Most people play common numbers like their birth or anniversary date. Picking those “lucky” numbers limits your ability to win since many lotteries include higher numbers other players tend to ignore. There are only 12 months and 31 days to pick from! You’re better off picking a mixed bag of low and high numbers instead of a few that are close together.  For example, a Mega Millions ticket starts with 5 numbers between 1 and 70. You might play 1, 15, 36, 48, and 63. It is a unique ticket that not a lot of people are likely to pick. Think of the odds as well. Many people go for numbers that seem meaningful. Even if you win, you might end up having to share the prize with them. If you’re working hard to come up with a clever number pattern, you’re playing yourself out of a potential winner. Since lotteries pull from a range of numbers, those patterns aren’t likely to show up on the winning ticket. Instead, come up with a range of numbers you like. If they look random on paper, then you’re on the right track.  A winning ticket is unlikely to consist of a pattern like 3, 13, 23, 33, 43. It also isn’t likely to be a short range of numbers like 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25. Mix up your ticket with both odd and even numbers. Although the winning numbers could be all odd, for instance, it is unlikely. So your first ticket doesn’t win you any money. The next time you go back to buy a ticket, you may feel tempted to switch to “luckier” numbers, but don’t do it! The odds of you predicting the winning numbers in a game is very low. Instead, stick to the same numbers in case they show up.  In theory, your numbers will eventually get picked. Number combinations that were picked in the past are unlikely to come up again. There are too many possible combinations to make this a guarantee, however. You can’t predict the winning numbers, so don’t stress yourself out by trying to. Each drawing is its own random event. Don’t even bother looking at past winners for “lucky” numbers. Quick picks usually aren’t recommended, but they can serve as a starting point when you’re new to a game. With a quick pick, the lottery machine selects numbers for you. Many people win this way, although the odds aren’t any different than when you pick your own numbers.  Quick picks are random, so you know you will end up with a unique set of numbers no one else is likely to have. It has as much of a chance of winning a single drawing as a ticket you picked yourself. Quick picks save you time, but keep in mind that it’s all chance. Randomly picking numbers that match randomly-picked winning numbers is extra unlikely. These numbers are also harder to remember than ones you play all the time.
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One-sentence summary -- Choose a wide range from the numbers available in the lottery. Pick different numbers without following a pattern. Play the same numbers every time you buy a ticket. Use quick picks if you’re uncertain what numbers to play.


Usually, spending as little time as possible with the person is the best option. Limiting contact is especially wise if you’ve had a recent confrontation with them.  You might find the person is easier to tolerate in small doses. Don’t completely ignore them if you have to work with them on a project. If you have to work with them, keep your conversation professional. If you have to interact with the person you hate, show them respect and keep your emotions in check. You can’t control them or the things they do that upset you, but you can control your own behavior. For instance, if you hate them because they constantly criticize everyone around them, do your best to ignore it. Try brushing off their comments by saying, “Well, to each their own. Anyway, let’s get to work and finish up this project.” When you have to talk to them, focus on your work, be cordial, and stay professional. Don't make sarcastic remarks, insult them, or bring up your conflict. If they say something negative or annoying, ignore them and change the subject back to your work. For example, if you're paired with them on a project and they say something offensive, don't respond. Say, "Our deadline is coming up fast, so we should stay focused on finishing this." It might be tempting to engage them or correct an ignorant opinion, but it's not worth your time. If the person is creepy or clingy, they may try to touch you or arrange to spend lots of time with you, even if you don't want to. Clearly, politely, and firmly state your boundaries.   "Please don't touch me." "No, thanks. I have plans." "I'm not interested. Try asking someone else." "I asked you not to touch me. I need you to knock it off." It might seem counter-intuitive, but gradually spending more time with the person you hate could help you understand why they behave the way they do. Try getting to know them better by working on a project or doing an activity together.  Spending time with someone you hate could be helpful if there’s something about them that irks you. You might find they do the thing you hate because they’re compensating for an insecurity or just don’t know any better. However, if they hurt you or if you morally object to their behavior, just try to avoid them. Spending time with them may be especially helpful if their behavior is similar to yours, or if the issue is really about you and not about them. There's a lot of power in thinking "there they go again" and just moving on. Emotionally disengaging can help you deal with a rude or irritating person without getting invested in their mess. Mentally acknowledge that their behavior is inappropriate, and that they have a tendency to do this. Then move on.  Try responding to transgressions with ambivalence. When they act rudely, say "okay," "thanks for sharing," or "that's interesting" and change the subject.
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One-sentence summary -- Limit your interactions with the person. Manage your reactions. Show them respect if you have to interact. Set boundaries clearly and explicitly. Spend time with them, if you want to understand them better. Learn to roll your eyes and let it go.


The length of the shirt does not matter because you will be cutting it. The shirt should fit you well in the shoulders, but it needs to be loose in the waist and hips. Measure around your waist, then divide that number by 2. Add 3 inches (7.6 cm) to this new number to make the ties. This will be the new width of your shirt. For example, if you measure your waist and get 28 inches (71 cm):  28 inches (71 cm) divided by 2 = 14 inches (36 cm).  14 inches (36 cm) plus 3 inches (7.6 cm) = 17 inches (43 cm). 17 inches (43 cm) = your new shirt width.
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Get a T shirt that is a few sizes too big for you. Figure out how tight you want the shirt to be.