Article: Postcards usually have dedicated spaces for the message as well as the sender's and receiver's address. If it is a homemade or non-standard postcard with no dedicated spaces: draw a vertical line down the middle of the card while it is in a horizontal position, then draw a horizontal line splitting the right half in two. Use the left hand side for the message, the upper-right for your own address, and the bottom-right for receiver's address. It is not essential that you include your own address. As long as you write the receiver's address, they will receive your card. If you're traveling, you may not expect a reply or you can give your correspondent the address of the next place you'll be staying. See How to Write a Postcard. If you're mailing it to yourself, write a memory on the back of the card; if you're mailing it to a friend, add a short message to let them know how you're doing. Try to give the recipient a brief snapshot of your experience. You don't need to write a novel the very act of sending a postcard, however short, is usually enough to show a person that you're thinking of them. Again, make sure to put the stamp on first. This way, you won't end up writing where the stamp covers. It's important not to write too low on the postcard. Most of the time, the post office will print a barcode or attach a sticker across the bottom of the card in order to send it where it needs to go. Try to keep at least a finger's width between the edge of the postcard and the bottom of your message. Find a post office or a public mail drop box in your area. Make sure that you've added the correct amount of stamps and properly addressed the card. Once you're certain, mail the postcard as you would a normal letter. If you're abroad, allow at least a week or two for the letter to reach its destination. Some office buildings, government offices, or community centers may have a mailbox. If you are at a hotel, the front desk will often mail your postcard with its outgoing mail. If you can't find a place to mail your postcard, ask the locals and other travelers.
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Address the card. Write your postcard. Mail the postcard.
Article: Cut your fabric pieces so that they are the desired dimensions for your blanket including 1in (2.5cm) added to the length and width for the seam allowance. Then, place them together so that the right sides are facing each other. Pin along 3 of the edges. Place pins about 2 to 3 inches (5.1 to 7.6cm) apart to secure the edges. Insert the pins so that they are perpendicular to the raw edges of the blanket.
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Align and pin the fabric pieces with the right (print) sides facing each other.
Article: You want to do this before launching into your conversation or presentation. It can help sometimes to begin with a favorite anecdote. This helps the listener identify with you as someone who acts like them and has the same everyday concerns. It is important to deliver your message clearly and unambiguously so that the message comes across in a way that every listener can understand. Your words are remembered because people instantly understand what it is that you are saying. This requires delivering your words distinctly and using simpler words rather than more complex ones. The goal of articulate communication is to be clear, concise and relevant. . Speak at a volume level that is guaranteed to be heard and that doesn't come across as too quiet or disengaged. Take special care to properly enunciate key points so that you avoid any kind of misunderstanding. If mumbling is a defensive habit that you have fallen into due to fear of communicating, practice your message at home in front of the mirror. It is sometimes best to discuss what you want to communicate with those you feel comfortable with. This helps solidify the message in your own mind. Be aware that any practice or refinement of your wording will help you to build confidence. Listen actively. Remember that communication is a two-way street and that while you are talking, you are not learning. By actively listening, you will be able to gauge how much of your message is getting through to your listener(s) and whether or not it is being received correctly or needs to be tweaked. If your audience appears to be confused, it is often helpful to ask the listener(s) to reflect back some of what you have said, but in their own words. This can help you to identify and correct mistaken views of what you have intended to communicate. Validate people's feelings. This will encourage them to open up, and help them feel better if they're upset. A monotone is not pleasing to the ear, so good communicators use vocal color to enhance communication. Norma Michael recommends that you: Raise the pitch and volume of your voice when you transition from one topic or point to another. Increase your volume and slow the delivery whenever you raise a special point or are summing up. Speak briskly, but pause to emphasize keywords when requesting action.
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Set the listener at ease. Be articulate. Enunciate clearly Be attentive when listening and ensure that your facial expressions reflect your interest. Be vocally interesting.