You can retrieve the IMEI/MEID number on virtually any phone by dialing in the universal code. Dial *#06#. You typically will not need to press the Call or Send button, as the IMEI/MEID number will appear as soon as you finish dialing the code. Your IMEI/MEID number will appear in a new window on your phone. Write the number down as it is not possible to copy and paste it from your phone's display. Most phones will tell you when the number is displayed if it is an IMEI or MEID number. If your phone doesn't you can verify which number it is by checking what carrier you use. GSM networks like AT&T and T-Mobile use IMEI numbers. CDMA networks such as Sprint, Verizon, and US Cellular use MEID numbers.

Summary: Dial the IMEI code. Copy the number.


Once a member of your fishing party has caught a tuna on the line, slow the speed of the fishing boat and don’t make any unnecessary turns. This will make it easier for the angler to reel in the tuna. If the boat accelerates or makes sharp turns, the tuna may break the line or slip the hook. Under these conditions, the tuna should swim up alongside the boat and present itself for gaffing. If you feel impatient and strike too early, you’ll likely miss the fish altogether and have to start the gaffing process over again. Stay patient: allow the person holding the fishing rod to work the fish in close to the boat. Don’t strike with the gaff until the tuna is alongside the boat.  If you’re standing in the stern of a fishing boat, wait to gaff at least until the tuna is flush with the back wall of the boat. New gaffers make a common mistake by attempting to gaff a tuna too early, when it’s still trailing behind the boat. Since the gaff hook is curved, you can’t drive it straight into the tuna. Do not gaff a tuna from its near side (close to the wall of the boat). Instead, reach the gaff over the tuna’s head and body, and point the hook back towards yourself to impale the fish. This will also benefit you by decreasing the chance that you’ll cut the fishing line. If you reach in front of the fish’s head and over the fishing line, you risk slicing the line with the sharp point of the gaff.

Summary: Keep the boat heading straight, at a low speed. Wait for the tuna to come alongside the boat. Reach the gaff over the tuna.


It’s nearly impossible to get over someone you have to see constantly, even if it’s just pictures of them on social media. What can also make the situation worse is if you see posts about them with a romantic interest. You can stop torturing yourself by not having to look at them on your social media accounts. You can unfriend or stop following the person so you don’t have to see their pictures or posts. If you don’t want the person to know you aren’t seeing their posts anymore, you can simply unfollow them, which allows you to remain friends but doesn’t put their posts in your newsfeeds. Having the person’s number in your phone is too tempting. You may feel the constant need to call or text, particularly if you’ve had a few drinks. To resist reaching out, remove them as a contact. You may also want to block them from contacting you. It may seem harsh, but you likely won’t be able to get over the person if you continue to interact with them. If you’re friends with the person you can’t date, you may still have to interact with them because of your situation. Doing so, however, is likely extremely difficult and can make getting over them even harder. Refrain from attending events with them, and decline any invites you receive from them. This may make the person confused, particularly if they aren’t aware of how you feel, but it’s what you need to do to move on. If the person is aware of how you feel, you can tell them the reason why you can’t spend time with them. For instance, you could say, “You know I enjoy spending time with you, but it’s too hard for me to be around you right now. I hate to do this, but I’m not going to be able to hang out with you until I get my feelings under control.” It may be difficult for them to understand right now, but they may eventually get your reasons. If this person is a coworker or other acquaintance that you can't completely detach from, try your best to limit interaction as much as possible. If you and this person don't work closely together, it may be as simple as avoiding areas where they hang out.  If you do work closely with this person, you might consider asking your boss for a reassignment or seeing if you could switch to a new project with a different team. All in all, just make sure you don't let your emotional connection to the person interfere with your professionalism. Stay cordial, but don't go out of your want to connect with them. If you had a relationship with the person, it may seem like a good idea to engage in physical contact with them, particularly if that was the basis of your relationship. Although this is tempting because you like the person, doing so will only make things harder for you. You will likely become more attached to the person if you spend time with them in this way. Plus, sex adds a whole host of other potential problems into the picture. If you have decided not to be with them, don't be with them in any way.

Summary: Remove the person from your social media contacts. Delete the person from your phone (if you have one). Resist spending time with them whenever possible. Communicate with the person only when necessary. Don’t give into temptation.


Wearing a shirt or sweater to hide your hickey may be the easiest way to protect your love bite from the world. Whether you're a male or female, here are a few things you can try:  A turtleneck sweater. A turtleneck long-sleeved shirt. A jacket or a sweater with a collar that covers your neck. Just make sure you normally wear this type of thing, or your friends will be more likely to notice your hickey because they will be laughing at your popped collar. Don't wear a turtleneck in the middle of the summer. That will just draw more attention to your neck. Girls can still try wearing tank tops with a high collar while they're still trendy. Wear a top that draws attention away from your neck. Try wearing a shirt that has a funny logo on it, stripes, or an unusual zipper. The busier your top, the less likely people will be to look at your neck. The right accessory can also help hide your hickey if your shirt just isn't doing the trick. Here are some accessories to try:  A scarf is the most common accessory to use to hide your hickey. Just make sure you're wearing it during the right season and that if you're indoors, you don't look weird when you keep your scarf on. And you may want to avoid wearing a scarf if you never wear a scarf. If you're really preppy, drape a sweater across your shoulders, but only do it if you've tried this look before. If you're desperate, you can stick a bandage over the hickey and make up a story. If you're a guy, you can use a bug bite as an excuse, and if you're a girl, you can say you burned yourself with a curling iron. If you have a cat, you can say he scratched you. But remember that making up a story is more likely to draw attention to you. If you're a girl or a long-haired man, then obviously covering your hickey with your hair is the way to go. Just make sure you check to see that your hair is in place. Avoid wearing jewelry that draws attention to your neck. Ladies, instead of wearing a necklace or earrings, wear cool rings or bracelets. Men, put away your dog tags or chains, and wear a watch instead.
Summary: Hide the hickey with the right shirt. Hide the hickey with the right accessory.