Goal and options: To attach the cord of a lamp socket to a piece of plumbing pipe, you can
output answer: Use a hot glue gun to keep the cord flat and out of sight

Goal and options: How to start a conversation at a party where you don't know anyone?
output answer: You can say something to open a neutral yet friendly starter, such as "Isn't this a great apartment/room/house/yard " etc. or "Have you tried the lasagne/cookies/tuna rolls" ? From there, if the person cannot respond to you, move on to someone else.

Goal and options: To separate egg whites and egg yolks.
output answer:
The best way to separate eggs for baking is to: Start with cold eggs, Crack them on the counter, (cracking on the side of the bowl tends to create more shattered pieces) Strain out the yolk through your fingers and place in separate bowls. Remove any shell debris with a fork.