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18 Life GPLUS SEP 14 - SEP 20, 2013 Is your spouse cheating on you? A GPlus feature With the rise in the numbers of infidelity cases in Guwahati, you have a sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach, something is not right but you can’t quite figure out what that feeling is about. Your spouse has become distant, he/she is working late on a regular basis or, maybe your spouse has moved out of the house with no explanation. You suspect your spouse is cheating but every time you bring it up with your spouse, he/she denies the possibility. All the signs are there but you don’t have any proof. So, pay attention to the signs and your instinct but, be careful not to confuse signs with proof. A city based young wife Deepali Das said, “I recently discovered that my husband works overtime in office and claims he needs to meet various deadlines, also, comes home late on particular days in a week, mostly Thursdays. Whenever I call him, he responds to my calls very rudely and pretends to be busy. I don’t understand what to do and I heard that there are a lot of women working in his office, which adds up to my worry.” According to a psychiatrist, it’s difficult to exactly find out whether one’s spouse is cheating or not, but there are certain symptoms which can hint towards infidelity. He said, “The spouse who is cheating becomes very secretive about his/her phone calls and messages. They become very aware about their looks and spend extra time trying to look good. They hesitate to discuss about their everyday activities and always act to be busy. In most cases, people also tend to become less interested about their sex life with the spouse.” So, there are various signs to understand that your spouse is cheating on you. Some of the symptoms which can be somewhat signalling towards infidelity are: Confused love “I love you but I’m not in love with you.” If you hear these words, a big warning bell should go off. This is one of the most consistent things a cheating spouse will say. Your spouse may have a deep, loving bond with you but, intense feelings of passion can override the bond with you and cause your spouse to lose sight of his/her true feelings. The cheating spouse will develop what we call hormone - induced amnesia. The surging hormones and passion they feel in their new relationship can cause some skewed thinking. Privacy If things the two of you used to share openly suddenly become private pay attention cause something is probably up. He/she may start password protecting computer activity. Cell phone and credit card bills may be hidden. If you ask why or attempt to find out information that used to be common knowledge between the two of you, you will be accused of snooping or trying to control your spouse. Big warning sign for you. Change of regular work habits Working late, going to work at odd hours or, putting in more time than is normal on work related issues can be indications that a spouse is cheating. Spending extra time on computer In today’s world, with modern technology, a person looking for an affair doesn’t even have to leave their home. The ease of internet chat rooms, online dating sites and secret email accounts has caused an alarming increase in emotional affairs. If your spouse is online more than usual, hanging out in chat rooms and visiting pornographic websites then you have reason to be alarmed. Odd behaviour Not being where he/she was expected to be. Missing time they can’t explain, money that isn’t accounted for, receipts for things you don’t have, missing clothing, clothing that does not belong to your family, being caught in little lies about the details of the day. All these reasons add up to the entire angle of suspicion. If you find yourself looking for excuses for your spouse’s behavior or trying to convince yourself that they would never cheat then that is a warning sign. Your intuition is frequently one of the best indicators that something is wrong. If you suspect your spouse might be cheating on you, do some investigating and then talk to him/her about what you’ve found. Do it in a way that is calm and courteous. Ask for honesty. Be prepared for lies. It is a sad fact that people having affairs become excellent liars. People who never told a lie before in their lives. Trust your gut instinct but get hard, cold proof also. ELLA DIABLO I answer all your questions on life, love and sex Hi Miss Diablo, I am very much a man but on a recent trip abroad, I got a body massage done from a male masseur. Things heated up and we landed up having oral sex which was stunning. I am confused. Am I gay? - Ranjit Sweetie, good sex is simply good sex, never mind whomever it is with. And who on earth gave you the notion that you need to be straight to be “very much a man”. Some of the most macho men I know of are all gays. Coming back to your question, plenty of people enjoy sex with members of the same gender without it meaning that this is their main gender orientation. So, be a free agent and continue to experiment. A piece of unsolicited advice though, the next time when things heat up, use a dental dam (type of a condom) to enjoy safer oral sex. I have just met a man at work and we instantly got on well. We really enjoy each other’s company and there’s definitely mutual attraction. But he’s married with children and the temptation is scaring me. I love our friendship and can’t bear the thought of hurting his wife and children. Do you have any advice for keeping our friendship “safe”? Would be much appreciated! Thanks -Madhumita Yea sugar-cup, I do have an advice ie. Simply walk away. This relationship/friendship or whatever you want to name it will lead you to nowhere. Look, no-one starts an affair without knowing exactly what they’re doing. So stop hiding your selfishness behind a smokescreen of helplessness and take a stand. Chances are ripe that this mutual attraction might turn into obsession sometime soon. So, better be safe than sorry. If you have any queries for ELLA DIABLO, mail it to diablo@g-plus.in
