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[ "I don't know much about finance. Where should I put my money? Title. I'm a (relatively) young guy and financially independent. I've been seeing things floating around online about how now is the best time to open a savings account (because of the current economic situation in the US & at large). I'm not into finance. Where should I be putting my hard earned cash to receive the biggest return on investment? Which investment accounts/financial institutions are best for this kind of thing? Thanks in advance :)", "I don't know much about finance. Where should I put my money? Title. I'm a (relatively) young guy and financially independent. I've been seeing things floating around online about how now is the best time to open a savings account (because of the current economic situation in the US & at large). I'm not into finance. Where should I be putting my hard earned cash to receive the biggest return on investment? Which investment accounts/financial institutions are best for this kind of thing? Thanks in advance :)", "I don't know much about finance. Where should I put my money? Title. I'm a (relatively) young guy and financially independent. I've been seeing things floating around online about how now is the best time to open a savings account (because of the current economic situation in the US & at large). I'm not into finance. Where should I be putting my hard earned cash to receive the biggest return on investment? Which investment accounts/financial institutions are best for this kind of thing? Thanks in advance :)", "I don't know much about finance. Where should I put my money? Title. I'm a (relatively) young guy and financially independent. I've been seeing things floating around online about how now is the best time to open a savings account (because of the current economic situation in the US & at large). I'm not into finance. Where should I be putting my hard earned cash to receive the biggest return on investment? Which investment accounts/financial institutions are best for this kind of thing? Thanks in advance :)", "I don't know much about finance. Where should I put my money? Title. I'm a (relatively) young guy and financially independent. I've been seeing things floating around online about how now is the best time to open a savings account (because of the current economic situation in the US & at large). I'm not into finance. Where should I be putting my hard earned cash to receive the biggest return on investment? Which investment accounts/financial institutions are best for this kind of thing? Thanks in advance :)", "I don't know much about finance. Where should I put my money? Title. I'm a (relatively) young guy and financially independent. I've been seeing things floating around online about how now is the best time to open a savings account (because of the current economic situation in the US & at large). I'm not into finance. Where should I be putting my hard earned cash to receive the biggest return on investment? Which investment accounts/financial institutions are best for this kind of thing? Thanks in advance :)", "I don't know much about finance. Where should I put my money? Title. I'm a (relatively) young guy and financially independent. I've been seeing things floating around online about how now is the best time to open a savings account (because of the current economic situation in the US & at large). I'm not into finance. Where should I be putting my hard earned cash to receive the biggest return on investment? Which investment accounts/financial institutions are best for this kind of thing? Thanks in advance :)" ]

[ "I HIGHLY recommend checking out r/personalfinance. Everyone's situation is different, and folks may have different goals. But I'll give some general thoughts... Folks there are usually happy to rewrite up info for you and they are sure to have a good wiki. Don't act on anything I(or anyone else!) say without doing your own research!\n\n* Pay off debts for high interest things like cr", "Where are you located?\n\nThat said:\n1.\tTake advantage of tax advantaged retirement plans: stick some money in a401(k) or Ira if you’re in the US.\n2.\tMake an emergency fund of liquid assets - you can get 3% in CDs right now - completely safe and guaranteed (at least with FDIC institutions in the US).\n3.\tHave a diverse portfolio - some cash, some bonds, some stocks - don’t put everything into the hot new cryptocurrency because we’ve seen how that worked out.\n4.\tFor stocks, Index funds are cheaper than other funds and tend to have similar returns over time.", "Perhaps reading stuff from mark j kohler ( mark kohler is a lawyer, cpa and author from usa. So i am assuming your from usa and can benefit from his books. If not look into what your gov does and start digging into literature and going from there ?", "Most important thing is that I can't see or access the money.\n\nAfter that, I just save it in the lowest fee index/mutual fund I can find. Been working out OK so far. Bonus if your work matches on tax-advantaged retirement contributions like 401K/403B.", "If you buy some stocks, please don't do it before you study enough about stocks...I lose my all money. I never do it again....😥", "Gold or real estate is always the answer. \n\nThen do research on the market and how it works before spending a dime.", "Unless you have significant money to invest, like buying a rental property, your best bet in the short term is a high-yield savings account (2%, might go up with rising interest rates) and a mixture of CDs of varying lengths. In a few months, stocks might stabilize, but with supply chain issues right now, it’s higher risk than it should be. However, others will say go stock-heavy because you’re young and can tolerate risk. I would do that after things stabilize.\n\nIf you do go stock-heavy, I wouldn’t go for many “growth” stocks yet. They are higher risk. If you go for more stable stocks, look for companies that pay reliable dividends." ]

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[ "how to have a less awkward interaction while doing group classwork To make it clearer: there's always these moments if you get to work in groups during a lab or a small class where you need to tag with someone who's sitting next to you or with a randomly assigned partner. I feel like more often than not, it gets awkward, especially if one of you is pretty good at what you're doing and the other person isn't. How can one get over this awkwardness without completely unfocusing from the work they're doing? We're looking for simple things, obviously - \"just being yourself\" doesn't exactly work, as you need to actively engage, but you can't also be cracking jokes on a work setting, and work-related puns have a very very very high risk of making you look like an idiot.\n\nHow do you address this?", "how to have a less awkward interaction while doing group classwork To make it clearer: there's always these moments if you get to work in groups during a lab or a small class where you need to tag with someone who's sitting next to you or with a randomly assigned partner. I feel like more often than not, it gets awkward, especially if one of you is pretty good at what you're doing and the other person isn't. How can one get over this awkwardness without completely unfocusing from the work they're doing? We're looking for simple things, obviously - \"just being yourself\" doesn't exactly work, as you need to actively engage, but you can't also be cracking jokes on a work setting, and work-related puns have a very very very high risk of making you look like an idiot.\n\nHow do you address this?", "how to have a less awkward interaction while doing group classwork To make it clearer: there's always these moments if you get to work in groups during a lab or a small class where you need to tag with someone who's sitting next to you or with a randomly assigned partner. I feel like more often than not, it gets awkward, especially if one of you is pretty good at what you're doing and the other person isn't. How can one get over this awkwardness without completely unfocusing from the work they're doing? We're looking for simple things, obviously - \"just being yourself\" doesn't exactly work, as you need to actively engage, but you can't also be cracking jokes on a work setting, and work-related puns have a very very very high risk of making you look like an idiot.\n\nHow do you address this?", "how to have a less awkward interaction while doing group classwork To make it clearer: there's always these moments if you get to work in groups during a lab or a small class where you need to tag with someone who's sitting next to you or with a randomly assigned partner. I feel like more often than not, it gets awkward, especially if one of you is pretty good at what you're doing and the other person isn't. How can one get over this awkwardness without completely unfocusing from the work they're doing? We're looking for simple things, obviously - \"just being yourself\" doesn't exactly work, as you need to actively engage, but you can't also be cracking jokes on a work setting, and work-related puns have a very very very high risk of making you look like an idiot.\n\nHow do you address this?" ]

[ "What I do is not give a fuck and get on with the shit I've gotta do. Fuck the other person. They can feel as awkward as they like. long as my work is done if you dont give two flying shits then it's not awkward. Try the ngaf subreddit. ", "If you're the person who is pretty good at what you're doing, take on the challenge of helping the not-so-good person get better. It'll make you feel good and you'll likely learn and get better yourself as you have to really think things through when you are teaching someone. If you're the person whose not-do-good, see if the other person is willing to answer your questions--most people like helping people.", "Have confidence. With confidence, you don't have time to worry about if someone took your joke the right or wrong way, if they were irritated you were 2 minutes late, if you have a question for them but dont want to annoy them, etc.", "Get through the pleasantries and talk about the work at hand if you have zero in common, this will usually get you through and you'll hopefully both come away having learned things.\n\nIf you do get a pause where you have to wait for things and want to talk to fill the silence, talk about a neutral news story. Embrace the awkward and ask them about how they feel about kittens. If its a randomly assigned person you don't need to be besties outside class, just do the minimum pleasantries to get along and if you click, be friends, if not, at least that person won't want to kill/hate you." ]

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[ "how to discipline your mind and keep it that way. Someone posted on Reddit a while back, I'm sure it was on r/getmotivated saying \"discipline is better than motivation because motivation is fleeting where as discipline is not\" or something very close to that. The quote inspired me to discipline my mind but after a while even that faded. How would I keep this mind set?", "how to discipline your mind and keep it that way. Someone posted on Reddit a while back, I'm sure it was on r/getmotivated saying \"discipline is better than motivation because motivation is fleeting where as discipline is not\" or something very close to that. The quote inspired me to discipline my mind but after a while even that faded. How would I keep this mind set?" ]

[ "Pick an activity that you do not enjoy doing (like reading or pushups).\n\nNow, make a concentrated effort to do it at least once a day.\n\nWhat this does is that it gets your brain in the habit of doing things that are dis-pleasurable, but necessary. It also makes THAT thing the low-point of your day, which makes everything else easier. ", "find an end goal that you want and to keep disciplined, just remember all the stuff that you absolutely do not want. " ]

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[ "How to get smell from rotten food left in trunk out of the car My fiancé forgot a large can of crab meat in her trunk for months and it burst open and leaked rancid meat onto the carpet in her trunk. The actual meat only got into the carpet and we removed it from the car. The smell won't dissipate. We've had the windows open for basically 3 days to try and air it out but no luck. \n\nThe seats in the car are leather. Not sure if the smell has just permanently attached itself to the interior and won't ever be removed? \n\nHelp. ", "How to get smell from rotten food left in trunk out of the car My fiancé forgot a large can of crab meat in her trunk for months and it burst open and leaked rancid meat onto the carpet in her trunk. The actual meat only got into the carpet and we removed it from the car. The smell won't dissipate. We've had the windows open for basically 3 days to try and air it out but no luck. \n\nThe seats in the car are leather. Not sure if the smell has just permanently attached itself to the interior and won't ever be removed? \n\nHelp. ", "How to get smell from rotten food left in trunk out of the car My fiancé forgot a large can of crab meat in her trunk for months and it burst open and leaked rancid meat onto the carpet in her trunk. The actual meat only got into the carpet and we removed it from the car. The smell won't dissipate. We've had the windows open for basically 3 days to try and air it out but no luck. \n\nThe seats in the car are leather. Not sure if the smell has just permanently attached itself to the interior and won't ever be removed? \n\nHelp. " ]

[ "Baking soda in the carpet. I want to say cheap vodka sprayed on the seats would help with the smell, but you should do a spot test first to see what happens. The alcohol smell will go away quickly. Ground coffee helps with smells as well. ", "Rent a carpet cleaner/Steam cleaner with an upholstery attachment.\n\nCould call up a carpet cleaner for your home and then ask if they could also clean the car for a bit more. They would probably charge to much to just do the car.\n", "First replace the carpet if you haven't already. Check for residue under where the spill was and use strong household cleaner or vinager with help of clothing over screwdrivers, toothbrushes etc. \nThen get rid of all the moisture by using a few of those moisture absorbing packages. \nAfter that rent an ozone emitter and leave it in the trunk for a weekend." ]

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[ "What are some tips for dealing with a compulsive one-upper? I don't mean that guy that sometimes asks you about your weekend just so he can brag about running a marathon, I mean this crap:\n\nBoss to me: \"Would you be able to squeeze in this report this week? Jane is out sick with the flu.\"\n\nOne-upper, out of nowhere, to me: \"Oh no, the flu that sucks! A few years ago when I had the flu it turned into pneumonia and I had to be hospitalized for weeks. I almost died like 3 times, but everyone was praying for me so I used the downtime to write a few chapters of my second novel. You're only as strong as you let yourself be!\"", "What are some tips for dealing with a compulsive one-upper? I don't mean that guy that sometimes asks you about your weekend just so he can brag about running a marathon, I mean this crap:\n\nBoss to me: \"Would you be able to squeeze in this report this week? Jane is out sick with the flu.\"\n\nOne-upper, out of nowhere, to me: \"Oh no, the flu that sucks! A few years ago when I had the flu it turned into pneumonia and I had to be hospitalized for weeks. I almost died like 3 times, but everyone was praying for me so I used the downtime to write a few chapters of my second novel. You're only as strong as you let yourself be!\"", "What are some tips for dealing with a compulsive one-upper? I don't mean that guy that sometimes asks you about your weekend just so he can brag about running a marathon, I mean this crap:\n\nBoss to me: \"Would you be able to squeeze in this report this week? Jane is out sick with the flu.\"\n\nOne-upper, out of nowhere, to me: \"Oh no, the flu that sucks! A few years ago when I had the flu it turned into pneumonia and I had to be hospitalized for weeks. I almost died like 3 times, but everyone was praying for me so I used the downtime to write a few chapters of my second novel. You're only as strong as you let yourself be!\"", "What are some tips for dealing with a compulsive one-upper? I don't mean that guy that sometimes asks you about your weekend just so he can brag about running a marathon, I mean this crap:\n\nBoss to me: \"Would you be able to squeeze in this report this week? Jane is out sick with the flu.\"\n\nOne-upper, out of nowhere, to me: \"Oh no, the flu that sucks! A few years ago when I had the flu it turned into pneumonia and I had to be hospitalized for weeks. I almost died like 3 times, but everyone was praying for me so I used the downtime to write a few chapters of my second novel. You're only as strong as you let yourself be!\"", "What are some tips for dealing with a compulsive one-upper? I don't mean that guy that sometimes asks you about your weekend just so he can brag about running a marathon, I mean this crap:\n\nBoss to me: \"Would you be able to squeeze in this report this week? Jane is out sick with the flu.\"\n\nOne-upper, out of nowhere, to me: \"Oh no, the flu that sucks! A few years ago when I had the flu it turned into pneumonia and I had to be hospitalized for weeks. I almost died like 3 times, but everyone was praying for me so I used the downtime to write a few chapters of my second novel. You're only as strong as you let yourself be!\"", "What are some tips for dealing with a compulsive one-upper? I don't mean that guy that sometimes asks you about your weekend just so he can brag about running a marathon, I mean this crap:\n\nBoss to me: \"Would you be able to squeeze in this report this week? Jane is out sick with the flu.\"\n\nOne-upper, out of nowhere, to me: \"Oh no, the flu that sucks! A few years ago when I had the flu it turned into pneumonia and I had to be hospitalized for weeks. I almost died like 3 times, but everyone was praying for me so I used the downtime to write a few chapters of my second novel. You're only as strong as you let yourself be!\"" ]

[ "Hit em with that one-syllable conversation ender. \"Cool\". \"Hm\". \"Ok\". There's nothing for them to spring-board off, and the obvious disinterest shows them you don't care about their bulls*.", "One up them to preposterous proportions. \"oh, pneumonia, that sucks. a few weeks ago when I had pneumonia, i had to get my lungs removed.I was in a coma for 2 years i died and had to be revived 3 times. no one prayed for me but i lived anyway.\"", "Tell them that they are a one upper. I had a friend like this and I told him that he doesn’t know how to have a conversation and he always one ups me. He doesn’t do it anymore. Well idk if he does or not we stopped talking after that. No but seriously our conversation have improved. He didn’t know he was a one of those people. Sometimes people don’t know what they do until you call them out on it.", "A simple \"Good job\" with a smile usually sends the message. My brother is like this and doesn't stop talking but this shuts him up.", "\"Yeah, that happened to me when I went to the space station\"\nDoes'nt matter what they say, just keep repeating this.", "Ignore them and move on with your life. Desiring to get them back and get your revenge means they're affecting you much more than they should." ]

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[ "How to enjoy video game after spoiler Hi there!\n\nThis is my first post here!\n\nI'm trying to play OMORI, after finally downloading it, but I know that >! MARI died, because she fell down the stairs, and that they covered up her death as a suicide !< .\n\nHow do I enjoy the game now???", "How to enjoy video game after spoiler Hi there!\n\nThis is my first post here!\n\nI'm trying to play OMORI, after finally downloading it, but I know that >! MARI died, because she fell down the stairs, and that they covered up her death as a suicide !< .\n\nHow do I enjoy the game now???", "How to enjoy video game after spoiler Hi there!\n\nThis is my first post here!\n\nI'm trying to play OMORI, after finally downloading it, but I know that >! MARI died, because she fell down the stairs, and that they covered up her death as a suicide !< .\n\nHow do I enjoy the game now???", "How to enjoy video game after spoiler Hi there!\n\nThis is my first post here!\n\nI'm trying to play OMORI, after finally downloading it, but I know that >! MARI died, because she fell down the stairs, and that they covered up her death as a suicide !< .\n\nHow do I enjoy the game now???" ]

[ "I'm sorry, spoilers suck. My suggestion would be to focus on the forshadowing, aka the tiny details that the story writers use to hint at the big reveal. Since you know what it is, you get to have the unique experience of seeing how all of the details tie together!", "The story is nice but it's not the game. I know Mario saves the princess but that doesn't make the game any less fun.", "Get drunk and focus on enjoying the story you'll probably just forget about the spoiler till it comes up.", "Focusing on the smaller details of stories can brink the enjoyment back. You know the beginning and end but what happens in the middle?" ]

