BODY LANGUAGE IN THE WORKPLACE

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want, something he or she is not eager to do—perhaps buying
something or going somewhere, seeing a certain movie or television
program. The point is, it must be something you want.
(3) Ask your boss or supervisor for the day off for personal
matters. Don't give an excuse. Say you simply want the day off.
(4) If you are single, accept a blind date.
In all these, failure is as important as success because part of
taking risks is understanding that the world doesn't end, the sky
doesn't fall in, you can still show your face when someone says
no. On the other hand, you can experience that little surge of
accomplishment when it all works out.

CLASS-B RISKS
If you've survived the Class-C risks, you're ready to try your luck
with the Class-B series. Again, don't move from one series to
the next until you're comfortable with the previous one.
(1) If you are single, go to a singles' bar and talk to at least
five strangers. If singles' bars turn you off, try talking to strangers
at a museum or a movie.
(2) Ask your boss for a raise.
(3) Ask your supervisor for more responsibility and explain
why you can handle it.
(4) Take a part of your savings and invest it.

CLASS-A RISKS

If you've managed to get through Class-B risking intact, see if
you can think up five other risks on the same level, and try them

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