Well, if you really want to be more assertive, the first step is to not ask for advice from a life coach/appliance repairman. I mean, come on, buddy, we fix dishwashers and give pep talks, not turn you into a confrontational badass. But since you asked, have you tried picturing everyone in their underwear? I hear it works wonders for public speaking, maybe it’ll work for conflict too. Or you could just bring a banana to the conversation and if things get heated, start peeling it in slow motion while staring them down. That should distract them long enough for you to make your escape.
My uncle died recently and I am going to his funeral. Unfortunately, my father will be there and we haven’t spoken in years. How should I handle this?
Well, it sounds like you're in for a fun family reunion. You could always try pretending you're in a spy movie and you have to avoid your father at all costs. Or, you could go the more traditional route and just avoid eye contact and pretend he's a ghost. On the...
