Just back from a job interview? Before breathing a sigh of relief, there’s one more thing to do: write a thank-you letter. 【小题1】 The sooner you do it, the better. This last step should be regarded as part of your job search process for every interview in which you take part.

At the conclusion of your interview, be sure to have the contact information of all the people who have interviewed you. 【小题2】

Sending a thank-you letter to a potential employer, which costs you little time, will not guarantee a job offer, but it will give you an edge if the competition is tight.

【小题3】 Just as you wouldn’t visit someone’s home and leave without expressing gratitude (感谢), don’t leave an interview without saying thank-you to the interviewer. Being polite and professional is important when communicating with potential employers.

Another significant reason to send a thank-you letter is that it is an opportunity — perhaps your only one — to follow up after your interview. 【小题4】 It may feel awkward to say those words out loud during the interview, but it’s much easier to type them.

Your thank-you note can make up for something important. No matter how prepared you are, the stress of the interview may cause a brief lapse of memory. 【小题5】 It also allows you to repeat something you want the interviewer to have in mind as they make the hiring decision.

Tips to Help You Cope With Your Adult Child's Addiction

Watching your loved one go through an alcohol or drug addiction is an extremely upsetting and scary situation. 【小题1】 Here are tips to help you cope with your adult child's addiction.

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You cannot really help someone with addiction until you know everything about what their addiction and treatment involve. This includes knowing all of the possible withdrawal symptoms during an alcohol or drug detox, signs of an overdose, and all of the treatment options available.

Have a Respectful Conversation With Your Child.

The next step is to start an open and respectful conversation with your adult child about their addiction. 【小题3】This way your child will feel more comfortable with being honest and expressing their feelings.

Remind Them You Love Them

【小题4】 Expressing how much you care about your child's happiness and well being will help to show them that they do have a support system that is willing to help them through addiction treatment once they decide to follow through with it.

Remember That it is Not Your Fault

Throughout this entire situation, it is crucial to remember that your child's addiction problem is not your fault. You can do this by recognizing that your child's addiction doesn't necessarily have anything to do with you or your parenting. 【小题5】

As Valentine ’s Day is coming, many of us start thinking of creative and thoughtful ways to express our love to our family and friends. 【小题1】Here are several ways to show love to strangers.

Practice compassion (同情). As humans, we often forget about the feelings of others. The people counting out all their coins to pay at the grocery store (杂货店), may be using every last penny they have to feed their family.【小题2】Maybe you can offer help by paying for groceries or helping them put their groceries in the car. An ounce of compassion goes a long way to show others that you care.

【小题3】Hold the door for others, offer to help a neighbor lift a heavy box, or pick up something someone has dropped and return it. Say “Thank you”, offer to help someone standing on the side of the highway with a broken-down car, or ask people you meet how their day is going.

Make someone smile. A sweet smile is the best way to show your kindness and start a conversation. Go out of your way to make someone smile daily. Give praise to people you come across, pay for a stranger’s meal or even tell a small joke to make a person laugh.【小题4】

Offer encouragement. 【小题5】They may need some words of encouragement. Reach out to these people. Talk to them and give them the motivation (动力) they need to keep moving forward with their lives.