GPLUS SEP 14 - SEP 20, 2013 19 Career TOURISM STUDIES It is a Big Deal Pratik Dhar The travel, tourism and hospitality industry is a dynamic and booming field with great opportunities to use your creativity, imagination and knowledge on a global platform. In India, the tourism industry is one of the most flourishing and profitable industries which help in contributing substantially to the foreign exchange and revenue. Studying tourism would be an ideal step now for it provides some tantalising objectives and opportunities. Educational There are graduate level, Post- graduate level, diploma and certification courses available to pursue in the industry. The graduate degree awarded is the bachelor of Tourism Administration which is a three year full time programme and the post-graduate degree, the Master of Tourism Administration (MTA), which is a two year full time programme is approved by the Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India. The Indian Institution of Tourism and Travel Management and some universities offer MTA degree in Tourism. A Post graduate degree can be helpful in getting into managerial and administrative positions in the industry. Eligibility (Graduate Level) Must be 10+2 passed with 40-45% marks in aggregate Relaxation for students belonging from SC/ ST, OBC and other backward communities The basic eligibility criterion for admission in the bachelor degree (Tourism studies) requires a minimum qualification of 10+2 passed or equivalent examination in any stream from a recognised board of the country. Those students who have passed from any other Universities or Board of Examinations in any state recognised as equivalent to the +2 with not less than 40-45% marks in aggregate are eligible for admission. Students belonging to the SC/ST, OBC and other backward communities are provided relaxation as per University rules. Eligibility (Post-graduate Level) Graduation in any stream with at least 50% marks. There is also a relaxation of marks for admission to P.G. courses for students belonging from SC/ST and OBC category. Some Colleges and Universities conduct their own entrance examinations for admissions into their Master Degree courses on Tourism Administration. Some of the study related subjects for the undergraduate level These are few of the subjects from the entire course and these may vary from institute to institute. Graduation in any stream with atleast 50% of marks obtained History of India Have to appear entrance examination or other screening tests Environmental Studies Topics on Science and Technology Topics on Humanities and Social Sciences Tourism Management Tourism Marketing Tourism Development Feature writing and many more. Some of the study related subjects for the postgraduate level Global Trends in Tourism Financial Management Economics of Tourism Tourism Resources of India World Tourism Resources Tourism Laws Hospitality Management Customer Relationship and many more. These are few of the subjects from the entire course and these may vary from institute to institute. Benefits of the course India has always been a hotspot for many tourists from all over the world and the tourism industry in the country has grown over time. With the expansion of travel and tourism and the industry becoming one of the highest foreign exchange earners of the country, a tourism degree makes a candidate eligible for a career, which is highly prosperous. The candidate further has the opportunity to opt for comprehensive studies in the field of tourism that could enable him or her to take up lectureship in different colleges and universities as a career. With such knowledge in the field, one can also opt to be an entrepreneur. Some of the top Institutes and Universities Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (Gwalior, Bhubaneswar, NOIDA, Goa, Nellore) Christ College (Bangalore) Amity University (NOIDA) Bangalore University (Bangalore) North Orissa University (Orissa) Kuoni Academy (New Delhi) Jamia Milia Islamia University (New Delhi) IGNOU Employment Areas Airlines Food Industry Forts and Resorts Government Tourism Departments Hotel and Allied Service Industries Travel Agencies Cargo Companies Tour Operators and many more. Personal Quality Good communication and presentation skills are the essential tools in the industry where service to the customer is of utmost importance. A friendly personality with the ability to handle people is looked upon as an advantage for a candidate aspiring to join this industry. Verbal fluency, aptitude for languages is also required to be successful in the field. One should also be updated about available facilities and services in the field. In the administrative or managerial level, organising ability, an ability to make decisions, solve problems, work effectively within a team will be essential. Format your resume wisely Generally a resume gets scanned for 25 seconds. Scanning is more difficult if it is hard to read, poorly organized or exceeds two pages. Use a logical format and wide margins, clean type and clear headings. Selectively apply bold and italic typeface that help guide the reader’s eye. Use bullets to call attention to important points (i.e. accomplishments). Identify accomplishments You can’t be a solution to their problems without stating how you solved similar problems in other companies and situations. Writing an effective resume Focus on what you did in the job. Include a one or two top line job description first, then list your accomplishments. For each point ask yourself, What was the benefit of having done what I did? Accomplishments should be unique to you, not just a list of what someone else did. Avoid using the generic descriptions of the jobs you originally applied for or held. Quantify you’re accomplishments Include and highlight specific achievements that present a comprehensive picture of your marketability Quantify your achievements to ensure greater confidence in the hiring manager and thereby generate interest percentages, dollars, number of employees, etc. Work backwards to quantify your accomplishments by asking, If I had not done X, what could have happened? Unlike advertising and design professionals who have greater creative license in designing their resume for those fields, the mechanical engineering industry won’t be impressed and may be turned off by distinctive resume design. Sci-fact VEGETARIAN EGG Veg egg! In some good news for vegetarians, an artificial egg made entirely from plants has been developed by food scientists at a US company. The company has successfully created faux mayonnaise and a variety of baked goods using the egg substitute. The eggs are made from a “simple, but awesome species of peas,” sorghum and “11 plants (in total) that are particularly awesome. Word Of the Week syc·o·phant (sik-uh-fuhnt) Origin 1530–40 Synonyms toady, yes man, flunky, fawner, flatterer. Noun a self-seeking, servile flatterer; fawning parasite.
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