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☆ Choose hope. Studies show people are better than you think
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Jessica Dulong | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Elites who want to ensure the status quo are well served by a population that believes things can’t get any better. Zaki: Cynicism is harmful for individuals’ overall health. Zaki: Cynicism gets treated as smart and socially savvy when it’s actually quite naive. People think, “Yeah, cynicism feels bad, but it’s the price of being right.” In fact, cynics often get things wrong. But when we lose sight of hope, cynicism drags down civic engagement.

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☆ Venting at work is good—gossiping isn't, says bestselling author Simon Sinek: ‘Now you’re a part of the problem’
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Just don't confuse gossip with venting, says leadership expert and bestselling author Simon Sinek. "To get on a call with a colleague and vent about your boss is not necessarily unhealthy, and it's not necessarily gossip," Sinek told psychotherapist Sara Kuburic in a LinkedIn video post last month. "Allowing venting to happen is healthy, but validating venting can make it become gossip. In the video, Kuburic defined venting as "you-focused" and gossiping as "other-focused." Sharing your frustrations about a stressful project is venting, for example, while criticizing a colleague's skills or work ethic behind their back is gossiping.

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☆ 4 mistakes to avoid making when interacting with coworkers, according to an etiquette coach
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Alyshia Hull | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Business Insider asked an etiquette coach about mistakes to avoid when interacting with coworkers. Being punctual and mindful of your body language are key ways to demonstrate respect in the office. AdvertisementFrom spreading gossip to showing up late to meetings, employees often make subtle missteps when interacting with coworkers. That's why Business Insider sat down with etiquette coach Mariah Grumet to learn about what to avoid when interacting with colleagues. Pay attention to your body language when interacting with colleaguesBody language can often serve as an indicator of your respect toward others.

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☆ 5 mistakes to avoid when interacting with coworkers, according to an etiquette coach
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Alyshia Hull | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Persons: punctual, —, Mariah Grumet, Grumet, it's Organizations: Service, Business

☆ 5 mistakes to avoid making at a work happy hour, according to an etiquette coach
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-11 | by ( Alyshia Hull | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

She recommended being mindful of how much alcohol you're consuming at work events. AdvertisementHeading to happy hour with your colleagues and boss can be fun, but it can also be a tricky social scene to navigate. Dressing inappropriately can be seen as unprofessionalMeier said another common mistake people make at happy hour involves how they dress. AdvertisementLimit physical contact to a handshakeIt's best to remain professional and avoid physical contact beyond a handshake. Related stories"If you wouldn't usually hug a colleague, I personally would avoid hugging a colleague in a happy hour environment," Meier said.

Persons: —, it's, Myka Meier, Meier, It's Organizations: Service

Donald Trump allies are worried that the former president’s ties to right-wing activist Laura Loomer could cost him votes in key battleground states. Laura Loomer cannot stay. During the Trump administration, she was banned from some social media platforms for anti-Muslim posts. This does not represent President Trump. The comments were based on a conspiracy theory that originated online and spread throughout far-right circles, including on Loomer’s own social media account.

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☆ Venting about mutual friends may make you more likable. But it can also backfire.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-22 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

When done as a way to work through friction with someone else or bond with a friend, venting can be helpful, she said. Because the study also found that venting in an aggressive or antagonistic way can actually cost you friends. Wilson said that how you vent makes a difference in how relatable it feels to the person you're venting to. To a mutual friend, "you're not a safe person if you're just purely gossiping to put someone else down," she said. It's one thing if you want to get a gut check from a mutual friend or brainstorm ways you can resolve an issue, Wilson said.

Persons: haven't, Abby Wilson, LCSW, Wilson Organizations: Service, Business

☆ Why female friendships can be so fragile
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-04 | by ( Terry Ward | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

CNN: What makes women feel close, platonically, and why can our relationships feel so fragile? The three things that make women feel very close and connected are support, symmetry and secrecy, which I call the three affinities of female friendship. These are also the things that can make our friendships feel fragile. 1 thing women look for in their same-sex friendships is emotional support. And because of that courage, I’ve noticed my own friendships feel a lot more satisfying.

