Article: . If people are avoiding you or not coming up to talk to you, assess your body language. Notice if you're crossing your body and try to uncross your arms and legs. If you're looking down (or on your phone), look up and try to make eye contact with other people. Smile and look friendly. If you appear open and friendly, people are more likely to approach you. Stand near the action of the room. If you're standing far from the crowd, it may be harder for people to approach you. Find someone you don't know and introduce yourself. Keep it simple and don't overthink it. Once you know each other's names, you can start a conversation or find things you have in common. For example, go up to someone and say, "Hi, I'm Liv. What's your name?" Asking questions shows that you're interested and engaged in conversation. Make a point to ask open-ended questions so that the person can elaborate on their answers and build on the conversation. You'll get to know each other better and keep the conversation going. Ask questions such as, "How did you end up in Los Angeles?" and, "What kinds of things do you do for fun?" Meeting new people is easy if you're the first person they interact with once they get to the party. If you notice somebody new show up, go up to them and introduce yourself. If there's food at the party, offer to get them a drink or show them the food table. If you and the person are of age to drink alcohol, offer them a drink. Search for things about someone else you can connect with. You might find someone who attends the same school or university as you, is from your hometown, or is wearing a similar shirt. You have more things in common with most people than you might think. Comment on what you have in common. For example, say, "I like your shirt! I have the same one." Avoid staying in the same place all night. Get in the habit of moving around and seeing the room from different vantage points. This will help you observe what other people are doing and if you want to meet other interesting people present at the party. Moving can help you seem alluring to others and might keep people guessing. Aim to move every 10-15 minutes or so.
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Look approachable Introduce yourself to people you don't know. Ask questions to get to know people better. Talk to new people as they arrive. Find ways to connect with people. Move around the room.
Article: These are the maximum length and height measurements for large envelopes. Anything larger than this qualifies as a parcel, and it'll cost more to send. Place the item you're sending into your envelope. Once it's in there, use a ruler to see how thick the envelope is. If it's too thick, the post office will define it as a parcel. Try to make sure the item is the same amount of thickness all over the envelope. A lumpy envelope with some thicker parts and some thinner parts will also be characterized as a parcel. Go to page 37 of the United States Postal Service's (USPS) price guide: https://pe.usps.com/cpim/ftp/manuals/dmm300/Notice123.pdf. This will tell you the amount you'll need to pay per ounce. You can use multiple stamps to reach the total amount or visit the post office to pay by cash, check, or card. It costs $0.98 USD to send a large envelope that weighs 1 ounce (28g). So long as your large envelope weighs less than 13 ounces (370g), you can send it by dropping it in a blue USPS mailbox or by leaving it in your home mailbox with the red flag raised. If your envelope is less than 618 by 1112 inches (16 by 29cm), it counts as a letter rather than a large envelope. This means you don't have to pay as much! Your letter can't, however, be thicker than 14 inch (0.64cm).
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Use an envelope that's no bigger than 12 by 15 inches (30 by 38cm). Check that your envelope isn't thicker than 34 inch (1.9cm). Weigh your item to see how much postage you need to pay. Pay a lower price if your envelope is letter-sized.
Article: Grooming your horse is an important bonding experience, as it shows the horse that your relationship is not all about riding and work, it's also about spending time together and finding things that make him happy. Thoroughly grooming your horse with a curry comb is a good place to start, just make sure to get all those spots that he can't reach himself, like his chest and belly. When it comes to bath time, make the experience as pleasant as possible for your horse by washing him with warm water -- not too hot, not too cold. Work a specialized horse shampoo into his coat with a soft sponge, but be sure to thoroughly rinse it out afterwards, to avoid irritation. Remove any excess water with a sweat scraper. . A horses legs are very sensitive, so by allowing you to pick up his feet, a horse is displaying great trust. Let him grow accustomed to your touch by gently running your hands along his foreleg, starting above his knee and slowly working your way down towards the fetlock. If he grows skittish, stop and start again from the top. Once he allows you to touch his fetlock, lightly squeeze a few inches above it with your thumb and forefinger. This is his cue to lift his foot. Once he allows you to lift his foot, check that the shoe is intact and that there is nothing lodged in his hoof. Gently place his foot back on the ground and reward him with a pat. . Giving your horse a massage is a great way to relax him and encourage trust. By working on any knots or sore spots, you will also be relieving pain and tension, which may also enhance his performance. Learn to recognize the feel of your horse's muscles, and be able identify which areas need the most work. In time, he will learn to lean into the massage, showing you where he needs work. Sometimes a quick mouth massage is all that's needed, other times you will really need to dig in deep, working hard to loosen his hips or shoulder muscles. Essential oils (designed especially for horses) can work wonders for relaxing and calming your horse while you work on grooming. Rub a couple of drops of your chosen oil under his nostrils and around his muzzle and he will happily oblige your every request. As an added bonus, essential oils also work as an insect deterrent, which can be helpful during summertime treks.
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Rub and scratch hard-to-reach spots. Wash with warm water. Pick up the feet Learn some basic horse massage techniques Try aromatherapy.