Thursday, February 24, 2011

LOVE

Love doesn't make the world go 'round. It's what makes the the ride worthwhile

baxter,mary pat

ENCORES AND EXITS

In other cultures, making a direct sales pitch might backfire. Brazilians, for example, are often offended by a direct solicitation. Even Supervisors are expected to suggest instead of request. In India, people often assume that a direct request conceals a more subtle message. Often, people ignore the direct statement and focus on the supposed "message".

baxter,mary pat

A Cup of Decadence

"The superiority of chocolate, both for health and nourishment, will soon give it the same preference over tea and coffee in America which it has in Spain".

-Thomas Jefferson in a 1785 letter to John Adams