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This helps you to gain confidence and have a ready repertoire of things to say to keep the conversation going. Some of the things you could talk about include the weather, your studies/work assignments, recent achievements, places visited, movies seen, news stories of relevance or something you have in common with the person. Seek to make people laugh. Whether it's asking where your cell phone is when you're holding it or saying something wrong accidentally (or so they think), people like somebody who makes them laugh. Prepare yourself in advance by writing down and memorizing a few jokes. Or, find other fun things to share, such as stories about silly things that have happened to you. Remember that a lot of conversation is about encouraging the other person to do the talking, so be ready to listen carefully and act as a sounding board, feeding back summaries of what the other person has said to you. If you're nervous about talking to new people, ask your friends and family about what to say, and what to do if you say the wrong thing. Your friends and family won't mind you asking for tips on what to say to people.

summary: Try writing down all the things you want to say to other people. Teach yourself to listen well. Talk to people you know and trust to gain more tips.

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Most universities will give you the option of either purchasing or renting academic regalia. For most people, renting academic regalia is more cost effective. However, if you are planning on becoming a professor, you might be expected to wear regalia as a faculty member at future events. In that case, purchasing your own regalia might be more efficient. Many universities have a specific provider of academic regalia and will not permit you to purchase regalia elsewhere. Other universities will allow you to buy or rent regalia from any provider you choose, or perhaps borrow regalia from an alumna. Always adhere to your specific school's regalia requirements so that you are allowed to participate fully in commencement exercises. Different types of degrees require varying academic hoods. To make sure that you acquire the correct kind of hood, inform your provider whether you are earning an Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, or Doctoral degree. An Associate's degree hood is usually worn flat against the back like a cape or cowl. Note that Associate's hoods are not as commonly worn as graduate degree hoods--you might not need a hood to be a part of your regalia. A Bachelor's degree hood is 3 feet long and does not end in a sharp point. Note that Bachelor's hoods are not as commonly worn as graduate degree hoods--you might not need a hood to be a part of your regalia. A Master's degree hood is 3.5 feet long and comes to a point at the bottom. A Doctoral hood is the longest hood at 4 feet long. It has the sharpest point and also the largest trim of all hoods. If you're not using the university provider, it's important to double check that your regalia adheres to school standards. Make sure that your regalia provider has all the relevant institutional information so that you match your fellow graduates. American universities have a standard set of colors that indicate your field of study, rather than just your degree. These fields determine the color of the velvet trim that lines your hood. European universities are not standardized in the same way as American universities. Check with your institution to make sure you are purchasing the correct academic hood. Law students, for example, wear hoods trimmed in purple, while all Ph.D. students wear hoods trimmed in royal blue.

summary: Purchase or rent academic regalia. Consult your university policies about regalia. Tell your regalia provider which degree you're earning. Provide your seller with the name of your institution. Inform your provider of your field.

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Place the skillet over medium heat. It will take around 2-3 minutes for the butter to melt. If desired, you can use 2 tbsp (30 g) of butter and 0.125c (30ml) of olive oil. Carefully place the frozen pierogies in the pan one at a time so they don't cause the melted butter to splatter. You'll get about 12 pierogies in a standard 16oz (450g) package of frozen pierogies. If you are using uncooked frozen pierogies, you should boil them on the stove (until they float) or in the microwave (for 5 minutes), then pat them dry before adding them to the skillet. Put the lid back on the skillet and let everything cook for another 2 minutes. Then take the lid off, flip the pierogies over, and stir the veggies once more. Keep uncovering the skillet, flipping the pierogies, and stirring the onions and mushrooms until everything is browned to your liking. It will likely take 14-16 minutes total for the pierogies to heat through and become nicely browned on the outside. If the pierogies have browned in 12 minutes or less, turn down the heat to medium-low and cook them for a total of at least 14 minutes. Press down on a pierogi to make sure they are soft and heated through in the middle. Once they're nicely browned, the pierogies are ready to serve and enjoy!
summary: Melt 4 tbsp (60 g) of butter in a large skillet. Add 12 frozen, pre-cooked pierogies to the pan. Cook the pierogies for 2 more minutes in the covered skillet. Cover the skillet and keep checking the pierogies every minute.