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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rachel Wells is a writer who covers leadership, AI, and upskilling. You've been practicing for weeks. You've (finally) figured out ...

Sure, you can always go with the standard "fine" or "good," but why would you when you can try out some funny responses to "how are you" and get some laughs? Whether you're texting or talking, these ...

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I recently dislocated my shoulder while skiing. If you’ve had this happen to you before, you know that it’s about as painful as any injury can be. Not only is the injury itself painful, but it also ...

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