How To of the Day

[shalendar kumar]

"How To" of the Day:

How to Resolve a Conflict at Work

You can't win a conflict at work. Winning a conflict means getting the outcome 'you' want regardless of what the 'other' person wants. Since the underlying issue has not been solved, it will simply reappear later. Much better than winning a conflict at work is resolving it. Unresolved conflicts make people unhappy at work and can result in antagonism, break-down in communications, inefficient teams, stress and low productivity. Here are the essential steps to constructively resolve conflicts at work.

Steps

1. Realize that conflicts are inevitable at work. Whenever people are committed and fired up, or change and new ideas are emerging, conflict and disagreement are bound to happen. This doesn't mean you have to revel in conflict or create trouble just for the hell of it, but it does mean that when conflict happens it's not the end of the world. It can be the beginning of an interesting learning process. Conflicts mean that people care enough to disagree strongly. The trick is not to allow the conflict to go on forever.
2. Handle conflicts sooner rather than later. Resolve a conflict when it starts, as it only gets worse with time. Conflicts at work arise not from something that was said, but from something that wasn't said! Everyone's waiting for the other to admit he's wrong and gets more unpleasant after the conflict has stewed for a while. It's essential to interrupt the "waiting game" before it gets to that point.
3. Ask nicely. If somebody has done something that made you angry, or if you don't understand their viewpoint or actions, simply asking about it can make a world of difference. Never assume that people do what they do to annoy or spite you. Sometimes there's good reason why that person does what he or she does (even the things that really get on your nerves), and a potential conflict evaporates right there. Make your inquiry just that--an inquiry, not an accusation of any sort: "Say, I was wondering why you did 'X' yesterday" or "I've noticed that you often do 'Y'. Why is that?" are good examples. "Why the hell do you always have to 'Z'!" is less constructive.
4. Invite the other person to talk about the situation. A hurried conversation at your desk between emails and phone calls won't solve anything. You need an undisturbed location and time to address the issue.
5. Observe. Identify what you see in neutral, objective terms. This is where you describe the facts of the situation as objectively as possible. What is actually happening? When and how is it happening? What is the other person doing and, not least, what are you doing? You're only allowed to cite observable facts and not allowed to assume or guess at what the other person is thinking or doing. You can say, "I've noticed that you're always criticizing me at our meetings" because that's a verifiable fact. You can't say "I've noticed that you've stopped respecting my ideas" because that assumes something about the other person.
6. Apologize. Apologize for your part in the conflict. Usually everyone involved has done something to create and sustain the conflict. Remember: You're not accepting the entire blame, you're taking responsibility for your contribution to the situation.
7. Appreciate. Praise the other part in the conflict. Tell them why it's worth it to you to solve the conflict. This can be difficult as few people find it easy to praise and appreciate a person they disagree strongly with, but it's a great way to move forward.
8. Identify the consequences. What has the conflict led to for you and for the company? Why is it a problem? Outlining the consequences of the conflict shows why it's necessary to resolve it. It also helps participants to look beyond themselves and see the conflict "from the outside."
9. Define an objective. What would be a good outcome? It's essential to set a goal so both parties know the outcome they're aiming for. That makes reaching the outcome a lot more likely.
10. Request. Ask for specific actions that can be implemented right away. For example: "I suggest that we introduce a new rule: At meetings when one of us suggest something and the other person disagrees, we start by saying what's good about the idea and then say how it could be better. Also, if we start to attack each other as we have before, I suggest we both excuse ourselves from the meeting and talk about it in private instead of in front of the entire team. And, what do you say we have a short talk after our next project meeting to evaluate how it went? How does that sound?"
11. Get mediation. Some conflicts can not be solved by the participants alone, and mediators can help. Mediation involves a neutral third party who has been trained in mediation principles, who is experienced in mediation, and who is trusted by the people involved in the conflict. A good mediator will help the disputants find their own solution, not provide advice or push them toward any particular solution.

    Take care when selecting a mediator. The mediator (or mediators) should only be someone who has undergone formal mediation training, has extensive mediation experience, and has mediated under supervision. Otherwise, he or she may do more harm than good.

