Article: As sad as it is to believe, some praisers are merely doing so to set you up for a request or favor in the future. They've played into the concept that “flattery will get you everywhere” and may be complimenting you to win approval or even forgiveness for some wrongdoing. If a person continually lays on the praise, be wary of any demands they may ask of you in the future. False flattery is actually a disguised form of emotional manipulation: the person is buttering you up to get their way. Distance yourself from the person, if possible. If not, avoid letting them get their way with you. Whether you're delighted because you were recognized or secretly pissed because the person's adoration is dishonest, take time to feel what you're feeling. Don't ignore the way you are feeling, or this may begin to chip away at your self-esteem, especially if you do not do something to create boundaries with the person. Own your emotions, but don't let them get to your head. An insincere compliment can bring up feelings of shame or self-doubt. Give yourself a time-out if needed to collect yourself. Take a few deep breaths to cool off. Remind yourself of your positive traits, or call up an authentic friend who will help you see the positives. If someone thought you'd fall prey to false flattery, they may see you as lacking self-esteem. They assumed that by merely throwing a disingenuous compliment your way, you'd give in to their demands or view them favorably.  If you tend to rollover after false praise, you may need to work on your confidence.  Boost your self-esteem by making the most of accomplishments and failures. Use accomplishments to help you acknowledge and affirm your abilities. Use failure to help you pinpoint weaknesses for future growth. Stop comparing yourself to the people around you. This is a surefire way to make your confidence suffer. Know that you have something unique to offer the world that no one else can.  Try something new. Developing and honing new skills can help you build self-efficacy and start to believe in your abilities. Go back to school and further your education. Or, ask your boss for some on-the-job training in a new area. Try reading a confidence boosting audiobook if your self-esteem becomes a constant problem for you and you begin taking things too personally. One good option is The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem by Dr. Nathaniel Branden.
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Don't give in to any subsequent requests. Own your feelings. Boost your self-esteem.
Article: Diversity may also be a factor that contributes to an ability to cope well with prejudice. If you are not exposed to different races, cultures, sexual orientations, and religions, you cannot fully accept the diversity that exists in the world. When we really get to know someone is when we stop judging and start listening and learning. One way to experience diversity it to travel to another country, or even town. Every small city has its own culture including popular foods, traditions, and activities. For example, people in the city may have different experiences than people in the country – simply because of the environment. Expose yourself to individuals different from you (racially, culturally, gender, sexuality, etc.) whom you look up to or admire. This may help change implicit negative attitudes toward members from different cultures.  Even looking at pictures or reading about diverse people you admire can be helpful tin reducing any bias you have toward a group they are a member of (racial, ethnic, cultural, religious, sexual identity, etc.). Try reading a magazine or book that is written by someone different from you. Prejudice may occur when previously held ideas are justified through stigma or stereotypes. This may occur because stereotypes are sometimes seen as socially acceptable. We’ve all heard stereotypes – good and bad. Some examples include that blondes are dumb, Blacks are athletic, Asians are smart, Mexicans work hard, etc. While some of these seem positive, they all can be turned into negatives through prejudice. If you expect a group of people to all be the same, then you may judge individuals negatively if they don’t meet your standards, which can lead to discrimination.  One way to avoid justifying stereotypes is to disagree with people when they make a stereotypical comment. An example could be if your friend says, “All Asians are terrible drivers.” This is obviously a negative stereotype, and can lead to prejudice if this person actually believes it is true. You can counter your friend’s stereotype by gently confronting him and saying something like, “That’s a negative stereotype. You have to take into account different cultures and traditions.”
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Surround yourself with a variety of people. Be around people you admire. Avoid justifying stereotypes when interacting with others.
Article: Do this by tapping on the app menu icon on your home screen, then look for the Google Play store app. Tap it to open. ” In the results, tap the first one on the list made by Warenix. Download and install by tapping the “Install” button.
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Launch Google Play. Search for “Web2PDf. Install the app.