Why English Makes No Sense & How to be Respectfully Assertive - SYSK Choice

If your doctor wears a necktie, you might want to keep your distance from it. Research has found that doctors' ties can harbor some pretty nasty germs — and those ties can come awfully close to patients during an examination. So just how much of a problem is this, and should doctors stop wearing ties altogether? https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1382570/

English is a strange language. Why do tough, through, and dough look so similar but sound completely different? Why do some words break every rule, and why do familiar words sometimes change their meanings? It can all seem maddeningly inconsistent. But it turns out that many of these oddities have fascinating explanations. Linguist Arika Okrent, author of Highly Irregular: Why Tough, Through, and Dough Don't Rhyme—And Other Oddities of the English Language (https://amzn.to/3CWVCsQ), joins me to reveal the surprising stories behind the quirks of English and why our language is so wonderfully weird.

Do you ever agree to things you don't want to do, avoid speaking up, or let other people get their way just to keep the peace? If so, you're hardly alone. But being passive can leave you feeling frustrated, resentful, and taken advantage of. Dennis Adams, a therapist, former minister, and self-described former passive person, has developed an approach he calls "Honest, Direct, and Respectful." He is the author of Honest, Direct Respectful: 3 Simple Words That Will Change Your Life (https://amzn.to/2Q0tMrs). Listen as he explains how three simple words can help you stand up for yourself without becoming aggressive or confrontational.

We've all tried to hold in a sneeze, especially when the timing is inconvenient. But is that harmless, or could stopping a sneeze actually hurt you? There are some surprising risks to suppressing a sneeze, and one in particular may make you think twice before doing it again. https://health.clevelandclinic.org/dont-stifle-that-sneeze-you-could-get-hurt

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