12. Consult a lawyer. Some conflicts involve disagreement about what is legal, or whether to follow the law. Whistleblowers who report violations may have legal protections, and may consider raising their concerns outside the normal chain of command. If the conflict arises from a fraud to obtain money from the government, whistleblowers may need to follow special procedures to protect their rights. The False Claims Act requires that whistleblowers with original knowledge of such fraud be the first to file their claim, and refrain from public disclosure of certain information about their claim.

Tips

• It's important that you come to a meeting with your co-worker prepared to listen carefully to the other person, even if it is difficult to do so. By the same token, ask the other person to listen respectfully to what you have to say, without interrupting.
• To further clarify the disagreement, a technique you can use is to have the other party write a bulleted list on a white board of conflicts and issues. Sit quietly while the person explains each bullet point. When the person finishes, go down the list, and restate the complaints in your own words, as accurately as possible. This way, the person knows that you've listened and understood. Then write down your list and reverse the process. Usually, just being clear on the the conflict makes it easy to find a mutual solution.
• Inviting the other person to discuss the issue may be the hardest part of the whole process. It can be remarkably hard to take that first step. Do it anyway!
• There is no guarantee that the method described here will resolve your conflict at work. It may or it may not. But even if it doesn't work you have the satisfaction of knowing that you've tried. You have risen above the conflict for a while and tried to address it positively and constructively. No one can ask more of you.

 

Have a nice day.

[shalendar kumar]

"How To" of the Day:

How to Accept Criticism While at Work

 

So you just finished what you thought was a great project at work, and now your boss is listing all the things you need to improve upon. Don't get discouraged; constructive criticism is a key part of any job. Through this article, learn how to accept criticism and do your job as well as possible.

Steps

1. Accept that you're not perfect. If you begin each task thinking that nothing will go wrong, you're fooling yourself. You will make mistakes, the important thing is to learn from them.
2. Double check your work. After you've finished, and before you submit it to your supervisor, be sure you've gone over everything carefully. This can help you to avoid silly mistakes and ensure that your boss won't have to bother you about minor problems.
3. Don't take it personally. If your boss has criticism for you, remind yourself that it doesn't necessarily mean s/he doesn't like you, or that you're not good enough for the job. Your boss is simply trying to ensure that you do the best work possible.
4. Listen carefully. If you ignore critical comments, you're doomed to repeat the same mistakes. Take notes and continually remind yourself how to fix the problem. This step is the most difficult, as it can mean that one must "suck up" one's pride and admit one's responsibility in one's work-related errors.
5. Don't hold a grudge. Staying angry/upset about criticism can affect your future work. Put the mistakes out of your mind and focus on doing the best job possible on the next task.
6. Clear the air. If you're upset with how your boss criticized you, let him or her know as soon as possible, so there are no lingering bad feelings between the two of you. Explain why it upset you, and suggest changes that could be made to strengthen your relationship.

Tips

• Always remember that it is your work being criticized, not you. For example, if your boss is criticizing a letter you wrote, forget that you ever wrote it. Pretend that someone else did, and your boss is merely asking you to revise it for them.
• Remember, your boss is not doing this because he or she does not like you or your work. They are doing this because they want you to improve your work.

 

Have a nice day .

[shalendar kumar]

"How To" of the Day:

 

How to Be Friends With Your Parents

 

Wouldn't it be nice if everyone got on with their parents better? These tips will help build a better relationship with your mother and father.

Steps

1. Treat your parents the way you want them to treat you. If you want them to listen to you, then listen to what they have to say. Giving respect gains respect.
2. Do something social with your parents and get to know who they are as people. Just as you might try a sport with a new friend, why not join your parents in their hobbies and let them take part in yours.
3. Don't take advantage. Children (and sometimes adults) often see parents as a bank clerks, chefs or house keepers. Instead of letting your parents do everything for you, share in tasks and be responsible for your actions.
4. Take part in family activities, such as birthdays or visiting elderly relatives. Doing things together makes relationships stronger.
5. If your parents are both alike, make sure to get one-on-one time with each of them, not just time with them as a couple. It's a good way to break down old habits and styles of interaction; plus, it's more intimate. You may find that a parent opens up to you more, or opens up in different ways, when the other parent isn't present.

