Q: This shows them that you're serious about what you're talking about and that you are engaged in the conversation. Not only will it let them know that you are focused on them, but it will allow you to connect with them. By looking at their eyes, you can read their facial expressions and see how they are reacting to what you are saying, and you can adjust the conversation as necessary. Say what you need to say with a steady voice. Don't mumble or speak too quickly or slowly. Don't look to others for approval; simply express your beliefs and ideas from the heart. Try the "slow talk" technique. Slow down your speech by adding an extra second to your words. Articulate your words, pronouncing each syllable. When speaking to others, hold your head high and keep your legs and arms uncrossed. This body language commands respect and shows that you are open and confident. Avoid adding random jokes or unrelated bits of information to conversations. Should you have a good idea or thought, express it. Adding unnecessary or repetitive information will make folks less likely to listen to you. For instance, if a group is discussing global warming and you have recently watched a documentary about it, chime in with what you know. However, if you don't know about the topic, stay silent and listen instead. If you're arguing with someone, stay calm and speak in an even tone. Don't get all worked up because this will make you look like you can't think clearly. Take deep breaths in and out to steady yourself. If you feel that you are going to cry or yell, walk away for a moment to take a bathroom break. Actions speak louder than words, so you may have lost credibility with others because your actions have not been consistent. Accept responsibility for your behavior instead of blaming others, and seek more responsibility to demonstrate how serious you are. Take on more work without expectation of reward. This will show others that you are becoming more mature. Take action to show that you're serious. For example, if others don't see you as financially responsible, then create an excel spreadsheet and start keeping track of your finances. At work, ask your boss if you can help out with their new project and come to them with research or ideas on how to improve it. Try to find ways to do things better, more efficiently, or find problems that no one else has noticed. At home, take on more chores to help your family.
A: Look people in the eye while talking to them. Speak clearly. Use proper body language. Speak only when you have something valuable to say. Stay calm. Take responsibility.

Q: Identify people in your life who you think will give you an honest, constructive evaluation of yourself. Then, ask them to tell you how they perceive you, what they think your strengths are, and how you can improve. Collect their feedback and review it to better understand yourself. For instance, you might send 5 of your closest friends and family members an email asking them for their opinion about you. You might ask the following questions: 1) What 10 words would you use to describe me? 2) What are my top 5 strengths? 3) What are 3 ways that I could improve myself? Watch other people's body language when they're around you. Notice if they appear comfortable and approach you with ease or if they keep their distance or close themself off. Look for trends in how people act around you to get an idea about how you're perceived. A person has open body language when they face you, keep their arms open or at their sides, and don't cross their legs when sitting. They have closed body language when they turn away from your, fold their arms across their body, or cross their legs while sitting. Keep in mind that how people act around you is partially based on their personality and what's comfortable for them. Don't assume that someone who is folding their arms in front of their body is offended by you. They might just be a nervous person. You probably receive regular feedback about your job performance or academic progress. Read the critiques or job reviews that you receive. Additionally, talk to your supervisor or instructor to ask questions or learn more about your progress. Then, implement the feedback to improve your performance. For example, read over your performance review at work. Similarly, review your grades and written comments on school assignments. If your workplace or class doesn't have built-in reviews, ask your supervisor or instructor to give you regular feedback. For instance, they might review your performance monthly or quarterly. Watching yourself on video allows you to view how others see your facial expressions and mannerisms. Ask your friend to make a video of you while you're having a conversation or giving a presentation. Then, watch the video to see what you can learn about yourself. Ask your friend to film you during different activities. For instance, they might film you talking with a friend, interacting with an authority figure, and giving a presentation. This allows you to evaluate yourself in different scenarios. It's best to make several different videos at different times so you can watch yourself on different days.
A: Ask people whose opinions you value to give you feedback. Pay attention to how others react to you. Review the feedback you get at work or school. Get a friend to film you so you can watch yourself.

Q: Gather all of the supplies together that you will need to make your glove. You can find the list of things you will need near the end of the page. It doesn't matter if the glove is a righty or lefty. Freddy wore his glove on the right, but you can wear it on the left if it will be more comfortable for you. Choose whatever color glove you like. Brown is a good choice, if you want it to look more authentic. Make sure you can only see the silver side. In other words, put the bland, pale sides to each other so you don't see them. Glue or tape the sheets of silver paper together securely so the paper won't slide around while you are trying to cut it. Create four pairs of two pieces of silver paper each. Then cut a 1 inch (2.5cm) gap at the beginning of each blade in every pair so there are little "arms". You will need to do this or you will not be able to attach your blades to the fingers of the glove. The blades should be long, thin, and slightly curved. Cut them out into a banana-like shape, with one that is very pointy. The arms will allow you to glue each arm to each side of the gloves finger. If you want, you can stroke the end of the blades with a red permanent marker and add dots for a splattered blood effect. Make sure they are even. Then tape the blades together so they cover the stick. Then duct tape the sides of the blade to the fingers to sturdy them. Only make the side strip 2 inches (5.1cm). Then repeat until all four fingers have blades. Consider painting the duct tape to match the color of the glove.
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Refer to Things You'll Need. Stack 2 sheets of silver paper. Cut four 7 inch (17.8cm) long blades out of the stack. Take a pair of blades and put 1 on each side of a popsicle stick. Duct tape the pair of blades to the first finger.