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Restrain yourself from always intervening when children argue. Yes, you need to keep them safe, but when possible, allow them to resolve differences themselves.

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If you have a long honey-do list for your partner, communicate what items are highest priority to help prevent either of you feeling frustrated.

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It takes longer for young children to process negative words when being redirected. Instead of saying "don't break it," try a positive version such as "be gentle."

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If you do not have a living will, seriously consider getting one now. It will let others know your wishes if you are not able to verbalize them yourself.

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If someone makes a belittling or insulting remark to you, look them squarely in the eye and comment: " A remark like that doesn't have the power to offend me . . . because I just consider the source."

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Send a thank you note to the host and/or hostess of a dinner party or other gathering thanking them for their effort and the experience. Small gestures like this mean a lot to the recipient.

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Keep the conversation light on the first date. Discuss common interests and learn more about each other, but save serious topics and discussing past relationships for later.

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When hosting a meal, ask guests ahead of time if they have any food allergies or special dietary needs. This will prevent any awkward situations and make for happy guests.

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Be cautious about spending too much time talking about and analyzing a romantic relationship with friends. It is best to discuss any issues or misunderstanding with your significant other.

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When in a new relationship, discuss each other's expectations so you have a better understanding from the start. This may include having an exclusive relationship and how often you would like to get together.

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It is easier to get people to like you if you already assume they will. Believing this causes you to act more friendly and warm toward them and because you seem to like them, they will like you.

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Often the best way to get an angry person to listen to you is to first allow him/her to get out all they want to say before responding.

Tip #6,480

Set your marriage up for success by attending pre-marital counseling. Communication is one of the most important aspects of marriage and counseling can help you both improve that skill.

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If you have made a mistake at work, bring it up to your supervisor. Let him/her know how upset you are over the error and what you will do to both fix it and make sure it doesn't happen again.

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Go out of your way to assist visitors to your company if needed. This helps give a good impression of your company and you never know the impact you may have.

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Surprise your partner with love note stuck to the steering wheel of his/her car.

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Use storytelling to make a lasting impression at your job interview. Stories are easy for people to remember, so plan how you can give examples of your work in a story format.

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Before speaking when you are upset, think how you would feel if the other person said what you are planning to say to you.

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Teach your baby some sign language before he/she is able to talk. Sign language allows baby to communicate and will help keep both of you from becoming frustrated.

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When speaking to a group of people, try to maintain eye contact with everyone to build better rapport and keep their attention.

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