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[ "Going to a bar as someone who doesn’t drink I come from a religious family and throughout most of my life I have never even considered drinking. I am now 23 and have never had a drink beyond a few sips but nothing to even get me buzzed. In college I surrounded myself w other religious ppl so I didn’t party either. Now out of college, I realized how sheltered I was and how common drinking culture is. I’m going on a double date to a sports bar w some coworkers (my date is a coworker that just asked me out) and I would like to have just one drink without getting drunk and still be able to drive home. Date is in 2 days. Any recommendations on what sort of drink to get? Should I buy alcohol beforehand to see what it’s like first? Any help is appreciated\n\n", "Going to a bar as someone who doesn’t drink I come from a religious family and throughout most of my life I have never even considered drinking. I am now 23 and have never had a drink beyond a few sips but nothing to even get me buzzed. In college I surrounded myself w other religious ppl so I didn’t party either. Now out of college, I realized how sheltered I was and how common drinking culture is. I’m going on a double date to a sports bar w some coworkers (my date is a coworker that just asked me out) and I would like to have just one drink without getting drunk and still be able to drive home. Date is in 2 days. Any recommendations on what sort of drink to get? Should I buy alcohol beforehand to see what it’s like first? Any help is appreciated\n\n", "Going to a bar as someone who doesn’t drink I come from a religious family and throughout most of my life I have never even considered drinking. I am now 23 and have never had a drink beyond a few sips but nothing to even get me buzzed. In college I surrounded myself w other religious ppl so I didn’t party either. Now out of college, I realized how sheltered I was and how common drinking culture is. I’m going on a double date to a sports bar w some coworkers (my date is a coworker that just asked me out) and I would like to have just one drink without getting drunk and still be able to drive home. Date is in 2 days. Any recommendations on what sort of drink to get? Should I buy alcohol beforehand to see what it’s like first? Any help is appreciated\n\n", "Going to a bar as someone who doesn’t drink I come from a religious family and throughout most of my life I have never even considered drinking. I am now 23 and have never had a drink beyond a few sips but nothing to even get me buzzed. In college I surrounded myself w other religious ppl so I didn’t party either. Now out of college, I realized how sheltered I was and how common drinking culture is. I’m going on a double date to a sports bar w some coworkers (my date is a coworker that just asked me out) and I would like to have just one drink without getting drunk and still be able to drive home. Date is in 2 days. Any recommendations on what sort of drink to get? Should I buy alcohol beforehand to see what it’s like first? Any help is appreciated\n\n", "Going to a bar as someone who doesn’t drink I come from a religious family and throughout most of my life I have never even considered drinking. I am now 23 and have never had a drink beyond a few sips but nothing to even get me buzzed. In college I surrounded myself w other religious ppl so I didn’t party either. Now out of college, I realized how sheltered I was and how common drinking culture is. I’m going on a double date to a sports bar w some coworkers (my date is a coworker that just asked me out) and I would like to have just one drink without getting drunk and still be able to drive home. Date is in 2 days. Any recommendations on what sort of drink to get? Should I buy alcohol beforehand to see what it’s like first? Any help is appreciated\n\n", "Going to a bar as someone who doesn’t drink I come from a religious family and throughout most of my life I have never even considered drinking. I am now 23 and have never had a drink beyond a few sips but nothing to even get me buzzed. In college I surrounded myself w other religious ppl so I didn’t party either. Now out of college, I realized how sheltered I was and how common drinking culture is. I’m going on a double date to a sports bar w some coworkers (my date is a coworker that just asked me out) and I would like to have just one drink without getting drunk and still be able to drive home. Date is in 2 days. Any recommendations on what sort of drink to get? Should I buy alcohol beforehand to see what it’s like first? Any help is appreciated\n\n", "Going to a bar as someone who doesn’t drink I come from a religious family and throughout most of my life I have never even considered drinking. I am now 23 and have never had a drink beyond a few sips but nothing to even get me buzzed. In college I surrounded myself w other religious ppl so I didn’t party either. Now out of college, I realized how sheltered I was and how common drinking culture is. I’m going on a double date to a sports bar w some coworkers (my date is a coworker that just asked me out) and I would like to have just one drink without getting drunk and still be able to drive home. Date is in 2 days. Any recommendations on what sort of drink to get? Should I buy alcohol beforehand to see what it’s like first? Any help is appreciated\n\n", "Going to a bar as someone who doesn’t drink I come from a religious family and throughout most of my life I have never even considered drinking. I am now 23 and have never had a drink beyond a few sips but nothing to even get me buzzed. In college I surrounded myself w other religious ppl so I didn’t party either. Now out of college, I realized how sheltered I was and how common drinking culture is. I’m going on a double date to a sports bar w some coworkers (my date is a coworker that just asked me out) and I would like to have just one drink without getting drunk and still be able to drive home. Date is in 2 days. Any recommendations on what sort of drink to get? Should I buy alcohol beforehand to see what it’s like first? Any help is appreciated\n\n", "Going to a bar as someone who doesn’t drink I come from a religious family and throughout most of my life I have never even considered drinking. I am now 23 and have never had a drink beyond a few sips but nothing to even get me buzzed. In college I surrounded myself w other religious ppl so I didn’t party either. Now out of college, I realized how sheltered I was and how common drinking culture is. I’m going on a double date to a sports bar w some coworkers (my date is a coworker that just asked me out) and I would like to have just one drink without getting drunk and still be able to drive home. Date is in 2 days. Any recommendations on what sort of drink to get? Should I buy alcohol beforehand to see what it’s like first? Any help is appreciated\n\n", "Going to a bar as someone who doesn’t drink I come from a religious family and throughout most of my life I have never even considered drinking. I am now 23 and have never had a drink beyond a few sips but nothing to even get me buzzed. In college I surrounded myself w other religious ppl so I didn’t party either. Now out of college, I realized how sheltered I was and how common drinking culture is. I’m going on a double date to a sports bar w some coworkers (my date is a coworker that just asked me out) and I would like to have just one drink without getting drunk and still be able to drive home. Date is in 2 days. Any recommendations on what sort of drink to get? Should I buy alcohol beforehand to see what it’s like first? Any help is appreciated\n\n", "Going to a bar as someone who doesn’t drink I come from a religious family and throughout most of my life I have never even considered drinking. I am now 23 and have never had a drink beyond a few sips but nothing to even get me buzzed. In college I surrounded myself w other religious ppl so I didn’t party either. Now out of college, I realized how sheltered I was and how common drinking culture is. I’m going on a double date to a sports bar w some coworkers (my date is a coworker that just asked me out) and I would like to have just one drink without getting drunk and still be able to drive home. Date is in 2 days. Any recommendations on what sort of drink to get? Should I buy alcohol beforehand to see what it’s like first? Any help is appreciated\n\n", "Going to a bar as someone who doesn’t drink I come from a religious family and throughout most of my life I have never even considered drinking. I am now 23 and have never had a drink beyond a few sips but nothing to even get me buzzed. In college I surrounded myself w other religious ppl so I didn’t party either. Now out of college, I realized how sheltered I was and how common drinking culture is. I’m going on a double date to a sports bar w some coworkers (my date is a coworker that just asked me out) and I would like to have just one drink without getting drunk and still be able to drive home. Date is in 2 days. Any recommendations on what sort of drink to get? Should I buy alcohol beforehand to see what it’s like first? Any help is appreciated\n\n", "Going to a bar as someone who doesn’t drink I come from a religious family and throughout most of my life I have never even considered drinking. I am now 23 and have never had a drink beyond a few sips but nothing to even get me buzzed. In college I surrounded myself w other religious ppl so I didn’t party either. Now out of college, I realized how sheltered I was and how common drinking culture is. I’m going on a double date to a sports bar w some coworkers (my date is a coworker that just asked me out) and I would like to have just one drink without getting drunk and still be able to drive home. Date is in 2 days. Any recommendations on what sort of drink to get? Should I buy alcohol beforehand to see what it’s like first? Any help is appreciated\n\n", "Going to a bar as someone who doesn’t drink I come from a religious family and throughout most of my life I have never even considered drinking. I am now 23 and have never had a drink beyond a few sips but nothing to even get me buzzed. In college I surrounded myself w other religious ppl so I didn’t party either. Now out of college, I realized how sheltered I was and how common drinking culture is. I’m going on a double date to a sports bar w some coworkers (my date is a coworker that just asked me out) and I would like to have just one drink without getting drunk and still be able to drive home. Date is in 2 days. Any recommendations on what sort of drink to get? Should I buy alcohol beforehand to see what it’s like first? Any help is appreciated\n\n", "Going to a bar as someone who doesn’t drink I come from a religious family and throughout most of my life I have never even considered drinking. I am now 23 and have never had a drink beyond a few sips but nothing to even get me buzzed. In college I surrounded myself w other religious ppl so I didn’t party either. Now out of college, I realized how sheltered I was and how common drinking culture is. I’m going on a double date to a sports bar w some coworkers (my date is a coworker that just asked me out) and I would like to have just one drink without getting drunk and still be able to drive home. Date is in 2 days. Any recommendations on what sort of drink to get? Should I buy alcohol beforehand to see what it’s like first? Any help is appreciated\n\n", "Going to a bar as someone who doesn’t drink I come from a religious family and throughout most of my life I have never even considered drinking. I am now 23 and have never had a drink beyond a few sips but nothing to even get me buzzed. In college I surrounded myself w other religious ppl so I didn’t party either. Now out of college, I realized how sheltered I was and how common drinking culture is. I’m going on a double date to a sports bar w some coworkers (my date is a coworker that just asked me out) and I would like to have just one drink without getting drunk and still be able to drive home. Date is in 2 days. Any recommendations on what sort of drink to get? Should I buy alcohol beforehand to see what it’s like first? Any help is appreciated\n\n", "Going to a bar as someone who doesn’t drink I come from a religious family and throughout most of my life I have never even considered drinking. I am now 23 and have never had a drink beyond a few sips but nothing to even get me buzzed. In college I surrounded myself w other religious ppl so I didn’t party either. Now out of college, I realized how sheltered I was and how common drinking culture is. I’m going on a double date to a sports bar w some coworkers (my date is a coworker that just asked me out) and I would like to have just one drink without getting drunk and still be able to drive home. Date is in 2 days. 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I’m going on a double date to a sports bar w some coworkers (my date is a coworker that just asked me out) and I would like to have just one drink without getting drunk and still be able to drive home. Date is in 2 days. Any recommendations on what sort of drink to get? Should I buy alcohol beforehand to see what it’s like first? Any help is appreciated\n\n", "Going to a bar as someone who doesn’t drink I come from a religious family and throughout most of my life I have never even considered drinking. I am now 23 and have never had a drink beyond a few sips but nothing to even get me buzzed. In college I surrounded myself w other religious ppl so I didn’t party either. Now out of college, I realized how sheltered I was and how common drinking culture is. I’m going on a double date to a sports bar w some coworkers (my date is a coworker that just asked me out) and I would like to have just one drink without getting drunk and still be able to drive home. Date is in 2 days. Any recommendations on what sort of drink to get? Should I buy alcohol beforehand to see what it’s like first? Any help is appreciated\n\n", "Going to a bar as someone who doesn’t drink I come from a religious family and throughout most of my life I have never even considered drinking. I am now 23 and have never had a drink beyond a few sips but nothing to even get me buzzed. In college I surrounded myself w other religious ppl so I didn’t party either. Now out of college, I realized how sheltered I was and how common drinking culture is. I’m going on a double date to a sports bar w some coworkers (my date is a coworker that just asked me out) and I would like to have just one drink without getting drunk and still be able to drive home. Date is in 2 days. Any recommendations on what sort of drink to get? Should I buy alcohol beforehand to see what it’s like first? Any help is appreciated\n\n", "Going to a bar as someone who doesn’t drink I come from a religious family and throughout most of my life I have never even considered drinking. I am now 23 and have never had a drink beyond a few sips but nothing to even get me buzzed. In college I surrounded myself w other religious ppl so I didn’t party either. Now out of college, I realized how sheltered I was and how common drinking culture is. I’m going on a double date to a sports bar w some coworkers (my date is a coworker that just asked me out) and I would like to have just one drink without getting drunk and still be able to drive home. Date is in 2 days. Any recommendations on what sort of drink to get? Should I buy alcohol beforehand to see what it’s like first? Any help is appreciated\n\n", "Going to a bar as someone who doesn’t drink I come from a religious family and throughout most of my life I have never even considered drinking. I am now 23 and have never had a drink beyond a few sips but nothing to even get me buzzed. In college I surrounded myself w other religious ppl so I didn’t party either. Now out of college, I realized how sheltered I was and how common drinking culture is. I’m going on a double date to a sports bar w some coworkers (my date is a coworker that just asked me out) and I would like to have just one drink without getting drunk and still be able to drive home. Date is in 2 days. Any recommendations on what sort of drink to get? Should I buy alcohol beforehand to see what it’s like first? Any help is appreciated\n\n", "Going to a bar as someone who doesn’t drink I come from a religious family and throughout most of my life I have never even considered drinking. I am now 23 and have never had a drink beyond a few sips but nothing to even get me buzzed. In college I surrounded myself w other religious ppl so I didn’t party either. Now out of college, I realized how sheltered I was and how common drinking culture is. I’m going on a double date to a sports bar w some coworkers (my date is a coworker that just asked me out) and I would like to have just one drink without getting drunk and still be able to drive home. Date is in 2 days. Any recommendations on what sort of drink to get? Should I buy alcohol beforehand to see what it’s like first? Any help is appreciated\n\n", "Going to a bar as someone who doesn’t drink I come from a religious family and throughout most of my life I have never even considered drinking. I am now 23 and have never had a drink beyond a few sips but nothing to even get me buzzed. In college I surrounded myself w other religious ppl so I didn’t party either. Now out of college, I realized how sheltered I was and how common drinking culture is. I’m going on a double date to a sports bar w some coworkers (my date is a coworker that just asked me out) and I would like to have just one drink without getting drunk and still be able to drive home. Date is in 2 days. Any recommendations on what sort of drink to get? Should I buy alcohol beforehand to see what it’s like first? Any help is appreciated\n\n", "Going to a bar as someone who doesn’t drink I come from a religious family and throughout most of my life I have never even considered drinking. I am now 23 and have never had a drink beyond a few sips but nothing to even get me buzzed. In college I surrounded myself w other religious ppl so I didn’t party either. Now out of college, I realized how sheltered I was and how common drinking culture is. I’m going on a double date to a sports bar w some coworkers (my date is a coworker that just asked me out) and I would like to have just one drink without getting drunk and still be able to drive home. Date is in 2 days. Any recommendations on what sort of drink to get? Should I buy alcohol beforehand to see what it’s like first? Any help is appreciated\n\n", "Going to a bar as someone who doesn’t drink I come from a religious family and throughout most of my life I have never even considered drinking. I am now 23 and have never had a drink beyond a few sips but nothing to even get me buzzed. In college I surrounded myself w other religious ppl so I didn’t party either. Now out of college, I realized how sheltered I was and how common drinking culture is. I’m going on a double date to a sports bar w some coworkers (my date is a coworker that just asked me out) and I would like to have just one drink without getting drunk and still be able to drive home. Date is in 2 days. Any recommendations on what sort of drink to get? Should I buy alcohol beforehand to see what it’s like first? Any help is appreciated\n\n", "Going to a bar as someone who doesn’t drink I come from a religious family and throughout most of my life I have never even considered drinking. I am now 23 and have never had a drink beyond a few sips but nothing to even get me buzzed. In college I surrounded myself w other religious ppl so I didn’t party either. Now out of college, I realized how sheltered I was and how common drinking culture is. I’m going on a double date to a sports bar w some coworkers (my date is a coworker that just asked me out) and I would like to have just one drink without getting drunk and still be able to drive home. Date is in 2 days. Any recommendations on what sort of drink to get? Should I buy alcohol beforehand to see what it’s like first? Any help is appreciated\n\n", "Going to a bar as someone who doesn’t drink I come from a religious family and throughout most of my life I have never even considered drinking. I am now 23 and have never had a drink beyond a few sips but nothing to even get me buzzed. In college I surrounded myself w other religious ppl so I didn’t party either. Now out of college, I realized how sheltered I was and how common drinking culture is. I’m going on a double date to a sports bar w some coworkers (my date is a coworker that just asked me out) and I would like to have just one drink without getting drunk and still be able to drive home. Date is in 2 days. Any recommendations on what sort of drink to get? Should I buy alcohol beforehand to see what it’s like first? Any help is appreciated\n\n", "Going to a bar as someone who doesn’t drink I come from a religious family and throughout most of my life I have never even considered drinking. I am now 23 and have never had a drink beyond a few sips but nothing to even get me buzzed. In college I surrounded myself w other religious ppl so I didn’t party either. Now out of college, I realized how sheltered I was and how common drinking culture is. I’m going on a double date to a sports bar w some coworkers (my date is a coworker that just asked me out) and I would like to have just one drink without getting drunk and still be able to drive home. Date is in 2 days. Any recommendations on what sort of drink to get? Should I buy alcohol beforehand to see what it’s like first? Any help is appreciated\n\n", "Going to a bar as someone who doesn’t drink I come from a religious family and throughout most of my life I have never even considered drinking. I am now 23 and have never had a drink beyond a few sips but nothing to even get me buzzed. In college I surrounded myself w other religious ppl so I didn’t party either. Now out of college, I realized how sheltered I was and how common drinking culture is. I’m going on a double date to a sports bar w some coworkers (my date is a coworker that just asked me out) and I would like to have just one drink without getting drunk and still be able to drive home. Date is in 2 days. Any recommendations on what sort of drink to get? Should I buy alcohol beforehand to see what it’s like first? Any help is appreciated\n\n", "Going to a bar as someone who doesn’t drink I come from a religious family and throughout most of my life I have never even considered drinking. I am now 23 and have never had a drink beyond a few sips but nothing to even get me buzzed. In college I surrounded myself w other religious ppl so I didn’t party either. Now out of college, I realized how sheltered I was and how common drinking culture is. I’m going on a double date to a sports bar w some coworkers (my date is a coworker that just asked me out) and I would like to have just one drink without getting drunk and still be able to drive home. Date is in 2 days. Any recommendations on what sort of drink to get? Should I buy alcohol beforehand to see what it’s like first? Any help is appreciated\n\n", "Going to a bar as someone who doesn’t drink I come from a religious family and throughout most of my life I have never even considered drinking. I am now 23 and have never had a drink beyond a few sips but nothing to even get me buzzed. In college I surrounded myself w other religious ppl so I didn’t party either. Now out of college, I realized how sheltered I was and how common drinking culture is. I’m going on a double date to a sports bar w some coworkers (my date is a coworker that just asked me out) and I would like to have just one drink without getting drunk and still be able to drive home. Date is in 2 days. Any recommendations on what sort of drink to get? Should I buy alcohol beforehand to see what it’s like first? Any help is appreciated\n\n", "Going to a bar as someone who doesn’t drink I come from a religious family and throughout most of my life I have never even considered drinking. I am now 23 and have never had a drink beyond a few sips but nothing to even get me buzzed. In college I surrounded myself w other religious ppl so I didn’t party either. Now out of college, I realized how sheltered I was and how common drinking culture is. I’m going on a double date to a sports bar w some coworkers (my date is a coworker that just asked me out) and I would like to have just one drink without getting drunk and still be able to drive home. Date is in 2 days. Any recommendations on what sort of drink to get? Should I buy alcohol beforehand to see what it’s like first? Any help is appreciated\n\n", "Going to a bar as someone who doesn’t drink I come from a religious family and throughout most of my life I have never even considered drinking. I am now 23 and have never had a drink beyond a few sips but nothing to even get me buzzed. In college I surrounded myself w other religious ppl so I didn’t party either. Now out of college, I realized how sheltered I was and how common drinking culture is. I’m going on a double date to a sports bar w some coworkers (my date is a coworker that just asked me out) and I would like to have just one drink without getting drunk and still be able to drive home. Date is in 2 days. Any recommendations on what sort of drink to get? Should I buy alcohol beforehand to see what it’s like first? Any help is appreciated\n\n", "Going to a bar as someone who doesn’t drink I come from a religious family and throughout most of my life I have never even considered drinking. I am now 23 and have never had a drink beyond a few sips but nothing to even get me buzzed. In college I surrounded myself w other religious ppl so I didn’t party either. Now out of college, I realized how sheltered I was and how common drinking culture is. I’m going on a double date to a sports bar w some coworkers (my date is a coworker that just asked me out) and I would like to have just one drink without getting drunk and still be able to drive home. Date is in 2 days. Any recommendations on what sort of drink to get? Should I buy alcohol beforehand to see what it’s like first? Any help is appreciated\n\n", "Going to a bar as someone who doesn’t drink I come from a religious family and throughout most of my life I have never even considered drinking. I am now 23 and have never had a drink beyond a few sips but nothing to even get me buzzed. In college I surrounded myself w other religious ppl so I didn’t party either. Now out of college, I realized how sheltered I was and how common drinking culture is. I’m going on a double date to a sports bar w some coworkers (my date is a coworker that just asked me out) and I would like to have just one drink without getting drunk and still be able to drive home. Date is in 2 days. Any recommendations on what sort of drink to get? Should I buy alcohol beforehand to see what it’s like first? Any help is appreciated\n\n", "Going to a bar as someone who doesn’t drink I come from a religious family and throughout most of my life I have never even considered drinking. I am now 23 and have never had a drink beyond a few sips but nothing to even get me buzzed. In college I surrounded myself w other religious ppl so I didn’t party either. Now out of college, I realized how sheltered I was and how common drinking culture is. I’m going on a double date to a sports bar w some coworkers (my date is a coworker that just asked me out) and I would like to have just one drink without getting drunk and still be able to drive home. Date is in 2 days. Any recommendations on what sort of drink to get? Should I buy alcohol beforehand to see what it’s like first? Any help is appreciated\n\n", "Going to a bar as someone who doesn’t drink I come from a religious family and throughout most of my life I have never even considered drinking. I am now 23 and have never had a drink beyond a few sips but nothing to even get me buzzed. In college I surrounded myself w other religious ppl so I didn’t party either. Now out of college, I realized how sheltered I was and how common drinking culture is. I’m going on a double date to a sports bar w some coworkers (my date is a coworker that just asked me out) and I would like to have just one drink without getting drunk and still be able to drive home. Date is in 2 days. Any recommendations on what sort of drink to get? Should I buy alcohol beforehand to see what it’s like first? Any help is appreciated\n\n", "Going to a bar as someone who doesn’t drink I come from a religious family and throughout most of my life I have never even considered drinking. I am now 23 and have never had a drink beyond a few sips but nothing to even get me buzzed. In college I surrounded myself w other religious ppl so I didn’t party either. Now out of college, I realized how sheltered I was and how common drinking culture is. I’m going on a double date to a sports bar w some coworkers (my date is a coworker that just asked me out) and I would like to have just one drink without getting drunk and still be able to drive home. Date is in 2 days. Any recommendations on what sort of drink to get? Should I buy alcohol beforehand to see what it’s like first? Any help is appreciated\n\n", "Going to a bar as someone who doesn’t drink I come from a religious family and throughout most of my life I have never even considered drinking. I am now 23 and have never had a drink beyond a few sips but nothing to even get me buzzed. In college I surrounded myself w other religious ppl so I didn’t party either. Now out of college, I realized how sheltered I was and how common drinking culture is. I’m going on a double date to a sports bar w some coworkers (my date is a coworker that just asked me out) and I would like to have just one drink without getting drunk and still be able to drive home. Date is in 2 days. Any recommendations on what sort of drink to get? Should I buy alcohol beforehand to see what it’s like first? Any help is appreciated\n\n", "Going to a bar as someone who doesn’t drink I come from a religious family and throughout most of my life I have never even considered drinking. I am now 23 and have never had a drink beyond a few sips but nothing to even get me buzzed. In college I surrounded myself w other religious ppl so I didn’t party either. Now out of college, I realized how sheltered I was and how common drinking culture is. I’m going on a double date to a sports bar w some coworkers (my date is a coworker that just asked me out) and I would like to have just one drink without getting drunk and still be able to drive home. Date is in 2 days. Any recommendations on what sort of drink to get? Should I buy alcohol beforehand to see what it’s like first? Any help is appreciated\n\n", "Going to a bar as someone who doesn’t drink I come from a religious family and throughout most of my life I have never even considered drinking. I am now 23 and have never had a drink beyond a few sips but nothing to even get me buzzed. In college I surrounded myself w other religious ppl so I didn’t party either. Now out of college, I realized how sheltered I was and how common drinking culture is. I’m going on a double date to a sports bar w some coworkers (my date is a coworker that just asked me out) and I would like to have just one drink without getting drunk and still be able to drive home. Date is in 2 days. Any recommendations on what sort of drink to get? Should I buy alcohol beforehand to see what it’s like first? Any help is appreciated\n\n", "Going to a bar as someone who doesn’t drink I come from a religious family and throughout most of my life I have never even considered drinking. I am now 23 and have never had a drink beyond a few sips but nothing to even get me buzzed. In college I surrounded myself w other religious ppl so I didn’t party either. Now out of college, I realized how sheltered I was and how common drinking culture is. I’m going on a double date to a sports bar w some coworkers (my date is a coworker that just asked me out) and I would like to have just one drink without getting drunk and still be able to drive home. Date is in 2 days. Any recommendations on what sort of drink to get? Should I buy alcohol beforehand to see what it’s like first? Any help is appreciated\n\n", "Going to a bar as someone who doesn’t drink I come from a religious family and throughout most of my life I have never even considered drinking. I am now 23 and have never had a drink beyond a few sips but nothing to even get me buzzed. In college I surrounded myself w other religious ppl so I didn’t party either. Now out of college, I realized how sheltered I was and how common drinking culture is. I’m going on a double date to a sports bar w some coworkers (my date is a coworker that just asked me out) and I would like to have just one drink without getting drunk and still be able to drive home. Date is in 2 days. Any recommendations on what sort of drink to get? Should I buy alcohol beforehand to see what it’s like first? Any help is appreciated\n\n", "Going to a bar as someone who doesn’t drink I come from a religious family and throughout most of my life I have never even considered drinking. I am now 23 and have never had a drink beyond a few sips but nothing to even get me buzzed. In college I surrounded myself w other religious ppl so I didn’t party either. Now out of college, I realized how sheltered I was and how common drinking culture is. I’m going on a double date to a sports bar w some coworkers (my date is a coworker that just asked me out) and I would like to have just one drink without getting drunk and still be able to drive home. Date is in 2 days. Any recommendations on what sort of drink to get? Should I buy alcohol beforehand to see what it’s like first? Any help is appreciated\n\n", "Going to a bar as someone who doesn’t drink I come from a religious family and throughout most of my life I have never even considered drinking. I am now 23 and have never had a drink beyond a few sips but nothing to even get me buzzed. In college I surrounded myself w other religious ppl so I didn’t party either. Now out of college, I realized how sheltered I was and how common drinking culture is. I’m going on a double date to a sports bar w some coworkers (my date is a coworker that just asked me out) and I would like to have just one drink without getting drunk and still be able to drive home. Date is in 2 days. Any recommendations on what sort of drink to get? Should I buy alcohol beforehand to see what it’s like first? Any help is appreciated\n\n", "Going to a bar as someone who doesn’t drink I come from a religious family and throughout most of my life I have never even considered drinking. I am now 23 and have never had a drink beyond a few sips but nothing to even get me buzzed. In college I surrounded myself w other religious ppl so I didn’t party either. Now out of college, I realized how sheltered I was and how common drinking culture is. I’m going on a double date to a sports bar w some coworkers (my date is a coworker that just asked me out) and I would like to have just one drink without getting drunk and still be able to drive home. Date is in 2 days. Any recommendations on what sort of drink to get? Should I buy alcohol beforehand to see what it’s like first? Any help is appreciated\n\n", "Going to a bar as someone who doesn’t drink I come from a religious family and throughout most of my life I have never even considered drinking. I am now 23 and have never had a drink beyond a few sips but nothing to even get me buzzed. In college I surrounded myself w other religious ppl so I didn’t party either. Now out of college, I realized how sheltered I was and how common drinking culture is. I’m going on a double date to a sports bar w some coworkers (my date is a coworker that just asked me out) and I would like to have just one drink without getting drunk and still be able to drive home. Date is in 2 days. Any recommendations on what sort of drink to get? Should I buy alcohol beforehand to see what it’s like first? Any help is appreciated\n\n", "Going to a bar as someone who doesn’t drink I come from a religious family and throughout most of my life I have never even considered drinking. I am now 23 and have never had a drink beyond a few sips but nothing to even get me buzzed. In college I surrounded myself w other religious ppl so I didn’t party either. Now out of college, I realized how sheltered I was and how common drinking culture is. I’m going on a double date to a sports bar w some coworkers (my date is a coworker that just asked me out) and I would like to have just one drink without getting drunk and still be able to drive home. Date is in 2 days. Any recommendations on what sort of drink to get? Should I buy alcohol beforehand to see what it’s like first? Any help is appreciated\n\n", "Going to a bar as someone who doesn’t drink I come from a religious family and throughout most of my life I have never even considered drinking. I am now 23 and have never had a drink beyond a few sips but nothing to even get me buzzed. In college I surrounded myself w other religious ppl so I didn’t party either. Now out of college, I realized how sheltered I was and how common drinking culture is. I’m going on a double date to a sports bar w some coworkers (my date is a coworker that just asked me out) and I would like to have just one drink without getting drunk and still be able to drive home. Date is in 2 days. Any recommendations on what sort of drink to get? Should I buy alcohol beforehand to see what it’s like first? Any help is appreciated\n\n", "Going to a bar as someone who doesn’t drink I come from a religious family and throughout most of my life I have never even considered drinking. I am now 23 and have never had a drink beyond a few sips but nothing to even get me buzzed. In college I surrounded myself w other religious ppl so I didn’t party either. Now out of college, I realized how sheltered I was and how common drinking culture is. I’m going on a double date to a sports bar w some coworkers (my date is a coworker that just asked me out) and I would like to have just one drink without getting drunk and still be able to drive home. Date is in 2 days. Any recommendations on what sort of drink to get? Should I buy alcohol beforehand to see what it’s like first? Any help is appreciated\n\n", "Going to a bar as someone who doesn’t drink I come from a religious family and throughout most of my life I have never even considered drinking. I am now 23 and have never had a drink beyond a few sips but nothing to even get me buzzed. In college I surrounded myself w other religious ppl so I didn’t party either. Now out of college, I realized how sheltered I was and how common drinking culture is. I’m going on a double date to a sports bar w some coworkers (my date is a coworker that just asked me out) and I would like to have just one drink without getting drunk and still be able to drive home. Date is in 2 days. Any recommendations on what sort of drink to get? Should I buy alcohol beforehand to see what it’s like first? Any help is appreciated\n\n", "Going to a bar as someone who doesn’t drink I come from a religious family and throughout most of my life I have never even considered drinking. I am now 23 and have never had a drink beyond a few sips but nothing to even get me buzzed. In college I surrounded myself w other religious ppl so I didn’t party either. Now out of college, I realized how sheltered I was and how common drinking culture is. I’m going on a double date to a sports bar w some coworkers (my date is a coworker that just asked me out) and I would like to have just one drink without getting drunk and still be able to drive home. Date is in 2 days. Any recommendations on what sort of drink to get? Should I buy alcohol beforehand to see what it’s like first? Any help is appreciated\n\n" ]

