Don't Say This to Your BOSS!

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1. "I need a raise."

Never enter salary negotiations talking about what you need -- because of rising costs or a new expense, for instance. Your employer doesn't care about your financial problems. However, management probably does want to reward success and keep high-performing employees satisfied. A raise request should always be supported by evidence of what you've achieved for the company -- along with information about what people with your responsibilities typically earn.

2. “That just isn’t possible.”

Always speak to your boss in terms of what can be done. For instance, rather than saying “We can’t get this done by Friday,” say “We could definitely get this done by Monday, or if we brought in some freelance help, we could meet the Friday deadline.” When you talk to your boss, think in terms of solving problems for her, not in terms of putting problems on her plate.

3. “I can’t stand working with ____.”

Complaining about a coworker's personality usually reflects more poorly on you than on the coworker. Don’t make these kinds of conflicts your boss’s problem. Of course, management is interested in problems that jeopardize the company's ability to function. If you have to speak to HR about a problem such as a colleague's threatening, illegal or unethical behavior, keep your tone professional and the focus on work -- not personal issues.

4. “I partied too hard last night -- I'm so hung over!”

Buck up and get through the day with some ibuprofen, extra undereye concealer and coffee. But don’t share the sordid details of your night on the town with your boss. Even if you have a friendly relationship, he’s just as likely to react with (unspoken) disdain as sympathy. Maintaining a solid veneer of professionalism will pay off when it's time to discuss promotions.

5. “But I emailed you about that last week.”

Alerting your boss to a problem via email doesn't absolve you of all responsibility for it. Bosses hate the "out of my outbox, out of my mind" attitude. Keep tabs on all critical issues you know about -- and keep checking in until you hear a firm "You don't need to worry about that anymore."

6. “It’s not my fault.”

Are you a whiny 8-year-old or a take-charge professional? Assume responsibility and take steps to fix a problem that you did, in fact, create. And if you are being wrongly blamed for a problem, saying “Let’s get to the bottom of this” or “What can we do to make it right?” is much more effective than saying “It’s not my fault.”

7. "I don't know.”

If your boss asks you a question you can’t answer, the correct response is not "I don't know." It's "I'll find out right away."

8. “But we've always done it this way."

You may find yourself with a new boss who wants to try new things -- and the best way to present yourself as a workplace relic is to meet change with a "we do it this way because this is the way we do it" attitude. When a brainstorming session takes place, be part of it and stay open to new ideas. If you have concerns about a new idea's feasibility, say "I think for this to work, we will have to…" Don't kill new ideas with negativity.

9. “Let me set you up with...”

Avoid the urge to play matchmaker for your single boss. The potential risk far outweighs any potential benefit. In modern workplaces, hierarchical structures are often less rigid, and bosses will often end up in semisocial situations with their direct reports. Smart workers will draw the line at "oversharing" -- definitely something to keep in mind if you're connecting to your company's managers on social networks like Facebook.

5 Body Languages Not to used in Interview

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Your handshake makes a critical first impression. Your dad probably taught you how to shake hands and his lesson was more important than you know. Make it firm -- not body-builder-aggressive and certainly not feeble like a dead fish. Also, be sure your hand is dry, so if you're perspiring, wipe it off before you meet your interviewer.

Don't touch your face. People touch their faces instinctively and without conscious thought. But if you want to make a good first impression, you'll need to be very conscious of where your hands are for the duration of the interview. Keep them well away from your nose and mouth, which can be a turn-off to germophobes. And for everyone else, touching your face is sometimes interpreted as a sign of dishonesty.

Don't cross your arms. Even if you only know one or two ways to read body language, you probably know this one -- crossing your arms is a sign of defensiveness and passive aggressiveness. That's not the impression you want to convey, so put your hands on the table where they can't cause you any trouble.

Don't stare. You probably know that making eye contact is a good thing, right? Well, there's a difference between positive eye contact and just plain staring. This is one of those things that should be natural, but if you think too hard about it, it is challenging to do in a natural way. The bottom line is that you want to maintain eye contact in moderation, without letting it devolve into uncomfortable staring. At the same time, don't let your eyes wander around the room as if you're bored.

