This is the white cog at the bottom-left corner of your screen. On the mobile app, you can access your settings by tapping the three horizontal lines in the top-left corner of the window and then clicking on the settings option. If you would like to receive or stop receiving text messages from GroupMe when a new message is sent to a group you're in, tap the sliding button to the right of "Receive SMS Messages". On GroupMe, users can "Like" messages that are sent to a group by tapping the heart icon that displays to the right of the message. If you would like to be notified when this happens, tap the sliding button to the right of "Like Notifications" so that it displays as blue. If you would not like to be notified, slide this button to the left so that it displays as gray. If you would like your contacts in GroupMe to know when you have read a message they send to you or a group you are in, tap the sliding button to the right of "Send Read Receipts" so that it displays as blue. If you would not like to be notified, slide this button to the left so that it displays as gray.

Summary: Navigate to your settings. Turn on/off SMS messages. Turn on/off Like Notifications. Send Read Receipts.


Make sure that the employee has a written record of rules, regulations, and standards. You should also write a detailed job description so that they know what is required of them. Make a point to go over this written record in a conversation, too. That way, you can answer any questions that come up. Don’t just say, “Employees must respond to client emails as soon as possible.” Instead, set clear expectations by saying, “Client emails must be answered within 10 hours.” Tell your employee the rationale behind these expectations. If they understand why they are necessary, they’re more likely to take them seriously. You can go over this each time you need to give the employee a reminder about how to do their job. You could say, “The reason I need you to be here by 7:45 is because I trust you to open the office before other employees arrive at 8.” It’s your job to help your employees succeed, so make sure to give them the proper tools. When you explain your expectations, make sure that you have considered whether they have:  Enough knowledge Enough team members The right equipment Enough time Make sure that your employee understands what will happen if they don’t meet your expectations. Again, give them this information in writing and also follow-up with a conversation. Don’t try to threaten or scare your employee. Instead, calmly tell them what will happen if they don’t succeed. You might say, “If you fail to get me those reports on time, I’ll have to have someone else manage the project.”

Summary: Describe company policies in detail. Explain why each duty is important. Give the employee the resources they need to succeed. Outline the consequences of not meeting standards.


Asking personal questions works best in a casual setting with a friend or two and may not be appropriate for all settings. However, asking personal questions is one way to get to know someone better and in a more in-depth way. Personal questions show that you are interested and want to hear what the person has to say. Ask questions about their life and experiences.  For example, ask, “What was growing up in another country then coming here like for you?” You can also say, “What was it like when you volunteered in Ecuador?” or, “How did you know you wanted to be a rock climber?” You can also ask, “What’s the hardest obstacle you’ve overcome?” Ask someone about their goals and pursuits. This is one way to learn what the person values and how they want to move forward. Learning about someone's goals and dreams can encourage them to open up to you and talk about things that matter quite a bit to them. Some areas to consider asking about might include career, fitness, lifestyle, and hobbies. For example, ask, “What would you like to accomplish in your lifetime?” or, “What milestones would you like to meet in the next five years?” Families shape people in ways that are often significant and meaningful, which affect them their whole lives. Learning about someone’s family can tell you lots about them. You can start out simply and then ask more meaningful questions.  For example, ask, “How many siblings do you have?” and, “Do you get along with your family?” Be aware, however, that not everyone enjoys talking about their family.  If the person appears uncomfortable or wants to change the subject, be respectful and do so. Asking career questions may be best when in a professional setting. For example, if you want to have a meaningful conversation with a coworker, ask them about what brought them to the job or what they enjoy about it. You can also ask where they’d like to see themselves or what their career goal is.  For someone stuck in their job, talking about careers and what they want can be meaningful in taking a step forward and realizing that they have options. However, if the person does not particularly like their job, then you might also try asking about their hobbies. Often you may learn more about a person by asking about their hobbies than by asking about their job. One way to show that you care is by remembering things that are important to the other person. If you know the person has recently moved, adopted a dog, or started a vegetable garden, ask them about it. It’ll show that you were listening and interested in their life. It can also help you understand them more and open the door for more conversation. For example, say, “How was your first marathon? I know you trained so hard.”

Summary: Ask personal questions. Discover their goals and dreams. Learn about their family. Ask questions about their career. Remember your past discussions.


Thereafter click Add and then choose Finish.
Summary: Click the Start button from the taskbar. From the popup menu choose Run and in the dialog box that appears, type mmc and press the enter key or click OK. Click File from the menu bar and in the drop down list choose Add or Remove Snap-in and choose Add. Look for the tab labeled Available Stand-alone Snap-ins and click on Group Policy Object Editor.