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StalkerSchuhart t1_j694fi1 wrote
ketofern t1_j694296 wrote
Find something in the environment to talk about. For ex: I was at the dentist waiting room and Queen came on the radio. I asked this old lady next to me if she enjoyed a bit of Queen, she says she does like THE Queen (we’re in the UK), hilarity ensues and we chat for a full on 20 min until I get called in. :)
lonesomecountry t1_j693zmb wrote
Reply to LPT-A creative way of punishing children, is to get the them to write a 100 words about a topic and print it for you. It can be something about their life, interests, or goals. It will engage them for just a short time. Keep and later return in a folder. Parents can use instead of grounding. by Ricwil12
Using writing as a punishment is an amazing way to get your kid to hate writing
keepthetips t1_j693uyl wrote
Reply to LPT: There are three elements to success in life, professionally and even socially: aptitude, formal education and/or connections, and energy/focus. Two out of the three are usually sufficient, but having only one rarely is. by zazzlekdazzle
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BlueTeale t1_j68zcyg wrote
Not that my thoughts carry any weight but...
- The people I know who naturally befriend everyone don't go into a conversation with an objective. The objective is just to talk with them
- Ask questions about them, but be sure to relate or bring yourself in enough otherwise it's just an interview. Be sure to bring your own passion to the conversation (assuming it's relevant). We remember people for what makes them stand out. "Steve's the guy who really likes F1 racing", "BBQ Mark" etc.
- Experienced folks, in my limited experience, aren't usually against sharing wisdom. Start off with, "I'm kind of new to X, and was curious how Y works. Because it seems like Z would be best option but ...." don't go on long. Leave the floor open to them, and then ask engaging questions.
I'll be honest I really struggled with this in my early to mid 20s. Ended up working with a lot of Owners/Executive types, all much higher caliber and experience level than me. I think my biggest mistake was thinking that I need contacts and therefore I went into each conversation with an objective. To befriend the other enough to be able to use them in the future.
This was the wrong approach, I never connected very well. And it's because I was trying to use people (even the ones I liked, it was becoming second nature).
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Reply to LPT-A creative way of punishing children, is to get the them to write a 100 words about a topic and print it for you. It can be something about their life, interests, or goals. It will engage them for just a short time. Keep and later return in a folder. Parents can use instead of grounding. by Ricwil12
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Ricwil12 OP t1_j68yyty wrote
Reply to comment by Alortania in LPT-A creative way of punishing children, is to get the them to write a 100 words about a topic and print it for you. It can be something about their life, interests, or goals. It will engage them for just a short time. Keep and later return in a folder. Parents can use instead of grounding. by Ricwil12
Sorry I was not sufficiently communicative. In one instance two boys almost got into a fight on the soccer field. They were called by one teacher to calm down in separate rooms to write about who and why a team will win the world cup. The output was a gem in analytical football. One kept talking after the time out.They shook hands and walk together back.
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Reply to comment by Ricwil12 in LPT-A creative way of punishing children, is to get the them to write a 100 words about a topic and print it for you. It can be something about their life, interests, or goals. It will engage them for just a short time. Keep and later return in a folder. Parents can use instead of grounding. by Ricwil12
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Ricwil12 OP t1_j68xk5t wrote
Reply to comment by ilovedrivethrus in LPT-A creative way of punishing children, is to get the them to write a 100 words about a topic and print it for you. It can be something about their life, interests, or goals. It will engage them for just a short time. Keep and later return in a folder. Parents can use instead of grounding. by Ricwil12
Most answers are actually describing hostile school environments. I perhaps used the word punishment instead of cooling down. One student went int a tantrum she considered the gesture of quietly pulling her away from embarrasment as positive. She was asked to write about what she has on her Facebook page. Wrote more than required
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Reply to comment by Yakobee in LPT-A creative way of punishing children, is to get the them to write a 100 words about a topic and print it for you. It can be something about their life, interests, or goals. It will engage them for just a short time. Keep and later return in a folder. Parents can use instead of grounding. by Ricwil12
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keepthetips t1_j68wpof wrote
Reply to LPT - save pictures of your house from summer time in case you need to sell in the winter by Neat-Beautiful-5505
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Ricwil12 OP t1_j68w4b1 wrote
Reply to comment by AZymph in LPT-A creative way of punishing children, is to get the them to write a 100 words about a topic and print it for you. It can be something about their life, interests, or goals. It will engage them for just a short time. Keep and later return in a folder. Parents can use instead of grounding. by Ricwil12
Perhaps the tip was not explanatory. The students actually voted it as useful and caring. This is not an assignment. It is to get them to open up. Two students were arguing loudly. They were called put in separate rooms and asked to write, why, how the will exercise control. Eventually they embraced.
