Be able to describe anything visual, such as a street scene, in words that convey your meaning.

Be able to cite three good qualities of every relative or acquaintance that you dislike.

What women want is what men want. They want respect.

Be able to notice all the confusion between fact and opinion that appears in the news

Experts say you can't concentrate on more than one task at a time.

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.

Know how your representatives stand on major national or state issues.