Tips To Be More Social With Your Boss

Its kind of practical tip and it works well too... just to make sure that "education is not wasted"

So how do you go from being Joe Employee to right-hand man? Check out these tips, and learn how to get in good with the powers that be.


1- Ask about his family

How to do it: It seems like a cliché, but your boss really will appreciate it if you demonstrate that you remember the names of significant others, spouses and children.
What to say: The next time he mentions his wife or his son, slip the relative's actual name into the conversation. Follow up on old conversations you've had about his family and ask how his son is doing in Little League, for example.

The limitations: Don't overdo it. If you ask about the family too often, your boss might find it invasive, or worse yet, a little creepy.


2- Discover your common interests

How to do it: Try to uncover something -- anything -- that you and your boss are both interested in. Does he have a tennis racket or set of golf clubs resting in the corner of his office? Is there a book about photography sitting on the shelf? Just keep your eyes and ears open. People have all types of passions and hobbies, so there's bound to be some interests you share.

What to say: Once you know what it is you have in common, give some subtle hints that the interest is mutual. Leave a copy of Golf Digest prominently displayed on your desk. Or mention that you're planning to catch the new photography exhibit downtown.

The limitations: Don't force yourself or pretend to be interested in something you're not. Most people can see right through that, and it reeks of brown-nosing.

3- Talk about the weekend

How to do it: Inquire about your boss' weekend, and before you know it, you'll be part of those weekend plans.

What to say: Come Fridays, get in the habit of asking your boss what he has planned for the weekend. And get in the habit of asking how his weekend went on Monday morning. Don't be afraid to ask specific questions about what he did, if he told you before the weekend.

The limitations: Don't get too personal. If, for some reason, your boss seems to be avoiding the question, take the hint.


4- Encourage invitations

How to do it: It might be too forward to ask your boss to join you for drinks straight out. But you can start by dropping subtle hints about where you're headed after work.

What to say: Talk about where you usually go for happy hour, or be sure to mention when you're making a trip to the coffee shop. You don't need to invite him out for coffee, but you can offer to bring him something back.

The limitations: Subtlety is key. If you make it obvious that you're fishing for an invitation, you'll probably never get one.

Offer him some food, find out when he works out and make the guy laugh…


5- Offer him snacks you bring from home

How to do it: Did your wife bake a cake? Do you have appetizing leftovers from the gourmet dinner you cooked the other night? Bring these types of things to the office more often, and offer them to your boss.

What to say: Just offer something to your boss the next time you're snacking at your desk as he walks by.

The limitations: It's fairly obvious, but only offer him food that tastes good. You don't want to put your boss in the awkward position of having to be polite.


6- Exercise with your boss

How to do it: Take note of your boss' workout routine, and try to adopt parts of it yourself.

What to say: If you visit the gym at the office, then this is a no-brainer: simply schedule your workouts to coincide with his. Even if you don't have a gym at the office, you can mention in passing the route you run or bike through on the weekends, and encourage him to join you.

The limitations: Some people prefer to work out alone. If your boss gives the signal that he or she likes to go solo, lay off.


7- Be more informal in your e-mail

How to do it: Use a friendlier, more casual and conversational tone in e-mail exchanges.

What to say: Sign off with words like "thanks" or "best," instead of "regards." And leave out salutations like "dear" and "to."

The limitations: Only set this tone if your boss has already done it with you. The surest way to know if your boss is okay with this type of informality is if he uses it first.


8- Become an expert

How to do it: Become an expert on a subject that's useful to your boss -- be it work-related or otherwise -- and it will encourage him or her to approach you more often with questions, which can be a great starting point for conversations.

What to say: Offer your boss advice, but stay modest. No one likes a know-it-all or show-off.

The limitations: Always remain professional -- offer your thoughts only when you're asked. There's a fine line between being helpful and being annoying.


