Q: This can be as basic as, "Hey, what's up?" You don't need to rehearse an elaborate pick up line or talk in an overly sexy voice. Just make it clear you're interested in him. After a little small talk, you'll both feel much more at ease and dancing may ensue. Some easy introductions are: Talking about the venue. Mentioning the music playing. Asking about how he's enjoying his drink. Maybe you're asking him where the refreshments are or if he knows what song is playing. Even if you already know the answer, you'll make him feel wanted and helpful. Plus, it's an easy way to start a conversation. Just like you tried to look nice for the evening, the guy probably did the same. Try saying something nice about his shoes or jacket. Ask about the band, sports team, or brand on their shirt. He'll appreciate that you noticed. Even if he's going on about something boring, feign interest by nodding your head and looking him in the eyes. If he thinks he's boring you, he'll be less likely to ask you to dance.
A: Start with some simple small talk. Ask him an engaging question. Compliment or ask questions about his clothing. Nod your head and maintain eye contact to look interested when talking.

Q: Test out the button order on an easy and quick problem. For example, you might try taking the square root of 9; you should already know that the answer will be three, so this is a great tip to use in the middle of a test if you forget which order you're supposed to be pressing buttons: Find the square root () symbol. Either press the square root key or press the SHIFT or 2ND button and then press its key. Press 9 Press ENTER to solve the equation. In most cases, you'll do this by entering the first number, pressing the carrot (^) button, and entering the number to which you want to raise the first number. For example, to calculate 22, you would type in 2^2 and then press ENTER. To ensure the number order is correct, try performing a simple test, such as 23. If you get 8 as the answer, then you did it in the right order. If you got 9, then you actually did 32. When you are using the SIN, COS, or TAN functions, you will have to keep in mind two different things: the order of the button presses, and radians versus degrees. Perform a simple SIN function with an easy to remember answer. For example, the sine of 30 is 0.5. Determine if you need to enter 30 first or press sin first. If pressing SIN and then typing in 30 gets 0.5 as an answer, then your calculator is set to display in degrees. If your answer is -.988, then your calculator is set to radians. Things can get a bit more complicated when you start entering longer equations into your calculator. You will need to take order into consideration, and will often make use of the () keys. Try entering the following equation into your calculator: 3^4/(3+(25/3+4*(-(1^2)))) Note how many parentheses are necessary to keep the formula intact. Proper parentheses use is essential to successfully using the calculator.
A: Try a simple square root. Take the power of a number. Practice the trigonometry functions. Practice entering longer equations.

Q: Accept the fact that you are improving and there will always be a learning curve. Stop beating yourself up over your idea of failure so much that you ignore the learning process. Give yourself the time to learn the game and recognize the growth process. Make trial and error a fun part of learning instead of something you dread. If you approach it more like a science experiment, it becomes fun to try something to see what happens. You may find some of your biggest discoveries start out as a failure. There are several sites including YouTube that are great resources for tips and hacks. Online communities are also a great way to see other people like yourself who are out there struggling and beating the very same game you are struggling with. It can be done and you will figure it out. If you normally would blow up or get really angry at the thought of not winning, even the fact that you are able to control that impulse is a win. Tracking your performance in a journal can help you to see the progress and may even show you patterns that you need to beat the game. Write down each trial and error, you never know which move will be the winning one. The only sure fire way you will lose the game is to give up. Instead of focusing on "never" winning a certain level, learn to tell yourself you haven't won the level "yet". Simply changing your view of the challenge and future success will change the way you look at the progress you have made.
A: Know that it's a learning process. Watch online tutorials for practical tips. Celebrate every small improvement in performance. Don't give up.

Q: The ideal height for this shrub is between 6 and 10 feet, because this height allows it to be full, lush, and compact. Always use sharp hand pruners when pruning this shrub. Even if it is grown as a hedge, hedge shears should not be used. They tend to shred the leaves. Find a growth bud on the stem that is located at a height of 6 feet (1.8m) or less. If it has not reached its mature height yet, the stem can be cut down to about two-thirds its current height. Make the cut at an angle just above the growth bud. While Tardiva is a young shrub, it does not need to be cut back drastically to reduce its height. A light pruning is all that is necessary. It will keep the shrub more compact and encourage additional new stem growth which means more beautiful hydrangea flowers. Make the cuts at an angle above a growth bud with sharp pruners, but find a growth bud that is not very far down on the stem. Older Tardiva hydrangeas sometimes need serious pruning to help them look their best. This type of pruning is called rejuvenation pruning because it does, in a sense, rejuvenate an old bush. Cut one-third of the oldest stems right off at the base in winter or early spring each year for three consecutive years. The height of the remaining stems can be reduced by one-third each year as well to help reduce the overall size of the shrub. In the fourth year, most of the stems will be new and the shrub will be full-looking. Dead branches should be removed completely and immediately, as soon as the dead branch is noticed. This can be done at any time of year. When doing your annual pruning in the winter or early spring, cut out any branches that are growing at odd angles and crossing other branches. These branches can rub against other branches, causing wounds that open the shrub up to disease and boring insects.
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Maintain a height of 6 to 10 feet (1.8 to 3.0m) to achieve ideal growth. Refrain from excessively pruning young shrubs to maintain a compact shrub. Prune older hydrangeas to rejuvenate them. Remove dead or odd-growing branches to tidy up your shrub.