Delinquent is spelled as above and in this answer. It means an offender or someone who has defaulted or is guilty of an offence. It originates from the Latin 'delinquens' which means to offend. For some reason it was very often used in association with younger people, in which case the term used was 'juvenile … Read more

In Scotland the system is different and you would complete an MA (Hons) as part of a standard degree. However, if you completed a B.A. then it would not usually be a B.A. Hons, it would simply be a B.A. The Scottish education system is separate from the English.

There are differences and similarities between both the Muslim and Christian faiths, but it is sometimes easier for believers of these two faiths to concentrate on the differences. The fundamental similarity between the faiths is the belief in one true God/Allah. God is the Christian view, Allah is the Muslim view, but there is no … Read more

Generally a parliamentary form of Government is a democratically elected form of Government (although there are exceptions to this, for example, once Hitler had been elected to power in Germany he retained the Reichstag, but effectively barred free elections). Democratically elected Governments can be viewed as being representative of the people and therefore less likely … Read more

Your Internet Service Provider (generally known as your ISP) should be able to provide you with details of how to view your internet bill online. For this you will need a password, which needs to be different from the password that you use to log on or to access your emails, because it obviously needs … Read more

You have probably left it  abit late to start making nativity costumes!  Plus it all depends on which costume you need to make: Is it Mary, Joseph, Jesus, the Wise Men, the donkey or even the Angel Gabriel? If you are stuck it is best to go for very simple costumes.  Mary can just wear … Read more

It is not pleasant giving someone negative or difficult feedback, but sometimes it just has to be done. It is always better to try and structure the feedback so that you don't just dwell on the negatives, but you try to accentuate some of the positives as well. So if you have to tell someone … Read more

The English translation of this is basically many little things make a lot of things. It is very old Scots and is used mainly on the East Coast of Scotland and the outlying islands such as Shetland and Orkney, but it is not in common use. Historically it was used by George Washington in 1793, … Read more

The origins of good old Cockney rhyming slang are largely unknown. It did develop in the East End of London, true, but no one can agree why. Some people believe that it was devised by criminals as a way of keeping information from the police and passing 'secret' information to each other. However, some people … Read more

Usually the trick to getting hair sleek and shiny and de-frizzed is to use some kind of styling product which will seal your hair and help it to retain its moisture and then use a pair of straighteners on it. The results are usually really good. However, it is really important that you do use … Read more

Common questions which are often asked at sales interviews (and some which will be asked at any interview) include: Why do you want this position? What experience do you have? Are you flexible in your approach and can you work different hours to fulfill our requirements? How would you deal with a difficult customer who … Read more

Professional ethics can be applied to a number of fields and professions. A doctor for example who has sworn the Hippocratic oath is bound by professional ethics. So, if a patient asks him or her to breach these ethics then s/he is bound not to do so. An example may be when a patient asks … Read more

It depends to some extent on the level of success you are seeking. If you want to run a successful high street photographers then it is likely that you could do this without a degree, although some kind of qualification would give you some credibility. So if a degree is not for you, then even … Read more

Buckingham Palace was built in 1633 by Lord Goring, but at this time it was called Buckingham House. It became royal property in 1761, when it came under the ownership of George lll but it only became a palace under the reign of George iV. George lV wanted substantial works doing to it and employed … Read more

Schadenfreude comes from the German and is used in English but it is difficult to translate it exactly. It means deriving some kind of pleasure from someone else's pain or discomfort. So, if we have a rival in the office whom we do not particularly like and they make a mistake and then end up … Read more

This question (Why should I hire you) when asked at interview is often referred to as an 'ice breaker' because it is a way of getting to know you and is an 'easy' question (in some ways). So you have to deliver the information in an energetic and confident manner, whilst taking care not to … Read more

Teaching is generally regarded as being a vocation as opposed to something whihc is just a job or a way to pay the mortgage. Most people who are teachers become interested for two main reasons: either they have a burning desire to help influence and shape the lives of young people for the better or … Read more

There is no absolute 'best gift' to give your girlfriend on Christmas Day apart from one which has been chosen carefully, with (hopefully) love and attention to her tastes and preferences. Some women like perfume or jewellery, remember if you are looking for jewellery try to find out if she likes silver or gold jewellery … Read more

It is not a good idea to only eat one meal a day. Not only will your body go into starvation mode, since it will attempt to maintain energy rather than lose it, if it thinks there is no food coming in, but your blood sugar within your body will plummet and then after your … Read more

A religious fundamentalist is someone who feels very passionately about their religion and who feels usually that all other people should share their views and their religion. Often those people who do not are viewed as some kind of enemy or infidel. Religious fundamentalists are not necessarily Christian, they can be found in all types … Read more