10 chestii care te enerveaza la vanzatoare

10. Pe ultimul loc vine tare din urma o inventie recenta: pungile cu pret, despre care nu stii niciodata cat costa. Doriti punga? – Nu, as vrea sa jonglez cu produsele pana acasa. Bineinteles ca doresc punga. Insa, oricat de mult as iubi calota glaciara si mi-as dori sa o protejez cumparand doar pungi biologice, poate ca mi-as dori insa sa stiu si cat dau pe punga aia. Asta fiindca am descoperit ca pretul variaza substantial intre 1 RON (prin Poiana, acolo unde sunt pungi de fite) pana la 0,00 RON (la non-stopul de la colt, al carui patron probabil e un geniu malefic ce isi freaca mainile de bucurie ca a descoperit secretul distrugerii umanitatii: da pungile gratis, calota se topeste si murim toti inecati).

9. Urmatoarea pozitie e ocupata tot de un new entry, pentru care le multumesc din suflet acerlorasi ecologisti care ne-au oferit si pozitia anterioara. Este vorba de informatia pe care vanzatoarele ti-o ofera in ziua de azi atat pe cale orala, cat si prin afise mari, referitor la faptul ca pungile se platesc, indiferent ca e vorba de pungi tip maieu sau tip banana. OK, am inteles ca se platesc, dar de ce trebuie sa mai fac si aceasta fina distinctie? Eu abia inteleg diferenta intre neo-kantianismul Scolii de la Marburg si cel al Scolii de la Baden, cum as putea intelege diferenta subtila intre pungi-maieu si pungi-banana?

8. Nu am sa va dau rest, imi pare rau, duceti-va dumneavoastra si schimbati la chioscul de peste drum. Si daca tot ma duc, as putea sa ii platesc intretinerea, sa ii cumpar niste tampoane si hartie igienica si sa ii culeg sotul de la bodega. Sau sa cumpar de la alt magazin, unde au rest.

7. Ce aveti in geanta?. Pe Elodia, asta am. Nu sunt la aeroport, sa ma controlezi in bagaje, si nu trebuie sa vezi daca eu car dupa mine in geanta colectia de reviste cu bukkake sau o mapa cu acte confidentiale. Trebuia ca seful tau sa puna niste dulapioare la intrare in care sa imi las geanta sau niste porcarii din alea care bipaie la intrare.

6. Dansul e batran, lasati-l va rog in fata. Faptul ca e batran inseamna ca are foaaaaaaaarte mult timp. Atat de mult, incat poate sa stea si la rand si sa nu se bage in fata. E adevarat ca dansul, adesea fost colonel in rezerva, e mult mai simpatic decat mine, cu mainile lui care tremura cand trebuie sa mai scoata din portofel 1.000 de lei din amarata sa pensie de 30 de milioane, cand comenteaza zece minute ca iaurtul nu mai are acelasi gust ca pe vremea lui sau cand ii pica ochii in decolteul lui tanti de la casa. Dar, asta e, trebuie sa ma suporti si pe mine, antipatic cum sunt.

5. Adresarea la persoana a doua singular, de impolitete (pentru clientii sub 60 de ani), sau cu baiatu` (tot pentru cei “under sixty”, insa exclusiv in piata si la florarese – aceasta pozitie din top ne-a fost sugerata de un cititor cu ocazia primei parti a clasamentului). Se stie ca in general clientilor le place sa fie tratati ca si cum ar fi de-ai casei si sa li se inspire sentimentul ca par mai tineri.

6. Nu avem masuri atat de mari/atat de mici. Ah, incerci sa sugerezi ca as fi monstruos de mare, ceva gen Chewbacca, sau foarte mic, incat si la Ion Cristoiu ma uit de jos. OK, cu abordarea asta m-ai cucerit. Sigur o sa revin si o sa cumpar si altadata de la tine.

