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    Is this phone etiquette disappearing over the years? Here's what Aussies think!

    It's automatic to start a conversation with my name when I'm making a call. I never say my name when answering a call because the caller should know who they are calling. If the caller hasn't introduced themselves I always ask who's calling before acknowledging them.
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    Coles and Woolies pay hidden $6 million cost, ALDI stays out

    I never really noticed the music, but now it's mentioned, I much prefer the peace and quiet of Aldi's. I don't feel music makes me buy more because I always go in with a list and rarely impulse buy.
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    What’s the best excuse you’ve ever used to get out of something you didn’t want to do?

    I rang the office to let my boss know I would be late coming into work that morning because I had to take my cat to the vet urgently. When I arrived my boss said, "I thought you could have dreamt up a better excuse that that". My reason for being late was genuine. Sometimes truth doesn't pay .
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    Are Australia's banking services changing soon? Bank chief reveals monumental changes ahead

    I feel scared I cant keep up, as I find it difficult to learn new things now.
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    'Can anyone explain why?': Coles' self-checkout policy confuses shoppers

    Good one. It would be a great incentive to pack one's own, if they offered a discount to do so. :)
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    'Can anyone explain why?': Coles' self-checkout policy confuses shoppers

    If I was half way through checking out and was asked to start again, I would leave the lot and walk out. But then I go through the manned checkouts anyway.
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    ‘You're supporting a toxic system’: Senator’s defiant stance sparks public outrage

    I'm concerned about buying g salmon. It is eaten regularly by us. The article doesn't say if it's been withdrawn.
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    Finding Tradies

    If you are a face book member, join your local community group. Post a note asking for the tradesman you require and you will receive several replies.good luck.
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    Ask Joy: Setting Boundaries or How To Say No Nicely

    Great article. It's hard to say no and a way to do it nicely. I smile and say "sorry, I'm not comfortable in doing this "and after a while the more you say it the easier it gets to say no.
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    It’s a 'lifesaver’: This simple app is changing bin night forever

    I mark the calendar at the beginning of the year with the colours to go out. Our bins go out first and everyone down the road checks our colours . Good idea to be notified though.
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    Chemist Warehouse brings in luxury for less with their latest body care range!

    There appears to be serval perfumes available for the Ovidio body and hand lotion. What perfume have folk found the best. Also, it is listed by Chemist W/House as $19.99 not $15.00
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    Bee venom scam on Facebook

    Thanks for the heads up. I was tempted to order this but was wary. Can't trust anything these days it seems.
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    Riddle Riddle Masters 18.10.2024

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    Clever thinking.

    Must try this one.:-)
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    Seniors stretch their dollars at this discount stores across Australia

    I have found while many of the items are cheaper, especially the little known brands or ones that are new and didn't sell, others are not a lot cheaper. However , you can sometimes pick up a real bargin.
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