[ "Just get a club soda or a soda pop, don't drink alcohol to just drink alcohol or to impress somebody.", "If your date can't accept you not drinking alcohol, they aren't the right person for you. Don't let anyone pressure you into drinking!", "Someone else had it right, if you don’t want to drink then don’t.\nIf your date has a problem with that or judges/mocks you for not drinking then you’ve saved yourself from finding out later on what an ass they are.\n\nI enjoy drinking, usually have a few beers most nights… luckily for me I know how to handle myself and have rarely ever gotten noticeably drunk.\nBut I wouldn’t pressure anyone to drink if they didn’t want to.\n\nYou wouldn’t smoke crack just because your date was doing it.", "As a non-drinker I usually go for a Shirley temple. It's delicious and affordable and I can drive home safely afterwards.", "As someone said don't drink to impress. Order whatever you want to drink. That being said, there is definitely a reason people drink. It feels good and loosens things up. So keep it in mind and try to behave as if you are relaxed and feel good. I think when people aren't on the same wavelength it causes a little stress and anxiety and that goes for alcohol.", "there are nice virgin cocktails without alcohol which are good too. you don't have to drink alcohol.\n\nNo liquor or cocktail for a first try and not any to drive!\n\nyou might not like beer, as you don't drink. if you HAVE to drink beer, a small beer with lemon would do, depends where it's a radler beer (lemon soda/beer).\n\nor just ask for non alcoholic drinks they suggest.\n\ndon't force it on you!", "Lots of folks here not answering your question and giving you unsolicited advice, instead. To treat you like an adult and actually answer your questions:\n\nYes, buy a few varieties of alcohol you're interested in and try them in the safety of your own home ahead of time. No more than 1-2 a night, you won't be wasted at 3 (unless you're a very small person), but it'll probably put you beyond where you want to be the first few times. Try some combination of a variety pack of beer, hard seltzer if that appeals to you (think La Croix with alcohol), or a small bottle of liquor to make mixed drinks (rum and coke, whiskey coke, vodka lemonade, gin and tonic are all classic combinations). If you go with the mixed drink option, start with a ratio of 3 parts mix to 1 part liquor, and adjust to taste.\n\nIf you decide it's something you want to continue exploring after your date, I also highly suggest finding someone you trust absolutely (lifelong friend, sibling, etc.) who's been drinking for a while, and getting absolutely blitzed in the safety of your own home. You'd rather find your limit there than out in public.\n\nLastly, and most importantly, I'm guessing that \"religious family\" and \"asked me out\" means you're a woman (my apologies if I'm wrong about that). Number one rule as a woman in a bar, no matter who you're with, never leave your drink unattended. If you forget rule number one and accidentally leave your drink unattended, even for a few seconds, then rule number two is order a new drink. Roofies get dropped into drinks everywhere, don't risk it.", "Don't drink alcohol and if this is a problem for anyone in your group then they aren't really your friends. If you just want to look like you fit in, order cranberry juice or a Shirley temple. \n\nBut if you just want to drink, your best bet is one of the fruity flavored hard seltzer. Truely, White Claw, there are a few brands. They all make various watermelon, strawberry, fruit punch, etc... flavors. Pick flavor you think you'll like. It will taste like a reasonable representation of that flavor. They're all equally \"fizzy and....meh\"\n\nHard ciders would also be a good choice. They often come in apple, peach, and other fruity flavors. Hard seltzers are kinda \"basic\" while hard ciders are kind of \"outdoorsy\"\n\nBeer is often an acquired taste. Most people don't eat other fermented foods so we aren't accustomed to those flavors. But a light beer doesn't have a particularly strong flavor so you should find it at least tolerable if not delicious. Light beer is best enjoyed after mowing the lawn on a hot summer day. \n\nThere are all kinds of mixed drinks with varying flavors. Depending on the bartender, they can be good or bad.\n\nWhiskey or rum and coke kinda taste like flat spicy diet coke. I firmly believe it should be banned in all 50 states. \n\nDon't order a long Island ice tea. It's an incredibly strong drink and it kinda taste like fruity ice tea. Dangerous. \n\n\"Wine. Yum. Grape juice that burns.\" -Dr Sheldon Cooper. But, red wine and red meat is a fantastic combination. It also goes well with any pasta dish made with tomatoes. A merlot and a ribeye = heaven in the mouth.\n\nSipping Whiskey or Tequilla is not for the faint of heart. Imagine the strong scent of a fireplace, vanilla, maple, and fingernail polish remover. It's not a beginners choice. \n\nDon't do shots. Shots are a bad idea. Nothing good ever comes from doing shots.\n\nOne word of caution, never accept a drink from someone you don't trust. If someone comes up to you and offers you a drink there's a 50/50 chance you'll end up tied to the pipes in their basement later that night. \n\nThe proper way to buy a stranger a drink is to say something like \"would you mind if I join you? Next round of drinks is on me\" The bartender should prepare your next drink and hand it directly to you. \n\nNever leave a drink unattended unless you're with people you trust. If you need to leave the table, either take your drink or finish it before you leave and order a fresh one after you return.", "I would say if you’re just drinking because your coworkers want you to, they’re not a good crowd. They should accept you for you. If you WANT to get into drinking because YOU want to, I would say invite a trusted friend over to your house (avoids driving) and try a few different things. You have to learn your tolerance, what you like, etc. enjoy!", "\"Hey, what do you want to drink?\"\n\n\"Club soda, lime, please :)\"\n\n\"They have X beer on tap. It's good. Try it.\"\n\n\"Thanks, I'm totally good.\"\n\n\"Don't you drink?\"\n\n\"Not regularly. Never picked it up.\"\n\n\"Why not?\"\n\n\"Oh, it's a long and boring story. I'll tell you some time. Does this place have reuben sandwiches? I never pass up a reuben.\"\n\nDelivered without force, you're NOT trying to convince anyone, you are confident in your choices, so confident it doesn't even occur to you that it's something you have to defend. You have politely signaled that the subject be dropped at this time; it is not one that interests you. A good, kind, and aware person will pick that up and help the conversation move on, or at least let you move it forward. If they continue, use whatever tactic you use to deal with rude, pushy people. If you want to explore alcohol/drinking culture or whatever at some point, go ahead and do that, just don't mix the two, going on a first date & consuming a first whole alcoholic drink. Best to explore drinking slowly and with good friends who will help keep you safe. If you don't have good friends who drink, maybe wait until you do.", "Don’t drink to fit in. If you don’t drink that’s fine, just order a Coke, nobody will ask you what’s in it.\n\nIf you get there a bit early, tell server/bartender if anyone buys you a drink, just make it without alcohol they’ll be happy to oblige. If the random chance someone asks what you’re drinking just say “Rum and coke”", "My husband is straight edge and we live in WI so its a major drunk fest most of the time. Other than the initial surprise of meeting an adult who hasnt ever drank, its a non-issue. Going to a bar when you're a non-drinker is really not a big deal if you arent out with assholes. Just order whatever you want thats non-alcoholic. If someone says anything just say you're not a big drinker or that you're driving. If you dont make it a big deal i bet nobody else will either.", "Don't drink \"out\" the first time you drink. Bars have a varying level of pour, (most often weak, but I have encountered a few that go STRONG) and you want to be safe to drive home. Since you havent full on drank before, you have none of the built \"tolerence\" to alcohol and one strong drink is possible to be too much. A lovely \"mocktail\" might be perfect if you feel there is pressure to have a drink of some kind, but generally people respect \"I'm driving, so no hard drinks for me\" in my experience.", "Shirley Temple was my go to. Sprite and marschino cherry. There are also non alcoholic beers. You don't have to drink to be in a bar. Plus, they're called \"bar friends\" because they are pretty useless.\n\nNot that good people never go to bars. I do have fun when it's also to do something else like poker league, a football game, or a social hour.", "One time I was not drinking due to being on a diet. I was going to a cocktail party and didn't feel like explaining that all evening. So I went to the bar and had them give me grape juice in a wine glass. Perfect. If you do drink, one glass of wine shouldn't affect you too much. Just be sure to eat something and also drink a glass of water.", "Do not drink alcohol on this date. Never drink in an unfamiliar situation especially with people you barely know.", "Dude says he wants to try having a drink. \n\nI'd recommend a mixed drink like jack and coke. Drinking is mildly entertaining, the reason it is so prevalent is that people use drinking as an excuse to blow off steam and get together. It's primarily there to facilitate social interaction. People feel like they need to be drunk to be silly or break out of their normal frame. Trying out alcohol by yourself is, eh, not really the set and setting. \n\nI'd personally recommend not drinking more than a couple drinks for your first date, it could go lots of ways.", "I gave up drinking when my wife was first pregnant with our daughter. Best decision ever. In the longer scheme of things, drinking is a huge waste of time and doesn’t provide a benefit to your life.\n\nI wish I had all the time back that I spent buzzed or not useful.", "First and most important - DO NOT drink and drive. You have no clue how alcohol affects you, you have no experience being tipsy - just don't drive. If you want to drink (even one drink) - uber. You want to drive - no alcohol. You drove in, but had a drink - car stays parked, you uber home.\n\nSecond - I strongly recommend avoiding drinking to get drunk. There are plenty of different drinks, you most likely will find one that you like. If you don't - oh well, no reason to drink. There are mixed drinks, there is beer, wine, strong liquor. A lot of it is acquired taste. Also, you don't have to like all of it (or most of it). Try different things, you most likely will find something that tastes good to you.\n\nLastly - you really don't have to drink. I like to drink and do drink most of the times going out, but on the (rare) days when I don't feel like drinking - nobody seems to care about it (after obligatory checking whether I am ok and hearing confirmation that \"everything is fine, I just don't feel like drinking tonight\").", "You don't need to drink. No one will care. It's not high school any more. If someone mentions it, just say you don't drink. Don't make excuses, don't claim that you don't like the taste, don't talk about how you don't want to get out of control. Just say \"No thanks. I don't drink.\"\n\nIf you don't want to look out of place, just ask the bartender for a Coke in a rocks glass with a lime wedge and people will believe what they want to believe. I usually order club soda and tonic with a splash of sour and a lemon wedge and a lime wedge. It looks like it's a mixed drink and as far as anyone knows it has vodka in it. If anything, it gives you something to do with your hands when you're talking.\n\nIt's more common than you think to not drink.", "Please just order a soda. You do not need to make an issue out of not drinking. If they ask you if you are not drinking you can say \"not tonight\", or \"I don't drink much\", or \"I don't usually drink, but.don't let that stop you\". Sort of the same as if they wan to order dessert, but you don't.\n\nIt's fun to go to bars, but it's fun for the company. You don't need to get drink.", "Only get alcohol if you want to. Try a lite beer. One won't make you drunk, especially if you're eating and drinking it over the course of the meal. Enjoy! Alcohol is very fun and safe if you're smart.", "My advice, beyond getting a soda or other non-alcoholic drink, is to order an appetizer for the table too! There is no reason to order a drink. If you really want to order something, and want it to be paletable, I'd recommend asking for \"a rum and coke with just half a shot of rum\".", "To pile on with what others are saying, just get a soda or whatever. Years ago I had a weekly ‘guys night out’ with 4-5 other guys. They all drank beer, I drank Pepsi. It was just fine.", "I never drink either and I'm not remotely religious. I just get an iced tea or soda or something. Virgin Arnold Palmer. Sometimes I get a Virgin Pina Colada", "Do not drink on the date if you aren’t used to drinking! This could go very wrong. Or ask for a seltzer with just a splash of vodka if you must.", "Ya just get something else, I know people who don't drink but still go out to bars, each to their own", "Order a lime and soda (water). \n\nDon't make a big deal out of not drinking and don’t feel the need to overly explain yourself. Most decent people will secretly admire you for it and be jealous that you don’t need to drink to have fun.", "I’m 35 and have never had a drink. Simply because I never felt the need to. \n\nDon’t do something because you feel like others will want you to or judge you if you don’t. All I’ve ever said was “I’m good, I don’t drink” if I was ever offered a drink. And when asked to go out for drink, I always just got a soda. No one cares. If someone does give you shit of any kind for it, it’s their own insecurities coming out. You’re good.\n\nDrink if you want, don’t drink if you don’t want to. Especially don’t do it just to try to impress anyone.", "Im now in my 40s and have never drank beyond a few sips, much like you. However, I played lots of sports with people older than me since I was 14. So inevitably ended up around alot of drinking and lots of bars. I would get lots of pressure to drink from my older friends, but I always just said no sorry, I dont drink, and that was always respected. I would just get a soda at the bar, and would end up being the driver for many, and the sober mind for many as well. \n\n\nDont worry about it, dont feel bad. Just stick to your guns and people will respect your wishs.", "If you want to have one drink but don’t want to deal with the social pressure to have more, order a vodka with Sprite on the rocks. It’s a nice easy drink. Then, after you’ve finished that one, order soda water with lime for the rest of the night. Other people will assume you’re drinking the same thing you started with, so you don’t have to deal with the “come in have another” hassle. This is what I do at business mixers where drinking is involved. It works great, and you keep your shit together while everyone else is a wreck.", "Everyone is saying \"don't drink\" because they think you are being pressured. I didn't get a sense that you were being pressured, but rather that you were interested. My advise is to just get a lager beer. That's fairly light. I would not recommend driving however. You will likely feel pretty drunk from one pint of beer. I know I did when I first drank...mind you I was a 16 year old...", "Don't start drinking now, it's perfectly fine just getting a soda and some good food. Drinking is overrated.", "As someone who struggles with heavy drinking to cope with social situations, I'd kill to never know what alcohol was like.\n\nDont drink unless you truly want to, and the first time you do... Don't do it in a public setting\n\nBe you bro", "You've made it past the most difficult stage successfully \n\nDon't touch a drop of alcohol going forward. Your body mind and wallet will thank you later.\n\nNothing to be gained by starting now. People around you will adapt very quickly once they accept that you don't drink so don't do it for anyone else. \n\nDon't touch a drop of alcohol. Your body mind and wallet will thank you in the future", "Yeah get there early if you're so inclined and order a club soda with lime. If they want to assume it's gin or vodka in there too, well you don't have to lie and correct them. Don't drink just to fall into the drinking culture. It really is insidious, remember, it's just poison with a great marketing campaign.", "There’s nothing wrong with drinking alcohol responsibly. God created it. He told Adam go end enjoy my creation. Why not you?", "There a ton of great non alcoholic options / beers out there now a days. I suggest athletic brewing company for some great ones.", "So many people seem to think they are 100% against drinking, but that isn't what was being asked. They aren't for or against it. \n\nSee if the bar does a flight - which is many different drinks in smaller versions. Then you're able to try a few and if one sucks, it isn't much. \n\n**For a decent drink that \"typically\" isn't going to be really awful** \\- go with a margarita. Mixer covers up the alcohol so half the time you won't know it's there. They will creep up on you quickly though. So if you don't have a tolerance, get 1 and ask for a water with it. Then you can nurse it through the meal and not even get a buzz going.", "Personally, I'd try a drink or two so you know what you're getting into. If you want something 'sippable' you may be best off getting something that isn't super tasty and easily drinkable. Something strongly flavored and bitter / sour that you can take tiny sips of. Either that or a beer you don't find chuggable.\n\nI'd go to a liquor store and get a small bottle of vodka or bourbon - try that with some ginger ale or soda water / lime. Measure out a shot of it, so you have a feel for what a serving of alcohol does to you after consumption. Could also get a six pack of beers at the grocery store, try one, see how that makes you feel, and leave the rest in the fridge in case a friend comes over or something.\n\nIf you've never had ANY alcohol before, I wouldn't be driving even after one drink. Maybe your legal B.A.C. won't be excessive but you need to be cognizant of the fact your faculties may be impacted more than someone who's had more experience with alcohol", "Ok. Everyone is telling you not to drink and not to let others influence you. That’s fine and good.\n\nBut if you really want to have a normal drink no matter what, here are some of my go tos that are easy to say and don’t leave room for a lot of questions about options. I figure you’ll probably want stuff mixed in so you don’t get hit with straight alcohol:\n\nGin and tonic (gin and soda water)\n\n7 & 7 (7up and Seagram’s 7 whisky)\n\nJack and Coke (Jack Daniel’s and Coke)\n\nCaptain and coke (Capt Morgan Rum and Coke)\n\nOld fashioned (a distinguished whisky or bourbon based drink. If they ask what kind tell them Makers Mark. Makers is decent and sounds like you know what you’re doing)\n\nFancier mixed with fruit and colorful, kinda like something you’d order poolside at a resort:\n\nMojito \n\nPina Colada\n\nMargarita\n\nMoscow Mule (if they ask which vodka say Tito’s or Grey Goose or Belvedere)\n\nJust order with confidence when you say these names and they shouldn’t really ask questions. If they give options just pick one. It doesn’t sound like you know what you like so just pick anything.", "I’m sure this will get buried as I’m now “late” but I’ve not had a single drink in my life, recently turned 29. I’ve never felt the need to do so, so I don’t. It’s perfectly acceptable to go to a bar and not drink, I do it almost weekly with my hockey team.\n\nIf someone is going to judge you for not drinking at a bar (or in general), they are not the person you want to surround yourself with.", "I’m a drunk. That being said hold your ground player, they will look at u funny at first for not drinking then someone will get wasted make themselves look like a jackass and you will be the same guy who got asked out. You held out this long don’t mess it up", "I’d try it at home first or with someone you trust. Go light. It’s okay to keep the same drink all night. I’d recommend a coconut rum and pineapple juice and it’s easy. You can ask for extra pineapple juice if you are worried about the alcohol content. If it’s your first time, you’ll probably get buzzed fast so it would be ideal to drink with a trusted friend first so they can let you know that you’ve reached your limit and you’re acting a fool. \n\nAlso wouldn’t recommend drinking with coworkers or first dates if you’re a lightweight or it’s your first time. They may judge you and think you’re a drunk. This is just from my experience because I did basically the same thing and had my first drink at 22 when I was on a date with a guy and his work friends. His friend poured me a really strong drink and I was druuuuuuunnnkkk after a few sips. It was mostly vodka and I could smell it. Yeah I don’t think they had good opinions of me after that but I felt peer pressured. That was a mistake on my part. \n\nAlso I’d recommend eating while drinking and ordering a water too so you won’t get drunk.", "I'm going to get downloaded into oblivion, but I'm going to say this anyway.\n\nI didn't drink much in college and I regret it. As an adult I've learned that you don't necessarily need to be blackout drunk, but having a nice little buzz is fun. Alcohol loosens you up, have some laughs and enjoy yourself.\n\nIf you're family against drinking, that's fine too. You do you. But I'm just saying that life is all about experiences. Getting a little tipsy is one that I would recommend everyone experience.", "I'd order a bottle of beer as it comes in smaller quantities. \n\nHowever, I strongly recommend you don't drive home. You don't know how it will affect you, I can drive after 1 as I drink regularly, your tolerance will be lower.", "I went to all of my friends birthday at a bar and only drank water with lemon. Been doing it for years and nobody did or should care. I’m 33 and never drank cause I hated the taste. Even throughout college I never drank hanged out with friends who supported or didn’t even care about it.", "I usually get a club soda or you could do sprite or tonic if you want it just a little sweetness. \n\nSome bars won’t even charge you if you’re the designated driver. Be sure to leave a nice tip if that’s the case!", "I think you are overthinking it a bit, but if you really want to be extra sure, its smart to check out your tolerance first, i dont really recall the first time i had it, but i'm confident you will be pretty safe with a regular sized beer if you are in doubt (and you still have time to try it beforehand)\n\nYou will also need to take into account your food intake, if you have a drinks with no food in the stomach, or if you haven't eaten for a few hours, it will feel stronger, then if you had a meal, or if you are eating while you drink.\n\nBut like i said, i think you are pretty safe with just one drink, unless something absurd (like a 1lt caipirinha), also don't forget you don't need to drink alcohol, you can just have a coke and avoid worrying when you just should be enjoying the date.", "I stopped drinking when my wife was pregnant, I would get a seltzer and cranberry at the bar.\n\nEvery bar should be able to make it, it’s different enough from what you do at home (water, soda, etc.) that you still feel like you’re “out”, and at a glance nobody would question if it’s a cocktail so you’re not answering the “why?” question all night.", "I know some people are saying to go ahead and have a single drink and you'll be fine- but it really depends on your body/weight. I have a friend that got a dui after having a single glass of wine with her dinner- because she is tiny, so a single glass put her over the legal limit. \n\nDrinking without knowing how it will affect you, combined with being with people fairly unfamiliar to you could be a dangerous combination.", "I get club soda with a dash of bitters and a lime in a highball glass. Looks like a drink. Helps with digestion.", "I don’t drink. I enjoy watching every one get shit faced. Don’t have your first full drink on a date. It’s not worth it.", "Get something fruity as fuck. I'm not much of a drinker but when I do i order things that have words like sunrise, starburst, blue raspberry etc. Also its ok to get a little buzzed and have fun. Its also just fine to not drink and be the designated driver. Just stay in or adjacent to your comfort zone and you should be alright. Also a warning, as someone who doesnt ever drink its sometimes shocking how little it takes to get a buzz going. Like one decently strong drink and im white girl wasted even though im an overweight italian man. Just drink slow and if you feel off get an uber home.", "Don't plan to drive home from your first drink, you have no idea what your tolerance is so even if you're legally below the limit you may not be up to the task.\n\nI'd also not recommend having your first drink with co-workers. Do that with close friends who can't or won't affect your job. \n\nFor this event get a lemon lime bitters, club soda, or other non-alcoholic beverage.\n\nIf you are interested in trying alcohol in general, I usually recommend cider as a starting point. It's alcoholic carbonated apple juice, around the same ABV as beer but IMO a more approachable taste to start out with. That or alcoholic ginger beer if you like normal ginger beer.", "drinking is a dumb and shitty way to waste money and brain cells. It took me too long to realize this.", "You're religious you say? Then I'd suggest ordering a Virgin Mary...\n\nIt looks like a Bloody Mary but no alcohol and you have the benefit of cracking a joke about it with said date", "You don’t have to drink. I get club soda with lime a lot - easy to sip, looks vaguely like a drink, nobody cares anyway. \n\nIf you are looking to try drinking the first time, a beer isn’t a bad bet. Low alcohol content, many choices, socially acceptable. Not super tasty for most the first time, so it’s pretty easy not to over-indulge. \n\nYes, you should try a little sipping in private before you do so in public, unless you absolutely trust the people you’re with. Booze is funny, and hits people in strange ways sometimes. One drink might be enough to trigger that strangeness in you. \n\nIs part of why people love it so!\n\nI dated a girl who was allergic to alcohol. Not even a full glass of wine, she acted like she was totally hammered, and recovery from that state wasn’t quick for her. Some bodies don’t process booze well at all. \n\nSome other bodies love it too much. (19 year sober alcoholic here.) \n\nGood luck to you, whatever your decision. Be careful, make good choices before you drink if you drink to minimize potential consequences, and have fun!", "You dont have to drink at all of you dont want. I don’t drink and I enjoy going out, I order sodas or mocktails which are usually amazing and also cheaper. A date is not the best place to drink for the first time", "You don't have to drink to socialize. You can order soda, cola or 7-up/Sprite, virgin versions of drinks, Virgin Mary - spicy tomato juice, virgin margarita - Limeade with ice, salt optional, club soda with lemon/lime or any sparkling water. Tip your server, you're taking up space that an alcoholic might be spending real money in. Don't make a big deal out of your choices, just order and be done with. You can be driving later if you need an excuse. When I went out with customers, I didn't drink and mentioned that I was driving in an unfamiliar town if anyone questioned. No one ever thought poorly of that choice.", "You don't have to drink alcohol if you don't want to, no worries. If someone gets stupid about it, just say you're driving. If you do want to give it a try, start light, have a beer. Don't go for the hard liquor.", "You can try one beer but don’t drive home. You don’t want this experience to end in a negative way because of happenstance or impaired judgement.", "You can try it out if you want! I suggest something fruity (margaritas, hard seltzers, tequila sunrise) so it's fun to drink and not unlike a soda or juice.", "You can hang out in a bar and not drink. And if someone pressures you to have one — they are not your friend. I drank when I was younger (I grew up in my parents liquor store!), but developed an allergy. I drink soda, or seltzer with lemon and lime. The occasional mock tail. Oh, and it’s a lot cheaper!!", "You are going to have a low tolerance, so I would not use this as a time to try a drink. I usually go with a Ginger Beer, there is no alcohol, or something else with bubbles when I don’t want to drink. If they ask, just say you are driving or that you don’t drink that much. Most people don’t care after colleges. The ones that do are people you want to avoid anyway.", "Yes! Tonic water with lime is delicious, cheap, and no one questions you (not that they should but people do :/) and you can safely drive home later!\nIf you don't want to drink, and don't have any interest in alcohol, don't cave. It's so easy to overdo it, and expensive/dangerous/addictive with little effort. Don't give up you to \"fit in\" at a sports bar :)", "Yeah, I think everyone else has covered. Personally I enjoy beers and some spirits, but I go for quality over quantity. Sipping and enjoying one drink vs chugging back 2 or 3.