Problem: Article: Depending on the formality of your office or your profession, you may be able to wear a maxi dress. Pair the dress with office or meeting appropriate toppers and accessories. Match the print to your office. For example, you may be able to get away with a brightly colored print at an art gallery whereas you'd need something more subdued at a law office. Layer with appropriate pieces. Cardigans or blazers can make a maxi seem more office appropriate. Make sure the proportions of your layering pieces match your dress. Avoid strapless dresses, which are inappropriate for most offices. Be sure that your bra is covered as well. Wear office appropriate shoes. If you don't have any that match your maxi, consider wearing something different. Use accessories such as diamond studs or a patent belt to dress up your maxi. If you are going to a wedding, anniversary party, or any other type of formal event, you may want to wear a maxi dress for comfort and sophistication. Having the right cut, fabric, and accessories can make you look polished and proper at formal events. Wear a more formal fabric like chiffon, silk, or satin. Beaded detailing on the fabric can also impart an air of sophistication. Make sure the cut doesn't reveal too much of your skin. Wear a pair of heeled strappy sandals or other simple shoes that match your dress. Avoid wearing flip flops. Match accessories such as jewelry and a small bag to your dresses motif. Talitha Getty's photo in Marrakesh set the tone for the multitudes of women who embrace boho, or bohemian, dressing. You can make a maxi dress boho with the right print and great accessories. Get a maxi in a floral, tie dye, or paisley print. Pair your maxi with mini boots in suede or beaded or gladiator sandals. Add accessories or details like pompoms, sequins, or beads to your look. Wrap your head in a turban-style wrap. Also consider flower crowns or braids for your hair. Layer on loads of accessories like bracelets and necklaces. If you are having a day at the beach or just knocking around, or even meeting friends or a guy for a casual dinner, a maxi dress can be a comfortable way to enjoy the time. Keep you overall look simple and let your personality shine through. Choose higher-quality fabrics like jersey-cotton, which are comfortable and can keep their shape throughout the day. Keep accessories simple and to a minimum. For example, wear a long necklace or a nice pair of earrings and a couple of rings that match the print or color of your dress. Wear minimal makeup and let your hair flow naturally. For example, a swipe of mascara and waves from the beach can make you look healthy and glowing. Wear a comfortable and simple pair of shoes, such as leather thongs.
Summary: Work a professional maxi. Dress up for formal events. Go boho. Enjoy a day at the beach, a casual dinner, or a first date.

Problem: Article: When picking up food with your chopsticks, make sure the ends do not cross over one another and make an "X". This will make it very difficult to pick up food. If your chopsticks cross at the ends, you're gripping your food too tightly. Let go of the food and try to grab it again more gently.
Summary: Avoid letting the chopsticks cross while grasping food.

Problem: Article: Scratch repair kits work well on surface-level scratches, but deep nicks or chips in the plastic won't be affected by a scratch repair kit. "Displex Display Polish" and "Novus Plastic Polish" are both quality scratch repair kits available from Amazon. Best Buy and Walmart tech departments may also have scratch repair kits in-store. Microfiber cloths, unlike paper towels or traditional napkins/cloths, won't scratch your screen during the buffing process. Scratches should be easier to see when the screen is dark. Usually, scratch repair kits require that you spray a solution onto the scratch and immediate area around it, then gently buff the scratch with a microfiber cloth. There should be a fine mist of solution on your screen. Do this until the screen appears dry. You should move the cloth in circular directions rather than left-to-right or up-and-down. This works the solution into the scratch. If the scratch appears to be gone, then your repair worked!
Summary: Assess the damage. If the scratches are light, purchase a professional scratch repair kit. Purchase a microfiber cloth if your kit doesn't have one. Power down your TV/phone/computer. Open your repair kit and read the instructions. Spray a small amount of the solution onto the scratch. Using the microfiber cloth, gently buff the solution into the scratch. Review your results.

Problem: Article: If you don't want to go over alone, have a friend help you. This can also be useful if you left any big items, like electronics, at your ex's place. If you had an extremely messy breakup, a trusted friend can even agree to retrieve items for you. Make sure you pick the right friend to help. A friend who's prone to drama may be tempted to start a fight with your ex. Instead, opt for a friend who's generally cool and composed, even in stressful situations. If your ex is giving you a really hard time about retrieving your stuff, contact a friend or family member of your ex that you are on good terms with. They may be willing to help you. If your ex is present when you're over, it's best to minimize conversation. If you want to be pleasant, stick to small talk and simple questions rather than bringing up any major issues. For example, ask, "How's work?" or make a comment on the weather. Avoid open questions and topics that could yield negative answers. Asking "How have you been?", for example, may lead your ex to talk about their difficulty with the breakup. They also may pretend to be fine to hurt your feelings. It can be hard to let go, and you may be tempted to linger at your ex's place and make a lengthy goodbye. Focus on the fact you're there to get your stuff and not address any lingering issues with your ex. As soon as you get through the door, start gathering your things and leave as soon as you finish. If you want to say a goodbye before you go, keep it brief. Now is not the time to drag up lingering resentments or talk over the relationship. Say something like, "I'm going to take off now. I hope you're doing okay." If the two of you lived together, or if you simply left a lot at their place, you may have to make more trips. Grab the absolute essentials, like clothing, on the first trip. Then, before leaving, talk over when you can come back to get the rest of your stuff. You want to keep things as uncomplicated as possible, and physical contact after a breakup can get confusing. Avoid things like a prolonged hug hello or goodbye. If your ex offers a hug or another form of contact, keep it as brief as possible.
Summary:
Enlist the help of a friend. Make small talk, if necessary. Try not to linger. Make more trips, if necessary. Keep physical contact to a minimum.