Avoid nodding too much. You might think it's a good idea to nod a lot, either to appear to agree with your interviewer or to imply you're paying close attention, but the reality is that this can make you come across as sycophantic or spineless. Like eye contact, nod in moderation, and only when it's clearly appropriate.

10 Tips to Reduce Handphone Battery

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1. Be more aware. Make sure you close out of all apps when you're not using them. For the iPhone, you double tap on the Home button, hold down the icon of the program you want to close until a red sign comes up, and then tap on that. It's also smart to install a basic app on your phone to monitor what applications you're using that are draining the battery the most.

2. Upgrade the software. Engineers are constantly optimizing phone software. On theiPhone, update the software on the phone (Settings, General, Software Update) or the computer (iTunes by going to Summary, Check for Updates).

3. Minimize location-based services. While there are definitely apps with which you'll want to use location services (like Maps!), it's better for you to activate these services only when necessary. In the meantime, for iPhone users go to Settings, General, Location Services and disable them.

4. Turn off push notifications. Push means updates are constantly being added to you your mail and apps. And yes, it's great to know there are updates waiting for you on Facebook, but it's even better to have a battery charge that lasts for more than a day! So, go to Settings, Notifications, "Off" to disable push notifications if you are on an iPhone, or adjust your settings similarly on other phones. Don't worry, when yougo to Facebook you'll get updates-they just won't be there waiting for you as soon as you open the app.

5. Optimize your data-fetching intervals. For apps that don't rely on push services, your data is fetched at specific intervals. Fetching more often will drain the battery more quickly. So for things like mail, you can make sure your phone is not fetching too frequently by going to Settings, Mail, Contacts, Calendars, Fetch New Data and choose "manually" or "hourly" depending upon your needs. For services s that rely on push services (like many mail accounts), follow the same path but set Push to "Off" so new data comes in based on your fetch setting. And if you have email accounts on your phone that you don't use anymore, turn them off or delete them (Settings, Mail, Contacts, Calendars,choose email account and either set to "Off" or Delete Account).

6. Turn off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth when not in use. If you don't use Wi-Fi frequently, turn it off (iPhone users: Settings, Wi-Fi, Off). However, if you're always on the web it may be advantageous to keep it on since it may give you more life than surfing over the cellular network. Ditto for Bluetooth - If you don't frequently use it, turn it off (Settings, General, Bluetooth, Off).

7. Be cognizant of your location. When your phone is searching for a signal, it drains the battery. So if you have a 4G phone and are in an area with spotty service, turn 4G off. Same goes for 3G. If you're in an area with low, or even no coverage, turn on Airplane Mode (iPhone: Settings, Airplane Mode, On). Just, remember to turn it off when you want to make or receive calls.

8. Adjust your brightness. While it's nice to have a super-bright screen, you'll pay for it with battery life. If your phone doesn't default to auto brightness, choose it as your setting and the screen will adjust itself depending on the lighting conditions.

9. Charge appropriately. Make sure to fully charge and fully drain your battery at least once a month. It's also smart to take your phone out of its case when it's charging so that it won't generate excess heat. (Never let your phone get hotter than 95 degrees F or you risk permanently damaging it and reducing the battery capacity.) Keep in mind that like allrechargeable batteries, eventually it may have to be replaced.

10. Lock your phone. While this may seem like common sense, make sure your auto-lock setting is as low as possible given your needs (iPhone users: Settings, General, Auto-Lock, and set to 1 minute).

6 Reasons to Kick Your Soda Habit

1. Soda makes you fat.

2. Soda boosts your risk of serious disease.

3. Regular soft drinks may cause cancer.

4. It's bad for your teeth.

5. It's bad for your bones.

6. It's bad, even if you don't gain weight.

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5 Things in Your Kitchen that Could Make You Sick

Kitchen threat #1: Your kitchen sponge.

Kitchen threat #2: Your fridge.

Kitchen threat #3: Cutting boards.

Kitchen threat #4: Uncooked eggs.

Kitchen threat #5: Recalled items.

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