Studies show that talking elevates a person's blood pressure. Listening brings it back down. Listening relaxes us, which allows us to pay attention to our surroundings (and those in it). Perceptive listening goes beyond actively listening, which focuses on listening to another person, reflecting on what he or she says, and sharing your thoughts. It also requires you to think about what the other person is thinking and how he or she acts while talking. It demands focus and being mindful of and present in the conversation by paying close attention to cues from the other person and providing feedback relevant to the discussion. The need to interpret information limits people in their ability to understand what a message means. These interpretations are often dictated by a person's life experiences. Therefore, they are also limited by these experiences. This leaves a lot of room for error in understanding what another person means. Listening is not an involuntary, automatic response to hearing what someone is saying. It involves a conscious effort on your part and requires practice. Foremost is that you respect the speaker as a human being who deserves to be heard. An effective listener will validate and empower others. This improves the relationship and often leads to future discussions that are straight forward and detailed. Here are some tips to being a more effective listener. Focus your attention, shut out distractions and listen closely to what's said. You cannot assess a statement's logic or the speaker's true intentions if you're unfocused. Respond to what's said so the speaker feels heard and believes you understand what he or she is saying. This feedback also allows you to clear up any misinterpretations in your processing. Don't interrupt when providing feedback. Wait for natural breaks in the conversation and for cues from the speaker, such as "Does that make sense?" Ask questions at appropriate times to draw out what the speaker might not have said otherwise. Pay attention to the speaker's mannerisms and tone, and what they might mean. Consider the context within which the message is delivered and observe what is not said. Meaning is not always openly expressed. Don't fill silences simply to avoid them. Give the person time to think through what he or she is thinking and wants to say. Be open-minded to messages that you do not agree with (e.g., prejudicial comments and opposing viewpoints). Allow the speaker to fully explain him or herself. Seek to understand and interpret a message's meaning by using the cues you've been paying attention to and by drawing on your experiences. Make a conscious and active effort to remember what's said. Retaining information is necessary for assessing its relationship to other aspects of the conversation in the moment. It's also needed to later process the information, which alone can alter your perception and handling of related situations. Try not to ask "why" questions because this can make people feel defensive. Avoid advising the person about what you think should be done unless you're asked. Don't make quick reassurances, such as, "Don't worry about that." The latter can indicate you're not fully listening or taking the discussion seriously. Listen to the sounds around you and observe how they make you feel. Notice when you aren't noticing sounds and stop, close your eyes, relax and focus. The more you do this, the more you will become aware of the world around you. This will also help you detect odd, unusual and pleasing sounds and become more perceptive about their meanings, in addition to the situations that might accompany them.
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One-sentence summary -- Relax and become aware of what you're hearing. Remember that listening requires interpretation. Master perceptive listening. Avoid roadblocks that prevent perceptive listening. Practice perceptive listening in other areas of your life.

Adjusting your wardrobe can have a dramatic effect on your appearance, as well as flattering your figure and changing your self-perception. Often, a wardrobe change is all that is needed to create an exotic look. Ditch the jeans and t-shirts and load your closet up with fun patterns, bright colors, and unique cuts. Skirts and dresses provide a lot more options than pants and shirts do, in general. That being said, whatever isn't trending could do the trick. A vintage '30s flapper dress is exotic in one way, while a leather fighter pilot jacket is exotic in another. As long as it's unique, you've nailed it. Moving out of the norm in jewelry, hair accessories, and even your handbag can significantly change your look. Think big hoops, feathers, bangles, and anything else that is absolutely eye-catching. Just remember to keep it to a few accessories you don't want to look like you're wearing your entire jewelry drawer. Sometimes all it takes to feel a little exotic is the courage to try someone no one else is trying. Choose one strikingly different piece and find a way to rock it. Be the person in your neighborhood who dares to have bold style. For example, get a fedora and pair it with a tight white t-shirt, suspenders and slim black pants. All those girly spring dresses your friends are wearing will suddenly seem a little boring in comparison. Or go vintage clothes shopping and pick out a giant chunky necklace you can guarantee no one you know has, or a pair of bright red cowboy boots no one in your town would ever wear. Dare to be the exotic one. To have a slow, steady confidence and an alluring, mysterious demeanor, you can't be easily read. Keep your head up, shoulders back, and chest out to exude that natural sense of self. When it comes to being mysterious, don't give away exactly how you're feeling. That'd be too easy! Keep the body language sexy, too. If you're a woman, use your hips. Cross your legs, keeping your calves slanted and next to each other when sitting. Move delicately but with purpose. If you're a man, keep a surveying look on your face when appropriate, and master the art of the coy grin. Don't give too much of yourself away too easily. Like in the previous step, a large part of being exotic is being alluring and new. When you're engaging, don't give away every detail of your life story. When you walk away from a conversation, let them have more questions than answers. For example, imagine your definition of the most exotic woman. She's standing on a beach, gazing into the distance. Now imagine her on your couch, eating pork rinds and watching football. ...Not so exotic anymore, is she? A lot of being exotic has to do with circumstance and behavior, too. Master the look and the personality, and you'll be set.
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One-sentence summary -- Wear bold, bright, fun colors. Pair your new wardrobe with fun, loud accessories. Try out trendy pieces. Match your body language to your new exoticism. Keep people wanting more.

After opening the glue trap from the package, set it on the ground with the glue facing upward. Place bait next to or on top of the glue trap to lure the mice. Glue mouse traps use glue trays with scented substances that attract rodents. Once the rodent has stepped into the trap, it sinks further into the trap until it dies. Keep in mind that glue mouse traps are considered the least humane traps because they kill mice by starvation or suffocation, which can take days.
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Place glue traps near or on bait.