Article: Before you interact with the proud person, reach out and set the scope of the conversation. Be clear and specific about what you want to talk about then stick to it. For example, "I want to talk to you about the performance reviews and our raise policy." Be forceful about maintaining the boundaries. It's okay to say things like, "I know you're excited about your work at City Hall, but that's not what we agreed to discuss. Let's keep focused on the community garden project I'm running." If you know what you're going to talk about, and you think you can predict what the proud person will say, plan how you'll respond. It won't be so easy to frustrate you if you're expecting to be frustrated. If confrontation makes you nervous, try writing a script of how you want the conversation to go and practice your part. If they say, "Did you see the memo I sent out? I really set the record straight with that one!" You can respond with, "I did see it; I actually wanted to talk about some of the language you used in it." If you feel stuck on a single topic, try to nudge the conversation away from it in small increments. Don't be too abrupt; when you make a change to the conversation, let the conversation develop a little before giving it another nudge. For instance, if the proud person wants to talk about how the committee should have voted in their favor you can change the subject to a discussion of the limitations of democracy. Sometimes the best way to deal with a proud person is to have them think you are agreeing with them. Use the 'yes, but' method to introduce something you'd like to talk about. For example: "I agree that we can be more productive, but it would help if the databases were less clunky." "Yes, I think that could work. But the consequences would be devastating." "Yes, I will finish the account, but my first priority is the presentation I'm giving this afternoon." Bending to the will of the proud person will just lower your standing with them and make them less receptive to you in the future. If they're not responsive to your position, change the subject. For example, "We're just going back and forth on this. It'll be more productive to revisit this after we've talked about the accounts." Remember to be firm and use phrases like, "This will help" or "I know" Try to avoid phrases like, "I think" or "I believe" Proud people will become stubborn when confronted with facts or truths that don't cohere with their world view. Pay attention to any words, phrases, or topics which trigger the proud person's stubbornness. Make a note of this and avoid bringing them up in your future conversations. Proud people like to take control and maintain their autonomy. You can flatter a proud person by asking for their opinion. Engage their voice as a sign of respect. Everyone responds well to that! Asking for a proud person's help can also be a way of helping them work through their pride.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Set clear boundaries. Have responses in mind. Use word associations to steer the conversation. Use an agreement to segue to a new topic. Stand your ground. Recognize and avoid negative triggers. Ask for their help.
Article: A PAC, or Porting Authorization Code, is a unique alphanumeric code that is used to transfer an existing cellphone number between mobile network carriers. This way, a user can still retain his or her mobile number even after switching to a different service provider. Different countries have different guidelines regarding the issuing of PAC to subscribers. Basically, all you need to do is to contact your service provider and ask for your Portability Authorization Code. If you meet your respective country's guidelines on PAC, the service provider should readily issue one for you. You can get your Porting Authorization Code either for free or with a fee, depending on your network carrier's policies. Call the customer service department of the carrier you want to switch to after you get your PAC. Once you give your new carrier your mobile number and its PAC, they should be able to process your request right away. Depending on the region, Porting Authorization Codes can only be used after a specific amount of time from the date of issuance (ranging from 2 days up to a maximum of 30 days). Your new carrier will issue you a new SIM card that uses your old number from your previous carrier. You should be able to use it normally like you did before, but you'll now be using the products and services of your new carrier.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Contact your carrier's customer support and ask for your PAC. Contact the customer support of the new carrier you want to use. Wait for your request to be completed.
Article: Don't do anything you wouldn't ordinarily do to your hair for a passport photo. Passport photos should be a good representation of what you usually look like so that you don't get detained. Do not wear a hat or any other head covering unless you already do so on a daily basis for religious purposes. If you do wear a head covering, for a U.S. passport, your face has to be visible. The covering can't hide your hairline or cast shadows over any part of your face. If you usually wear makeup, go ahead and put it on as usual. If you never wear makeup, you probably don't want to put on a ton of it for the photo. You won't look like yourself, and you could get detained. Wear a little oil-absorbing powder to prevent shine if you want to. This will be most useful on your forehead or nose. Even if you don't usually wear makeup, you may want to put a bit of concealer or powder over any dark circles under your eyes. These dark places can cause a glare (and make you look sick or tired). Remember that you may need to use your passport for many occasions other than traveling. (For example, sometimes you can use it to get a background check when you apply for a job.) Try to wear solid colored clothing in muted tones. Wear something flattering and reasonably comfortable. Don't wear anything too flashy, or it will cause people to look at your outfit instead of your face. Pay most attention to your shirt, since that's what will be in the photo. Scoop or v-necks work nicely.If it's too low cut or if it's a tank top, you might look naked, so check the neckline. Since you will be in front of a white or black background, avoid those colors. Choose colors that flatter your skin tone. Wear a minimal amount of jewelry. Uniforms or anything that resembles a uniform (including camouflage) are not allowed unless they are religious attire that you wear every day. Some people have reported that the passport office rejected their photo because it looked too much like previous photos (which means that the passport office couldn't confirm that it was a recent picture), so you should dress a bit differently than you did in your last photo if this is an update.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Style your hair. Put on approximately the same amount of makeup as usual. Dress appropriately.