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January 9, 2015

Beyond just good manners, why you should always say ‘thank you’

Most of us were taught that saying ‘thank you’ is simply the polite thing to do. But recent research in social psychology suggests that saying ‘thank you’ goes beyond good manners – it also serves to build and maintain social relationships. The research specifically looked at how do expressions of gratitude among strangers shape social

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Teen agrees to let friend take her attractive mum on A DATE…if he gets 500k re-tweets on Twitter

It used to be every American teen’s nightmare to have a parent chaperone prom. Teens these days seem to have taken a turn though, since one Virginia teen is trying to take his friend’s mom as his date to the traditional end-of-year dance. Challenge accepted: A Virginia teen recently started an online campaign to ask

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Worry too much? Don’t fret as it’s a sign of high intelligence, study finds

They are mocked for their frequent fretting but worriers may have the last laugh. Research suggests that being a worrier is a sign of high intelligence. Those who live in constant fear they won’t get everything done and who can’t switch off worrisome thoughts are more articulate. In tests, worriers scored higher in something called

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Victor Valdes delighted as Manchester United unveil former Barcelona keeper

Former Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes has revealed his delight at signing a deal to join Louis van Gaal’s Manchester United. The 32-year-old has signed an 18-month deal at the Premier League side and has the option of staying at Old Trafford for a further year. Valdes, who has been training at the club since October

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Yaya Toure beats Enyeama to win fourth African Player of the Year title in a row

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has become the first player to be named Confederation of African Football African Footballer of the Year four years in a row. Toure, 31, was nominated after playing a pivotal role in winning the Premier League and League Cup. He also helped Ivory Coast qualify for the 2015 Africa Cup

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