If your watch is especially complicated and you don't have instructions, look up a digital manual online. Digital manuals can be found with an online keyword search for your watch brand and model.  If a digital manual is impossible to find, look up and call the customer service number for your watch. Model and brand information are usually written or engraved on the back of the watch or somewhere on the watch face. Digital watches come with many different features and designs. Simple watches may only have one or two buttons, but more complicated watches may have several. Watch setting buttons are usually on the left or right side of the face of the watch.  Although uncommon, some watches may have setting buttons on the back of the watch or behind a simple cover. Covers can usually be removed with your fingers or a small screwdriver. Some watches may label buttons. Common buttons on digital watches include “Mode,” “Set,” “Reset,” “Start,” and “Light.”  You'll likely be using the “Mode” and/or “Set” buttons. “Mode” changes your watch into Time Mode, Stopwatch Mode, and so on. “Set” allows you to adjust the time in Time Mode or finalize changes. Simple watches tend to have a single, small, recessed button for modifying settings. Use a pen to poke into the recessed area and change the mode of your watch.  When in the time setting mode, a setting (like the minutes, hours, date, etc.) will usually start blinking. If your watch has a recessed button and another button, the recessed one is most likely for switching modes and the other for tweaking settings. Avoid using a pencil to press recessed buttons. If the tip of the pencil breaks off in the hole, it may jam the button, making it impossible to set. If your watch doesn't label its buttons, you may need to click these randomly until you find the one to change the mode. The minutes or hours of most digital watches blink when you're in the time setting mode.  Generally, only one unit (minutes, hours, date) will blink at a time. Some watches may indicate option selection differently, like with an underline or box. Complicated watches may have a lot of features. Familiarize yourself with these by pressing buttons to see how they affect the watch's display. Some watches may not have a mode button, in which case you should use the “Set” button, as described in the next step. If your watch only has a “Set” button, you may only need to press this to enter the time setting mode. Other watches may require you to use the “Mode” button to enter the time setting mode and the “Set” button to finalize the time.
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One-sentence summary -- Contact the manufacturer or look up a manual for complicated watches. Inspect the buttons on your watch. Use a pen to change the mode on models with a recessed push-button. Switch multi-button watches to Time Mode. Press the “Set” button to enter the time setting mode when applicable.


Traditional top hat material is no longer manufactured, but there are several modern day alternatives you can choose from. When looking for a material to use, gravitate toward fabrics that are fairly stiff and heavy. Light, floppy material will produce a floppy hat.  Craft felt is one of the most popular options you can use. It is easy to find, affordable, easy to work with, and comes in a range of colors. Polar fleece and tightly-woven wool are other possible options. Fosshape, buckram, and plastic canvas can be a little harder to find and a little more expensive, but they also tend to be a little stiffer and may produce a more pleasing result when all is said and done. If you cannot find these materials in the color you want, you can paint or dye them that color. You will need to cut out two round circles of equal proportions. The longest diameter of these circles should be about 15 inches (38 cm). The brim pieces will be stacked and sewn together to create a double layer. This is done so that the brim has more structure and support. If you only use one piece of material for the brim, it may lack the structure it needs to be convincing. The flue is the tall, chimney-like portion of the top hat that creates the signature look of the style. You will need to cut out two rectangular flue pieces of equal proportions. The length should be 6 1/2 inches (16.5 cm) and the width should be 24 inches (61 cm).  Like the brim, the “flue” will also consist of a double layer of fabric for the purpose of providing adequate support. Without this double layer, the top hat is likely to sink or fold over on itself once you place it on your head. If you would like to create a more playful version of the top hat, you can also cut out separate bands in alternating colors to form the flue. Stitch the bands together lengthwise so that they form a single flue piece with a height of 6 1/2 inches (16.5 cm). You only need to cut out one piece of material for the top of the hat. Cut a circle that is 8 inches (20.3 cm) in diameter. Unlike the brim and the flue, the top piece or “lid” does not need to have much structure, so you only need one piece of fabric for it. If you do not like the look of a single layer, however, you can double this part of the hat up, as well, by adding a second piece of equal dimensions.
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One-sentence summary -- Choose your material. Cut the brim pieces. Cut the "flue" pieces. Cut the top piece.


If your friend or family member just got news about bad grades, you could help cheer him or her up by planning a spontaneous trip. If you are able to drive, select an interesting destination that you can visit and return from within a day. If you are not driving, be creative and come up with a cool place you can visit around your community. The spontaneity of taking an unexpected trip can help get the person’s mind off poor academics temporarily. This can also be a great way to shake up a boring routine and have a little fun. As the old saying goes, “laughter is the best medicine.” Make your friend crack up and roll over with giggles, if only for a brief moment. Laughter is a terrific way to cheer a friend up after getting a bad report card. Plus, studies demonstrate that it soothes tension and is good for your overall health. Browse YouTube for hilarious videos of animals or babies. Or, turn on your TV and watch a comedy. The point is to help your friend lighten the load for a bit and take some of the stress away. Has your friend or family member been locked up in his or her room sulking over bad grades? A quick and cost-free way to lift his or her mood and provide a distraction is to simply go outside. Aim for somewhere green and natural rather than a cityscape, if possible. Research shows that walking in a natural environment reduces the amount of cortisol, or stress hormone, in the body. Help your friend move his or her body and generate some endorphins with an old-school dance party. Put together a playlist of your favorite songs and show up on his or her doorstep ready to shake your groove thing! Dancing can improve mood and boost self-esteem in addition to providing an excellent workout. Dancing can also offer a method of release. Your friend may be able to express anger, frustration, and disappointment more easily by channeling these emotions into body movements.
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Suggest a day trip. Watch a funny movie or videos. Go for a walk in nature. Have a dance party.