| How to Play Double Solitaire Posted: 26 Aug 2021 01:00 AM PDT Solitaire is one of the most popular card games of all-time. The majority of people play solitaire by themselves, but you don't have to play alone. You can play double solitaire with 1 other person in a turn-based play style. Simultaneous solitaire is a type of double solitaire that lets you play with as many people as you like. [Edit]Setting up the Game Area - Buy 2 decks of cards. Double solitaire revolves around the 2 players building 4 piles of all the cards. This means 2 piles of all the hearts cards, 2 piles of all the clubs cards, 2 piles of all the spades cards, and 2 piles of all the diamond cards.
- You can buy decks of cards at your local supermarket, online, or in your local games store.
- Make sure each player has their own deck.
- Open the decks and remove the joker cards. Each deck of cards comes with 2 joker cards, 1 black and white and the other 1 in color. Joker cards are included in the deck because they are required for some card games.
- If you lose a card, you can use 1 of the jokers as a replacement card. Write the number and suit of the card you lost on the joker.
- Shuffle both decks before starting the game. Most decks are sold with the cards in order. If you and your friend play without shuffling the decks, the game will be pretty straightforward. You don't have to be a master of cards to shuffle the decks. Spread the cards out on a table face down and mix them up. Once you've mixed them well, reorganize the cards into a pile.[1]
- Shuffle each deck separately. You don't want 1 person having 2 duplicates of the same card.
- Set up the tableau with each deck. With the deck facing down, pull 1 card from the top and lay it down facing up. Moving from left to right, place 6 cards facing down. Next, place a card facing up on the second pile, and 5 cards facing down on the following 5 rows. Place a card facing up on the third pile, and 4 cards facing down on the next 4 rows.[2]
- Continue placing the cards down in the same manner. For example, place a card facing up on the fourth pile and 3 cards facing down on the next 3 rows.
- At the end, pile 7 should have 1 card facing up and 6 cards facing down.
- Set up 2 separate tableaus for you and your friend.
- Place the leftover cards to the side in a stock pile. The stock pile is located above the tableau. You must now draw the rest of the cards from this stock pile and complete the piles.[3]
- Each player should have a separate stock pile.
[Edit]Playing Double Solitaire - Flip a coin or use the stock pile to decide who plays first. If you have a coin with you, pick a side and flip the coin. Whoever chose the correct side of the coin plays first. If you want to use the stock pile, you and your friend need to take the top card from the stock pile. Whoever has the higher card plays first.[4]
- If you and your friend use the top card from the stock piles, place the card back to the bottom of the deck.
- Use the stock pile to make a move. If you're playing first, remove the top card from your stock pile. Look at your tableau and decide what you want to do. To play a card, you must play a red card under a black card or vice versa.[5]
- For example, if 1 of the piles has a 7 of hearts on it and you pull a 6 of spades from your stock pile, you can place your 6 of spades below the 7 of hearts.
- You must place the cards sequentially. A 6 must be placed after a 7, a 3 after a 4, a jack after a queen.
- If you can't play a card from the stock pile, you can return it to the bottom of your stock pile.
- You cannot place a red suited card under a red suited card or vice versa.
- Make a move using the cards already on the tableau. You can also use the piles on the tableau to move. For example, if pile 6 has a 5 of clubs facing up and pile 3 has a 6 of diamonds facing up, move the 5 of clubs below the 6 of diamonds. After you've done that, flip the last card in pile 6 face up.[6]
- In fact, most of the game will be played using the piles on the tableau.
- Change turns when you or your friend cannot make a move. When it's your turn, you can make as many moves as you'd like in a row. You lose your turn when you can no longer make a play with the top card on your stock pile or any of the cards on the tableau.[7]
- When your friend can't make a move, it's your turn to go again.
- Move any aces to their own area. Unlike the other cards, aces don't need to be placed below the other cards in the tableau. If you have an ace, move it off to the side. When the 2 of a suit appears, you can place it on the ace of the same suit once you have found the ace.[8]
- Keep playing until a player completes 4 piles of cards. The winner is the first person to have completed the 4 foundation piles. Some solitaire games cannot be finished, and if this happens to you and your friend, the winner is the person who has played the most cards.[9]
- A completed pile is when you have a pile of 13 cards from ace to king all in the same suit.
[Edit]Playing Simultaneous Solitaire - Get a separate deck for each player. Simultaneous solitaire is a type of double solitaire that allows for as many players as possible. Make sure that each deck is different and distinguishable from the others to avoid confusion.[10]
- Remove the 2 jokers from each deck.
- Shuffle each deck before play begins. It's important to make sure that every player properly shuffles their deck. If not, 1 player could have a massive advantage over the others. To shuffle, you can spread all the cards from a deck out on a table faced down. Mix them up with your hands and assemble them back into a pile when you're finished.[11]
- Don't mix more than 1 deck at a time in a single area. If you're spreading the cards out, it's very easy for them to get mixed together.
