Problem: Article: " Be honest with yourself, and try to figure out a few things that you tend to do that put people off. Make a "wish list" of what you would do differently if a genie magically gave you the power to change anything. Then pretend to be that better person until the new you comes naturally. If you feel like you're too shy sometimes, go out of your way to be more outgoing in social situations even if it is uncomfortable. If you feel like you're unreliable at times, and let people down, make it a priority never to make promises you aren't completely positive you'll be able to keep. Then follow through on any plans you make with your friends, every single time. It's a cliche for a reason: it's important to be yourself. Don't try to become what you think your friend wants you to be. Pretending to be something you're not can become exhausting, and your run the risk of your friends never truly knowing who you are. Besides, your friends like you because you are you if you were any different, they wouldn't be your friends in the first place. When you make a mistake, own it. And if your friend teases you a little, don't take it personally. Accept that everyone does something embarrassing now and then, and just try to laugh it off. You don't want your friend to feel like he or she is walking on eggshells around you because he or she is constantly trying not to hurt your feelings by accident. If your friend is sharing something important with you, don't try to lighten the mood by making jokes. If your friends are trying to relax and have a good time, save any heavy or overly-personal conversations for another time. If you are constantly changing the dynamic of the group, then they may feel that you don't really understand them. Don't brag about your accomplishments. If a friend is telling you about something he or she has done that he or she is proud of, don't try to "one-up" your friend. For example, if a friend tells a funny story, don't try to top it with a better one. If you always pay for everything, you might need to say something, but the last thing you want to do is act like you think your friend owes you something. Don't keep track of who paid for lunch last time, or who drove last weekend, or who has been chipping in more for gas money. Don't keep track of how often you contact your friend versus how often your friend contacts you. Making a big deal about this may make your friend want to avoid you completely. If it seems like you are constantly inviting your friend to things, and he or she is not inviting you to as many things don't worry about it. As long as you are seeing each other, it doesn't matter who issued the invitation. Always follow through on plans you make, unless you have a serious emergency. If you need to break plans every rare once in a while, be honest with your friend and tell them why. But don't make a habit of this, or they will eventually stop inviting you to things altogether.
Summary: Give yourself a "personality makeover. Be authentic. Be willing to laugh at yourself. Behave appropriately for the situation. Avoid making everything about you. Don't keep score. Be reliable.

Problem: Article: Most phone carriers charge extra for tethering, or include tethering in your data limit. Some plans don't allow tethering at all. Android released WiFi and USB tethering in version 2.2. Bluetooth tethering requires Android 3.0 or later. Your phone model and your laptop operating system must have tethering capabilities as well. This is rarely a problem unless a device is more than a few years old. Some devices with earlier versions of Android can install an app to enable tethering. WiFi provides a fast connection, and can support up to ten devices. However, it drains battery very quickly. Here's how to set it up: Open Settings on your Android phone. Under the Wireless section, tap More Tethering & portable hotspot. Turn on "Portable WiFi hotspot." A hotspot notification should appear. Tap this notification and select "Set up Wi-Fi hotspot." Enter a password using ASCII characters only. (Optionally, enter a network name as well.) On your laptop, turn on WiFi and select your phone's network. Enter the password you chose. A USB cable provides the fastest connection speed. However, USB tethering is (officially) only available on Windows. Just connect the two devices with a USB cable, then enable tethering on your phone with Settings More Tethering & portable hotspot USB tethering. Windows XP users must download a configuration file first, following the instructions on this Google Support page. Mac users can install third-party drivers on their laptop to enable USB tethering. These are not vetted by Google or Apple. Only install from trustworthy sources. Bluetooth is a slower wireless option, but puts less strain on the phone battery. Use it to create an internet connection for one device, as follows: Turn on Bluetooth under your phone Settings. Turn on Bluetooth on your laptop. Do this from System Preferences on a Mac; from the "action center" "Connect" option on the Windows 10 taskbar; or by searching for "Bluetooth" in the Search Bar on earlier versions of Windows. On your phone, select the laptop under Available devices. (If you don't see it, press "Search for devices" or touch the menu icon and tap "Refresh.") Follow instruction to pair the devices. You may need to enter a passcode on one of the devices. (Try 0000 or 1234 if the other device doesn't display a code.) On your phone, go to Settings More Tethering & portable hotspot Bluetooth tethering.
Summary: Refer to your data plan. Confirm your device is compatible. Tether with WiFi. Send internet access via USB. Connect over Bluetooth.

Problem: Article: If you have a spill on your carpet that is liquid, you should try to soak up as much of it as you can right away. Whether it's a beverage, urine, food, or other type of liquid, baking soda does a great job of absorbing all kinds of liquid and pulling them out of your carpet. Sprinkle baking soda over the stain, making sure that you put enough down to absorb all of the liquid. Give it a few minutes to soak it up. If you spilled a lot of liquid, it's best to blot away the excess liquid with a towel before you sprinkle baking soda over it. If you have a simple water-soluble spill, you can use a mixture of vinegar and water to clean it up. Mix a 1/4 teaspoon of white vinegar with 32 ounces of water in a spray bottle. Spray it on simple spills and then blot the area to remove all the residue. Some spills that this will work on include: Beer Cola Milk Dirt Blood stains can be particularly hard to get out of fabrics, including carpets. Hydrogen peroxide can be helpful with removing blood, as it is a natural oxidizer and so it can break blood up. Put some hydrogen peroxide on a clean cloth and dab the area repeatedly. It can take awhile to get the blood out, so take your time and be patient while the hydrogen peroxide does its magic. Be sure to test that the hydrogen peroxide will not damage the carpet fibers on an area of carpet that is not seen before using it in a visible area. If you use hydrogen peroxide, be sure to choose the 3% diluted solution rather than the 6% diluted solution. Club soda will remove many acidic stains, such as coffee, wine, or juice. Simply blot the area with a cloth covered in club soda. Keep adding more club soda to the cloth as it is absorbed into the stained area until the area is relatively saturated. As the stain is removed, and gets onto the cleaning cloth you are using, use a different area of the cloth to blot, so that the stain is not reapplied to the carpet. Once the stain is gone, make sure to keep dabbing the area with a dry cloth until the area is dry.
Summary:
Pre-treat stains with baking soda. Apply vinegar and water to stains. Use hydrogen peroxide on blood stains. Apply club soda to acidic stains.