Problem: Article: Approaching someone at the wrong time can sabotage your chances before you really even get started. Don't try to start a conversation at an obviously bad time, like in the middle of a quiz or while the person is distracted by other things that seem to be commanding their attention. Realize that some people don't like talking in certain situations. Some people don't enjoy talking while riding the bus or wiping the cafeteria tables. If they don't seem to warm up to your attempts to engage them in conversation, let it go. The adage that people like to talk about themselves turns out to be largely true. And questions are also great icebreakers. If you don't know how to start a conversation with someone, begin with a question like, "What's the homework?" or "Who are you taking for biology?" A good way to get closer to someone is to ask them questions about themselves. Ask questions about their hobbies, their family. their pets, etc. If they tell you about something they did or accomplished, ask them how they got into it and why. Key to getting to know someone is listening carefully to what they say. Show that you're giving them your full attention by holding eye contact, nodding your head, and pitching in small comments here and there to show you're following the thread of the conversation. As you ask the other person questions, listen carefully to their answers to find out what the person is most interested in or passionate about. If one topic doesn't elicit much of a response from them, don't keep asking more questions about it. Instead, move on to another topic. Once you find a topic the other person seems excited about or has more to say about, ask follow-up questions and pitch in your own thoughts to keep the conversation going. People feel more at ease when you mirror their body language--subtly. Don't pantomime their every movement, just subtly adopt similar body postures. If they're leaning forward, do the same. If they're sitting with their legs crossed, cross yours. If they're showing negative or closed-off body language (arms crossed, legs crossed while standing, or hands in their pockets), don't mirror the negative body language. Instead, take that as a cue that they're not feeling at ease. Adopt an open body language (leaning forward if sitting, arms at your sides with palms out, shoulders back, and legs shoulder-width apart, with feet towards the other person if standing) and try to redirect the conversation to something that elicits a more positive response. When you're nervous or tense, you make other people nervous or tense--which most people don't like. Don't psych yourself out. Practice quieting the doubting voice in your head telling you "you look so awkward right now" or "they're just going to laugh at you." Realize that it's only the voice of insecurity and it doesn't have any actual merit. Breathe. When you're nervous you tend to hold your breath or take quick, shallow breaths, which perpetuates your nervousness. To calm yourself, take several full, deep breaths before approaching the person you want to talk to and remind yourself to keep taking deep, regular breaths throughout the conversation. Sharing too much about yourself too quickly can be off-putting. Don't tell the other person your entire life story. Not only do they probably not care enough to listen to you talk all about yourself at this point, people tend to see people who overshare about themselves as having poor boundaries or being self-obsessed. When first getting to know someone, keep the personal details fairly general. Don't get into details that might make the conversation awkward, like your cousin's stint in jail or your sister's habit of eating paper towels.
Summary: Choose your moment. Ask questions. Listen attentively. Mirror their body language. Relax. Avoid oversharing.

Problem: Article: It can be an expensive proposition if the rig is complicated. Masts run the gamut from simple wood spars to slotted aluminum through carbon fiber shafts. From a time-of-assembly standpoint, an aluminum mast is excellent. For salt-water sailing, however, you will need the anodized aluminum. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/6\/65\/Select-a-Radio-Controlled-Model-Sailboat-Step-14Bullet1.jpg\/v4-460px-Select-a-Radio-Controlled-Model-Sailboat-Step-14Bullet1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/6\/65\/Select-a-Radio-Controlled-Model-Sailboat-Step-14Bullet1.jpg\/aid503252-v4-728px-Select-a-Radio-Controlled-Model-Sailboat-Step-14Bullet1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>License: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/">Creative Commons<\/a><br>
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<\/p><\/div>"} One great difference between radio-controlled model boats and radio-controlled aircraft is that it's very difficult for even a rank novice to do harm to a sailing model while sailing it. Therefore, the prospective purchaser will be sure to find a number of local R/C skippers who will let him have a try at sailing their boats when asked. Ask about at your local shops, park departments, and newspapers, and you will be able to locate the local yachtsman sailing his R/C craft at some nearby spot. Stop by and watch him, ask advice, and get to sail a model or two. Find a club. If there is more than one club locally, visit all and choose the one that makes you feel most comfortable and sails a class that you think you would like to start with. Speak to the club members and seek advice from all on an appropriate starting class. Test sail as many member's boats as you can. Most club members are quite willing to give test sails.
Summary: Examine the fitting requirements of your model. Appreciate the difference between aircraft and boats.

Problem: Article: Worship Him and praise Him for His attributes. Read God's Word, and meditate that God will lend me His Wisdom, so that I can input His Word into my life, and I can gain a fuller understanding of it. Pray for God's Will to be done, and for the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Ask God to lead you in spreading His Glory into the world we live in. Walk outside, hand in hand with nature, while noticing God's wondrous creation. Thank Him for everything He has created as you walk. Ask Him to give you a spirit of thanksgiving and appreciation. Pray for church leaders to preach His Word as God intended, so that your friends and family members will grow closer to Him or accept Him into their lives; pray for government leaders to come to Him, and ask Him for His Will.
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Hold morning worship. Go for a prayer walk. Pray for the welfare of others.