tips on how to navigate through some of life’s everyday challenges without getting lost in the process.
Getting from “point A” to “point B” isn’t always as easy as walking a straight line. That’s why we’re here. Right now, I have some tips on how to navigate through some of life’s everyday challenges without getting lost in the process. We found these in Real Simple magazine.
First: The mall parking lot. Everyone wants to park right outside the most popular stores, that’s why the good spaces are always full. And the people who get them usually shop all day. Roy Neilsen is the traffic coordinator for the 13,000 parking spaces at the Mall of America in Minnesota. And he says your best bet is to look for spots outside shops where people are in and out – like the post office or a dry cleaner. And in terms of safety, most car thefts take place where criminals know you’re parked for a while, like the movie theatre. So think about parking elsewhere and walking if you’re going to catch a flick.
Next: A crowded party. The best thing to do is beat the crowd. That’s the word from etiquette expert Letitia Baldridge. She says arrive 10 minutes early so you can greet the host, get a beverage and get situated. You can also chat with new arrivals one by one.
When you’re alone, stand near the buffet or the wine table to meet people. But hold your drink in your left hand so you don’t surprise someone with a clammy handshake.
And finally, how to navigate your way through a box of chocolates. Greg Johnson, manager of technical services for Russell Stover Candies, says you can make educated guesses about what’s inside a piece of chocolate. For example, caramel centers are mostly square and cream centers are round. Also, high-fat centers - like peanut butter cream or soft chocolate truffle - are more likely to be inside MILK chocolate. And liquid centers are usually wrapped in foil. But don’t bother sniffing the candy to figure out what’s inside. The chocolate usually seals in the aroma. Of course you can always poke it with your thumb. But after you do, you better make sure it doesn’t go BACK in the box.
First: The mall parking lot. Everyone wants to park right outside the most popular stores, that’s why the good spaces are always full. And the people who get them usually shop all day. Roy Neilsen is the traffic coordinator for the 13,000 parking spaces at the Mall of America in Minnesota. And he says your best bet is to look for spots outside shops where people are in and out – like the post office or a dry cleaner. And in terms of safety, most car thefts take place where criminals know you’re parked for a while, like the movie theatre. So think about parking elsewhere and walking if you’re going to catch a flick.
Next: A crowded party. The best thing to do is beat the crowd. That’s the word from etiquette expert Letitia Baldridge. She says arrive 10 minutes early so you can greet the host, get a beverage and get situated. You can also chat with new arrivals one by one.
When you’re alone, stand near the buffet or the wine table to meet people. But hold your drink in your left hand so you don’t surprise someone with a clammy handshake.
And finally, how to navigate your way through a box of chocolates. Greg Johnson, manager of technical services for Russell Stover Candies, says you can make educated guesses about what’s inside a piece of chocolate. For example, caramel centers are mostly square and cream centers are round. Also, high-fat centers - like peanut butter cream or soft chocolate truffle - are more likely to be inside MILK chocolate. And liquid centers are usually wrapped in foil. But don’t bother sniffing the candy to figure out what’s inside. The chocolate usually seals in the aroma. Of course you can always poke it with your thumb. But after you do, you better make sure it doesn’t go BACK in the box.