 

Tips

• It is easy to become over emotional when dealing with close members of family, and this often leads to short tempers and raised voices. Take a deep breath, and try to express yourself in a calmer manner.
• Show interest in what life was like for them when they were growing up. Try to relate their experiences to your own. Also, show this same interest in what they do now. Does your parent work? If so, ask about their work.
• If your parents are elderly, don't treat them like children. Instead, seek them out for their wisdom from a lifetime of experience. Show your love and appreciation for them every time you can. The walls that may exist can take time to tear down, but if you refuse to give up, they will tumble.
• One simple phrase that works with overbearing parents well is "I'm sorry you feel that way." Show concern for their feelings but do not allow yourself to be drawn into feeling guilty for whatever transgressions they feel you may have committed in the past. Accept that your relationship hasn't always been the best and move on. Resist the temptation to try to "make up for being a bad child", remember: "Adulthood isn't an award they'll give you for being a good child." (LM Bujold). As an adult you may have had to make some choices your parents didn't agree with, but they were _your_ choices and you made them as best you could.
• What's been said here is the ideal way to communicate, so to improve better these ways you should learn to know more your parents, sometimes the parents act with more sensibilty with their kids. Remember that no matter how old you are, you are still a child for them, so to get a better relation is to know them well outside the parental relation, thus they'll feel like you are responsable and so they'll trust you as a grown up person.

Have a nice day.

[shalendar kumar]

"How To" of the Day:

How to Draw a the Face of a Person

 

A lot of people have trouble drawing faces. There are many different ways. Here's one way.

Steps

1. Find a face to draw, if you don't want to you can always make one up in your imagination.
2. Focus on their head. Is it oval shaped? Is it more of a circle? Now that you have the picture in your head, try drawing the head.
3. Now lets draw the hair. Picture it in your mind. Is it fluffy? Or is more smooth? Draw the hair. You should draw detailed lines on the hair. If it is fluffy, you'll probably want curved lines inside the hair for detail lines. If it is smooth you'll probably want straight lines for detail lines.
4. Think about their smile. Do they show their teeth? Or just their lips? Try drawing their smile now. If it is a girl who just shows her lips you could do a sort of flat hump on both sides of the upper lips. But not on the bottom lips.
5. Now the eyes. Draw a circle a little bit apart. If your person is a girl add eye lashes. If it s a boy, add eye brows.
6. 6. Now for the nose. Draw a straight line down. Add a semi-circle (half a circle) from the bottom of the straight line.
7. Add any details that match your person.

Tips

• Don't give up! If you can't seem to get it right just keep on trying!
• You don't have to draw the nose the way it says.
• You don't have to add any detail lines on the hair. But some people I know add them.

Warnings

• Be careful & try to not smudge your drawing if your putting your arm down.

 

Have a nice day.

[shalendar kumar]

"How To" of the Day:

How to Collect Cool Stuff

 

Do you want to start a collection of cool little stuff and keep it growing? Well, come here to learn how!

Steps

1. Think of something that inspires you or that you are interested in and find a shelf or desk to start your collection.
2. Look around your room, attic or basement because there might be some stuff for your collection right in your own home.
3. Make sure to keep your collection in a safe place, particularly if you have younger siblings or pets.
4. If you see something for your collection and if you have enough money for it, go ahead and buy it! The more the merrier!
5. Take good care of your collection; you don't want it looking dusty or broken!

Tips

If your collection gets too big, try and mix things up and get a shelf for each of your walls and put your collection there.

 

Have a nice day.

[shalendar kumar]

"How To" of the Day:

How to Give a Great Gift to Someone

 

One of the most nerve-wracking things about holidays/weddings/birthdays is finding gifts that will be enjoyed and used. Here are helpful tips to get anyone, from your mother to your boy/girlfriend's great-grandmother, a great gift they'll actually like.

