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Friday, May 20, 2011

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

I am currently reading a book on assertiveness. I find it hard to be assertive in some situations, and I thought this book would help me understand it more.

However.

Thinking about my intercultural communication studies, is assertiveness a universal skill (like leadership) or is it more a western construct? Is westernization one of the causes of my desire to be more assertive?

It is a very hard question.

Silence means different things to many people. Can assertiveness mean many things too?

In the book, there is an outline of assertiveness, aggressiveness, passivity, and passive aggressiveness, with a set of behaviors that go with the lot.

In some Asian cultures, silence is marker of strength. So does being assertive in that setting will lead to people seeing you as "weak"?

Is assertiveness a sign of strength in some cultures, but weakness in others?

What is the case of assertiveness in the UAE?

That's a LOT to think about.Hopefully, after completing that book I will have a clearer pictures and be able to answer those questions better.

What do you think?

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Gossip Girl Season 4 Finale Fashion

I fell in love with two beautiful dresses. But I'm kind of biased because I like the Blair's dress more. Serena's dress reminds of the Phoebe dress I own by Temperley London.

The Alexis Mabille dress, S/S 2010

Jenny Packham dress, Cruise collection

Monday, May 16, 2011

I'M LOVING: Jenny Packham AW 11/12

Love: the chiffon, the natural palette with a pop of blue, the sequins, the nude make-up, and swept back hair.

For more: www.jennypackham.com

Sunday, May 15, 2011

WISE WORDS: on friendship

"Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art... It has no survival value; rather it is one of those things that give value to survival."

- C.S Lewis (1898 - 1963) - academic, novelist best known for The Chronicles of Narnia

I have been so busy with school and everything, that I haven't seen my friends in a very long time. It was good seeing everyone and catching up! Having people around you to relate to and have fun with is the most amazing thing ever. Friendship may be unnecessary but it is really valuable!

Can't stop listening to: حبايبنا

I know this song is really old, but I LOVE IT. I' have it on repeat for today. Its just one of those songs! I should probably listen to more new songs. BUT I'll always be a fan of 80s-90s Khaleeji songs. They just don't make em like this anymore!