| How to Find New Friends on Twitter Posted: 05 Oct 2021 05:00 PM PDT Making friends on social media can seem overwhelming, but Twitter's a great place for you to start. With all the different conversations and topics popping up, you'll be able to find people who share your interests and are down to connect. Read on for our guide on engaging with Twitter to make friends and navigating Twitter's features to find like-minded people to follow. - Set up an interesting profile to show that you're a fun (and real) person. Click the silhouette icon and hit "edit profile." Upload a profile picture or avatar that represents you or the content you'd like to post. Add a brief bio that will tell potential friends what you do, who you are, and maybe even where you're from.[1] Check out these sample bios:
- Talk about your work and interests: "Stand up comic by night. Sit down office worker by day. Austin TX."
- List out a few of your defining characteristics: "Food blogger, ethical-sourcing specialist, mom to two werewolves, allergic to mushrooms."
- Keep it simple and professional: "Journalist/Traveler. MFA. Writes for The News Source. Former Fulbright Scholar."
- Post consistently and creatively. Tweet about your interests so other people can find you. Ask "how can I add value?" to the conversation. When you've got a great tweet or piece of content, pin it to the top of your feed so users who come to check you out can see it.[2]
- Add visuals to your tweets to increase their appeal.[3]
- Post at least 3 times per day, but aim for quality over quantity.[4]
- Reach out to other people by liking, replying, retweeting content, and mentioning users. Interact with posts both by people you'd like to befriend and posts by celebrities or influencers who are part of a community you like. By engaging with content you like, Twitter's algorithm will start to expose you to more of it (and in turn, expose you to potential friends).[5] Here's a strategy for engaging with a post from a potential friend that goes a step beyond just retweeting:[6]
- Scroll through their feed and find a tweet about something they like or their off-platform content (like a personal blog).
- Grab a quote from something they've mentioned or copy the URL of the site.
- Tweet the quote or URL and mention the person (by using @ and their username) and say "thanks!"
- Turn on notifications to be able to reply fast. As soon as someone mentions you or your favorite celebrity posts, reply to their post. That way the person who posted will see you're engaging with their material. As a bonus, your post will get more views and traffic since it'll kick off the discussion.[7]
- Reach out via DM to make a connection. Ask a question or give a compliment to start a conversation. To send a DM, click on the mail icon and click "new message." Then, fill in the handle for the user you're trying to reach.[8] Check out these sample DMs:[9]
- "Thanks for sharing that fan art. You really captured the essence of the series. How'd you come up with that idea?"
- "Loved that article on gratitude. Where do you find stuff like that?"
- Join a Twitter chat to meet like-minded friends. Participate when a business or celebrity you like hosts a Twitter chat. Twitter chats occur at a specific time and use a designated hashtag so participants can keep up with the conversation. To join in, write out a tweet and include the hashtag the company/celebrity tells you to use. As the conversation flows, look out for users who make funny or interesting points that capture your attention. Then, either follow them or reply to let them know you like their content.[10]
- Put your Twitter handle in your other social media profiles. Then, join Facebook or LinkedIn groups that are relevant to content you like and topics you're interested in. People will be able to follow you on Twitter as well as the original platform.[11]
[Edit]Finding People to Follow - Use Twitter's "Who to follow" tab. Click this tab on your profile page or home timeline. While the tab will often start with celebrities, Twitter will keep adjusting follow recommendations based on who you choose to follow. As an extension of this feature, Twitter will email you suggestions of who to follow.[12] Take a look at their profiles and posts to see if you might be interested in befriending them!
