So now instead of just being confident that I can write a book, I feel competent.
But "instead of being self-confident," Mr. Zagat said, "most people worry what the waiter may think of them".
Instead of being secure and confident, it is seemingly frozen in fear of the future, unsure about its grip over ethnic regions (Tibet, Xinjiang, and Inner Mongolia), afraid of rising social unrest and ad hoc demonstrations, worried about the macro-economy and foreign relations, and on the cusp of a major leadership transition in 2012.
Instead, be confident of your request, and ask politely, assuming nothing but feeling confident that your request is able to be accommodated.
A great digital-marketing partner will ask for very little up front and a piece of the revenue instead, because they are confident that they'll deliver.
Instead of being nervous, she turned into a proud and confident grandmother.
Do not lose hope, instead be confident and solve your queries.
Instead of being put off by Ms. Pitta's grilling, Mr. Adelson said he was intrigued by her "confident, let's get to the bottom of this" approach.
Today it is run by quoted corporations instead of the Mob and is confident of winning public acceptance.Last year some 54.1m people more than a quarter of American adults visited a casino, on average six times each.
