Convincing is a subtle art and not everyone is naturally endowed with this soft skill. If you have successfully convinced someone to go on a diet, take up a hobby, or pursue a non-conformal career, then you certainly have a genius hidden somewhere within you. The ability to make others...
Although people make it look like a big deal, creativity isn’t really an elusive trait. In fact, there is no one man on this planet who doesn’t have a creative bone in his body. Agreed, some people appear to be more creative than normal mortals are. However, that doesn’t mean...
Text messaging has been a savior in the world of communications. Where talking over the phone becomes such a task in loud places and conveying ideas can be verbally challenging, text messaging comes in handy. It’s a great way of constantly keeping in touch and informing people of interesting tidbits...
We all know that in the increasingly complex life we lead, the virtues we hold determine our competence. But the first impressions we create are important in building and maintaining a relationship — be it an acquaintance, a business partner or a new family member. All of this depends on...
The opportunity for two people to familiarize themselves smoothly lies in the art of introduction. It’s not just about stating names and walking away; developing a sense of connection, familiarity and ease is primary when you introduce people to each other. The etiquette for introducing people can vary a lot...
In today’s time, when there are so many things to do and so many responsibilities to take care of, it has become difficult to fasten our mind to one particular task for long. It might be due to the lack of concentration and wandering mind. Concentration is all about paying...
Being funny is a serious business. Everyone has a funny bone hidden somewhere, but using it at the right time and right place is clearly not everyone’s forte. Giving people a hearty laugh is an innate quality that sadly doesn’t come naturally to most people. Most people, in their attempt...
Happiness is a fleeting emotion, a feeling that is there today and may or may not be there tomorrow. It depends on different factors for different people and happiness is extremely important for a healthy living. The lifestyle you lead, the job you have, the money you earn or the...
Just because you found John Travolta cussing in “Pulp Fiction” or Robert De Niro uttering obscenities in “Casino” extremely cool does not mean that you too follow suit. Swearing is a sick habit, not to say a huge turn off. And no, it does not make you look attractive or...
With so many interesting people around, don’t you wish you could just talk to all of them and find ways to break the ice? Starting a conversation comes easily to some while it can be a daunting and overwhelming task for many. There are many who can kickoff conversations effortlessly...
Nothing can be more impressive than a well-rounded vocabulary with an apt word for every situation. To be able to express yourself completely and put your ideas across in words is indeed an enviable trait. Whether it is by reading books, watching movies or interacting with different people, there are...
