Now, can you imagine saying something like that?

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Saying something dumb makes you seem like a lightweight.

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If you sit down for a job interview and an awkward silence ensues, consider saying something like, "It's great to be here, thank you so much for spending time with me, " he says.

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If the person's not physically well enough to do a lot of talking, ask if they'd like to hear a story about something that happened at work, or saying, 'Would you like me to read a story to you?

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Santorum is saying something more like the reverse: If you shore up the family, you will strengthen the social fabric and ultimately reduce dependence on government.

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So if the 50p rate was to be dropped, are you saying there would have to be a quid pro quo, something like the mansion tax, to replace it?

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