LPT Request: How to reply to industry folks who dig for gossip fodder? I have friends from the art industry who often like to take stock of what other people are doing. When they ask questions about projects it’s not so much about genuine interest, but rather to dig and to start intrigue. I’ve long learned not to trust people too fast. Now that the pandemic is over I’m seeing these folks face to face again. As acqu…

LPT Request: Folks who are always smiling and outgoing, how do you do it? I often see folks at workplace who are always smiling and outgoing, like the moment you come near them, you just feel this positive aura. Is this a part of the personality or is this something that can be incorporated over time with practice? Please feel free to share your personal experiences and any advice that might be helpful. Thanks! …