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☆ Sun Valley: Welcome to the secret summer camp for billionaires
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Allison Morrow | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

The vibe is trail-dad chic — think puffy Patagonia vests and Apple watches and stealth-wealth cashmere pullovers. Sun Valley is also widely believed to be the place where Jeff Bezos decided to buy The Washington Post, and the site of the meet-cute between Comcast and NBC Universal. There are also some notably absent names from the guest list this year. Bob Iger, CEO of Disney and one of the most recognizable business leaders on the planet, wore a name tag and aviators at last year's Sun Valley summit. Questions about President Joe Biden’s ability to campaign have wealthy donors and Democratic officials in a tizzy.

Persons: ”, Jeff Bezos, Warren Buffett, Sam Altman, Bob Iger, Tim Cook, Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, Google’s Sundar Pichai, Rupert Murdoch, Oprah Winfrey, David Zaslav, Zaslav, Kevin Dietsch, There’s Buffett, Greg Abel, Buffett, Astrid, Elon Musk, Joe Biden’s, Gretchen Whitmer, Josh Shapiro, Wes Moore, Biden, it’s, Hamilton Nolan Organizations: New, New York CNN, Friedman, Allen & Company, Washington Post, Comcast, NBC Universal, Idaho Mountain Express, Disney, Warner Bros, Bloomberg, Variety, Discovery, Paramount, Democratic Locations: New York, Hailey , Idaho, Sun Valley , Idaho, Idaho, America, Sun

☆ My brother drowned trying to save someone else on the Fourth of July. I dread the holiday every year.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Janet Funk | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

While the rest of America is celebrating, I'm reliving the day my brother drowned, the day my family went from eight kids to seven. My brother Dave and I drove up together on July 3. Janet Funk and her oldest brother, Paul. Paul, Dave, and Tom jumped up and followed him. They were halfway there when Robbie went under.

Persons: I'm, Paul, Sue, Tom, Carol, Ellen, Robbie, Dave, Janet Funk, Janet Funk Robbie, Robbie waded, — Organizations: Service, Business, Irish Catholic Locations: America, Lake Erie

☆ No More Work Friends: Personal Relationships on the Job Are Overrated
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-27 | by ( Emily Stewart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

We spent weeks planning a "cake party" for our other work friends. The general line is that work friendships are good because social connections at work keep people productive and engaged and help them manage stress. On a fundamental level, work friendships aren't the same as friendship friendships. Advertisement"I think we should try to bring our best professional selves to work, but why should we bring our intimate selves to work?" There's space for moderation, though, or even the chance to shed some work friendships for good.

Persons: Jennifer, Jen, I'm, I've, trickier, It's, who's, There's, Constance Noonan Hadley, William Chopik, Hakan Ozcelik, Ozcelik, Jane, Joe, Emily Stewart Organizations: Business, Institute for Life, Employees, Michigan State University, College of Business Administration, Sacramento State University Locations: Hadley

☆ 6 things you do at work that annoy your boss
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-29 | by ( Erin Snodgrass | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementSo, next time you want to rant about work with your coworker, make sure the boss isn't within earshot. AdvertisementWorkplace experts said employees need to demonstrate early and often that they can identify problems, suggest fixes, and execute solutions. ProcrastinatingTime management is among the most valued employee skills, career experts said, and nothing irks a boss more than procrastination. Advertisement"If something is bothering you about another person you are working with, take it up with them first rather than involving your boss," Kirkinis said. "Eventually, if your boss needs to be involved, so be it, but try to work it out among yourselves."

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☆ Cressida Cowper is getting a redemption arc in 'Bridgerton' season 3. Here's how it differs from the books.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

"Bridgerton" season three is making a big change to the former villain Cressida Cowper. AdvertisementIn the books, Cressida marries before Penelope and Colin's love storyJessica Madsen as Cressida Cowper and Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton in "Bridgerton" season three. Liam Daniel / NetflixCressida appears in two "Bridgerton" books: "The Viscount Who Loved Me," which was source material for season two, and in "Romancing Mr. Bridgerton," which underpins season three. In "Romancing Mr. Bridgerton," Cressida is a vain, mean bully of London society. Cressida pretends to be Lady Whistledown and later blackmails PenelopeJoanna Bobin as Lady Cowper and Jessica Madsen as Cressida Cowper in "Bridgerton" season 3.

