The two secrets for being a successful person (so far in my own experience) is just the following:
1. apologize. Say you\’re sorry. Take the blame for things even if you don\’t think you should be at fault. It\’s surprising how people suddenly yield to sympathy when they hear an apology.
2. show gratitude. Thank them. Show as much appreciation as possible. People often get easily wrapped up in resentment. People want to feel important and this is the best way to show that you do appreciate all that someone has done. Even if it\’s fake?

Ok, that sounded like manipulation. Methods of manipulation?

Today, as I went for a jog in Squirrel Hill (the neighborhood where I live in Pittsburgh), I saw the many Kerry/Edwards signs. Apparently CMU is 70% pro-Kerry according to a recent poll. But we\’ll see what will happen. I didn\’t get my registration card still although I sent in my form more than a month ago. This means I\’ll have to fill out a provisional ballot. Although, at the same time, I am missing out on voting on the propositions in California. Don\’t ban gay marriages. Let stem cell research go on. And allow women have the right to choose.

There are some countries out there that makes it a national holiday when it\’s election day. Why not November 2nd?