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Don't stress yourself out by arriving anywhere without a handful of small-talk ideas.Stay up to date with current events, the latest club or restaurant openings in your area, or anything else that might spice things up. Having at least five or six things to hit on will allow you the flexibility to bring up something that fits with the moment you're in. In addition to general talking points, come in with a sense of what this group of people find relevant. If you're going to a party where a jazz band is playing, brush up on music-related topics. Don't force yourself to go to any events or gatherings that seem especially intimidating. You can also try setting flexible time limits for yourself. Even if you want to stay longer, know that you have an agreement with yourself to stay a minimum of, say, two hours. Arriving places early can help you feel more secure, as you will have time to adjust to the atmosphere. Sometimes the panic caused by arriving to a full venue or house can be enough to plunge back into old habits of self-doubt. Use your demeanor to show that you actually want to be approached. If your hands are in your purse or busy texting, others might sense that you are occupied or blatantly uninterested in engaging. Try to envision how you carry yourself when you're around someone you trust. Perhaps your eyes are present and not focused on your feet. Your arms are probably uncrossed, and you're not hiding under layers of sweaters and coats. Review some of your recent experiences, and trust that once you begin talking, you have a heftier conversation piece. Maybe you recently watched a police chase or went on a chat-worthy vacation. Start off with a simple comment about something anyone might be able to respond to--"How's that beer treating you?" or "I know I've heard this song before, but I can't place it!" It's always a safe bet is to comment on your immediate environment. When you share your observations about the neighborhood you're in, the group you're with, or the food being served, you are inviting the person to become a meta-commentator with you. This sets the two of you on a shared mission of finding and sharing oddities and interest in your surroundings. Throw in as many extra tidbits and details as you can. This will help keep the conversation from flat-lining. If someone asks you how you're doing, avoid simply saying "good." Try something like "good, especially considering the day I had yesterday, oh man!" When sharing observations, related experiences, and insights, try to avoid excusing and apologizing for yourself. Lead-ins like "maybe it's just me..." and "sorry, but I have to say..." come off as scared and lacking confidence. .There are certain physical actions that will indicate you are engaged in your conversations with others. Eye contact, hand gestures and nodding all let your listeners know that you care and want to keep on going. When talking is the main challenge, it's easy to forget that half of opening up is truly listening. When you're very focused on what's being said, producing a response comes more naturallyyou won't be caught off guard. Chances are your shyness will prohibit you from talking as much as others, so make up for it in close listening. Open questions are questions that ask for a response that goes beyond just a "yes" or a "no". By asking these questions once you get the gist of a conversation, you will show others that you are taking a real interest in what's going on. For example, if someone is recounting getting stuck in a traffic jam, don't ask how long it took to get home. Instead, try asking "How do you deal with boredom on long trips?" or "What part of coming home makes you the happiest to be there?" Instead of a curt answer like "usually a full hour", you'll get an answer that will smoothly branch out to other topics. What's more, throwing an open question out means that more talkative people will take the lead. Then, you'll have the bold speakers directing themselves toward you, the interested party. Think of yourself as a casual journalist, eager to learn about others and unashamed to probe them to talk about themselves. Not only are you not invading their privacy, but you're letting other attendees talk about the topic in which they have the most fluidity and expertise. The best way to do this is by making an empathetic, person-to-person connection by smiling. When you smile and make eye contact, you are signaling that you're friendly, open to conversation, and are someone who wants to engage. This works equally well with friends and strangers--we're hard-wired to enjoy mutual smiling. It's like giving a long-distance pat on the back! Keep in mind that everyone is present because they want to interact. If you feel as if you're being too forward or imposing on the person, remember that in all likelihood they are relieved and excited to have caught someone's attention. When you send these warm, kind signals out, conversation may be quite different. Instead of introducing yourself formally, you might just hop right in with "This is becoming quite a night, isn't it?" or "Hey there, I can't help but gravitate toward the cheery ones here..." Turn the fearful situation into a place of introspection and personal growth. Become the observer and dig into yourself, answer the questions: why do I feel this way? What caused me to feel this way? Can there be an alternative explanation to what is happening?" Say you're only 30 minutes into a party and you're starting to get anxious. Don't be afraid to use the bathroom or another private space you can find to check in with yourself and use some quick methods to calm down. Don't give up in uncomfortable situations. Allow yourself to become desensitized to moments that you would typically run from. You might find that a little bit of awkwardness or silence can be comical and is not the disaster that you envision it being.

summary: Be prepared. Start out small. Look approachable. Start up conversations. Use confident body language Ask open questions. Make others feel comfortable. Stick it out.

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When you get a new product, such as a chemical peel or even just a facial cleanser, it's important to patch test it first, especially if you have sensitive skin. Patch testing just means you use a small amount on part of your skin to see how you react. In other words, you don't want to rub something all over your face or body and break out in hives everywhere. It's best to limit the area at first. You should also skin test other products, such as shampoos, conditioner, and hair dyes. Basically, if you have sensitive skin, you should skin test any product that comes in contact with your skin. Your inner arm is a good place to test because generally that skin is fairly sensitive. In addition, it won't be too noticeable if you do have a reaction. If the product burns or causes an immediate reaction, wash it off as quickly as possible. If it's a product such as lotion, leave it on your skin. If it's a product like a chemical peel that's meant to be rinsed off, rinse it off at the appropriate time. Wait a full day to see if you have a reaction to the product. A reaction could be your skin turning red, welting up, or showing a rash. You could also have scaliness or oozing skin. Another symptom is itchiness. Next, move to skin testing a more sensitive area. This time, pick a place where the product will be used. For instance, if you are using a facial cleanser, try it just under your ear in a small spot. The reason you need to test it again is because it may affect a more sensitive area of skin even if it doesn't affect your arm. Once again, wait for a full day to see if your skin reacts to the product. If it doesn't, you should be fine to use it.
summary: Understand product skin testing. Put a small amount on your inner arm. Wait for 24 hours. Test a more sensitive area. Wait another day.