"We are learning and we are willing to receive friendly advice, " the president said.

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In any case, they are accepted as friendly advice from a caring partner.

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The central bank convenes a meeting of bank heads and offers some friendly advice on how to do their jobs.

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We are learning from ourselves and are open to hearing friendly advice from others but what we do not need is to be lectured.

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Some friendly advice from a karaoke veteren: When you do venture to your local karaoke bar, the same rules apply as with any good presentation.

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She was always keen to give support and friendly advice.

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With each sleek issue ripe with interviews, infant and toddler friendly products and ensembles, and advice for new (and existing) moms alike, I got the opportunity to sit down and interview with Kaitlyn about what makes Babystyle successful, the balance of her editorial life with her social life, and how to decide who gets to be the cover star of the publication.

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Walking the conference floor with Fadi is an unending sequence of high-fives, broad smiles and a friendly arm around countless young entrepreneurs seeking advice from his playbook and funding from his checkbook.

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