like The Falling in Love Montage this was also funny af and had me laughing out loud several times. there was also humour and levity in serious situations but it also managed to stay serious when the situation called for it. It follows Aideen, a witty and vibrant teen with tons of problems of her own but decides to solve others' problems instead of solving hers. Assisting them is different from rescuing them. It’s showing up and supporting. Not doing. And is a principle of a go-giver philosophy that I wrote about (and also of the gracious professionalism). But it’s important to not always rescue and instead to assist. Reinforce boundaries while still collaborating Writing Style: If you're on a reading slump, I think this book is great for you to read. It's written in simple prose, clear plot points with well-defined characters; making it easier to read. If I am not occupied with my internship, I'd have finished this in a sitting. This mindset is not always the wrong answer though. There are situations where you cannot take on the responsibilities of everyone around you. Emotional trauma is a great example.

Characters: Aideen's paying-it-forward scheme gets her in touch with a wide variety of characters who are all amazing in each their own way. There are some, that appear more frequently and that play bigger roles than others, but they each serve a purpose and represent a distinct lesson for Aideen to learn. My favourite characters were definitely Kavi (that boy is FUN!), Aideen and Maebh. They were each so relatable in their own way. I even loved to hate Holly. As an author of LGBTQ+ fiction, did you ever face challenges or feel discouraged on your journey to publication? On the flip side, has there been anything really rewarding? I love Kelly Quindlen’s She Drives Me Crazy and I haven’t read it yet but I am very much looking forward to Dahlia Adler’s Cool for the Summer. Thank you for having me! Not My Problem follows Aideen, a girl who thinks other people’s problems are easy to solve. So she decides to offer her services to the student body. She’ll fix your problem in her own inimitable style but the catch is that you will owe her a favour in return. And with that opening line, I was hooked. I simply had to know the story - why was Maebh having a temper tantrum? And what subsequent story was born from it? The answers did not let me down!

The reality is that employees are fired, laid off, or otherwise ousted as a result of poor company-wide performance. Especially if that individual is resistant to helping the growth of the group.

When the blurb for Not My Problem was first shared, I was immediately drawn to the premise, which featured the hate to love trope – something I adore. When I sat down to read the book, I absolutely loved it! It’s charming and funny and absolutely wonderful (if you love the TV series Derry Girls, then you’ll love Not My Problem). I’m so excited Ciara was able to stop by beyond a bookshelf (as part of Pride Book Tours’ tour for the novel) to discuss her writing and LGBTQ+ books she’s enjoyed lately.

I need you to find common ground amongst each other. After all, I can’t keep fighting your battles. If you’re looking for a book that will play with you heart and have you laughing out loud, whilst wanting to shout ‘JUST KISS ALREADY’ (although, if like me, you’re all for the slow burn this book is truly a gift for us all), this is the book for you. I truly loved how well layered and fleshed out the characters were. The book follows its main character Aideen. Aideen is sharp, sympathetic, loyal to a fault and funny as hell. Plus she's great at texting and PE(Meabh and Ms. Delvin can attest). There wasn't a dull moment in the book thanks to her and her layered personality. She uses sarcasm as a coping mechanism. When the story begins, she only has two people, her mom and her best friend, Holly. Both, damaging her self worth in different ways and her, always making excuses for them. By the end she goes through incredible character development and finally decides to work on 'her own problems' and has the most endearing group of friends.

i would like to begin by saying that both leads are lesbians, and identify as such (!!!), which we definitely need more of in books. ‘not my problem’ is more of a slow burn than ‘the falling in love montage,’ focused more on plot than romance, but it is definitely still worth a read. for one, each of the main characters are both flawed and lovable. they are full, well-rounded people, who are more charming because they are complete. the title of the book is actually a little misleading, because aideen attempts to fix every problem she comes across, both those that are her own (desperately trying to stop her mam from drinking again), and those that aren’t (helping meabh with her busy schedule despite the fact that they aren’t even on friendly terms). (by the way: meabh is pronounced ‘maeve.’ yes, i had to google it.) This phrase shows good leadership skills. It’s also very polite, as it shows you will not interfere with other people’s problems. Although the plot was a bit crazy, I mean doing people favors and getting favors in return is one thing, pushing someone down the stairs is another, it wasn't too ridiculous, and I'm so thankful for that. One time, I ditched school to drive her to an emergency centre. She tried to jump out of the car when we were driving 50 km/hr and I felt solely responsible for keeping her alive. It was one of the scariest moments of my life. I’m afraid this does not affect me” is a great formal alternative. It is polite, as it shows that you are not interested in someone else’s problem without dismissing it.

Is It Rude to Say “That’s Not My Problem”?

You should ask someone else to help you. I’m leaving the office now, so I don’t want to deal with it. Wow, this is certainly a big problem that will affect the whole team. Have you considered asking James and Diane’s perspective? At this point, there isn’t anything I can do to help the situation.”

Are you trying to say “that’s not my problem” in a polite way? Well, that can be quite difficult. After all, the phrase isn’t necessarily polite in the first place. I had so much fun with the audiobook of “The Falling in Love Montage” that I decided on listening to the audiobook for this one as well and I was not disappointed. That Irish accent is to die for! And (again) I would have never known how to pronounce those names without someone telling me….. But in a workplace — where the outcomes of the group can become your personal outcomes as well — it is valuable to treat each other with a sense of common good. It is unwise to think that “it is not your problem” when the results of the company will eventually be your problem.Watch the video: Only 1 percent of our visitors get these 3 grammar questions right... 2. You Should Resolve It Amongst Yourselves I think if you liked The Falling in Love Montage then you’ll like Not My Problem. I think everything I write tries to balance a sense of humour with depth of feeling. While TFiLM was more romance focused, I think Not My Problem is more friendship focused. Discussing your writing process It’s a scenario where “not my problem” can be helpful when served with a side of compassion and caring. You can still be a compassionate listener without taking on a problem as your own. Thanks for asking! That’s an important project. I can’t help at the moment but am excited to see the results, I know you will do a great job.”