If someone offers you something, and you repond by saying ‘thanks, but no thanks’, what you mean is ‘I decline’. The expression is one way of refusing or turning down an invitation. It is always used to convery a rejection.
Read more…There lived a man in the state of Qi who loved gold above everything else. Nothing else could excite him as much as the sight of gold.One day while passing a jeweler’s shop he saw a man handling a bar of gold. He rushed in, grabbed the gold and ran.B
Read more…A mouse and a frog were friends. Every morning the frog would hop out of his pond and go to visit his friend who lived in a hole in the side of a tree. He would return home at noon.The mouse delighted in his friend’s company unaware that the friend w
Read more…Who is your best friend here in this group and what can you say to him or her?
Read more…Answer these questions to find out if your observation of 5 Star Table Etiquette is sound.Eating out can be a delightful experience but if you’re going to a classy restaurant or a 5-star hotel, don’t get caught on the wrong foot, or with a wrong fork
Read more…Observe Telephone Etiquette to be a Smart Kid. How do you make and answer a telephone call? You will be surprised to know that there a few basic rules of telephone etiquette when using a telephone!While Making a Call...• Speak clearly and in a modula
Read more…People are Our Best Resources for our self development.When you receive a visit or a telephone call in your absence, or a little gift sent through a common friend, simple etiquette demands that you get back to the person concerned and acknowledge his
Read more…A local policeman had just finished his shift one cold November evening and was at home with his wife. "You just won't believe what happened this evening, in all my years on the force I've never seen anything like it.""What happened?""I came across t
Read more…Making dreams into reality is something that we all hope for but very few of us achieve. There are many successful men and women in this world who are more than willing to share their words of advice when it comes to what they did to make their dream
Read more…Self improvement is something everyone should try to accomplish on a daily basis. We all have room for improvement, whether it is being smarter, kinder, richer, funnier, calmer, or any number of other attributes. The following are some great tips to
Read more…Lying in relationships, the damage it does...!!Half-truth, little white lie, fib, falsehood, bend the truth, and bluff. These are just a few of the many names for one of the most damaging things that can occur in any type of relationship. Here is an
Read more…How to show appreciation to your friends for their friendship?When you want to show appreciation to your friends for their friendship, there are a number of things you can do. Let's take a look at some of the things you can do, and how to do them in
Read more…A top 10 of irritating expressions has been compiled by researchers at Oxford University:1 - At the end of the day2 - Fairly unique3 - I personally4 - At this moment in time5 - With all due respect6 - Absolutely7 - It's a nightmare8 - Shouldn't of9 -
Read more…How to deal with your stress:Step 1:Stay calm and take deep breaths. Being in this mode will help you get through the difficult situation or task.Step 2:Take time out of your day to go for a walk when you're stressed out. Sometimes going out for fres
Read more…Step 1:Meditate regularly to clear your mind of confusion. A calm mind is more capable of maintaining self-control under stressful circumstances than a disorganized mind.Step 2:Write down specific goals for yourself, such as refraining from cursing w
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