It would appear that everyone has missed the obvious here. Let's have another look and see what the obvious is.

To answer this question, we must first determine what a glass is and come to an agreed upon point of view.

In the ordinary point of view (and I stress ordinary) a glass is a vessel into which something must be poured in order to make it not empty. Now, some of those who have provided what might be mistaken for an answer, have pointed that out, while others have been almost partly right in pointing out that even if nothing is poured into the glass it is still full. Of air.

No-one has taken into account that if the glass were in a vacuum it would be said to be empty. Which, by the way, is also wrong, as even a vacuum is not perfect; there is always SOME matter, however little, present.

So, to get to my point. A glass is never full or empty. Let me repeat that. A glass is NEVER either full or empty, nor is it ever partly one or the other. How can this be? Let me explain using a simple concept. That of the surface of an object.

A glass is made up of . . . what? Well, glass is one answer, but there can be any number of other answers. For the sake of argument let us stick with glass. Now, what is glass itself made up of? Okay, glass. We could also say that glass is made of melted silica and we would be correct, but why nitpick? So, glass is made of glass and glass is full of glass. 'So what', you ask? So glass is full of glass and cannot be full of anything else!

But that is not the point. We are speaking of surface here. Now, since glass is made up of glass and is, therefore filled with glass, it stands to reason that there is but one surface to a glass and that one surface would have to be the OUTSIDE surface.

So we may now conclude that a glass cannot contain anything. Other than glass (or whatever it is made of). The most it can be is wet on the surface. Or dirty, or powdery or whatever-y depending on what you think you're filling it with.

Answered by Sonu , an ibibo Master, at 10:01 AM on September 19, 2008

How do you typically embrace the world? Are you constantly waiting for the storm to arrive, or do you look forward to a day of uncertainty? Do you typically see the good and positives in most situations, or are you constantly looking over your shoulder? Our outlook on life can paint a canvas full of color and life or create a pallete dreary and bland. Your attitude makes a dramatic difference on your response and experience to situations. We are all dealt periods in our life that can alter our foundation, our safety. We have the power to choose how to respond to these circumstances. Sometimes it is easier to have a "pity party" for ourselves, which is completely ok and therapeutic. But then it is important to brush ourselves off, raise our heads and move on. Wouldn't it feel better to walk into an unknown situation prepared, thinking positively, than preparing for the worst with your head down? Talking yourself into something feels better, raises your confidence and typically creates an atmosphere that supports your end result. Even if the end result is unknown to you at the time, you have the power to think positively and expect the best. Your attitude and energy makes its mark on the world around you, create a surrounding that feels good and supports your best interests.

ACTION TIPS FOR THE WEEK:

1. Track your thoughts

Just as you would "log" your financial spending to see where your money goes, track how many negative thoughts pop into your mind every day. Many of us are unaware how often negative thoughts cloud our choices and decisions. Make a commitment this week to "track" the negative voice for one or two days. Keep a journal or notepad with you and track how many times the negative voice pops into your head.

2. Change your language

Now that you have tracked your negative thoughts, you need to replace them with positive words. What are you most critical of in your life? Do you put yourself down regarding your appearance? Do you criticize your work? Replace these thoughts with sentences that support you.

3. Start your day off on a positive note

The way you begin your day, your outlook, affects the rest of your day and interractions. No matter what the day has in store for you, take control by uplifting yourself and your spirits right from the beginning. Say a positive affirmation, focus on your strengths, shine the light on yourself; do whatever it takes to begin your day on a positive note.

Have a great week!

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Answered by Om Prakash , an ibibo Master, at 7:33 PM on September 18, 2008

In the ordinary point of view (and I stress ordinary) a glass is a vessel into which something must be poured in order to make it not empty. Now, some of those who have provided what might be mistaken for an answer, have pointed that out, while others have been almost partly right in pointing out that even if nothing is poured into the glass it is still full. Of air.

No-one has taken into account that if the glass were in a vacuum it would be said to be empty. Which, by the way, is also wrong, as even a vacuum is not perfect; there is always SOME matter, however little, present.

So, to get to my point. A glass is never full or empty. Let me repeat that. A glass is NEVER either full or empty, nor is it ever partly one or the other. How can this be? Let me explain using a simple concept. That of the surface of an object.

A glass is made up of . . . what? Well, glass is one answer, but there can be any number of other answers. For the sake of argument let us stick with glass. Now, what is glass itself made up of? Okay, glass. We could also say that glass is made of melted silica and we would be correct, but why nitpick? So, glass is made of glass and glass is full of glass. 'So what', you ask? So glass is full of glass and cannot be full of anything else!

But that is not the point. We are speaking of surface here. Now, since glass is made up of glass and is, therefore filled with glass, it stands to reason that there is but one surface to a glass and that one surface would have to be the OUTSIDE surface.

So we may now conclude that a glass cannot contain anything. Other than glass (or whatever it is made of). The most it can be is wet on the surface. Or dirty, or powdery or whatever-y depending on what you think you're filling it with.


Answer:

The glass is full of 7 paragraphs of someone trying to sound smart but who doesn't know the difference between GLASS as a material and A GLASS as an object..

Answered by Arvind Pal , an ibibo Master, at 7:31 PM on September 16, 2008

My thoughts is that it depend if its just been poured, then is half full, or if it was full and some has just drunk half then it half empty?! isn’t it?

Answered by Prashant , an ibibo Citizen, at 6:45 PM on September 15, 2008

both is same

Answered by Sharad Singh , an ibibo Master, at 12:28 PM on September 14, 2008

OPTIMISTIC: half-full.

PESSIMISTIC: half-empty.
A glass cant be half empty because half of nothing is still nothing. In a positive point of view it is half full.

Answered by Deepthi , an ibibo Master, at 10:24 AM on September 12, 2008

If u does order half or u have drunk it

Answered by Bablu Dskfl , an ibibo Citizen, at 9:34 AM on September 12, 2008

well, My thoughts is that it depend if its just been poured, then is half full, or if it was full and some has just drunk half then it half empty?! isn’t it?

Answered by Romi , an ibibo Master, at 9:03 AM on September 12, 2008

Half full of a cup

have good time

Answered by Chandra , an ibibo Advisor, at 10:02 PM on September 11, 2008