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whats the best piece of advice you were given....
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Swiss | Report | 31 Mar 2005 22:12 |
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Upon leaving secretarial college many years ago our business studies teacher asked our class to remember this advice just as we were leaving to go out to work in the great big real world. You can please all of the people some of the time, you can please some of the people all of the time, but you can't please all of the people all of the time! Advice from Mam - Looks are only skin deep. Dad had many sayings: If at first you don't succeed, try, try, try again. There are only two things in life: love and music. Keep your man at home and get tidied up and looking nice before your husband comes home from work. (A little out of date now because most women work as well, but it could still be applied i.e. get yourselves tidied up before going home after your day's work). |
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Unknown | Report | 29 Mar 2005 20:24 |
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Don't be too trusting. And how I wish I'd listened! CB >|< |
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Derek | Report | 29 Mar 2005 19:57 |
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My dad said to me' believe nothing you hear and only half what you see' VERY TRUE plus 'The weakest part of any car is the nut on the steering wheel' AGAIN TRUE, Derek in France |
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Yvonne | Report | 29 Mar 2005 13:12 |
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My dad told me a couple of things. Never go to bed on an argument Always treat people the same, no one is any higher or lower than you in this world, were all human beings. Dont be afraid to ask anything If you are ever attacked, either kick them in the shins or between the legs then run. Yvonne |
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Diane | Report | 29 Mar 2005 09:00 |
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Dad always told his hildren:- Never look down on those you meet on the way up cause sure as hell you will meet them on the way down: In other words treat everyone how you would like to be treated, with respect, honesty. |
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Guinevere | Report | 29 Mar 2005 08:50 |
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Hi, My Welsh Nan used to say 'even if the apple looks sweet don't bite into it too quickly, it could be rotten at the core'. I was an adult before I realised what she meant. But I bear it in mind a lot now. Gwynne |
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DAVE B | Report | 29 Mar 2005 08:42 |
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Dont eat yellow snow! |
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PinkDiana | Report | 29 Mar 2005 08:37 |
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On considering having an affair when I was 21 (I wasn't married just dating long term) a woman I know said..... 'If the person you are gonna have an affair with, is worth losing everything for then shouldn't you be with them full time!!!!!' WISE WISE WORDS!! |
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Susan | Report | 29 Mar 2005 02:17 |
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The best advice was given to me by mydad when I got married he said never go to bed on a argument always kiss and make up before you go to sleep. Sue |
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Bec | Report | 29 Mar 2005 00:30 |
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Susan - Your first bit of advice is very relevant to me, I shall try and follow it! Thank you becx |
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maryjane-sue | Report | 29 Mar 2005 00:25 |
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When i was a teen, back in the 60s, i had an aunt that liked to give out advice.... 1. Never go looking for love, you will rarely find it. It is something that comes along when you least expect it. (I have found that to be very true) 2. Always listen to your elders when they are giving advice, and even agree with them..... and then do what you feel is right! Sue |
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Julie | Report | 28 Mar 2005 22:55 |
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Best bit of advice was when your baby sleeps then so do you, housework will always be there. Now I'm a student midwife and that's the only bit of advice I can give and feel safe saying it (the rest I'm still learning!!) Julie x |
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Len of the Chilterns | Report | 28 Mar 2005 22:28 |
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From my solicitor - never let your heart rule your head. Len |
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Unknown | Report | 28 Mar 2005 17:29 |
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Never throw away dirty water until you have clean. Never go upstairs emptyhanded. [both from my grandmother - you can see the kind of life she had] From my mum - if you are worried about something, don't fret or brood about it. Do everything you can to sort it out and then THINK ABOUT SOMETHING ELSE. 99 times out of 100 it will all work out fine. From my dad - most animals are far more frightened of you than you are of them. nell |
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Sue Lambrini Smith | Report | 28 Mar 2005 17:22 |
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lol,buttercup, all's fair in love ..... |
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ButtercupFields | Report | 28 Mar 2005 17:20 |
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The best bit of advice I could give to Sue Smith is .....stop being a snitch....it is very unfeminine.... LOL BC |
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Sue Lambrini Smith | Report | 28 Mar 2005 17:19 |
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bec- i was giggling away this morning thinking of that while i was filling the washing machine, pmsl.... nearly ! |
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Sue In Yorkshire. | Report | 28 Mar 2005 17:17 |
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Sue Plenty of advice given from my mam. Call a spade a spade and not a shovel, Always stick up for yourself, If anyone hits you always hit them back, Never go to bed on an argement. I try and always stick to this advice as it has seen me through some bad times. Sue |
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Sue Lambrini Smith | Report | 28 Mar 2005 17:11 |
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pat- i still give my 3 sons that advice- it as always worked ! |
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Bec | Report | 28 Mar 2005 17:11 |
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If your laptop gets dirty just put it in the washing machine. Thanks Paul Wray!! PMSL becx (with soggy laptop) |
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