3. Nu tinem asa ceva. Trasatura comuna a magazinelor din Romania e ca nu tin foarte multe produse. De la ace de siguranta pana la paine sau DVD-uri rewritable (despre care mi s-a spus raspicat in vreo 10 magazine de calculatoare ca nu tinem!), exista o gama variata de produse de care vanzatoarea se fereste ca de dracu’, din moment ce iti precizeaza ca asa ceva. Mai socant este ca e vorba de produse foarte banale; sunt ferm convins ca daca as intreba Aveti tulpini de antrax/uraniu imbogatit/colectia completa a revistei Zoofilia? mi s-ar raspunde da, sau in cel mai rau caz Am avut, dar s-a terminat, mai aducem saptamana viitoare. reveniti dumneavoastra pe miercuri, ca sigur gasiti.

2. Restul aruncat pe tejghea (sugerata tot de un cititor al primei parti a acestui articol, cititor care probabil a incetat din viata cu mult inainte sa-si vada ideea materializata inr-un text). Vrei si restul? Zgarciobule! Na-ti restul la hartia aia de 5 milioane. Hai, aduna-l, sa te vad. Probabil un psiholog ar spune ca aruncarea restului in sila, indiferent ca sunt 5 sau 500 de RON, le da vanzatoarelor un fals sentiment de putere. Eu as spune ca le da un fals sentiment de inteligenta.

1. Pe locul 1 sta insa cu siguranta intrebarea pe care o auzi in toate alimentarele mici de cartier (le stiti, alea inghesuite, cu o tejghea, niste rafturi cu produse ramase acolo de prin paleolitic si preturi ca pe Champs Elysees si un nene/tanti vizibil agasat/a de faptul ca ai intrat in magazinul lui). Ce ati dori?. Nu stiu, nene/tanti, ce as dori, poate mi-as da seama daca te-ai da la o parte din fata rafturilor cu produse si as vedea si eu ce dracului ai in magazin si cat costa.

Articol furat cu nesimtire de AICI .

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Canadian Rockies, Canada

The majestic Canadian Rockies are the Canadian segment of the North American Rocky mountains. They are a visitor’s wonderland and the playground for western Canada. They are older than the American Rockies and are formed from over thrusting.

The Canadian Rockies house five national parks, out of which four of them along with other provincial parks form a combination of a single UNESCO World Heritage Site that consists of beautiful mountain landscapes, lakes, canyons, waterfalls, glaciers, peaks, limestone caves as well as fossils. Mount Robson is the highest peak of the Canadian Rockies and climbing it is considered a challenge. These beautiful mountains are a heaven for hikers and walkers alike.

10 things to say to keep de peace ( by CNN.com )

So many big arguments begin with small comments. How many times have you started a conversation on friendly terms, then wound up in some kind of dispute that you didn’t anticipate?

Know when to table a conversation. Sometimes you just have to say, “Let’s wait until we have more information.”

In my work as a family, divorce, and small-claims mediator, I’ve seen countless offhand remarks start a fight or add fuel to an existing fire. And I have found myself in plenty of situations where I’ve wanted to give someone (my husband, a colleague) what I thought was helpful advice only to inadvertently offend him or her.

The holidays, with all their extended-family gatherings, can be a verbal minefield. You’re either dodging nosy questions from some tactless relative over dinner (“Still dieting then?”) or taking out the stress of all that extra cooking and shopping on those dearest to you (“Do I have to do everything around here?”).

It doesn’t have to be that bad. Use these 10 go-to phrases to defuse potentially volatile conversations and help you get through the coming years — in harmony.

1. “Thank you for your opinion. I’ll think about it.” When you receive unsolicited advice at a family gathering, such as Aunt Sylvia’s suggestion that you change your hairstyle, just smile and respond with this casual conversation terminator. 

If you’re rudely asked a question like “Are you still single?” don’t reply with a lengthy excuse. Say, “Yes, and I’ll let you know if anything changes.” The goal is to be polite and end the conversation. There is no need to be defensive or rude.