Steps

1. Brainstorm. Consider who the gift is for. Categorize: Male or female, old or young. Then break it down further. Are they athletic or couch potatoes? Foodies or health nuts? What are their hobbies or interests? Once you've got a good analysis of the person you're getting the gift for, the process will be much easier.
2. Do a little research. Talk to a friend or relative who knows the person well. Let's use a significant other's mother as an example. Your honey should be able to provide at least some information about his mother's hobbies, likes or dislikes.
3. Pick a hobby or area of interest. Now that you've got a little information, narrow it down to the hobby or interest you know the most about. Let's say your partner's mom likes gardening. Gardening is a pastime that gives you a gazillion options! Gardening supplies, seed packets and terracotta pots are probably a safe bet.
4. Get creative. If you have a crafty side, why not get a small terracotta pot, some acrylic paint and a sealer? Paint a pot with the s.o.'s mother's name on it. If done in a nice print and with a soft, mellow color (i.e. nothing neon), the mother will admire and appreciate the effort put into it, as well as the uniqueness of the gift. You can paint more elaborate things on the pot if you wish, but even a color other than "terracotta" will be appreciated. Add a few packets of seeds or a small book on gardening tips - a gift that is inexpensive and definitely usable.
5. Listen up. If you spend any time at all talking to this person, tune in for phrases like, "Wouldn't it be nice to have..." or "Aren't those...a great idea?" or even "I am so tired of this old...". With clues like these, it's often possible to get somebody something they hadn't yet fully realized they needed.
6. Draw on your own experience and those of others. For example, if you're looking for a gift for a baby shower, recall what came in handy when you had a baby, or ask a mom you know to make suggestions.
7. Spend time with the recipient in a workshop, kitchen, or other favorite haunt. Do you know of a tool or other goodies that would improve their time there?
8. Go shopping with the recipient, and notice what he or she naturally gravitates toward. This is also a good time to listen for commentary on a person's likes and dislikes.
9. Ask! Find out whether they have a registry or wish list, or simply inquire what they'd like. Your gift won't be original, or a big surprise, but it will not be the one that gathers dust afterward, either.
10. Once you select a great gift, don't forget to wrap the gift attractively. Presentation alone won't compensate for a poor choice, but it can enhance a good one.

Tips

• Gardening gifts are just an example. A sports fanatic would appreciate a few small items with their favorite team's logos, such as mugs and key chains or even sport-shaped cookies, if you're a baker. A coffee addict will always be grateful if you enable their addictions with chocolate-covered spoons and a pound of great-smelling coffee beans. It's a very flexible process!
• Gift certificates are a bit of a cheat, but can still be personalized. When you go the gift certificate route, try to personalize by getting a gift certificate from a store that is interest-specific, i.e. not Best Buy or Amazon.com. Getting a teenage girl who is jewelry-obsessed a gift certificate to Claire's, or a "gamer" a gift certificate to Wizards of the Coast is still more personal than one of the bigger, sells-everything stores.
• Still really lost? For some events like weddings and baby showers, you can get away with a nice generic gift. For baby showers where you don't know the sex of the baby, get something functional like bottles and bibs with prints that aren't pink or blue. Yellows and greens are good in-between colors.
• Make a list for time periods when gift-related holidays are coming up. Decide who you're getting a gift for, what it is, what you'll need to buy to make the gift (if you're going the crafty route), and check each gift off your list as you finish! It's really helpful to do this around the winter holidays.
• Gift bags filled with small gifts are always a favorite. This can also be good if you're not so good at wrapping presents.
• If you don't know the recipient very well, consider giving food. For a personal touch, make it yourself. Homemade food is becoming something of a rarity, these days.
• Don't forget that time can be a wonderful gift, especially if you're short on money or your recipient already has everything. An outing together, a day of help around the house or just companionship can mean a lot, and won't clutter up anybody's shelves.
• If someone says that he or she doesn't like what you gave (this can especially happen with children), don't be too upset. Keep the receipt so an exchange is still possible.
• Try to get something practical. Instead of having a fancy purse with little space inside, try getting a purse with alot of space inside. Or better yet, get a purse at a consignment shop and decorate it!