\n\nIf you want to give beer a try though, hit up a local beer or liquor store. Ask staff for recommendations on some lighter tasting beers. I'd suggest a lager, amber ale, or red ale. Personally I find craft beers taste better, but they're less commonly available at sports bars. I'd avoid IPA's as I found they had almost a rotten citrus taste to them.\n\nMy usual go to is Rickards Red, Alexander Keith's, Stella Artois, or Guinness if they only have big brands. Boston lager is decent too. Things like Coors, Budweiser, Molson are last resort for me, lol.\n\nA double date isn't a great place to find out if you like beer though. If you try it ahead of time and enjoy it, stick to 1 pint with dinner. If you're there a while and feel OK, and second would be fine. A conservative rule of thumb is one drink/serving per hour to avoid any issues.", "Why should you? I am not religious, I drank lots when I was young, but now I dont. Why? Well, doesnt matter. \n\nIf I go to a bar, I just order soda. You can drink many many things that have no alcohol. There is no need for alcohol.\n\nTrue, if everybody takes beer, after a couple of hours, if they continue partying, they all will be slightly drunk and you wont. So..what? \n\n​\n\nNo worries buddy. If somebody asks, just say \"na, I dont drink alcohol, I dont like it\". Period.", "White claw or any hard seltzer! It's a good way to feel like you're drinking without having a lot of alcohol.", "When I quit drinking I just ordered and carried around a diet coke to sip on, it looked like a drink so it didn't scream \"I'm not drinking\".", "What kind of flavors do you like?\n\nCan’t go wrong with a lemon drop as a first drink - boozed up lemonade basically, a touch sweeter than most. Run and coke is basically alcoholic coke, usually tastes like flat coke to me. Mojito’s are nice if you like mint and lime, margaritas have an endless variety of options and are lovely sipping drinks (a bar near me makes killer blood orange margaritas). \n\nGin isn’t usually sipped solo unless you quite like gin, but a gin and tonic is common nice beverage, with citrus garnish. I tend to only drink vodka as shots, but it’s a great mixer and is the basis for lots of good drinks. \n\nRum and whisky tend to be fairly complex liquors, that can go into mixed drinks or be sipped. I don’t like rum for the most part, but I also wouldn’t advise making either your first beverage unless you have a friend who’s very into them, then I’d say go to a bar and explore. If you do want to, an old fashioned is a great whiskey cocktail, and daiquiris, mojitos and mai tais are pretty common rum drinks. Mojitos are usually very approachable.\n\nFor sports bar/date, a beer or two is probably the most common thing. Beers come in a staggeringly wide variety of styles and the style of the beer dictates the flavor profile and texture of the drink (mostly). IPA’s are big where I live, but I hate them. Lager is the “generic” beer flavor in the US from my experience. Some common recognizable names - Guinness is a stout, thicker drink, very smooth, goes well with most foods in my opinion, my beer of choice most places. Budweiser is a thinner drink, with Bud Light being even thinner, not super strongly flavored but relatively mild on the palate and a bit “crisp” the way citrus in summertime is. Shock Top with an orange slice is a nice wheaty citrusy beer if you want something light, Stella Artois (usually just Stella) is an easy to drink pilsner - it’s what I grab if I’m not looking to enjoy the flavor of my drink so much as have a beer to sip and chat. \n\nCiders are also a popular option - I can’t opine because I’m allergic to apples so I don’t drink cider.\n\nLastly you’ve got your flavored seltzers. I think hard seltzers are garbage, but they are an option. To me you’re wasting money on low proof bottled mixed drinks that suck - a liter of seltzer if a fraction of the cost of some white claws and you get way more bang for your buck.\n\nIf you want to learn more about cocktails, the YouTube series “How to Drink” is quite good. It’s been a bit hit or miss for me lately, but the presenter gives very honest tasting reviews and talks about the how’d and whys of drinks in a way I didn’t really get out of other locations.\n\nHope your date goes well!\n\n\n", "Vodka soda, tip the bartender in advance and ask em “ hey just keep filing this up with soda and if anyone asks there’s vodka in it” you only have one drink but everyone thinks you’re a badass", "There's détail that escaped everyone's attention. It's not related to drinking. OP said he's going to a sports bar on double with a co-worker. Is this a wise thing to do? I mean dating a co-worker?", "There is no reason to drink alcohol to fit in on a date. Just get a club soda or coke and enjoy learning about your date.\nAlso, don’t allow anyone to force a drink on you, just be yourself.", "There are a lot of bars carrying hop water and liquid death these days. You look like you're drinking a beer and have liquid in your hand so you don't feel awkward not drinking at a bar. With that said, to hell with anyone that judges you for not drinking and driving. Also, iced tea is a great go to move.", "The fact that you're even considering drinking and driving as someone who has never had alcohol before is insane.", "So I agree with all of the top posts when they say don’t drink if you don’t want to drink. But if you WANT to drink at a sports bar for someone new to drinking I would get a hard cider, it’s generally going to be sweet, unless it is from Basque (their cider is fermented dry) and not bitter like beer. Hard ciders are also almost always under 5% abv (alcohol by volumn). The low abv means it is sweeter. Sugars ferment into alcohol so the lower the alcohol the sweeter the beverage. If it is a dry Cider it may have slightly higher alcohol but generally never more than 10% but those are pretty rare and not typical for a sports bar. Stick to low abv! \n\nSkip cocktails made with hard liquor because you don’t know how much liquor is actually in the drink. In a cocktail 1 drink does not actually equal one drink. A Long Island iced tea is 2.5-3 drinks in a single glass. So don’t play with fire. \n\nAlso if you don’t like alcohol and take a sip and decide it isn’t for you it is 100% ok to simply not drink it, you can ask any staff to remove the glass from in front of you or leave it full all night, it’s your drink no one else should care what you do with it. As long as you pay for it staff doesn’t care if it gets poured down your throat or the drain. \n\nAlso eat food! Food helps metabolize the alcohol, so you “sober up” quicker. It also helps to slow down the drinking when drinking isn’t the sole activity. My rule is to order food with every beverage, my friends think I’m a hero when the fries or nachos show up every half an hour but in reality it’s so we don’t feel terrible tomorrow. \n\nIf you do imbibe too much, utilize Uber or lyft. If you live in an area without ride sharing know who you can call to help you out in a pinch.", "Shirley temple, virgin cape cod, virgin press, virgin tequila sunrise, virgin screwdriver. That’s a couple drinks you could order at a sports bar. Maybe even a club soda with a lime it’ll give the illusion that your drinking without the alcohol. No reason to drink if you’ve never done it before and aren’t accustomed to it.", "Rum and coke is a basic go-to because it’s smooth and gives the coke a kick. If the bartender asks single or a double, they mean the alcohol portion so you’ll want a single (ounce). If you ask for it “tall” that usually means a glass that holds more soda, more diluted drink. \n\nAn easy cocktail is a tom collins. Easy on the sugar and easy on the booze if it’s a single. Gin, soda, lemon juice. A Caesar, which is vodka, Clamato, and some seasoning stuff, is usually garnished with a pickled veg or even bacon+ in some restaurants. \n\nIf you want to try a beer, go for something light like a lager, pilsner, or witbier. An IPA can be a bit strong and offending if you’re not expecting it. Red’s or amber ales are also nice, like a honey lager. ", "Please don't drink and drive!! One drink you're buzzed especially since you have no tolerance!! Have fun on your date and be safe 😉", "Order a Gin & Tonic then wink and ask the bartender to hold the gin!!! Funny & you don’t have to drink!!!", "Only advice I can give u is don’t drink too much and stick to beer. You’re new to drinking so you don’t know ur limit and you don’t want to make a fool of yourself and beer is a good drink to have when going steady because it’s not too strong so your not on ur ass after a couple drinks. It’s heavy so you’re going to feel more full so your less likely to keep going for another drink as soon as your first is done. And it’s doesn’t taste like sweets like cocktails and spirt mixes do so you won’t drink it too fast. Also what I would maybe do is pay with cash and just give yourself an allowance for the night so you can visually see how many drinks you’ve bought and so you don’t go overboard on buying drinks. \nRealised I’ve given about 3 pieces of advice not just one but that’s what I’d recommend", "One thing to keep in mind is that once you have one drink, your inhibitions are lowered and you're more likely to keep drinking, especially if your companions are encouraging you. So don't just stagger drinks with water, drink water while drinking an alcoholic drink. It will make it last longer.", "Offer to be the DD so the others can have an extra drink, but don't offer if you are planning on drinking, but its a great way of letting people know you don't want to drink without having to explain why, not that anyone ever has to explain why they aren't drinking. \nIf you do want to try a drink I suggest a fruity drink that sounds good that you can sip on. If you are driving after the drink make sure you have something in your stomach to help absorb the alcohol, plus alcohol on an empty stomach is not great unless you wanna get Reeeaall drunk. If your at a bar order an appetizer for the table and sip on your drink. If youve only had one drink you should be fine to drive after 2 hours, but always check yourself, if you feel any bit off then don't risk the drive.", "Not a good idea to drive after drinking ever, but especially if you’ve never had a drink before. As others have suggested, soda water + lime and/or cranberry juice is a nice alternative. Even a virgin Shirley Temple or a ginger ‘beer’.", "No one should blame you for not drinking. I’ve known people who stopped drinking by the time they were 25 years old because they decided it’s not worth the risks it poses to their health, time, finances, etc. I myself limit my intake for the same reasons.\n\nMy go-to for a non-alcoholic beverage is a San Pellegrino with a lime. Usually people don't even notice that it's alcohol free.", "No biggie - just get a Coke/soda and say you’ve got something important after.\n\nAnother LPT: don’t date people from work.", "My wife frequently abstains from drinking so when we go out she asks for some bitters in soda water. Yes, bitters have some alcohol but it’s like 5 drops in a glass.. adds an herbaceous flavor and some more complexity to sparkling water. Also gives the water subtle coloring!", "My go to for non-drinking periods of my life was club soda/cranberry juice and club soda with lime juice and agave nectar.\n\nBoth delicious but the club soda/cranberry will give you a healthy urinary tract.", "My go to drink at a bar is soda with lime, and if it's a nicer place, get soda with lime and mint. It's a great drink and your head will be clear and your wallet will thank you. Order it with confidence, and be comfortable with who you are. You won't be happy if you change. Why start now?\n\n As a side note, it's easy for people to assume there is a vodka in this drink so carrying this around will also help you avoid the questions about why you're not drinking.", "My buddy Dave is a Mormon and he goes to bars occasionally and never has a problem. He is pretty gregarious and he drinks club soda with a splash of cranberry or orange juice. He doesn't seem to be out of place and he is honestly one of the more fun people to be around!", "My advise would be, don't.\n\nIf you wanna get used to drinking do it with some friends or in an good environment, you need some time to figure out what you like to drink, how much you can drink, not really possible with in 2 days.\n\nIt's okay to not drink and don't feel pressured to drink, it should be fun not a necessity.\nAlso for dates in general I would say getting smashed is not a good idea.\n\nYour probably fine having one beer and drive after an hour, but do take that with a grain of salt as your tolerance is probably very low.", "My advice:\n enjoy the ease of hangover recovery that youth provides for as long as you can.\n\nThen, start drinking mocktails or tonic and lime.", "Look seriously functional alcoholic here. Dont start drinking. Its not worth it if your brain has the same problem mine does. Order a sprite with a lime.", "Literally just be yourself. It’s cringe when people do things just please others and assuming what the others think or want to see. If you’re not comfortable drinking yet I wouldn’t drink in places that aren’t as comfortable to begin with. Like a double date is already kinda stressful, and then you’re gunna juggle in learning how to drink? Don’t even get me started with knowing your limits haha. Like you don’t even know what it’s like to properly be drunk? That’s scary cuz you won’t know when to stop cuz u don’t know your body enough while drinking. And it hits like a truck(this truck can either be a happy truck (as in it will be the best time ever) or a not so happy truck) when it happens. I had a friend get FUCKED up after 75% of a single drink, and I didn’t believe them at first, cuz really? I wish I could get drunk that fast. Anyways, yea, just get a beer or something. Should be fine.", "Let your friends give you recommendations! Just tell them you have no drinking experience and you need help picking a good one. Worst case scenario, you don't like it, but they do! They can finish yours if you take a sip and decide to pass. It can be a fun thing :)", "Let the bartender know, tip him well for your pop/soda and he’ll take care of you. He works for tips and not to get you drunk", "Learn to drink around someone you trust. That first drink (assuming you enjoy the flavor) will generally make you feel better. You’ll relax and start to enjoy the evening. With your newly lowered inhibitions, you might even decide to have another. Maybe another. What’s the harm in one more drink? Alcohol has a tendency to get away from you.\n\nYou really don’t want to learn in a situation where you have to make decisions (eg should I go home with this person) after drinking, let alone try to drive.\n\n[Only 55% of people had a drink in the last month.](https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/brochures-and-fact-sheets/alcohol-facts-and-statistics) If it seems like more do, that’s just because it’s a social scene that’s easy to observe.\n\n(I’m not a tea-totaler. I enjoy drinking, but I recognize it as the drug that it is.)", "Keep it simple. \n\nIf you feel like a cocktail, stick to vodka. A \"vodka soda\" is a straight down the middle drink. If you don't specify, they bartendwr may ask or give you \"rail\" vodka, which is a non-brand name. I suggest Tito's or Absolute. Tito's is made in Austin, Texas, can't go wrong, \"Tito's and soda\".\n\nIf you want to try a beer, go with a light/lite beer. \"Miller Lite\" , \"Bud Light\" or \"Coors Light\". Order it in a bottle (or can) as opposed to draft/tap (if that is an option). Cleaner in a bottle, less fuss. Some bars might carry Miller/Coors OR Budweiser. A quick glance behind the bar should inform you what they have. \"Coors light bottle\"\n\nMy best advice is to not drink on an empty stomach. Eat a little something before. \n\nSource: Former Bartender", "Just tell the person that you aren't drinking for your diet. \n\nYou should be able to have a beer or a hard lemonade without getting drunk.", "Just get a coke or cranberry and soda (delish). It’s like a non coffee drinker hanging at Starbucks. Who cares. Just chill & have fun. You’ll remember it all ! ! !", "Just drink whatever you want. I go to socialize, often don't drink any alcohol at all. Bartenders have never once said any thing negative about it, and often offered to buy my drink because they thought I was a designated driver.", "Just don't feel pressured to drink. Be confident in your decision, don't make a big deal out of it or become appologetic and everything will be fine. There are many reasons why people don't drink (on one occassion or in general) and if someone judges you for it, they are not the kind of person to have in your life anyway. \n\nI rarely drink and I've gone through high school, college and a part of adulthood while attending parties, many with people passing out drunk or taking drugs, and I have never felt that not doing the same was affecting my ability to connect with people. Sure, some would encourage me to have a drink or smoke, but I said no and we moved on. They've never actually stopped engaging with me or inviting me to reunions because I didn't drink. I just had ton of fun despite being absolutely sober, never judged them for how much alcohol they consumed and that was that.", "Just ask if they have a mocktails menu if you don’t want to drink. If you want to try a drink I think ciders and spritzers are pretty good. Definitely order it first and just sip and don’t feel like you have to finish it.", "JD and Coke. That was my first ever drink.\n\nI was religious (raised Muslim) and I started drinking in my 20s so we might be similar.\n\nI was at a bar with my friends and decided to just go for it. I’ve got a sweet tooth so they recommended me the JD and Coke. I had two of those with a bunch of water/soft drinks in between.\n\nI wasn’t driving but I still took things slowly and I’d 100% recommend you try something beforehand to see what it’s like and how it affects you without getting into any danger.\n\nI’d been brought up thinking one sip of alcohol would start a downward spiral so I was definitely a little worried but it was fine :)", "I’m in agreement with everyone else but I also want to answer your question jic. I ask for 4oz glass of-1/2 house wine wine, 1/2 sparkling water with ice. It tastes good, lasts me all night and if you order it in front of drinkers, they lay off of you. I hate the person who wants to force non drinkers to drink.", "I’m going to recommend not drinking actually. What makes you feel like you have to? \n\nIn any case, 1st date probably isn’t the right time.", "It's ok not to drink. If someone says something just tell them that you don't care for alcohol. As a semi professional booze hound, that's all I need to hear to offer iced tea, coffee or soda to someone. Nobody else's business why you do or don't do anything", "In the past I went to a church that taught that drinking any alcohol is bad. They claimed that Jesus didn't drink wine but instead was just grape juice. That's not true at all. However, getting drunk is where you cross the line. But if it's important to you to refrain completely, then just don't have any. If they are your friends, they won't judge you for it. And some bars even give free nonalcoholic drinks to the designated driver. Cheers.", "In a situation of a lot of firsts, don't add another. Telling someone you don't drink doesn't mean you have to explain why. Once you know the person better maybe explain and if you trust them ask them to be your back up buddy and try. But under no circumstances feel like you have to. I drunk like a fish when I was a kid and simply grew out of it. People occasionally question how that is possible for a born and raised German but I do give a flying flunk :) you be you and do what you feel is right for you. Still strongly advise on the rules of firsts. Have fun!", "If you're worried about not drinking being a social problem, that is not a good reason to drink with them. At various stages in my life, I have had members of my social group of were non-drinkers for various reasons, and it has never caused a problem. If you don't want there to be questions raised about the fact that you are not drinking, just tell them you take not drinking-and-driving seriously, most people should be fine with that, and if they are not fine with that, they are probably not the sort of people you want to hang out with anyway. \n\nOn the other hand, if you have decided that having an occasional drink and exploring what drinking alcohol is like is something you want to do more generally, my advice would be that a date in a sports bar is probably not the right place to start. I'd suggest something in a less socially demanding setting.\n\nI would recommend you find a friend you trust who is a level headed and reasonable person, who is familiar with drinking alcohol (but not a party animal type person), and explain to them that you have not had alcohol before but you want to try it in a safe environment. You can talk over with them what sorts of flavours you like, and figure out what you might like, and see how it goes.\n\nThe basic challenge is that alcohol, in a small quantity, has two main effects. One is that you feel good, and the other is that you are less inhibited. This is why people drink socially, but the combination means that it is very easy to fall into the \"I still feel OK, one more won't hurt\" trap. Having someone who is more experienced and level headed around to keep an eye out for that can prevent one becoming two becoming many, and you ending up in a bad situation.", "If you're not a drinker, please don't drink even a light beer if you're planning to drive. You might get '' drunk '' with very little alcohol at the beginning and it's risky.", "If you want to partake without the intoxication, you can get a mocktail or a virgin. They are essentially the same thing as a cocktail minus the alcoholic component.", "If you want to have one drink then have one drink...Any drink will do they dose it out so one drink is one drink unless you get a giant beer in which case it would be 2. You won't get drunk off of 1 drink.", "If you want to go to a pub/bar and not drink, that's fine. I do it all the time. It's OK to drink a soft drink while others drink booze. You're going there for your date, not to get drunk. That being said, a single shot of disorono in a pint of coke is delicious.", "If you show up early, get a coke in a small cocktail glass and say its a jack and coke. Another tip would be to get a bottled beer (either before they arrive or during) then either pour out half and not drink it or pretend to sip it the entire time. A Bud Light or some bottles are very dark and can hide how much has been consumed.", "If you really want something just get something from the cocktail menu that sounds appealing, the girly drinks tend not to have a strong hit, meaning you won’t taste all the alcohol just be careful as those can get you drunk faster than you’d think. So just get 1 that sounds appealing and sip on it thru the night. It’s an easily shareable drink type so it’s great for dates too 😊", "If you plan to drive, don’t bother drinking. \n\nLook at the menu, see what mixers they have, order a virgin of one that sounds tasty and just enjoy yourself. \nWatch some sports, enjoy any games or live music they have, and be comfortable in the knowledge that you don’t have to do Jack shit to impress anyone at any point in your life. \n\n\nIf you WANT to drink, then ask the bartender what they’d recommend for someone who has a low alcohol tolerance. \nBut keep in mind driving after “one drink” is still driving drunk if you don’t know what the alcohol content is, how it will hit you, or how much time you have to process it. \n\nDon’t risk that shit.", "If you don’t want to drink, you do not have to. Your date should be ok with your choice. If you want to have a drink because you said you were sheltered and you want to try something new then that’s also great! I personally like a moscow mule (vodka, ginger beer, which is like root beer in that it’s not actually alcoholic, and lime). If you want to know what that might taste like, grab a goslings ginger beer from your local grocery store for a few dollars and you’ll have an idea of if you’d like it. As for the actual drinking if you choose to do it. On average the body passes 1 standard drink per hour, a standard drink being 1 shot of liquor, 1 can of beer, or 1, 5oz pour of wine. If you have 1 drink and the date is an hour you’ll likely be fine to drive. I say likely because other factors that could affect how you handle alcohol are your size, gender, or medications you might be on. With all this in mind, the most important thing is to be yourself, do what you want, and enjoy the date!", "If you don’t normally drink, don’t drink during the date. Nobody cares, don’t fake it, you won’t help yourself", "If you don’t drink, keep it that way. If they ask you to drink just simply tell them I do not drink and would not like to. And if they insist tell them I won’t be a party pooper and just roll with the night and keep the vibe going.", "If you don't drink, then one drink is a little risky - might have a much greater effect on you than you expect.", "If you WANT to try drinking then go for it but: NO driving. And I wouldn't try it on a first date.\n\nI would recommend you to take Uber and order a Mojito, it's not a soft drink but you won't be driving, it's refreshing citrus, sweet and good for starting. \n\n\nJust order ONE and you'll be fine.", "If you WANT to drink (as many others have said, don’t feel like you have to!), my go-to is a Malibu Bay Breeze. It’s sweet and fruity, made with coconut rum, cranberry juice, and pineapple juice. It also has a much lower alcohol content than most cocktails so you probably won’t even get buzzed off of just one. \n\nIf you don’t really want to drink, you can order a non-alcoholic cocktail made with soda, like a Shirley Temple or Roy Rogers!", "I would say get 2 or 3 drinks, drink a lot of water and you will be fine. Don't try to challenge yourself, and if you feel pressured to keep drinking, just politely decline, say something like \"I gotta drive for us so I gonna take it easy\".", "I would just get a soda and nurse it for the night. I don't htink a bar is a good place to learn about alcohol. If you're seriously curious, save that for at home at first.", "I used to do that a lot back when i was on antianxiety meds. I'd just get non alcoholic beers all night. Ask the waiter or the bartender about their selection, you will be surprised. \nNot being able to handle booze is something common for tons of people. My fiancee can't handle more than a glass of wine for example.\n\nAlso, you don't need to justify it or feel bad about it. A lot of people appreciate like someone who doesn't drink a lot more that someone who gets trashed by the end of the night..", "I too share in your lack of experience drinking. I'm in my 30s and have never had an alcoholic beverage. I just never wanted to drink or be buzzed or drunk. I certainly have no issues with others drinking around me and have bought several rounds for my friends. Because I don't drink I'm always the DD which is great because I can make sure they get home safe. (also many places will give you free soda for being the DD if u tell them you are the designated driver)\n\nI spend a lot of time in bars and bowling alleys where drinking is common place. I've never felt out of place or left out because I wasn't drinking with my friends. You shouldn't either. Be yourself!! Don't be what the world wants you to be!\n\nAlso have fun on your date!!\nCheers!", "I quit drinking like 10 years ago or so, aside from the annual Christmas shot with family.\n\nWhenever I need to go to bars socially with friends, I'll order a non alcoholic beer. Nobody knows you're not drinking, and they taste quite similar to regular beer.", "I quit drinking a few years ago. Just wasn’t worth it. Now when I go to bars (rarely) I’ll order a ginger ale or some other soda. Drink it slowly, and if anyone gives me shit, they’re not worth my time.", "I often don't drink when going out because I want to be human the day after.\n\n\\- If jou just say you don't drink, people think you're lame\n\n\\- If you say you don't drink because you have to drive home, people actually applaud you.\n\nSo just tell your date you are not drinking because you need to drive, and, while at it, offer to drive him/her home afterwards. Double points.", "I myself never drink and drive. Not even just one drink. Not even hours before. It's a simple rule.\n\nThe legal limits are just that, to rule out mistakes. Doesn't mean you should get even near.", "I like a soda water with lime. Looks like a drink no questions asked. Also, always tip your bar tender especially if they are giving you free drinks even for water.", "I know this isn't what you want to hear but don't drink just to be around people. I'm 44 and I've never been a big drinker. I simply don't like the taste. Allllllll of my friends drink. In my 20s and early 30s I drank only drinks that didn't taste like alcohol and eventually I just said I'm done with this. I don't enjoy it, I hate being drunk, anytime I got a bottle it was a waste of money cause my friends drank most of it. Most of all, because I don't drink much I get tipsy fast and then I would have to drive home. When I thought about getting a dui for something I don't really enjoy doing it was enough to make me just say f that. If you decide to drink and you enjoy it then have a ball. Be responsible. But if you don't enjoy it then don't feel the pressure to do it. Your friends will still be your friends. To answer your question though I would choose something that doesn't taste like alcohol but be careful cause if you can't taste the alcohol you may drink too much of it", "I know many of these comments involve advocating for being yourself and not drinking just because you feel obligated to, and while I 100% agree, I don’t see anywhere in your post that suggests that you’re *only* considering drinking because you feel like you have to.