9- Have a good sense of humor

How to do it: Above all, show your boss what a funny guy you can be. Everyone loves to laugh, and we all tend to surround ourselves with people who can make us laugh.

What to say: Make jokes and funny observations whenever an opportunity presents itself. (Just make sure they're actually funny).

The limitations: Keep things tasteful. Trust your instincts about jokes that your boss may find inappropriate or offensive.

credit to el_zafa from ehoza.com here
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makna tarikh lahir anda

this is another version of your DOB secrets but it's completely different from my last entry. it's in Malay

Kalau anda dilahirkan pada 1Hb, 10Hb, 19Hb, 28Hb dalam mana-mana bulan, anda adalah no.1

Kalau anda dilahirkan pada 2Hb, 11Hb, 20Hb, 29Hb dalam mana-mana bulan, anda adalah no.2

Kalau anda dilahirkan pada 3Hb, 12Hb, 21Hb, 30Hb dalam mana-mana bulan, anda adalah no.3

Kalau anda dilahirkan pada 4Hb, 13Hb, 22Hb, 31Hb dalam mana-mana bulan, anda adalah no.4

Kalau anda dilahirkan pada 5Hb, 14Hb, 23Hb dalam mana-mana bulan, anda adalah no.5

Kalau anda dilahirkan pada 6Hb, 15Hb, 24Hb dalam mana-mana bulan, anda adalah no.6

Kalau anda dilahirkan pada 7Hb, 16Hb, 25Hb dalam mana-mana bulan, anda adalah no.7

Kalau anda dilahirkan pada 8Hb, 17Hb, 26Hb dalam mana-mana bulan, anda adalah no.8

Kalau anda dilahirkan pada 9Hb, 18Hb, 27Hb dalam mana-mana bulan, anda adalah no.9

can you see, my number (the blue one) is still 7. that's why i love number 7 so much


no.1
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Anda sangat cerdik, jujur, lucu, degil, rajin, terus-terang, cemburu dalam asas pertandingan, baik hati, peramah dan autoriti. Anda ingin mendahului dalam apa jua keadaan. Anda seorang yang berdikari, berkeyakinan dan tidak pernah berada di bawah pimpinan orang lain. Anda akan bercinta dalam usia yang muda tapi akan berkahwin pada usia yang matang. Anda tidak suka akan orang yang bertentangan pendapat dengan anda. Malah anda juga menyimpan dendam dengan orang yang bersalah dengan anda. Anda seorang yang kuat belanja. Pada masa hadapan anda adalah professional dalam kerjaya yang anda ceburi. Namun terdapat juga orang yang kecil hati dengan pencapaian anda. Anda mempunyai keluarga yang bahagia. Pasangan ideal anda adalah no.4, 6, 8.

no.2
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Tak kira apa pun, anda akan disukai oleh semua orang kerana anda berperanankan Bulan dan semua orang suka akan bulan. Em...bagus! Anda suka bermimpi siang. Anda kurang berkeyakinan terhadap diri sendiri. Jadi and perlu membuat perubahan ke atas hidup anda. Anda adalah seorang yang sukar diramal kerana anda membuat perubahan berdasarkan masa dan keadaan. Anda juga seorang yang mementingkan diri sendiri tetapi and mempunyai bakat dalam muzikal, seni dan komunikasi lisan. Sikap anda seperti bulan yang datang keredupan dan pudar jadi semua orang boleh mengetahui perubahan anda. Anda boleh menjadi Mahatma Gandhi yang kedua kerana cinta akan keamanan. Anda juga seorang yang bertanggungjawab dalam keluarga. Pasangan ideal anda adalah no.2, 5, 9.

