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How to 'be firm'

Average: 1.4 (157 votes)

 

There’s an American television series, called Heroes, which has recently captured the imagination of viewers everywhere. This series, as the name suggests, tells the story of a bunch of everyday people who suddenly discover that they have amazing super-powers, with which they are destined to save the world. Or at least die trying. Or something along those lines, anyway.

How to 'Let people know you find something annoying'

Average: 3.1 (27 votes)

What makes you angry? What do you find annoying? Here's how to tell people you find something annoying. Thanks to Danny for writing this article!

 

How to 'correct mistakes made by others'

Average: 3.5 (13 votes)

 

This weekend I was unfortunate enough to find myself at a party which, to be honest, was not the kind of party that I would normally be seen dead at. Truth be told, the only reason that I went was because my wife wanted me to go. I am, of course, the boss in the family, but only because my wife says it's okay. Anyway...

How to say 'I don't want to'

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A couple of weeks ago, I made the mistake of mentioning to a health-nut friend of mine that, with summer well on its way, I might possibly, perhaps, just maybe...

How to 'Give your Opinion'

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John Stuart Mill was a member of British Parliament  between 1865 and 1868. He is perhaps most famous for his controversial essay titled ‘On Liberty’, in which he says...

Disagreeing Politely

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Coming from a teacher, it may sound strange to hear me admit that, when it comes to grammar, I just don’t have that much time for it!