Put on a very normal outfit, like jeans and T-shirt, but add something ridiculous. Like a big gorilla mask. Of course, you could also go with strange clothing all the way. You might want to invest in things like suspenders, top hats, parasols, glitter vests, canes, ribbons, army boots, hippie or (real) vintage things, neon things, glowsticks, or rainbow suspenders. The trick is to have basic staples: plain T-shirts in varying colors and a couple pairs of blue jeans, maybe in gray, paired with freaky accessories. Pick a certain state, food, person, or animal. Make them very public and insane. Maybe you could be obsessed with the Hindenberg disaster, labradoodles, or the actor Charles Nelson Riley. Learn as much as possible about unusual and specific historical trivia and bring it up more or less at random. Pick something you're genuinely interested to make it worth your while. Just because you're buying a new coat doesn't mean you can't go to the zoo on the way there. Plans should be broken if you think of a more exciting plan. Always let spontaneity trump whatever it is you thought was more important. Secret to random success? Listening closely to the conversation and responding with something that'll come across as off-the-wall at an appropriate moment. It's not appropriate to interject a "random" gag when your girlfriend is trying to tell you about how she feels, or when your parents are scolding you about not cleaning your room. Listen to what other people say to find a good in. Then jump. Good times for a "random" joke? When a conversation dies. You're in a group and everyone's being boring, talking about the same old, same old? Tell them all about Star Trek: The Next Generation, a show that ended like decades ago. Why be your regular old self? Only refer to yourself as "Lord Steven" or "Captain Theresa." Better yet, invent your own. If you use an adjective, make sure it doesn't usually apply to people in normal circumstances. If You use a noun, make it an uncommon one, or one in another language. Examples include John Doe the inhospitable, Dr. Doe, John Doe of Topeka, and John el Fuego.
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One-sentence summary -- Dress in unusual clothing combinations. Form unusual obsessions. Make plans and change them mid-way. Listen. Add a title to your name.

Do not boil or scald the milk.
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One-sentence summary -- Whisk together the cornstarch and cold water in a cup. Heat the soy milk and bouillon in a saucepan, stirring until the cube dissolves. Add the cornstarch mixture and stir well.

A stressful home life, medical problems, or personal issues could be making them feel frustrated or sad. Check in periodically with your employees. Ask them thoughtful, open-ended questions about their lives to see what may be causing their negativity. It's good to ask these questions in a casual setting, such as by the coffee machine or in the lunch room. For example, you might ask, "How is your family doing?" or "How have you been doing recently?" If the employee does not want to talk about their personal life, do not push the issue. Just say, "I understand." You might talk to them about less personal subjects, such as television, sports, or weather. If you acknowledge your employee's accomplishments, they will have more pride in their work. Let them know that you are proud of their work. This will help reinforce positive behaviors in the workplace. For example, if Marla recently completed a big project, you can say, "Great job on this project! You did really well getting this out to us quickly." Be specific with your feedback. For example, you might say, "You saved us so much money this quarter after finding that error in the books. We really appreciate having you here." In many cases, people may feel as though their work is worthless. To give your employees a sense of purpose, remind them of how important their work is to their coworkers, team, and company. For example, you might say, "Thank you for completing these reports. I know they're tedious, but they help everyone get the information they need more quickly." You can also say something like, "We would not have been able to complete this project without you." Even if you think the change will be a positive one, asking your employees about their opinions helps them feel as though they have a say in their workplace. Consider implementing their feedback if possible. Open-ended questions are best, as they will help you get more honest feedback. For example, you might say, "We're thinking of making some changes to the breakroom. What would you like to see there?" For decisions that come from higher up, give your employees plenty of warning if possible. You might say, "Senior management is thinking of extending work hours during the holiday season. What concerns might you have about this?" Never dismiss their problem, even if it comes from a very negative employee. Occasionally, take the chance to repeat what they are saying back to them. This will reinforce that you hear and understand their frustrations. For example, you might say, "What I am hearing is that you are upset that IT ignores your broken computer. Is that correct?" Seriously consider all suggestions. Instead of saying, "no, we can't do that," you might say, "Let me think about it and get back to you" or "yes, we might be able to do that." Ignoring problems does not make them go away, and it can worsen negativity in the office. Your employees will feel better about their work if they think that their concerns are taken seriously.
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Ask your employees about their life outside of work. Praise the employee when they do a good job. Tell employees how they contribute to the success of the company. Solicit feedback from your employees before making changes. Listen actively to your employees when they discuss a problem.