Negative Ninny Gifts

"I can't think of anything I have no problem with."

Four Types of Test-Takers...

Worry tank

No Immediate Danger

"You go out first. Signal me if it's safe!!"

Traditional vs alternative medicine.

Nervous Student

"Ted doesn't test well."

"It's OK vicar, Nigel's just having one of his panic attacks."

"Can I put in a claim for interview trauma compensation?"

"And, of course, if I were to get the job and start feeling comfortable here I'd no longer need the security blanket."

"It's a simple procedure. You'll be fine – as long as no one gets sloppy."

"Life sucks and then you keep living."

"I don't interview well."

"Anxiety? No, nothing that I've noticed out of the ordinary."

"Today, in all aspects of life losses outnumbered gains."

"In a nutshell Mr. Beesley, you have hypochondria."

Brain and heart sweep away the negative

The Return of Guarded Optimism

'Life's too short to hold grudges.' 'No it's not! You just need to organize your time better.'

"You're being audited. Are you nervous?"

"Sorry if I'm negative, but I'm operating on a need to no basis."

"You ought to do what I do—have a few belts before you meet with the old man."

"I say this as a friend, Tom...we always know when you're bluffing!"

'You and your aversion to needles!'

"Ignore the 45,000 people. They're watching you, but they're not staring at you."

"Is this your first job interview, sir?"

Interview anxiety

Gerald sensed that more than just his reputation was riding on the success of the presentation.

"I'm going to make eye contact only with this side because of the crick in my neck."

"Patient. . . seems. . . reluctant. . . to get his. . . prostate. . . checked. . ."

The Ekert Saga: '...A place where people are always unhappy no matter how well things are going? Ah! Got it...Go to Fenway Park in Boston.'

God is dead.

'You had to get shots? I couldn't stand that. I hate needles!'

'How can I stop biting my nails?' - 'Always wear shoes.'