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ETIQUETTE

MRS
CHAUHAN

MONSTER-IN-LAW

Dear Mrs Chauhan,
I have been married for almost three years now and I can’t seem to make peace
with my mother-in-law. She is very critical of me, and as a result, I feel like
I can’t be myself at home. From what I prepare for dinner to how I raise my Showroom
children, she always shares her opinions, and they are rarely constructive. I’ve
tried to make an honest effort, but I feel like no matter
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what I do, I will never be on her good side.

Dear Monster-in-Law,
Firstly, try to understand that her
perception of you has nothing to do with
who you are as a person. Mothers are
territorial and protective by nature, so
she is just acting out as the matriarch of
the family. I know it may be frustrating,
but try to keep a calm demeanour with
every situation. Be logical rather than
emotional to prevent any further fuss.
When you do stand up for yourself, make
sure that your responses are clear, concise
yet kind. Regardless of what she says, you
have the right to an opinion, so it might be worth asking your spouse for
support next time you feel put down. You both are much stronger as a team!

DROWNING IN DESKWORK
Dear Mrs Chauhan, UNIQUE and
I have recently been promoted to a new position
and I feel very overwhelmed. I can’t seem to
meet my deadlines, and I can’t tell whether it’s IMPRESSIVE
because I’m over-worked or if this position just
isn’t for me. I don’t want to concern my boss,
but I feel like I need to speak with him. What Cooking and Serving Equipment
do you think?

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believe you have too much on your plate. A workplace requires team-eff ort, and
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if others are meeting their deadlines without an issue, maybe you need to be
critical of yourself and your work habits. I have found that it helps to set small Chafing Dishes Fruit Bowls
deadlines each day to help you meet bigger ones. Take 15 minutes at the start
of work to plan what you need to do, and 15 minutes at the end of the day to Passaround Plaaers and Bowls
evaluate whether or not you have met your goals. The more you pay attention Copperware Leather Items
to your process, the better you’ll work.
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ZOOM AND GLOOM
Dear Mrs Chauhan,
I’m almost 25 years old now, and I still haven’t gotten my driver’s license! I fi nd
it absolutely nerve-wracking to get behind the wheel, especially in Bangkok. But
I also know that it is a signifi cant advantage for work, and my future, to know
how to drive. Any tips?
Dear Zoom and Gloom,
Driving in a busy city is not the easiest
thing in the world, and I am sure
many people have similar fears. I
was defi nitely nervous when I fi rst
drove, so the most important point
to remember is to stop doubting SHOWROOM
yourself! Learning to drive requires
consistency and practice, so with CW Tower 90, Rachada Road,
assistance from a mentor, begin driving
in large parking lots or empty suburban Huaikhwang, Bangkok 10310
roads to get familiar with the basics.
From there, you can take on city roads and Email: info@chefzone.asia Mobile (Eng) 081 100 8011
even highways. If you’re not sure who to ask www.chefzone.asia Mobile (Th) 062 316 9669
for help, many driving schools off er aff ordable
short-term courses for beginner drivers. Good luck!

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