Many people may not realize that what we wear plays an integral role in how confident we feel. Haven't you worn a shirt or pair of jeans that fits your body just right and makes you look and feel good?  Perhaps other factors add to its appeal, like an eye-catching design. I surely feel my confidence bolstered when I put on a nice suit, as do many of my male friends. Even though I'm not a top executive, it certainly makes me feel like it. When I meet with top-level managers during job interviews, being in a suit makes me feel as if I'm at their level. Studies have shown that people who are told to wear uniforms of people in a position of authority (e.g. cop) gradually begin to take on the qualities of such individuals. For example, they might become more bossy, impatient, and distrustful. We needn't cross the line, though. I can't stand it when people let their getup go to their heads, making them cocky and obnoxious. No one wants to hear you boast for hour...

One mistake many people make is that they keep their talents a secret, whether they're natural talents or ones cultivated over time. The possible reasons for this are quite simple: They either don't want to feel as though they're showing off, they aim to avoid the spotlight, or they're afraid of messing up while others are watching. All of these are perfectly reasonable. The last thing I am is a show-off myself, and I am not a fan of drawing attention to myself in the least. That's why, when I possess a talent I would like people to know about, I casually show them on a one-to-one basis. For example, I type well over 100 words per minute. Two co-workers who sit near me got wind of it by hearing me type away at blazing speeds. (They didn't notice by actually watching me, as the cubicles are partitioned by walls.) Eventually, they each asked for an individual demonstration, and I was happy to provide it. It isn't like I typed more slowly or quietly...

Most people are okay with doing #1 in public bathrooms, whether at work or in a restaurant. But many people are sheepish about doing #2 anywhere other than home. When I have to go potty, I go, no matter where I'm at. The only times I might be reluctant to take a #2 in a public restroom are when: There are too many people in the bathroom (whether all stalls are occupied or not) The stalls and toilets are poorly maintained (e.g. someone who used it before me didn't flush, leaving their excrement visible) There is no toilet paper in sight Doctors say it's a bad idea to hold the urge in until you get home. If anything, you could to a nearby McDonald's and use their restroom during your lunch break. If the urge strikes even sooner, tell your boss you'd like to run a quick errand, or take your lunch earlier. Many people are embarrassed to have a bowel movement in a public bathroom for fear that unpleasant smells or sounds emanating from the stall will be det...

Recently, I published a post in which I shared an interesting finding -- that people can feel just as embarrassed buying sensitive products like condoms online as they would in person. To read the entry, click here:  Buying condoms online can be just as embarrassing . Something I feel would be worth digging up research on is the following: How often do men feel so embarrassed that they make their partners purchase the condoms for them? I spoke to someone on this blog who said she's been the one to do the condom shopping in her past two relationships. I feel men who leave it to their wives to procure protection because they're too embarrassed to do it themselves are being, shall I say, wusses? After all, women who opt to go on the pill have to make sure they take it every day at the same time and that they don't exhaust their supply. If the man is going to protect himself, he should be the one to buy the condoms. Even if he feels embarrassed, there's absolutely...