jonbrown2 t1_j68vzbj wrote
Ask people questions about themselves. Most people enjoy talking about themselves.
Alortania t1_j68ukiq wrote
Reply to LPT-A creative way of punishing children, is to get the them to write a 100 words about a topic and print it for you. It can be something about their life, interests, or goals. It will engage them for just a short time. Keep and later return in a folder. Parents can use instead of grounding. by Ricwil12
This is on the same level as my cousin using "be good, or we'll go to the doctors" as a way to get her toddler to behave.
Sure, make writing/doc visits/dentists a punishment... that won't bite you in the ass (well, your kids)...
Yakobee t1_j68uhc6 wrote
Reply to comment by AZymph in LPT-A creative way of punishing children, is to get the them to write a 100 words about a topic and print it for you. It can be something about their life, interests, or goals. It will engage them for just a short time. Keep and later return in a folder. Parents can use instead of grounding. by Ricwil12
Writing should never be used as a punishment. No matter what you think it teaches them, the thing they'll learn from it is to hate writing.
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Reply to LPT-A creative way of punishing children, is to get the them to write a 100 words about a topic and print it for you. It can be something about their life, interests, or goals. It will engage them for just a short time. Keep and later return in a folder. Parents can use instead of grounding. by Ricwil12
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ilovedrivethrus t1_j68tc67 wrote
Reply to LPT-A creative way of punishing children, is to get the them to write a 100 words about a topic and print it for you. It can be something about their life, interests, or goals. It will engage them for just a short time. Keep and later return in a folder. Parents can use instead of grounding. by Ricwil12
what if they refuse to write? how do you force your will on them, then
AZymph t1_j68tbou wrote
Reply to LPT-A creative way of punishing children, is to get the them to write a 100 words about a topic and print it for you. It can be something about their life, interests, or goals. It will engage them for just a short time. Keep and later return in a folder. Parents can use instead of grounding. by Ricwil12
This trains them that schoolwork is a punishment.
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keepthetips t1_j68s9h9 wrote
Reply to LPT-A creative way of punishing children, is to get the them to write a 100 words about a topic and print it for you. It can be something about their life, interests, or goals. It will engage them for just a short time. Keep and later return in a folder. Parents can use instead of grounding. by Ricwil12
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keepthetips t1_j68puwe wrote
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L_O_Quince t1_j68pj20 wrote
Reply to comment by DowntownLizard in LPT: If you are woman on a dating app add a photo of you and your dad where your dad looks like hes proud of you by Lord_of_the_THOTS
You haven't had many dates meet your mother, have you?
bulgogie_bulldoggie t1_j68otcg wrote
Reply to LPT: If you are woman on a dating app add a photo of you and your dad where your dad looks like hes proud of you by Lord_of_the_THOTS
The reason for this (which is genius) is to signal healthy family relationship and upbringing and to ward off products of broken families who are attracted to the likes of themselves
Applejuiceinthehall t1_j694hrw wrote
Reply to comment by ilovedrivethrus in LPT-A creative way of punishing children, is to get the them to write a 100 words about a topic and print it for you. It can be something about their life, interests, or goals. It will engage them for just a short time. Keep and later return in a folder. Parents can use instead of grounding. by Ricwil12
You can force a grounding but not a writing assignment