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Showing respect for others is essential if you want to stay on the healthy side of competition. This allows you to consider others’ feelings. That way, no one is overtly hurt or disrespected, even during a competition.  Basic ways to be courteous include saying “please” and “thank you,” taking turns, and apologizing for wrongdoing. Basic courtesy can be seen when competing opponents shake one another’s hands before a match. Doing this sends the message that you respect the other person, even though you’re on different sides. You can also be courteous by practicing humility when you accomplish a goal. Avoid cheering for yourself or being too self-congratulatory. Feel free to share your thoughts and feelings without fear of being silenced or ignored. However, you should also extend this courtesy to others. State your opinions and needs, but be an  active listener, too.  Once you've tactfully said your part, let the other person talk. Make eye contact, turn to face them, and use open body language that encourages a dialogue. Sitting back and listening every now and then exhibits fairness. Plus, you might learn something from what others say. Healthy competition invites everyone to participate in brainstorming and innovating. Yet, you could burn bridges if you knowingly steal other people's ideas. Show fairness by giving credit to the original source, even if they are your biggest competitor.  For example, you might say, “Jared came up with the idea of bringing our clients on-board periodically to get their input. I figured why not take that idea further and allow them to see project updates in real-time.” Keep in mind that cheering on your coworkers and surrounding yourself with high-achievers will help you to be successful as well. If you want to compete in a constructive way, be fair in the way you play the game. Every competitor should have the same advantage, so don't sabotage others, spread rumors, cheat, or take actions that directly hinder their progress. Follow the established standards in your activity or line of work. Breaking the rules may help you to win, but it may also ruin your reputation. Play fair and you'll earn other's respect and admiration.

summary: Be courteous. Voice your opinions, but hear others out, too. Build on your opponent's ideas, but give them credit. Play by the rules.


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Talking to your girlfriend face-to-face is an excellent way to gain a better understanding of her. Sometimes you can't pick up on things like voice intonation or sarcasm through text message, and you can't look at her body language when you're talking to her over the phone. Set some time aside to speak with her openly and honestly about anything. It could be small-talk about how your day went, or it can be deeper and more meaningful conversations about what makes you both happy.  You can start the conversation by saying something like, "Hey I wanted to talk to you about where we are going in the relationship. Do you have time right now?" Talking about things that you feel vulnerable about will encourage your girlfriend to do the same. This can bring you both closer together. For example, you could talk about your first childhood memories, a favorite family traditions, worst fears, or lifelong dreams. Active listening engages both people deeper in a conversation and will make your girlfriend appreciate you more. To practice active listening, concentrate on what she is saying without interrupting. Do not judge her or criticize her if she tells you something embarrassing, because it could prevent her from telling you things in the future. Paraphrase things that she says and ask specific questions about what she is talking about. Try to give advice that helps her and is in her best interests if she seems like she wants it.  To paraphrase, say something like "So what you're saying is that she was acting immature." Sometimes people just want someone to talk to and not to receive advice or judgment. Wait for her to ask you for your opinion before trying to help. Talking to someone is not the only form of communication that exists in a relationship. Nonverbal communication is also incredibly important. If you pay attention to your girlfriend's body language, you'll be able to determine how they feel at the moment. Crossed arms may mean they feel defensive or closed off and may mean that they aren't interested in what you have to say, or the subject matter is hard to talk about.  Once you can evaluate your girlfriend's body language, you can notice when she's feeling uncomfortable or angry. If your girlfriend doesn't say anything, but she's exhibiting negative body language, ask her if something is wrong. Make sure that you aren't giving off any negative signals with the way your body is positioned. There's a tendency for some people to bring up negative times from the past or to intentionally hurt their girlfriend's feelings during an argument. Stay on track when you're communicating with your girlfriend and avoid being critical of things that have already happened. Do not intentionally hurt their feelings because it can create a negative atmosphere for the relationship and it can become emotionally abusive. Work on deescalating conflict within your relationship before it gets out of hand or jumps to a different, unrelated issue. Managing your anger during a disagreement or argument is an important part of maintaining a healthy relationship. Avoid escalating confrontations and avoid yelling at her. When people are aggressive, they tend to get defensive responses from their significant others. If your girlfriend is the one yelling or screaming, do not match her energy. Keep your voice civil and try to bring the conversation down. Escalating the anger during a disagreement could make a conversation spiral out of control and can damage the relationship over the long run.  When someone shouts or screams at you, your limbic system is engaged and will affect your amygdala which houses emotional responses in your brain.  When you notice yourself beginning to get angry, take a break from the conversation and walk away. You can say something like "I'm super angry right now, and I just need to get some fresh air. I'm going to take a walk and then we can talk about this when I get home." Sometimes a fight is unavoidable. When this happens, then best thing to do is to engage in the argument in a civil manner. Along with not yelling or screaming at each other, some things to avoid to ensure a fair fight include:  Degrading language or name calling. Casting blame. Using physical force. Threatening divorce. Making assumptions or judgments about your spouse. Bringing up past issues or piling on lots of complaints at once. Interrupting your partner or talking over them.

summary: Have honest and open conversations. Practice active listening. Pay attention to the nonverbal communication you both share. Don't get personal when you get angry. Don't yell or scream when you have fights. Follow other fair fighting rules.


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to 350°F (180°C). Put the flour, salt, and baking powder in a bowl and whisk them together. Place them in a large bowl and use a hand mixer to beat them together until the butter and sugars are fully combined and the mixture has turned light and fluffy. Keep beating the mixture until the eggs and vanilla are completely blended in. Use a long-handled spoon to stir the dry ingredients in with the wet; keep stirring until you can't see any white specks of flour. Pour them into the bowl and use the spoon to mix them in with the batter. Use a spoon or a small ice cream scoop to scoop even amounts of batter onto a baking sheet. Space them an inch or two apart so they'll have room to spread while baking.  To keep the cookies from sticking to the baking sheet, you can line it with parchment paper before placing the cookies on it. For perfectly even cookies, use a 1/8 measuring cup to scoop the batter. Place the cookie sheet in the oven and bake the cookies for 15 minutes, or until they turn golden brown on top and the edges look slightly crisp. Place them on a cooling rack or move them to a plate and let them cool until they aren't too hot to eat. Enjoy!
summary: Preheat the oven Mix and sift the dry ingredients. Cream the butter and sugars in a separate bowl. Add the eggs and vanilla. Stir in the flour mixture. Mix in the chocolate chips. Drop spoonfuls of batter onto a baking sheet. Bake the cookies. Remove the cookies from the oven to cool. Finished.