HOW TO AVOID GOSSIP AT WORK

Jealousy,envy,negative attitudes,these words are all causes and results of gossiping.Gossiping reduces the quality of life at work while also demoralizing the work force. Gossiping is not uncommon to the Nigerian worker but one doesnt have to participate in it. Here are some ways to avoid gossiping at work. 1.Personally decide to refrain from gossiping.Be aware of your decision when talking. 2. Be cautious,polite and firm in avoiding gossips. 3.If gossip comes up,change the topic.Mention the latest film or new assignment given to you. 4.Ignore any nasty comments.When they notice you dont respond they will leave you alone.5. Set a good example by speaking positively and constructively. Remember a decent nature will also enhance your opportunities.

HOW TO BE HAPPY AT WORK

Are you happy at work?do you look forward to or dread the next day at the office? The answers to these questions help in showing the quality of life of an individual.
The average Nigerian worker works from 8am to 6pm which means he spends almost half his lifetime at work.In order to have a higher quality of life it is thus necessary to be happy at work.
here are a few simple ways of ensuring happiness at work.
1.Territorialize your work space.Place one or two photos of family or friends etc.Bring your own coffee or tea pot.Also make sure your work space is always cleaned at the end of the day.keep all files properly,remove the trash,and tidy your desk.Coming into a neat office will certainly improve how you see your place of work.
2.Make some friends even if just to discuss the latest DVD or the premier league or anything.Its nice to have someone to chat with at work.
3.Make use of available break time to refresh your mind and body.If possible, stroll out into the open and have a change of scene.When its your vacation,take it.
4.On the job,start with the hardest job first before getting to the lighter ones .that way when you tire towards the end of the day you have lighter jobs to do.
5.Finally,leave the job in the office.Your home is another scene altogether.try not to bring work home.
Try out these tips and find yourself a happier person at work


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HOW TO AVOID/COMBAT SEXUAL HARRASMENT AT WORK

Sexual harrasment at work, which means the abuse of ones rights due to his or her sex, is sadly a common occurence in Nigerian society especially at work.Bosses try to get sex from their subordinates simply because they are their superiors at work. Victims rarely get heard, let alone justice and many do not know how to combat such situations. Women are normally the larger percentage of victims but men are sometimes harrassed by their female bosses. The following tips are for those who feel they are victims of this at work. 1. Take action instantly. Talk to the person involved letting him know the effects of his actions on your emotions and work input. If the advances are too strong write him a note (while keeping a copy) to show your disapproval.2. Avoid as much as possible,any contact with the culprit. Keep out of his way.3.Note the date,time and any witnesses to similar incidents and keep them stored.4.Report to your H.R dept. updating them regularly. Remember only you can act for it to stop.

HOW TO REASSURE YOUR INSECURE NIGERIAN LADY

In many relationships,the optimum satisfaction and joy is not derived because the woman feels insecure. These insecurities arise as a result of personal past experiences or stories heard and seen in society. Nigerian ladies are not left out in this trend so guys,these few quick steps can help out if your Nigerian lady seems insecure.1. Be open and honest. Try to avoid covert suspicious activities.2. Listen when she speaks to avoid her feeling neglected or belittled.3. Call her often when away from her.4. Own up to your actions to avoid mistrust.And finally,5. Show her you hold her in high esteem especially in public.

HOW TO ENSURE CHILD SAFETY AT SCHOOL OR AT HOME IN NIGERIA

The high incidence rate of kidnapping in nigeria especially the Niger Delta area has caused great concern for the nigerian government and population at large.
children of oil workers politicians and well to do people in the society have been targeted for ransom money averaging 6 million naira per child.
parents are naturally advised to take extra precautionary measures to prevent falling victim to these crimes.
explain in the childrens' understanding the present dispensation and why they should be careful and vigilant.teach them emergency an home phone numbers.
be certain of the caliber of the domestic staff.drivers,chefs and househelps should be scrutinized properly before being entrusted with the care of the children.
all schools should adopt policies whereby only a specified person can pick the child from school.any change should be made known to the school in person and not by GSM calls.
drivers should go directly from school to the home and not go on other errands or messages during the school run.
at home children should be made to understand not to talk to strange characters as well as wandering away from the immediate vicinity of the home.suspicious characters should be reported to the nearest adult.
finally the children should be taught to return home at the sign of any danger or commotion instead of staring.

