Ways To Persuade
The art of persuasion requires a subtle touch. Push too hard and the person you want to influence will sense he's being manipulated and retreat. Tread too lightly and you risk coming off as uncertain...
View ArticleHow to Give a Bus Seat to an Old Man
Practicing acceptable social etiquette costs nothing and is one of those aspects in life that can make both you and the recipient of your etiquette feel better. Public transportation is a device can...
View ArticleWays to Make Annoying People Go Away
It is difficult to always be polite and considerate to family members, friends or coworkers who act annoyingly. There are all kinds of reasons to get irked with others -- from irritating habits and...
View ArticleHow to Be a Gentleman From a Woman's Perspective
Being a gentleman goes beyond using the proper fork; it encompasses your behavior and attitude toward others. Women of all ages appreciate a man who attempts some semblance of mannerly behavior,...
View ArticleHow to Move in With New Roommates
How you approach moving in with new roommates makes the difference between a functioning unit of cohabitation and a traumatic experience necessitating 18 months of psycho therapy. Successfully entering...
View ArticleHow to Be Polite in an Awkward Situation
It's inevitable. You are going to find yourself in some kind of awkward situation, either by the words or actions of someone else or because you said or did something untoward. When it happens, you...
View ArticleHow to Avoid Rumors
Although rumors and gossip may sometimes be innocent, they can be hurtful for everyone involved. Avoiding rumors entirely is next to impossible, as it is human nature to talk about other people when...
View ArticleHow to Tell People About Houseguest Rules
We all welcome guests into our home at some point, whether it's extended family or friends that live far away and come to visit. Usually, our guests are respectful of our home and our rules, but there...
View ArticleHow to Be Confident in Yourself and Not Jealous of Others
There are people that you interact with day to day whose talents, intelligence and attractiveness can be intimidating and worthy of envy. Their flaws seem to be minimal and their confidence is worn as...
View ArticleHow to Have a Neutral Attitude
When arguments tend to get heated, having a neutral attitude can help to lower the flames. If you are dealing with two friends who are arguing, it is important to maintain a neutral attitude to help...
View ArticleHow to Deal With Friendship Drama
Friendships are an invaluable part of life, and it's human nature to crave close relationships. Small children are taught the skills necessary to forge friendships from the time they enter school and...
View ArticleHow to Deal With a Bully at a Play Date
Not every play date is a "Lord of the Flies" moment waiting to happen, but it's best to be prepared when bullying behavior raises its ugly head. Assertively and openly dealing with the issue will...
View ArticleHow to Check to Whom a House Belongs
Property ownership is a matter of public information, which means your search should not be very difficult. You could have any number of reasons for enquiring about whom a house belongs to. Perhaps...
View ArticleHow to Disagree With Suggestions
Whether for large occasions such as a wedding or family reunion or just on a daily basis, there are many opportunities for people to give one another suggestions. While suggestions are generally meant...
View ArticleHow to Deal With an Insulting Person
Whether your first reaction is shock, anger or embarrassment, dealing with an insulting person is hard on anyone. Because many people will eventually come across rude and insulting in their lifetime,...
View ArticleHow to Start a Conversation Using ASL
American Sign Language is the standard sign language used in the United States. While American Sign Language can be very complex to master, there are a few things you can learn to master the basics....
View ArticleHow to Avoid Being Arrogant
Conceit, cockiness, haughtiness, presumption --- call it what you like, arrogance is a highly unpleasant personality trait. The more arrogant a person is, the less likely he is to respect the thoughts...
View ArticleHow to Address Bad Manners
Almost everywhere you look, you will find people with bad manners. You might catch someone picking his nose, talking too loudly or sneaking a cell phone call during a memorial visitation. Sometimes,...
View ArticleHow to Deal With a Backstabber
Friendships are an essential part of life and we learn what it means to be a friend as a small child. One of the basic rules in life is to treat others like you want them to treat you -- and that's...
View ArticleHow to Deal With Opinions
Even the politest people will eventually come across opinions that differ from their own, oftentimes strongly. Whether these are opinions about yourself or about hot topics -- such as politics or money...
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