If you're on a first date and aren't connecting with the other person or feel they're dull, ask them what job they'd choose if money was no object. It initiates a talk about one's passions, which are rarely dull and simple to connect.
When a friend is upset, ask them one simple question before saying anything else: 'Do you want to talk about it or do you want to be distracted from it?'
If you want to learn a new language, figure out the 100 most frequently used words and start with them. Those words make up about 50% of everyday speech, and should be a very solid basis.
Emptiness: We are interconnect with one another and empty of a separate self.
Signlessness: We don't have a permanent form, but we change into various forms. Just as water can become a cloud, and a cloud can become snow and snow becomes water again, the same is true for people.
Nonattainment or aimlessness: Do not put something in front of you and chase after it. Being a real human being enables you to contribute to the beauty of the world, rather than trying to be someone else.
Source: Orange County Register, 2002.
Islam
Five Pillars of Islam
The testimony of faith: Muslims believe there is only one God and He alone should be worshiped.
Prayer: Prayers are performed five times a day, creating a direct link with God.
Giving Zakat (support of the needy): Muslims believe that all things come from God, and money should be given to those from other classes who are in need of it.
Fasting the month of Ramadan: Muslims fast from down until sundown, abstaining from food, drink and sexual relations. It is seen as a time of spiritual cleansing.
The Pilgrimage to Mecca: Muslims believe that they have the obligation in their lifetime, if they are physically and financially able.
Source: islam-guide.com
Taoism
Tao is the first-cause of the Universe. It is a force that flows through all life.
Each believer's goal is to become one with the Tao.
Time is cyclical, not linear as in Western thinking.
Yin and yang symbolize pairs of opposites which are seen throughout the universe.
One must nurture the Ch'i (air, breath) that has been given to them.
Development of virtue is one's chief task. The Three Jewels to be sought are compassion, moderation, and humility.
One is kind to other individuals, largely because such an actions tends to be reciprocated.
The way I see it, they either know what snowballing is and respond in kind, with a yes, no, or maybe, depending on the circumstances. In most cases, I would take this to mean they have some experience in the kink world, watch a lot of porn, or spend too much time at FetLife.
The second response is a “What’s snowballing?” And I’m okay with this one too. I’d explain the process of cum swapping and they’ll either be grossed out by the behavior or not. Like I already mentioned, snowballing isn’t really my thing, but it starts up a discussion and can show you if someone is open to different ideas outside of their comfort zone.
Lastly, if they don’t know what snowballing is, but answer anyway, assuming you’re talking about children and snowfalls and winter days, these are the people I want to weed out. Those who are going to make assumptions and just roll with the punches, always sticking with the status quo.
STOP OVERTHINKING RIGHT NOW. You cannot plan out situations and conversations in advance
Openers don't even matter all that much. What matters is how you deliver them the openers and how you express yourself throughout the interaction (from open to close).
Make it seem like fate. It's natural that way.
I use a "tester" i.e "Excuse me" or "Hi" to see her reaction. If she's receptive I go direct, if not I go indirect. A "tester" lasts for 1-2 seconds so you have to be quick on your feet.
And we're back with The Ugly Truth,
where we're gonna be talking about...
...what it is men and women
really want in relationships.
I've been looking through some books.
Smart Women, Foolish Choices.
Men Who Love Women
Who Hate Them.
And Women Hating Men Who
Loved Women Who Hate Loving Men.
Billions and billions wasted
on psychobabble bullshit.
Now, listen up, ladies, because
I'm only gonna say this once...
...and it is just three little words:
Men are simple.
We cannot be trained.
All this, "men are from Venus" crap
is a waste of your time and money.
You wanna be a lonely hag,
then that's fine...
...keep reading these stupid books.
But you want a relationship,
then here's how you get one:
It's called a Stairmaster.
Get on it, and get skinny...
...and get some trashy lingerie
while you're at it...
...because at the end of the day,
all we're interested in is looks.
And no one falls in love
with your personality at first sight.
We fall in love with your tits
and your ass...
...and we stick around because of
what you're willing to do with them.
"Sooooo...Hi. We don't talk much, do we? Kathy, was it? My name's Rod. I do awesome stunts all the time with my friends. You probably didn't know that. And you probably have lots of cool stuff about you that I don't know. Point is, if you don't sit down with someone and really talk and get to know them you'll never find those things out."
If someone knows you're doing this, their rejection doesn't count.
If you don't ask, you'll never know. You need to ask to get what you want!
