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Originally posted by Grampy BobbyRegarding the memo: On closer examination, with my specs on this time, I noted that what I thought was English turned out to be Bantu. Now since I don't have command of that particular language I was wondering if I could get the English version. A friend, who has a very limited handle on it, enough to order a beer and ask where the bathroom is, said he thought it had something to do with elephants and pyjamas. He pointed out, and rightfully so, that that was an odd combination and suggested I inquire from the originator of it's real meaning.
[b]GB Stees Got the Memo
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Did you?[/b]
Originally posted by Great Big SteesGB Stees, the lens strength of those Canadian Specs seems to be inappropriate for reading the Bantu Memo. Here's the English version of the article contained on page one: "50 things that make people happy" London, Oct 29, 2013 (IANS)
Regarding the memo: On closer examination, with my specs on this time, I noted that what I thought was English turned out to be Bantu. Now since I don't have command of that particular language I was wondering if I could get the English version. A friend, who has a very limited handle on it, enough to order a beer and ask where the bathroom is, sai ...[text shortened]... at that was an odd combination and suggested I inquire from the originator of it's real meaning.
"Finding money in an old pair of jeans, having a picnic in the sun, getting flowers or chocolates from a loved one or a thank you card in the mail are some of the things that make people feel happy, a study has revealed.
A person being told that he or she has lost weight, climbing into bed with freshly washed sheets and seeing an old couple hold hands also help brighten a person's day, says the study of 3,000 people conducted by Three Barrels Brandy.
Sunshine was found to be one of the major factors for happiness. Waking up to a sunny day, sitting in the sun, having a picnic in the sun, and driving with the car windows down on a sunny day all appear in the top 20, the Daily Express reported.
'We can be having a terrible day at work when a quick thank you from the boss can pick us up and make us feel great. Similarly, we could be stuck in traffic when our favourite song comes on the radio and makes us forget about the nightmare daily commute. Small gestures from friends and family can also work wonders when you're feeling a bit down in the dumps,' a research spokesman said. Most people feel at their happiest at around 6 p.m. Saturdays, the research revealed."
Here's page two of the memo which contains a list of 50 things the study found that make people happy?
"The list of 50 things that make people happy:"
1. Finding money in an old pair of jeans
2. Going on holiday
3. Getting into bed with freshly washed sheets
4. Swimming in the sea
5. Waking up on a sunny day
6. Sitting in the sun
7. Being surprised with flowers or chocolates
8. Getting a nice message from a loved one
9. Hugs
10. Getting a thank you card in the post
11. Seeing old people holding hands
12. Driving a car with the window down on a sunny day
13. Winning a tennis game
14. Booking a holiday
15. Listening to your favourite song
16. Finding a bargain
17. Seeing an old friend
18. Picnic in the park
19. Getting promoted
20. Romantic night out
21. Hearing a song that reminds you of your past
22. Looking back at old photos
23. Making a new friend
24. Getting a quiet moment to yourself
25. Walks in the country
http://www.deccanherald.com/content/201104/login.php
Note: 26- 50 to follow.
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Originally posted by Great King RatWhat if one of the couple is you?
[b]climbing into bed with freshly washed sheets and seeing an old couple hold hands
Finding an old couple holding hands in my bed is not my idea of a good time. No matter how fresh the sheets are.[/b]
Hang on I guess that'd be dementia right?