\n\nIf you really want to try it—for YOU, not for anyone else’s sake—I’d go with something extremely tame at first, just to see how your body reacts and understand what your limits are.\n\nAs for what kinds of things you ought to drink with no experience, I’d recommend moscato or vodka mixed with lemonade—both because they’re on the less-bitter side, so your palette will have a stable place to start (believe me, if you start just throwing back shots or guzzling whiskey, you’re going to have a MISERABLE time), and because both are pretty mild in terms of their effects, you likely won’t be out of control or too out of your element.\n\nHope this helps! And remember, if it turns out drinking still isn’t your thing, you don’t have to “keep trying it” until you like it. Life can absolutely still be fun without alcohol, as you already know.", "I don’t drink alcohol and was often criticized or made fun of because of this. I don’t feel the need to drink to please others. I know I am healthier because I didn’t drink.", "I don't like the taste of alcohol. I've found amaretto sours and schnapps mixed with sprite. Low alcohol. Taste sweet and sour. Even a few drinks wouldn't be too overwhelming because it usually takes a minute to drink one", "I agree with the suggestions to just not drink, offer something like, driving tonight. However also talking to friend who drinks and have a tasting night when you're staying over ( not driving) I've done this for a couple of friends who were raised not drinking/ religious so later when then went out/ went on a cruise etc they knew what they liked. We simply opened the liquor cabinet and grabbed some shot glasses. Poured them 1/4 inch or less to taste each thing, then did common mixers with the ones they liked so they knew a couple of things they could order. After doing this they had an idea of what they liked and disliked plus we had a blast doing it", "I agree with all the above and I'd wait to try getting buzzed or drunk till I was with friends or at home so I didnt have to worry about anything.\n\nIf you do drink there is a one drink one hour rule estimate thing. So one hour per drink and you should bc ok. Make sure you eat before drinking. So it doesn't upset your stomach.", "I agree - do NOT drink if you don’t want to. You don’t have to impress anyone and drinking is not impressive! Trust me, I drink way way too much. If you want to look like you’re drinking, you can order a club soda with a splash of cran or a splash of lime juice. Or even just a regular soda if you like soda. Just be sure to tip the bartender at least $1 per drink.", "Have a ginger beer, its non alcoholic and usually sweet but can have a little kick to it depending on what brand you get. My favourite is Bundaberg", "Grab an empty beer bottle from a table and hold onto it all night. No one will know and think you have a beer.", "Go to our places where there is a purpose beyond getting drunk. Drunk people are very boring when you are sober, but if you are at a board game party, or anything else, it can still be fun. I regularly attend a networking event for an industry that I am involved with. About a third of the people there are not drinking at all, those who are, are not drinking a lot, because the purpose is to connect with others in the community, rather than get pissed.\n\nStay away from anything where the purpose is to just get drunk. It will be boring. This is not a \"you\" problem, it is a \"them\" problem.", "Go on your date and be \"you\". If your date has any potential, they will accept, appreciate and respect exactly that. \n\nEnjoy yourself. Take it easy if you choose to drink. Things can get messy quickly when you are not used to it. It's a balance of enjoying yourself while keeping your wits about you.\n\nIf you do choose to \"indulge\", get to the uplifted, relaxed stage and then back off or stop drinking to maintain that level.\n\nHave a good night. Take it easy.\n\nThis feels like I'm talking to my daughter, lol", "Ginger beer, always. I don’t drink and it’s the best option that tastes healthy and gives your throat a nice kick", "Ginger beer or seltzer with lime is your friend. You don’t need to drink alcohol to have a good time.", "Gin and tonic but ask for just tonic with lime in the same rock glass. Tonic with lime! Tastes like a cocktail with out the booze. \nI discreetly tell the server or bar tender. Works well. \nBut you can tell friends that you’re not a drinker. If it’s uncomfortable tell them you have an allergy or stomach issues.", "Get an old fashioned, excellent cocktail. Or if you are feeling very bold get a martini , but they can be an acquired taste. Enjoy", "Get a light beer. Maybe Corona light or Michelob Ultra. You don’t have to drink it all either, just sip it. You will signify that you are part of the atmosphere without going all in. If they say “oh why not drink another?” Just laugh and tell them you don’t really drink often, it’s not your thing. A lot of people are saying not to drink or that you can order something non-alcohol but I would suggest against that. Just be part of the whole experience without getting overboard. If you don’t, they will feel self conscious about it, and I know that’s weird but that’s life. Light beer, and have fun.", "Former Fraternity president here - well known for being a serious lush in university.\n\nI always had something non alcoholic on hand for those who did not drink. When they told me so, I made sure to offer either a caffeinated or non-caffeinated soft drink. \n\nThe last two things I wanted in my chapter were uncomfortable guests and nothing for them to enjoy.", "For one thing and being religious you should know this story. But Jesus didn’t turn water into Hawaiian Punch. No sir, it was Cabernet or Maybe even a Spanish Sangria. He said drink and be marry. Just don’t get shitfaced and loose control of yourself.", "Feel free to ask for a virgin drink if you’re curious about the taste! You’re the DD, it’s responsible. I’d recommend a Mojito since they’re generally good with/ without alcohol", "Everyone here is right! It's not all that it's hyped up to be. It's fine to order a pop or soda water, I like to say I'm driving as I order a soda water and lime, and the bartender usually remembers my drink or is happy to suggest another fun drink if I ask.\n\nFor the drinkers seeking a nice alternative, soda water with a splash of bitters is *chef's kiss*", "Dude as someone who does drink, you absolutely do not need to drink if you don’t feel comfortable with it. Just follow your gut", "Drinking culture sucks. I am 39 now and have been sober for two years now. I feel so much better and wish I never drank to begin with. Just be you and drink what you like even if it's non alcoholic.", "Drinking culture is a massive problem in the US, you’re definitely better off not indulging in it.\nAnd to echo what 100 others have said, if you don’t want to drink, then don’t. There’s no reason to be pressured into it just because of either people there or because “it’s socially normal”", "Don’t feel pressured to drink but if you’re wanting to try something fairly benign, I’d go for a mimosa. It’s generally half champagne & half oj. If served in a champagne flute, it’s hardly any alcohol at all. Sometimes people look at my oddly when I order it at night, but it’s a nice easy drink with minimal alcohol that’s fairly classy.", "Don’t drink or submit to the culture. Nothing good whatsoever comes from drinking. It’s terribly expensive, turns to pure sugar in your bloodstream, and I’m sure I don’t need to warn you about DUIs. I didn’t think alcohol tasted all that great at first and wish I’d never developed a taste for wine. \nI’ve been drinking diet sodas when I dine out these days and appreciate the lower restaurant tabs and confidence I won’t get pulled over intoxicated. \nI suggest a near beer (o’douhls) in a martini glass, with an orange in it - you’ll drink it slowly bc near beer tastes like crap. \nOtherwise stick to juices - virgin bloody Marys etc whatever you like to drink😎", "Don’t be under the false impression you have to be drunk / over the limit to get a DUI. \n\nAny alcohol in your system and you can be charged / convicted depending on circumstances (you drove erratically or got in an accident).", "Don't plan on driving, you don't know how you'll react. Also don't drink for the first time on a (first) date, you don't know how you'll react.\n\nAlso, only drink if **you** want to/are curious/like the taste, don't do it for others, it's perfectly fine and healthy not to drink.", "Don't feel pressured to drink. This actually might give them the wrong impression and they may think your a lot more comfortable with it than you actually are. Leading to more future drinking. \nIf your gonna drink get some fruity cocktail. But sip it and stick to only drinking one. Those things are deceiving. If there's a choice of something else I like the Redds apple ales (hard apple cider type of drink) and those are pretty easy for a first drink. I still think you should only do it if your comfortable with it.", "Don't drive if you're going to have a drink. Even if you're under the legal limt, it's bad enough if one is used to drinking - if you're not, that makes it even worse.", "Don't drink on a date if you've never drank before. Go to a bar when you're ready (nothing shady, any chain sports bar will do), bring some friends you trust, make sure at least one of them will absolutely not have any drinks. And if nobody in your friend group can recommend anything, ask the bartender. Most are pretty cool, if you just explain that you want to try something new and don't know what you'll like, they'll have some recommendations.\n\nAnd don't take your eyes off your drink, especially if you're sitting at the bar instead of at a table with friends.", "Don't drink becuase you feel you have to, but if you want to. Try a Vodka Soda Lime, use good vodka (Belvedere or Grey Goose) and make sure it's freshly squeezed lime juice and then just sip to see if you enjoy it.", "Don't drink because you feel you have to. I'd say don't drink wine. That can get you tipsy in no time if not used to it.", "Don't consider yourself sheltered. You are smart. So SO many people as they grow older start to use alcohol to relax after work, and it spirals out of control. Each one of those people doesn't go into it thinking they will become an alcoholic. It is a super dangerous, very long term slippery slope. Be proud of yourself, but not judgemental of others. Everyone is there to have a good time, and if people actually give you a hard time, well, then they are asses, which there are a lot of. The culture needs to and is changing though.\n\n\\-recovered alcoholic", "Do not drink and drive. Just don’t do it. Not one drink, especially since you’ve never drank before. Just, please, do not do that. \n\nI won’t weigh in on whether you should try alcohol for the first time on a date (I wouldn’t), but please, if you do, take an Uber home afterward.", "Cocktails. They don’t taste like alcohol, they’re delicious, and you can switch to mocktails subtly whenever you want.", "Club soda with lime looks like a drink, if you don’t want to talk to anyone about not drinking. Otherwise, water is fine. If you don’t want a detailed discussion, you can simply say “no thanks. I don’t drink”. If you are with good company, that should be the end of it. If it isn’t, it might not be good company. \n\nIn other words, drink what you like. Make your own choices and don’t worry about others. Good friends let people live their own lives. Bad friends try to pry and change your mind.\n\nBut, if your interest is in having a drink, you can make that choice, too. Just remember, it probably won’t taste good. Beer and liquor are acquired tastes. Getting something highly flavored might draw more focus than simply not drinking. Maybe I would suggest a glass of wine, and sip it slowly. I personally like Cabernet; it isn’t too sweet, but also not too bitter. (Bitter is the wrong word, ‘dry’ is more correct, but terms aren’t important here)", "Club soda with a splash of cranberry. Looks like a drink. Doesn’t taste bad. Don’t pick this moment to try things out. Good luck.", "Check insurance policy whether it's covered if you are found under the influence of alcohol. Make decisions smartly", "By the time your 27 you will have learned no one cares what you order at the bar and even if your group does care they don’t really. Just drink what you want- if you can go your whole life without drinking the stuff at all good for you- you may be healthier and avoiding a potential life crushing addiction (I don’t care what anyone says- the day you drink that first casual drink you roll the dice on kicking off a slow long path of self discovery- and not a good one.)", "Boy. Grow some balls. Buy some beer before, try it. See if you like dizziness. You are young, its time to be dump.", "Better late than never I suppose. Just ask the bartender for a shot of their finest mescal. You're gonna love it!", "Beer is always a good choice. It's generally light in alcohol and can be had in a multitude of flavours. Drink something because you enjoy the flavour. Don't drink because it's required. \n\nAlso don't get super wasted ever - especially not in the US because you can't go anywhere without driving in a car.\n\nDrinking culture is not a good thing, but it feels like it when you're younger. Getting massive amounts of cheap swill instead of a small amount of quality is not good. Especially not where you can't move anywhere without driving in a car.", "Be very careful about trying alcohol.\n\nI'm a teetotaller. As a teen, I knew too many alcoholics. It helped that I just disliked the smell and taste of alcohol. I had a boyfriend who tried to sneak alcohol into my hot chocolate. I once had a date with a guy who slowly tried to get me to drink, and eventually explained cheerfully that it would loosen me up, and then maybe we'd go back to his place and have a little fun.\n\nA friend of mine used to come home and have a drink with his wife. Unfortunately, she became an alcoholic. It destroyed their marriage. Her decision-making was compromised, she got DUI. It took years before she could get control of her life. They rebuilt their life together, and then they couldn't get remarried because her daughter would lose her financial support.", "Ask for mocktails - non alcoholic cocktails or beer with no alcohol. I don’t drink much but non alcoholic beer is my go to when I go out.", "As someone who has never drank and never plans to, mocktails are great. Find something where there's no flavored alcohol involved that looks good to you and just ask for it without the booze. Then you can look the part but not have to actually drink. Also double agree on not drinking until you're in private with friends and people you trust.", "As someone who drinks socially, I envy those who can do it without alcohol. I could do it, but I feel like I would be there missing out on all the fun. Being buzzed/drunk is no excuse for what is \"fun\", but being sober around drunk people is truly a \"sobering\" moment.", "As someone who drinks and stuff I can honestly say.\n\n Anybody who is worth spending any time with will be okay with you saying you don’t drink.", "As someone who drinks and have been for a long time, including on tons of dates I've been on. Do NOT feel pressured to be someone you're not. Just be yourself. Not drinking is a much smaller deal than you think. \n\nA person who acts and behaves genuinely as themselves is WAY more attractive than someone who puts a mask on and/or behaves in a contradicting way that does not match their true personality. \n\nI know society can be really weird with people not drinking, but that's alright. Just be yourself. Be true to your principles and values, always.", "As someone who doesn’t drink solely because it doesn’t make sense to me and doesn’t add to my experience - don’t do it. If you do genuinely think you’re missing out and want to try it, try one at home alone, or with a trusted friend. \n\nBut personally speaking, you’re just better off not doing it. Save your health, save your money.", "As many others have mentioned, don’t drink alcohol if you don’t want to. The bartender will easily understand and some even have free beverages for those who don’t drink cause they’re designated drivers (you can just say you are one even tho you’re just taking yourself home.) additionally, something my wife does is ask for a cocktail with about half the amount of alcohol. Helps her enjoy her drink without getting buzzed too quickly since neither of us drinks much.", "All you have to say is you’re DD and tell that to the bartenders normally you can get free soda that way, no one will know if it has alcohol in it or not.", "All that's going to happen is you order something and be absolutely shocked at how awful it tastes.\n\nStick to not drinking, it's a sensible life choice.", "A lot of people here I think are missing the point which is that this guy wants to drink. But everyone is right that it should not occur for the first time on this date. For the date, read \"Rules of the Game\" by Neil Strauss and proceed accordingly. As far as drinking goes, ask one your friends who drinks to have a night out (or in) together. It's all just an experiment. In most cases, most people find that \"The experiment worked!\" So you are about to engage in a wonderful new phase of your life. You will find that alcohol greatly reduces stress in the short term. Marijuana is better, but in some people it causes anxiety. Cocaine is even better. Heroin is best. But these things lead to issues so tread carefully. And along this journey, if you happen to get the chance to take ayahuasca in the jungles of Peru---do it. No one ever did that and regretted it.", "A buddy of mine stopped drinking for a bit. He would ask for a club soda w/ lime. It's an option if you don't want to drink. If you do, then beer has a low enough alcohol content to where you shouldnt get tipsy off just one. I would buy a variety 6 pack from the grocery store to try different types to see what you like. If nit, then seltzer are pretty easy drinking.", "1. You've made it this far, don't start drinking now! As a fellow non-drinker, you're really not missing out on anything at the bar except a bunch of drunk assholes. \n2. If you like your job, you might want to think twice about dating a coworker.", "1. DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE!!! Especially if you're not drinking regularly\n2. Just say you don't drink. That's ok. If it's easier, you can say you're on a diet (or because you have to fucking drive...)", "\nVodka and cranberry or orange juice or grapefruit juice or sprite etc are easy to sip on. You can order them in a pint glass versus a small cocktail glass and they SHOULD give you one shot of vodka and more or whatever it’s mixed with. Also order a water first and browse the menu for a bit first.", "you can always ask the bartender for a virgin mixed drink and pretend so no one judges you for not drinking but honestly if anyone judges you for that theyre not your friend", "You don’t need to drink alcohol. You can choose a virgin drink, and it will be cheaper! but you absolutely should be fine with a small drink, especially if it’s consumed over time. Perhaps ask the server to get half the amount of alcohol in there than usual, if you are a smaller person.", "You don't need to drink alcohol, many people are teetotalers and it's completely acceptable.\n\nIf you tell them about your situation they wouldn't think you're weird, they would be delighted to be able to introduce you to their favorite drinks", "Yo. Drunk people love a designated driver. Go shoot some pool, have a soda with a cherry in it and appreciate your friends sobriety when they lose it.", "Yeah. Don’t drink to fit in if you don’t want to do it. I did it for a long time and it just wasn’t for me. You’ll get a few joking comments, but real friends understand and will never force it on you. \n\nBut if you did want one drink, just sip extremely slow and also order a water", "Yeah I wouldn’t have your first drink at this setting, maybe try a few different things at home to see how they affect you, you could be a super lightweight and that one mixed drink could overdo you.", "While I don’t recommend drinking for the first time in this situation, if you decide to partake, stick with something like a beer or wine. The alcohol content is lower and it is more consistent. A bartender can make a really strong mixed drink and you would never know. Also, some alcohol may impact you differently. Vodka for me is my go to drink and I can have several drinks without any difficulty, but one drink of tequila puts me under the table.", "They’ll most likely have a drink menu, scope it out see what you think you’d like (fruity flavored, maragrita, some type of beer) \nStrawberry daiquiri is so good and blended like an icee and one will not get you drunk.", "Protip, find a grungy looking bartender\n and ask for a boilermaker. Then tell him you want to party, and do some blow in the bathroom.", "Pro tip from my own experience, if you order a water and french fries and add \"sorry, I'm the designated driver\" they'll often wave your bill for being responsible.", "One drink shouldn’t put you over the limit for driving home, but don’t start drinking just to impress others. If you really want to try alcohol for your own experience though, I’d try any of the various frozen fruity drinks they have available- the prettier it looks, the better it tastes. Beer, wine, and straight liquor are all generally acquired tastes that you probably won’t enjoy for your first time. A strawberry daiquiri or pina colada actually tastes good to most people, and one shouldn’t affect you much.", "Many bars will have non-alcoholic beer. Most non-alcoholic beers taste like beer (except Kaliber, which tastes like really great kvas). Stick with that or a tonic and lime (no gin). You don't want to find out what you're like drunk on a first date (!) with coworkers (!) when driving (!).", "LPT is don’t drink and drive, there’s no knowing how you’ll react especially when it’s your first real drink. Another tip is that if you’re feeling resistance from your friends/co-workers over why you’re not drinking, there’sa few excuses that will get them to stop pestering you. Normally saying you’re religious should work, if it doesn’t then say you need to drive, and last resort would be say you’re on medication that can’t mix with alcohol. They’ll stop pestering you for the night and you’ll know not to hang out with them.", "Just don’t drink if you want to drive by yourself. \nIf you really want to taste some alcohol, order a beer (bitter 🥰, but yummy) or a glass of red wine for something like meat or white wine something like fish. Just ask the waiter which one he recommends.", "I’ve seen to just ask for your soda choice in a rocks glass or Pilsner/ beer glass. You’ll appear to be enjoying a cocktail while not. While not quite avoiding an appearance of evil as I was raised growing up understand the struggle.", "If you decide to order alcohol, stick to 1 drink with only 1 type of alcohol in it. I usually stick with liquor x and cola (rum, whiskey, amaretto).\n\nBut before the date, drink so much water. Hydrate yourself very well and you can reduce likelihood/intensity of hangover.", "If you are going to buy a drink get a coors light or another light beer. Drinking one will not do anything to you. But no reason to drink if you dont drink. You might get some light hearted ribbing, but nobody should care that you dont drink. But do not judge the people that do", "If you REALLY want to drink, then it's up to you nothing should hit you too hard unless it's a double spirit straight. Get a beer drink it slow, whisky and coke single, sip it, whatever up to you. Just as long as you don't feel forced to drink. you don't have to.", "I would also recommend a light beer. Just drink it slow and also order a water at the same time if you want to pace it out. You don't have to like it or love it, you're just trying it out. It's an acquired taste for many, so just give it the old college try if you want. Then you can check it off your list, or try again another time. I find two drinks in about three hours to be a safe bet, especially with food and water, but that's just my opinion. Try to enjoy the evening in general and the drink may be just a small part of it, or a laugh that you don't like the taste at all. Best wishes.", "I don’t disagree with those saying don’t drink if you don’t want to. However, you did say you’d like to have a drink. Taste is subjective, however a beer is usually pretty safe, as low alcohol content. I would definitely stay away from all hard liquor. Order a water or a soda too and alternate. It’s easy to be sitting and sipping and not feel affected then bam all at once you’re feeling it. Also Never ever drink and drive!", "I did it for 20 years, just don't drink and don't take any shit from people who try to push you. \n\nDon't lie or make up a story, just say, \"I don't drink alcohol\". Tell the bartender you are the designated driver and you might get free sodas.", "I agree with the advice to not drink just because you feel pressure. However, since your question was about what to drink for your first drink: I suggest a rum and Coke, but ask for it to be made “tall”. This will give you a full glass of Coke (like you would get if you ordered a meal) with a shot of rum inside. The taste will be less, which gives you a chance to get used to it, and it will take longer for you to drink it, so less chance of getting wasted. Again, though: only if you want to.\n\nThe maniac who suggested a Long Island ice tea is messing with you. Those go down REALLY easily but are generally wicked strong and will make a mess out of you if you aren’t careful.", "Hi, I don’t drink, worked in consulting for 10 years (huge drinking culture) and even weathered 3 years consulting in the UK (even bigger drinking culture). You don’t need to drink alcohol. You can say you don’t for medical reasons, religious reasons, or just look at rude people who ask and ask them why they want to know. My poison of choice is Diet Coke. Sparkling water and ginger ale are not as obvious if that matters to you. For the last several years, mocktails have been a thing. Then the bar gets to charge you almost as much as your drinking companions (some mocktails are even good). \n\nThis is a good time to be who you are and get comfortable with it. If people don’t like you not drinking, it’s often because they have concerns about how much they drink. \n\nFinally, if you decide you want to drink, that’s fine, but make sure it is because *you* want to. Anyone who pushes you doesn’t respect who you are and doesn’t deserve your respect.", "Don't feel pressured to drink.\n\nThat being said, if you choose to, I would go with a beer like yuengling.\nIt tastes good for a cheaper low abv beer, and is only 4.4%\nIf you stick to around 5% and one beer, you probably won't even get a buzz from one, or at most a very minor one.", "Absolutely no reason to drink. IF, and I stress if, you want to try something, try a local brewery, winery or distillery. Better quality product, and a much more relaxed atmosphere. You may find something you like, and if not, it’s ok. Find those people that like you for you, not what you drink.", "1. You absolutely do not have to drink. Grape juice, shirley temple and water all work just fine. It's wiser not to start drinking for the first time in a brand new situation. You really don't know how you'll react.\n2. If you do drink, 1 glass of wine (zinfandel for sweeter, pinot noir for less sweet), a rum & coke (1/2 shot of rum), or a sweet hard cider should be reasonably palatable. Don't finish your drink, don't drink towards the end of the evening before you drive, and eat something. \n3. For whenever you start drinking, know that alcohol affects us all differently. For some of us, it makes us want another drink really badly. Practice declining a second round. If you do end up having a second drink, be prepared to leave your car and get a ride home. And recognize that you may need to be careful about your choices around alcohol in the future. If you have an easy time controlling your intake, congratulations on your genetic/biological luck :-). It's more likely than not that it won't be a problem, but it's not entirely in your control.", "\"One gin and tonic please... but hold the gin\" \nAt my house, we call this an \"Andtonic\". I love G&Ts, but sometimes I just don't feel like drinking. \n\nMore importantly: Be honest. When you order, casually mention \"I don't drink all that often and just feel like some nice tonic right now.\" Most likely won't judge you for it. If they do, at least you know that your date is a judgy person. Better to be honest now than to find that out later.", "Before your date go to the gas station and buy a single Bud Lite or Miller Lite beer. Take it home and try to drink about half of it to see if you can handle the taste. Some people like beer some don't. If you can handle it then I would stick to this, Bud Light or Miller light. One will not give you a buzz.", "A non-alcoholic frozen Margareta with extra salty rim. This drink is delicious and alcohol adds nothing to the flavor." ]

