The Open Hand — a Universal Sign

    When meeting people at the airport,{#blank#}1{#/blank#} We know that a smile is usually a sign that people feel friendly and happy, but what if we don't know who the new person is?{#blank#}2{#/blank#} What if we are meeting a stranger in an unfamiliar place? Sometimes people are dangerous and humans have to find ways to protect themselves. We have to make sure we can trust people we do not know,{#blank#}3{#/blank#} Showing our hands means that we are not armed（武装）. In many cultures today, the Western custom of shaking hands is used. We use our right hand, which is usually stronger than the left one. If we are using our hand this way, it cannot be holding a knife or a gun. It shows that we trust the other person,{#blank#}4{#/blank#}

    Not all cultures use the handshake,{#blank#}5{#/blank#} Japanese people might cover one hand with the other and, depending on whom they are greeting, bow slightly or quite low. In India, Hindu people join their hands in front of their faces and bow their heads. A Muslim will touch his heart, mouth and forehead（前额）to show respect. Even young people in the West now give each other the “high five”, when they slap（拍）each other's hands high in the air. They are all keeping their hands busy. In almost all cultures, to smile and show an open right hand means, “Welcome, you are safe with me.”

A. What if I want to show that I am bored?

B. most people smile and shake hands with people they meet.

C. and that the other person can trust us.

D. What if we are not introduced by a friend?

E. and people in many Asian cultures do not always touch another person.

F. and we have to show that we are not dangerous.

G. nor are they comfortable in the same way with touching or distance between people.

    Although problems are a part of our lives, it certainly doesn't mean that we let them rule our lives forever.One day or the other, you'll have to stand up and say—problem, I don't want you in my life.

    {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Problems with friends, parents, girlfriends, husbands, and children—the list goes on.Apart from these, the inner conflicts within ourselves work, too.These keep adding to our problems.Problems come in different shapes and colors and feelings.

    But good news is that all problems can be dealt with.Now read on to know how to solve your problems.

    Talk, it really helps.What most of us think is that our problem can be understood only by us and that no talking is going to help{#blank#}2{#/blank#}Talking helps you move on and let go.

    Write your problems{#blank#}3{#/blank#}When you write down your problems, you are setting free all the tension from your system.You can try throwing away the paper on which you wrote your problems.By doing this, imagine yourself throwing away the problems from your life.

    Don't lose faith and hope.No matter what you lose in life, don't lose faith and hope.Even if you lose all your money, family...you should still have faith.{#blank#}4{#/blank#}

    Your problems aren't the worst.No matter what problem you get in life, there are another one million people whose problems are huger than yours.{#blank#}5{#/blank#}Your problems might just seem big and worse, but in reality they can be removed.

    Go about and solve your problems because every problem, however big or small, always has a way out.

A．But the truth is that when you talk about it，you're setting free the negative energies that have been gathering within you.

B．When we have a problem，a pressing，critical，urgent，life－threatening problem，how do we try and solve it?

C．Tell yourself：when they can deal with them，why can't I?

D．Of course，we've been fighting problems ever since we were born.

E．We can often overcome the problem and achieve the goal by making a direct attack.

F．Having a personal diary can also be of huge help if you don't want a real person to talk with.

G．With faith and hope，you can rebuild everything that you lose.

    Difficult financial times don't mean your giving shuts down.{#blank#}1{#/blank#} There are so many ways to give back that won't hurt your wallet and will enrich your life.

⒈Pick up the phone

    Calling someone “for no reason” is an important opportunity to show them that you are thinking of them. You are taking time out of your busy day to reach out. Everyone needs someone to just listen sometimes. They may be filled with joy or sadness{#blank#}2{#/blank#}

⒉Write a note

    {#blank#}3{#/blank#} It is one thing to say it, but it can be even more meaningful to put it in writing. What if you made a commitment to write a thank-you note to someone every week?

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    You never know what someone might be going through a painful divorce, a tough college semester, or just a bad day. Opening up your home will make someone feel appreciated. In addition, it costs less than going out. The leftovers from this dinner can be packaged up for homeless people. That's double giving!

⒋Set aside money from a daily routine to donate

    Giving doesn't have to mean a life full of sacrifices. You can still buy a burger or get your nails done{#blank#}5{#/blank#}Donate the money you saves: Even $ 5 can make a difference in someone's life.

A. Give a gift to the stomach.

B. Invite someone over for dinner.

C. To take your awareness to a new level, move beyond money.

D. But instead of buying much coffee every week, you can drink less.

E. While some people enjoy receiving gifts, all of us appreciate a kind word.

F. Instead, they allow you to examine how your time and money are spent.

G. Be there to celebrate their good news, or support them with sympathy.

How Can I Fight Laziness?