Warnings

• Giving money is an okay option, but you will want to show that you put some thought into it, so do something like money-origami, or something else to show your consideration.
• Gift cards force your recipients to spend them at a particular store. If that store is nowhere near their home or is not to their tastes, you could be giving them a chore.
• Don't get discouraged if your attempt ends up not getting the reaction you hoped for! Most people really do appreciate the thought and the effort, and hey, you'll learn what not to do next time.
• Don't forget to have fun with this!

 

Have a nice day.

[shalendar kumar]

"How To" of the Day:

How to Pass Time While Travelling for Long Hours

 

When travelling on long journeys, sometimes it feels like the hours are just dragging by. But using some of these steps, you can kill time.

Steps

1. If you are going on a long journey, take a pen and some paper. You can use these to play all kinds of games such as Noughts and Crosses (Tic-Tac-Toe), Hangman and many more. If you don't have anyone to play paper games with, try doodling. Also, try and find a small, fold-away travel game such as chess which you could play with someone else.
2. Bring along a magazine or a newspaper. Do the crosswords or puzzles. Not only will time fly but you will be exercising your brain.
3. Fetch along an MP3 player and listen to your favourite songs. On long plane journeys or coach journeys you could use music to drown out background noise and help you get to sleep. If you travel often, consider noise-canceling headphones.
4. Bring a book or magazine you have never read and time will fly by!
5. Look around and enjoy the scenery.
6. Sleep! The best way to pass time! (Especially on long plane trips)
7. Bring a DVD player and watch a movie.
8. Count the number of a certain thing as you travel. (yellow cars, fast food restaurants, Volkswagens, or license plates from different regions)
9. Play car games like the "abc" game where you try to find each letter alphabetically as you travel on signs, license plates, anything outside your car or vehicle).
10. Listen to a book on tape. If you love a good story or love reading but reading makes you feel sick, or if you're the one driving, this is a great alternative.
11. Have a good conversation with someone you are traveling with.

Warnings

• Avoid distracting the driver.
• If you are the driver, focus on driving first.

Things You'll Need

• An imagination
• Paper and pen
• MP3 player
• Movie with VHS or DVD player
• Book, magazine, or reading material of your choice

Have a nice day.

 

Thanks & Regards

[shalendar kumar]

"How To" of the Day:

How to Decorate Your Room for Free

If you're tired of looking at the same old room, but are on a limited budget, transform your space with stuff you already own. You'll find lots of decorating items already in your home. Sometimes it just takes a little imagination to change an old unused item into something you'll love having in your room, something that speaks loudly of your personality.

Steps

1. The first step in this project is to either empty the room of furniture or move the furniture to the center of the room in order to work on the walls. Adding wallpaper to plain walls is a fun way to spruce up a room. Ask a wallpaper store for swatch books they're throwing out. Pick your favorites squares and glue them on your wall. What a great way to express your personality.
2. Next, arrange your furniture in the most efficient manner. An easy solution to adding more floor space is to place the long side of your bed against the wall. Throw home-made pillows along the side for a classy decorator touch. Check the garage or other store room for old towels or sheets to make your throw pillows. Cut 12 X 12 squares sew them together and stuff them with more old material or other old pillows.
3. Continue to add your own personal touch by using material from old clothes to make curtains for the windows. Assuming you already have a curtain rod in place, just measure the space where you plan to place the curtains. Cut your clothes in squares, sew the squares together in whatever order you like and hang them up. You'll love the look of these personalized window coverings!
4. Once you've completed the walls, the bed, and the curtains it's time to add special touches to any tables in your room. One great idea for a girl's room is to make a jewelry tree out of old tree branches. Cut the branches, clean them up, decorate them and put them in a vase on your dresser.
5. Also, Check the garage for old lamps, or throw rugs that may just need washing and sprucing up a bit.

Tips

• Turn on your favorite music while you work and renew your spirit along with your room.

