Life sucks sometimes, but it seems to suck the worst when it only sucks from nine to five. Living in dread of your job is a fairly common state of mind, unfortunately. Millions of people suffer anxiety and dissatisfaction with their working conditions. But here's the difference between them and you: now you have a set of easy steps you can use to cope with your horrible job! With these at your disposal, your daily dose of detestation can be decreased by at least a little.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Thursday, January 20, 2011
How to Speak Your Roommate's Language
Living with people you've never met can be difficult. Different cultures, personalities, standards, and preferences are almost certain to come up during the course of the year, and not always without conflict. But there are ways to keep things cool. As any Dr. Laura will tell you, the secret to everything is proper communication. You may talk to your roommates frequently, but how often do you really understand them? Probably never. So to get you started, here are some common phrases used by roommates, along with highly accurate interpretations.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
How to Comment On This Blog
In yesterday's world, commenting was an easy process to understand. If you had something to say, you said it. But looking through a list of modern comments may confuse you. There are those who still write helpful and important things. But among them are those who have caught onto current styles and fads, distinguishing themselves as cutting-edge and cool--and quickly confusing geezers like you. If you want to be like them, you may find that it is a lot of work. But it can be done. Here are the steps to help you do it.
Monday, November 8, 2010
How to Ask Out a Girl
It's not easy being a man. We have to... ...okay, it is easy being a man. But if you are a man, you will someday be faced with the brutal reality that if you want dates, you have to get them yourself. Asking a girl out can turn the most confident, cool, collected quarterback into a nervous wreck. That leaves people like you and me in a lot of trouble. But fear not. These instructions should help you get that cute girl on campus to agree to spend a few hours with you. And, if you're lucky, she won't fall in love with the quarterback before your big date.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
How to Judge People By the Books They Read In Public
We all make judgments, from the time we first see someone until the last time we say goodbye. Nothing other people say or do seems to escape our scrutiny. We judge the food people eat, the metaphors they like to use, the clothes they wear, and the preachiness of their blog posts. Judging is great, so it's important to do it accurately. Today we will the learn the ancient and revered art of judging people by the books they read in public.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
How to Write an Effective Resume
If you need a job, the universally important thing to have is a resume. This is, essentially, a list of your most important qualifications--including job experience, awards, and a personality summary. There are hundreds of guides on how to write a great resume. Some of them are very long. A resume is not a script, though. It's a chance for you to present yourself uniquely and professionally before your employer ever sees you. These steps should help you to create a resume that is engaging and effective.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
How to Eat an Oreo
Oreos are among the most popular culinary devices in America. They are easily found in almost any grocery store or supermarket. But how do you use one? This question opens up a debate of many sides, each of which is well-defended. However, one of them is right, and the rest of them are wrong. What follows is the right way.
Warning: Improper use of an Oreo cookie can cause severe digestive problems.
Warning: Improper use of an Oreo cookie can cause severe digestive problems.
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