Everybody loves an accent. It you've been unlucky in love, consider pulling up stakes and moving to another country. Then you'll be the one with a neat foreign accent.

Play more than one game at a time. This is a painless way to learn how to do many things at once.

Be able to identify the most common breeds of dogs and cats on sight.

A friend is someone who stays by your side all through the troubles he's caused you.

Stop asking for directions so much. Assuming that you're in a safe environment, pay attention and figure things out for yourself. Have the nerve to take a wrong turn now and then. You'll develop better working instincts and have more self-esteem too.

When you're in a good mood, bring up the past. When you're in a bad mood, stick to the present. And when you're not feeling emotional at all, it's time to talk about the future.

Be able to sneeze without sounding ridiculous. That means neither stifling yourself or spraying your immediate vicinity.