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GUEST POST: The Worst Possible Cocktail Party by Mindy Quigley

Say I’ve written a bit of dialogue that’s outrageously clever, full of nimble-minded wordplay and athletic leaps of language. I’ve peppered each sentence with ten-dollar words and Oscar Wilde-esque wit. But when I examine this brilliant bit of dialogue using the cocktail party nutcase test, I may realize that, it is a clear example of the high-strung woman cornering the unsuspecting partygoer.

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“Stop bragging. It annoys people.” –Science

You Call It “Self-Exuberance”; I Call It “Bragging” [P]eople overestimate the extent to which recipients of their self-promotion will feel proud of and happy for them, and underestimate the extent to which recipients will feel annoyed...Because people tend to promote themselves excessively when trying to make a favorable impression on others, such efforts often backfire, …

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A ‘Learning’ Attitude Helps Boost Job Search Success

PAFF_060315_LearningAttitudeSuccess_newsfeatureFor most jobseekers, the job hunt is no picnic — disappointment, rejection, and desperation seem to have become hallmarks of the typical job search. It’s common to hear stories of job hunters who have submitted hundreds of applications before getting a single interview.

No one will argue that looking for a new job isn’t stressful, but new research finds that the way people manage and channel this stress could have a big impact on their ultimate success.
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Recipe: Easy Quiche

Here in rural Hawaii, many of our neighbors own chickens. When they're laying (the chickens, I mean), we have access to really fresh, delicious eggs--and a lot of them. Here's a quick way to turn a dozen eggs into a tasty meal. If you're watching your carbs, this is a great, keto-friendly dish. If you're …

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