Being defeated is often a temporary condition. Giving up is what makes it permanent.

Be able to decline a date so gracefully that the person isn't embarrassed that he or she asked.

If you're wondering if you're dreaming, you're dreaming.

Know how to effectively voice a complaint or make a claim at a retail store.

Working in an office with an array of electronic devices is like trying to get something done at home with half a dozen small children around. The calls for attention are constant.

Be able to hiccup silently, or at least without alerting neighbors to your situation. The first hiccup is an exception.

You're who you think you are, even if you never admit it to yourself or to anyone else. You may be in the worst position to judge, but you're in the best position to know.