Sentences with phrase «not in a pleasant way»

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Again, just being yourself, in an upbeat and pleasant way, is a better approach than straining to put on a persona that isn't you.

«It might not necessarily be pleasant, but you can manage to deliver difficult news in a courageous, honest, fair way.»

The chastisement of The Lord is definitely not a pleasant experience when it is happening but it is to train us in the way we should go and bring us back on the right path if we have strayed.

Parents are urged to develop an atmosphere of mutual respect; to communicate on levels of fun and recreation as well as on discipline and advice; to allow a child to learn «through natural consequences» — that is, by experiencing what happens when he dawdles in the morning and is permitted to experience the unpleasantness and embarrassment of being late to school; to encourage the child and spend time with him playing and learning (positively) rather than spending time lecturing and disciplining (negatively), since the child who is misbehaving is often merely craving attention and if he gets it in pleasant, constructive ways, he will not demand it in antisocial ways; to avoid trying to put the child in a mold of what the parent thinks he should do and be, or what other people think he should do and be, rather than what his natural gifts and tendencies indicate; to take time to train the child in basic skills — to bake a cake, pound a nail, sketch or write or play a melody — including those things the parents know and do well and are interested in.

But this was a different criticism, about the content of what struck me as two pleasant stories that did not tempt me in any way to diminish my sense of wonder regarding the birth of Jesus.

Less malt body leads to a more pre-championship-game-pep-talk kind of spiciness from Copper Kettle's blend of ancho, guajillo, and habanero chiles, building sip by sip in a very pleasant way, like when just one hot wing isn't quite good enough.

Winnie described his mood as «relaxed, joking, pleasant — here yet not here,» by which she meant that his mind was mostly out on the golf course in that semidetached, uncomplicated way it gets when he is playing golf in earnest.

The 24 - year old star is known to be a pleasant and easy going person, but it would seem he has had enough of Levy and his hardball ways, and is determined to make the transfer, even if it means forcing his way out by handing in a transfer request or refusing to play, although I can not see that happening.

The statistics don't make for pleasant reading, either, with the Hammers having failed to score in 12 of 15 league visits to Anfield, while their last league win on Merseyside against the Reds came way back in 1963.

Don't yell, take emotion out when you discipline your child (a good way to do this is by using natural and logical consequences), and speak to your child in a pleasant and friendly tone.

Humor and fun go a long way to lighten the mood when we discuss the not - so - pleasant topics in class.

If what you are asking for is more of the cake, then ask for it in a way that is pleasant, not in a way that will make others feel you are not entitled to what you are asking for.»

If the prerequisites are satisfied, though, you can manage knowledge workers in a way that is not only more effective but also more humane and pleasant for all involved.

The Web site is not afraid of speaking about the nitty - gritty of forensics, from identifying material of animal origin to suspects of the crime, in a way that is surprisingly pleasant.

Nettle is grassy, and not in a pleasant, I'm - frolicking - in - a-meadow way.

Though you're not supposed to be able to detect the fat, one writer said: «I feel like something's coating my tongue in a not - pleasant way.»

She was very knowledgeable, accessible and pleasant to work with She challenged me in ways I did not know I could be challenged.

Scent wise, the blue tansy and helichrysum are noticeable in a pleasant way and not overpowering.

It's such an effective «cleansing herb» that it sometimes shows up as an ingredient in weight - loss products, but it's not a very pleasant way to lose a few pounds, and certainly not long term solution.

foods that nourish your cells and your body are «better» and I try to focus on the better, but then there are «other» foods that in a substantial quantity may not nourish my body the way my «better» foods do, but feed my desire to try something new or indulge in a pleasant childhood memory.

Although not the most exciting way to describe long loves in our closet, the words «classic» and «neutral» has taken a pleasant twist.

