Q: Starting a conversation with an unknown person will seem less risky and more acceptable to everyone there. Some situations seem easier than others, especially when initiating social interaction. Supermarkets or banks are more often than not among the worst places to initiate a conversation with a total stranger (people just want to get their groceries and be done with it). Coffee shops, sporting events, and community centers can be great places to start talking to great new people. To meet new people, try joining a group such as an amateur sports club or a book club. A fitness class is often a great place to start a conversation. You can also look for groups online to find meetings of people interested in the same things as you. Websites like MeetUp.com are great for that. Ask your barista how their day is going. Thank the mailman as he passes by, or ask a co-worker how their weekend went. You don't have to dive into deep, invasive, and consuming conversations immediately. Start small. Remember, there is no downside to saying 'hey' to someone. You will most likely not see them again, and these low-key conversations are the best to practice with. Approach your subject with open body language and appear to be interested in getting to know them better. This often is a good opportunity to have a meaningful conversation. Be confident when approaching a person. If you are too nervous you may make the other person nervous too! Remember to put away your cell phone. Checking your phone all the time during a conversation annoys people, and makes them think you're more interested in your phone than you are in talking to them! If the encounter went on well, take note what you did right and do try to repeat this in the future. If things went poorly, mentally assess the situation to determine what exactly you did that wasn't all that impressive. Did you approach someone who appeared to be busy with something or who was displaying closed body language? Was your own body language open and inviting? Did you start the conversation with an appropriate topic? Your social skills will improve with practice. The more you communicate and interact with people, you will get better at it. Try not to let negative social interactions get you down. Oftentimes such encounters are not your fault. Remember that there will often be setbacks as you work toward improvement. Learn from the situation, and go forward armed with new knowledge. This is usually a safe, comfortable environment where learning to speak to people can be easier. You are not the only one there who wants to work on their speaking skills. Why not practice with others who are in the same boat? The very fact that you want to improve your social skills shows that you are an open, kind person who is willing to work on themselves. Surround yourself with people with similar goals to help you grow. If you suspect social anxiety is interfering with your everyday life, seek help from a certified therapist who specializes in Social Anxiety Disorder.
A: Find a place where people seem easy going. Start small, chatting with service people that helped you out to get started. Pick someone who doesn't appear busy or uninterested. Reflect on how it went. Talk to more people. Join a support group.

Q: Use a brushless suction head to vacuum silk rugs. Beater or roller brushes may pull out fibers, reduce the pile and damage the rug. Gently sweep the rug to avoid damaging the fibers. Remove dust and debris by shaking the rug off outside. This also will help air out the rug to remove any odors.
A: Vacuum silk rugs regularly. Sweep silk rugs with a broom. Shake the rug.

Q: The easiest way to apply is online on the website for the Foreigners Division, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. Once you click "Apply Online," you'll be taken to a page where you can choose the correct section to apply under. If you prefer not to apply online, you can apply in person by first downloading the forms and filling them out. Generally, you apply where you reside in India. You will submit your application to the Collector/District Magistrate. Using the information provided in the first section, find the appropriate section. Clicking on that section will bring up a page detailing what documentation you need to provide. In general, you need a copy of your passport from another country, as well as a copy of your Residential Permit, otherwise known as an LTV. From there, what you need deviates a bit. For section 5(1)(a), you also need proof of your parent's citizenship by having a copy of their passports or birth certificates. You should provide your Declaration and Oath form, from the Citizenship Rules; through these two items, you declare that you are eligible for the type of citizenship you're seeking (basically swear that your statements are true) and pledge allegiance to the Constitution of India. You also need 500 Rupees. You'll need these same items for 5(1)(d), except the fee is only 250 Rupees and proof of guardianship, if applicable. For section 5(1)(c), you'll also need a copy of your marriage certificate, plus proof of your spouse's citizenship (copy of passport or birth certificate). In addition, you'll need your Declaration and Oath, as well as 500 Rupees. Under section 5(1)(e), you'll also need proof of your parents' citizenship under sections 5(1)a or 6(1), your Declaration and Oath, and 500 Rupees. Under section 5(1)(f), you need to provide evidence that your parents were citizens under Independent India (copy of Indian passport or birth certificate), along with your Declaration, Oath, and 500 Rupees. For section 5(1)(g), you need to show a copy of your Registration as an Overseas Citizen of India instead of your Registration Permit. You also need your Declaration and Oath, as well as 500 Rupees. If you are apply for citizenship by naturalization, you will still need to show a copy of a passport from another county, as well as your Residential Permit (LTV). However, you also need three affidavits: one from you and two from other Indians. These affidavits must establish your character, using the specific language provided by the application. In addition, you'll also need to show you know at least one of India's languages, proven with two language certificates. Finally, you need to provide proof that you made your intentions of applying for citizenship known through the newspaper; you'll need at least two newspaper clippings from your district. The fee for this application is 1500 Rupees. When you apply online, you will need to have your documents already scanned into the computer. Ensure the file sizes are under 1 megabyte apiece. Documents can have more than one page if they are longer than a page. For uploading, your photo should only be 100 pixels by 100 pixels. It also needs to be a jpg and under 20 kilobytes. You will need biographical information about you and your parents, as well as your spouse. You will also need to provide information on your employer and your passport, as well as how long you've resided in India. The application has a section on your criminal background, as well. You will pay the fee to the State Bank of India under the heading number of 0070-Other Administration Services-Other Services-Receipts Under the Citizenship Act. You will need the Bank Challan, which is the official receipt of payment. You can download the receipt to be filled out on the same website where you download citizenship forms. The government will review your application and determine if you are eligible. If you are missing some paperwork, the government will give you a chance to provide what you are missing. You should be notified within 2 months whether you are accepted for citizenship or not. Once you have been accepted, you must renounce citizenship through that country. You must prove to the Indian Government that you have made that renouncement, as well as fill out Form-V and pay a fee. Once you have done so, your citizenship will be complete.
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Find the application online. Pick the appropriate section. Gather your documentation for citizenship by registration. Gather your documentation for citizenship by naturalization. Scan your paperwork into your computer. Get a passport-size photo. Fill out the application. Pay the fee. Wait for approval. Renounce your previous citizenship.