To argue is to engage in discussion where opinions are as opposed to one another’s as possible. To argue without being mean requires several conditions be in place. Perhaps what makes this so difficult are the emotions we bring to…
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Very few people are good enough at acting in order to deliver a lie without giving themselves away. In most cases, when people lie, their bodies respond to the stress and concern associated to this action. These little signs can…
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We’ve all heard the “Oh, this old thing? I’ve had it for years” brush-off as we pay compliment on an article of clothing or accessory that we may not recognize.  We think about their statement and wonder, have they really…
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Narcissism: How to deal with someone who has the ‘it’s all about me’ complex The best advice I can give to anyone dealing with a narcissist is DON’T!If you even suspect that the individual is a narcissist RUN! and do…
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If you are easily fooled by someone, it doesn’t mean you are naive. Some people are good liars and are very convincing. Here are a few ways to tell if someone is a liar. Keep in mind that it’s not…
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How to deal with a relative who doesn’t like gifts you buy them It’s your aunt Mary’s birthday and you’ve bought her a nice expensive watch, one you’ve been eye-balling for months to get for her.  You can’t hardly wait until…
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At least once every shift, you will have to put your diplomatic skills to the test. How you deal with rude customers, will determine how long you are employed at your workplace. Customers are the life blood of any business….
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The trademark of a successful debater is the ability to formulate an effective argument, no matter what the topic at hand may be. Admittedly, there are many other elements to which debate success can be partially attributed; but without a…
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Your home is your castle; when you are there, you want to feel safe and secure. That feeling should be strengthened by positive relationships with your neighbours, so that you know if anything goes wrong, you can turn to them….
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Before dealing with the annoying neighbor, one must first be able to distinguish the different types of aggressive neighbors. People living in different areas tend to have with different attitudes. Most significantly are those of both urban and suburban areas….
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Can conflict help you obtain your goals? You may wonder how friction might be a positive factor regarding reaching for your dreams as conflict is hard to handle and be a challenge. However, stretching your abilities now and then can be beneficial while pushing…
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No one wants to spend time with a negative person. Nothing can bring you down quicker than someone who never sees the bright side of anything. If you want to avoid negative people, make sure you aren’t one of them….
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Let’s be honest: being lied to sucks. Finding out you’ve been lied to can ruin friendships, marriages, and businesses. Forearming yourself against this damage can seem very attractive, but should not be overestimated. Deception detection is not exact. There’s a…
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How to deal with a boyfriend who puts his ex before you You have been in a relationship with your new boyfriend for a month, but it never fails, he runs over to his ex girlfriends home to clean her…
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“A good neighbor is a fellow who smiles at you over the back fence, but doesn’t climb over it.” So quoted Arthur “Bugs” Baer, prominent sports journalist and cartoonist. Certainly, a good neighbor is one who recognizes boundary and knows…
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Growing up in Boca Raton, Florida I have been unfortunate to experience narcissism all around me. From driving around town, eating in restaurants, or just walking in the mall everyone seems to have the “it’s all about me” complex. Now…
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No matter how rude the other person has been, losing your temper is never good: not only does it not arrange anything, but what is worse it often leads to disastrous consequences. As Dr. Ernest Campbell puts it in «Anger…
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Words do not hurt.  However, how human beings interpret words certainly hurts, and the tone used can indeed indicate anger, and even violence. This hurts the recipient by programming a fear of the “attack” words made.  If a person were…
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Neighbors can become lifelong friends, or ongoing nuisances or even worse: enemies. Unless you live in a secluded area, you will probably have at least one neighbor that lives near you. in most cases neighbors are good to have around…
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Most people have them – relatives who are impossible to please when it comes to the gifts. It may be your mother-in-law, your aunt or your younger sister. You know the type. No matter what you give these people, they…
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Just like everything else in life, there are pluses and minuses to being shy. Certainly a shy person is least likely to jump into action without considerable thought, if one acts at all. Shyness is, indeed, a blessing and a…
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Many different reasons cause miscommunication with a spouse. At its heart is the fact that one party is not hearing properly and the other party is not expressing something clearly enough. When miscommunication arises it is often on-going, manifesting in…
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There are all kinds of people in the world and some of those people just happen to be rude. It is not easy dealing with a rude person and the resulting behavior. Sometimes you might feel compelled to be rude…
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How to tell if someone is lying to you? This is an age old question. Imagine that empowerment that would come from knowing the secrets to such a thing. There are books devoted to this and recently it has moved…
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One of the key components to having a successful working relationship with colleagues is trust. It is much easier to work with people you know you can trust and know that they trust you. It is nearly impossible to achieve…
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Communicating short-hand, on the fly with minimal personal interaction has become the norm since the rise in popularity of social networking sites. We were all infatuated with Myspace until Facebook took over the hot spot for online social interaction; now…
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Bullying is a serious problem that, unfortunately, too many people have to deal with. Things can get even more complicated when the bullies are adults and do not hesitate to torture their victims in social situations. There are ways for…
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People live such busy lives. Many are up before the break of dawn taking care of the needs of family members before venturing out to the various workplaces and then, arriving home close to dusk. In between all that, you…
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