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[ "How to remove oil/grease from bitumen roof? So I have an electric grill and last time I used it I wasn't so careful. A lot of oils/grease from the meat I was cooking spilled on the floor. The floor material is called ruberoid torch modified bitumen roofing based on my research. Is there anything I can do to get rid of this mess? https://i.imgur.com/aGGyLDg.jpg", "How to remove oil/grease from bitumen roof? So I have an electric grill and last time I used it I wasn't so careful. A lot of oils/grease from the meat I was cooking spilled on the floor. The floor material is called ruberoid torch modified bitumen roofing based on my research. Is there anything I can do to get rid of this mess? https://i.imgur.com/aGGyLDg.jpg", "How to remove oil/grease from bitumen roof? So I have an electric grill and last time I used it I wasn't so careful. A lot of oils/grease from the meat I was cooking spilled on the floor. The floor material is called ruberoid torch modified bitumen roofing based on my research. Is there anything I can do to get rid of this mess? https://i.imgur.com/aGGyLDg.jpg", "How to remove oil/grease from bitumen roof? So I have an electric grill and last time I used it I wasn't so careful. A lot of oils/grease from the meat I was cooking spilled on the floor. The floor material is called ruberoid torch modified bitumen roofing based on my research. Is there anything I can do to get rid of this mess? https://i.imgur.com/aGGyLDg.jpg", "How to remove oil/grease from bitumen roof? So I have an electric grill and last time I used it I wasn't so careful. A lot of oils/grease from the meat I was cooking spilled on the floor. The floor material is called ruberoid torch modified bitumen roofing based on my research. Is there anything I can do to get rid of this mess? https://i.imgur.com/aGGyLDg.jpg" ]

