Relationship Filter: How do I stop myself from tallying stuff up then try to make myself dismiss it because I don't want to make our relationship into a scorecard but not being sucessful and end up feeling confused and emotional? And how do I talk about it with my boyfriend?
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posted by spec80
on Apr 11, 2007 -
25 answers
Once heard a story about Intel executives going through some kind of management/communication training in which they were encouraged to swear (yell profanities) at one another...
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posted by pallen123
on Mar 31, 2007 -
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What do you feel is the biggest case, or group of cases, concerning online censorship and a breach of first ammendment rights to happen in the past five years?
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posted by fvox13
on Feb 26, 2007 -
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Moral dilemma. Can I patronize a business I'm 99.9% sure is lying/cheating, when it's the only business that fits what I need?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 16, 2007 -
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I'm working on some basic sign language with my 14 month old, and now that the weather's warming up, he has a real need to communicate the word "outside" when he wants to go out and play (he'll go over to the door and babble, but it would be great if he could come to me and tell me what he wants). Can someone explain (or link to a site with picture/video) the sign for "outside," "outdoors," or something similar? Bonus if the gesture is fairly simple so that my son can catch on quickly.
posted by roundrock
on Feb 14, 2007 -
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Where can I find communication/team building resources online (preferably for free)?
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posted by SassHat
on Feb 12, 2007 -
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Help me find evidence contrary to
this analysis that claims the internet causes language to be "dumbed down".
As Hemingway said: "Poor Faulkner. Does he really think big emotions come from big words?"
posted by Acey
on Jan 14, 2007 -
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This question is for women who have used online dating : What are your most common reasons for breaking off an email exchange with a man who you met through online dating? Also, once you have given the man your phone number, and he calls you, what are your most common reasons for not returning the phone call?
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posted by kenoshakid
on Dec 13, 2006 -
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Tragic miscommunication leading to sudden $3500+ fee, for person with no savings and a strict day-to-day type budget. Just found out about this and have now finished hyperventilating enough to type. This is not an emergency timewise, but I'd truly be grateful for any advice you can give.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 20, 2006 -
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Whenever a relationship question is asked, it seems like the answer is always "communicate". Talk to the person, explain what's wrong, establish the communication barrier. I'm not saying the answer is wrong - after all, it's a requisite answer for a reason - but surely, it's easier said than done?
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posted by Phire
on Oct 14, 2006 -
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My new lover is one of those lovely geeks. He’s never had a girlfriend. He has no frame of reference for the odd sexual awkwardness, the occasional times of coolness, the unapologetic want to be alone. I’ve had lovers and know this can be worked through, but he doesn’t. Do any former geeks have advice?
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posted by goofyfoot
on Sep 24, 2006 -
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How do I approach my quantitative-research-phobic boyfriend about diagnosing and resolving some communication problems in our long distance relationship?
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posted by dorothy humbird
on Sep 15, 2006 -
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I have been spending a lot of evenings with my boyfriend's grandmother who is almost 80 and speaks only Farsi. Any tips on hanging out with people in a language-challenged situation?
posted by tingting
on Aug 11, 2006 -
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UrbanLegendFilter: Anyone ever hear of the isolated Antarctic base where the crew watched the same videotape over and over, went crazy, and started speaking their own private language?
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posted by rwhe
on Aug 3, 2006 -
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Help me bridge critical thought with communication. I can be critical of everything in life, including myself and other people. One problem is some people do not like this type of challenge. I would like to learn how to say what I wish to say, yet with more tact. Are there any book or URL recommendations? Any advice?
posted by Knigel
on Aug 1, 2006 -
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Give me some ideas to help me avoid calling someone. I am grieving the break-up of a long-term relationship. I dont know if the relationship can be salvaged at any point in the future but if it can be it will only be after we have some space and time apart. What can I do to dampen down the overwhelming desire to call her?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 25, 2006 -
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Do you know of a group voice mail service with mobile alerts? I'm looking for a way for my 30+ person band to communicate using cell phones while on tour.
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posted by squishy
on Jul 24, 2006 -
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What's the best way for a tech-impaired, budget-conscious mom in the US to talk to her son while he's living in Indonesia?
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posted by mdonley
on Jul 9, 2006 -
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How do I participate in a chat where the others frequently talk about personal topics, but want me not to but in, since I am not a long-time member?
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posted by gregb1007
on Jun 27, 2006 -
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Options for temporary mobile phone access while in Western Europe?
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posted by pdb
on Jun 23, 2006 -
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I am 23 years old and have been with my girlfriend, who is from the former Soviet Union, for almost four years now. We often have drastic and painful arguments that result from socio-cultural and religious differences. Is this a common problem or experience for those in similar relationships?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 11, 2006 -
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Please help me figure out the most affordable, logical phone/internet package for my house. There are too many options, and I'm not quite sure where to start.
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posted by Dr. Wu
on May 18, 2006 -
12 answers
What's the easiest way to extra data
about my emails? It's for the purposes of making a visualization along similar lines to
Mountain.
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posted by bruceyeah
on May 15, 2006 -
7 answers
What kind of documentation will convince a non-software guy that writing a program is actual work?
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posted by jacalata
on May 14, 2006 -
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How do you phrase a letter politely to let an ex (or whomever) know that you no longer want to be contacted by them? No bitterness, no hurt - just the expression of the preference that you would prefer all future contact to cease?
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posted by buddha9090
on May 10, 2006 -
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Researching World of Warcraft: I'm a graduate student studying online communication and social organization. I'm very interested in analyzing the chat interactions that happen in WoW. So far as I can tell, however, there's no way to save a transcript of the chat window. Is there any way to capture these interactions?
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posted by aladfar
on May 1, 2006 -
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Help me stop staying "you know" when I am having professional conversations with clients.
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posted by Xurando
on Apr 28, 2006 -
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A question for those familiar with American Sign Language (or other signed languages): When hearing speakers are surprised or shocked or wish to indicate they have just said something they shouldn't they often clap their hands over their mouth. This is usually immediate and seems almost involuntary. Is there something similar used by deaf signers or do they tend to use the same gesture hearing people do?
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posted by LeeJay
on Apr 9, 2006 -
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Money is difficult. I'm familiar with
Your Money or Your Life, "pay yourself first", Quicken,
The Tightwad Gazette, etc. but my money problems seem to be intertwined with a lot of relationship stuff that is hard to unravel.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 8, 2006 -
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I've just now received one of countless pieces of gibberish email from an executive at work. Why is it that the more money someone makes, the less able they are to write even a semi-coherent message?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 6, 2005 -
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