Advice Box

Part I

  • I'm not good at talking to others. I can talk to birds, horses, and other animals just fine, but when it comes to people, I freeze up.
    • Try pretending the person you're talking to is a horse.
    • There's no need to force yourself to talk to people.
    • You just have to get used to it.
  • I'm not good at cleaning up. I try my best, but before I know it, everything's messy again.
    • Cleaning is easy when you have a plan of attack.
    • Don't panic and just get to cleaning.
    • We all have things we're good at. This isn't one of yours.

Part II

  • My dear friend has been behaving strangely. He doesn't seem to have much of an appetite, and he's been neighing less often. I'm afraid he may be sick.
    • You should seek out an expert opinion, just to be safe.
    • You should watch over him nonstop until he improves.
    • Give him some nutritious hay.
  • I want to be helpful, but I lack the self-confidence to do so. It is OK for someone like me to be here, or should I leave?
    • You should stay. You're more helpful than you realize.
    • It's enough that you want to help, even if you can't.
    • That's up to you. Give it some thought.