Do you leave your garage opener in the car? Do you know where your main water shutoff valve is? No matter where you live, there are a few questions you should ask yourself about your home. This episode begins with some of those questions – and the answers. <a href="https://www.familyhandyman.com/smart-homeowner/things-every-homeowner-must-know/" target="_blank">https://www.familyhandyman.com/smart-homeowner/things-every-homeowner-must-know/</a>You smile at people all day long and most of your smiles are fake ones. That’s just one of the fascinating things I discuss with Marianne LaFrance, professor of psychology at Yale University and author of the book<a href="https://amzn.to/35ij7vp" target="_blank"> Why Smile? The Science Behind Facial Expressions (https://amzn.to/35ij7vp).</a> Listen as she reveals why we smile, what smiling can do for you and how your smile communicates to other people.&nbsp;More people put up artificial Christmas trees than real ones. Artificial trees look a lot more realistic than they used to but are they a better choice? Actually there are pros and cons to both. Listen and decide which you should choose this year. <a href="http://www.rd.com/culture/real-vs-fake-christmas-tree/" target="_blank">http://www.rd.com/culture/real-vs-fake-christmas-tree/</a>&nbsp;“If you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” That wisdom is flawed according to Kim Scott, CEO of Candor Inc and author of the book <a href="https://amzn.to/2rcq6XI" target="_blank">Radical Candor (https://amzn.to/2rcq6XI)</a>. This is particularly true in the workplace where we need to be honest and direct. Listen as Kim reveals how important it is to say what needs to be said and how to do it without coming off like a jerk.This Week’s Sponsors-Fetch Rewards. Get 4000 points when you scan your first receipt. Download the app and use the promo code SYSK when you sign up to get your rewards.–Airbnb. To learn more about being an Airbnb host visit <a href="http://www.Airbnb.com/host" target="_blank">www.Airbnb.com/host</a>-The Undercovers podcast. <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-undercovers/id1479344440" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-undercovers/id1479344440</a>

The Amazing Science Behind Your Smile & How to Be Direct and Honest and Not Be a Jerk

Something You Should Know