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Or did they say, 'you guys have had a tough time of it, ' give them a pat on the head and send them on their way?

No one ever says a kind word to them; no one sees how much they need a pat on the back.

You gave me a goodbye pat on the head, avoided my eyes, and politely refused to take my collar and leash with you.

Look, I'm not going to argue with you any more - no, you can't use the car tonight! That's my decision and I'm standing pat on it.

He gave them sixpence apiece and a pat on the head, and they went off with much respectful swinging of caps and touching of forelocks.

If you've been working hard, don't be afraid to take a break and give yourself a well-deserved pat on the back or to reflect on your goals.

No matter how much I tried to coax him to come for a pat on the head, he refused to budge.

Once a relationship develops, air-kissing on both cheeks, starting with the left is often added as well as a pat on the back between men.

When the door finally opened I felt a compassionate pat on my back and turned to see an elderly nun smiling at me.

Let me know you love me with a hug or a pat on the back, or when I need it with a firm but gentle "no" .

A man down in Texas heard Pat on the radio mention the fact that our two youngsters would like to have a dog.

There is no greater motivation than giving a good person his piece of the puzzle to control, but a pat on the back or an award helps.

He gave her a reassuring pat on the shoulder.

But more than likely, you got a quick pat on the back in a corridor or a passing mention in a hero-gram email to the whole team.

his father gave him a pat on the back , for he got admitted to the best high school in the city.

He gave the child a pat on the head.

And default rates will rise as portfolios age. But at least the credit crisis has given social lending a friendly pat on the back.

As time goes on, you will not give a treat every time, sometimes just rewarding with a "Good Dog" and a pat on the dog's chest.

Focus on reward . Use regular rewards to give yourself a pat on the back and encouragement for the next step .

had a big pat on the back for his young daughters on Tuesday, saying they have taken swimmingly to life in the White House.

They were unsocialized, never having been inside a building of any kind or known a pat on the head.

People love that human touch -- holding hands, a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.

A pat on the back is only a few inches from a kick in the pants.

"Prosecutors across the nation, " thunders The Miami Herald, "need a pat on the back, not a slap in the face. "

At a time like this, what she needs is a pat on the back.

Giving your wife a hand consists of a pat on her behind.

The Doberman needs love and touching and your hand on his head or a pat on his side.

Everyone's mascot, jester, dogsbody, hoping to foil the punches by rolling over and begging for a pat on the head.

Most economists expect the central bank to stand pat on the policy rate for the rest of the year.

He hung up, smiled, gave me a pat on the head and walked out the door.

e. g. The only time you should lay hands on a boy is when you are to give him a good pat on the back.

With a reassuring pat on her arm, he left.

Lao Chuanfu finished boatman pat on the shoulder, and from his side walked past.

People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.

And last but not least, how about a pat on your own back and on the backs of all the Celtics fans around you.

I never did learn how to cope with that other insult, the condescending pat on the head.

Greetings: Even on bad days, we greet our pets with a happy, animated hello, and usually a pat on the head or a hug.

My reward was a smile and a pat on the head.

Male fruit flies give females a gentle pat on the behind to let them know they are interested (not much different from some guys I know).

It could be as simple as a pat on the back of the employee, or saying 'job well done. '

In the good old days, a manly handshake and maybe a pat on the back was enough to show the team's satisfaction.

Awareness that we're improving is like a pat on the back to keep trying.

ConocoPhillips' chief deserves a pat on the back for deciding to limit high-cost exploration and put more money in shareholders' hands.

Usage: After skin freshening and moisturizing, get some solution and pat on face. Better effect together with wiping of powder puff.

But if you are contemplating buying a leather jacket, you can give yourself a pat on the back for being on top of the style wave.

You can surprise members of your family, which in turn will bring you a pat on the back.

The child gave the dog a pat on the head.

make sure that your family and friends are always there to give you a pat on the shoulder.

Yet the latter are the very youngsters who, in most schools, fail to get the pat on the back.

The more people you seek to pat on the head simultaneously the more you reduce the value of the pat to each one.

He gave me a pat on the back.

Usage: after cleaning in the morning and evening, apply adequate amount in the cotton, pat on face, neck, till absorbed.

He yelled, giving him a light pat on his face.

Whether he comes to you in anger or merely to give you a patronising pat on the back, you are done for, cracked in either case.

You can count on getting a pat on the back for your efforts.

For children, a pat on the back is much more beneficial to their healthy development than blaming them.

The Reserve Bank held pat on rates Tuesday and signaled it is less concerned about medium-term inflation risks.

Parents also can smile, nod, wink, pat on the back, or hug a child to show attention and appreciation.

Montenegro gets a special pat on the back for its fight against organised crime.

He got a warm pat on the back for lending Bush an umbrella .

Yes. He even phoned me yesterday to give me a pat on the back.

I gave the little boy a pat on the head.

I also want to give myself a pat on the back for my efforts, determination and perseverance.

father gave me a pat on the back to show My his satisfaction with my work.

Sometimes, when I am very productive in my job, my employer gives me a pat on the back .

Use: Wet face once day and night, pat on face and massage gently till absorbed.

My boss gave me a pat on the back to show his satisfaction with my work.

Gorge deserves pat on the back for his hard work.

You might be used to touching someone on the arm or giving a pat on the shoulder, but do not do this in Japan.

To use: apply suitable, pat on face and neck evenly with sponge.

Reward yourself. Even a mental pat on the back will do wonders.

A simple "good boy" and pat on the head or scratch under the chin is enough for them.

Next time you are feeding the beautiful swans and want to give one a nice pat on the back - don't do it!

A hug or pat on the shoulder increases the messages impact.

Pat on the back after completing a difficult task.

No one who has waited for a bus or a friend or a pat on the back trusts that conclusion either.

Miss Su deserves a pat on the back for doing a super job.

She received a pat on the back for doing a good job.

And give yourself a pat on the back for honesty.

That's why I always take time to recommend someone I think deserves a pat on the back.

The Chinese people should give themselves a pat on each others shoulders.

Thanks for the pat on the back.

How about a nice pat on the back?

The pat on the back is a lost art.

'I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back. . . '

I bring them up to the room, give them a pat on the ass, and before I know what it's all about it's over.

She gave me another pat on the neck and walked on.

The dog has to do something to get a word of praise or a pat on the shoulder.

Good achievement having a test in as for a student, the pat on the back getting a teacher is called happiness;

the wish is submitted to , can admit advantageous person , authority person with modest attitude pat on the back ;

See all of you a pat on the shoulder

a reassuring glance, word, pat on the back

a gentle pat on the shoulder

A pat on the cheek