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Anonymous Posted 19 years ago
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Add ten percent

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00Dear friends,02br
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00(T00h00e following is one of the methods that you can use when you are the victim of criticism.02br
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01b00Add ten percent --- 02b00Defend yourself when it seems appropriate, but also consider the00 ten-percent solutio00n: Ten percent of the time, something you just bought will turn out to be cheaper elsewhere. Ten percent of the time, something you lent to someone will come back damaged. Ten percent of the time, even your best friend may say something thoughtless and regret it.00 00In other words, develop a thick skin.00 00It is often easier to assume that people are doing the best they can, and that many are simply unaware of the impact of their behavior. It costs far more to defend yourself constantly, to need to be right and in control.00 00Try forgiving, and you will get much more than ten percent in return. Refuse to accept some insults, even when hurled under the guise of love. By ignoring them, you’ll reduce tension, strengthen your relationships and increase your joy. )02br
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001)The subheading is "add ten percent". But I don't know add ten percent to what.02br
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002)Is "the ten percent solution" a common or famous principle in American life?02br
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003)By using "01font00It is often easier to assume that people are doing the best they can, and that many are simply unaware of the impact of their behavior. It costs far more to defend yourself constantly, to need to be right and in control. 02font00", what does the author intend to say?02br
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01) The heading doesn't make sense. 02br 02br 002) I've never heard this before in my life. 02br 02br 003) Is this homework, or are you simply asking to understand it?

  • 01) The heading doesn't make sense.
  • 02br 02br 002) I've never heard this before in my life.
  • 02br 02br 003) Is this homework, or are you simply asking to understand it?
  • Do you have any thoughts about what it might mean?
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01) The heading doesn't make sense. You are not adding 10%, you are considering that 10% of the time, things just don't go well.02br
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002) I've never heard this before in my life. It's not bad advice, but it's hardly a common philosophy.02br
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003) Is this homework, or are you simply asking to understand it? Do you have any thoughts about what it mi
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01cite10Anonymous12cite10(T10h10e following is one of the methods that you can use when you are the victim of criticism.12br
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11b10Add ten percent --- 12b10Defend yourself when it seems appropriate, but also consider the10 ten-percent solutio10n: Ten percent of the time, somethin
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0That makes perfect sense to me - I think your understanding is right on. 02br
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00You can either forgive or you can ignore, but if you are defending yourself and feel you need to be right, you are doing neither of those things. And in the long run, it's easier on yourself if you do forgive/ignore the criticisms and meanness from others, especially when you stop to think t

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