How did talking about sex become a taboo topic in the first place?
Q. Yet, talking about fashion modeling is widely accepted. No one makes a reaction or big deal about someone talking about fashion modeling and his/her passion about its career. But for a sex topic, some people make a reaction about it.
Asked by caltam84 - Sat Mar 6 11:40:59 2010 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Sex is a taboo subject in the United States, they don't even teach sex education in United States schools. Americans are taught sexual abstinence in schools, and there parents tell them about sex. Many foreign Y!A users have received violation notices, and have had questions and answers removed or have had there accounts suspended on Y!A answers. By answering or asking questions in regards to sex or sexual problems, which we all very open and fully educated in, all orientation safe sex education and family planning at school in our foreign countries. Being an American site, this is why sex is a taboo subject on the Y!A forums.
Answered by Riley - Sat Mar 6 12:24:10 2010

What is the best thing to talk about when talking to my parakeets?
Q. I really want to bond with my three parakeets and I researched and it said to talk to them in order to bond with them. But I have not idea of what to talk about. And some tips on how should and what to do when I'm talking to my parakeets.
Asked by littleman3 - Sun Aug 12 17:26:39 2007 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If you're just talking to them for purposes of bonding with them and getting them used to the sound of your voice, then it probably doesn't matter too much what you talk about. You could talk on the phone with someone you usually have pleasant conversations with. You could get a short children's book and read it out loud. I once described the steps I was taking to make dinner to my rabbits at part of getting them accustomed to my voice. Pretty much anything that results in you talking in a pleasant tone is fine.
Answered by Demon - Sun Aug 12 17:32:51 2007

How can a talking voice and a singing voice sound so different?
Q. Christina Aguilera has such a cute soft voice when she talks but when she sings, its like woah. So can anyone sing great while having not jut a good talking voice? not referring that to Christina, I'm talkig bout in general.
Asked by mrsdepp93 - Thu Aug 21 06:43:42 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It is mostly the breath support used. When singing, CA has amazing support that allows her to do just about anything she wishes with her voice. Generally speaking though, you do not use the same support for speaking, unless you are a sports announcer trying to be heard over the crowd. I am sure that if she is in a loud room and wants to be heard, she could go in to the same support mode, and be heard with no problems.
Answered by advnturer - Thu Aug 21 12:29:53 2008

How to learn talking and acting with others?
Q. i have problem talking with other people and acting Even laughing how to learn Talking and acting with others?
Asked by randox_x - Mon Mar 16 08:02:56 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. There are many "Self-Help" books available both online or in your local library or bookstore which can help you "open up." Try one of the Dale Carnegie books, like "How to win friends and influence people," to start with. Joining a CLUB can also be helpful in putting yourself into situations where you can practice your interpersonal skills. Have a polite day.
Answered by wyomugs - Tue Mar 17 20:40:53 2009

Colleague copies my style of work and talking etc. How should I handle situation?
Q. I've a very obnoxious colleague who always copies my style of talking and working. Many times we talk together with our managerial cadre people and I always come up with good ideas and present them in very good language. And my colleague working at same level as mine can hardly talk and come up with new ideas, so he always copy my style of talking, presenting and sometimes even my work. How should I handle the entire situation as it is so irritating for me?
Asked by Ricky - Sun Mar 30 13:52:33 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Just ignore your colleague. Not much you can do really, but your style is yours, an imitation is never as good as the original.
Answered by happygirl - Sun Mar 30 14:00:11 2008

How do I get people to stop talking to me in a condescending manner?
Q. How do I get people to stop talking to me in a condescending manner? These last couple of years I have had a problem with people talking down to me. Before that I had no problems. What has changed personality that people think that they can talk to me this way? Even some my subordinates at work talk down to me. Thanks for your ideas!
Asked by Foamy is God - Sun Dec 17 11:32:07 2006 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It seems to me like you have self esteem issues that people can pick up on and they treat you accordingly. Walk into your office tomorrow, hold your head up high, your back straight, and do not smile at anyone. Speak with authority to everyone you come in contact with from here on out and if someone insists on being mean to you, just look them in the eye, and say "Excuse Me?" and do not back down.
Answered by Sarahsmama - Sun Dec 17 11:36:44 2006

