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Clichés Upgraded – Part XXXII

Time to bask in the glow of more enlivened clichés (with the original in italics):

  • Being short on instruments is one thing, but trying to play the field is going to take a lot of suspension of belief from the audience
  • Now that shaking the box is over the top should reveal some of those elusive raisins (more…)

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TOP 10 Ways to Demonstrate Good Dining & Conversation Etiquette

After all, good social manners go with good food and good drink…

  • Invitations for luncheons or cocktail parties should be sent out a couple of weeks in advance, but potential party crashers can be emailed the day before
  • If you visit the buffet more than three times, select different colour items and declare you’re doing a rainbow food study
  • Concerning napkins, fold them in the shapes of hearts on your lap so people will think you’re sensitive (more…)

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Clichés Upgraded – Part XXXI

A new month, time to look into more enlivened clichés (with the original in italics):

  • Since it got damaged, we’re out of the frying pan which does the best job cooking scrambled eggs
  • They love to live out on the plain and simple is the lifestyle they want (more…)

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TOP 10 Ways to Make an Introduction or First Impression

Note: see all TOP 10s to date on the new Archive list (hopefully, it will make a good impression)

  • Increase the fun of introducing people by randomly selecting the order of their names
  • If you’re meeting someone with impressive professional credentials, quickly make up some for yourself (more…)

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TOP 10 Ways to Display Leadership

Just about any formal organization or informal group needs some degree of active leadership…

  • Celebrate member accomplishments by organizing a party and nominating the member as designated driver
  • At meetings walk softly, speak positively, and carry two heavy sticks (more…)

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Clichés Upgraded – Part XXX

More daylight, more time to look into enlivened clichés (with the original in italics):

  • Our pronoun supply is a little shaky, as we have plenty of you and them, but we’re out of it
  • Given that he purchased pearls before swine you could say the farmer’s auction priorities were askew (more…)

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TOP 10 Travel Insurance Concerns

As we move toward summer, travel planning and potential protections become more of an issue…

  • Beware policies issued using lettering taken from cut up newspapers
  • Watch for policy disclaimers which exclude using any form of transportation (more…)

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TOP 10 TV Late Night Transformations

In recognition of how much the after midnight TV landscape has transformed over the years…

  • Fewer reruns of black-and-white movies or old network TV shows
  • Entertainment experience in depth not required of hosts
  • Less exposure to bizarre evangelical fund-raising (more…)

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Clichés Upgraded – Part XXIX

Holiday weekend time, with more enlivened clichés (with the original in italics):

  • Sitting on your toes is a good way to create compressed toenails
  • I’ll ask you to pencil it in, just so we have a complete box of your colouring
  • One good turn deserves another turn as a bonus, which ends when overturned (more…)

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TOP 10 Tips for Storytelling

Effective storytelling helps illustrate any theme which benefits from being relatable…  

  • Monochrome clothing is acceptable, monotone delivery is not
  • Make it easier to relate to people by not being hoisted on your own petard
  • It’s a good idea to practice speaking with different vocal inflections, so those voices in your head may prove useful (more…)

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