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will make others brood, and causes them to think about what you wanted more. (This does not apply to dental office visits.)

Hint 9 If you are still with me, this one may be tough. I always feel better when others are upset, and I can appear calm. Hide someones'
car keys, and watch them run around. Then find them for them. They will be so grateful, and you will have had a little time out from your own concerns. For maximum enjoyment, follow up later on with a little speech about putting them where they belong.

Hint 10 is a very special item. It is called "blaming others'. It causes great consternation in almost everyone. Your delivery is all important with this technique. Be calm in your statements, as if the ideas had suddenly occurred to you. Look shocked when they "counter blame". They always do. Then retrench a bit, as if there was an iota of truth in what they say. They will be grateful for your concession, meager though it may be, some energy wiil have been expended relieving your stress. At worst though, it may provoke attempts at meaningful dialogue. Back away at all costs.

Hint number 11 is very simple. Take the other 10 ideas seriously. They are not an attempt at light hearted humor. People always think I am kidding, when I am not. I have implemented all of them, and they truly work. I believe in all of them.

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