no.3
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Anda adalah seorang yang berhati keras, pentingkan diri sendiri, kuat agama dan suka untuk mempertingkatkan kehidupan sendiri. Anda mempunyai masalah keluarga dan anda dapat mengharungi dengan kesabaran anda. Anda sangat pandai bercakap, wajah yang cantik, jadi ke mana saja anda pergi anda akan dapat apa yang anda inginkan. Daripada hari lahir anda, anda perlu berkerja keras untuk berjaya. Anda juga seorang yang menghormati orang yang lebih tua daripada anda. Bukannya senang nak menjalinkan hubungan sama ada percintaan, kekeluargaan atau persahabatan. Sekiranya anda suka akan sikap seseorang itu, maka hubungan itu akan berpanjangan. Anda suka akan kebebasan, pencipta di mana ada anda akan membawa harapan, kegembiraan dan keceriaan ke dunia ini. Pasangan ideal anda adalah no.6, 9.

no.4
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Anda adalah seorang yang amat degil dan rajin. Mungkin anda akan menjauhkan orang lain daripada anda kerana kata-kata anda. Anda seorang yang bertimbang rasa akan masalah orang lain. Anda berbakat dalam penyelidikan dan seni. Anda akan membantu ahli keluarga atau kawan-kawan yang menghadapi masalah tanpa berfikir panjang. Anda kena berhati-hati dengan orang sekeliling anda kerana mereka mungkin akan mempergunakan anda. Kawan-kawan anda akan menghabiskan masa dan wang ringgit anda dan selepas itu menjauhi daripada anda apabila anda dah tak ada nilai buat mereka lagi. Walau bagaimanapun anda tetap seorang yang sabar dan tegas. Pasangan ideal anda adalah no.1, 8.

no.5
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Anda sangat popular dalam komuniti. Anda boleh menyelesaikan sesuatu perkara hanya secara lisan. Anda mempunyai akal fikiran dalam menjalani perniagaan. Namun anda terlalu terburu-buru. Anda adalah seorang yang humor di kalangan kawan-kawan dan ahli keluarga. Kawan-kawan dan ahli keluarga anda juga akan minta bantuan anda apabila mereka memerlukan bantuan. Anda bukan seorang yang setia dalam hubungan percintaan. Anda suka perubahan dan kebebasan. Anda mempunyai ciri-ciri seorang pengembara dan ahli silap mata.. Anda mempelajari hidup melalui pengalaman. Pasangan ideal anda adalah no.1 , 2, 9.

no.6
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Anda dilahirkan untuk menikmati hidup ini. Anda tidak pedulikan apa-apa perkara dan hanya ingin berseronok dalam hidup anda saja. Anda sangat pandai dalam pelajaran dan pengurusan perniagaan. Anda seorang genius, baik hati (tapi hanya orang yang beranggapan anda orang baik), mempunyai paras rupa yang cantik atau kacak. Semua benda yang baik akan datang pada anda. Anda mengambil berat ke atas ahli keluarga dan kawan-kawan anda. Pada pandangan mereka, anda adalah seorang yang murah hati, peramah, adil saksama dan mempunyai penilaian yang tajam. Pasangan ideal anda adalah no.1, 3, 9.

no.7
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Anda mempunyai daya tarikan kepada sesiapa saja. Anda adalah seorang yang realistik, yakin, gembira dan merupakan seorang yang genius dalam bidang pendidikan, muzik, seni dan nyanyian. Anda mempunyai masalah sikap iaitu panas baran. Namun demikian, anda banyak melakukan pengorbanan untuk keluarga. Anda meletakkan keluarga di tempat yang amat tinggi sekali sehingga kadang-kadang mengabaikan kebahagian diri sendiri. Anda telah dilahirkan untuk memberi sumbangan kepada dunia ini. Jadi anda seorang yang bagus dan seorang yang amat gembira. Pasangan ideal anda adalah no.2.

