Technology has made avoiding small talk easier than ever. Pretend to take a call, or make it a point to always have headphones in to prevent strangers and acquaintances from engaging. You can also cut the conversation short at anytime with some variation of “I’m too busy to talk.” For example, if your co-worker meets you at the snack machine, just cut them off with a quick line like “Can’t talk. I have a deadline.” There is no need to be offensive when you decline. You should, however, make your decision firm and final. If you make up a flimsy excuse as to why you can’t attend, the host/hostess is likely to accommodate you and insist you come.  A great way to avoid nearly any event is to say something to the effect of “I’m sorry. I already have other plans.” You do not have to explain yourself if you decline an invitation. You can simply say, "I'm sorry, but I can't make it." Favors sometimes feel like chores that you must do. Instead, make saying “No” an option and say it confidently. Again, you do not need to be rude to get your point across. If your friend asks you to house-sit, simply say “I’m sorry. That doesn’t work for me.” You can offer an explanation if you’d like, but there is no need for excuses. If you feel like your friends and family are a problem, it might be healthier to build a new support system than to cut yourself off from people. Try meeting new people with similar interests to your own. Look for people who hang out in the same places, work in the same field, or generally like the same things as you do.
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One-sentence summary -- Avoid small talk. Decline invitations to social gatherings. Refuse to do favors. Consider building a new support system.

Q: Emotional intimacy is comprised of empathy, understanding, and compassion, which all hinge on being a good listener to your partner. Build your emotional intimacy by learning to listen and truly understand one another. When your partner speaks, lean in and let them finish their thoughts before cutting them off or adding what you want to say.  Aim to understand their thoughts and feelings before contributing your own. Ask questions to better understand each other. Reflect your understanding back to your partner to make sure you’ve got it right by saying something like, “What I hear you saying is that you haven’t brought it up because you’ve been ashamed.” For some couples, sex is a taboo subject and it’s difficult to talk about problems, desires, and needs. Allow each other to voice concerns, fears, and feelings. Open communication means that both partners can contribute to work together instead of blaming or shaming one another.  Bring up the topic by saying, “I think it’s important to address sex and find ways to help both of us feel fulfilled.” Talking about sexual frustrations and problems can help partners not build anger, disappointment, and resentment. You or your partner may feel ashamed or embarrassed about erectile dysfunction. Never put yourself or your partner down or make them feel judged or ‘less than’ sexually. If you blame your partner for a lack of sex or are critical of their performance, this can make them feel ashamed and can make the dysfunction worse. Be careful when talking about your partner’s performance and try to keep all language and discussions hopeful.  For example, use “I” statements so that you are not blaming your partner but still speaking truthfully. You can say, “I’m having a hard time, too. I love having sex with you so it’s difficult for me to adjust to this change.”  Tell your partner which aspects of your sexual relationship you enjoy and value. Place any problems with your sex life within this context to ensure the conversation remains positive. Good communication can improve satisfaction for both you and your partner. If your partner is struggling to get an erection, take the pressure off and ask them what they want. They may want you to touch them or kiss them in a different way or different area. Ask them to tell you what they want or show you what they want. While it’s nice to put the focus on your partner, make sure you still feel comfortable  and engaged. Don’t be afraid to speak up if something is outside of your comfort zone.
A: Listen to one another. Speak candidly about sex. Talk about sex positively. Ask what your partner wants sexually.

Article: If you have a car stereo system that supports CarPlay, you can connect your iPhone to it and view Maps on the CarPlay display. Use the USB cable for your iPhone to connect it to the CarPlay unit. It may start automatically when you connect your iPhone, or you may need to select the "CarPlay" option on the display. This will start the CarPlay interface, and your iPhone will lock. Apple Maps will launch, showing your current location. This screen will allow you to search for specific destinations, find nearby businesses and locations, and view your past searches. You'll see a row of circular buttons at the top of the Destinations screen. Tapping one will display nearby businesses that you can quickly navigate to.  The Clock button will display your recent searches. The Gas button will show nearby gas stations. This will start Siri, and you can say what you want to search for. If you'd rather type, tap the Keyboard button in the upper-right corner while Siri is active, but this is not recommended while driving. Once you've tapped on a Nearby or Search result, the Maps will calculate a route and display it on the screen. You'll see the estimated time of arrival (ETA), the time the trip will take, and the length. Maps will switch to navigation mode, and you'll hear turn-by-turn directions for your trip. You can close Maps and use other CarPlay apps by tapping the Home button on the screen and your navigation will continue.
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Connect your iPhone to the CarPlay receiver. Launch CarPlay. Tap "Maps" on the CarPlay display. Tap "Destinations" to find a destination to navigate to. Use the Nearby categories at the top to find nearby businesses and attractions. Tap the voice button in the upper-right corner to search. Tap a result to open a route in Maps. Tap "Start" to begin turn-by-turn navigation.

Article: For example, if entering data for items you’re selling, type the following onto the first line: “name,price,description.” There must be no spaces between items. Using the example outlined in step #1, write the actual item name, followed by the item’s price and description. For example, if selling baseballs, write “baseball,5.99,sports.” If leaving any fields empty, make sure you include the comma, or the remaining fields will be off by one. ”  ” You have now created a CSV file in Notepad.
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Launch Notepad and type your field names separated by commas onto the first line. Type your data onto the second line, using the same format as your field names on the first line. Continue typing your data for each individual item onto each subsequent line. Click on “File” and select “Save. Type a name for your file and select “.csv” from the file extension dropdown menu. Click on “Save.