Everyone hoped that 2021 was going to magically erase the difficulties of 2020.

What will that mean for sporting events, concerts, travel, and general summer fun?

We just don’t know.

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It will force you to slow down and consider the value of the purchase (viaInspired Budget).

That will give you a sense of how important it is to press enter on that complete purchase button.

Questions are the key to learning, engagement, and better conversation, according toGQ.

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They show people we’re listening, and open up dialogue to new avenues of exploration.

But good questions are an art that needs to cultivated.

Try asking open-ended questions that aren’t leading in one direction or another.

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Rather than asking, “Did you have a nice week?”

ask, “How was your week?”

If someone doesn’t provide much feedback, add on, “In what way?”

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When replying yourself, venture to provide some detail in your answer to get to keep conversation flowing naturally.

And many of these will offer a locals discount so be sure to ask.