no.8
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Anda mempunyai personaliti yang sangat kuat jadi tak ada orang yang memahami anda. Kepakaran anda hanyalah menuding jari pada sesuatu benda. Anda juga mengalami pelbagai dugaan dalam hidup. Semua masalah ini telah menjadikan anda lebih kuat dan tabah. Anda memperjuangkan keadilan. Kebanyakan masa anda telah dihabiskan bersama-sama dengan kawan-kawan. Anda seorang yang disiplin dalam hidup, tidak putus asa dan berani. Faktor-faktor ini telah membawa anda ke puncak kejayaan. Anda juga adalah seorang ahli pasukan, keluarga dan pejuang yang sangat bagus. Pasangan ideal anda adalah no.1, 4.

no.9
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Anda adalah seorang yang sangat tabah dari segi fizikal dan juga mental. Anda mempunyai penilaian yang sangat tajam. Anda juga adalah seorang yang sangat dihormati dalam komuniti. Anda adalah orang yang boleh menerima cabaran dan berjaya dalam apa jua yang anda buat. Pada usia yang muda anda selalu bertentangan dengan ibu bapa anda. Tapi apabila usia anda telah semakin meningkat anda adalah seorang anak yang taat dan hormati mereka. Anda sesuai menceburi bigan kejuruteraan atau perbankan kerana orang lain percaya dan yakin akan anda. Anda merupakan model teladan kepada orang lain. Pasangan ideal anda adalah no. 3, 5, 6.
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secret of your date of birth (as mentioned in Seminar Tarikh Lahir)

when we said about secret, yess, i mean SECRET, everybody is interested to know more. because that is the natural habit of human.

and now, in this entry, i would like to reveal the secret of your date of birth as mentioned in Seminar Tarikh Lahir

Let's begin your date of birth. mine as example.

mine is at 7th of June 1983

so it becomes 07 06 1983

it must be done this way. look at the graph provided below and just follow the simple calculation made

realize the last number u got? that is your birth date number. so what does each of the number means?

my number is 7

here it is

No 1 ==
the keywords is "own", a natural leader, got many ideas, dislike being ordered, proud and arrogant, creative, perfectionist, positive thinker, didn't trust others ability, but if you gonna trust someone then it's gonna be the real trust

No 2 ==
the keywords is your "voice", easy to confuse, don't have a final decision, easily manipulated, too sensitive, a good follower, understanding person, highly patient, a bit jealousy, kind hearted, can be trusted, honest, emotional, easy to forgive somebody

No 3 ==
the keywords is "active", easy to fame, quite good looking, hot head, impatient, fast in doing job but it's not perfect, furious, easy to be a friend with, quite talkative, fashion addicted, high lust, artistic, love to critic, love to control, egoist person

No 4 ==
a good planner, love to learn new things and , never give up, hardworking, brilliant, spendthrift, squanderers, afraid being cheated but at the last still being cheated too, bad perception, stingy, very loyal, logical thinker, hate high risk

No 5 ==
looking for opportunity, hardworking, need to learn how to relax, easily promoted, stubborn, life is a learning process, adventurous, charming, a risk taker, love shopping and spendthrift, love business, know how to earn money, emotional, quite sexy (sexy huh?)

No 6 ==
money blinded (i guess the right words in their eyes is only money, money, money), caring person, money controller, high taste, brilliant, only love to sit at home, honest, humanity, greedy (remember, money blinded hahahaha)

No 7 ==
supporter, love to argue, quite sensitive, strong sixth sense feelings, is a superstitious believer, someone who bears a grudge, a thinker, love to being alone, love to analysis

No 8 ==
a responsible person and love pressure, head strong, loyal, regulated nicely, materialistic, ambitious, love powers (love being a superman?) kind hearted, easily sympathized, strong sixth sense feelings, love to be responsible

No 9 ==
love victory (who didn't huh?), good public relationship, easy to communicate with older person, sharing is caring, global thinker, lovely type person, romantic, sensitive, neat type person, understanding, emotional

footnote : and this is all o get for attending the seminar. interesting isn't it? hahahaha. another version of this story can be read here
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What my name means

You entered: nurhana nadia

There are 12 letters in your name.
Those 12 letters total to 52
There are 6 vowels and 6 consonants in your name.

