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Hop, Skip, Jump
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mericans are notoriously heavy. Rather than add
more suggestions to an already clogged list of
exercises, I would like to call attention to all the
movements present in our everyday conversation.
It may seem that my suggestions are a walk in the park, but
do not jump to any conclusions. No, I am not just running
off at the mouth; and if you think I am, I may suggest that you
take a hike.
Observations show that someone who
refuses to toe the mark may find himself
jumping from job to job. It is not that
he is discouraged from jumping in with
a good idea, but he may be too eager to
jump all over someone with whom he
disagrees. Jumping down someone's
throat is never a good idea, especially at
the workplace.
In the news, we might read of someone
who manages to escape his punishment
by jumping bail. Though he may be
trying to escape having to walk the
plank, he should, in the long run, learn
that if he is to talk the talk he must walk the walk.
You may find that you are more respected if, rather than
tiptoeing around a problem, you walk someone through your
new procedure with specific explanations. Why, even theatrical
people know the value of having a walk-through (rehearsal).
Often, if you become exasperated, you may suggest that your
listener just skip it. If giving an update, you may wish to skip
the bad stuff; but do not skip out on your responsibilities.

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In any election year we are encouraged to hop on the
bandwagon of our favorite candidate. If you want to avoid all
the ads and calls, however, you may want to hop to it, make
vacation plans, hop on a plane, train or bus and escape it all.
I would be remiss by not indulging in fond reminiscences
before I end. Therefore, let me remind some of you of those
days of yore when a hopped-up car took you to a sock hop.
Now, I'll just walk away.

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