If the joke makes you crack up so hard you might faint or die, send 💀. For example, if they ask, “Was it just me, or was that party super lame? 👀” send back “💯 you’re so right. ” For example, “😶 I have no idea what you’re talking about!” This might not stop them from asking again, so be prepared to either give them the truth or tell them you can’t....

Afrikaans: Dankie (standard). Bengali: ধন্যবাদ (Dhon-no-baad). Cambodian (Khmer): អរគុណ (Ar-Kun). Cantonese: 多謝 (Doll jie). Dutch: Dank u (formal). Dank je (informal). Estonian: Aitäh. Finnish: Kiitos. French: Merci. German: Danke schön (formal). Danke (informal). Hebrew: Toda raba, Toda Icelandic: Takk (Tahck). Italian: Grazie. Japanese: Arigato gozamaisu (formal). Arigato (informal). Korean: Kamsabinida (frm. ), Komawo (inf. ). Korean:고맙습니다 (Koh-mahp-soom-ni-da) Krio: Tenki. Latin: Gratias ago. Malay: Terima kasih. Malayalam: നന്ദി (Na-nni). Mandarin Chinese: 谢谢 (Shyieh, Shyieh)....

Volunteering Going to public events Signing up for a class Training your dog Teaching yourself a new recipe Reading a new book Learning some new yoga moves Signing up for a hobby class Choose a movie to watch instead of asking for a second opinion. Do a solo hobby or activity that you enjoy. Make your own plans instead of relying on someone else. Telling your mom that she has to call you before heading over to your apartment Politely declining a friend who asks you to see a movie you’re not interested in Explaining to a co-worker that you can’t switch shifts due to prior plans...

However, one must carefully vet every collaboration before signing on the dotted line. Though a business partnership may look good on paper, asking key questions beforehand can help ensure your prospective partner actually ticks all of the right boxes. Below, a panel of Newsweek Expert Forum members each share one question to ask a potential business partner before officially joining forces. 1. “What are you passionate about?” When connecting with new people—whether there’s a partnership opportunity or someone simply thought we should meet—I love to ask this question: What are you most passionate about right now?...

“I adore that smile, Liam. ” “Your smile! I love it, Ren. Gets me every time. ” Or if you’re still getting to know each other, hold his gaze and offer a more casual compliment: “You know, I really like your smile, Francisco. ” “Your smile sort of curves up on one end—I love it so much. ” “Your lips are so amazing. I love watching you smile. ” “I adore the way you furrow your brows when you smile....

Sadeek Clark-Harrison died from a single shot to the head fired through a front-door window around 2:45 a.m. in the city’s Frankford neighborhood, police said. Officers arrived within minutes of the shooting at the 5000 block of Ditman Street to find the boy, identified by family members as Clark-Harrison, bleeding from his mouth, Deputy Commissioner Melvin Singleton told reporters. Clark-Harrison was at home with his grandmother and 10-year-old sister when there was a knock at the door....

Great leaders are those who are able to balance the big picture of the company mission with the finer details of how employees contribute to the achievement of business goals. Developing that balance means leaders need to actively acquire and refine their skills. As experts, Newsweek Expert Forum members know that refining those skills is an ongoing process, so below, they each share one skill every manager needs to effectively lead and coach employees....

Yet despite spending much of our lives asleep, a surprising number of myths persist about this period that’s so important for both body and mind. Dr. Rachel Ward, a family doctor who has appeared on BBC Breakfast, explained the multiple benefits of getting a good night’s sleep to Newsweek. She said: “Day to day, sleep energises us both physically and mentally and without it we feel tired, irritable and generally function less well....

In fact, just when you think he cannot go any further below the belt with his cutting insults and inappropriate jibes, he bests himself and always manages to get a rise out of both his targets and viewers at home. Speaking to Newsweek at the 2021 London Film Festival, one of the show’s writers, Georgia Pritchett, revealed that Culkin often pitches in when it comes to his character’s lines....

In the workplace, talk to your boss about what you’ve achieved. Ask for their thoughts on your strengths so they get a chance to think about the value you add: “I’d like to get your input on what you think my strengths are and how I can put them to use for the company. I know in the last three months, my team accomplished…”[3] X Trustworthy Source Harvard Business Review Online and print journal covering topics related to business management practices Go to source With a partner or friend, use “I” statements to let them know how you’re feeling undervalued: “I feel hurt and a little disappointed when you don’t thank me for making dinner every night....

For instance, you may seek comfort and distraction in a romance with your best friend after a death in the family. For instance, say, “I have strong feelings for you and I want to be more than just a friend, but I will totally understand if you aren’t interested in taking things to the next level. " An unrequited crush can put tension on a friendship over time, so it is good to be honest regardless of the outcome....

Feel free to chat with your agender friends and acquaintances to see what the label means to them. Brands like Nicopanda, Telfar, I and Me, RICH MNISI, Riley Studio, Wildfang, Entireworld, and Collusion are well-known for their “genderless” clothing options. [3] X Research source Remember: you don’t have to choose a set hairstyle and clothing style if you don’t want to! If you’re already comfortable with your clothing and hairstyle, you have no obligation to change things up....

However, there are ways to keep your brand top of mind for consumers and industry peers. The key is being able to adapt and adjust your strategy to suit the times. To help you do this, a panel of Newsweek Expert Forum members shared ways institutions can maintain relevance amidst the constant shifting trends and challenges in their industry. 1. Ask Clients What They Want The key to a great brand is authenticity, however, you must be able to evolve with the times while still maintaining your unique promise of value....

Your underlying beliefs about relationships could be fueling your jealousy. For instance, you might feel like your partner’s exes are always a threat to your relationship, or that if your friends have fun with someone else, they won’t like you anymore. [2] X Research source You might also have deep-rooted insecurities that cause you to feel like if other people are successful, it means you aren’t as good as them or that it takes away a chance for you to find success....

Aim to do about 3 sets of squat jumps that are around 8 reps each. [2] X Research source If you want to make your exercise a little more difficult, try doing it while holding weights or a medicine ball. This exercise develops fast twitch muscles you’ll use to burst from the starting line and change directions while you’re running. Try to do 2–3 sets of 8–10 split squats per leg....

Police in Waterford Township said they received reports of threat on social media Thursday that stated “Mason better watch out,” referring to Mason Middle School, WDIV reported. The post also included an image of a firearm. Police say that a 13-year-old Mason Middle School student, who has not been identified, is allegedly behind the threat, and that he admitted to posting it when interviewed by investigators. The teenager was charged with knowingly making a false report of terrorism, a felony that carries up to 20 years in prison if convicted....

For example, you could say something like, “Hey 🙂 how are you doing today?” If he asks you what you’re up to, you might say, “I’m just chilling at home tonight. Do you have any big plans?” For example, if he says something like, “Did you have a good day” you may say, “Absolutely not!” followed by, “I had a GREAT day haha. ” When he says, “What are you doing today?...

If you both have the same gaming consoles and games, you can easily sync up your devices and play together. Try building a new world in Minecraft or seeing who can beat Rainbow Road in Mario Kart. Mix things up a bit and order her food for her. Just like if you were at a restaurant in person, you can order her food and have it sent to her house. The fun part is she’ll have no idea what you ordered until it gets there!...

Now, nearly a year into the pandemic, leaders have had more time to test different approaches and evaluate the future of their operations. Below, 14 members of Newsweek Expert Forum share predictions for how workplaces will be different in 2021 and how industry leaders can prepare for these coming changes now. More Comprehensive Approaches to Marketing Integration COVID-19 has changed the workplace in significant ways in 2020, and more people are working from home than ever before....