Your number is: 7

The characteristics of #7 are: Analysis, understanding, knowledge, awareness, studious, meditating.

The expression or destiny for #7:
Thought, analysis, introspection, and seclusiveness are all characteristics of the expression number 7. The hallmark of the number 7 is a good mind, and especially good at searching out and finding the truth. You are so very capable of analyzing, judging and discriminating, that very little ever escapes your observation and deep understanding. You are the type of person that can really get involved in a search for wisdom or hidden truths, often becoming an authority on whatever it is your are focusing on. This can easily be of a technical or scientific nature, or it may be religious or occult, it matters very little, you pursue knowledge with the same sort of vigor. You can make a very fine teacher, or because of a natural inclination toward the spiritual, you may become deeply emerged in religious affairs or even psychic explorations. You tend to operate on a rather different wavelength, and many of your friends may not really know you very well. The positive aspects of the 7 expression are that you can be a true perfectionist in a very positive sense of the word. You are very logical, and usually employ a quite rational approach to most things you do. You can be so rational at times that you almost seem to lack emotion, and when you are faced with an emotional situation, you may have a bit of a problem coping with it. You have excellent capabilities to study and learn really deep and difficult subjects, and to search for hidden fundamentals. At full maturity you are likely to be a very peaceful and poised individual.

If there is an over supply of the number 7 in your makeup, the negative aspects of the number may be apparent. The chief negative of 7 relates to the limited degree of trust that you may have in people. A tendency to be highly introverted can make you a bit on the self-centered side, certainly very much self-contained . Because of this, you are not very adaptable, and you may tend to be overly critical and intolerant. You really like to work alone, at your own pace and in your own way. You neither show or understand emotions very well.

Your Soul Urge number is: 7

A Soul Urge number of 7 means:
With a number 7 Soul Urge you are very fond of reading, and retreating to periods of being alone and away from the disruptions of the outer world. You like to dream and develop you idealistic understandings, to study and analyze, to gain knowledge and wisdom. You may be too laid back and withdrawn to really succeed in the business world, and you will be much more comfortable in circumstances that are tolerant of your reserve, your analytical approach, and your desire to use your mind rather than your physical being.

You are very timid around people that you don't know very well, so much so at times that casual conversation and social situations can be strained. You tend to repress your emotions to the extend that some people have a good bit of difficult understanding you. You tend to be very selective with friends and you don't easily adapt to new environments or to new people very quickly.

The negative traits of the 7 include becoming too much the introvert and isolated from others.

Your Inner Dream number is: 9

An Inner Dream number of 9 means:
You dream of being creative, intellectual, and universal; the selfless humanitarian. You understand the needy and want to help them. You would love to be a person people count on for support and advice.

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Night At Paris

It’s not easy to photograph the world-famous buildings of Paris that have been shot to death, but why not take out the camera when the sun is down?

Paris is called “the City of Lights” with good reason — one look at the city’s glittering skyline at night, and it is easy to see why.

The many famous buildings that make up its nightscape are bathed in a flattering glow of hundreds of subtle spotlights. Clever positioning of these spotlights gives each of these architectural and historical icons a flattering, almost otherworldly look.

The Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame cathedral, the Louvre, the Arc de Triomphe — all are well-recognised Parisian icons that are visited by millions every year. They are unashamedly big, bold and shout character. All are grand testaments to religious, nationalistic and historical prowess.

But sadly, most visitors only bother to see these timeless edifices on day tours when they form a massive and hectic scrum with thousands of other like-minded tourists who are there to get a quick, happy snap of themselves in front of “whatever-it-is” before moving on as part of the tourist tsunami that ebbs and flows across Paris’s main attractions daily.
But night time, when the tour groups are busy plowing through the hotel buffet, is when these icons begin to glow peacefully. And this is really the best time to see and feel them. With so few others around, you get a much more personal experience unencumbered by the teeming masses.
And if you are into photography and have a tripod, this is better than heaven . . .

