Problem: Article: You can use any pattern you like and any fabric, but cravats are typically made with soft fabrics (as opposed to stiff ones) that are more comfortable to wear and easier to wrap and tie. You can even use two different fabrics if you’d like to make a reversible cravat. Popular fabric choices include:  Satin Soft cotton Muslin Silk For this project, you will need some pins, a sewing machine, thread, scissors, a steam iron and ironing board, a measuring tape, a flat work area (such as a table), pattern paper and a pencil, a pattern pencil or chalk, and two strips of fabric that are at least 9 inches (23 cm) wide and about 2.2 yards (2 meters) long.  To make a cravat that only wraps once around your neck, the fabric can be only 1.6 yards (1.5 meters). If you don’t have access to a sewing machine, you can hand stitch the cravat, meaning you’ll need a sewing needle instead. Whatever that measurement is, subtract one-half inch (1.3 cm), and divide that in half. Write this measurement down, as you will need it in the next step to create your pattern. To make a generic or one-size cravat, use eight or nine inches as your measurement. Draw a rectangle that’s 2.5 inches (6.3 cm) wide and the correct length based on the neck measurement from the previous step.  Now, connect that rectangle to an elongated hexagon that’s 7 inches (17.8 cm) wide,   and between 21 and 31 inches (53 to 78.8 cm) long, depending on how long you want your cravat to be. Make sure the center of the original rectangle connects with the lengthwise center of the hexagon. When you are finished, cut out the pattern.
Summary: Choose a fabric. Gather your supplies. Measure your neck. Draw the pattern.

Problem: Article: Many logic problems try to distract you or lead you down the wrong path. Don't follow the first train of thought that enters your head; look at each word and see if there's a simple answer that's easy to miss. For example: "A cell phone has fallen down a one foot (30cm) hole. How do you retrieve it? You have a wheel of cheese, three chicken feathers, and a flute." The question is designed to get you thinking about how to use bizarre objects in a creative way, but consider each word and you'll notice the hole is shallow enough to reach down and pick up the cell phone. Some questions will fool you by appearing too easy, when they're actually more complicated than they seem. You can avoid most of these trick questions by pausing and thinking the problem through before you make a snap decision. For instance, "A wind is blowing from the east, but you are facing the south side of a tree. Which way are the leaves blowing?" If you don't stop to think, you might have heard "east wind" and automatically answer "east". However, the wind is blowing from the east, so the leaves are actually blowing west. Many logical reasoning test questions provide you with a list of statements and ask you what you can deduce from them, usually with multiple choice answers to choose from. If the answer is not obvious to you, take the time to go through each option in turn and weight it against each statement. If one answer contradicts a statement, or you can't see how to deduce that answer from that given information, cross that answer off. For timed tests, if you cannot narrow it down to exactly one answer (or however many the instructions request), you may need to take a guess and move on. Make a note on your notepaper to go back to that question at the end if you have time. If you are preparing for the logical reasoning section of an exam, find a practice booklet or take practice tests online. This is the best way to prepare, since you will become familiar with the exact type of logic problems they use. There are many practice tests available online for free for any major standardized school exam. If you can't find your exact exam, search for practice logic tests that match your education level. If you are asked a strange logic question or out-of-the-blue question at a job interview, the interviewer is not looking for the "right answer". He or she is giving you an opportunity to demonstrate your reasoning ability. Explain every step of your logic, and feel free to give multiple answers or assume extra information as long as you make every detail clear to your interviewer. A complicated answer that takes into account several possibilities will look better than a short, correct answer that doesn't show any logical reasoning ability. If the question doesn't give you enough information, make an assumption or estimate and state it clearly. For instance, say "Let's say the skyscraper is 100 stories tall and has 20 windows on each story" or "First, I'll assume everyone is following the speed limit, and then I'll consider what changes if some people are traveling faster."
Summary: Consider each word in the question for hidden easy answers. Consider the question again before answering. For multiple choice logical reasoning questions, consider each option in turn. Take practice tests if you are preparing for an exam. If you're at a job interview, realize that they want to hear your reasoning.

Problem: Article: Tap the Gmail app, which resembles a red "M" on a white background. This will open your Gmail inbox if you're logged in. If you aren't logged in, you'll need to enter your email address and password when prompted. It's in the top-left corner of the screen. Doing so prompts a pop-out menu. This option is at the bottom of the pop-out menu. The Settings menu will open. You'll find this on the Settings page. It's at the bottom of the page. This will ensure that any email you send will have to be confirmed before it leaves your inbox from now on, thus preventing you from accidentally sending an email. If you see a checkmark to the right of this option, it's already enabled.
Summary: Open Gmail. Tap ☰. Scroll down and tap Settings. Tap General settings. Scroll down and tap Confirm before sending.

Problem: Article: When you’re around your friend or family member, model positive thinking and optimism for them. Offer to help them come up with some mantras or affirmations to use when they start to feel paranoid.  For instance, the person might find it helpful to repeat something like, “Everyone is too busy worrying about themselves to think about me,” or “Even though I feel scared, I’m not really in danger.” Encourage the person to write down the mantra and keep it with them so they can read it when they need it. Invite the person to share their thoughts with you or someone else they trust if they need a reality check. Encourage them to give people the benefit of the doubt if they aren’t sure about someone’s intentions towards them. This strategy works best for people with mild paranoia who can accept that their judgment is sometimes unsound. Severely paranoid people may not be willing to ask for other people’s perspectives. A healthy lifestyle can make mental health issues easier to manage. Help your friend or family member find ways to cut down on stress, get enough rest, and maintain good diet and exercise habits. For example, including physical activity as a part of their daily routine can help improve their mood and boost cognitive functioning that may be impaired with paranoia. Many people with paranoia-related issues have unique talents or a successful career. Recognize the areas where your friend or family member shines, and encourage them to keep doing things they enjoy and are good at. Let's say your friend is really creative. You might encourage them to submit their artwork to a local art contest to keep them occupied and focus on positive activities. If your friend or family member has an illness like schizophrenia, help them come up with an emergency plan when they’re stable. Gather important contact information like their doctor’s phone number, and discuss who will take care of any children or pets they have if they are hospitalized. Have the person keep this information with them at all times, such as written on a card or on a piece of paper.
Summary:
Help the person maintain a positive state of mind. Help the person put their paranoid thoughts into perspective. Encourage the person to adopt balanced habits. Encourage the person to contribute in areas of life where they excel. Prepare for crisis situations.