By Chanel September

Good Day! How are you doing? I hope that you well and oh so good.
If you standing and wondering mmm what’s today’s date…Well today is in fact the 22nd of August 2008 and that of course means that it is the Friday edition of the Morning Cruise and on Friday’s we focus on Arts, Culture and Entertainment…So Friday is here and I am thrilled, I know it’s still early, but there is nothing wrong by getting just a little a head of oneself…Now yesterday it was all about Thursday, about the day itself and why we love the day so so much and keeping the same trend…I think Friday’s are so superb because it almost like a cycle that has come to an end…Speaking about now here in SA we have five day working week that starts on a Monday and ends on a Friday…but in other parts of the world things are however slightly different you because in Saudi Arabia & Iran, however, Friday is the last day of the weekend and Saturday is the first workday…So I wonder what its like to end you weekend on a Friday and start on a Saturday, just imagine…

Moving onto today’s show we had all the usuals such as you’re Word of the Day, your SA Q&A, and you’re Tip of the Day.

Today’s interviews were with:

· Mohammed Safoodien and he joined me here in studio to chat about the Minstrel Extravaganza as the minstrels are so part and parcel of Cape Town with everyone just loving and flocking to see them support.

· I hope you enjoyed that one…I hope you enjoyed that one…We also spoke to Tinarie Van Wyk Loots, Scott Sparrow and Jason Potgieter they joined me here in studio to chat about two brand new productions which all three actors star in, but with a twist.

· Lastly we featured a documentary entitled Miriam Makeba and Asha: female vocalists spanning generations.

Word of the Day:

GENITOR - a natural or biological father or mother, esp. a father

Trivial Question:

Q: Who was the hip-hop MC Ashley Titus better known as?
A: Mr Fat

Tip of the Day:

So I’ve got your tips…and today’s tips are all about ways and what to do when meeting someone new…You know what it’s like you have to meet new people…some people get shy, others don’t know what say or maybe you don’t know how to act…well to avoid that the next time you meet someone new…here are some tips…

1. Practice smiling and saying "Hello" with every stranger you meet. You will be surprised how many people respond positively. Practice "small talk" too. This will build your comfort level and help you be more relaxed. And you may make more new friends in this process.

2. Laugh at their jokes.

3. Remember, they are probably shy, too.

4. Be sincere.

5. As you get to know someone, they become more comfortable with you. The secret is to never push their comfort level. Start talking to them from a safe distance, but not so far away they cannot hear you.

6.As they become more comfortable, you can move closer. If they appear uncomfortable, then give them space and slow down.

7. If they are already speaking with somebody else, consider whether they would want you to break in to that conversation.

8. Generally, if people are standing in a closed circle or making direct eye contact, the group is not ready to welcome newcomers. If they stand with a space in the circle, that is usually an invitation for others to join the group.

9. Remember what they say, and refer to it next time you talk to them. That will show you paid attention. Think of how you would initially react when you recognise a familiar friend; your body orientation, eye movement, tone of voice, type of smile. Then try to mimic it upon meeting a stranger.

10. Don't take it personally if the individual is arrogant, sarcastic, immature, or otherwise rude in his/her initial reply. This is a sign of emotional immaturity and is usually a maladaptive defense mechanism.

Tips: www.Wikihowto.com


Quote of the Day:

Confucius - Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall

It’s time for me to love and leave you. You must have oh so super Friday and an amazing weekend. Let’s chat again tomorrow…Much Love…Peace.