Persons: —, Bridgerton, Cressida Cowper, Jessica Madsen, Daphne Bridgerton, Phoebe Dynevor, Penelope Featherington, Nicola Coughlan, Cressida, Eloise Bridgerton, Claudia Jessie, Julia Quinn, Eloise, Penelope, Liam Daniel, Netflix Cressida, Twombley, Whistledown, Penelope Joanna Bobin, Lady Cowper, Lady, Lady Whistledown's, Queen Charlotte, Danbury, Colin Bridgerton, Lady Whistledown, Colin, Luke Newton, Netflix Madsen, Jess Brownell, Jess, they're, " Madsen, Madsen Organizations: Service, Netflix, Business, Lady Danbury

☆ The 9 types of unhealthy friendships — and when to leave each one
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Author Danielle Bayard Jackson shared 9 types of "bad" friends — and how to deal with each one. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementIn her forthcoming book "Fighting for Our Friendships" (out on May 7), Jackson discusses nine types of "bad" female friends she's heard her coaching clients complain about. The non-reciprocal friendThis friend makes you feel like you're in a one-sided relationship. Jackson said it's a good idea to leave if the friend consistently makes you feel like a social placeholder during their single seasons.

Persons: Danielle Bayard Jackson, —, it's, Jackson, she's, you've, they're Organizations: Service

☆ Taylor Swift mentions singer Charlie Puth on 'The Tortured Poets Department,' and it's one of the album's biggest mysteries
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-19 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Taylor Swift namedrops singer Charlie Puth on her new album, "The Tortured Poets Department." download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementTaylor Swift namedropped singer Charlie Puth in her new album "The Tortured Poets Department" — and fans are confused. AdvertisementSo why would Swift mention her friend's ex on "The Tortured Poets Department"? So, it's possible that when Healy and Swift were together, they talked about Puth, which is why he gets a mention on "The Tortured Poets Department."

Persons: Taylor Swift, Charlie Puth, Puth, Selena Gomez, —, hasn't, Swift, Gomez, I'm, Matty Healy, Healy, Puth's Organizations: Poets Department, Service, Department, Billboard, Golden Globes

☆ But I’m All Grown Up With a Job of My Own
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-13 | by ( Roxane Gay | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +3 min

You ProblemsI work in a wonderful environment where everyone cares about everyone … a little too much. Most colleagues are worried I’m going to burn out, which is fair, but I have the energy and capacity they don’t have anymore. You’re simply interested in developing a more robust skill set. This man is no longer your co-worker, so there is little downside to politely telling him you simply don’t have time to socialize when he comes in. Tell him you hope he is enjoying his retirement and wish him the very best in this new chapter of his life.

Persons: …, You’re, it’s, — Locations: eggshells

☆ 7 signs someone just isn't a good friend, no matter your history
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

But if you consistently don't feel good around a friend, it can be a sign that they're a bad one. A psychologist shared signs a friend isn't treating you right, even if you've known them forever. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . But being honest about how a friend makes you feel is easier said than done. She shared some signs a friend is just not treating you right, even if you have a long history or empathize with them.

Persons: —, Miriam Kirmayer, Kirmayer, they're, they've, it's, There's, They're, you've Organizations: Service

☆ I never expected to meet my husband while working at a restaurant together post-college. It was surprisingly romantic.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-23 | by ( Saba Khonsari | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The last thing I expected after graduating from college and moving back home with my parents was to find my soulmate. I took a job waiting tables at a local Tex-Mex restaurant while I killed time applying to the Peace Corps. At my first mandatory all-staff meeting, the general manager commented how many people meet their future spouses working at that very restaurant. AdvertisementBen and I have now built a happy life togetherLess than two years after we started working together, we married. Our eldest took her first step before her aunt's rehearsal dinner —held at the same restaurant where Ben and I met.

Persons: Noble, Benjamin, he'd, margarita, Keanu Reeves, Ben Organizations: Service, Peace Corps, Barnes, Business, San, Ben, Corps Locations: Mex, San Juan, Luis, upsell, guacamole, expats, Europe

☆ J.Lo's director breaks down the wildest details in 'This Is Me...Now,' from casting actors as her exes to that cameo-laden 'zodiac council'
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-16 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

For Meyers, Lopez's "emotional journey" is the connective thread, transforming a series of eclectic events into a complete story arc. Later, Jane Fonda (Sagittarius) compares Lopez's love life to a 4 a.m. "Vanderpump Rules" marathon. AdvertisementIn this scene, Lopez ties the knot with three different men at identical wedding ceremonies. In fact, Meyers said he and Lopez were careful to cast actors who didn't "accidentally depict" a real person from Lopez's life. She's unapologetic about what she's been through, and she's very happy where she is now."

