We can walk on water in any shoes

LAST week we saw receptionist Nicola Thorp being sent home for not wearing heels in the office. But even a woman’s walk at work can be political. A friend who has given up corporate life to become a personal trainer, said that if she walked quickly around the office men would feel the urge to add comments such as “what’s the rush?” or “you are a busy bee” whereas a man walking fast was considered powerful and determined and a sight that raised zero comment. Little do they know that as women we also walk on water, run on coffee and float – dreamily– on alcohol. IF you would like to ask a favour, build instant trust and create empathy then make a superfluous apology for something for which you are not responsible. “Sorry about the rain” is a phrase that can help you to make friends. According to four studies this form of apology demonstrates concern and motivates trust. Who would have thought our intemperate weather could be manna from heaven?

MORE OF US SAYING NO TO MEAT

HIS year marks the 25th anniversary of Linda McCartney founding her meat-free food brand. The quarter century since has seen the number of vegetarians double with a seven per cent decline in per capita red meat consumption as well.

Back in the early 1990s famous vegetarians such as Linda were widely considered to be cranks. Only a few years ago when a friend told her mother I was coming to dinner (I have been a non-meat eater for more than 20 years) she replied: “A vegetarian? I wouldn’t allow one of those in the house.”

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