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COPYRIGHT 2001 Monarch Avalon, Inc.
Life ain't always easy, and that's a fact. So, we put our heads together and came up with a little survival guide to make life's worst-case scenarios just a little easier. Don't leave home without it!
Not to be totally freaky or overly paranoid, but expecting the unexpected never hurts. Now, we're not suggesting you dash out to Barnes & Noble to snag a copy of The Worst-Case Scenario Survival [Handbook.sup.*] or anything. That is, unless you're fixing to stave off a killer shark attack tomorrow. Unfortunately, we don't have the goods on escaping from a sinking Toyota, performing a lifesaving-on-the-spot tracheotomy or crossing the Congo with flippers made from Popsicle sticks.
But, we do hope to alleviate potential stress from some most-likely-to-freak-you-out scenarios. Crazy stuff with friends, guys and parents can get super sticky and can be pretty unpredictable. That's why we're here to help you stay one step ahead of the game. Nope, we can't lend a hand if your parachute doesn't open or tell you what to do if you trip over a 20-foot python, but we'll guide you through those not-so-comfortable moments you're bound to encounter (and we're not talking menstrual cramps here).
* The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook by Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht (Chronicle, 1999)
Everyday Scenario: Like every summer, you head off to camp for six weeks of fun with your friends. The weather's great. The guys are even better... Worst-Case Scenario: ...but, three days into camp, none of your buds will talk to you--and you have no idea why.
Scenario Solved: Unfortunately, fickle friends are a fact of life. Then again, maybe you should read that chapter in The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook about escaping a pool full of angry piranhas. Friendships can run hot and cold by the nano-second. And the cold shoulder stinks, especially when you've been friends for years--and you're away from home. Don't panic.
Even if you dread approaching their icy glares, you gotta do it. If you're totally in the dark about why you're getting the brush-off, ask the girls what's up. Did you inadvertenily hurt someone's feelings? Is there some other misunderstanding you're unaware of?
If they spill that it's over something silly--like they can't believe you said Britney lip syncs--then laugh it off and apologize. Tell them you're sorry your opinion sounded rude. No biggie. Hopefully, everyone can move on. If no one budges and you sense something more intense, you can't really apologize for something you're not sure you did. Could be you did absolutely nothing-your name just got dragged through the mud in some...
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