Do Men Like Quiet Women?
Posted by Gallivanter in Gender, Men on 04. Jan, 2010 | 33 Comments
You have got to be kidding me! A friend of mine told me about a conversation she had with a dude, when they met up for dinner with a bunch of friends. She is a very chatty by nature which is usually a sign of a confident woman.
However, this dude, after that dinner session, apparently [...]
The Origin of Gossip
Posted by Gallivanter in Thoughts on 03. Jun, 2009 | 11 Comments
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Early politicians required feedback from the public to determine what the people considered important. Since there were no telephones, TV’s or radios, the politicians sent their assistants to local taverns, pubs, and bars.
They were told to ‘go sip some ale’ and listen to people’s conversations and political concerns. Many assistants were dispatched at different times. [...]
Can We Survive Without a Mobile Phone?
Posted by Gallivanter in Thoughts on 26. May, 2009 | 25 Comments
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In this day and age, I don’t think so. What was once a luxury is now a necessity, especially with the current society embracing less morality in return of the animal instincts due to the pressures and competitions within the society.
Those days, before the mid 90s, no one relied on mobile phone. We were all [...]
The Assholes of Working Life
Posted by Gallivanter in Career on 23. Feb, 2009 | 21 Comments
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There’s no such thing as going through life getting along with EVERYONE. It’s part of evolution that assholes are introduced to keep the world in check
You can’t run from them, because no matter how fast you run, there’s always an asshole behind you. The good news is, you don’t have to be nice, but [...]
Reasons to Allow Drinking at Work
Posted by Gallivanter in Amusement on 03. Oct, 2007 | 7 Comments
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1. It’s an incentive to show up.
2. It reduces stress.
3. It leads to more honest communication.
4. It reduces complaints about low pay.
5. It cuts down on time off because you can work with a hangover.
6. Employees tell management what they think, not what management wants to hear.
7. Bosses are more likely to hand out raises [...]
