Part 1 You are so selfish. -1 pt. I feel upset when you act egocentric [This accuses the other person of egocentricity‚ which is a broad generalization. What specific action was the concern? ]because I feel like what I say doesn’t matter. Try this: I feel upset when you don’t remember what time we’re leaving because I feel what I say doesn’t matter. You don ’t understand a word I ’m saying. I feel angry when you do not appear to be listening effectively when I am talking because I want to have
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drinking too much water Many times as a child‚ we are told to drink eight glasses of water a day. It should be after a meal‚ as drinking water before will make you lose your appetite. Even as we grow old we are used to drinking as much water as possible as it says they cleanses are body and prevents dehydration. And that is still the case we believe today. Most people today seemed to brush away the idea of too much is as bad as less when it comes to consuming water‚because really‚ water can’t be that
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convert to Islam or join the Pact and continue practicing your own religion!” I overheard a soldier talking to the leader of my tribe. Would he convert to Islam or enter the Pact‚ pay the jizyah and stay a Christian? Part of the reason Islam spread so quickly was because the conquered people liked the Muslim beliefs and the way they ruled. (With consideration to other religions) Other reasons for the rapid spread of Islam were trade and Jihad. (religious war) Mecca was the birthplace of Islam; it
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Why were plebeians so important to Rome? As I said in my written Assignment‚ plebeians were the lower class‚ and had little individual power. They included everyone who was not a patrician‚ senatorial or equestrian class‚ and were sometimes just called plebs. They were working citizens of Ancient Rome such as: farmers‚ bakers‚ builders or craftsmen who worked hard to support their families. The plebeians could not hold any meaningful office‚ but sit in the senate. The Plebeians were left in a state
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Dream‚ and who are the people most likely to pursue its often elusive fulfillment? Indeed‚ the American Dream has come to represent the attainment of myriad of goals that are specific to each individual. While one person might consider a purchased home with a white picket fence her version of the American Dream‚ another might regard it as the financial ability to operate his own business. Clearly‚ there is no cut and dried definition of the American Dream as long as any two people hold a different
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“There is Auschwitz‚ and so there cannot be God.” This statement was said by Primo Levi. This paper will take you on Levi’s journey through the horrific and depressive times and how he shared his story to others. As a Auschwitz survivor‚ Primo Levi introduced the horrors he lived in in his many writings‚ poems‚ books‚ and memoirs. During Levi’s childhood and teens he was a very small shy boy who was frequently bullied (“Primo Levi Biography") (Blatty). He was both an avid reader and through
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Why was the Roman Army so successful? Dorothy Kwok The Roman army was the most successful and powerful army in history‚ they built the Roman Empire‚ which spread over continents and lasted for a very long time. The Romans achieved fame for its amazing army. There are many reasons why the Roman army was so successful. The army offered Roman citizens to return with glory and money after serving Rome in battles. Their weapons and equipment was a lot more advanced than their enemies‚ which requires
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15 Say It Isn’t So A week passed by in no time and I felt worn out. For the past seven days‚ my mornings and afternoons were consumed with Johaly and wedding stuff. I was sick and tired of talking about flowers‚ dresses‚ jewelry‚ makeup‚ and hairstyles. I didn’t dare tell Johaly that because I told her that I was going to be here for her. If that wasn’t bad enough‚ my nights and early mornings were filled with flashing lights‚ strippers‚ alcohol‚ and clubbing with Shay. Her schedule was jammed packed
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what was it that made Alfred so great? There are a number of great things that Alfred did during his rule‚ but the most important would be his emphasis on education and his brilliant military organization. Having an educated population is extremely important when running a country‚ and Alfred knew this. People who are educated are valuable in society because they can make more informed decisions which leads to the growth of a society. Alfred’s military system made it much more powerful‚ and organized
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of the many reasons why Dystopian literature is very popular among teenagers today. Other reasons include that teenagers may feel as if they are different from others. Also‚ their emotions can affect why the like dystopian books so much? Why is dystopian literature so popular among teens today? In the novel Anthem by Ayn Rand‚ Equality 7-2125 stated “ We are one in all and all in one. There are no men but only the great WE. One‚ indivisible‚ and forever.” (Rand 19). This can relate to teenagers
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