HOW TO CONDUCT A PROPER PHONE INTERVIEW(NIGERIAN EMPLOYERS)

A lot of Nigerian employers these days have adopted the phone interview process as the method used to select and shortlist their candidates. The method obviously eliminates the stress and cost of travelling and accommodation arrangements making it very popular in present day nigerian labour market. The following steps may be adopted to conduct a good phone interview. 1.Arrange the questions you want to ask in the order or sequence desired. 2. Exude an aura that is friendly and will make the candidate feel relaxed.3.listen to the candidate and be sure to ask questions related to his subject matter to know more about him.4.Review the candidate's answers and make him clarify any unclear areas. These steps will definately make your phone interview a successful and satisfactory one.

How to peacefully end a relationship with your Nigerian partner

Sometimes one may find oneself in a relationship which apparently has no future or direction yet,quite a lot of us still remain because they do not know how to go about ending the relationship.In as much as going through this is unpleasant,tact and maturity must be applied.Accept the fact that its all over.Look inwards and assure yourself that you have to end the relationship.Do not procastinate once your mind is made up.Be sure to deliver the news face to face not by by call or sms or third party.Discuss the matter one on one.Another tool is to ensure that no matter what, the place you meet is private.Calm moments are the best time to break up. Not when any of the parties is angry.Use your best diplomacy skills mentioning good memories. Finally sound positive and make clear factual arguments while trying to answer any questions your partner may have.

HOWTO MAKE THE NIGERIAN LADY HAPPY AFTER A FIGHT

No matter what,even the happiest couples sometimes have domestic fights or quarrels and get mad at each other.guys should know howto handle their Nigerian
(or other)
girlfriend's
emotions during such times.these tips should help diffuse explosive atmospheres in relationships or dating.
1.try to be the bigger person .if you're in the wrong,apologise.....and fast.if you're innocent,try this approach."i didn't do it on purpose but i see why you're feeling this way.this is a proven repair tool.
2.stay on the issue don't deviate to past events.forget old baggage
3.try not to hug it out.solving an argument with physical contact only seems to show you are
are not listening or have poor listening skills.instead assess her
concerns if she seems to be overreacting.appeal to her sentiments.
4.insist you want to fix the problem.show that you care about the relationship enough to make amends.take her out to a decent restaurant and talk as well as listen

HAPPY EASTER READERS

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HOWTO IDENTIFY FAKE LOTTERY TEXT MESSAGES

A lot of Nigerians have fallen victim to the lottery result scam on their phone.Victims are made to part with recharge vouchers,money or personal data on the pretext that they had won prizes in lotteries run by our network providers.If you receive such text check back on these tips;
1. Winners receive calls from the network provider on how to redeem the prize.
2.lip of winners will be in the nigerian dailies and websites of the providers.
3.you will never be asked for cash ,recharge vouchers or personal data e.g atm number.
4. Prizes can only be redeemed at the offices of the provider.
5.call the help desk of your network provider to confirm. MTN is 180,GLO 121,CELTEL 111

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HOWTO MAKE UP FOR THE EVENING (nigerian ladies )

Ever noticed at evening outings, women with smeared runny make up ? As a woman, have you put thought to what make up to use for that evening out ? Nigerian weather and climate demands a sensible approach to making up for that special occassion. Here are a few make up tips to make you look different and stand out a bit more.If you go for the natural look,remember its the night time and those features have to be accentuated more.Highlight your eyes ,cheeks using highlighter brush either in plain colours or with glitter effect. To make your eyes stand out ,use eye shadow or eyeliner underneath the lids in two colours. Wear lipstick to add to the effect.Shape your lips with a liner to make them look fuller and use moisture shine. A layer of gloss shiny or glittery will complete the look.

HOWTO REDUCE BUSINESS COSTS IN THE NIGERIAN MARKET

A good businessman is always searching for ways to reduce costs.many forms of strategies are adopted to do this .with the present dispensation, the global meltdown and all that its imperative that one has to cut costs.
here are a few tips on how to do this for nigerian marketers.
1.Network
you can network with other businesses offering similar services .exchange ideas,leads mailing lists,and sources .this reduces advertising and marketing costs.
2.bulk sale
if you buy your material in bulk you certainly will spend less than if you bought piece meal many companies offer lower prices when selling in bulk.
3.barter.
try bartering for some of the goods or services in exchange for your own product.this does not involve too much money.
4.always search for free stuff that may help your business.
5.plan ahead
seek out items you may need in future and buy them at sales prices tend to rise with time.
6.negotiate
it does'nt cost anything to negotiate for a lower price also always search fo where to get cheaper or better bargains

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