- Start the game with a whistle or clap. Simultaneous solitaire is played by everyone at once and revolves around speed. To ensure that the game is as fair as possible, use a whistle or a clap to announce the start of play. Players must place lower numbered black cards beneath higher numbered red cards and vice versa.[12]
- Make a move using the cards in your stock pile. With your stock pile facing down, flip the top card on the deck. Look at the card and look at the tableau and assess your options. You must place the cards in alternating colors in descending numerical order. You can only place cards in descending numerical order on top of each other. You cannot place a black 8 above a red 7. However, if you have a red 7 in your stock pile and a black 8 on the tableau, you can place the red 7 below the black 8.[13]
- For example, a jack of diamonds or hearts can only be placed below a queen of spades or clubs.
- You can send cards that you can't place from the stock pile to the discard pile.
- Use the cards on the tableau to make a move. You can take cards from the piles in the tableau and place them beneath other piles. If pile 1 has a 10 of clubs and pile 5 has a jack of hearts, place the 10 of clubs below the jack of hearts in pile 5. Flip the last card in pile 1 upwards after you've moved the 10.[14]
- As the game goes on, you'll be using the tableau more and more.
- You will also need to move the cards on the tableau so you can access the face down cards in the piles.
- Place all aces off to 1 side when you find them. It's customary in solitaire to place all the aces in their own section of the playing area. To finish a pile, you need to place all of the 12 cards of each suit on top of their ace.[15]
- For example, you have an ace of spades off to the side and you find the 2 of spades. Place the 2 on top of the ace. Do the same when you find the 3 of spades and so on.
- End the game when the first person has 4 completed foundation piles. The winner is the first person to complete all 4 piles. If nobody is able to finish the game, the winner is the person with the most piles completed.[16]
- A completed pile consists of 13 cards from ace to king in the same suit.
- You can keep playing after the winner finishes to find out who comes second, third, fourth, and so on.
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| How to Overcome Shyness at Work Posted: 25 Aug 2021 05:00 PM PDT Have you ever had a good idea at work but feel too nervous to bring it up? Being shy is completely normal, but it could close off some opportunities while you're on the job. Luckily, there are a lot of things you can do so you're more comfortable speaking up. We'll start with some easy ways to get more involved in conversations and move on to cover a few simple adjustments so you feel more confident while you're at work! [Edit]Greet your coworkers every day. - A quick hello shows your coworkers that you're friendly. You see your coworkers every day, so be sure to acknowledge them when you see them. Just say something like "Hello" or "Good morning" in a warm and cheery tone the first time you see them during the day. Not only does this help you speak up more, but it invites the other person into a conversation.[1]
[Edit]Look approachable while you're working. - Poor body language may make you seem closed off to conversations. Anytime you're working, straighten your posture, keep your head up, and relax your shoulders. Keep your arms and legs uncrossed so you look open and receptive. Flash a smile at your coworkers so you look friendlier and eager to chat with them.[2]
- Even when you're deep in focus at work, take a second to think about your posture and how you appear to other people.
[Edit]Make eye contact with your coworkers. - This helps you feel comfortable and connected when you talk to people. Whenever you're speaking to someone or listening to them speak, try to match their gaze to show you're focused on them. Since making eye contact makes you feel more involved in the conversation, it's a lot easier to speak up and break out of your shell.[3]
- Try to hold eye contact for about 60–70% of your interaction so you form a better bond.
- Be careful not to stare for too long since it could come across as too intense.
[Edit]Find common ground to bond over. - You're more likely to open up when you have the same interests. When you're with your coworkers, pay attention to the things that they talk about or have in their work area. Try asking them questions about their hobbies, interests, or the things they like the most. You're bound to have something in common that you're able to talk about when you're working together.[4]
- For example, if your coworker brings up soccer, you can ask them what their favorite team is or if they watched the most recent game.
[Edit]Write down your thoughts before meetings. - Get your ideas on paper so you know what to say. If you have a meeting coming up, look through the agenda to see what topics you're discussing. Come up with a few questions or ideas and jot them down so you don't forget them. When you have a chance to speak, try to bring up at least 1 of the points you listed.[5]
- Even if you don't say something out loud, you can always pass the ideas you wrote down to your supervisor to see if they want to incorporate them.
[Edit]Aim to say 1 thing during meetings. - Try to hit this goal so you can actively participate. Even though it may seem tough to speak out, start with a small goal so it's easy to track how you're doing. Whenever you're called into a meeting, look for something that adds value to the conversation and speak up. Even just a few quick statements show that you want to stay involved.[6] Try speaking slightly louder than the other people without shouting so they can hear your voice.[7]
- Jump on someone else's idea if you don't have your own. Chime in with something like, "That's a good idea," or "I was thinking of something similar."[8]
- Say something when it comes to your head so someone else doesn't get it out before you can. [9]
- If you're not fully confident in your ideas, think about how you can ask it as a question instead. For example, instead of saying, "We should market to younger customers," you could ask, "What do you think would happen if we started marketing towards our younger customers?"[10]
[Edit]Rehearse presentations beforehand. - Practice saying it out loud so it's less scary doing it for real. It's okay to feel a little nervous when you're presenting in front of your coworkers, but practice makes perfect. Go over the points you want to make out loud and run through them a couple of times so you get used to presenting. If you have time, ask a friend or coworker you feel comfortable around to listen to you so you get experience talking in front of someone else.[11]
- Try recording yourself and listen to see if there are still places you need to work on more.
