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How to Avoid Being Picked out in a Crowd

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When in a large group of people, some people prefer to remain anonymous and unnoticed. If this is you, you can avoid that unwanted attention with planned body language, lack of eye contact and an attitude that tells others you're not what they're ... more »

How to Avoid Cops

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Even people with a healthy respect for the law prefer to avoid the police whenever possible. A brush with the law, no matter how trivial, can become an ordeal very quickly so follow the steps below to avoid cops... more »

How to Avoid Falling Victim to Practical Jokes

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Practical jokes can be fun, if you're the one doing the pranking. To avoid falling victim to practical jokes, you must remain on your guard around certain holidays, protect your things and avoid obvious prank opportunities. Any one at any time ... more »

How to Avoid Temptation

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American culture is rife with an unlimited access to sex, gambling and excess. Avoid temptation with some soul searching and self evaluation. Be strong in the face of temptation and you can overcome it. Addictions to many things are rampant in ... more »

How to Be a Chav

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The word "chav" started as primarily a British term and refers to young male who dresses and acts a certain way. To be a chav, you must display a fascination with Burberry clothing and fake gold jewelry. A chavette is the female version of a ... more »

How to Be a Disrupter

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There are many disrupters in society, from noisemaking commentators to badly behaved rock stars to aimless rebels and even much admired social reformers. Whether society likes them or not, disrupters serve a larger purpose and often become a sort ... more »

How to Be a Dumbo Fan

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Dumbo was a Disney movie released in 1941 and the movie won an Oscar that same year. To become a Dumbo fan, it is important that you watch the movie. After watching the movie, here are some tips for becoming a real Dumbo fan... more »

How to Be a Grouch

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Being a grouch takes talent. Spend a day with a frown on your face and an unpleasant demeanor and you realize that being a grouch is tougher then you previously thought. Practice can compensate for the absence of natural grouch talent. The ... more »

How to Be a Happy Woman

By TMcElligott

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We live in a time where the search for happiness consumes almost all of our time. We crave it. Some believe money makes them happy or religion or spirituality, but in the end, it is a decision you yourself have to make. Barring any clinical ... more »

How to Be a Hipster in Chicago

By Christopher Miller

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As any hipster knows but is probably unwilling (or unable) to articulate, remaining “hip” means abandoning yourself up to the relentless pursuit of obscure fixations, riding the crest of the gentrification wave. This can be a full-time job, so ... more »

How to Be a Pop Culture Expert

By Schaefer

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Whether you are an average American or a parent or a sociologist, delving into the psyche of American pop culture is key to understanding a number of aspects of American Life. Namely, most all of us are affected by it, from advertising to prime ... more »

How to Be a Pop Culture Icon

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Ask most any kid and they'll tell you who their hero is. Most likely that very same hero is a member (whether they want to be or not) of the pop culture, well, culture. Even many young adults would subscribe to the idea that they too would like ... more »

How to Be a Pop Culture Parent

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Parenting is no easy task, especially when your young children are being bombarded with the “gotta-have-it” pop culture consumer products like Webkinz. Then again, if you have a teen living in your house, then you are well-aware of the Hip-Hop ... more »

How to be a Redneck

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You want to be a redneck? Well prepare, this article is going to tell you how to be a true redneck!.. more »

How to Be a Vegetarian and Still Have Meat-Eating Friends

By cvanderkaay

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You thought it was hard cutting meat out of your diet and sticking to a vegetarian meal plan, but that has been simple compared to the issues you have with friends who still eat meat and don’t understand what you’re doing. Follow these ... more »

How to Be a Young Activist

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Do you want to change the world? Okay, maybe you just want to change a policy in your high school. Change is never easy, and often the voices of young activists go unheard, but if you are enthusiastic, imaginative and use integrity to promote and ... more »

How to Be Alert and Aware for Safety

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We can try to create safe neighborhoods and communities, but to protect ourselves, we must be constantly alert and aware. You want to be in a position to spot danger early and respond to it by escaping, defending yourself or calling for help... more »

How to Be an 80s Punk

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Punk rock has gone through many stages, from the anti-authoritarian stance of early British punk in the 70s to the squeaky-clean pop-punk of today. During the 80s, punk hair and clothing styles became mainstream, much of it tailored for the ... more »

How to Be an Alternative Girl

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It takes a lot to rise above the crowd and be your own person. An alternative girl knows this and pursues her own interests no matter what her friends do. Sure, alternative describes a style of music, but it means much more than that. If you want ... more »

How to Be an American

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Americans come in all shapes, colors and beliefs. America is called the melting pot where everyone is welcome, and they all get a chance to participate in the American way. People have been coming to America to make their fortune for centuries, ... more »

How to Be an Earthy Punk

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Punk rock is an enduring musical genre but in today's earth-conscious times it can seem hard to mix punk attitude and ecological concern. It is equally important to care about the environment and hang on to hard-earned punk credibility. There are ... more »

How to be an every day super hero by recycling to save the world

By StevenBuki

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The main usage of our natural resources is in our home and with the cars that we drive. There are approximately 1.6 billion homes in our world, with over 100 million in the United States alone. There are even more cars then homes, with more cars ... more »

How to Be Authentic

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Authenticity can be risky as well as freeing. In today's' world, we wear many hats. Under all those hats, a unique being exists. The closer that we live to our authentic self, the more fulfilled we will feel... more »

How to Be Gloomy

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We are all sick of hearing "Have a nice day" at the check out counter. Now, disgusting smiley faces dot almost every email we receive. Smiley faces are multiplying at an alarming rate on the internet. An optimistic attitude and smile are supposed ... more »

How to Be Goth

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Goth is more than a choice of clothing, dying the hair black or trying to look morbid. Being Goth is about a conscious choice to reject mainstream perceptions and standards, not just about wearing black clothes. The black clothes and pale makeup ... more »

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