Many people work in situations where a little improvement in morale would be a welcome change. As the prayer of St. Francis suggests a good place to start is “let it begin with me.” Another “tried and true” expression gives…
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When you have to deal with a jerk at work on a daily basis, this can make life miserable, seeing as most of your time is spent at work day after day. Even when you mind your own business and…
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It is possible to find other people attractive and still be faithful to your marriage. Just because you find a co-worker attractive doesn’t mean you love your spouse any less. Because you are married, love your spouse, and it is…
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How to deal with conflicts between roommates Let’s face it, some situations call for a social heirarchy. First of all, it helps if there is an established head of the domicile. This could and should be the one who holds…
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Dating can be exhilarating! You are excited as you get ready. Your date arrives and has a huge smile on his face. You go to a great dinner, filled with laughter and knowing glances. Romance is abloom. However, there is…
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People these days just seem too busy with their schedules and lives that they just don’t take the time get to know the people around them. Wouldn’t it be nice if we would just take one day out of a…
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There is nothing worse than having to deal with a rude date. Dating can be hard on the nerves at the best of times but sometimes it can expand into the date from hell. What do you do when you…
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Entertaining guests of a different cultural background seems like a bigger issue than it really is. There a few things to keep in mind when entertaining, but the rest is up to you. Keep in mind their religious requirements. Some…
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In times past, the word neighborhood meant more than just area, district, locality or environs. It meant a group of people living and working together in harmony in a community. During those times, everyone knew each other, kids played together,…
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Having guests from other cultures is a wonderful opportunity relationships offer to learn about different ways and to share an open minded social occasion which enlightens and enriches personal values and beliefs. Nowadays, it is not uncommon to find all…
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There was a time before privacy fences and guard dogs where neighbors actually were friendly towards one another and helped each other out when need be. What happened to the pot luck dinners or weekly poker nights or sharing coupons…
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Some years back, my family got word that my uncle (who had been living in Tahiti) had been deported back to the United States, and that he was in need of medical assistance for mental illness. His employer in Tahiti…
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Just because your neighbors didn’t initiate you into the neighborhood with a housewarming gift or plate of cookies doesn’t mean they are unfriendly. Having relationships with your neighbors means a friend is just a few doors down. A friendly neighborhood…
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No one wants grumpy co-workers, however it is not always something that can be avoided.  The following are strategies for dealing with the difficulties of such colleagues. Try to avoid them as much as possible Sometimes the best way to…
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Depression is far more pervasive in the American workforce than many of us realize. It is more easily recognized today and is treatable with the right help. However, when judging someone’s behavior in the workplace, discretion is advisable. Classic symptoms…
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With hectic work schedules and unending extracurricular activities, parents and children are busier than ever. As time spent away from home increases, it becomes a challenge to develop friendships on the streets where we live. After a long day, it…
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Everyone experiences a lost friendship at one point or other during their life. We lose friends for a number of reasons. If you or your friend move away, lack of opportunity to see each other can cause the friendship to…
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The co-worker’s wedding: Should she shut up or are we just jealous? There she goes again, Jane is talking about her wedding to all her single co-workers in the lunchroom, she’s just about made one of her co-workers gag on…
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Local communities and businesses that use the newspaper advertising today are very smart thinkers, when bringing the masses together. Whether it be community or neighborhoods. The local news paper can be a good way to bring people together. Advertise a…
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Neighbors are the best when they are different, but somehow like you. They work and they have families or they have outside interests. They may be of another race or another country, but they live, laugh, love and get mad…
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The many different backgrounds of the population have impregnated society with a great wealth of culture. Not only is it good manners to learn to politely entertain guests with a different cultural background, but it is almost a requirement. When…
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Who are your neighbors? In this fast paced world of ours we rarely give much thought to getting to know our neighbours. In actual fact, a plethora of us have lived in an area for years and don’t know the…
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In todays society with the growing populations, it is almost impossible to have enough time or opportunity to meet and greet your fellow neighbors. There are however several things you can do as a community which will allow you the…
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Many Americans live in neighborhoods where they are surrounded by quite a few neighbors.  But in today’s fast paced society most would admit  that they have never met their neighbors and they don’t know their names. And some will admit…
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Outgrowing a friendship can be a difficult and painful thing. As with all things, there are varying degrees to which this can affect your life. From someone you’ve been friends with for a very long time to someone you’ve only…
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Bad tempered co-workers who spend all day grumping about one thing after another, from an inexperienced new boss to an inadequate yogurt, can be tiresome to work with.  Unfortunately you will have to spend a large amount of your waking…
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