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the essential five

Thomas Nelson

Contents

Acknowledgments.........................................................................................................xiIntroduction............................................................................................................xiiiPart One Social Butterfly: Relationship Essentials1. Questions to Ask on a First Date (and Some You Shouldn't)............................................................22. Ways to Reconnect with Your BFF, Your Archnemesis, or the Cute Guy You Had a Crush on in Algebra.....................43. Secret Strategies for a Great Relationship with Your Mom.............................................................64. Questions You Could Ask a Complete Stranger..........................................................................85. New Family Traditions You Should Start This Year!....................................................................106. Questions You May Not Want to Ask-but Need to-Before You Say, "I Do."................................................127. Battle Strategies for Taking On Nosy People..........................................................................148. Things to Say or Do When a Homeless Person Asks You for Money........................................................169. Possible Reactions to Encountering Bratty Kids in Public.............................................................1810. Ways to Heal a Broken Heart.........................................................................................2011. Ways to Answer Annoying Questions-and How to Ask Some of Them!......................................................2212. Things You'll Never Understand About Men ... So Why Even Try?.......................................................2413. Ways to Let Your Parents Know How Much They Mean to You.............................................................2614. Ways to Make a Man Fall in Love with You (for the First Time or the Millionth)......................................2815. Romantic Ideas for a Valentine's Day You Won't Forget-and Neither Will He!..........................................3016. Ways to Make Sure You Don't Ruin a First Date.......................................................................3217. Friends You Really Need to Have in Your Life........................................................................3418. Ways to Win a Fight.................................................................................................3619. Ways to Let Them Know How You Feel..................................................................................3820. Fun Christmas Gift Ideas for Those People You Hate to Shop For......................................................4021. Ways to Dump Your No-Good, Very-Bad Boyfriend.......................................................................4222. Ways to Keep the Romance Hot........................................................................................4423. Things You Need to Say to Your Boss.................................................................................4624. Ways to Find a Boyfriend for Your Best Friend.......................................................................48Part Two Classy and Fabulous: Lifestyle Essentials25. Strategies for Surviving Awkward Business Functions.................................................................5226. Prayers to Inspire Your Soul........................................................................................5427. Ways to Keep a Modicum of Privacy While Working in a Cubicle........................................................5628. Childlike Qualities You Should Never Lose...........................................................................5829. Spas Worth Traveling Around the World For...........................................................................6030. Tips for Tipping a Waiter So He Won't Spit in Your Food.............................................................6231. Things to Do When Everyone Is Telling You, "You Need to Get a Life!"................................................6432. Things You Need to Know About Your Money............................................................................6633. Ways to Avoid Being a Lout on Your Cell Phone.......................................................................6834. Tips for Taking a Truly Memorable Vacation..........................................................................7035. Ways to Pick a Book You're Sure to Love.............................................................................7236. Web Secrets for When You Want to Travel on the Cheap................................................................7437. Surefire Tactics for Getting a Great Flea Market Deal...............................................................7638. Ways to Keep Your Perspective When All Hell Breaks Loose............................................................7839. Rules You Should Definitely Break...................................................................................8040. Awesome International Destinations..................................................................................8241. Ways to Manipulate Others-Without Getting Caught!...................................................................8442. Unusual Ideas for a Much-Needed Night with the Girls................................................................8643. Tips for Tackling Stressful Situations..............................................................................8844. Ways to Give Back-or What to Do When the TV Ads with Starving Children Start Getting to You.........................9045. Things to Remember When You Want to Bow Out Gracefully..............................................................9246. Body Language Signals You Don't Want to Send (or Maybe You Do!).....................................................9447. Questions to Ask Before You Get That Credit Card....................................................................9648. Experiences Worth Having............................................................................................98Part Three Domestic Goddess: Home Essentials49. Ways to Make Your House Look Clean ... Fast.........................................................................10250. Secrets for Throwing a Killer Birthday Party........................................................................10451. How to Be the Perfect Hostess-or at Least Look Like One!............................................................10652. Things You Need to Know about Your Neighbors ... So You Don't Have to Spy on Them...................................10853. Recipes You Need to Memorize to Impress Your Friends and Family.....................................................11054. Things You Should Drop Like a Bad Habit.............................................................................11255. Things to Look for When Renting an Apartment........................................................................11456. Fun and Creative Shower Ideas-for Weddings and Babies, not Personal Hygiene!........................................11657. Things You Need to Keep in Your Fridge..............................................................................11858. Questions to Ask Your Prospective Pet-sitter........................................................................12059. Things You Need to Know...