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by Robby Oakes
When someone is not being honest with you, there are often clues that they are lying. If you become adept at spotting these subtle changes in body language and tone, you will be able to develop your own lie detector and know when something is trying to keep you in the dark about something.
Here are some red flags that might indicate someone is lying:
by Robby Oakes
Have you ever been in a situation where someone makes a rude comment at your expense, making you look foolish and causing everyone in the vicinity to laugh at you?
In those situations, are you able to fling a comeback in their direction to defend your dignity or are you left awkwardly speechless?
Coming up with quick-witted comebacks is not as easy as some people make it look, so here are some tips to help you be better armed in your next battle of wits:
by Robby Oakes
Have you ever excitedly clicked on the Facebook folder of photos from last weekend’s party, only to cringe with how awkward and unflattering each snap of you is?
You think you are reasonably good looking, but why do you look so unattractive in photographs?
Even if they are confident and attractive in real life, many people hate the way that they photograph.
However, before you decide that you are hopelessly unphotogenic and give up, there are a few things that you can do to make yourself look better in photographs.
Here are a few tips to remember next time someone points a camera at you:
by Robby Oakes
When you first move to a new town or a new country, it can be quite lonely.
Whether you are moving for adventure, a job, or other reasons, it’s hard to leave your social network behind and start again.
Developing friendships takes time and it will be several months before you feel fully connected with your new community.
However, there are some things that you can do to make forming friendships in your new home easier.
Here are a few important tips to remember about making friends when you move:
by Robby Oakes
Summer vacation is finally here and your kids have permanently implanted themselves in the couch, eyes glued to the television, with no sign of moving for the next three months.
When kids do absolutely nothing over the holidays, they not only forget what they have learned in school but they get out of the habit of learning and find it difficult to start their schoolwork again in the fall.
