Pure water has a pH value of 7.0, so it is neutral. Rainwater, on the other hand, has an average pH of 5.6, so it is acidic. The acidity in rainwater is caused by gases such as carbon dioxide (CO2).

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Emotional pain is vividly described in language, so we speak of a broken heart as if it were the pain of a broken leg. The fact is that emotional pain is not only in the mind, but literally inflicts suffering on the body, just as physical pain does.

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There are as many introverts as extroverts in society, but due to the nature of both sides, we seem to live in a world of extroverts. Extroverts stand out everywhere introverts stay in the background, yet they are there. The biggest challenge for an introvert is not to feel like an outsider in their own society.

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Many people feel uncomfortable with pauses and silences, which is why they often speak before they have thought things through well enough. To avoid being drawn into unwanted commitments by overzealous comments, you can learn to bite your tongue. You will realise that it is often better to say nothing or less.
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Striving for perfection seems to be a good thing on the surface, because perfectionism helps with planning, organising and achieving goals. However, perfectionism can have negative consequences. Teachers and parents of children with a tendency towards perfectionism should encourage the child but try to protect them from these negative effects.

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A friendship thrives on equal give and take. If a friend has to put significantly more effort into the friendship to keep it alive, something is wrong. If a friendship has become one-sided, you shouldn't just accept it, but actively do something about it. 
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As hurtful as words can be in an argument, it is often worse when the person you are arguing with completely shuts down and stops talking to you. This form of expressing a difference of opinion is called passive aggression. Not talking to each other certainly has the desired effect of making the other person angry, but it doesn't solve the problem. Read the tips on how to deal with your opponent's silence, open up the conversation and finally solve the problem.

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How to drink tea properly? In England, where black tea is traditionally drunk, proper tea-drinking etiquette reflects education, manners and social status. This status has less to do with one's individual economic status than with one's social background and thus sophistication. So if you want to appear cultured and upscale, you should learn to drink your tea properly.

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When working in customer service, as a receptionist and also in the private sphere, it is advantageous to know how to behave politely on the telephone. A friendly voice on the phone makes life in society more pleasant for everyone. Whatever the motivation, in everyday life it is useful to know the correct telephone etiquette.

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From the teenage years, the phase of self-discovery and independence begins. Personal style expresses independence from parents. Teenagers have more freedom and explore their own identity through their appearance.
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