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☆ Taylor Swift is using a folding fan at the Grammys to hide her mouth from the cameras (and lip readers)
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

She was spotted using a folding fan to cover her mouth while speaking to Jack Antonoff. Swift recently made headlines after she was filmed gossiping with Selena Gomez at the Golden Globes. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . After she found her seat, Swift was spotted using a folding fan to cover her mouth while speaking with her tablemate, Jack Antonoff, who coproduced her album of the year-nominated "Midnights."

Persons: Taylor Swift, Jack Antonoff, Swift, Selena Gomez, —, hiccups, Trevor Noah Organizations: Golden Globes, Service

☆ Selena Gomez and Emily Blunt cover their mouths as they pose together at the AFI Awards after viral lip-reading rumors
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-13 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Selena Gomez and Emily Blunt poked fun at internet sleuths at the AFI Awards. "We shall not speak lol," Selena captioned a photo of her and Blunt on Instagram. AdvertisementSelena Gomez and Emily Blunt weren't taking any risks at the American Film Institute Awards on Friday. Selena Gomez (@selenagomez)/InstagramRepresentatives for Gomez and Blunt did not respond to a request for comment from Business Insider sent outside regular business hours. Others in the 900-strong comments argued it was "can't wait to get indoors," while others suggested he said "can't wait for hors d'oeuvres."

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☆ Palazzo Vilòn: Incredible historical mansion opens to overnight guests in Rome
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-04 | by ( Silvia Marchetti | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Featuring multiple suites, all filled with artistic masterpieces, Rome’s 17th-century Palazzo Vilòn is sheer luxury. And now, Palazzo Vilòn can be all yours for 25,000 euros ($26,665) per night if you opt for the “buy-out” offer. Palazzo Vilòn offers a rare chance to travel back to a time when noble families ruled the Eternal City. Today, Palazzo Vilòn is believed to be Italy’s most expensive historical retreat. Despite all the grandeur, Florio stresses that Palazzo Vilòn is not a museum brought back to life.

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☆ UK government under pressure to take tougher line on China amid spying allegations
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( Luke Mcgee | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Sunak’s predecessor Liz Truss called for the government to formally designate China as a threat to the UK. Florence Lo/APUnder the radarBut back to the question at hand: should the events of the past few days affect the UK’s official policy? Despite the arrests, observers believe it is unlikely there will be a sea-change in the UK government’s policy on China. The allegations that China is spying on the UK, in the very heart of Britain’s democracy, is of course a very real concern. But it will not be a surprise to the government, which has baked it into British foreign policy.

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☆ 16 Adults on the Virtues and Pleasures of Being Bad - The New York Times
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-25 | by ( ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +14 min

They’re almost enough to make you forget the pleasures of being a little bit bad. We asked 16 writers — most of them respectable adults — about the irresponsible, immoral, indulgent things they do. Years later, we bumped into each other in public, resulting in a humiliating exposition that left everyone questioning my sanity. Can’t stop won’t stop ShopliftingWhenever I’m at the airport, I like to do a little shopping at the Free Store. Yes yes yes.

Persons: —, it’s, I’ve, Kennedy, Dan Cathy, Burger King, Jack, they’re, Chick, I’m, ”, Tell, Wranchers, pant, Henry Hill, Bob Hughes, — let’s, Kelly I, It’s, Saint Augustine, “, It’s icky, Jamieson Webster, Rinee Shah Organizations: Harvard, New York Times Locations: British, New York, “, YOLO, San Francisco

☆ People would rather work anywhere but the office — including their gyms
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( Juliana Kaplan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

It shows how remote workers, or hybrid workers, crave a third space that isn't work or home. As the Wall Street Journal reports, gyms are the latest venture to break into offering coworking space. Its website touts that the gym's members lounge "offers communal work tables and social lounge spaces available from open until close for all club members," where members can "catch up on some work" or "just relax after your workout." As research on remote workers' time use shows, more are using their breaks to work out or participate in other leisure activities. That could explain why a gym-based coworking space is so appealing: You get the ability to socialize, work out, and still get your work done.

Persons: crave, Chelsea, Chelsea Piers, Nick Bloom, Bloom Organizations: Service, Wall Street Journal, Chelsea, Stanford Locations: Wall, Silicon, Brooklyn

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