Human beings are social creatures, which coexist in groups. Obviously, there are misunderstandings and quarrels between the members of every group. It does not worth mentioning that conflicts occur in every sphere of the human life. There are conflicts at school, at the workplace and even between the members of a family. Every conflict is a challenge and it is important to resolve this situation effectively. Have you ever tried to resolve serious conflicts yourself? I will focus on the detailed analysis of this important issue. Conflicts occur because of misunderstandings and difference of interests. When two sides cannot find a compromise to cooperate with one another, they begin to…

Have you ever thought about the meaning of your name? Do you know why people devote so much time to the choice of their child’s name? Obviously, the importance of name is enormous, because the name identifies its owner. Many scholars have spent much time on the analysis of the origin and meaning of various names. It is interesting to research and compare different names of different countries. Doubtless, you will find a great number of similarities when you analyze this issue deeper. I am going to analyze the importance of names from the point of view of history, culture, religion and geography. Name is the simplest element, which emphasizes…

A Primate’s Memoir is a scientific book written by Robert Morris Sapolsky. Robert Sapolsky is a famous American biologist, neurologist and traveler. He works at Stanford University and contributes into the development of neurological sciences. No wonder, he has decided to improve his knowledge about behavior and stress on the example of primates. Naturally, primates are very close to humans. Their behavior and reaction towards stress are very similar. It is smart to study the peculiarities of their behavior if you want to get to know about humans and their instincts. Sapolsky has devoted his entire life to the observation of primates. He has chosen baboons for the detailed analysis…

Lord of the Flies is a famous novel written by William Golding. When you read this book, you will understand that it touches upon the problem of civilization. The author compares civilization with savagery with the help of numerous symbols. It is easier to describe important issues or personalities in a covert way. Of course, it is not easy to read a novel written according to the rules of symbolism. Very few people are able to understand the actual idea of a book, because they cannot decipher its symbols. When you want to read a book of this kind, you ought to train your critical thinking skills. Lord of the…

Election is one of the most important events in every country. People vote for their favorite candidate believing that he will represent their interests on the official level. Moreover, election is the integral part of our democratic society, where people can influence political situation of their country. Naturally, it is impossible to generate the ideal system of elections because of great number of factors. No wonder, there are always strong and weak sides in every system. Nowadays, many people ask if our election process is fair. This issue requires detailed and specific analysis. Election process is very important for the wellbeing of every country. There are countries that do not…

Although smoking is a harmful habit, there is a stereotype that smokers are more open than non-smokers. The stereotype is based on the belief that smokers always smoke together. When one wants to have a smoke, he will always find a company. When you go near a pub, you can notice a group of people who smoke together. Therefore, it is possible to say that smokers are very sociable and communicative. Is it true that openness depends on smoking? Can smoking help you develop your communicative skills and sociability? It is difficult to say that smokers are more open than non-smokers, but let us observe this issue in detail. When…

School uniform has always been a big trouble to students. The main idea of school uniform is to teach students to wear official style. When one wants to make his successful career, he will have to learn how to dress properly. No one will understand a boss who is wearing informal clothes during official business meetings. Therefore, it is important to help young people develop their tastes. When students get used to wearing official style from their early age, they will not have problems with understanding of the basic norms of formal behavior. It is reasonable to say that school uniform equalizes students. This moment is very important. Different families…

Television is one of the most influential means of mass media. Alongside with the Internet, it provides mass audience with information and shapes public mind. The content shown on TV is quite varied. One is able to watch news, sports, movies, series, educational programs, TV shows, etc. Everyone is able to choose something for his personal taste and preferences. Obviously, television is an enormous source of information. When one turns on his TV-set in the evening, he will watch news in order to be aware about everything that has happened in his home country or abroad during the day. Furthermore, television is said to be one of the best tools…

What is outsourcing? It is a decision to produce goods and services abroad. In the modern age of globalization nearly every big corporation produces its goods abroad. When you speak about the USA, you can say that every grand corporation has moved production into the developing countries. The reason of outsourcing is very clear. Companies want to reduce expenditures and cost of production and they move production facilities to China, Indonesia, Pakistan, Vietnam, India, etc. An average American customer has got used to the fact that his clothes, shoes, cell phones, laptops, etc. are made in China or Taiwan; though the official address of a producing company is the USA.…

How do you spend your free time? This easy question can embarrass many people, who do not know how to spend their spare time wisely. In spite of the fact, that the choice of activities is very big, many people do not know how to kill time usefully. This question often bothers parents, who do not know how to organize free time of their children. In general, it is possible to define indoor and outdoor activities. Doubtless, the definitions of these terms speak for themselves. Indoor activities are held inside of a building. You are able to spend your free time at home or gym and you will call it…