Terrible boss - what should I do? I have a new boss who is very mean behind people's back, she loves talking trash and say things that are in general very degradating, specially agains't my fellow collegues. I think everyone noticed her antics (or lack of them) , but no one has the guts to call her off because they are quite afraid to put their heads on the line. I feel so unconfortable when I'm around her, because she's super negative and brings the team moral down. I wish she could change her bad behavior, however I'm losing hope on it. I don't see her doing any effort trying to be more likeable. It's always horrible to be around her and I really don't see any good value on her leadership because it's hard to trust her. On the top of it, some people on the office support her behavior because they want to be in her good side, so there's no chance things will change there. I'd like my job and I don't want to give up. What should I do about it?

Gossip When people start using gossip agains't each other they usually self destruct. It's just a matter of time...

Rudeness Unfortunately, rudeness is an issue that I have to deal in my daily bases. Sometimes I feel like I don't strenght to approach it properly and I left the offensor get away with the red hand...

Lack of communication Lack of communication skills drives me insane, specially when I need an answer desperately and I all get it is "I don't have time now", "talk to me later about it" or "I'm way too tired to listen what you have to say".

America's Next Top Model Finale Wow... I'm absolutely shocked with the results of ANTM. What really happened with Angelea? Why did the producers dissclassify her from the competition? Is she the moral winner of the show? It bugged my mind that they didn't deliver a reasonable excuse to exclude Angelea ... I still feel bad for her. Even though, In my point of view, Lisa's victory was well-deserving. She's a great actress, good model and has a charismathic personality. I'm content with her winning but I'm also mad with ANTM producers.

Let's practice english Hello people! My name is Thiago, I'm from Brazil. I've been learn english for three years, so I've decided to subscrive here in this site in order to improve my speaking skills. I'd like to chat with english students or natives in skype. If you are interested, let me a private message! Have a good day/night, bye!

First notebook entry: Introducing myself My name is Thiago. I'm from a small and calm city called Oliveira, most of people have never heard about it. I'm usually quite, easy-going, soft spoken, friendly, unique, open-minded and competitive. Currently I've just finished law college. I'd love meeting new people, listening great songs, reading interesting books and studying english. I am very pround of who I am and greatful for all things I've accomplished. By the way, I would do what ever it takes to get things done. When I'd start something, I'd try to make the most of it and I never give up. I've no problems to apologize for my wrong acts and when I have a problem I try to solve it as quick as possible. I'd like watching american realities shows as Survivor and Big Brother and tv-series. My purpose here is to get fluency in English as quick as possible. So, I'd rather talk in skype and share information in order to increase my language skills.