Jesse

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

By day: Software engineer for alive technologies

By night: Owns cat, lives with parents, codes for you

For fun: Movies, boardgames, tabletennis

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How to use Social Penetration Theory to increase closeness with someone who doesn't normally talk about their feelings

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How can I tell my aunt that I won't be 'Santa' next year

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What is the etiquette for smalltalk in a workplace when the context and person is always the same?

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How to convey seriousness in conditions when giving money to brother

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11 votes

How to acquire information from a confrontational stranger

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8 votes

How to set up interactions with someone you are interested in after long time without contact?

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8 votes

Dealing with a white lie that caused problems

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8 votes

How can I handle someone railroading conversations?

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7 votes

How to better share personal details with my mum?

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How do I make my criticism constructive?

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