The Louvre — home of the Mona Lisa, amongst many other splendid displays — is the museum of antiquities and arts, and is almost as fantastic on the outside as on the inside. Nearly 20 years ago, the famous architect I. M. Pei designed a glass-and-metal pyramid to express modernism in a classical form.

The pyramid, while impressive by day, becomes magical at night when it is lit from within. Geometric pool of water reflect and allow for symmetry.
I tend to shoot architecture at an angle (sometimes refered to as a “Dutch Angle”. Long story. Don’t ask). This breaks away from the innate symmetry of most buildings and forces the viewer to follow different lines wherever the eye may take them.

First, adjust your camera on the tripod for composition. Next, if your camera has a manual setting, switch to that.

Now, find out what the correct exposure for this night scene is. And finally, overexpose by 1 or 2 stops to record the subtly reflected light in the clouds. Don’t forget to set the shutter release on self-timer. This way, you won’t shake the camera when you press the button.

This is all a bit hit and miss — more art than science — so take plenty of shots and experiment. I positioned my travelling partner in an odd silhouetted pose in order to add a bit of mystery.

The Notre Dame is one of the oldest and, to my mind, the grandest of Parisian landmarks. I went there during the day and there were at least 3,000 other people packed in front of it, completely obscuring the beautiful cobblestone plaza. But at 7pm, just after nightfall, there were just a handful of locals milling about.
That’s me in the foreground. I opened the shutter for 20 seconds (once again, slightly over-exposing using manual control), moved in front of the camera and stood still. This way, all the other moving passers-by disappeared as they moved through the frame, and I had Notre Dame all to myself!

Also, having someone in the shot helps to give a sense of size and perspective. By setting the White Balance on Auto, and overexposing a bit, you get a fairly desaturated shot which is halfway to being a black-and-white shot — perfect for showing off architecture against a surreal night sky . . .

The Arc de Triomphe is a massive arch that sits in the middle of the busiest — and craziest — roundabout in the world. In this photo, I wanted to show the frantic, swirling traffic around this timeless, patient, sombre war
memorial.

Once again, by using the Dutch Angle technique, the Arc looks like it is leaning backward against the on-rush of traffic, somewhat taken aback by its randomness.

The trick here is to shoot at varying speeds, from a 1/4 second up to 10 seconds or more.

Each shutter speed will blur the passing traffic differently. Take your time and remember to adjust your aperture to match your shutter speed. Can’t slow it down or speed it up enough using the shutter and aperture controls? Adjust your ASA “film” speed.

Ahh, Le Grande Dame of the Parisian skyline — the Eiffel Tower, possibly the most well-recognised architectural icon in the world. The idea of night photography is not only to see these awesome sights in a different, less cliched setting. The challenge for us photographers — day or night — is to find a fresh angle to make a building photographed millions of times each year look fresh and eye-catching again.

To do this, it helps to first scout around all sides of the tower to see if there are any props that you can use to enhance the shot, whether by framing it or by setting a mood somehow.

By day, the Eiffel Tower is asleep. No lights, no energy, nothing but steel girders. But at night, around 7pm in the autumn and winter, the Eiffel Tower comes to life, bathed in a royal blue light. And here’s the kicker: every hour for just 5 minutes, the tower sparkles with thousands of white flashing lights that simulate fireworks!

In this shot, I wanted to have the medium blue of the not-quite-night sky complement the blue of the tower lights. And the sparkling white lights, of course. But because the Eiffel Tower is so tall and vertical, even with all the lights on, it would have looked odd against a featureless sky. So the trick was to find something interesting to frame it. I found this old-fashioned merry-go-round and a hotdog stand across the street.
I set up the camera to shoot at a slightly slow shutter speed to record the movement of the merry-go-round, it’s warm lights juxtaposed with the cool blues of the tower and sky.

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