[Edit]Socialize at company events and happy hours. - Give yourself a chance to relax and bond more with your coworkers. A lot of companies plan events like parties, luncheons, picnics, or even getting drinks at the end of a shift. If you're invited out to an event, make it a point to go even if it's out of your comfort zone. Spend some time with the coworkers that you want to know the most so you can chat with them and unwind.[12]
- See if anyone plays intramural sports or hosts a weekly game night with coworkers that you can attend as well.
[Edit]Boost confidence with positive self-talk. - Feeling good about yourself makes it easier to speak up. Give yourself a few minutes every day to talk yourself up and feel more comfortable. Repeat a few affirmations, say things you like about yourself, and focus on having a positive mindset. While it may feel a little awkward at first, you'll feel a lot more confident when you actually need to speak up [13]
- For example, you could say something like, "I have good ideas," or, "My coworkers want to hear what I have to bring to the table."
[Edit]Build off of your other strengths. - You'll realize how much you have to offer even if you're shy. Write down all of the other work duties that you excel at and show off your skills. List what you value about your job and your work ethic as well so you see all the positive things you bring to the table. When you need to speak up, shift the conversation so it relates to what you're good at.[14]
- For example, if you have strong communication with clients, you might spend your time during meetings focusing on customer relationships rather than budgets.
[Edit]Look for a mentor. - A mentor can teach and encourage you to break out of your shell. If there's someone at work you admire for their outspokenness and drive, reach out to them and ask them for help. Your mentor can give you some tips that have worked for them so you have an easier time speaking up. Follow your mentor's advice and actively work with them until you feel like more confident.[15]
- For example, a mentor could be a senior employee or your supervisor.
- It's nerve-wracking when you misspeak or make a mistake, but try to focus on what you can learn from it instead. For example, if you got a negative response from something you said, then avoid bringing the topic up again.[16]
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| How to Run a Shopify Store Posted: 25 Aug 2021 09:00 AM PDT Shopify is a great way to bring your small business idea to life. However, this platform can be a bit daunting, especially if you don't have a lot of e-commerce experience. Not to worry—we've outlined all your burning questions so you can put your best foot forward in your new business venture. [Edit]How much does it cost to run a Shopify store? - A basic account costs $29 a month. This gives you essential features, like unlimited product listings, 2 staff accounts, and constant support from the Shopify team. For extra features, you can set up a standard Shopify account, which is $79 a month, or an advanced account, which is $299 per month.[1]
- Standard and advanced accounts give you extra features, and help you manage a bigger business.
[Edit]Is starting a Shopify store worth it? - It can be if you put in the work. Running a successful Shopify store involves a lot of planning and research, both before and after your shop launches. If you're in it for the long haul, a Shopify store could be a worthy investment. However, it might not be a great option if you're looking for some quick cash.[2]
[Edit]How do I run a successful Shopify store? - Do the necessary groundwork before you launch. Take as much time as you need to develop your website. Also, market your store with paid campaigns and search engine optimization (SEO).[3]
- Create a social media presence. Social media is a great way to market yourself and network with potential customers. Along with your regular Shopify store, create profiles on popular sites, like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.[4]
- Put the customer first. Create a shopping environment that really appeals to potential customers, like reasonable prices and free shipping. Make their shopping experience even better with a mobile site that's easy to navigate.[5]
[Edit]How can my store make a lot of money? - Create a defined brand. Think about the kind of message you want to give customers, and how you can best communicate it. Narrow down a simple but sleek brand design, and revolve your entire business around this brand. A coherent brand identity can give you a loyal customer base, and allow you to raise the prices of your listings in the future.[6]
[Edit]Why do Shopify stores fail? - Your products don't fit the store's niche. A successful store requires a lot of research and insight, and really understanding what your potential customers are looking for. If your store sells products that don't meet the customers' needs, then your shop won't grow or succeed.[7]
- Your store isn't trustworthy. Simple issues like spelling errors, low-quality product pictures, and differing fonts can make your store look sketchy and fake. When customers see these issues, they may not trust or shop from your store.[8]
- Customers don't come back after making a purchase. Poor customer service and low customer satisfaction can really impact your store's success. If you don't respond to your customer's issues efficiently, your shop may pay the price.[9]
[Edit]Can you really make money dropshipping on Shopify? - You can, but it might take some time. Dropshipping is when a third-party handles and ships your products instead of you. Dropshipping can save you a lot of money and extra fees, but it also increases your potential competition. Since dropshipping is so economical, other sellers will sell similar products for low prices, making it hard to generate a real profit.[10]
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