welcome KR On Sun, 25 Feb 2024 at 17:07, gopala krishnan <gopa4...@yahoo.in> wrote:
> Thank you sir for reading the QA and responding with brief additions. > Gopalakrishnan > > On Sunday, 25 February, 2024 at 11:08:22 pm IST, Rajaram Krishnamurthy < > keyarinc...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > CULTURAL QA 02202425 > > Q3 What are some inspirational short stories that can change a > person's life? > > KR Building good relationships is a fundamental aspect of human > existence, influencing personal happiness, professional success, and > overall well-being. Whether in familial, romantic, social, or professional > contexts, the benefits of cultivating strong connections are widely > acknowledged. However, like any endeavour, there are both pros and cons to > consider when embarking on the journey of building relationships. > > Pros of Building Good Relationships: > > Emotional Support: Strong relationships provide a sense of belonging and > emotional support during challenging times. Knowing that there are > individuals who genuinely care about your well-being can bolster mental > resilience and help navigate life's ups and downs. > > Increased Happiness: Meaningful relationships contribute to overall > happiness and life satisfaction. Sharing experiences, accomplishments, and > joys with others amplifies positive emotions and enhances the quality of > life. > > Networking and Opportunities: Building relationships expands one's > network, opening doors to new opportunities both personally and > professionally. Connections with diverse individuals can lead to > collaborations, mentorship, job prospects, and valuable insights. > > Improved Communication Skills: Maintaining healthy relationships requires > effective communication, fostering the development of interpersonal skills > such as active listening, empathy, and conflict resolution. These skills > are transferable and beneficial in various aspects of life. > > Enhanced Self-Awareness and Growth: Interacting with others provides > opportunities for self-reflection and personal growth. Through > relationships, individuals gain insights into their strengths, weaknesses, > and areas for improvement, facilitating personal development and > self-awareness. > > Support System During Challenges: Good relationships serve as a support > system during times of adversity, offering encouragement, practical > assistance, and a sense of solidarity. Shared burdens become lighter when > shouldered together with trusted companions. > > Cons of Building Good Relationships: > > Investment of Time and Energy: Building and maintaining relationships > require significant investments of time, effort, and emotional energy. > Balancing personal and professional commitments with nurturing > relationships can be challenging and may lead to feelings of stress or > burnout. > > Vulnerability and Risk of Hurt: Opening oneself up in relationships > entails vulnerability and the risk of experiencing hurt or betrayal. Trust, > once broken, can be difficult to repair, leading to strained relationships > or emotional scars. > > Conflict and Misunderstandings: Disagreements, misunderstandings, and > conflicts are inevitable in any relationship. Managing differences in > opinions, expectations, and communication styles requires patience, > empathy, and effective conflict resolution skills. > > Dependency and Co-dependency: Over-reliance on relationships for > validation, support, or fulfilment can lead to unhealthy dependencies and > co-dependent behaviours. Maintaining individual autonomy and boundaries > within relationships is crucial for fostering healthy dynamics. > > Loss and Grief: The loss of relationships through separation, > estrangement, or death can result in profound grief and emotional distress. > Coping with the end of significant relationships requires resilience, > support, and time to heal. > > Social Obligations and Expectations: Societal norms and expectations > surrounding relationships may exert pressure on individuals to conform to > certain roles or behaviours, potentially compromising authenticity and > autonomy. > > In conclusion, while the benefits of building good relationships are > numerous and invaluable, it is essential to acknowledge and navigate the > challenges and complexities inherent in human connections. By fostering > open communication, mutual respect, and empathy, individuals can cultivate > fulfilling relationships that enrich their lives and contribute to their > overall well-being. Ultimately, the journey of building and sustaining > meaningful connections is a dynamic and rewarding endeavour worth pursuing > despite its inherent challenges. > > K Rajaram IRS 24224//25224 > > xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > > Q4 What moment in your life left you speechless? > > KR Speechless is when one is shutout in spite of the best > efforts; but here he did not draw the correct Indian map; drawing may be > poor; but knowledge cannot; so he is a dumb only so cannot go speechless > for his avivekam. > > K Rajaram IRS 25224 > > On Sun, 25 Feb 2024 at 00:07, 'gopala krishnan' via Thatha_Patty < > thatha_patty@googlegroups.com> wrote: > > CULTURAL QA 02-2024-25 > > All the below QA are from Quora DIGEST to me on 25-02-2024. > > Selected quora answers generally interesting are included .Still they need > not be 100% correct answers. I am only a compiler. > > Compiled and posted by R. Gopala Krishnan, 80, on 25-02-2024. > > Q1 What is the funniest military-based joke you know? > > A1 Don Caine, US Army Retired 9mo > > A young man volunteers for airborne training. After one week, he phones > his father. > > “Dad, we had our first parachute jump today, but only about half the > company jumped. The others were scared.” > > Dad: “Well, did