Have you ever been in a situation where you hoped that a conversation would go well only to have been disappointed by several awkward pauses that you still regret but can’t take back? If you’ve had such an experience, you know that the consequences can range from embarrassing and socially devastating to insignificant, depending on who you’re talking to. When you’re on a first date or at a job interview, the last thing you want is to look like a poor conversationalist. With that said, here are five tips you can use to avoid awkward pauses in conversation: 1. Know Something About Who You’re Talking to If it isn’t a spur-of-the-moment conversation and you have a little bit of time to prep, you might want to look into some of the person’s interests and prepare yourself with some discussion material. For example, you could use a site like Deily to…

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‘Being happier’ might seem like a mythical concept, but actually, it’s not. While we can’t promise you’ll wake up with a beaming smile and a spring in your step every day, the following four ideas could help you on your way. Get rid of your drains Have you ever heard of comparing your friends to radiators and drains? If not, it’s time to start doing it! A radiator friend is one that gives you warmth and heat. They are a joy to be around, and you miss them when they’re not there. A drain friend, however, drains away all of your energy. You feel exhausted after spending time with them, usually mentally. http://www.changingpeople.co.uk/2009/do-you-radiate-or-drain/ explains more about the radiator and drain idea. If your friends are radiators, you need to nurture them and be a radiator back. But if you have a friend who is a drain, it’s time to cut…

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I’ve travelled many different ways: as a backpacker when I was younger, with family when I was even younger, but now that I’m older I really relish going ‘all out’ when I’m on holiday. I want to come back from my trip feeling relaxed, pampered and ready to get back into the day-to-day routine with a little more spring in my step. What makes a luxurious holiday feel a little more luxurious? Well the team at http://www.bluechipholidays.co.uk/ did some research into this and polled numerous people over the age of 18 as to what is the most important feature for them in a high-end holiday home. The people voted that a hot tub is the number one luxury holiday must have  with a garden or balcony coming in at second. The study went on to analysis the differences in preferences depending on the age groups and nationality of the respondents. I found…

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you are over the moon. But immediately you then think about the responsibility. Much like men automatically think about a stag party; the girls think about their hen. It’s natural. It’s the reason to get out and celebrate the impending marriage. Sending your best girlfriend off to the world of married life in style. But it’s down to you to organise. Don’t threat. Stay calm and follow these tips to plan the ultimate Hen party your bride will be proud of. Guest list Much like the wedding has a guest list so does the hen party. You need to make sure that all your bridges best girl pals are invited. You need to make sure that everyone she would want to be there is there. This includes mothers of both bride and groom and any other female family members that would need to be included. They may choose not to…

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If you’re travelling abroad or you’re preparing to enjoy a staycation, you may be thinking about renting a car. If you have limited experience of car rentals, and you’re not sure where to begin, follow these simple steps to avoid any stress and get the best deal. Before you go Before you travel, it’s worth carrying out some research. This will give you an idea of prices and you can then make comparisons between different companies. Look out for prices, which appear to be impossibly low. The chances are that the firm is advertising a basic price, which then increases significantly when you add insurance and extras. Consider when you want to rent your car and where you will pick it up and drop it off. You may have to pay extra for different locations. If you’re flying, hiring a car at the airport can help to save you money…

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If you’re going on a vacation, the chances are that it’s because you need some serious relaxation and rest. Here are a handful of ways to make it utterly idyllic. Book Good Flight Times It can be very tempting to book the cheapest flights when going on vacation. After all, this leaves you more money for treats and upgrades when you arrive. However, the cheapest flights are usually the ones at the worst time. They might mean you have to arrive at the airport at 3 am, for example, which probably means you won’t get any sleep at all that night. Or, they might leave your vacation city very early in the morning. This will mean you have to get up super early on the last night of your holiday. This will undo all of your hard relaxation work! Consider paying a  little more for flights at a better…

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You should always be looking at changes you can make to benefit your life. There are also many things about your life that you may want to change or improve. And you have to think about what those things are. Here is a list of some of the amazing changes you can make that will benefit your life right now. Lose Weight Many people are unhappy about their appearance and think they need to lose weight. The good news for you is that there are plenty of tips to help you lose weight. You might think about dieting and heading to the gym on a frequent basis. But, there are also exercises you can do at home such as going running and cycling. And it’s important to make sure you dedicate time and effort to losing weight so you can be sure you enjoy results from it. Be Happy in…

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