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WATCHING STUDENTS DRINK
A freshman drinks until he feels like he is going to get sick; a senior drinks until he feels like he is going to die.
Phil A. Schrodt, Associate Professor, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois
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Current Rating: 4.0 out of 10 based on 21 reviews
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PLANNING INTERVIEWS
Interview first for the jobs you care about least--the experience will improve your important interviews.
John Munschauer, author, Jobs For English Majors and Other Smart People
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Current Rating: 5.9 out of 10 based on 18 reviews
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COMMUNICATING IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY
When traveling in a country whose language you don't know, the words for "Yes," "No," "Beer," "Please," "Thank you," "That," and as many numbers as possible will get you through about 90 percent of the situations you encounter. Memorizing complicated expressions is useless because you will not be able to understand the response. Grammar is irrelevant; correct pronunciation is vital.
Phil A. Schrodt, Associate Professor, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois
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Current Rating: 5.4 out of 10 based on 19 reviews
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FLYING AN ULTRALIGHT AIRCRAFT
For the beginning ultralight aircraft pilot, when the wind is good for kite flying, do that instead.
Tom Hammitt, Flying
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Current Rating: 5.6 out of 10 based on 19 reviews
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MAKING A MOVIE
The smallest letters in a title should be at least 1/25th the height of the screen.
Scott Marsh, photographer
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Current Rating: 4.5 out of 10 based on 16 reviews
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TRAVELING IN MASSACHUSETTS
When you are trying to get somewhere in Boston without directions, take a turn at every major intersection - never go straight. When you are trying to do the same on Cape Cod, never turn - always go straight and look for the signs.
David Notkin, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Current Rating: 4.2 out of 10 based on 16 reviews
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TRAINING YOUR VOICE
Practice outdoors as often as possible. The open spaces will encourage the production of overtones, which will add health to your voice.
Stephen Unsino, poet, Eastchester, New York
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Current Rating: 5.1 out of 10 based on 21 reviews
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WATCHING WIDOWS
You know a widow has recovered from the death of her husband when she starts reading Gourmet again.
Robin Masson, attorney and law professor, Ithaca, New York
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Current Rating: 4.4 out of 10 based on 18 reviews
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DECIDING HOW TO DO UNTO OTHERS
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
Norman Brenner, Fleetwood, New York
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Current Rating: 5.2 out of 10 based on 20 reviews
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PETTING A HORSE
Rub a horse's face and ears as gently as you would pet a cat.
Stacey DiGiovani, equestrian
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Current Rating: 6.0 out of 10 based on 14 reviews
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WAITING FOR A DIRECT-MAIL RESPONSE
The response to a direct-mail campaign peaks one week to ten days after you receive the first reply.
John Pitts, publicist, Boston, Massachusetts
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Current Rating: 5.2 out of 10 based on 17 reviews
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