These friends—endlessly encouraging this chaotic and sometimes abusive man with lodgings, money, recommendations and invitations are the real heroes of this book.
Instead of taking the easy way out and discussing you endlessly, encourage the other person to talk about him or herself.
He adored and cossetted her, worried endlessly over her, encouraged her, and, under the influence of frequent black moods and alcohol, sometimes fought viciously with her.
True to her beliefs, she endlessly supported, mentored and encouraged other young women to develop their skills, speak out, go into politics or campaigning – and take action.
He loved fixing things that were broken; he was an endlessly kind man who encouraged friends and welcomed strangers; he brightened the lives of everyone who knew him and enriched the spirit of the town.
On the front of the Guardian last week a report about the government's "nudge unit" suggested smokers will be encouraged to try electronic cigarettes (the sort Ryanair endlessly tries to sell to captives on board its planes).
We encouraged Jason's love of theater, driving him endlessly to rehearsals, where he -- and we -- met a vibrant community that included a creative and eclectic group of LGBT people who -- bonus!
Poor officiating has also slowed the game as officials huddle endlessly over calls, while encouraging players to stretch the rules (including outlawed helmet-to-helmet hits).
I was originally going to write this column as an attack on women who have fallen for the attachment-parenting spiel, which makes them feel endlessly guilty and then encourages them to project that guilt outward onto more relaxed mothers.
But because improvisation is encouraged, a spitballing session can often sound ridiculous, and the process has been parodied, endlessly, in the movies.
