This may feel foreign at first, but give it a go and see just how the conversation opens up dramatically. Here are some thought-provoking questions to inspire more conversation:  Given all you have accomplished so far, what do you think has been the most important to you/beneficial to your community? If you could be rich, famous, or influential, which would you choose and why? Is this the best time of your life? If you could only own 10 things, what would they be? If you had to choose only five foods and two drinks for the rest of your life, what would they be? Do you believe people make happiness or stumble across it? What would you do if you could wear an invisibility cloak? Do you believe in free will? What sort of animal do you think you would be if someone could change you into one? Who is your favorite superhero and why? Which five people out of all history would you choose to invite to an intimate dinner party at your house? If you won a few million in the lottery tomorrow, how would you spend it? If you could be famous for a week, what would you be known for? (Or which celebrity would you choose to be?) Do you still believe in Santa? Could you live without the internet? What's your dream vacation? Return to these "winning" conversation tactics time and time again as long as they continue to work for you. Equally, remember the topics that seem to make people feel uncomfortable or bored and avoid these in the future. Dig around into what's going on in the world and try asking your conversation partner his thoughts about the latest big incident in the news (remember though, in most cases it is best to avoid politics). Keep in mind funny new stories that could get you a laugh as well as remind your conversation partner of funny news stories he has read recently. Coming up with good conversation topics is part of what makes for good conversation, but how you convey the topics of conversation that you do come up with matters also. Be sure to get to the point of the topic without meandering about aimlessly. Try to not digress into tangents as you are bringing up a conversation topic or you risk losing your conversation partner's attention!
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One-sentence summary -- Spark a new direction with hypotheticals. Keep a note of what gets good responses in your conversations. Read up on current events. Practice conciseness.


Especially if it pains you to even think about them. They're not worth a quick thought. If you do something like go to the beach with your best friends, or have a barbecue with your family, you'll be too busy having fun to think about the person. Go shopping with your BFF or siblings. This is something I had a lot of trouble doing. Don't yell at yourself if you still like the person, over time the crush will fade. Don't worry, you'll find that perfect person one day. This person was a lesson to be learned from, so watch for the signs of what to avoid in future!
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One-sentence summary -- Completely rid yourself of that person. Get out more. Give yourself time. Keep looking.


Set your oven to 325°F (163°C) and let it heat up. The process of seasoning cast iron involves coating it with a layer of oil and baking it. Seasoning, or curing, the pan will cover it with a non-stick surface, make the pan easier to clean, and protect it from rust.  Most new cast iron pans come pre-seasoned, but you'll have to season any that haven't been cured by the manufacturer.  You can still season a new pan if it comes pre-seasoned, and you should definitely season an old or second-hand cast iron pan before using it. Fill a sink with a small amount of hot, soapy water. Immerse a clean sponge in the soapy water, then wash the cast iron pan. Rinse the pan under hot water and dry it completely with a clean towel.  You can also use a dish brush with stiff bristles to clean the pan. Most people recommend not washing cast iron with soap once it has been seasoned, because the soap can slowly remove the seasoning. However, because you're about to season the pan, use soap now to make sure the pan is clean. Dip a clean cloth or paper towel into some vegetable shortening. Rub the shortening over the inside and outside of the skillet to coat the pan with a thin and even layer. It’s best to use a small amount of solid shortening for seasoning, because too much shortening or using liquid oil can leave a sticky residue on the pan. Place a cookie sheet or piece of foil on the bottom rack of the oven. Then place the skillet upside down on the middle rack. Bake the empty skillet for an hour. The baking sheet is important because it will catch any shortening that melts and drips off the pan. After an hour, turn off the oven. Leave the skillet in the oven as it cools, about one to two hours. Remove the pan from the oven once it’s cool. Buff the pan by rubbing it with a paper towel or clean cloth to remove excess shortening. When you're finished, the pan should be a smooth and shiny black. Over time, this non-stick layer may wear away, especially if you use the pan to cook non-fatty foods. Repeat the seasoning process every few months, or when:  The pan loses its luster and becomes dull The color changes from black to dark gray Food starts sticking to the pan
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Preheat your oven. Wash and dry the skillet. Coat the skillet with shortening. Bake the skillet. Cool and clean the skillet. Repeat as necessary.