2. “Is this a good time for you?” Whenever I want my husband’s full attention for a conversation and I don’t want to compete with a football game on TV, I ask this simple question. If he gives me a green light by saying yes (and turning off the game), I proceed.

If he says no, I ask, “When would be a better time?” We then agree on another time and a fight is avoided. Consider using this line at work, too. Your boss and coworkers will appreciate it.

3. “Would you like my thoughts?” One of the biggest complaints kids have about parents is that they constantly issue orders and judgments. Sometimes this is a parent’s job. But if you are often confronted with an angry response (“Who made you the authority?” or “It’s none of your business”), you might benefit from dialing back.

Ask your child if she wants to hear what you have to say. If she says yes, it means she is ready to listen. If she says no, then button your lip. This works for adult family members, too.

4. “Why don’t we get the facts?” Some people who come to mediation tend to argue about anything and everything, including things that can be easily resolved. If you find yourself in a dispute with your brother about the price of a car or the name of the restaurant you went to over the holidays last year, state this one-liner, then look up prices online, call a store, or drive by the restaurant — not so one of you can say, “I told you so,” but so you can move on from the discussion before it spirals into a fight.

5. “I need your help. Can you please…?” People often ask me what they can say to family members or coworkers who don’t assume their share of responsibility. Here’s my simple tip: Rather than accusing the person of being lazy or inconsiderate, ask her for what you want and be specific. “Since we both drink coffee, how about if I make the pot and you clean it, or vice versa?” People are not mind readers.

6. “Let’s wait on this until we have more information.” Know when to table a discussion. One couple came to me with a dispute that had turned into a huge problem for them: They were constantly arguing over whether they should stay in their city apartment or move to a house in the suburbs. The issue wasn’t which choice they should make (they had already agreed they wouldn’t move for three years, or until their oldest child reached school age); it was that they were having a premature argument.

At times like these, it’s important to remind yourself and your conversation partner that it’s too early to discuss the issue. Preferences will change over time, as will facts, such as home prices.

7. “What did you mean by that?” Sometimes asking the right question is all it takes to avoid an argument. We all make assumptions about other people’s intentions. Asked in a genuinely interested (and not passive-aggressive) way, this question allows your conversation partner to explain himself before you jump to conclusions. Only then should you offer your response.

8. “I don’t like that, so why don’t we do this instead?” This is how to complain with impact. Rather than nagging your mate about a problem, focus on finding a solution for the future. For example, instead of moaning about buying all the holiday gifts, suggest that he shop for the men in the family and you buy for the women — or split some other duties.

9. “I’m sorry you’re upset.” When you find yourself frustrated with a friend or a close family member who didn’t take your advice, you desperately want to say something like “I told you so” or “That was a dumb thing to do.” Don’t. Dishing out criticism won’t change a thing. A compassionate response will help you both move forward.

10. “Let me get back to you.” Everyone needs a prepared comment to delay a response when he or she is put on the spot. For example, a cousin suggests you prepare a main course for her potluck Christmas party for 20 people or the president of the PTA picks you to head a committee for a year.

Keep this line handy at all times, especially during the holiday season. If you don’t want the person to feel as if she is being dismissed, give her a time when she can expect a response: “Let me get back to you by tomorrow afternoon.” And then make sure that you do.

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Taj Mahal, India

The Taj Mahal in India is one of the wonders of the world and is one of the most beautiful mausoleums constructed by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite queen, Mumtaz Mahal. Located in Agra, white marble is used in the creation of this symbol of love and is considered to be the pinnacle of the famous Mughal architecture.

Story goes that the emperor was grief stricken when he lost his beloved third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It took several thousands of craftsmen, artisans and about twenty years to construct it. The masons, stonecutters, carvers, inlayers, calligraphers, painters and others were brought from the entire empire as well as from Iran and Central Asia. Semi-precious stones were used for inlay ornamentation. It later became the mausoleum of Shah Jahan too. This is a huge tourist attraction with one to two million tourists visiting it every year.

