Problem: Article: Skype is one of several Voice over Internet Protocol services, which uses wifi or cellular data to call instead of minutes. If the person you are trying to reach is also a Skype user, you can call them for free, regardless of the distance. Get the Skype app in the iOS App Store or Microsoft Store. Then, create an account using your email address.  If the person you’re trying to reach doesn’t have Skype but does have a landline, you’re in luck! All you have to do is buy Skype credit by selecting the call destination location and amount of minutes that you want. Then, you are able to call landline numbers in that region.  You can also purchase monthly subscriptions that allow you to pay a flat monthly fee for unlimited minutes of calling to certain locations. for free international voice and video calling. Like Skype, WhatsApp uses the internet to connect you with the person that you’re trying to call. The only requirement is that the person you’re trying to reach is also a WhatsApp user.  The sound quality of your voice call will depend on the strength of the internet connection of both parties. Make sure your internet connection is strong in order to have the best quality call! While on a voice call, you can switch to a video call by tapping “Video Call” and then selecting “SWITCH.” If the person you’re calling accepts the switch, the call will shift from an audio to a video call. Add up to 4 participants to create a group voice call. If you have 3 other friends that you want to include in the conversation, no worries! While you’re on a voice call with 1 person, tap the “Add participants” options and search for another contact to add to the call. Once you find them, hit “ADD.” to call or video-chat with other Apple device users. FaceTime is the video and audio chatting feature on Apple devices (Macs, iPhones, iPads) that uses data rather than minutes. This means that you can easily make video and audio calls internationally without worrying about extra fees. If you’re traveling to Mexico and you put a Mexican SIM card in your phone, go to Settings and then open FaceTime settings. Double-check that your Mexican phone number is listed and selected under “You can be reached by FaceTime at.”
Summary: Use Skype to call both landlines and other Skype accounts. Use WhatsApp Turn to FaceTime

Problem: Article: How you handle an embarrassing situation depends on what has happened to embarrass you. For example, if you did something wrong, like made an inappropriate comment to a friend, you may feel embarrassed because you should not have said what you did. But if you feel embarrassed because you did something by accident, like tripping and falling in front of a large group of people, that is a different situation. Each situation requires a slightly different approach to overcome the feelings of embarrassment. If you did something wrong, you will need to apologize for your mistake. Having to apologize might make you feel a bit more embarrassed, but it is necessary to deal with the original embarrassment and move forward. Make sure that your apology is sincere and direct. Try saying something like, “I am sorry that I did/said that. I didn’t mean it. I will try to be more thoughtful in the future.” After you have apologized (if it was necessary), you need to forgive yourself for what you did or said. Forgiving yourself is an important step in dealing with embarrassment because it will help you to stop beating yourself up. By forgiving yourself, you are sending yourself the message that you made an honest mistake and it is nothing to dwell on. Try telling yourself something like, “I forgive myself for what I did. I am only human and I am bound to make mistakes sometimes.” While you don’t want to ignore the embarrassing thing that you did or said, after you have evaluated it and dealt with the situation you should move on. You can help yourself and other move past the embarrassing thing by changing the subject or inviting them to do something else. For example, after you have apologized and forgiven yourself for saying something inappropriate to a friend, ask them if they watched the news last night. Or, pay them a compliment. Say something like, “Hey, I love your outfit. Where did you get it?”
Summary: Evaluate the situation. Apologize if necessary. Forgive yourself and stop beating yourself up. Distract yourself and others.

Problem: Article: If possible, get a list of people attending the event ahead of time. Reach out to people you'd like to meet up with via e-mail. Send a short, quick e-mail that says something like, "Hi, I loved your book and it looks like we'll both be at the conference next week. I'd love to meet up." You can also read up on attendees' interests and experience so you'll have something to ask about to break the ice. For example, "So, you went to University of Michigan? I got my masters there." You can ease yourself into socialization if you arrive before an event is too crowded. Arriving early means you can identify people to talk to and strike up a conversation with a smaller group. You'll be less overwhelmed, as you'll be exposed to people gradually rather than all at once. Do you have a more extroverted friend or co-worker attending the event? Ask them for help. Ask whether they want to attend together and you can stick by them if you're feeling overwhelmed. They can help introduce you to others so you don't have to make the first move if you feel intimidated. Make sure the person is okay helping you out, however. You can easily annoy a colleague by following them around if they prefer to be left alone. It can be hard to have deep conversations if you're feeling overwhelmed by an event. Instead, strive to have brief conversations with a variety of people who interest you. Get contact information from these people. You can build the relationship later by following up via e-mail and meeting one on one. If you start to feel drained by a networking event, it's okay to step away and recharge for a few minutes. If you need a few minutes, politely end a conversation by saying you need to get a drink, run to the restroom, or something similar. Step out for a minute to relax before returning to the event.
Summary: Contact people ahead of time. Arrive early. Lean on someone else for help. Have brief conversations with a variety of people. Take time out when you need it.

Problem: Article: If you want your sandcastle to be 5 by 5 feet (1.5 by 1.5 m), then outline a 5 by 5-foot area. Use a stick or shovel to mark the outside perimeters. Use large buckets, shovels, and garden spades to pile the sand over the entire area. For the best results, use sand that is located below the tide line. This sand is typically wet and compact. Alternatively, mix one part sand with one part water in a bucket. Use this sand to create your base. Use a stick to poke a grid of holes into the base of sand. Slowly pour buckets of water over the entire base. Let the water drain all the way through the sand.  Pour one bucket of water for every 1 foot (0.30 m) of sand. If the sand still feels too loose or dry, then add more water. Press on the sand with your hands to pack it down. You can also use your feet to pack the sand down. Pack the sand down until it feels like a solid block beneath you. You can also roll a large bucket over the sand to pack it down. Use your shovels and buckets to pile more sand onto the base. Poke holes into the sand with a stick. Pour water into the sand and pack it down with your hands and feet. Keep adding sand and water until you have a solid base of sand that is at least 1 to 2 feet (0.30 to 0.61 m) high.
Summary:
Outline an area as big as you want your sandcastle to be. Pile 6 inches (15 cm) of sand evenly over the entire area. Pour water into the sand to make it compact. Use your hands and feet to pack the sand down. Add another 6 inches (15 cm) of sand.