Warnings

• Be careful with the spines of the tree branches.
• Be sure and clean up after your work.

 

Have a nice day.

[shalendar kumar]

"How To" of the Day:

How to Properly Give a Speech in Front of Many People

Everybody has to give a public speech once in their life. Here's how to do it properly.

Steps

1. Prepare. Write your speech well in advance, and remember to shoot for your target audience. Make sure you get to the place where you are giving your speech with time to spare. A backup copy of your speech is useful, even if just for peace of mind.
2. Practice. Read your speech anytime you have the opportunity: to your friends, your family, or in the mirror. Try to memorize parts of your speech; this will leave you free to make eye contact.
3. Don't panic. Relax. Take a deep breath. Being nervous will not help your speech-giving ability any.
4. Voice is key. Keep your voice level and even. Don't go too fast or too slow. Enunciate clearly, and try to avoid having your voice crack. Drink a bit of water if you need to.
5. Make eye contact. Don't speak to your podium. Look at your audience. This will also help to project your voice.
6. Remember to smile! A smile will help put your audience - and you - at ease.
   

Tips

• Remember to project and enunciate clearly. Don't mumble.
• Don't get hung up on one little mistake. Relax, and remember: your audience is here to see you.
• A speech has three parts: introduction, body, and conclusion. Your introduction should begin with a statement that gets the audience's attention, such as a shocking statistic (this works really well!) or a story. Your body should be organized into three main points.
• Maintain eye contact.
  

Warnings

• Don't practice inappropriate humor.

 

Have a nice day.

 

Thanks & Regards

[shalendar kumar]

"How To" of the Day:

How to Breathe Like a Yoga Master

You don't have to vacation in the Himalayas to learn to breathe like a Buddha. From the Pranayama tradition of yoga comes the "Complete Breath," which is a relaxing way to beat stress and improve your state of mind.

Steps

1. Lie down on your back on the floor, a comfortable mat, or a firm mattress.
2. Place your hands an inch or two apart just below the navel, with your fingertips facing inward and your palms down.
3. Inhale through the nose and begin expanding the abdomen.
4. Continue inhaling. When the abdomen rises slightly, begin allowing the chest to expand and the abdomen to fall.
5. When the chest rises slightly, begin exhaling. Allow the abdomen to continue to fall.
6. Continue exhaling. As the chest empties, allow the abdomen to begin to rise again.
7. Repeat without pausing.
   

Tips

• It can be tricky to get the hang of this at first, but it helps to imagine the breathing cycle as a circle. During each cycle, the chest and abdomen rise and fall in a smooth, uninterrupted manner.
• Each inhalation/exhalation cycle should require several seconds to complete. Use a pace that is comfortable for you, but the deeper and slower you are able to breathe, the better.
  

Warnings

• If you begin to feel light-headed or experience other unusual phenomena, do not continue the exercise.

 

Have a nice day.

 

Thanks & Regards

[shalendar kumar]

"How To" of the Day:

How to Prepare for Summer

In order to have a productive and enjoyable summer, you must first prepare. What you need to do is plan vacations if you wish to take any, but if you plan to stay in your hometown, all you need to do is relax. Summer is the best time of the year, but still, if you plan to have fun, you just need to follow a few steps.

Steps

1. First, buy the things you'll need like sun screen or season passes to a theme park. If you're on a tight budget then I recommend you stay close to home.
2. You will feel very lazy during the summer, so don't wear a lot of makeup, but still, take care of yourself. Wear some waterproof mascara, full coverage foundation(be sure to take it off at night),add a small amount of blush to give you a shimmering glow, and don't forget lip gloss you'll want your lip gloss that blends with your lips.
3. Sign yearbooks. All you need to say is, "I hope you have a good summer and I hope to see you next year!" Then sign your first and last name. If you don't want to say much to a person you don't like all you need to do is just sign your first name.
4. Buy a camera.It's good to make a photo album so you can visit memories whenever you want.
5. At a local gym you can play badminton, volleyball, frisbee, ping pong etc. Those are some favorites. If you aren't active much, a walk in the park will do you good.
   

