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