In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: While you might be tempted to distance yourself from the key political players, it's best to get close to them instead. This will help you understand what they do and what their current goal is. Do your best to stay on their good side. Additionally, use your inside knowledge to avoid work drama. For instance, offer to help them with something or go to lunch with them occasionally. Be careful what you say in front of them. They can misuse your words against you. It's important to know the informal hierarchy at your job. For instance, your boss's secretary may have a low job title but probably has a lot of influence over your workplace. Pay attention to who seems to have authority in your office. Then, build a relationship with those who have influence. For example, you may notice that your boss's mentee has a lot of influence even though they're new. Invite them to lunch and offer to help them. more than you speak. Listening to what others say gives you more power than your might realize. You'll know what everyone is doing and about any gossip that's going around. Additionally, talking less will put you at a lower risk for oversharing something that you shouldn't. While you're at the office, try to listen more than you speak. Since people like talking about themselves, this will also make them like you more. This doesn't mean that you should avoid your coworkers. Make the rounds and greet people, but let them do most of the talking. You might say, "Hey, how's the project going?" Spreading rumors isn't the way to help your career. While it might seem to work for others, it's a dirty way to get ahead. Additionally, it can easily backfire. Don't trash your coworkers to try to make yourself look better. Try to establish a reputation as an honest, fair person who doesn't attack others. If you have a real complaint about someone, try to work it out with them. If you do find yourself a target of office politics, having good documentation can help you protect yourself. Save your email communications, document meeting minutes, and keep records of the work you contribute to group projects. Organize your documentation so that it's easy to access. For example, you might type up meeting minutes and send it to your coworkers so that everyone has a copy. That way, if there's a dispute later, you can pull out the minutes that everyone agreed to right after the meeting.
Summary: Get close to the people who play dirty so you know what they're doing. Connect with people who have influence in your office. Listen Avoid bad mouthing your colleagues. Keep records of your work progress and communications.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Don't scream or coo. Talk to them the way you talk to your friends. If you get too excited, they might think you're just a crazed fan. Famous people are just as human as you are. Most of them prefer fans to treat them like everyday people. Don't interrupt them if they're eating or talking to someone. Ask permission before making any physical contact. An unexpected hug might freak them out. Finally, show other fans the same respect you'd expect by not hogging the band for yourself. This includes still pictures and video. The last thing you want is to embarrass your favorite musician by recording them in a touchy moment. If you give them a heads-up, they'll have a chance to straighten up before you snap a picture or record a video. Be respectful if they don't want to appear in a picture. Everyone has a bad hair or outfit day. If that's the case, opt for a short conversation. That memory might be greater than a picture. Compliment their performance if you're talking to them after the show. Give positive feedback about past performances you've seen for pre-show meet-and-greets. If possible, talk to them about their work or side projects, especially if they write or produce for another band. Ask questions about their approach to music, how they warm up, or what inspired them to start performing. Even if you're their biggest fan, there's always something new to learn. However, you should avoid asking personal questions, especially about their love lives or family lives. This will only make them uncomfortable.
Summary: Act calmly. Give them space. Ask permission before taking pictures. Show interest in their work. Use discretion when asking questions.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: A stretchy knit or jersey fabric works well for making a baby car seat cover. This type of fabric will mold itself around the outside of the car seat for a snug fit while still allowing air to flow through the fabric. Jersey fabric and other types of stretch knit fabric will not fray around the edges and do not require hemming. Make sure to pre-wash the fabric to ensure that it won't shrink after you make the car seat cover. Take the 2 shortest ends of the fabric and line them up so that the fabric is folded in half. Smooth out the fabric to ensure that there are no bumps. Fold the fabric the same way that it was folded when it came off of the bolt. Line up your ruler with the folded edge so that it is flush with the top of the fabric. Then, insert a pin at the 6.5in (17cm) mark. Push the pin through both layers of fabric. Use a clear ruler with angle lines across it to identify where to cut your fabric. You can find this type of ruler at a craft supply store. Follow the 45 degree angle line from the first pin down to the bottom of the ruler. Then, insert a pin at the bottom of the 45 degree angle line. Make sure the pin goes through both layers of fabric. Then, measure from the pin with the measuring tape. Angle the measuring tape so that it is going across the second pin. Continue measuring at a 45 degree angle and place a third pin at the point 13in (33cm) from the top edge. You may also use a ruler to locate this point if you have a ruler that is long enough. Align the bottom corner of the clear ruler with the last pin you placed. Then, flip the ruler over going towards the bottom edge of the fabric to reverse the direction of the angle lines. Measure 13in (33cm) down from the last pin you placed. Use the measuring tape and clear ruler to position the measuring tape at a 45 degree angle from the pin going towards the bottom of the fabric. Place a pin at the 13in (33cm) mark. Remember to measure in the opposite direction. This angle should mirror the first one. Use a sharp pair of scissors to cut the fabric going around the outside of the pins. Cut from pin to pin to get the required shape. The finished piece will be a hexagon, which is a 6-sided polygon. Repeat to make a second hexagon in the same dimensions as the first. Place the first piece right side up on a flat work surface, such as a table or clean hard floor. Then, place the other piece on top of this piece with the right side facing down. Make sure that the edges of the pieces are even. Locate the top edges of the hexagons and place 3 evenly spaced pins along each of the angled edges. Insert the pins so that they go all the way through both pieces of fabric. Smooth out the fabric pieces to ensure that there are no bumps before you pin them. Position the pins so that they are perpendicular to the edges. This will make it easier to remove them as you sew. Set your sewing machine to the zigzag stitch setting and then place the end of the first angled edge under the presser foot. Lower the presser foot and apply gentle pressure to begin sewing along the edge. Sew from 1 end of the angled edge to the other. Then, stop the machine and cut the thread. Repeat for the other angled edge. If possible, install a ballpoint or stretch needle before sewing your car seat cover. Otherwise, a universal needle will be fine. Make sure to remove the pins as you sew. Do not sew over them or you may damage your sewing machine!
Summary:
Purchase a yard of stretchy, breathable fabric. Fold the fabric in half width-wise. Insert a pin 6.5in (17cm) from the edge of the fold. Measure 13in (33cm) down at a 45 degree angle from the first pin. Use the ruler to identify and mark another 45 degree angle. Cut along the pin marks to create a hexagon and then make a second hexagon. Pin the 2 pieces with the right (print) sides together. Sew a zigzag stitch 0.5in (1.3cm) from the angled edges.