Author Archives: msw blog

customer service

I often need help with tech support. When I call I sometimes get a representative with a strong accent that I can’t understand. What is a polite way to address this? I sometimes just thank them and hang up and … Continue reading

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Dinner Conversation:Recently Single

Being newly single during the holidays can feel like walking into a room where everyone’s watching. Don’t treat someone like they’re broken. Don’t try to set them up with your coworker’s cousin. Skip: “Everything happens for a reason” or “You’re better … Continue reading

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Repetition Can Reshape Your Life

What’s one thing you’ve repeated that you’re tempted to call “pointless,” but might actually be planting seeds for growth? How do you usually define progress—by what happens, or by how you show up? Where are you learning to stay the … Continue reading

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Dinner Conversation: Honoring LGBTQ+

If someone in your family is queer or trans, the holidays might already feel heavy for them. Here’s how to make sure they know they’re welcome: Use the right names and pronouns. If you mess up, correct yourself quickly and move … Continue reading

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Adult Advice

“Credit cards do not equal free spending. If you have to get a credit card, get one with a smaller limit that you can use only in case of emergencies. Start saving for retirement in your 20s. Wear sunscreen. Hydrate. … Continue reading

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