Problem: Article: When sending business correspondence, use a professional, clear email address. Avoid nicknames or unnecessary symbols and numbers. A variation of your name can work well. For example: Smit.smith@company.com would be fine. If your current email address is connected with a social media profile that contains any unprofessional content, create and use a different address. Also, adjust your privacy settings on social media. Before you ask for an internship, research the company at which you would like to work. Visit their website. Read any news articles about them. If the company has an accessible product, like social media, use the product for a week to test it. Use your insights to craft your letter. Prospective employers appreciate candidates who know something about the company and can demonstrate this knowledge coherently. It is beneficial to have a connection at a company. Use social networks like LinkedIn and Facebook to conduct keyword searches for the company. If contacts come up, check their positions. Politely request a phone or in-person interview. Ask for tips regarding your internship application.  With LinkedIn you can see which of your contacts’ contacts work at a firm. Do not hesitate to ask your contact to connect you with one of their contacts. Do be tactful, though, and do not ask the same person for assistance repeatedly. Many universities provide online alumni databases. You can search for people with certain jobs or workplaces through these sites. Alumni who provide their contact information often are open to receiving emails or phone calls from students.  When discussing the company with your contact, mention that you are interested in an internship. Ask about the company’s organizational structure, work environment, goals, etc. Does the internship posting include the name of the contact person? If so, use that person's name and email address. If there is not a listed contact person, call the company to ask who is in charge of internship recruitment. If no one is in charge, address your email to a senior person in human resources at the company. If you speak to any person at the firm, you can mention this in the beginning of your email. When you cannot find the name of any employee, address your email to "Dear Sir or Madam." You want your email to be noticed in a high-volume inbox. For example, you could write, “Company X Internship Application: Joanna Smith.” If applicable, use the specific subject line requested by the employer.
Summary: Create a professional email address. Research the company. Find a mutual contact. Determine the recipient. Be specific with your subject line.

Problem: Article: Trimming off edge fat and silver skin will help your steak cook evenly and get rid of hard-to-chew bits. Gently slide the blade of a short, sharp knife under the unwanted pieces and slide the blade down to remove the fat in thin layers. Trim fat carefully and in thin layers. Trimming too quickly could end up taking chunks of meat off, too. Steak is marbled with fat, which helps keep it moist and tender. Trim away large chunks of fat around the edges, but don’t worry about trying to pick out small veins of fat in the center of the steak. Those will render down as you grill the steak.
Summary: Trim off edge fat and silver skin in thin layers.

Problem: Article: Surfer girls often have wet, wavy hair. To achieve this, mist your hair with a matte hair spray to get it a little damp. From there, douse your hair in some sea salt spray. Then, you can use your fingers to bunch your hair to create messy waves.  If your hair is already damp, just use the sea salt spray. You should avoid using sea salt spray, however, if you were actually at the beach, as too much salt could damage your hair. A long braid can give your hair a mermaid vibe. If you have longer braid, try braiding it into a single long braid that hangs over your shoulder. This is a great look to pair with hats. You want the sun-kissed look of someone who spends a lot of time on the beach. Bronzer can help you achieve this. You can dust your face with a layer of bronzer to give yourself a believable tan. If you actually do spend a lot of time on the beach, use sunscreen under your bronzer and choose a bronzer with SPF protection. Surfer girls spend a lot of time in water. Therefore, elaborate makeup isn't exactly realistic. Neutral tones that match your natural skin work best.  If you use foundation, use only a light amount that matches your skin. Stick to neutral tones of eye shadow and lipstick, if you use them at all. Minimize your use of things like eye liner or mascara. If they're used, use them very lightly.
Summary: Use sea salt spray to create a wet look. Braid your hair. Use bronzer. Opt for neutral tones with makeup.

Problem: Article: Oftentimes, relationships take a turn for the worst because you are only able to spot your partner’s faults. As you work to rebuild trust, attempt to clear up the fog that has been clouding your view. Recount all the wonderful reasons you chose this partner. Challenge yourselves to see the good in each other. Each day for a week, share three things you admire about your partner. Or, express joy for something nice your partner did. Betrayal creeps into a relationship when one or both partners doesn’t feel empowered to communicate. You should be able to share your thoughts, feelings, and opinions without censorship. Improve your communication habits by speaking with “I’” statements.  ”I” statements decrease the chance of your partner getting offended by your words. They allow you to take ownership of any thoughts or feelings you have. These statements usually start with “I feel. For example, you might come home from a party and say, “I felt ignored at the birthday party. I felt like you were talking to everyone but me.” This is much less accusatory than saying “You ignored me at the party!” Sometimes, it hurts when your partner brushes against a weak spot. Maybe you are sensitive about your family and your partner makes a tactless remark. You think “What a jerk!” or “Did she intentionally criticize me?” In order to rebuild your trust, you have to turn the volume down on this defensiveness and start giving your partner the benefit of the doubt.  If you attack everything your partner says, they will start censoring their words around you. That’s the slippery slope before lying and betrayal reenter the picture. Besides, your partner probably has your best interests at heart. Don’t expect everything that comes out of their mouth to be spun in gold. Hold yourself and your partner to realistic standards and your relationship will thrive. As you and your partner begin to communicate more openly and regularly, it can help to refine your listening skills. Listening to your partner when they speak is a great way to show that you respect them and gain their trust.  When your partner is speaking, give them your full attention. Remove distractions like cellphones and TVs. Wait to have serious discussions when the kids are preoccupied or asleep. Make frequent eye contact. And, rest your arms and legs at your sides with a relaxed posture. Smile or nod as appropriate. When your partner finishes speaking, paraphrase what they said to be sure you got it right. You might say, “It sounds like you are saying…” or something similar. This confirms that you were listening and makes your partner feel better validated than if you rushed to offer a response. Mutual betrayal can take a toll on a relationship. If you and your partner are struggling to restore trust, see a professional couples therapist. A therapist can help you clarify your relationship goals and devise practical strategies to improve honesty and communication.
Summary:
Strive to see the good in your partner. Practice non-defensive communication. Be realistic. Practice  active listening. See a couples therapist.