- Check other people's Following/Follower tabs. This method lets you find common ground through the people you follow. Pick an influencer or friend and click on their profile. Then click "Followers" or "Following" to see who else they're connected to. Scroll through and follow bios that look interesting to you.[13]
- Try the Explore tab to find friends by topic. Scrolling through "For You" content allows you to find people with similar interests. Hit the icon shaped like a hashtag to access the Explore tab. Scroll through the "For You" posts or category posts (like trending, news, sports, and entertainment) to find interesting people you'd like to follow. As you engage with the content and other users more, Twitter will tailor the Explore page to your interests.[14]
- Use hashtags to find friends with specific interests. Type a hashtag related to your interests into the Explore tab search bar. Using a hashtag instead of a general topic tab enables you to look for people who are talking about really niche interests, keywords, or timely/trending topics. Include hashtags in your posts so that other people searching for that topic can find what you're saying. Try not to use more than 2 hashtags per tweet, and remember hashtags can't include spaces.[15]
- Type a topic like "#indiemusic" or "#collegebasketball" into the search bar at the top of the Explore page.
- Click a hashtag on a tweet to explore other tweets with that hashtag.
- Type a hashtag for an upcoming event to find other people who might be going, too.
- Use Twitter's Lists feature to browse groups of people. Lists allow you to subscribe to a set of people in order to see those posts together in your feed without having to follow all of them.[16] Find Lists of interesting people through the "Discover new lists" prompt or check out other people's Lists in their profile.[17]
- Sync your contacts to see if people you know are on Twitter. Adding your address book lets you see what people you know are tweeting. If you're on a computer, from Twitter's home page, click "More," then click "Settings and privacy." If you're using the app, click your profile icon and then "Settings and privacy." Next, go to "Privacy and safety." Find the "Discoverability" option and follow the prompts to let Twitter access your contacts.[18]
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| How to Save Paper Posted: 05 Oct 2021 09:00 AM PDT Trees are an essential part of the planet's ecosystem, they provide oxygen, clean the air, provide shade and food, and they're used as homes by many different creatures. To create paper and other wood products, millions of new trees must be planted each year. Even so, logging can be very destructive to the environment if it pollutes nearby water, leads to soil erosion, contributes to habitat loss, and uses a great deal of energy. To help reduce logging, there are many things you can do at home, school, and work to cut down on paper consumption. [Edit]Finding Paper Substitutes - Use reusable cloths instead of paper products. Around the house, a lot of paper is wasted every year on things like paper towels and napkins. And if you're using lots of paper products for cleaning, drying, and wiping your nose, you can save plenty of trees by switching to reusable versions.[1]
- To replace paper towels in the kitchen and bathroom, use tea towels to dry dishes, old rags to clean, and sponges to wipe up spills.
- To replace facial tissues, invest in a few handkerchiefs that can be washed and reused.
- To replace napkins at the dinner table, purchase cloth napkins instead, which can be washed and reused as well.
- Use real dinnerware instead of paper. Paper plates and dishes may be convenient, but they aren't good for the environment. Most paper plates just end up in the trash, meaning the paper isn't even recycled properly. When you have a party or any time the paper plates come out, ask to use the real dinnerware instead.
- If your family likes to go on picnics or camping trips, invest in reusable plastic dinnerware. You can get plates, bowls, cups, and utensils that are durable, unbreakable, reusable, and not made from paper.
- Use paper from other plant sources. There are times when it's simply not possible to avoid paper-like products. Luckily, there are tree-free paper products available that are made from alternative plant sources, and many of these have a lower impact on the environment.
- Hemp is a versatile plant that grows much faster than a tree and produces more fiber. Hemp can be turned into fabric, writing paper, greeting cards, envelopes, and other paper products.
- Bamboo is another fast-growing species of plant that can be used for alternative paper products. You can find bamboo bathroom tissue, paper, towels, and even disposable dinnerware.
- Bring your own thermos or reusable mug to cafes. Disposable paper cups from cafes and restaurants are another way that lots of paper is wasted every year. Like paper plates, many paper cups end up in the trash because they are not recyclable (they are usually coated with plastic; in the case of uncoated paper cups, they are soiled with liquid).
- Any time you go to a restaurant or cafe for a takeout drink, take a reusable coffee mug or thermos with you for coffee, hot chocolate, or other warm beverages.
