Problem: Article: Jealous people tend to have a negative outlook overall. They may feel other people succeed easily while they struggle for everything. If your friend is jealous, you may notice general pessimism during regular interactions. A pessimistic friend will be generally dismissive of your new endeavors. If you want to, say, teach yourself a new skill, a jealous friend will list reasons why you should not, for example. A jealous friend will be pessimistic about themselves too. If you try to suggest the solution for a jealous friend's problems, they will be quick to find reasons why this will not work. Jealousy can often manifest in imitation. If your friend is jealous of you, they may want to copy some of what you're doing to try to have a similar life to yours. You may notice your friend dressing like you, imitating your tastes and mannerisms, and talking and joking about the same subjects you do. You may also find your friend tries to upstage you while imitating you. If you start running for 20 minutes a day, for example, a jealous friend may start running 30 minutes a day. Your jealous friend may make frequent claims to you about how things or situations they feel are unfair. For example, they might say something like, "It is just so unfair that things come so easy for you. You get all the good paying jobs and I am stuck in this dead-end one." Pay attention to these frequent references to unfairness, as many times they are blaming outside circumstances for why they cannot have or achieve what you have. Jealous people are often attention seekers by nature. Pay attention to how your friend acts around others. A jealous friend will always try to be the center of attention. A jealous friend may do things like show off on social media. They may post overly happy or positive things about their own life. You may also notice them friending your friends as they're eager to gain social approval from those close to you. A jealous friend may seek attention in a group. They may try to make the loudest jokes or tell the funniest stories. A jealous person is likely to jump in and try to top someone's anecdote with something more outlandish. A jealous friend may begin excluding you. You may notice your friend is hanging out with others and not you. You may suddenly stop receiving invitations. You may also notice your friend is blowing you off. They may claim to be busy with homework one night, only to have you find out they went out with someone else.
Summary: Pay attention to pessimism. Notice if your friend is copying you. Listen for claims of unfairness. Think about whether your friend craves attention. Monitor your friend's social behavior.

Problem: Article: To blend in better in social situations, try observing, rather than taking action. Observe how others around you socialize and communicate. You can then hang out and simply watch, rather than participate, in conversations. When you are observing others, you may also notice how certain groups socialize with each other. You may then try to socialize with them in the same way to blend in better with their social group. If you are a tourist in a foreign country trying to blend in, you should try to adopt the customs and practices of the locals. You can also mimic others to try to blend in with social groups at work, chatting about accepted topics of discussion and speaking in a similar tone of voice as everyone else. As a tourist in a foreign country, you can also blend in by learning some of the local language and customs. Speaking with locals in their own language or acting like locals act in general will help you blend in better. Modulate your voice to fit the tone and volume of those around you. This way, you can blend into the existing environment and not startle or freak out others. In an office environment, this may mean keeping your voice low and unassuming when you speak. You may take on a gentle, low tone so you can blend into conversations going on around you or the quieter sounds of an office. In a foreign country, you should also be aware of the volume and tone of your voice. You do not want to be the tourist laughing and chatting loudly in a quiet local cafe. Try to adopt a tone of voice that mimics the locals around you and that allows you to blend in rather than stand out. Let others dominate the conversation and speak up every now and then to ask thoughtful questions that help keep the conversation going. This way, you are participating in the conversation but not drawing undue attention to yourself. For example, maybe you are joining an ongoing conversation at the office. Your co-workers may be discussing their weekends. Let them both share and ask questions like, "Do you go to the lake often?" or "How often do you go camping on the weekends?" These questions will keep the conversation flowing and allow you to be a part of the discussion. If you are hanging out with friends who know each other well, they may not be interested in getting-to-know-you questions like "Where are you from?" or "How do you know each other?" To blend in better during the hang out, focus on contributing to the conversation by sharing your own experiences and thoughts that are on topic.
Summary: Observe others, rather than take action. Mimic the customs and practices of others. Keep your voice low and unassuming. Ask thoughtful questions.

Problem: Article: Owning any business is a extraordinary commitment. To make it as an entrepreneur, you must be willing to work seven days out of the week. This will often involve long, sleepless nights of coming up with new ideas and working out solutions to problems that spring up along the way. Before you take on the challenge, be sure that you have the determination to stick with it. Your new distillery won't be making any money in its infancy. Unless you have a benefactor or receive a sizable business loan, you'll likely have to juggle the responsibilities of devising a business strategy while working other jobs to pay the rent. Speak to other entrepreneurs who have opened their own distilleries and ask if they have any helpful advice to share with you. There's a lot of legal regulation surrounding breweries, distilleries and other businesses that manufacture and sell alcohol. First, you'll have to obtain a distiller's permit from the appropriate government agency. Following that, you'll need to be approved for a liquor license and other applicable permits at the state or local level. Without the proper paperwork, you won't be able to move forward with opening your distillery. Those living in the United States can visit the website of the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau to complete the application process for a distiller's permit, as well as request additional information and materials. The legal processes involved with starting a distillery are straightforward, but can be time-consuming. It's best to get started as soon as you've made up your mind to pursue your goal. To be the best you can possibly be at what you do, you'll need to become a walking encyclopedia of liquor-related knowledge. Sample as many liquors as you can, visit other distilleries and keep your eyes and ears open for new developments in the industry. Always be looking to expand your knowledge on both the practical and business end of things. Get in the habit of trying new brands and brews regularly. You should have a wealth of firsthand experience to be able to articulate the differences between your product and others. Attend distillery festivals and special events whenever possible. These types of events usually feature an enormous selection of craft spirits, and can provide a great hands-on learning opportunity. What can you do to make your distillery stand out among your competitors? You might plan on employing an inventive hybrid distilling method or incorporating never-before-seen ingredients into the mix. Or perhaps you're determined to introduce people who don't drink gin to the beverage in an enjoyable way. Whatever your approach may be, you should aim to proceed with a clear purpose in mind. If you're unable to come up with a clear answer to this question, you'll likely have a harder time turning your brand into something truly special. While trying other liquors, make a list of what works, what's missing and what could be done better. Direct comparison will put you on the right track to crafting a beverage that hits all the right notes.
Summary:
Be ready to devote yourself to your craft. File for a distiller's permit. Research your product extensively. Think about what you're going to add to the market.