you jump?” Son: “No, I was scared.” > > A week later he calls dad again “We had our second jump today. The > sergeant said that anyone who didn’t jump this time would not get a pass > for this weekend. All but about ten of us jumped.” > > Dad: “Well, did you jump?” Son: “No, I just couldn’t”. > > A week later he calls dad again “We had our third jump today. The sergeant > said that anyone who didn’t jump was going to spend the weekend scrubbing > the latrines with a toothbrush. Only three people didn’t jump.” > > Dad: “Well, did you jump?” Son: “Nope. I’m still too scared.” > > Another week goes by and he calls dad “Today was our fourth jump. The > sergeant said he was bend anyone who didn’t jump over the seat and screw > him up the rear.” > > Dad: “OK, so you jumped?” Son: “Yeah I jumped … > > Q2 What are some of the greatest examples of presence of mind? > > A2 Rohith(రోహిత్),Studied at Indian Institute of Technology, > Indore (IITI)Updated 3y > > Me and my family were watching Titanic movie . > > My 7 year old neighbour joined us. Everything was going smooth. Suddenly > hero and heroine started making out. > > I just skipped seeing that part and started chatting on phone. > > Suddenly my neighbour boy asked me loudly in front of everyone “Rohith > anna, what will you do if a girl is removing clothes in front of you.” > > > > I was embarrassed after listening the question. My parents were staring at > me for my response. > > Me in my mind - “I am going to be homeless from today.” > > I simply said “Shame shame puppy shame.” > > Every one burst into laughter after listening this. > > Thank God, my little brain got some sense of humour and some presence. > > Kids these days are not kids they are monsters > > Q3 What are some inspirational short stories that can change a > person's life? > > A3 Hafiz Suboor, Nov 17 > > A boy and a girl were playing together. The boy had a collection of > marbles. The girl had some sweets with her. > > The boy told the girl that he will give her all his marbles in exchange of > her sweets. The girl agreed.The boy kept the biggest and the most > beautiful marble aside & gave the rest to the girl. The girl gave him all > her sweets as she had promised. > > That night, the girl slept peacefully. But the boy couldn't sleep as he > kept wondering if the girl had hidden some sweets from him the way he had > hidden his best marble. > > Moral of the story: If you don't give hundred percent in a relationship, > you'll always keep doubting in any relationship. > > So give your hundred percent. > > Q4 What moment in your life left you speechless? > > A4 Shazaan Khan, Studied Master of Human Resource Management > (MHRM) at Jamia Millia Islamia (Graduated 2018)3y > > During my graduation, 3rd year, I was appearing for a campus interview of > one of the renowned companies in India. As it invariably goes, they began > asking me to introduce myself. I stated everything I mugged up. In > addition, I told them I’m very much fond of the topics pertaining to > geo-politics and India. He looked into my eyes and smirked. > > > > Interviewer: So, you’re comfortable if I ask you questions related to > geopolitics? > > Me: Yes, Sir. > > Interviewer: Outline the map of India. > > Me: I’m very bad at drawing, yet I will try my best. > > Interviewer: Draw as bad as you could, but make sure you outline the > complete map of India. > > I managed to draw something like this. > > Interviewer: You think is this the complete map of India? > > Me: As far as I’m concerned. > > Interviewer: Giving you one more chance… think and draw once again. > > I outlined the map of Pakistan and Bangladesh adjoined with it, as they > were erstwhile the part of India. > > Interviewer: Thank you Shazaan. You may leave now. > > > > Verdict: Not selected. > > After the process got over, I went to the interviewer to have the > feedback. > > Me: You never asked me further-more questions, and rejected me on the > basis of only 2 questions. May I know where I was wrong in outlining the > map of India? What’s the reason you rejected me? > > Interviewer: Because you don’t believe that Andaman and Nicobar Island is > the part of India. > > He left me speechless. Even today when I think about that very interview, > I seem so dumb. > > Q5 Do you know a joke about a priest? > > A5 Jacky Heraty,11h > > Sister Mary is walking quietly through the convent when Sister Agnes > looks at her, giggles and says “You got up on the wrong side of the bed > this morning!” Sister Mary is confused, and carries on walking. > > Round the corner she meets Sister Theresa, who says exactly the same > thing! As she carries on, several other nuns say the comment, too. > > Finally, she reaches the Chapel where the Mother Superior calls her over. > > “Oh, Mother Superior!” says Sister Mary. “You're not going to tell me I > got out of the wrong side of the bed, are you?” > > “Not at all,” answers the Mother Superior. “I was going to ask you why > you're wearing Father Michael's slippers.” > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Thatha_Patty" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to thatha_patty+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/414783393.193244.1708841234199%40mail.yahoo.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/414783393.193244.1708841234199%40mail.yahoo.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Thatha_Patty" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to thatha_patty+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/CAL5XZoqrdvc9i2s-PUkge8FY1HE2R1BLjOPoL87KGXeKwDvLNQ%40mail.gmail.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/CAL5XZoqrdvc9i2s-PUkge8FY1HE2R1BLjOPoL87KGXeKwDvLNQ%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. 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