- Use reusable grocery and lunch bags. Many grocery stores provide paper bags to pack groceries. You can help your family save paper by investing in reusable grocery bags. Similarly, if your lunches are normally packed in paper bags, ask about switching to a reusable lunch bag instead.
- If your family is hesitant about switching, ask them to consider how much money they spend on paper bags and grocery bags every year. Then, compare that to the one-time cost of reusable bags.
- Send e-cards. Lots of people like to send greeting cards for birthdays, holidays, and other events, and this leads to plenty of paper waste. Not only is the card itself paper, but it's also sent in a paper envelope. Instead of sending paper greeting cards to all your friends and family in the mail, send electronic greeting cards for future celebrations.
- There are lots of e-card services out there that allow you to personalize designs, messages, and graphics to suit your taste and the type of celebration.
- E-cards are also great for sending out invitations to parties, weddings, and other events.
- Read e-books or library books. Books are great resources for school and work projects, and they're great to read as a leisure activity. But printed books are still made with paper, so you can save paper by using public versions of books that are available at the library, or by reading electronic copies instead.
- Buying used books is also a good idea, because you're reusing something that's already been printed.
- Use computers instead of notebooks for school and work. School and work notebooks are a great way to keep track of things you're supposed to learn and projects you're working on, but you can save paper by keeping electronic notes instead. That way, you don't have to rely on paper notebooks, and you can always have your notes saved to your computer.
- If you're in school, ask your teacher if it's OK that you take notes on a computer or laptop instead of in a notebook.
[Edit]Cutting Down on Paper Products - Don't use products that come with excessive packaging. One of the biggest culprits for creating paper waste is consumer packaging that's used to wrap and label food, toys, clothes, and other goods. To help save paper, buy products that have been made with minimal or no packaging.
- Many of today's consumer items are wrapped multiple times, such as a candy that comes in an individual wrapper, within a bag that's also placed inside a box. Instead, look for packaging that has a sticker instead of a full box, for instance, or a tag instead of an entire container. Similarly, buy items that haven't been wrapped multiple times.
- Buying in bulk is a good way to reduce paper waste from packaging. Next time you or your family go shopping, make sure you take reusable bags and buy what you can in bulk.
- Dine in instead of using takeout containers at restaurants. Another large contributor to paper waste is takeout food containers, which are often made of paper products or packed in paper bags. Next time you and your family decide to eat out for a meal, request that you sit down in the restaurant instead of taking the food in to-go containers.
- Most fast food restaurants use paper products to individually wrap all food, so ask your family if you can eat at a conventional sit-down restaurant for your next night out.
- Be selective about what you print. At home, at school, and work, you can save paper by cutting down on the amount of material you print off. Before you print anything, ask yourself if you really need a paper copy, and only print something if you must.
- When you do need to print something off, reduce the font, increase the margins, and print on both sides of the paper so the project can be printed on fewer pieces of paper.[2]
- If teachers and employers require that you hand in paper copies of projects and assignments, ask if you can instead submit them electronically.
- Before you print off an assignment, letter, or personal project, proofread it on the computer so you don't have to print off a second draft.
- Send, receive, and store electronic records instead of paper copies. Most documents these days can be shared and stored electronically, meaning you don't have to print off paper copies for your records. For instance, if you need a copy of an electronic document, request that it be sent to you by email.
- For sensitive documents that shouldn't be emailed, ask if you can save a copy directly to a flash drive.
- In the case where an original paper copy already exists and you need a record for your files, scan a version to your computer instead of making a photocopy.[3]
- When you need to provide copies of documents to friends, family, teachers, or people at work, ask if you can transmit files electronically using sharing services, email, or other electronic methods.
