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Didn't know which section to put this in so here goes. If you look back over past years, (some of use have more to look back on than others) Can you say what piece of advice you have been given has helped you most on life's journey. I have no doubt at all what mine was, On the Sunday night before I was going to start work for the first time that Monday morning, as an Happyrentice Joiner at R. P. Townley's Burnley Road Acc. my Fathers said when you start work never be afraid yo ask if you don't know something, its far better to ask than to bungle your way through. That's something I always remember, plus another little gem never say "I know" ( especially when your learning) if you do nobody will tell you anything again

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Both my parents told us to hold our heads up high, and to remember we were as good, but no better, than anyone else.

Something I probably didn't do as a child. When after years of being called a puff, I'd try to keep a low profile as possible, so as to avoid further abuse.

I found that useful advice, both personally, and whilst at work.

Our parents certainly weren't boring goody goodies but have/had stong morals. We were told never to lie, speak out if you think something needs to be said, and remember what you were taught at Sunday school. Which I do, even though today I'm an atheist.

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My mum always told me, if you can't afford it, don't buy it, save up, and thats what i've done my whole life, no debt at all in my house

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The best bit of advice I was ever given was....'Find something you enjoy doing, then get someone to pay you to do it'.

Work never seems that hard when you enjoy what you are doing.
I have been given lots of other bits of advice along the way.
1) Live within your means.
2) Don't lend stuff that you want to get back....and never lend money.
3) don't borrow unless you are prepared to give back what you borrowed, plus a gift.
4) believe in yourself...you can do anything.
5) don't forget your old friends.
6) do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
7) Save for your old age.

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Can't really pin it down to just one piece of advice as so many people have given me good advice through to this point in my life. But my earliest guidance would be that of my parents, remember we're family & look out for each other, be honest with yourself then you can be honest with others & always give as good as you get.

Pretty good points as far as I'm concerned.

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Treat others as you would want to be treated yourself ...

and ...

learn to cook ....:D (this was normally after id burnt the tea :D:D:D)

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Never believe anything you hear (gossip), and only half of what you see.

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Treat em mean and keep em keen !!!!

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Dont eat yellow snow:D And treat others as you would like to be treated.

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Violence is the last resort.

However, if you do have to fight, make sure you win.

:D

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Don't forget your friends on the way up.

You might need them on the way down.

Whoops.

Wrong thread.

Thought this was about councillors' expenses.

:D

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This is a tough one , Jaysay .

I recall my parents often advising me to be myself .

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Nice greyhound by the way.

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If you borrow something , Always take it back . In one piece

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hope my dad doesn't read that one :rolleyes:

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Thanks . She's a lurcher , my pal Holly . :)

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Do unto others as they would do unto you.........only do it first,! ......................................... thats the art of survival.:D;)

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Be yourself. :D

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How did I guess that would be your reply cashy, like the song say I no him so well:D:D:D

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Nice one this Jaysay.
My mum used to infuriate me by saying "Show me your friends and I'll tell you who you are"
Funny she only said it when I brought someone hope that she had doubts about!!
Another one was 'Don't speak until you are spoken to'
THis has unforyunately earned me the reputation of being a rather 'cold' English lady over here!

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Ya as I remember it Sue Italian women can be very vociferous at the best of times:D

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Best advice I was given, be yourself and dont change who you are just to please people. If people dont like you just for you, they aint worth bothering with. I wear the clothes I like, have facial piercings cos I like them. Anybody who doesnt like them, they got the problem, not me

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Last night, going to bed, there was a rather nasty looking, but drowsy http://planetsmilies.net/animal-smiley-4915.gif crawling around the bathroom floor. The thought that I may have got up in the middle of the night to go to the loo, and trodden on the nasty creature, gives me cold sweats ...brrrrrr.

Mother's Best Advice: 'Don't walk around the house in your bare feet!'

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I've been given plenty of advice over the years, much of which I'm thankful to say I didn't take, particularly when it came to romance.

My nana told me never to put all my eggs in one basket and never to wash cotton with taffeta, the former having been of most use to me.

Whilst the old Latin phrase carpe deum isn't a bad ideology but I taken the biggest inspiration from my own family motto: non nabis salum (not for ourselves alone). There are other variations from American Moss families and also those from Norfolk and Kent but the Lancashire original is the one which provides a good life ethic and one I am trying to embody as a councillor.

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When i embarked on the self employed part of my life in the pub trade i had never ever worked for myself before and a chappy from Huncoat said to me "you will get alsorts of people giving you alsorts of advice" but my advise to if you only remember this little one is "give a little and you will get a hell of alot back" and i always remenber this doing something for nothing quite often brings you alsorts back

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[quote=Ken Moss;885647]I've been given plenty of advice over the years, much of which I'm thankful to say I didn't take, particularly when it came to romance.

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Another little pearl from my dad, just before I went out on my first date, "If tha not in bed by 12 oclock son, come home:D

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my dad always used to me to respect your elders as you never know when you might need them or their advice

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Never look a gift horse in the bush, my old Grandad used to say, before they came to cart him off.

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It's a shame you didn't get advice on spelling, grammer and punctuation, as it's terrible, almost non existent. It's as bad in your emails. Maybe you need to get yourself a secretary!