[ "You could try kitty litter. It's what they use in Nascar to soak up oil spills on the track. Just sprinkle it on and weight it down for a while, and then come vacuum it up after it's soaked up the oil. I've used it on concrete before, but I wasn't trying to get rid of the stain, just the actual oil, so I don't know how well this will help you.", "That is torch on membrane, it is stuck down to the plywood sub straight with a flame thrower. DO NOT CUT OUT AND REPLACE SMALL SECTION. You will greatly affect the integrity of the whole waterproofing, as patching to older bitumen can be problematic. I would suggest hot soapy water and scrub. Then with a medium/ low pressure waterblaster. Do not use solvents or as they will stain even more. You can paint the whole \"roof/deck\" with and low sheen acrylic based paint to make it look better. I have done this on several occasions.", "Word of warning: bitumen is another word for very heavy grease. If you use harsh cleaners (i.e. those that actually work) you might affect the roofing material as well.", "If the material isn't too expensive I think you should remove the stained part and replace it with the same material.", "Have you tried power washing it? haha\n\n" ]

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[ "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. 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I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. 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I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. 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I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. 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I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. 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I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. 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I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. 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I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. 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I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. 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I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. 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I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. 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I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. 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I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. 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I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. 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I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. 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I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. 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I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. 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I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. 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I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. 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I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. 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I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. 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I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. 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I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. 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I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. 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I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. I can't seem to stop thinking about bad things.", "How to stop over-thinking, worrying, dwelling on the past etc. I have come to the conclusion that I have a problem. I used to be a very chill person, but due to a number of events over the years I have become a 'ruminator'. 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[ "Look in to Mindfulness, it's very effective m", "I reference this quite a bit but that's because it's so true: \n\n“If you are depressed you are living in the past. \n\nIf you are anxious you are living in the future. \n\nIf you are at peace you are living in the present.”\n\n-Lao Tzu", "Hobbies and friends. Converse. Fill up your time with things that require concentration. For instance I started going g to the gym five days a week and I bought a bunch of guitar exercise and theory books and a metronome and started building up my creative skills. This kills the badfeels.jpg because your mind is full of things that take up your thought process. I recently was cheated on and my relationship crashed and burned and my grandma passed away shortly after. Had a hard time recently and focusing on bettering myself and learning creative things and getting out of my room to socialise really is like morphine for intellectual and emotional distress.", "I can't say this will work for you, or even for anyone other than me, but I developed a mantra I repeat in my head.\n\n\"Nobody else cares, why should I?\"\n\n\"How does my hair look?\" Nobody cares. \n\n\"Is this shirt ok?\" Nobody cares. \n\n\"Remember that time when I.. \" Nobody else does, or cares.\n\nEveryone is too busy worrying about themselves to give a crap about the little things we all worry about ourselves.\n\nAnd if I start to worry about things that happened when I was younger, I remind myself that since every cell in my body has been replaced since then, that person is quite literally dead and gone. ", "Now that you're aware of it all you have to do is catch yourself out every time you do it. It's simple but it won't be a quick fix it will take a month or two. Say you're thinking about something in the past, once you realise you're thinking about the past just think to yourself \"what am I doing? Thinking about this isn't helpful to me at all\" and try to stop. The more you do it the easier it will get so just keep doing it every time.", "Life struggle for me...and my only advice is try everything and try to keep an open mind.\n\nI use a combination of mindfulness and distraction to keep things at bay. Over the years I've also relied on medication to assist with really bad periods during school when I was dealing with deaths in the family and school/money pressure. Still have emergency stuff for panic attacks on hand but SO excited to say I've only needed it a couple times in the past year.\n\nFor distraction I do well with reading - especially fantasy/fiction. If I can escape into something completely irrelevant for an hour or so things don't seem so impossible usually.\n\nThe other thing I love to do is journal. Not your traditional \"dear diary\" - pure stream of conciousness. \"I feel X, this will lead to y and eventually z which scares me. If a doesn't happen I'll be stuck with b which makes me sad.\" It seems silly but I'll usually do 2-3 pages and feel better and have a plan...don't know why it works but it does for me!", "I'm not sure if this will apply to you because I'm unsure if you can't get over things that have happened to you or things that you've done, but if it's things you've done that you can't seem to get over, my only tip would be to forgive yourself. I'm the type to cringe up and feel guilty/awkward/terrible about things I've done in the past that have been bad or hurt others or something, and the only way I can really get over it is to forgive myself. I know I fucked up, but if I did it without the intention of actually causing harm (whether by misunderstanding or because my feelings at the time were so intense), then I have to forgive myself, understand what I did so I don't do it again, and move on from it.", "My therapist says wear a rubber band on your wrist. When you get stuck in those types of thoughts snap the rubber band. It gives your brain something else to think about and literally snaps you out of that pattern of thinking. It really has helped me. \n", "once a month, on a saturday, i get high (weed edibles mostly) and just walk around the woods by myself or with some friends. just 4-5 hours of complete fuck all relaxation", "As much I think it is better to be in mindfulness or therapy, if neither are possible give yourself worry time. Put aside 15 to 30 min a day just to think about your worries. I found it is much better than trying to suppress it and never can.", "I have a being doing quite a lot of research of late into this as I have a very similar mind set. The things I really do believe have assisted to far:\n\n- Mindfulness - From what I have learnt to date it teaches you to be aware that you are thinking of a certain thing (one which you would worry about) but instead of engaging in the process you allow it to pass. This has been the most effective thing to date and is an on going process of learning. It isn't easy but requires practice and training.\n\n- Exercise - Try to get into a solid exercise routine and if you are having a bad day of worry and dark thoughts then go to the gym. I have found this as the most effective 'immediate' release and also benefits you in the long run.\n\n- Sleep - I have found the more tired I am the more I have I cannot help the involuntary action of dark thoughts entering my mind. The more well rested I am the better I can concentrate on the task in hand. If you do have trouble sleeping then take some mild sleeping pills for a short period of time to get back into a routine.\n\n- Set Goals - Someone suggested to set myself some medium term goals, say 3-5 months away. These can be as general as required and then each day make a note of the things that have got you closer. These can be as generic as \"learn to cook\" or \"read more\", try to get 10-15 and then you will see each day you are making progress towards what you set out. This really helped with the over bearing fear of the long term future by breaking it up into something measurable and manageable. It also lets you see worth in each day. \n\n- Eat Well - It is a similar principle of the sleep point. It assists in concentration on the task in hand and allows you to control your mind from wandering.\n\n- Avoid excessive drinking/drugs - At the time you will feel loads better but the following few days you will really pay for the happiness borrowed with interest. I am not saying go tee-total, I am just saying choose times when to let loose and plan something for the following day so you do not wake up without a purpose so all your mind will do is wander.\n\n- Keep notes on your phone - When I see something inspirational or makes sense to me I make a note on my phone. When I am really struggling to stay focused on what is good in the world, I return to it and take 5 minutes to read through and attempt to being my mind out of the state.\n\nIt isn't easy by any stretch but you are actually on the way to recovery by acknowledging that it is an issue and it is an issue that can be dealt with. Just commit to what works best for you and best of luck.\n\n\"There are only two days a year that nothing can be done. One is called yesterday and the other is called tomorrow, so today is the right day to love, believe, do and mostly live.\" Dalai Lama", "The same thing you would do if your arm was broken. Seek professional help. This isn't a DIY for LPT. Go get help. It works. ", "Work out often and improve your diet as much as you can. These are cornerstones to a happy and healthy mind; they are not complicated and have a strictly verbatim path to follow.\n\nThe rest can wait. It'll be easier to figure things out later.\n\n\n", "Look into cognitive behavioral therapy.\n\nhttp://www.amazon.com/Feeling-Good-The-Mood-Therapy/dp/0380810336\n\nThis book gives a pretty good introduction so you can see if it's right for you. Most libraries carry it.", "Ive found that creating new good memories tends to blur out the bad ones, kinda over riding the old files. ", "I've been where you are now. It's not easy, but you can become that chill person again.\n\nAny one of these solutions suggested here may help you. However, don't set your heart on trying just one, you may need a combo, or something different entirely. Just keep trying until you find the best one for you.\n\nI relate to your description of your symptoms, as I have had them myself. I've been diagnosed with depression and OCD. More emphasis on the O (for Obsessive thoughts) and less on the C (for Compulsive actions). If you think your thoughts are pure anxiety, you might be wrong. Anxiety can be a part of these other disorders. \n\nTherapy with a psychologist didn't help me. M", "i know this will be get buried, but i have this exact issue. two things have brought my sanity back:\n\n8 minute m", "Me too. It turned out to be ADHD. Thanks to /r/ADHD, I got diagnosed in January, aged 34. The meds have turned my life around.", "Look into dialectical behavioral therapy. There are a lot of workbooks on it. Mindfulness is a big part of it.", "Check out /r/stoicism \n\nAlways remember, the past is gone, there's no changing it. Once you have made a decision, execute it, the results are out of your hands. Once you have thought on something out of your control, remind yourself it is out of your control, if you can do something about it, do it, then you've done what you can. ", "\"Ruminator\" love that! You are not alone. What you are asking for takes some practice but it is worth it and can be done. Mindfulness m", "mindfulness m", "Whenever I feel the same, I watch this short Clip of Alan Watts about the Mind. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emHAoQGoQic", "When you find yourself ruminating, try yelling \"STOP!\" Works with your inner or outer voice. Very effective in disrupting those negative thought patterns.\n\nAlso, designating a part of your day (i.e. 20 minutes) for \"rumination time\" helps curb the habit. When you start to ruminate at other times, just remind yourself you've already reached your daily quota. It's much easier to curb if you view it as a quasi-guilty pleasure.", "What always helped me was a Bruce Lee quote that goes something like this:\n\n\"Every time I have a negative thought I imagine that it's written on a piece of paper. I then imagine a fire and I throw the paper into it and watch it burn. Then I never think about it again.\"", "Lots of great suggestions here regarding m", "Its not about finding a way to stop thinking about it. There is no trick that will just make it stop one day. You need to explore your past, think about it, let it surround you. Then think about how its affecting you today, think about the problems its creating today. Then find a way to be ok with it, you honestly have to be ok with what has happend. Then once you fully come to terms with it you can move on. Its a hard concept but you can't lie to yourself.", "It sounds like you have anxiety, talk to your doctor and they might be able to give you a prescription if it's severe, or some advice to help the symptoms", "If you are depressed you are living in the past. If you are anxious you are living in the future. If you are at peace you are living in the present. - Lao Tzu", "I've honestly never been much of a worrier, but when something comes up that I can't stop thinking about, I just refer to this handy [flowchart](https://compphi.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/dontworrybehappy.png).", "I'm sure this will be buried, but the easiest first step to take is being VERY clear with yourself about what you do vs. what you do not control. \n\nIf you have control over it, decide on an action and take it. If you don't, just let it go and grow trust in your ability to handle whatever comes your way. \n\nTry it and see what happens.\n", "I struggle with this a lot. Even situations that are extremely dumb, and everyone but me will have forgotten it 10minutes later. What I have found to help me get over this is stopping to consider, if I were an on looker during that particular situation, would I have thought hey that person(me) is such a dumb ass for making that comment, tripping at that moment, not having the right words ect. The answer is almost always no. Though then sometimes if the answer isn't no it leads me right back to were I started, over thinking things.\n", "I have a question for you.\n\nFirst tell yourself this and then ask yourself the question.\n\nAsk yourself to let go of the negative things swirling in your head.\n\nAfter you do that, ask yourself why you are or why you are not willing to let go of these things?\n\nYou have to have a willingness to let go of ideas and displace them from your sense of burden. You have to be willing to do that for yourself without feeling guilty. I want to emphasis this isn't shifting blame or avoiding responsibility. In life you still have to accept responsibility, work hard, and put in your effort and sacrifice to get you to a place that you can be happy with. This is more a concept of being willing to set stuff aside for a while and then picking them back up when the time is more suited.\n\nYou also have to break down (and understand) the concept of time into past, present, and future. I know, simple stuff right? However, this is more a matter of how you deal with events and actions within these timelines and do so logically. A simple example is the past is done. It's done and gone. There is nothing you can do to change it. You can put forth massive effort in any way you ever possibly could, and nothing would change. There isa futility to any effort against the past. This has to be fundamentally understood.\n\nBut can you do something about the past? Yes, yes you can. You can learn from it. You can reflect upon it, analyze, and learn from it. The experiences of the past allow us to be better people now. However, the focus should not be worry, guilt, fear, sorrow, or any other wasteful action or emotion. It should only be viewed upon as a learning tool and to grow from it. That's it. If you're doing anything else, what you're doing is pointless.\n\nThe present is now. It is the only time we can actually act and do anything. Every second, every right now moment in time, is the only time we can actually do and think and produce a result. Up to this point we have past experiences in which we view and learn from, and the moment right now that we get to act and do.\n\nOk you acted. Good job. Ok, you didn't act, well, reflect upon that. Think about why you may or may not have acted. Analyse your mindset and reasoning. Learn from it. Most people just feel ashamed they did nothing or regret a poor action. That's fine for a short period. We are emotional beings after all. However, this should be brief, not dwelled upon. This thinking should shift from feelings to intellectual reflection in order to actually promote the learning process to allow you to make decisions in the future now that you can be proud of.\n\nThe future is all planning. That's all we can do. We can take the past, learn from it, and plan our future out in some detail. We can't act on the future, at all. We can only plan it. We can look at a map and plan our route. That's all we get to do. The reality will be different from the plan. It always will be. We plan and then act in the now. A result happens, we reflect upon that result, and we make tweaks for the future now to act again. We repeat and slowly travel our planned route. Maybe new information changes your route or planned end. It doesn't matter. We just plan again and prep.\n\nThis is for all things in life, simple or complex. It can be choices on what you eat for lunch or what you do after a loss of your significant other. The process is the same. The past is done and only useful as a learning tool. The now is the only instant in time you can actually do anything. The future is planned out but never true to reality. Your focus for efficient progress and progression that you can be happy about is one that revolves around good learning, acting when you know you should, and good long term planning with careful attention to the variables at play.\n\nAs for all the other crap you do? What does it serve you? A whole lot of nothing. It just takes you a little reflection to recognize this and change your habits.\n\nAs for my initial question. Sometimes we feel like we should be punished, should carry the burden, should carry the guilt, should do all these things to ourselves that serve no real purpose. None of it is useful. None of it is beneficial. In the end, you need to recognize all the wasted effort revolving around such things, be willing to cast all the pointless stuff away without guilt, and move forward anew with effort only towards positive gains.", "I HIGHLY recommend reading a book entitled *How to Stop Worrying and Start Living* by Dale Carnegie. \n\nMy favorite line in that book goes like this \"Every day is a new life to a wise man.\" It may not be the \"do this and you're cured\" answer that I was looking for (and you may be as well) but it this line and the book essentially teaches you how to take control of your emotions and cope in healthy, realistic ways.\n\nI suffer from anxiety and this book has helped me immensely putting my past behind me and address the anxiety and depression I deal with on a daily basis.", "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change. Courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. (substitute Buddha, Krishna, or whoever etc)", "Exactly what i feel right now.\nI currently read Dale Carnegie's How to Stop Worrying and Start Living.\nOne of the idea is to identify what it is that bothers you and learn to accept the worse that could happen.\nThere's also a story about someone that has a mantra for everyday life like every morning when i wake up i'd say \"one day at a time\".\nAnother trick is that whenever i feel like my mind starts to go nuts, i'll keep myself busy by doing anything be it watching youtube videos, play video games etc.\n\nI also just bought 10% Happier - How I Tamed The Voice in My Head by Dan Harris. Looking forward to read it.", "Can't believe nobody mentioned [The Power of Now](http://www.amazon.com/The-Power-Now-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/1577314808). I can honestly attribute turning my life around thanks to Eckhart Tolle.", "Are you Christian? If yes, check out this sermon by Andy Stanley entitled [Worry Not] (http://northpoint.org/messages/the-n-commandments/worry-not). If no, I recommend checking out the one called [Judge Not] (http://northpoint.org/messages/the-n-commandments/judge-not/)", "A kind of awkward thing that had always helped me stop thinking about things I don't want to think about any more is envision a computer desktop in your mind. In the upper right hand corner is a file that you labeled \"bad things\" (or whatever you wanna label it...) imagine minimizing the \"clip\" of the thing you don't want to be thinking about and drag it into that file. Usually it still stays open, but now it is the size of that file and it isn't taking up the entire window. Then search for a good memory that you can concentrate on. I always used to think of the dance moves that I was working on in my dance classes. Make that the size of the screen and try to focus on that. If you have really concentrated on everything I have explained to you... in no time you will be thinking about happier moments and remembering the little details of them, as opposed to the thing you were trying to stop thinking about. I usually do this technique when I saw a scary movie and it won't get out of my minds eye. Like I said, sometimes it still plays in that little corner... but I'm not focused on it anymore. \n\n(And if you can't think of something to concentrate on, concentrate on playing a song you really like in your head. I mean the entire thing, lyrics, instruments and all. Or play a happy clip from a movie. With all that focus on something happy you won't be able to remember what you were trying not to think about. All you gotta do is minimize it.)", "“Write it on your heart\nthat every day is the best day in the year.\nHe is rich who owns the day, and no one owns the day\nwho allows it to be invaded with fret and anxiety.\n\nFinish every day and be done with it.\nYou have done what you could.\nSome blunders and absurdities, no doubt crept in.\nForget them as soon as you can, tomorrow is a new day;\nbegin it well and serenely, with too high a spirit\nto be cumbered with your old nonsense.\n\nThis new day is too dear,\nwith its hopes and invitations,\nto waste a moment on the yesterdays.” \n― Ralph Waldo Emerson\n", "work, stay busy, make to do lists, accomplish tasks, finish books, work out more, use a calendar to organize your time better, earn you drinking time, ", "this may help you:\nhttp://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2011/01/20/why-ruminating-is-unhealthy-and-how-to-stop/", "m", "i put my regret-based overthinking behaviors (RBOB)into a spreadsheet and track it over time. i have 9 years worth of data now. linear regression shows that over the last year, my RBOB graph shows a slight dip, a slight downward trend. while this is good, i think it probably could have been much better. i'm not sure what i'm doing wrong. ", "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITTxTCz4Ums\n\nWatch this video - it features Sam Harris talking about this very issue, especially as it pertains to our fear of death - often, people on their death say that they missed their life. Mindfulness is a way to combat that. ", "easy answer: find something more important/exciting in your present and future to over-think, worry, dwell on, etc.\n\naka - \"moving on\"", "attacking anxiety program worked for me. it teaches you that you worrying too much is really just negative thoughts, and the way to fix it is to minimalize the negative, and replace them with positive", "[This](http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3250347-the-happiness-trap) book has helped me a great deal with that problem. It's a book on [Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acceptance_and_commitment_therapy), which is based on mindfulness to a large extent. It contains many exercises and metaphors that will help a great deal with over-thinking, worrying and dwelling on the past. I went from super anxious to not anxious thanks to the book. At some point I kind of stopped practicing the exercises for a while and the anxiety came back, because I started \"fusing\" with my thoughts all over again (i.e. believing that everything my mind tells me is true). Now I'm getting back into the book and the exercises and it's helping already. If you don't want a book, they have a [great app](http://www.actcompanion.com/) available which includes exercises and guided m", "[This story](https://medium.com/expost-magazine/screw-stigma-im-coming-out-6809e83f355e) largely applied to myself and really helped me get a proper grip on a lot of things.", "[Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy \\(REBT\\) by Albert Ellis](http://www.rebtnetwork.org/whatis.html) \n \n\n \n\n\n*\"Men are disturbed not by events, but by the views which they take of them.\" Epictetus*  \n\n \n\n\n\nAlbert Ellis and REBT contend that although we all think irrationally from time to time, we can work at eliminating the tendency. It's unlikely that we can ever entirely eliminate the tendency to think irrationally, but we can reduce the frequency, the duration, and the intensity of our irrational beliefs....Clinical experience and a growing supply of experimental evidence show that REBT is effective and efficient at reducing emotional pain.\n\n\n* A. Something happens.  \n\n* B. You have a belief about the situation. \n\n* C. You have an emotional reaction to the belief.\n\nThe ABC model shows that A does not cause C. It is B that causes C.", "[I found that singind \"Let it Go\" with your soul helps a lot.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0MK7qz13bU)", "You're thinking : \"anything won't matter in the end, that sucks\", you should be thinking \"anything won't matter in the end, let's rejoice and enjoy ourselves!\"\n\nIt's a really simple step going from cynic to care free, but the window doesn't stay opened very long each time it reopens!", "You need to do new things with new people. There's a void in your life that isn't going to go away on its own. ", "You might be depressed. Go to a doctor. If they suggest you take an antidepressant I would do so, it'll be a light dose and it won't change you or anything like that, it'll just ease that anxiety and keep your brain from racing when it doesn't need to. ", "You have to try to remember that there is the event, and then there is how much of an effect it has on you. They are NOT the same thing. You may not have any control over the event, but you DO have control over how much it affects you. ", "You can expect the world to treat you well and wallow in misery when it does not.\n\nOr you can treat the world as though it were you and never give it a second thought.", "Yes, you have a problem. No, you're not alone. Yes there are things you can do to overcome it. I had similar issues for a long time. I went to therapy, And things start getting better when I started doing two thing. First, write down your thoughts. By having them of paper I was able to free my mind because I didn't need to \"hold them\" in my head. Second, read Brain Lock From Jeffrey Schwartz. It will help you understand whats going on and what to do to overcome it.\n\nTl;dr: Write things down and read brainlock\n", "Working and change your priorities. Keep busy with something else, as we says in Brazil: Empty mind, devil workshop.", "When thinking about life, remember this: no amount of guilt can change the past, and no amount of anxiety can change the future. ", "Well, one of the best way to stop worrying is to write a plan for a day each morning, and for sure to have a few quiet moments just to stay with yourself.", "Wayne W. Dyer\n\nYour Erroneous Zones: Step-by-Step Advice for Escaping the Trap of Negative Thinking and Taking Control of Your Life\n\n", "Try doing 'the ball thing' from I Heart Huckabees\n\nhttp://www.videodetective.com/movies/i-heart-huckabees-scene-now-/782559", "Try a little technique called \"adding the extra chapter\".\n\nWhat you do is seek out whoever or whatever you're dwelling on and get revenge. \n\nThen whenever you think back to the past you'll know that in the future you won. ", "Those are compulsive negative or intrusive thoughts.\n\nThere are people here suggesting mindfulness, and it is a wonderful method. It's the basic form of Buddhist m", "This, but leave out the 'God': God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.\n", "This will sound strange...but worry more. Set aside some time in a week to write down everything you're worrying about as you see it in your head; every tiny detail. Then write down the actual things you know to be true; things you have hard factual evidence to support. Then do some maths; how does what goes on in you head correlate to the facts. A lot of the stuff you're worrying about will be a fabrication (your mind is powerful thing and once you found yourself in a pattern of worrying it feeds into itself) if you don't have facts to support it, your brain has filled in the gaps, not cool, not needed, seeing them in black and white will bring this into focus and helps you discard them. There are going to be some things that do correlate, and that's cool, shit happens but now you know what you need to focus on without the unnecessary negative thoughts clouding your judgement. The more you do it, the better you'll get, the less you'll have to write them down, until you do it without thinking.\nYou'll be a more rational person for it, being able to make snap calls on what actually matters to you in that time vs the everyday bother that clouds your judgments...trust me, I've been there. ", "This quote helped me a lot, and I still swear by it:\n\n> If a problem is fixable, if a situation is such that you can do something about it, then there is no need to worry. If it's not fixable, then there is no help in worrying. There is no benefit in worrying whatsoever.\n\n>*Dalai Lama XIV*", "This might be all bull and I don't comment much, but this helped me with everything you have.\n\nFirst, make sure your diet is in order. Getting a decent amount of macro nutrients (carbs, proteins, and fats/oils) is a must.\n\nSecondly, make sure you are not sucking your stomach in all the time (you may not even know you do this if you have been doing it since childhood). (I know this sounds weird but stick with me.)\n\nThirdly, rewire your brain. This will kind of just happen as you get your diet in order. I had to repetitively tell myself stuff like: \"I'm not a burden on this world.