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Questions about having conversations with other people, and how to achieve certain things when having them. This can be covering (or avoiding) certain topics, starting them, keeping them going or bringing them to a close.
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Meeting someone who used to bully me
If it were me I would just practice what I would say. I didn't have this with my class reunion, but oddly I ended up with someone from my home town and had some angst over his class reunion. The poi …
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How to constructively engage a female friend with possible body image problems?
It is hard for me to say. I had a health issue going on that apparently was hard for doctors to diagnose as it took a rather long time. In the meantime, every one else's focus on my weight felt awfu …
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Dealing with people who feel the need to constantly talk
I know you say you don't want to be blunt, but it's reasonable to be direct. I would tell her something very similar to how you started here.
I have a hard time being as productive when I am inte …
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How can I tell someone that their teasing is hurting my feelings?
It is okay to say what you are too sensitive about. If people like you, and it seems these people do, they understand and respect that. They won't stop interactive in a playful way.
I am sensitive …
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I don't want a large birthday party. How can I let my friends know?
Based on location and age I think you are also likely somewhat dealing with "an excuse" to throw a party. While they are likely wanting to throw you a party, people that age that I know are also want …
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People say that my tongue is a slide
I am honest with people. It is something I pride myself on. That doesn't mean I say things that I am not asked about though nor that I think they need to hear every thought I have.
My husband asks …
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How can I better control my desire (or need) to send long messages?
I find it most useful to try to be moderate between stressful times. All this means is work the hardest at being short and simple with work, more relaxed in personal things and don't overly restrict …
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How do I decline conversation in my native language?
Maybe this could be useful. I have a friend who teaches language, several of them, and has lived in several countries while doing so. He teaches at a college level, so people often assume he wants t …
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Refusing free goods as a blind person
My first thought would be is it important to refuse the gesture and if the answer is yes, then to answer why is it important to refuse?
I don't think the giver in such a situation thinks you cannot …
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How to stop conversations about my love life?
I have a good friend who is permanently single. He prefers that. I love what he answers with.
I have been single a longgggg time now and it's really working out.
I am pretty sure I'm the one. …
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Should I lie to my friend if it inspires him to do something good?
In life you have to learn how to be self motivated and do what you are passionate about. If he is not passionate about helping others, perhaps he isn't well suited to be a teaching assistant. Likewi …
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Chronic illness at work; navigating genuine "how are you?" questions
I don't know how feasible it is, but perhaps you could write up something sharing as much about your condition as you feel comfortable, thanking people for their concerns and saying that you do worry …
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How do I deal with a neighbor who stopped talking to me?
If you have some neighbors you are friendly with I would make additional inquiries, softly. Is it possible something happened at the time she stopped talking to you that she has mistaken as being you …
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What to do when another person believes that you are ignorant?
Perhaps what you may be running into are people that think you are lacking showing initiative to inform yourself. While I understand that you may not have been taught the months, by 11 (which I was i …
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How to respond to someone when they ask how much you earn?
I haven't been asked very often, but for sure have been asked. Sometimes I answer if I think there is a legitimate reason they are asking. If I do not wish to answer I have several variations that a …
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