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Managing People at Work: Being Approachable, Problem Solving & More
You’ve dreamed of becoming a manager ever since you started your job, but now that you’ve got the position, you’re not quite sure how to make the best impact on your employees. There’s no “one size fits all” model to follow when it comes to managing, whic...
How to Be an Encouragement to Someone Who Is Sick or Ill
If someone you know is sick or ill, it can be hard to see him or her suffer while you're helpless to do anything about it. Although there is probably nothing you can do about her condition, you can show your friend you care by doing and saying the right t...
How to Create a Flowchart
Flowcharts are a great tool for breaking down difficult to understand processes into accessible concepts. Creating a successful flowchart requires you to simplify the information and present it in a clear, concise format. To create a flowchart in Excel, y...
How to Make a Girl Think You're Cute
Other girls have said you're cute. But there's only one girl whose lips you'd like to hear it from... preferably as you raise your index finger to those lips, whisper to her gently to please stop talking, then kiss those lips. No matter if you're America'...
How to Tip
Tipping etiquette can seem intricate and intimidating. You should always leave a tip based on the customary gratuity offered for the type of service performed and the quality of that service.
How to Get Off a Criminal Charge
Being charged with a crime doesn't always mean you'll have to plea bargain or face trial. Many criminal charges are dismissed, either by the prosecuting attorney or by a judge, long before trial is contemplated. If you know how to analyze your case and un...
How to Play Truth or Dare
Truth or dare is a fun game to play with your friends, especially at sleepovers and during other times when you probably won’t be disturbed by siblings, parents, or pets. While things might get weird and sometimes uncomfortable, truth or dare is often rea...
How to Fly in Your Dreams
Flying during a dream carries a sense of liberty, weightlessness, and power that is hard to replicate in waking life. Being able to fly in your dreams can give you a sense of doing the impossible, and with some practice in the art of lucid dreaming, you c...
How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Washington
Real estate agents enjoy a career that offers independence, a flexible work schedule, and unlimited earning potential. A successful real estate career requires preparation, commitment and hard work, but the process to get a real estate license takes time,...
How to Tighten Curls
Loose beachy waves have their place, but tight bouncy ringlets are just as coveted! Even if your hair is naturally very curly, humidity and other factors can take the spring out of your spirals. Start by shaping your hair into tight ringlets as you style...
How to Win a Water Balloon Fight
Water balloon fights can be loads of fun but there's more skill involved than you might think. If you don't know what you're doing, you could end up very wet. By learning how to avoid incoming balloons, using your surroundings to your advantage and learni...
How to Treat Hot Spots in Dogs
A hot spot, or what veterinarians term "acute moist dermatitis," is a painful and inflamed area of the skin that is often accompanied by discharge and a bad odor. Hot spots occur via allergic reactions to bacterial skin infections often caused by a lesion...
How to Learn Japanese on Your Own
Do you have an interest in Japan and its language? Do you want to broaden your horizon and learn another language without having to immediately commit to a strict regime? Learning a language can be fun and challenging at the same time, but many people can...
How to Learn Martial Arts "Pressure Points"
While there is no such thing as a “pressure point” as depicted in the movies, there are certainly plenty of sensitive parts on the body that you can use to your advantage when you’re being attacked. Striking a vulnerable area on your opponent’s body can t...
How to Dress Up for a Disco Party
Disco outfits are known for their bright, funky colors and fun accessories. When you go to a disco party, you want to make sure that your outfit is as authentic as possible. You can start by shopping online or in a vintage shop for some fun and classic ou...
How to Interview a Suspect
The successful interrogation of a suspect is mostly about psychology and quick thinking. You shouldn't try to interrogate anyone if you lose your nerve or have a prejudice as to the innocence of the person. Be calm and try to find the truth, not to prove...