10 things happy couples do

Some couples just have to seem to have that extra something that makes their marriage great. But exactly what are those secrets of happily married couples; what they do that others don’t? Read on for 10 activities that happy couples do.

1. Go to bed together. Going to bed at the same time shows that you want to experience the closeness that can only be found in bed. I have found that some of our best conversations occur with my head on my husband’s shoulder lying in bed. My husband likes to stay up later than I do. But he also likes to cuddle with me in bed. So sometimes he will
go to bed with me and then get back up after we’ve had our cuddle time.

2. Have shared interests. Sharing your interests & ideas with life partner is
one of the activities of happy Couples. Stay together find things that they both enjoy doing. Before we had children my husband and I enjoyed four-wheeling in my husband’s jeep

3. Hold hands. Holding hands shows that you are still in love. That you cherish just touching your partner and need that connection whether you are walking through a store or just sitting on the couch. Holding hands and walking side by side shows that you feel it is important that you are together in the things that you do

4. Focus on the positive. Remaining positive is one of the important secrets of happy married couples.. Everyone has something that they dislike about their spouse whether it is that he bites his fingernails or she spends too much money on clothes. But couples that are happy focus more on the positive things about their spouse than the negative. They look not at the few things their spouse does wrong – but all of the things that they do right.

5. Forgive. One of the hardest things to do is to forgive. But couples that are happily married forgive freely forgive each other. Not only do they forgive each other, but they also do not bring up past mistakes. Once the misdeed is forgiven it is also forgotten.

6. Say I love you. “I love you,” is a very important sentence for happy married couples they like to tell each other. When you say the words you are reminding your spouse and reaffirming for yourself of the love that you feel.

7. Communicate. Commmunicate to stay connected with spouse. Communication is a secret to remain a happily married couple for years. Couples who can talk to each other stay together. Being able to communicate means that you can share the good things and discuss problems without getting angry. It also means that you probably talk to each other throughout the day. My husband and I communicate through email and phone calls during the day then always take time to talk to each other every evening.

8. Compromise. Sometimes you will disagree and that’s when compromising comes into play. If both spouses learn to give then both will be happy.

9. Share affection. Giving affection through hugs, kisses, and touching, is important. It creates a bond and keeps the romantic feelings alive.

10. Show respect. Each spouse needs to respect the other and their desires. Mutual respect means that consideration is taken for the others feelings.

Top 10 lucruri care mi le doresc de Craciun

In ultima vreme nu prea am mai postat pe aici, fiind acasa mai am si alte lucruri de facut, + ca nu m-am simtit grozav, asa ca am zis ca o sa reincep sa postez cand ma intorc la Bucuresti. Dar pentru ca am primit leapsa asta cu chestii care mi le doresc de Craciun, nu pot sa nu postez .

Asa ca top 10 things care mi le doresc de Craciun :

1. Sa fie zapada si frumos de Craciun si rev si toata perioada, ca altfel nu au farmec sarbatorile, nu e atmosfera aia.

2. Sa fiu alaturi de o persoana pe care s-o iubesc, si ea sa ma iubeasca.

3. Masina mea personala ( si bani pt tot ce implica asta).

4. Sanatate pt mine, si cei dragi mie ( si nu o zic la misto ).

5. Un proiect gata facut pe care sa stiu sa il prezint la P.S.I. + aceleasi chestii legat de licenta.

6. 2 carduri de cate 2-4gb pt telefoanele mele.

7. Sa-mi termine astia de reparat laptopul pana atunci, si sa nu mai am probleme cu el.

8. Sa pot sa respir bine in casa cand vin in vacanta.

9. Sa pot sa respir in casa cand vin acasa. (da, stiu ca am postat de 2 ori, asa mult imi doresc)

10. Sa castige ai mei la LOTO premiul cel mare, poate termina si ei odata casa aia si poate ma scot si pe mine din foame, imi iau si mie o masina, etc.

S-o preia mai departe cine vrea, nu vreau sa-mi sariti in cap