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    How to make someone with a very dry sense of humour....laugh?

    Now, after the departure of my boss who was slightly tough to deal with at times and an abrasive style which caused many arguments. We now have a boss who is very placid but approachable, polite etc. But he's got a very, very dry sense of humour and I find it hard to have a laugh/joke with him...
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    Name of music used...?

    Starting from 18.16..? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaQPegPW7PQ Thanks!
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    I feel like a stalker...

    I've never had a relationship with a girl or even a friendship that's really close. Probably explains since then why I've always been attracted to any girls I see - even just out and about. Anyways, since I started my job I get the train to and from work and there's really pretty blonde girl...
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    Stuck in a room of relatives...

    After getting married, we're having people come to visit and offer their congratulations. Fine. Unfortunately, I, sometimes have to sit and engage in conversation. So far, I've said hi and exited the room to either disappear in another room; hide in the kitchen helping put food out. But one...
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    Well done SilentandShy - you've messed up again!

    It seems I come here to post after a monumental mess up and I'm here yet again, writing, because I need some place to get support because I find it impossible to get in life. I've messed up at work (this previous thread might help add context) and my job as an Admin guy involves logging...
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    How do you approach unapproachable people?

    I'm consumed by nerves, apprehension, even fear when approaching my boss at times. She's a very hands-on, at times, micro-manager of people that alienates people and recently, I've detected that maybe she's changed towards me although can't say for sure. I've made a few big mistakes that has...
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    So sick of people judging me on cultural standards..

    So just to give abit of background. I've got a driving licence, could probably afford to get a car but I don't due to previous incidents with my old car that I didn't drive so it caused me anxiety driving it, and eventually sold it. So, having had a woeful Monday , come home to see "cousins"...
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    Owning up to mistakes!

    So, been 6 months doing this job that I'm getting through OK, at times it's enjoyable doing what I'm good at. Anyway, due to my anxiety and apprehension of talking to my boss who can be difficult to approach at times for fear of being shouted at; looking clueless; making a mistake etc, I made...
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    "What are you doing tonight?"

    Since starting my job, my two colleagues who are friendly and helpful, always ask me at the end of the day, "What are you doing tonight?" If football isn't on, I say nothing much. Which equates to nothing major. I come home, rest, eat, check internet then bed whilst they are doing something...
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    Anyone deliver customer service face-to-face?

    ATM, I'm work front of house doing my admin role where I sit on my desk and it is in a decent place where people occasionally pop in. It tends to vary. Anyhow, I just wanted to gather how people, who have anxiety, shyness etc, who might work in a customer service face to face role, how they...
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    ONE mistake completely ruins my day..

    So after being out of work for a year, I've got myself an admin job that I wanted because it was something I felt I could do. Two weeks in, it's going OK but I feel like I'm making mistakes and ONE mistake (whether it happens in the morning/afternoon) completely messes up my day! Once, I took...
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    How to improve concentration?

    In my new job, at times I struggle with concentration. If I'm talking to someone, my mind drifts and things about something else. It's annoying me as I want to do well in this job. Any advice, articles on improving this aspect? Thank you.
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    Lowering your voice a sign of apprehension?

    I've just started a new job with my line manager who is fairly pleasant. But sometimes, when I into her office and she's typing away at her computer, I feel abit hesitant to disturb so my voice lowers and she either asks what I said, makes a face that immediately lets me know that I need to...
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    How to exude positive body language?

    So, in my new job, I joined my colleague on a stall we had set up to raise awareness of our organisation. She was a natural: bubbly, confident, chatty. I was very nervous as it was the first I'd done something like that. It was cold where we were situated so we just had our coats on. I tried...
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    Struggling to reveal my inner feelings..

    The topic of marriage is beginning to reverberate around my life atm. Discussing with my friends, I can be honest and reveal my feelings. When it comes to my family - I just can't. To them, I'm being vague but I can't explain to them my reasons for, if I wanted to get married which is to have...
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    Shake hands, hug, kiss, or hug and kiss?

    So following on from this thread, and especially the penultimate paragraph. Prior to me leaving, two ladies left who gave me a hug as I was sat down. One of them asked if I wanted one and I kinda didn't say much and smiled which she took as a positive sign. My position is not to do that as...
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    Not had many good Friday's of late but today's been good

    So, been out of work for a year, been feeling pretty shit about everything and other stresses. So today, went to a Christmas party where I volunteer (my first Xmas party as don't tend to so******e much) and it went OK. Good food and good company, not too bad. In the morning, received a letter...
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    In hindsight, I wished I'd said yes.

    So after starting my volunteering, I was made aware of a Christmas dinner at a hotel this Friday and I was invited. I said no. Why? Because I had a valid reason (a school run) but I also lied slightly because it was something that could have been adjusted for me to go. I said no because it was...
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    How to act natural in a room full of people?!

    So there was an impromptu event taking place at where I volunteer, an event to recognise an awards ceremony held and the nominees/winners present. I was invited along which I went to. I went there to write up the event for our website and to try and mingle with the winners to ask for a further...
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    I spend ALOT of the time at home in my room..

    And you know what? I don't mind it. I've got enough to keep me entertained. My internet and laptop helps me look for work, write on forums, read and keep myself occupied. I've got a book to read, my Ipod shuffle. My family joke I'm always upstairs and in my "nest" but downstairs isn't that an...
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