Q: Pay attention to the people who are at the event and introduce yourself to those who make eye contact. Don't limit the conversation to people who you know. Instead, try to go out of your existing network and introduce yourself to new people. If you're nervous and don't want to introduce yourself, you can ask the host to introduce you to people who you want to talk to. You can introduce yourself by saying "Hey, my name's Joe, I work over in accounting. How are you today?" You can also say "Hi, my name's Stephanie. I saw your presentation on nuclear thermodynamics, and I thought that was awesome." Or, "Hey, I'm Jake. I heard about the prank that you guys pulled in accounting yesterday, and I couldn't stop laughing about it." Read magazines and blogs, and watch new documentaries to stay up on the latest trends. Staying up on trends will give you something to talk about outside of work and your social life. Having a couple of subjects that you're knowledgeable about will make you seem more interesting to the people you're schmoozing with. Unless you are in a particular setting, like a church or political fundraising event, you shouldn't bring up these topics. Often, people have strong feelings and opinions about these themes, and it's easy to offend someone. Steer clear from these conversations and stay neutral if someone brings it up. For instance, if someone says, "What do you think of the new president?" you can say something like "I don't really follow politics." The goal of schmoozing may be to build your network, but it shouldn't be obvious. People don't want to associate with those who they think are overly ambitious or goal-oriented. Avoid talking solely about work, especially if you're in a social setting with your coworkers. Stick to more interesting subjects so that people don't think that you're fake. If you run into someone who you don't want to talk to anymore, you shouldn't be rude. Smile, nod, and give short responses until they run out of small talk. Wait around five minutes, then excuse yourself politely. When you're leaving the conversation you can say something like "Well, it was really nice meeting you. I think I'm going to find my friends and grab a drink, thanks." You can also say "Ah, I have to use the restroom. It was nice talking to you."
A: Introduce yourself to people. Stay up on current events. Avoid talking about religion, politics, or race. Be genuine. Be polite but end bad or pointless conversations.

Article: In a hardware store, you'll find 2 types of pegboards: small-hole pegboards and large-hole pegboards. Small-hole pegboards are thinner and suitable for lightweight crafting tools. Large-hole pegboards are thicker and better for heavier hardware tools. Small-hole pegboards are typically 18 inch (0.32cm) thick with 316in (4.8mm) diameter holes. Large-hole pegboards are usually 14 inch (0.64cm) with 14in (6.4mm) diameter holes. If you cut your pegboard to the exact size you want, you may end up cutting through the peg holes, which won't look as nice. Instead, cut the pegboard so that you have an even border on all 4 sides of the board. For example, you could leave a 1in (2.5cm) border around the holes on all 4 sides of the board. Your pegboard may end up being a little smaller or larger than you want it to be, but it will look nicer. If you are using a jigsaw, keep the board facedown on the workbench. If you are using a circular saw, keep the board face up, otherwise you may get tears. Alternatively, you can ask the hardware store to cut the board for you, but be aware that they may charge you. Use a paint roller to apply 1 coat of paint primer. Let the primer dry, then apply 1 light coat of glossy or semi-glossy paint in your desired color. Let the paint dry, then apply another coat if the first coat is too sheer. If any paint collects in the holes, clear it away with a wooden skewer. Latex paint will work just fine for this, but you can also use spray paint. Painting a pegboard is a great way to change up its look while sealing it at the same time. If you want to leave its original brown or white color, however, you still need to seal it in order to prevent moisture from seeping in. Sealing it will also make it easier to clean. Each brand of polyurethane sealer is a little different, so apply it following the instructions on the can or bottle. You can still seal the pegboard if you already painted it. This will simply give it more protection. How long this takes depends on the type of paint you used. Latex paint will take several hours to dry, and it may require 1 to 2 days to cure. Spray paint will be dry to the touch within 15 to 30 minutes, but it will require a few hours to cure. Polyurethane will need to dry and cure for 24 hours. Double-check the drying and curing times on the back of you can of paint or sealer. The times will vary between brands.
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Match the thickness of the pegboard to the weight of your tools. Cut the pegboard smaller, if needed, but leave a border around it. Use a jigsaw or a circular saw to cut the board. Paint the pegboard if you want to change its color. Seal the pegboard with clear polyurethane if you want to keep its color. Allow the pegboard to dry and cure completely.

Q: Use heavy-duty scissors or an exacto knife to cut loose strands out of your wicker furniture. Carefully snip through damaged strands near the underside of arms, legs, or other parts of the piece. gently pull out the damaged strands to avoid damaging other parts of the wicker. Select the replacement reeds you need to fix your damaged wicker furniture. Place them in a large container full of warm water. Let them sit in the water for 30 minutes. Remove the reeds from the water and place them on a pile of clean paper towels. Gently press on the reeds with another paper towel to drain out excess water. Continue pressing on them with fresh paper towels until no more water comes out. Thread a replacement reed into the furniture, starting from a point near the back that is less visible. Using pliers or your fingers, gently weave the reed in an out of the wicker. Follow the pattern of the wicker for the best results. Once the reed is all the way through, add a drop of wood glue to the ends. Tuck them in to keep them from sticking out. Gently hold the stands in place for several seconds to allow the glue to set. Insert carpet tacks right on the ends of the replacement reeds once the wood glue is dry. Gently push the tacks in to avoid splitting the reed fibers. Use your finger or a small hammer to make sure the tack are securely firmly.
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Remove broken strands of wicker. Soak replacement reeds in warm water for 30 minutes to make them flexible. Remove excess water from the reeds. Weave the replacement reeds into the wicker furniture. Glue the strands in place. Secure the ends with carpet tacks after 30 minutes.