The menu button features three vertical dots. ” That particular user will now be blocked from contacting you in Google+ and Google Hangouts.

Summary: Launch the Google+ app on your Android device. Use the search feature at the top of your Google+ session to navigate to the profile of the user you want blocked. Tap on the menu button located at the top of the user's profile to access additional options. Tap on “Block,” then on “OK.


The first step in taking a girl to the prom is also the hardest: you have to ask her to go with you. You can do this simply, by pulling her aside between classes, or more elaborately.   If you’re not crushing on anyone at the moment, consider asking a close friend to prom. You already know you’ll have a good time with her. If you don't want to go with anyone in particular, you can also go with a big group of your single friends. If you feel up to the challenge, ask a girl to the prom with an elaborate promposal. Promposals should be fun and creative, so try to find a fun and personal way to ask your date to join you.  Try covering her bed with balloons that read “I have a big question to pop…will you go to prom with me?”  Make her a sign out of legos that reads, "Lego to Prom!"  Have a pizza sent to her house with writing on the box, reading "Is this too cheesy or will you go to prom with me?" If you or your date have close circles of friends, you may want to team up and go to prom as a group. You may also run into a situation where you and your date disagree on which group to go with. Be a gentleman and let her choose.  It ultimately doesn’t matter which group you go with. You’ll see your friends at the prom either way. If you choose to skip the group, that’s okay too. It just means you and your date will have more time alone. Depending on who you're going to prom with, you may want to take a limo. You may also want to skip the limo and take separate cars. Talk it over with your date and your group and decide what works best for your vision and your prom budget.  If you need to accommodate a large number of people, school buses and party buses are also great options. Pick a point person to collect all the money and make all the arrangements. Make sure you get them your money on time. Most proms are black tie, which means renting a tux is a necessity. Talk with your date and find out what kind of dress she’s planning to wear. Then look for a tux that goes with that theme.  It’s not necessary to match your vest and tie to your date’s dress. You’re better off going with a neutral color, like navy blue or black. Rent your tux early. There are only so many rental places and they run out quickly. Remember to pick your tux up on the correct day and return it the day after the prom. The corsage is a small arrangement of flowers you’ll give to your date to wear on her wrist or dress. The arrangement should match her dress, so ask your date to give you a color swatch of what she plans to wear. Bring that swatch to the florist when you go to buy your corsage.  Florists get incredibly busy around prom, so order your corsage at least two weeks prior to prom. For bonus points, ask your date if there’s a style of corsage she likes. Ask her to send you a picture, then give that picture to the florist to use as inspiration. To add a personal or creative touch, you can make your date's prom corsage at home. It will also save your money. Some proms include dinner as part of the experience, but some don’t. If your prom doesn’t, plan to make dinner reservations for your group. Figure out how many people will be attending, then look for a restaurant that can accommodate your party.  Generally, the good restaurants fill up fast, so try to make your reservations at least three weeks before prom. The restaurant you choose should be nice (not a chain restaurant) and something everyone can enjoy. A steakhouse or Italian restaurant is usually a good bet.

Summary: Ask the girl. Consider a promposal. Decide if you want to go as part of a group. Decide on transportation. Rent your tux. Buy a corsage. Make dinner reservations.


Contact federal officials such as your United States Senator or member of Congress if you have an opinion on a national issue, such as Social Security, Medicare or defense. Get in touch with state and local officials for questions or problems specific to your region, or to share concerns about the local legislation. Most states have an assembly or a legislature as well as a state senate. You can also appeal directly to the governor, mayor, and city or town council. For example, if you are a farmer with an interest in promoting your organic farm, contact the U.S. Department of Agriculture rather than the president or your senator. This can be found online, by searching sites such as USA.gov and Congress.org, in your local printed directories and in government buildings such as post offices and libraries. Your U.S. Senator and member of Congress will have a local office as well as an office address in Washington, D.C. Be sure to sign your name and include your contact information. The government official you are contacting might need to get in touch with you for more information or to offer you assistance. Keep your letter brief, on point and professional. Rambling letters that go on for pages and pages are less likely to be taken seriously than succinct, well-written correspondence.

Summary: Determine which government officials to contact. Work with federal, state and local agencies as well as elected officials. Locate the appropriate contact information. Find the address you will use to send a letter. Write a letter outlining the help you need or your opinion on a particular issue. Mail the letter to the correct address with the right amount of postage.


From writing your CV to performing your work duties, a mastery of English is essential in order to work in NZ. Further, most visas have an English language requirement. Even if you are a native speaker, you should take some time to attune your ears to the Kiwi accent and slang. You can find helpful resources on Work Talk, a tool designed to improve communication between NZ employers and employees from other cultures: http://worktalk.immigration.govt.nz/. Instead of listing every position you’ve ever held, your CV should be concise and 2 to 3 pages at most. It should include your contact information, experience relevant to the job opening, and relevant skills. When you note your skills, include examples of how you applied them at past positions.  For instance, describe (in one line or sentence) how you increased profit margins and reduced expenses at a past job instead of just listing "purchasing" and "inventory control" as skills. If you’re not a native English speaker, have someone proofread your CV. You can find CV examples and templates here: https://www.careers.govt.nz/job-hunting/cvs-and-cover-letters/templates/. Include a cover letter with your CV that concisely explains why you want the job, what you can offer the employer, and how you’ve applied key skills at other positions.  Your cover letter should be short. Aim for 3 to 4 paragraphs of 2 to 3 sentences each. Do your best to track down the name of the hiring manager or the position's direct supervisor. Address your cover letter to them instead of writing a vague salutation, like "To whom it may concern." Your potential employer will expect you to include contact information for at least 2 references. Ask your references beforehand, let them know what positions you're applying for, and send them your CV so they know which skills you’d like to promote. Don't include references for every position you've ever held. You can include more than 2 references if you have a solid reason, but don't just add references to fluff up your CV. For instance, if you have 3 relevant past jobs with varying responsibilities, you could include a reference for each.
Summary: Master Kiwi English. Create a New Zealand-style curriculum vitae (CV). Send a cover letter. Include contact info for two references.