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  • honey the codewitchH honey the codewitch

    When all else fails, take hostages

    When I was growin' up, I was the smartest kid I knew. Maybe that was just because I didn't know that many kids. All I know is now I feel the opposite.

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    Sander Rossel
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    And put them in that cauldron :D

    Best, Sander sanderrossel.com Continuous Integration, Delivery, and Deployment arrgh.js - Bringing LINQ to JavaScript Object-Oriented Programming in C# Succinctly

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    • honey the codewitchH honey the codewitch

      puppies grow into dogs. I'm sparing them that fate.

      When I was growin' up, I was the smartest kid I knew. Maybe that was just because I didn't know that many kids. All I know is now I feel the opposite.

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      Sander Rossel
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      Man's best friend, of course you wouldn't know that being a woman and all ;)

      Best, Sander sanderrossel.com Continuous Integration, Delivery, and Deployment arrgh.js - Bringing LINQ to JavaScript Object-Oriented Programming in C# Succinctly

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      • N Nelek

        A drink doesn't have to be alcoholic, you might go out to have a tea or a coffee.

        M.D.V. ;) If something has a solution... Why do we have to worry about?. If it has no solution... For what reason do we have to worry about? Help me to understand what I'm saying, and I'll explain it better to you Rating helpful answers is nice, but saying thanks can be even nicer.

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        GKP1992
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        I agree with you here but, OG was implying that. I am also aware of the fact that many people who follow Islam don't necessarily follow the no drinks suit, however assuming that they do is still a safer option, especially if you're new. I am of the belief, that having a few drinks together is one of the best ways to befriend someone, along with offering helping hand.

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        • Sander RosselS Sander Rossel

          I recently read many Muslims drink alcohol. Some groups just drink it because why not. But it seems many Muslims have a long tradition with wine and still drink it. Sometimes because there are just a lot of grapes in the area, other times even for religious reasons, blood of Christ and all that. And the younger generation doesn't mind the strict rules all that much. But those that don't drink alcohol, for whatever reason, can drink something else. Personally, as an atheist, I'd prefer an Ice Tea ;)

          Best, Sander sanderrossel.com Continuous Integration, Delivery, and Deployment arrgh.js - Bringing LINQ to JavaScript Object-Oriented Programming in C# Succinctly

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          Sander Rossel wrote:

          I recently read many Muslims drink alcohol.

          And still there are many who do not. What I meant was to only play it safe, until you know for sure they do. This is all assuming that the OP do not mind drinking themselves. :laugh:

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          • M Member 14169933

            whats the best way to blend with co-workers(especially boss) at a new workplace, I am quiet introverted, my boss thinks that I am just sitting around I have recently joined a company in malaysia I am first time out of my country india

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            Some offices do have a buddy system, where your buddy will make you easily acclimatise to the new surroundings. In fact, I was a buddy for a new employee, and helped him around the office. With a boss, the best thing is to set the expectations straight in the beginning itself - like 'Can you please specify what all is expected out of me', or 'Can you please specify how I can contribute more to the office in the short and long terms'.

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            • Sander RosselS Sander Rossel

              Little kids and puppies? (it's only sad because of the puppies) :D

              Best, Sander sanderrossel.com Continuous Integration, Delivery, and Deployment arrgh.js - Bringing LINQ to JavaScript Object-Oriented Programming in C# Succinctly

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              Cp Coder
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              Anyone who hates dogs and kids can't be all bad. - W.C. Fields :laugh:

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                whats the best way to blend with co-workers(especially boss) at a new workplace, I am quiet introverted, my boss thinks that I am just sitting around I have recently joined a company in malaysia I am first time out of my country india

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                How to Win Friends and Influence People - Wikipedia[^] It works. Bottom line is, take a sincere interest in other people.

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                  whats the best way to blend with co-workers(especially boss) at a new workplace, I am quiet introverted, my boss thinks that I am just sitting around I have recently joined a company in malaysia I am first time out of my country india

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                  Member 14169933 wrote:

                  my boss thinks that I am just sitting around

                  1. Do you have tasks assigned to you (bug fix, maintenance, new code, doc like specs and requirements...) ? If no, go see your boss for things to do. 2. Are you progressing on those tasks, Do you keep time in an official manner (online , offline) ? so you have issue trackers (for example, jira) 2. Are you reporting your progress to anyone, have you shown your boss what you do ? do you commit code, do you demo what you are working on ?

                  I'd rather be phishing!

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                  • G GKP1992

                    I agree with you here but, OG was implying that. I am also aware of the fact that many people who follow Islam don't necessarily follow the no drinks suit, however assuming that they do is still a safer option, especially if you're new. I am of the belief, that having a few drinks together is one of the best ways to befriend someone, along with offering helping hand.

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                    Nelek
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                    GKP1992 wrote:

                    I am of the belief, that having a few drinks together is one of the best ways to befriend someone, along with offering helping hand.

                    That or going out to pinch a bit / have lunch or dinner or all at once. Main thing is go out of with them and do something together

                    M.D.V. ;) If something has a solution... Why do we have to worry about?. If it has no solution... For what reason do we have to worry about? Help me to understand what I'm saying, and I'll explain it better to you Rating helpful answers is nice, but saying thanks can be even nicer.

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                    • C Cp Coder

                      Anyone who hates dogs and kids can't be all bad. - W.C. Fields :laugh:

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                      Sander Rossel
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                      Agreed on the kids, I love dogs though (although I'm a cat person) :D

                      Best, Sander sanderrossel.com Continuous Integration, Delivery, and Deployment arrgh.js - Bringing LINQ to JavaScript Object-Oriented Programming in C# Succinctly

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                      • Sander RosselS Sander Rossel

                        Agreed on the kids, I love dogs though (although I'm a cat person) :D

                        Best, Sander sanderrossel.com Continuous Integration, Delivery, and Deployment arrgh.js - Bringing LINQ to JavaScript Object-Oriented Programming in C# Succinctly

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                        Cats are banned in our house - The wife is allergic to them. Dogs: We are fairly agnostic to dogs. Taking care of them can be a nuisance. Kids: Well it depends on the kid. Some can be little horrors, but of course our grandkids are absolute little angels in all respects. :-D

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