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How to Negotiate a Higher Starting Salary
You've been offered the job of your dreams. There's just one problem: the pay. Don't let a low starting salary get in your way! Many employers' initial offer is lower than what they're willing to pay, so you can absolutely negotiate a higher starting sala...
How to Use a Graphic Equalizer
A graphic equalizer, more commonly known as an EQ, is used to change the frequency response of selected sounds, such as particular instruments or vocals in an audio track. It can be used to enhance the bass, reduce the treble, highlight a saxophone, or ju...
How to Celebrate Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is celebrated annually in the United States on the fourth Thursday in November. For many, Thanksgiving is about spending time with family members and friends, and being thankful for the people and things in their life. It is typically celebra...
How to Become a True Alpha Male: Leading with Confidence
You know of the "alpha male" as the leader of the pack, the guy everyone looks up to. A lot of people think these alpha qualities are innate, but the reality is that anyone can become alpha with the right mix of confidence, discipline, positivity, and emp...
How to Reconcile With Someone Without Losing Your Pride
Relationships, whether platonic, familial, or romantic, can be challenging. People often get hurt, and it takes time and effort to rebuild. If both people are committed, reconciliation is possible. You can go through this process and maintain your dign...
How to Tell a Good Friend That You Are Dying
It is one of the hardest things in life to be told that you are going to die. Another challenging and sad task is telling your good friends. However, it’s important to remember that there’s no one right way to share such news—you should do it in a way tha...
How to Write a Personal Testimonial About Yourself
A personal testimonial can really come in handy when you're applying to things, like colleges or jobs, but how do you write one that really shines? Don't worry—it's actually easier than you'd think. By brainstorming and asking yourself the right questions...
How to Get Freedom with Overprotective Parents as a Teenage Girl
Being a teenage girl is hard. You have to worry about your grades, your social life, and all of the changes that you're going through on a daily basis. To make matters worse, you might have overbearing parents who have such unreasonable expectations that...
How to Play Heads Up 7 Up
Heads up, seven up is a great game for children of all ages to play. The game gives kids a chance to improve their deduction and communication skills while being entertained and having fun. If you’re a teacher, you can use heads up, seven up to help you...
How to Do the Country Two Step
There are two dances called the two step, one of which is the Country Two-Step! With roots in swing dancing, it is the most popular country dance styles in partner dancing. There are many variations to the Two-Step, but the most basic follows a simple pat...
How to Grow Grass
There's nothing like the feeling of walking barefoot on soft, lush grass in the summer, but first, you've got to plant it! Instead of spending a lot of money on sod, head to your local garden center and pick up some grass seed. In this article, we'll make...
How to Make a Mugger's Wallet
If you're worried about getting mugged, one way to prepare is to carry a mugger's wallet. This is a decoy wallet that you're prepared to give away, so once it is taken, your real wallet won't be in jeopardy of being stolen anymore. It needs to be realisti...
How to Win a Debate
The art of debate requires skillful execution of many factors. Essentially, the core spirit of debated can be summed up in three primary factors: ethos (ethics), pathos (emotions), and logos (rationality).[1] X Research source [2] X Resear...
How to Know if a Guy Is Cheating on You
There are few feelings worse than suspecting your boyfriend is cheating on you. But if you start to feel like something is off in your relationship, you're better off knowing the truth than worrying about the possibility whenever you're together. Determin...
How to Maintain a Lean Physique
Maintaining a lean physique is essential for many aspects of health and confidence. In addition, you probably worked hard through diet and exercise to achieve a lean physique in the first place. Now that you've reached your goals, the type of diet and exe...
How to Prepare for a Test
Tests are a necessary part of school life—at some point, you'll have to prove how much you've learned. If you tend to stress out about tests and feverishly cram, you're not alone—but there are better ways to prepare for a test. Here, we've gathered some t...