What would be some good talking points for climate change conference?
Q. In my science class we are doing a climate change conference. Each person gets their own country or company. I got Nigeria, My science teacher is saying that i must have talking points about Shell, but i don't really know what i should talk about.
Asked by gochameleons - Tue May 4 21:28:20 2010 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. well, the bad news is that you did, unfortunately, draw the short straw. it is true that shell is contributing the Nigerian economy. but mainly to the economy of the rich. very little gets down to ordinary folks. on the other hand, you could take the stance of, "The Nigerian People's Union." They are not benefiting from the rich folks corruption, giving their country's resources away. It would be of considerable benefit to have as much Nigerian oil left in a couple decades, when the price of oil will hit $500 a barrel. One could properly assume that eventually, we'll figure out how to make recyclable plastic, so that turning oil into plastic is not as wasteful, and harmful to the environment, as it is today. You could argue that… [cont.]
Answered by linlyons - Tue May 4 22:05:20 2010

How can i feel comfortable talking to a male therapist about sex?
Q. I recently need to see a male therapist because my feeling for my former female therapist is too strong and i am scare to talk to this male therapist about sex. How can i feel comfortable talking to him about that? My former female therapist switch me to see this new male therapist because of my intense attachment toward her, and i still can't able to get over her. I still love her, i don't know what to do.
Asked by Iloveyouteddykoalabb - Wed Dec 5 22:12:24 2007 - - 18 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Don't, if you dont have to. Switch to another female Dr. ( or one who makes you feel comfortable). I have had this problem and you can't get anything accomplished talking with someone you don't feel comfortable with. I tend to kind of say what they want to hear, rather than what I really think if I feel akward. Good luck!
Answered by jedigurl - Wed Dec 5 22:24:57 2007

What age would you start talking to your child about good touch and bad touch?
Q. My daughter is 2 1/2 years old. I want her to know about good touch and bad touch, since she goes to preschool now. Do you think this an appropiate age to talk about it, and how would you go about talking about it?
Asked by Kim C - Mon Nov 26 14:59:06 2007 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments

A. As soon as you can, when they can clearly communicate to you and they understand you fully. I have a 31 mos old and he knows about this at the 18 month mark. Both my kids know that they have special areas that aren't allowed for touching, only by mommy or daddy for cleaning purposes. I just did it in laymens terms and they know it. Anytime I playfully swat my boys bum, he'll say 'momma that's private area' and run away. It's great! You can never have them too young, kids are smart!
Answered by Yummy Mummy - Mon Nov 26 15:08:47 2007

How do I stop talking so fast and messing up my words, and talk properly?
Q. I am a very quiet and socially awkward person. When i talk to tend to talk VERY fast so fast that my words get so mixed up, and people ask me to repeat myself which makes it worse. I sometimes stutter too, and i have a bit of a lisp from when i had a brace. This is taking over my life, i avoid talking to people and saying certain words. I want to talk calm and normally and be a pleasent conversationalist but i just dont know how.
Asked by Hey Mama - Mon Nov 23 10:30:23 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. before you speak take a deep breath and think of what you want to say. Then stop again, take another breath and as you slowlllyyy breath out speak at the same time
Answered by Andrea - Mon Nov 23 10:39:28 2009

How do I get my boyfriend to stop talking to my twin sister?
Q. MY boyfriend likes to talk to my twin, because they are 'best' friends, and I wish it didn't annoy me but it does, he liked her before me, but no he likes me. What do I do? all I want is for them to stop talking so much, not to completely stop talking. What should I do?
Asked by boxing - Mon May 17 21:20:20 2010 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. tell him how u feel. if he really loves u, then u coming out and telling him how it makes u feel and thast u want him to stop talkin so much he will listen. trust me my gf did the same thing cause we had a similar prob. mostly the talking part, but she came out and told me the first year we were dating and now its been 2 years and still going...so tell him how u feel
Answered by lover - Mon May 17 21:23:46 2010

What is wrong with talking to yourself in public and keeping yourself company?
Q. Like at work when you have something to do you just keep on talking and your eyes keep moving. You are uncomfortable with it but don't know what to do.
Asked by Jenny - Wed Jul 5 17:14:41 2006 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments

A. What is wrong with talking to yourself? At least: You know what the conversation is about. You can control the conversation. You are guaranteed an intelligent conversation. If others complain, it's only because they are jealous that the voices in your head won't talk to them.
Answered by trenee10 - Wed Jul 5 17:27:09 2006