The bad thing is that during the crisis the criminal part of the world's society becomes active, and this way both sides, Russian brides, or foreign men, both might become the victims of it, eventually it is not a very pleasant thing, and it is difficult to admit this kind of situation, but this the way life is, and both of the parts should be more careful while choosing the candidates who in the future will become their admirers, and girls in the first place should learn what being attentive and cautious means.

Princess Cyd is in many ways your typical indie drama but that doesn't make it any less pleasant to watch.

Don't muddle this up with us decreeing the Murano to be a horrible car to drive, however: in many ways, we feel it's a very pleasant crossover that will especially appeal to buyers who prefer a more comfort - oriented driving experience.

The back seat provides belts for three passengers, although it would be more pleasant for two, and has round plastic hangers on the lower part of the backrest to put the buckles up out of the way when not in use.

Bud was very pleasant and we did not feel pressured in any way.

It might help to understand it this way: if you have been in a room lit with those white - blue fluorescent lights, reminiscent of hospital lights, though they may be perfectly functional, they just aren't as pleasant as one with slightly warmer lighting.

Don't be pushy: Market your books or products as an affiliate on your blogs, groups, fan pages and newsletters in a subtle, pleasant and smart way.

The the reader is introduced to a pleasant and likable young woman, whose life is drastically altered, not in some horrible way, but rather in an unexpectedly ni

It is a replacement application launcher that works not only quicker and better than Nokia's default homescreen, but also in a way that makes the device much more pleasant to use.

In addition to providing a pleasant crunch, baby corn is a great way to make your vegetable stir fry more filling, but it doesn't have the same nutritional value for rabbits.

CODE: 5184660002 Honey Moon in Machu Picchu (04 Days / 03 Nights) This program is designed for just married couples or those who are celebrating wedding anniversaries, as it allows them to share emotions, in a different and pleasant atmosphere, visiting Cusco's main architectural monuments, combining the traditional circuits, in a more leasurely and easy going way to discover the Incan City of Machu Picchu and have more time to visit archaeological sites, like Wiñaywayna, the Temple of the Moon and others that can not be normally appreciated

Hotel very pleasant: staff attentive and helpful, but not in an «in your face» way.

The gameplay also hasn't changed far from the original having to fight your way through the pleasant inhabitants of rapture with some first person action and RPG elements blended in there.

They can be, if not pleasant, then emotive and relaxing in their own way (stand out track «Betrayal» from Silent Hill 2 made it into our Halloween 2017 list).

«I like to paint pleasant color, easygoing compositions, but not in such a way that people say, «Oh, I've seen that before, that's meant to stroke me.»

Italy may lead the way in producing goods that boast the EU Eco-label, but unfortunately not everything is quite as green and pleasant as that statistic would suggest.

[Response: No, it wasn't a glitch and if you call: «Unfortunately this situation is so critical that we just can't wait for scientists entrenched in old ways of thinking to save the ecosystem from total collapse», perfectly pleasant, then I'd hate to see what you consider hostile.

Then I had a baby, a deliciously chunky baby girl (a pleasant way of saying I had a big, heavy baby), and that car turned on me — and not in the way a car is supposed to turn.

While the topic of life insurance isn't the most pleasant, purchasing a policy is the way to safeguard your family's financial future in the event of an untimely death.

Speaking of the Lenovo 2 Pro's keyboard, it offers a pleasant, mostly roomy typing experience, with key travel that doesn't feel overly shallow and little in the way of noticeable keyboard flex.

Sure, winter isn't the most pleasant of seasons to be outside if you dislike the cold and live in New England (we feel sorry for you) but it's scientifically proven that being one with nature is an easy way to boost your mental and physical well - being.

«Raylene went out of her way to be helpful; very knowledgeable about the area; always pleasant; I would recommend her highly; you won't find a better realtor in the Bryan / College Station area»

I suspect that in a way though, dorms and first apartments have lots in common: they're small, not particularly attractive and they require major styling skills to make them feel inviting and pleasant.