Making telephone calls instead of texting is confrontational?!

A recent article in the Washington Post details how the texting generation doesn't enjoy or feel the necessity to talk on the phone. Some suggest that it is a control issue. Others say that calling someone is almost confrontational as it interrupts their work day, classes, study time, or basically anything they are doing that isn't sitting at home and waiting on phone calls.

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7 Types of People We All Have to Work With

Annoyances at work can arise from many different areas... but most notably, from your co-workers. Here are 7 types of people that most of us will have to work with at some point in our careers. Enjoy! 1. The Overachiever. Often referred to as the "The Suck-Up," this eager beaver goes above and beyond in his duties at work.

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If the question makes no sense... then who is right or wrong?

Who is right between someone who likes to sleep with a fan on and someone who likes to sleep with the fan off? What happens when the question actually makes no sense?

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Is butter or margarine better?

In the Washington news today, an argument over butter in a macaroni and cheese recipe erupted into violence between a brother and sister. One preferred butter, the other margarine. This argument ended with the use of a serrated edged spatula.

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Cut 'em some slack

Do you ever notice that when a co-worker or boss is critical towards you in a meeting... then she is putting you down? Yet, when you offer suggestions in a meeting, you are obviously just trying to be helpful?

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LOL, OMG!, :)

Have you ever received an email or text message from someone and IT IS WRITTEN ALL IN CAPS AND YOU IMMEDIATELY IMAGINE THEM SHOUTING AT YOU? While Grandpa may not know how to to turn the caps lock off, you still assume a more aggressive or, at the very least, LOUD, tone to the message.

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But, I said that I was sorry...

Do you find that after an argument has been resolved, it may take you longer to get over the fight than the other person? Even if the person has apologized to you and explained that their intentions were not to hurt or anger you, but to merely help you or instruct you on whatever the topic of the argument may be?

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The Blame Game

When the cat escapes out the door... which is more productive? Arguing who is at fault or catching the cat? The focus on blame in relationships is unproductive and rarely helps in finding a forward thinking solution.

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Control Issues, Part II

Have you ever been involved in an argument where you truly were willing to make amends or work towards a resolution only to discover that the other person has already come to their own conclusions and made their own decisions regarding the disagreement?

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Control Issues

Try organizing an office party and you will learn quickly about control issues. Everyone, to some degree, has issues with control. It can be having too much, too little, when to give it up, when to take it, or even just finding the perfect balance.

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