Goal and options: What can I do to keep from being embarrassed by falling zippers?
output answer: On the end of the zipper tab there's a hole, use a very small disposable type keyring to feed through the hole, then when you have fully zipped, clip that atop and through your button on the pants.

Goal and options: the best way to cook asparagus
output answer: place in boiling water, stalk side down.

Goal and options: How do I scrub a stain out of my carpet?
output answer:
Put some carpet cleaning solution in a spray bottle and spray the stain being sure to dampen it, let it sit for 10 minutes before scrubbing at the stain with a carpet brush or another stiff brush.