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A bachelorette party is one of the most significant events of your life. It signals your transition from being a single woman to being married, with all the benefits and responsibilities that come with that. Whoever is in charge of planning the big event will sooner or later have to demand a financial contribution from … Read more
When someone owes you money it can be stressful. Did they forget? Are they trying to get away with not paying you? No matter how much it is, you deserve to get your money. Understanding how to politely ask someone to pay you is important. You shouldn’t feel uneasy or uncomfortable to ask when they … Read more
There are many situations in which you’ll need to ask someone what they want. If you work in a field where you often interact with members of the public, you’ll tend to do this often. It’s important to ask people what they want, politely but also persistently. Use open questions such as “What type of … Read more
Everyone has to go to the bathroom but in most cultures, no one will freely discuss what happens there. It’s important to be professional when you’re describing most things that are related to the bathroom so that you don’t inadvertently offend anyone. Keep it vague by saying: “I’ll be back in a few” or “I’m … Read more
It happens. You’re visiting a relative for dinner. Your friend is planning a party. You even go out to what you think will be a nice restaurant. Unfortunately, the meal is not what you think it was going to be. It stinks. This is a frequent enough occurrence that it’s worth knowing how to navigate. … Read more
The person who farted, especially in a room full of people, can’t be detected right away. Plus, the fact that it would be noisy at the time of farting, the sound would have been muzzled and absorbed by all the noise in the room. And that person would be embarrassed to come out in front … Read more
There are many situations in which you will need to ask someone for confirmation. Doing so allows you to move ahead with assurance but you also want to ensure that you use courtesy to build your relationship. Confirmations are best obtained in written form. Reach out on a suitable medium and start your request like … Read more
There are occasions in life — both business and social — when you need a deadline. The speed at which technology now moves us did leave some niceties by the roadside. However, sometimes we need to know something by a certain date. In some situations, we need to know how to ask nicely. Why does … Read more
Sneezing is an involuntary action that people do every day. People sneeze when there is an irritation in the nose or throat. The most common reason for sneezing is dust or dirt getting into the body. Sometimes, sneezing is a symptom of an illness or allergy. But most of the time, sneezing is simply a … Read more
Most people like to wake up at their own pace. They usually do not like to be forcibly awakened and that can leave them feeling disoriented. It’s generally considered rude to wake someone up for a frivolous or selfish reason. However, there are situations in which it may be considered helpful to wake another person, … Read more