Avoiding (Low Assertiveness and Cooperativeness) – Involves choosing not to engage in conflict. Accommodating (Low Assertiveness and High Cooperativeness) – Involves a level of self-sacrifice by giving in, placating, etc. What are the 5 modes of conflict? According to the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI), used by human resource (HR)Read More →

Knotty pine paneling was popular in the ’50s and ’60s, especially for dens and club basements. The look can be quaint or dated, but most people who buy an old house long to update the surfaces. How do you modernize knotty pine? If you’re looking for something a little moreRead More →

After 30 September 2022, they will no longer be legal tender There is £24billion worth of old paper £20 and £50 notes still in circulation, according to new data from the Bank of England. This is made up of £9billion worth of £20 notes – approximately 450million notes, or eightRead More →

Vintage furniture and lighting. Blend of rustic and ornate styles. Mismatched items and eras. Distressed and weathered surfaces. Neutral backgrounds with a soft pastel palette. Is Shabby Chic Still in Style 2020? Now, with a more modern touch, the new Shabby Chic feels fresh and updated, but still beautiful, softRead More →

If you discover that your popcorn ceilings contain asbestos, don’t panic—and don’t try to remove it yourself. Removing it will cause the particles to escape into the air, making it easy for you and your family to breathe in the carcinogens. What’s wrong with textured ceilings? The biggest aesthetic drawbackRead More →

Chino pants are not dress pants nor trousers. While typically dress pants and trousers are made of wool and need to be dry cleaned, chinos are a middle ground between formal and casual attire. They are suitable for anything business casual or less casual, but not for formal situations whereRead More →

Porcelain is only one of many different types of pottery but it is usually valued more than others because of the smoothness of its surface, its pure whiteness, and its translucent quality. Why are Ming vases called Ming vases? Ming was not a family name but an appellation, meaning “bright,”Read More →

Capitalize a military rank when used as a formal title before an individual’s name. … In subsequent references, do not continue ising the title before the full name of a member of the military. In subsequent references, do not continue using the title before a name. Use only the lastRead More →