There’s absolutely no time like the present to have that sit-down with your superiors — especially if you have something emotional on your mind that you’ve really got to let them know about. Sure, it’s tough to combine the two — business and personal feelings — but if anyone can pull it off, is there any doubt at all that it’s you? Oh, and if you start feeling just a touch cranky, remember — they do sign your checks ….

Your subtle wit, unleashed at exactly the right moment, deeply charms a certain someone, transporting you from mysterious and interesting to the charming center of their attention.

Your partner may want to move more quickly than you do on a purchase or some other joint decision, but you should stand your ground. You’re going to be proven right, but it may take a while.

Your enthusiasm is admirable but a bit misplaced. You’re going about a thing the same way you would hack down a tree. You need to approach it as if it were a business deal: With a firm understanding of the issues and some finesse. That’s the only way to impress people.