... food surpluses became available. Food production, or farming now took up less time. A person could now spend his spare time engaging in other activities. Cultural pursuits such as philosophy, literature, art and architecture became more prevalent. These changes were so profound that this period has been called "the dawn of civilization". This revolution ushered in the power elite. Society became more ... go as planned. When things in life don't turn out as expected, "face-saving" techniques may be used. We ignore flaws, or use tact when someone's performance is less than perfect. An exa...

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