- Opt for paperless communications. Many companies and organizations offer electronic correspondences that can replace paper copies they traditionally send in the mail.[4] Whenever possible, sign up for paperless communications for items like:
- Bills
- Newsletters
- Monthly mailings
- Flyers and coupons
- Newspaper and magazine subscriptions
- Use electronic calendars and day timers. There are plenty of free calendars and schedulers available online that you can use to plan your days, keep track of dates and assignments, and schedule meetings and interviews. By using an electronic calendar, you can save the paper that would have been used on a calendar, organizer, journal, or other type of scheduler.
- Both Google and Apple provide free calendar products.
- There are also plenty of calendar apps that you can use on smartphones or tablets.
- Encourage others to save paper. To have an even bigger impact, you can also encourage friends, family, classmates, and coworkers to save paper as well. One of the best ways to reach the most people is to put up signs around the house, school, or office that inform people how they can help.
- There are lots of signs that you can print off from the internet that will help raise awareness about the importance of saving trees. The WWF has signs you can download and print.
- Make sure you print or draw your signs on reused paper (like the back of an old assignment).
- Trash containers and recycling bins are a great place for signs.
[Edit]Recycling and Reusing Paper - Buy recycled paper products. There are paper products available that are made with recycled paper, which means that no new trees were cut down to make those products. When you do need to buy paper products, look for things that were made with "post-consumer waste," including:
- Bathroom tissues
- Printing paper
- Greeting cards
- Paper bags
- Use both sides of a piece of paper. When you do have to print or write things down on paper, make sure you get the most out of that paper by writing on both sides. If you currently only use one side of each piece, you can cut down on paper use by half just by using the other side too![5]
- If you only end up using one side of a piece of paper, you could consider using the back for mathematical calculations or sketches.
- Writing or printing in a smaller size or font will also help you cut down on the amount of paper you need for notes and projects.
- When writing in notebooks, always fill the pages without skipping lines (unless instructed to do so), and don't start a fresh book until you've filled all the pages.
- Reuse gift bags, wrapping paper, newspaper, and tissue. Everybody loves a well-wrapped gift, but that doesn't mean you have to use brand new wrapping paper for every gift you give. Instead, when you get a gift, keep the bag or wrapping paper it came in so that you can use it again for another gift.
- Newspaper can also be repurposed as an eco-friendly wrapping paper or tissue paper to stuff a gift bag.[6]
- Turn old paper products into crafts. There are plenty of crafts that require paper, so instead of using fresh sheets, why not reuse old paper that was already bound for the recycler. You can use old newspapers, notes, cards, and other paper to make things like:[7]
- Recycle paper you can't reuse. When you do have paper that you can't reuse or repurpose, make sure you recycle it instead of throwing it in the trash. Paper that goes in the garbage just ends up in a landfill. But paper that goes into the recycling bin can be sent to a special facility and turned into something new.
- Write on paper in pencil instead of pen. This way, you can erase what you write if you need to, instead of having to get a new piece of paper.
[Edit]Expert Advice - Boost your impact by reducing paper usage. Recycling is great but the paper you recycle still had to be processed, which causes emissions. Reducing your paper consumption is much more effective for going green. Try to cut down on paper usage as much as you can to have an even larger, more positive environmental impact!
- Choose reusable products over disposable paper ones. Disposing of waste, even if it is recycled, can have high energy costs. For example, instead of asking for paper bags instead of plastic bags at the grocery store, bring your own reusable cloth bags.
- Use paper products as efficiently as possible. If you must use paper, make sure as little of it is going to waste as you can. This might mean printing double-sided or using crumpled-up sheets of used paper as a packing material. Plus, you should make sure that all of your paper products are made of 100% recycled materials.
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| How to Use Drops Language App to Learn a New Language Posted: 05 Oct 2021 01:00 AM PDT Trying to learn a language but can't find the time? Drops is an app designed to help you learn a language in just 5 minutes a day. It teaches you actual useful vocabulary from categories of your choosing and is a great supplement to beginner language classes. This wikiHow will teach you how to download and use the Drops Language App on your mobile device. [Edit]Get Started with the Drops App - Download the Drops App. The app can be downloaded from the App Store on iPhone or the Google Play Store on Android under the name "Drops Kahoot! Learn a Language".
