We live in a global society and it seems the proverb 'when in Rome' applies less and less. International organisations (be it a software company or automobile manufacturers) put in a great effort to shape rules and norms acceptable for all the participants, from different backgrounds. Be a person...

There is a friend of mine. he has planned to move to Usa for study which is gonna take 5 years. He is doubtful though, whether he is gonna have a good life being far from family(it's not easy at all, some how impossible, to go for a visit or come back for a visit, due to the visa issues) to aim ...

I have noticed that when talking to people, they state their opinion on something, and then I state mine, and then they agree with me even if it contradicts what they originally said. Is this something everybody does? How do I politely ask people to preserve their initial ideas?

Without evading the question (e.g. by abruptly changing to another topic) or directly refusing (e.g. 'Sorry, but I don't wish to answer.' or 'This is a personal question.') that would seem strange because this question is common, how can I politely avoid answering? One reason: I don't believe ...

Recently I faced a problem, My colleague is high tempered and we were discussing something on some topic. Suddenly he started shouting after that I realize that whatever I was explaining, he is unable to understand. I started to explain it again in different way with example. Still his behavior ...

Sometimes, for example, when I'm the only one in the room waiting for a meeting to start the project manager will come in and say "You're the only one here?" I don't think she means this literally, because she is very smart. I don't know how else to interpret the question though. What is the pro...

This is the first time I buy a vehicle on my own, so I have no experience in this matter. Today I will be meeting someone who is selling their motorbike. I think he is asking too much for it so I want to make a reasonable offer without offending him. What is the best way to do it?

This doesn't happen often, but occasionally, when I get really excited about something, when I try to talk, I trip up on my words, stutter a bit, and what-not. I'm not even really sure why it happens, and it doesn't happen super often. For example, once I got really excited about a physics book ...

I never thought I would ask this here, but I really don't know what to say to my grandmother right now. This year, she's been admitted to hospital several times. Most of these because of seemingly trivial symptoms, but mostly digestive issues - nausea, diarrhea, and such. She's in her 80s. Just...

This is my other question, and you can find the background of this question there. When my grandmother was admitted to hospital, we (the whole family in town) are taking turns staying at the hospital. However, my biggest fear is when her health is failing to critical condition, or even worse, dy...

I have a bit of a problem with my girlfriend, in that things aren't getting done because she is forgetful about things she doesn't like to do. We've had many discussions on the topic, and we both agree these are things that need to be done, and she agrees that she needs to do them. I do my part t...