    Lazy people will never amount to anything in life. However, laziness can be defeated once a few changes have been made in your mind.

    {#blank#}1{#/blank#}Many people lack sleep constantly, since they stay up too late and get up too early to prepare for work. These people have little motivation once they arrive home. Laziness works hand in hand with a lack of motivation and a tendency (趋势) to put off things. By adjusting your sleep schedule to provide a few more hours of meaningful rest, you can fight laziness throughout the day.

    Another way to fight laziness is to change your mind from passive to active.   {#blank#}2{#/blank#}Others take a more active approach, viewing each task as a challenge they must overcome alone. Laziness sets in when you no longer feel in charge of your own life.

    Some people fight laziness by removing the temptations (诱惑) that surround them. A television in the living room may provide entertainment. However, watching too much TV in your spare time often contributes to laziness. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}Complete a few tasks and reward yourself with what you enjoy, such as a good dinner or a film. Laziness can also be a lasting problem at home. Couples and children may all have different energy levels, but laziness can be spread if not dealt with immediately.

    {#blank#}4{#/blank#}Be the first to collect and wash dishes after a meal. Others in the home may eventually follow your example and perform their own task. It is difficult to practice laziness when you are surrounded by motivated people.

    {#blank#}5{#/blank#}Enough exercise and a balanced diet can enable you to have more energy and help lift your spirits.

A. To fight family laziness, set an example.

B. Knowing how to fight laziness is important.

C. One way to fight laziness is to get enough sleep.

D. Finally, developing a healthy lifestyle can help you fight laziness.

E. With strong determination (意志力), you will be able to achieve your goal.

F. Some people treat their lives as if they were pushed from task to task.

G. Create a reward system for yourself, just as parents do for a child.

    The colors that you select create a distinct atmosphere in the room. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}

    Pick the color for your room and you can create whatever you feel like. The color will also help you to enlarge the space or making it more inviting, which will also make differently all about it.

    However, the trick is to select the right version of that particular color. There are different hues (色调) for blues, for instance. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} Here we have presented a guide that will let you gain a deep insight about the colors.

    Blue

    {#blank#}3{#/blank#} For kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms it is an ideal choice. Of course it is also associated with sadness that means it may not strike note for each and everyone. It is a popular choice among people. Blue comes from the cold side of the color wheel, so it can make the room feel cold, unless and until it is south filling space. If you are attracted to blue color, think of going for purple, or mix red and purple.

    Dark blues are best for a living room. Probably it is best reserved for high ceiling space. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}

    Green

    Like blue, green is also a calm shade. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} It is the shade that reflects nature and renewal. Green produces a positive energy without the feeling of overstimulation.

A. Colors can light up the mood of the room.

B. You can use it for a living room or a bedroom.

C. It will make you feel the wall appear near to you.

D. Traditionally, blue is related to calmness and comfort.

E. It is better that you select colors that are warm like blue.

F. They won't create similar effect and atmosphere generally.

G. But before driving into any decision here's what you need to know.

Tips on How to Get Along Better With People

    Your coworker may drive you up the wall, but you've decided you'll no longer rise to his or Her bait (引诱）.Try these tips for improving your relationship with his or her — and anyone else who pushes your buttons.

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    Thinking about potential criticisms ahead of time allows you to have an appropriate response on hand should you need it. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} If you don't get engaged in the content of his or her comment, you push his or her back into a positive intent, which makes a person think about why he or she offered a rude comment.

    ⒉Switch thinking ment.

    Realize that every single human being has a different way of looking at life, {#blank#}3{#/blank#} If you try to approach things from his or her angle, you may find that potentially sticky conversations will go far more smoothly.

    ⒊Slow Down

    Take the time to stop and compose yourself after someone says something you don't like. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}A lot of times you'll find out that the person's intent is not to hurt you, and once you've understood that, things often clear up.

    ⒋Be positive

    People who are at ease, polite, understanding and considerate are always charming and attractive. Dress well, work on accepting compliments gracefully —without worrying about whether you deserve them. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} Practice these skills long enough, and they will become second-nature.

A. Prepare Yourself.

B. Be pleasant, and smile.

C. you can't have two competing emotions at the same time.

D. and then make an effort to understand the other person's point of view.

E. Take a few slow, deep breaths, relieve stress, and then talk with the other person.

F. This works to reduce anxiety, and staying calm can help you get along better with others.

G. So when someone says you gained weight, thank him or her for being concerned and then change the subject.