Tips

• Plan out everything you will do each day.
• If you live in a tourist city, then you have a big advantage to stay home and visit some hot vacation spots.
• Don't watch TV all summer but go ahead and watch the early morning news for your weather.
  

Have a nice day.

[shalendar kumar]

"How To" of the Day:

How to Be Cheerful and Kind

Cheerfulness and kindness come from the heart. Here are some ways to draw out these wonderful qualities.

Steps

1. Be comfortable in your own skin. Take a really good look at yourself and make note of the good side of yourself.
2. Help someone who is in need.
3. Learn how to have good manners and be polite.
4. Look on the bright side, but be honest.
5. Listen to both sides of things and listen carefully.
6. Keep an open mind.
7. Be encouraging and don't put people down.
8. Never judge too harshly. You never know if you'll be in that position someday and need a friend. Be a friend.
   

Tips

• Include everyone in whatever you're doing, like if you're playing basketball and there's a quiet shy kid in the corner, ask the kid if he wants to join in.
• Don't be negative, cynical, or deceitful.
• Always be sure to smile.
• Get out of the house. Sometimes being alone is good but loneliness can consume you. Take a bike ride in the sun or ask a friend out for coffee.
• Smile at everyone you meet and make eye-contact. Remember positive breeds positive and negative breeds negative.
• Listen to your mind some of the time, your heart most of the time and God all of the time.
  

Warnings

• Cheerfulness is often mistaken for being fake. Don't talk in little high voices and pretend to be perfect. You'll just end up annoying everybody.
• Be careful; with the opposite sex, sometimes kindness can be misconstrued as a come on. Make sure your intentions are clear, if unwanted.
• Don't consume too much alcohol too often. You may later regret something you may have done or said to someone. Keep a clear mind.

 

Have a nice day.

 

Thanks & Regards

[shalendar kumar]

"How To" of the Day:

How to Ask a Celebrity for an Autograph or Photo

Approaching a celebrity can be a daunting task. Asking for an autograph can be even more nerve-racking! But it isn't all that bad - read on!

Steps

1. Recognize that celebrities are normal people. They're pretty (or handsome) and famous, and they appear so self-confident, but like Julia Roberts said in Notting Hill, she too was "just a girl".
2. Understand that celebrities are used to people asking them for autographs. They take it in stride, so don't be too nervous.
3. Approach the celebrity, but don't get so close that it annoys them. Say "Hi," tell them your name, and give a light compliment. Do not gush - they don't enjoy it. Ask a question or two. Comment on their latest movie, video, book, or whatever they're famous for.
4. Hold out a pen and paper, but don't stuff it into their hands. Ask for an autograph by saying "I'd love to have your autograph," or "May I take a picture with you?" Don't be shy. Be confident and smiley.

Tips

• For whatever reason, it might make you feel more comfortable to ask the celebrity to write their autograph so you can give it to your friend or a child. If so, you could calm your nerves by asking in this manner.
• If you can't summon the courage to ask for that autograph, you could always try to buy one through an online auction or at a memorabilia convention.

Warnings

• Try to tone down your smile! When you look at most pictures with celebrities, you will notice that the non-famous person's smile is much wider (and probably dorkier) than the celebrity's. Why? Because you're overcome with excitement and for them; it's just another photo. Be happy that you get a closeup, but bring your smile down just a couple notches.

 

 

Have a nice day.

[shalendar kumar]

"How To" of the Day:

How to Make Dessert Coffee

There is only one way to brew the world's best coffee. Just follow these simple steps.

Steps

1. Measure water according to instructions on package.
2. Use 1/2 teaspoon of immatation vanila extract for every 2 cups of water.
3. Brew slowly and let steam come out of the vents.
4. After brewed, add sugar, milk, and heavy cream.
5. For a good dessert, put a large scoop of homeade vanilla ice cream in a half-filled large mug of coffee; or just blend together for a great, easy shake.

Tips

• For best results, use very cold water to brew all coffee.

 

 

Have a nice day.

 

Thanks & Regards