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How to Develop Your Personal Elevator Pitch
In most networking situations, you don’t have much time to introduce yourself and lay out your goals and accomplishments. Developing an elevator pitch that emphasizes your key qualification and accomplishments and keeps your listener engaged can help you...
How to Tell if Someone Fancies You
It can be stressful if you're not sure whether someone fancies you or not. While some people are very forward about it, most will keep hints of their affection subtle. Everyone wants to save themselves from potentially being hurt, but this can make it tri...
How to Answer Tough Questions in an Interview
Job interviews are the first impression that a company gets from a potential employee. Typically an interview will determine whether you get the job. For this reason, an interview can sometimes be a stressful situation, especially if the questions that yo...
How to Safely Recycle or Reuse Ink and Toner Cartridges
If your printer has run out of ink or toner, then it’s important to get rid of the old cartridges the right way so they don’t end up in a landfill. Luckily, there are many places that accept printer cartridges so they can be recycled properly. Keep readin...
How to Use Quotation Marks
Quotation marks(“ ”) typically come in pairs—open quotation marks and close quotation marks. They are used to set off exact language, spoken or written, that has come from someone else. You may use quotation marks to quote a source or for dialogue. You...
How to Cat Proof Your Christmas Tree
Is your cat smitten by your Christmas tree – so intrigued that they clamber onto it, knocking needles, decorations, and tinsel everywhere? Or perhaps they have even come close to knocking over the entire tree? Keeping your curious cat out of the Christmas...
How to Get a Babysitting Job
Babysitting is a great first job if you're a teenager, or an excellent way to make a little money on the side if you're already employed. It seems like everyone has babysat at some point, but when you're just starting out, getting that first babysitting j...
How to Tell a Child About an Absent Parent
Is a parent absent answering the call of duty? Did they move across the country for a new job? No matter what the reason, it can be difficult to explain the absence of a parent to children when you're the partner left behind to care for them. The right ap...
How to Donate Your Hair to a Good Cause
Many people are suffering from cancer and have lost their hair due to the effects of chemotherapy. Many other children and adults suffer from Alopecia, an auto-immune disease that causes permanent hair loss of which there is no known cause or cure. If you...
How to Cry On the Spot
Whether you are an actor or need to work up a few tears to sell a convincing sob story, knowing how to cry on the spot can be a useful skill. With a little practice, you should be able to cry on command in no time.
How to Win Your Man Back
Let's be honest --- winning back your man will be a lot harder than winning over a new man. But if you want to keep fighting for him, then he must be worth it. If you want to win your man back, you have to reflect on what went wrong, work on improving you...
How to Cook Bacon in the Microwave
If you love crunchy, crispy bacon, you'll be glad to know that there is a quick way to cook bacon without making a greasy mess. Just be sure to cook enough of it though, because you'll want to go back for more!
DIY Glow-in-the-Dark Paint
Looking to brighten up your life? Or at least the art projects in your room? Try making glow-in-the-dark paint! Neon paint can be used for all kinds of colorful crafts and playful projects. Plus, it costs next to nothing. In this article, we’ll walk you t...
How to Cope With Panic Attacks
A panic attack can seem scary, but even when you're dealing one in the moment, there are simple exercises that can help bring you back into the moment. We'll walk you through some of those, as well as long-term strategies for managing your anxiety.
How to Smoke a Cigarette
Before reading this article, please consider if the health risks associated with smoking are worth it.[1] X Trustworthy Source Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Main public health institute for the US, run by the Dept. of Health and Human...
How to Get a Senior Interested in You As a Freshman
Are you interested in someone but they happen to be a senior? Dating can be tough and the added obstacle of being in different grades can make your crush seem unattainable. However, with some courage and planning ahead, you just might be able to attract t...