Instead of chattering and saying everything that crosses your mind, try to speak with intention. Mentally decide what you're going to say and how you're going to say it. You'll appear more confident, especially if you're not pausing and saying, "um," a lot. instead of chatting. If you talk too much, you're probably not asking questions or you're not giving people enough time to answer. You'll have a more fulfilling conversation if everyone is interacting and responding with each other. Ask a meaningful question and then wait until the person actually responds. Don't interrupt or answer the question for them. Asking questions is especially important in meetings, negotiations, or class. Genuinely listen to others and ask yourself if you're contributing to the conversation. If someone else has already said what you were going to say, there's no need to repeat it. Wait to talk until you can say something that's useful or enlightening. The more you practice this, the more people will value what you have to say.

Summary: Give yourself time to think before you talk. Ask questions Speak if you can add value to the conversation.


Go to the start menu, choose Microsoft Office, and click on Microsoft Access. You need to open a new blank Access database to import the Excel sheet into it.  Choose "blank desktop database" to create a new database within the Access program. Give it a new name if you want. Click "create." The next step is to pull the Excel spreadsheet (or more than one) into the Access database.  Click on "External Data" in the toolbar once you are within the Access database manager. Choose "Excel."In some versions of Access, you will find this function by clicking on "file" in the toolbar and "Get External Data."  Where it says "file name," click "browse." This will allow you to find your Excel sheet on your computer. Leave the box checked that says "import the source data into a new table in the current database." It will be checked by default. When you find the Excel spreadsheet you want to import on your computer, click on it.  Click "OK." This will take you into the wizard for importing Excel into Access.

Summary: Open the Access program on your computer. Import an Excel spreadsheet into Access.


This serrated metal wheel, also called the striker, is the part of the lighter that creates a spark. When you roll the wheel down into the lighter chamber, it strikes against a piece of flint. The resultant spark ignites the gas from the fuel well, creating a small, steady flame. The red ignition button, when pressed, releases the gas valve to the fuel tank. In order to light the lighter, you'll need to strike the sparkwheel and hold the ignition button at the exact same time. When you spin the wheel, you make a spark. When you hold the button, you release a steady stream of gas. When you do to the two at the same time, the spark ignites the gas and sends a small flame through the hole at the top of the lighter. The flame will keep burning for as long as you hold the button.

Summary: Find the sparkwheel. Know the function of the ignition button. Envision how the lighter works.


Don't pick at any crust or scabs that will form. It can take up to a year for the wound to heal completely. Poor blood flow in the area of the upper cartilage of the ear keeps the risk of infection high and the rate of healing low during the entire process. While keloids, deposits of skin, and some malformation from the pierced cartilage are expected, redness, swelling, heat, or oozing from the wound that persists for days is not. See a doctor if symptoms last as long as a week, as courses of antibiotics and surgical intervention may be required, and average hospital stays are over two days. These solutions kill living cells and can damage the capillaries and healing tissue in the ear. Keeping the site clear of foreign debris and clean will help significantly reduce the risk of infection. However, for a number of piercings of specific structures of the ear a piercing gun cannot find adequate purchase, as they are designed around use on the earlobe.  Seek immediate medical attention if ear deformities begin appearing.
Summary: Wash with a sterile saline solution twice a day. Keep an eye on the piercing site. Avoid using sterilizing or antimicrobial solutions like rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide to continue cleaning the wound site. Anticipate cartilage fracture, whether a piercing gun is used or a piercing needle is administered by hand.