- Open Drops and Sign Up. Open the app from your home screen, then click the orange "Sign Up/Log In" button.
- You can choose to sign up with an email account, Facebook account, Google account, or Apple ID.
- Choose a Language. Scroll through the menu of languages that appears, then tap the language you're interested in learning.
- Set a Daily Reminder to Practice. Using the slider on the screen, choose what time you'd like to receive a daily reminder to practice your language, then click the "Game On!" button.
[Edit]Use Drops Premium - Start or Save a Free Trial of Drops Premium. The next screen offers a 7-day free trial of Drops Premium.
- Click "Start My Free Week" to use your trial now. Alternatively, you can click the "X" at the top left to close that screen and use your trial at a later date.
- If you do choose to try Premium there are some unique features that your membership gives you. You gain access to:[1]
- Unlimited daily study time
- Every study topic on the app, removing normal progression-based restrictions
- The ability to modify study session lengths
- An ad-free experience
- The Review Dojo, a category that predicts which words you need to work on based on previous study sessions, then presents them to you[2]
- The Word Collection, a feature that lets you see previously learned words
- The ability to reset your progress on a topic
- Listening comprehension tests
[Edit]Complete the Drops Tutorial - Start the tutorial by clicking the orange "Start" button. This tutorial will start to familiarize you with the gamified way Drops teaches vocabulary.
- Learn a word and pair it with its image. By default, the first word Drops teaches is bread, so when bread appears on the screen in whatever language you chose, drag it up towards the eye with a slash through it to skip that word or down towards the face to learn it.
- If you already know the word for bread in the language you've chosen, feel free to skip through words until you find one you don't know. Then, once you've chosen a word you want to learn, pair the word with the correct image.
- Turn your volume up to learn pronunciation. Memorizing vocabulary is certainly a big part of learning a language, but knowing how to say the words is just as important. Luckily, Drops has included recordings of people saying each word, training your speaking abilities alongside your vocabulary.
[Edit]Start Your First Practice Session - Click "Start 5 Min Session" to do your first daily practice session. Follow the instructions on screen and begin learning the language.
- Pick the category of words you're interested in. The app will automatically start you in the "Food" section, but if you'd like to explore other available categories, hit the pause button in the top left, then click "Stop". This will take you to the home screen where you can scroll down and pick specific categories that interest you like "Essentials", "Computers", "Clothes", and much more.
[Edit]Customize Your Learning - Choose specific words that you want to study. You can add these words to your "Favorites" collection. To do so, click the small "i" at the bottom right of any unlocked learning category, then click the heart to the right of a word so it turns white.
- From there, click the "X" in the top left of the screen, scroll to the "Just For You" heading, and select the "Favorites" category to start learning your chosen words.
- Fine tune your learning sessions. Click on "Profile" at the bottom right of the screen, then scroll down to "Settings". Here, you can turn features like listening and writing exercises off and on by clicking the toggle beside each one.
- Switch your skill level. Click the "Skill Level" section to select either "Beginner", "Intermediate", or "Advanced". Selecting "Intermediate" or "Advanced" will unlock many of the progression-locked topics for beginners, giving you a much wider range of words to choose from.[3]
- Change your notification settings. You can alter the time of your daily reminder, turn vibrations off or on during sessions, and, if you buy Drops Premium, you can alter the length of your study sessions.
[Edit]Switch Your Language - You can easily start learning a different language. If you decide you want to switch, adding a different language to your study list or switching entirely is easy—just click the white circle with a teardrop in it at the top left, then scroll through the language list and select a new one.
- Now that you've selected another language, you can switch between languages the same way. Click that same button, then pick the desired language from under "Your languages".
Drops has another great tool, their visual dictionary, that you can use to translate words, hear their pronunciation in different languages, and see icons representing the words' meaning.[4] [Edit]References |
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