Stretching out your shirt by hand will be much more effective if the fabric is wet. Use cold water when you wash the shirt to avoid causing your item to shrink even more. If you're hand washing, be sure to squeeze out excess water before stretching the shirt. Don't, however, wring the fabric. Instead, just press on the shirt. There should be enough room to lay the shirt out flat on the towel. Spread the shirt out fully, making sure there are no folds or creases in the fabric. Lay the shirt face-up so you can see the collar. For each edge, aim to stretch the fabric by an inch or 2 (5 cm). Start with each sleeve, gently pulling an equal amount on the ends of the left and right sleeves. Next, pull the fabric outwards along the top line and collar of the shirt, as well as the hem. Finish up by pulling on the sides. Now that you've tried to stretch your shirt out, let it dry before checking if it worked. It may take several hours for the shirt to completely dry, so be patient.
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One-sentence summary -- Wash your shirt in the washing machine or by hand. Place a clean towel on a flat surface. Pull on each edge of the shirt. Allow the shirt to air dry on the towel.

Many companies have a zero-tolerance policy for interoffice romance. Make a point to familiarize yourself with written policies on fraternization. Your Human Resources department has these policies on file. Consider your future goals and be clear to yourself about what your job means to you. If you are uncomfortable with the possibility that this rendezvous could end up negatively affecting your career, then it probably is not a good idea to pursue a one night stand with a coworker. Pros may include: having a one night stand with a person you're familiar with because you work together, having at least one thing in common (work) with the partner for the one night stand, and the exciting, "forbidden" nature of the affair. Some cons could be: one of you could end up being fired, things could become awkward at work between the two of you, work place gossip may spread, and your reputation might be tarnished. Do not pursue the affair in order to escape your day-to-day work struggles. Today, many people are unsatisfied with their jobs, but this does not mean you should sleep with your co-worker who happens to sympathize with you; do not confuse sympathy with love or desire. Sympathy is an understanding or common feeling between people, generally in a negative context. For example, you can sympathize with someone who you do not even know because you share a common negative experience. Love is an intense feeling of affection or desire, where you want to get to know a person on a more intimate level. If you do decide to pursue the affair, know your game plan. Consider the worst case scenario, and have an exit strategy if things go south. Think about whether you would be willing to quit your job, and have a possible back-up in case things end up badly. Before the one-night stand, you can prepare your exit strategy by doing the following: Make sure your resume, website, or work portfolio is up to date. Contact colleagues and people you know from previous jobs for references and recommendations. Look into the company's other departments or job banks online to see if there are job openings you can apply to, or register with a temp agency.
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One-sentence summary -- Familiarize yourself with your company's fraternization policies. Weigh the pros and cons. Don't confuse work place solidarity with desire or love. Have an exit strategy.

Anger proves that the person has gotten to you. It means that you take the other person seriously and perhaps that you believe there is truth to the insult. Getting emotional will also make it harder to think clearly and respond. Insults are often a away to establish social hierarchy. Taking offense will give the other person an edge over you in inter-group dynamics. If you laugh and make a self-deprecating joke, you demonstrate that the other person's insult did not affect you. This can disarm your assailant and prove that you don't consider them a credible threat to your social status. If the person in question is someone you respect and the comment has an element of truth to it, consider whether the "insult" might have been constructive criticism. If so, try to follow the advice. This is generally preferable to returning the insult. Returning the insult means that you consider it a credible threat to your social status. It validates the insult and, unless you can execute a comeback very effectively, you will come out on bottom. It was often alleged, for example, that Ronald Reagan was too old to serve as President. Instead of going on the counterattack, he diffused the situation with self-deprecating humor: "Thomas Jefferson once said, 'One should not worry about chronological age compared to the ability to perform the task.' . . . Ever since he told me that I stopped worrying about my age." "The dozens" is a traditional African-American game in which two people trade witty retorts. Familiarize yourself with some effectively lines, so that you can return an insult quickly and naturally. Practice your delivery to get your timing down. This response is best reserved for friends who won't take offense. To be effective the insult should sound creative. But the standard format of "Your mom is so ____" or "You are so ____" is a good go to. Examples include: "Your mom is so generous she would give you the hair off her back" or "Your mom is so old she was the waitress at the last supper."
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Don't get angry. Consider accepting the insult. Play the dozens.