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Since when has Accyweb been a spelling and punctuation test? As long as a post is understandable (which, in this instance, it is) we generally don't worry about that sort of thing too much...unless you're trying to score cheap political points. Also, judging by your spelling of grammar, I'd say you're far from perfect in that department yourself. Incidentally, if a Labour councillor had come on here and made the same post, I wonder if you'd have been sniping in the same way? :rolleyes:

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Does anyone think the poor lad could mean grammar?:rolleyes::rolleyes::D:D

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There's no one quite like Grammer.

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grandma ? :D just say Nan !

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Make sure they're properly dead.

Before nailing the coffin lid down.

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My personal secretary has now been made redundant after the spelling mistake.

No, I am not trying to score cheap political points, it's only the Tories that do that. I am trying to make a point that someone who runs a Recruitment Business, and can assess the suitability of candidates, has such a poor grasp of English himself. Shouldn't they be setting an example?

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At what point did my post mention Politics? It didn't, so the only person trying to score 'cheap political points' is yourself. How very sad.

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And of course, the fact that Whittaker just happens to be a Tory councillor has nothing to do with your post. Pull the other one. As for cheap politcal points from myself, I hardly think so, as I don't support either of the main parties.

You've already made a bit of a fool of yourself on this thread...I'd quit while I'm behind if I were you. :rolleyes:

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Thanks Wyn saves me writing exactly the same

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Considering your spelling mistake on the 'Education Education Education' thread, John, you are the last person able to pass comment.

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No, Politics had nothing to do with my original reply. It was, as I said, based on his job as a Recruitment Consultant, and asking how he can assess people's suitability for a job with such a poor grasp of written English himself. The fact that he is also a Councillor and Chairman of his Area Council makes the issue worse in my opinion.

And yes, I would criticise any other Councillor, regardless of party, if their posts were as badly written as all his. This poor grasp of grammar, punctuation etc, also extends to his emails replies too.

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Some people are dyslexic, it doesn't make them thick

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And some one who spells Grammar, Grammer as no room to talk either DH, now crawl back under your stone

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And this post was aimed at Accysimon. I thought the original post you reffered to was readable and believe me I have seen much worse but some people are dyslexic but still have the guts to come on here and join in

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Very true.

Being dyslexic never really held back Richard Branson's success in the world of business.

He just got on with actually doing things, and probably employed an anally retentive nelly, whose spelling and grammar was equal to that of a robot, to do all the boring things, like writing.

:rolleyes:

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My hubby is dyslexic and has a job where he brings his paperwork home and I do it for hlm. I must be his anally retentive nelly:rofl38::rofl38::rofl38::rofl38:

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1. Politics shouldn't have a capital letter.

2. People's should be peoples', being plural.

3. Councillor shouldn't be capitalised, seeing as it refers to councillors in general.

4. You should never start a sentence, or a paragraph with 'and'.

5. Etc. should really have a full stop after it, being an abbreviation.

Other than that, spot on.

Next time we have a vacancy for an anally retentive nelly, we will consider your application.

;)

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Well, Nelly, some people were born to lead, and it looks like you married one.

When you've finished his paper work, he needs his sword polished.

:rolleyes:

:D

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By the way.

If I've made mistakes, don't waste your time pointing them out.

I care not.

For it doesn't really matter.

;)

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:rofl38::rofl38::rofl38:

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Funny how you never mentioned that in your original post about Councillor Whittaker. And, as around 90% of your posts are pro-Labour party propaganda, I'd say politics had everything to do with your criticisms. Still, keep on digging, Simon... :rolleyes:

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Seeing as this is supposed to be an advice thread imparting words of wisdom how about this particular little Gem ? :)

“Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do.” Benjamin Franklin


Sadly not one that some take heed of, even I am not impartial to this folly on occasion. So let's lighten up on the issue of spelling shall we or it'll only come back quietly, with it's mates, in the dark, when least expected & give us a slap round the back of the head to remind us that we too are not perfect. :rolleyes:

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I agree with that sentiment......we are not in an English grammar class, as long as we get across the point we are trying to make.

I'm sure that I am not the only one who, in the heat of the moment, whilst trying to make a point, my english lessons(which were a darn long time ago) fly right out of my head........and rules(well some of them) are meant to be broken.

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Never do anything you wouldn't eat.

And in Canada: for six months of the year, if you are outside, don't lick metal.

Don't pet bear cubs if mom is around. (Theirs, not yours.)

Never drink lite beer.

Don't criticize folks' grammar and spelling, like in "Hey Ken, that should be "carpe diem";):D

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Speak for thee sen fettler.:hehetable

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tip the glass to the side when your pouring a beer into it :D

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Don't wait till you have been kicked before you start limping.

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Who started that Beni Ronaldo:D

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Lazarus.:eek::D:D

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Oh that guy, he complained cuz he had to carry his own bed:D

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we were always told there is 3 sides to a story Yours mine and the truth.
What goes around, comes around.

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Never drink anything you can't see through.....:mosher:

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I used to say that to a certain landlord when his bitter was cloudy:D

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Amongst my Mums advice were "People may think you are a fool but don't open your mouth and proove it" and " Verbal advice is not worth the paper its written on". Thanks you that's all I have to say for now, please excuse any grammatical or punctuation errors.

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Was the Merc the sports convertible Romps:D

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It was a red one hun!!

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never get caught and always get the 1st punch in

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Never give a sucker an even break

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Don't burn your bridges, you never know when you may need to cross :)

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him next door ALWAYS says 'do as i say and not as i do' yes daddy, thats why i'm the perfect daughter :D ;)

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Has him next door read this yet Shaz:D

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I remember me Dad saying "stop doing that,, you'll go blind"
(thank god for specsavers)