What does it mean when a guy you stopped talking too misses you?
Q. We've been talking for 3 yrs, and stopped talking a month ago. He liked me for this long but nothing happened because i lost faith in being with him since he wasn't as sincere from the beginning. He removed me from his life completely when I raged at him and now he's missing me but refusing to talk ot comprimise, why is that so?
Asked by Ravyn Hitman - Wed Jan 27 03:13:46 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. He misses you, but he thinks you misunderstand him? ask him if that's what he thinks, and ask him what he is thinking. talk to him if you care.
Answered by Caring Girl - Wed Jan 27 03:22:06 2010

How do you have a character start talking while another character is talking in a screenplay?
Q. Like not to cut off the characters dialouge but to have them start talking in the middle of the other characters line or something, thank you.
Asked by Abcdefg Hijklmnop - Fri Apr 9 11:41:22 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Usually, you'd indicate it with dual dialogue. But it's going to be tricky because there's no way to not start the dual columns at the same point on the page. But it will get the idea across. I'm a produced screenwriter with feature film and TV credits.
Answered by Sabot03196 - Fri Apr 9 13:01:41 2010

How can I start talking to this himm?
Q. So there is this guy in my school, pretty attractive. However, he is a junior and i am a freshmen,so we have no classes. How can I start talking to him? I really want to get to know him. He dosnt have a social networking site, and he is reallyyy reallyy shy.What can I do?
Asked by lalaaa - Thu Feb 25 18:24:07 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. maybe try facebook? hmm. good luck :S
Answered by april. - Thu Feb 25 18:26:04 2010

How do you start talking with a stranger girl?
Q. Ok here is my problem. I am single. I usually go to the movies every week. And after the movie in the lobby I usually spot out a cute girl that notices me. But she is a complete stranger! So how do I start talking to a stranger girl at the movies? Thanks! P.S.- I am a little bit shy.
Asked by J 2the iigsaw - Sun Jan 18 23:59:07 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You need the confidence, you need to know what to say and how to say it without getting knocked back. Take a look at this site for some tips.. And good luck!
Answered by Jane R - Mon Jan 19 14:53:47 2009

How do I start talking to a girl I like?
Q. I like this girl that is a freshman. I am a sophmore. I kind of am attracked to her but i dont know her..How should i start talking to her.
Asked by hypermofo101 - Tue Oct 13 15:07:45 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Okay just start talking to her about some things like what's your favorite songs or what's your favorite thing to do or anything to make her talk to you.
Answered by *~*~D3ST!NY~*~* - Tue Oct 13 15:12:51 2009

What to do before talking to a military recruiter?
Q. I am 25 and planning on talking to a Coast Guard or Navy recruiter. I am very concerned about the GI Bill and how to get the best type of job while in the service. I am also considering the reserves too. I need to know: How its determined which job you can have? Are there any good books or online resources to help? How and what to study for any type of standardized tests? Will my age be a problem? Where to start?
Asked by yazzz - Mon Dec 31 08:44:03 2007 - - 17 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Looks like you got plenty of good advice here! Some thing that has never changed over the years is this...Your local recruiter and the recruiter you will see at sign up both have quotas to fill, so stick to your guns and get the job you want, don't settle to verbal agreements. if your smart the military is still a good career move or good chance to better your education. Good luck in whatever you do!
Answered by Ted C - Mon Dec 31 09:37:52 2007

How do I start talking to this kid at my school that I like?
Q. There'e this kid in my high school that I kinda like. I don't know how to start talking to him. Some of my friends are friends with him, but I don't want to tell them to introduce us. How can I do this myself?
Asked by Shanaza - Tue Mar 31 23:23:08 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. He'll really like it if you walk up, say "Hi! I'm ___ and I would like to get to know you." (Or something along those lines.) Guys like outgoing girls, and you will totally make a good impression on him.
Answered by Mackenzie - Tue Mar 31 23:31:33 2009

SInce when does talking only work with terrorists?
Q. Since Bush is being attacked for his comments in Israel about some politicians wanting to sit down and talk with hostile nations and groups. I was wondering when sitting down and talking with a hostile nation/group worked? I know it's worked when we involved financial incentives (bribes), but I have no knowledge of it working when we just talked with someone and offered no financial incentives. Can anyone answer this for me?
Asked by Keith Olbermann - Thu May 15 11:03:04 2008 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It has in the past postponed, but it hasn't stopped any terror. Clinton postponed the inevitable prior to the Bush election. Bush got the lucky job of taking it on full fledged with 9/11
Answered by sassinya - Thu May 15 11:08:04 2008