Life Skills We Didn’t Learn in School
What you should do each month when your bank statement comes
What is balance your account or checkbook? Not all graduating students have mastered money management and/or credit card use. All these skills use basic arithmetical functions
This gets the worm, and you can get a jump on the day if you’re one of them.
What is early bird? Rising early is good for your mental health as well as your physical health, it gives you more quiet time, and it helps improve sleep.
What is the holiday renowned for giving roses and other romantic gestures?
Valentine’s Day. Roses are the most common flowers given on Valentine’s Day. They are also near the top of the list for Mother’s Day
The Harry Potter series is set in this country.
What is United Kingdom (or England or Britain)? The movies are filmed across the United Kingdom.
How to physically take care of yourself when confronted with an attacker
What is self-defense? Gym class offers the opportunity to teach this life skill.
Table manners, social graces, writing thank-you notes, RSVP to an invitation, etc.
What is etiquette? Do you remember when hats were never allowed indoors?
Thoughts turn into words, and words turn into these.
What are actions? Repeated actions become habits.
What are we “paying someone” when we say something like, “Wow, that scarf really brings out the color of your eyes!”?
A compliment. Generally, when you say something nice about a person, you are paying them a compliment.
Thomas Magnum lives and works in this state
What is Hawaii? The show is Magnum, P.I., and Magnum (Tom Selleck) lives in the guesthouse on the estate of Robin Masters (John Hillerman). The show won two Emmys.
Wild turkeys sleep here.
What are trees? They sleep in trees because they have poor night vision, and it keeps them safe from predators.
How to write a formal document that provides an overview of your professional qualifications, otherwise known as a CV or this
What is resume? Students are also not taught how to apply for jobs.
Sometimes when you think you’re hungry, it’s not really hunger; your body is really this D word.
What is dehydrated? The Seattle Times reports that the difference between the internal cues of hunger and thirst can be subtle. If, after drinking a glass of water, you’re still hungry, then it’s probably hunger.
What do we call it when you do good work for no pay?
Volunteering. Think about something you can volunteer to do where you live. Volunteers often find it rewarding to make positive contributions.
You’ve Got Mail is set in this large city.
What is New York City? The film stars Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, whose romance builds through an email conversation.
Forrest Gump is set in this southern state.
What is Alabama? Tom Hanks plays Forrest Gump, a man with an IQ of 75.
The deductions that come out of a paycheck and shock many newly employeed teenagers
What are taxes? We all have stories about people we know who are utterly shocked when they receive their first paycheck. Students are often not taught how to file taxes and require their parents guidance.
This facial expression is the quickest way to get out of a bad mood.
What is smile? It sends a message to your brain and can actually trick your mind into feeling happier.
What courteous word helps turn a question into a request rather than a demand?
Please. People are often more receptive to a request rather than a demand.
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House of Cards is set in this literal and figurative swamp.
What is Washington, D.C.? The city is built on a riverbank that is a floodplain, which is one reason
The art of the back-and-forth between employee and employer or with the rental agent
What is negotiation? Negotiation isn’t limited to business arrangements. We negotiate with friends and family as well, especially when setting boundaries
When our personal life is on track but we’re overwhelmed by world events, turn this off for a few days.
What is the news? Bad news sells, and removing yourself from it for a day or two is the quickest and easiest way to attain a renewed sense of optimism.
What is a term for when we give money to charity?
Pledge, donate, or contribute. It’s a good idea to check out an organization before donating to one you’re not familiar with.
Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan are sleepless in this city.
What is Seattle? The film is Sleepless in Seattle, and it preceded You’ve Got Mail.
This was the 1980s Swiss fashion accessory craze.
What is Swatch? Did you know Swatch stands for “second watch”?