\" \"Most humans are good.\" \"There is no threat to me.\" \"I can't change the past.\" \"Love your enemies.\" (Etc, etc)\n\nLastly, now you will be more calm and content and now you should start exercising and mediating (to calm yourself further and secrete feel-good neurotransmitters).", "This may seem a bit left field (and of course may be nothing whatsoever to do with your case). Both myself and a close blood relative suffered quite badly with this. My relative finally decided in the course of sorting out a few issues to properly enforce a dietary constraint that she had (basically she was intolerant to an extent to wheat) and to go on probiotics. She found to her surprise that what she was referring to as anxiety went away, almost completely.\n\nLiterally within two weeks of her telling me about this I came across this article \n\nhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/04/150414083718.htm\n\nI had been enforcing a wheat ban a bit better, but not as much as I should have, so I did the same, no wheat & probiotics + enforcing a few other restrictions better. And it does reduce the symptoms a lot. Its not perfect, and possibly there are other factors but it does make it entirely manageable and pushed to the background.\n\nWhether its the wheat (as I suspect) or the probiotics per the article, or its simply any significant issue with the digestive system that causes it I have no idea, but I can confirm that for me at least it worked!", "This may not be the answer you are looking for, but it works. I have terrible anxiety and depression. I pull the skin off of my fingers/cuticles until they are raw and bleed, constantly. I feel like I am going to have a heart attack when I drive to work and may be late, I constantly worry about possible scenarios that could go wrong, but almost never do. I have tried many different antidepressants, but they never help the anxiety. I smoked weed for the first time recently and it honestly helped a lot.", "This may be wrong. But I went to church meetings (im not religious), aa meetings (I didnt have an issue with drinking), and drug rehab meetings (dont use drugs either). Once attending for a bit I would tell myself \"im better than this\" and \"this is not what I want\". And at this point I got my confidence back enough to move on. Another thing, ask yourself where you wanna be in five years and how u will get there. Trust me noone will care in five years what situation you were in, only that you are a batter now. ", "This isn't advice on how to stop, but a good quote to remember.\n\n\"Don't look back, that's not where you're going.\"\n\nLike some people have said in here, physical activity does wonders. ", "This is gonna sound weird but I started reciting the [Jedi code](https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRVZt0_7NCucEIBDtE2sLUKcYYnMV8qJik8gkdX25G-NMfyFoX6p1d2cw) whenever I think I'm over-thinking or stressing about something. Now I calm right down and start being mindful of my thoughts. Fear is the path to the dark side. I'm sure you could just say your own mantra as well, something like \"peaceful thoughts\" or \"you'll be fine, everything is ok\".", "This has helped me mostly through schoolwork but it'll help anywhere. I believe it's fine if not better to worry about events and work up until it's time to do it or the event is over. Once it's over and the metaphorical essay is on the teachers desk, I think about how no matter what the grade, it's over and there's no way I can possibly affect it's future outcome. And that makes me feel as if there's no sense in worrying about it.", "There's a good thread here on CBT, and here's a series of workbooks to go through yourself:\nhttp://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/consumers.cfm\n\nA therapist can also help. \n\nBy chance were you listening to the [Savvy Psychologist podcast this week](http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/toxic-habits-overthinking)?", "There is something from NLP called a scramble technique. Maybe it's kind of silly to bring up a \"technique\" to fix the meaning you associate to those events but it works wonders.\n\nKeep in mind, I don't know anything about you or your past events but it sounds to me like you've anchored in a pattern of thought.\n\nIf you \"scramble\" the memory it will never play back the same way (like scratching a record) and it changes the meaning behind it. To do it you picture the memory as clearly as possible. Pay attention to sound, colors, if it's in focus/out of focus, speed, the details of how the memory looks in your mind -- and then you play it back differently. With goofy colors, funny circus music playing in the background, focusing on the hot guy/gal in the background. Play the memory backwards in your mind, forwards, stop it and start it again, keep changing the details and you'll put a huge scratch in this record -- changing the meaning forever!\n\nYou might think \"it's too simple, there must be more to it\" but you don't have to understand it to benefit from it.\n\nI used this for a few of my more ... trying moments. Could coach you if you want.", "There is a book called \"The Power of Now\" by a man named Eckhart Tolle. It is one of the best books I've read dealing on this very same topic. Be aware though that just because you read a book doesn't mean it will change your life. It is up to you to use the principles in the book and practice and apply them to your every day life.", "There are three basic strategies: explore it, rebut it, and forget about it. Any of these might help you see these feelings clearly. Avoided feelings are at the root of your thoughts.", "There are some fantastic tips here! I would also suggest finding a workout that you enjoy. For example I do cardio and running (which is also cardio hehe). Working out, even a teeny tiny bit can lift your psychology immensely. It also helps you feel more confident in yourself (I presume it is the endorphins and the whole doing something just for yourself thing) and also reduce stress. I may not be able to explain all of the how-tos scientifically and biologically, but this has helped not just me, but many people I know, so much.", "The trick is to find something meaningful in the present. \n\nYou need a new hobby or some new friends, or reconnect with some old ones. Just something new for your brain to focus on.", "The advice I give myself is that I'll never have to face the trials of my past or that of my future, but only this everlasting single moment in the present. This moment will always be, just like it has always been, manageable. ", "The Power Of Now by Eckhart Tolle is all about this - really. I've read and gifted this book many times and return to it frequently. ", "The Feldenkrais Method(R). I am a huge fan of exercise and m", "Take your number one concern. Follow it to i's most likely conclusion. Consider it solved. Afterward, just go straight to the end result without rehashing why.", "Surround yourself with positive, good energy, and genuinely happy people. They will rub off on you. \n\nI recently went through a pretty rough period where I was overanalyzing my life and constantly dwelling on and yearning for the past. I had to force myself to go out and meet new people every day and now I have multiple different friend groups, which all bring good vibes into my life whenever I see them. \n\nI am never lacking in activities, which is another important part of overcoming these thoughts - keep yourself busy with good people and eventually you can alter your state of mind, and others will notice and gravitate toward your positive energy, I promise you.\n\nWeed out the negative people and let in those that make you happy. Most of all, don't take life too seriously, just do what makes you happy and try not to worry so much.", "Study Buddhism. Seriously. It's not a religion, you don't have to shave your head or wear orange robes, all you have to do is think about your life intelligently and in the right way. Buddhism just provides a lot of helpful suggestions and guidelines. I probably would have killed myself by now without it. It's especially good with living in the past and worrying about the future. It is the best therapy for very smart people who don't want ancient mythological dogma.", "Stoicism can help, and you're in luck, a four week intro has just begun. Sign up [here](http://modernstoicism.com).\n\n", "Stay occupied. Start a new hobby. Learn a new skill. Read. Spend time with friends. Don't give yourself time to dwell. ", "Start solving some of your smaller problems, that should help you regain some confidence. Then continue solving the rest.", "Start lifting weights. It's hard to worry about yesterday when you've got a 200 lb barbell on your back. ", "Sounds as if your experiencing trauma. Find a counselor who can do EMDR. (Hard to explain so google it!) I've been suffering for years and this shit works like magic. It's not just for major PTSD btw. It calms your mind; allows optimism to return. Your mind has coped with your experiences by becoming more \"en garde.\" Which is exhausting. Good luck! ", "Sometimes it's good to ruminate. If you're thinking about how you might do something differently in the future, then that can be helpful. \n\nMy method for limiting my rumination to helpful thoughts is kind of morbid, but it works for me. Know as a fact that you are going to die. Now think about somebody else who died. What is left of that person? After ten years, just memories and some bones. After a hundred years, maybe some written history (and some bones). After a thousand years, probably nothing (perhaps some bones). The only thing that is left, eternally, is consequences. Whatever that person did, the consequences are still here. Consequences are worth ruminating about. Fame, money, status, beauty: these things are fleeting. Consequences are forever. Think about what you're doing right now, and the consequences of your actions. Do this always. ", "Someone once told me that you can't drive straight while looking in the rear view mirror. That simple sentence completely changed the way I take on my problems and live my life. Lots of prayer has helped (I'm Christian but m", "Some people's reactions are just simply nonthinking reflex. You should be obliged that their comfortable enough to not be cordial but personal with you. You won't find any plausible conclusion in your thinking other than your own insecurity. ", "So eh I made this quote for ya\"live in the present; not in the past not in the future! No place for worries, anxiety or regrets\"", "So I've accidentally learnt a 'method', if you can call it that, where I only really pay attention to things which are in around a 48 hour window of me - anything past that I literally, somehow, forget. It takes some getting used to. This means I have to stay organised in my diaries for work and personal stuff, as I will check both each day and see what's coming up in the next day or two which I can actually change. In the case of their are big things I need to prepare for, I will allot periodic windows in my diary up until the deadline for me to prepare, and in and around those diaries I just forget about it.\n\nYou can't change (nearly) anything which is too far in the future, but you can change what is about to occur in your life. Take it one step at a time and give yourself chance to make a difference to the things you actually need to do, with the little time you have. I guarantee if you set yourself a good calendar up with realistic times then you won't be automatically trying to weave a calendar in your head and trying to prioritise things making yourself confused and worried.", "Smoke weed. \n\nYou don't even have to really smoke. It's about the ritual. Sometimes I'll roll up a j not even planning to smoke it because I get break out all my little tools and then I feel more relaxed. But then the THC will really wipe out any worry. \n\nThe people saying exercise are also right. ", "Shift focus. Look back on it, be embarrassed if you can't help it, but try to learn from it. There's this theory that we do this (rehash the past) because we haven't come to peace with it. Consider these ruminations as attempts by your mind to go back and set right what once went wrong.\n\nEventually you'll just chuckle at how much of a dingus you were then and how you're so different now ", "Serious answer: try playing an action game (like counter-strike) that forces you to be paying attention and focus on the match. Or even a sport, something that forces you to bridge the gap between \"thinking about x action\" and instinctively doing x action. It works wonders, at least for me.", "Seems preparation is the key. If you've put the time and effort into preparing for key issues, then it is hard to worry too much about them. Even though you can't do everything to prepare, at least you know you tried your best to prepare. This is comforting even if what you missed comes up. When I have anxiety about an issue, I put effort into that issue, any little bit, and it makes me feel better doing so, but also later having done so.", "See a counselor. Seriously. They help. And there are different ways they can help you based on what field of Psychology they come from: Cognitive Based Therapy, Attachment Theory, Behavioral Therapist, etc. But if you're an average American, therapists are taboo. So here's an explanation of how a therapist who practices Narrative Based Therapy (reframing) would approach your situation:\n\nChances are, you haven't fully processed all the \"events over the years\" that turned you into a ruminator. Each event you haven't processed still negatively colors your perception of reality, which is a significant contributor to you thinking about bad things. \n\n1) Go back to each situation you were really hurt by.\n2) Fully engage in the emotions you felt\n3) Make your own narrative of those events thereby reframing your experience and the emotions tied to those experiences.\n4) Forgive\n\nAgain, i can't stress how beneficial it is to see a licensed therapist. ", "Read the amazing book \"how to stop worrying and start living\" I've read it like 20 times. Its amazing.", "Radical acceptance is also pretty great. It's pretty much accepting shit that you absolutely can't change. When I was sexually assaulted, I had PTSD from it and was always terrified of men. After I learned radical acceptance, it was just kinda \"ok, it happened and it sucked A LOT, but not all guys are fuckheads.\" It's strange how much that helped the persistent thoughts of \"danger.\"", "Quick tip from when I was in thearapy: if u catch yourself thinking about the bad stuff divert your attention to anything you see and describe it to yourself. Eg: tree: I like the color of the leafs, this tree is tall, there are lots of branches, or pen: this is a nice pen, it's blue, I like the details on it etc. The challenge is to NOTICE that you're feeling bad and to ACTIVELY think about whatever is in your field of vision. Soon enough u won't think about the bad stuff so much. Hope ot helps.", "Personally, and I worry a lot, you need to understand what your options are. Give yourself a bit of room to overthink something to the point you have enough options it doesn't become a problem.\n\nPersonally, I give myself the allowance to have 3 back up plans, if I'm worrying about something.\n\nI know this might sound counter intuitive - but utilising anxiety on a particular problem for me can help my develop a strategy to stop my worrying.\n\nSay I have I'm short on money this month and can't my rent.\n\nOption A would be see if I can borrow. \n\nOption B would be see if I can defer another payment, giving me the extra cash.\n\nOption C would be call my landlord and explain.\n\nBreaking an anxiety down like this helps you understand that there are stages you need to go through before what's making you anxious is actually realised. You have a few things to try first before the problem is actually apparent. Using this technique, 9/10 I'll never actually reach the stage which is worrying me, because I've channelled my anxiety into developing a strategy to resolve it. Start by thinking of the worst possible outcome and work your way backwards to the most simple solution.\n\nI know this might sound long winded - but I've explained something I do quite naturally, that usually on takes a few minutes of though to put into place and put my mind at ease.", "People might disagree with me on this... but I think acceptance that you *will* over think... worry... and dwell.. is what will help the most. I know it helped me.\n\nIt's kinda like trying NOT to think of a pink elephant. Once I tell you not to think of a pink elephant.. what do you do? You think of one.\n\nIt's also like trying to stop from falling asleep. The harder you try.. the harder it is.\n\nFor me, what works is accepting I'm going to worry or whatever then let it go when it comes. It's like those building marquees. The thought moves through you... you say to yourself, \"Ok... I'm worry about this thing.\" ... then you let it pass right buy or right through you like the marquee.\n\nThis philosophy has helped me many times get through anxiety and depression and being irritable and a lot of other emotions that are distressing. I try to tell myself... \"in a week... I won't feel this way and it won't matter\".", "One thing that resonates with me is that it's not one person's fault or another's, it just *is*. (when over-thinking the past.)", "One thing that helped me change some of my own brain patterns was to get a tattoo. When going into a situation I would usually freak out, self-doubt, etc, instead I would think \"I can do this. I've got WINGS for fucks sake!\" It has helped in lots of situations, from job interviews, to tough conversations, to facing health concerns. ", "Not OP but it too seek an answer. I m", "NT wife has the same issue and I'm the opposite. \nI came up with the \"worry cookie\" system for her. \nYou know when you eat a great cookie all at once and your throat gets dry and you just keep shoving that cookie in until you choke? That's how you're approaching life and situations. You need to take little bites of the cookie. Little moments that you can handle and then move on. Break your day into little bites, deal with tomorrow tomorrow. Deal with the next hour or the next couple hours, that's it. \nYou're trying to live your whole life before it actually happens. ", "My process over the past year:\n\n- Join a gym, do some reading, go 3+ days a week\n- Eat healthily, do even more reading, build a recipe book\n- Practice mindfulness at least once a day, more reading, find your balance\n- Take time to enjoy music, take good care of my guitars, learn a new song every few weeks\n- Explore creativity, learn to draw, practice digital painting, take my camera for a walk every few weeks\n- Enjoy company, make an effort to help others where possible, start a conversation with a stranger, listen more\n\n\nSo far, the difference these small changes I've made have had a profoundly successful effect. I'm a much happier, healthier, pro-active person, of course with plenty of room to improve further.", "My method of dealing with bad experiences in my life has always been to consider the ways that those bad experiences have made me a better person. Got broke up by my girlfriend? Figure out the ways that I contributed to the relationship failing so I wouldn't do it again. Someone close to me died? Think about the ways that person enriched my life. And so on. Turn those negatives around, and you won't dwell on them as much.", "My dad's long term girlfriend (sort of a de facto stepmother) committed suicide recently. Her funeral was very small, and it was requested that I stay in school, as they didn't want to disrupt my studies. That semester was tough, and I thought about it a lot, and I felt pretty bad. When I went home for break, I was able to see everything clearly and talk with my Dad and be there for him when he got upset. And this was hard. But when I finally got to expose myself to all the aftermath, I felt in control, and I was able to become a much happier person coming out of it. \n\nIdk if any of this applies to OP, but I learned that the best way to recover from a hardship is to face it directly and do the thing that needs to be done, even if you don't want to. You'll always feel better afterwards. If there is something unfinished that is bothering you, you need to deal with it, otherwise you become a ghost. ", "My 2 cents: I used to overthink and dwell on the past a lot, but it was mainly because I was unhappy with the decisions (or lack of decisions) I'd made in the past, which made me feel that I was not where I was supposed to be. In an out of sync kind of way. \nNow that I'm pursuing a career, I've accumulated a lot of goals and I spend every day pursuing those goals. And the more I have ahead of me, the less I think about the past. \nSo if I've learned anything, it's that the more strongly you can visualise the future, the less you live in the past. \n\nWhen it comes to worrying... One way to become less worried is to always be objective. When saying something burdening out loud, it often becomes obvious that it's not really a huge problem. It's when you let things accumulate that you get a knot in your stomach. Learn to be meticulous. Deal with one thing at a time. ", "Mindfulness technique (rough guide).\n\nLay down and get comfortable, start focusing on your breathing. Slow deep inhale and exhale out the nose. Once your breathing is steady and you're nice and relaxed, try and picture a conveyor belt in your mind that receeds off into the distance. Now every thought that catches your attention, just acknowledge it and put it on the conveyor belt and watch it disappear. Just keep putting your thoughts on the conveyor belt and let them drift away. Keep your breathing slow and deep. You can do this for 10 mins or however long you like. \n\nHave you ever practiced something where you later found out you've been using the wrong technique, now you have to retrain yourself to use the right technique but that bad technique keeps creeping back because it feels intuitive? Same thing can happen with the brain. You can train your brain bad habits/behaviors. What therapies like CBT/mindfulness aim to do is retrain your brain. Most techniques are usually centred around breathing, this is because your breathing influences other things going on in your body such as heart rate and insulin production and this sends signals to your brain. Breath fast and hard for long enough and you can send yourself into a panic etc... \n\nKeeping your breathing under control tells your brain that you're fine despite what reaction you're having to a thought. After awhile your brain starts to pick up that even though you're having certain thoughts, you dont seem to be in any danger so the response is significantly reduced. The mental exercise of the conveyor belt is training you to not let yourself get caught up on passing thoughts. They come, you acknowledge them and then they go. If you keep doing this, eventually you'll find yourself paying less attention to those thoughts as your brain has picked up on the behaviour you've been teaching it in the exercise.\n\n", "Mindfulness m", "Maybe your burden is a gift; help others, you probably know why and how. And talk, read, change.. Future never stops. ", "Make up a universe, a story, or a novel, in your head. Since middle school (going on 2 decades away by now) I have tinkered with a science fiction story that takes place a few centuries in the future. It's since gotten very elaborate with multiple civil wars fought, corporations and civilizations having come and gone, and heroes forged. \n\nAnytime I feel overwhelmed, I just start thinking about my characters. I don't add to their story in these times, I just remember the history that they've had and the adventures they have been on. By now I could pull together a string of books, but I think I like the stories better in my head. ", "M", "M", "M", "Lots of people telling you to look into m", "Lots of people suggesting Mindfulness. \n\nAlong those lines, try this: sit down with a bowl by your side. This bowl is going to hold on to your worries and anxieties and regrets safely, while you can relax your brain and mind for a 5 minutes. Be sure about that, you can always put those worries back in your head when you are finished. \n\nNow that you are sure, during your 5 minutes of rest, whenever you get worried or have some regrets, just let it flow into the bowl. You can always put them back in your head later. And breathe. And relax.\n\nAt the end of 5 minutes, make sure you put all those thoughts back into your head or you will lose them!", "Look up a book called 'Power of Now' and maybe look into CBT. It will help you centre yourself in the present and accept the thoughts about your past. I myself suffer with OCD and fighting thoughts you do not want makes them come back stringer. Acceptance and acknowledgement of your mind will be a huge part of moving forward. ", "Live in the moment by learning the drums and keeping good time. Buy a practice pad, drumsticks, and a metronome app \n\n", "Let me tell you about scotch. People acquire the taste for a reason; It takes the edge off, so they drink it every day. ", "Keeping a journal has helped me:\n\nGets the thoughts out of your head and stored somewhere else and it writing can help to organize the thoughts/troubles so you can really think through an event to figure out how to improve next time.", "Just try to remember that no one thinks as much about you as you do about yourself. Events in your past that seems huge to you are just an ancidote in someone else's story. Give yourself a break.", "Just think to yourself, \"We are where we are\", and then do something productive - go to the gym, do something you've been meaning to do etc.", "Just go through life and remember nothing really matters when you die, and everyone you know dies, it will be as if you never even existed.\n\nIt really is a confidence booster, set priorities for yourself is easier with that mantra.", "It's also worth checking out a book called 'Feeling Good' by Doctor Burns. I'd be lying if I said it cured me of all my anxiety / depression but it has set me on the right track and has made me feel better about myself. \n\nhttp://www.amazon.co.uk/Feeling-Good-New-Mood-Therapy/dp/0380810336/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1431936392&sr=8-1&keywords=feeling+good+dr+burns", "It wasn't a silver bullet but what has helped me considerably is being aware of how I'm thinking. Your memories are just chemical reactions being played back thorough your imagination and we know that memories can be changed, even manipulated, over time. It's fair to say memories are not real. Anything you worry about, as well, is just your imagination playing out scenarios that in all likelihood may never come to pass. The future, at least the future you imagine, also is not real. Focus on what actually is real. Right now is what is real. Right now you can take action. Right now you are in control.", "It helps me to schedule/reschedule worry and prioritize it just as I do my expenses. I know certain bills are due at certain times of the month and certain times of the year. I know when I expect income. I set aside money from income before the essential expenses in order to cover those afterward. It helps to keep a cu$hion for emergencies. Otherwise, my expenses and \"worry\" about them are scheduled.\n\nI know I have a specific problem I'll need to deal with before the second week in July so I worried about it for a number of hours -- sorted through the problem -- and then decided what I could do now and what I cannot yet do -- what must wait. I went ahead and did what could be done now and then rescheduled the rest of the worry for next month in two parts -- additional planning and action. \n\n\n\n ", "In my experience, the problem is trying to control something you can't control. Once you realize that you are not a god, things become simple. You just response to whatever challenge the world sent you.", "Im not going into details about a \"magic cure\" but it does exist.\nIts sad we live in a world that is anti-drug.\nBe open and experiment, there is a hidden answer everywhere.", "If you die today, will you die in vain?\n\nThis sounds corny as fuck,.but think about it. You follow rules that prior generations laid out for you - stress, think thru, worry, perfect, watch out, etc etc. And now we're all collectively at a point where nobody is happy and we buy love in a bottle or a big mac. There is no pill or no statement that can make you stop worrying because that's what youve been using your braim for all these years. The present moment is where its at. The present is where happiness is. All else is foolowing (fool and following) into oblivion and sadness", "If something is bothering you, ask yourself \"will this matter to me a year from now?\" Most of the time the answer will be no.", "If it's the past and it won't go away, it's likely because something about it is unresolved. Pull up one of the memories and step out of it for a moment like pausing a video. Examine it. Play it forwards, and backwards. Concentrate on how it makes you feel and ask yourself why it makes you feel that way still.\n\nIs there some lesson you still need? Do you have regrets about how you handled it (or didn't)? \n\nIf you do this, though uncomfortable at first, you'll find it's impact will be less and less. Even if there's nothing but agony in this event, the constant and fearless way you face it will eventually make the emotions fade an only the memory will remain.", "Id suggest seeing a psychologist on top of studying mindfulness. I think its a really good idea to get on top of any anxiety issues and try to understand it as soon as possible. On top of all that i would also look at your diet. High levels of sugars and caffeine at the wrong times can have a great affect on how you think", "I've learned to hold on to the lessons you learned from your past mistakes and bad things, and not the bad things themselves. If you shift your focus from \"the bad things that happened\" to \"the things you learned from a bad event\", then you'll feel much better and it would be easier to let go of the weight of bad things. You won't forget the bad things that happened, but you won't get stuck dwelling on it as much. ", "I've had issues with this as well. Just recently I've found a ton of help in just watching motivational speeches on YouTube. Gets you in the right mindset for the day and keeps me positive. Might not be for everyone but I like how it's been working. ", "I've had bouts with ocd and anxiety and this sounds familiar. Eventually I went on mild antidepressants for about two years until I cleared up BUT in the meantime, one thing that would help me is write down some of the most intrusive thoughts and then I would proceed to burn them (in my driveway, don't be silly) and it had a strange calming effect. It might be worth a shot for some minor help! ", "I've gained 'calm' I guess, in simply recognizing the fact that I can't do shit about most things in the world.\n\nThe past is the past. It happened. I can't change it. I can't affect it. I can only affect now. So I leave the past where it belongs. I've learned that when you look back at things, your negative thoughts tend to be in one of two 'realms'.\n1. People didn't treat me or appreciate me or love me like they should have\n2. I didn't do enough, love enough, wasn't good enough\n\n\nTo point 1 - people and relationships will never be what you want them to be. Don't take it so personally. Someone wronged you - they were doing it out of some selfish need or desire. That's not your fault - that's a failing in them. People can do bad things and still not be bad people. You can't make everyone and everything be what you want it to be. \n\nTo point 2 - it doesn't matter what you messed up yesterday, it matters what you do today. If you accept that the past you was bad and that you're a bad person, you give yourself an excuse to continue to be a bad person. GET OVER YOURSELF. You can be today whatever ideal you want to be. There's nothing you can do about what you did, and everything you can do about what you'll do. Own yourself today. Leave the past in the past.\n\nThen there's today. I go about doing things intending to reach a certain result. Often times, I don't reach that result. Why? Because of all the 'bad things' that spring up to stop me.\n\nSo I realize I can't control all these external factors. I can only focus on what I'M DOING. So say I want to throw a good party or host a good social gathering. I can't help it when Billy gets drunk and is a jerk, or someone spills the punch bowl, so I would be silly to set in my mind a goal of 'throw a flawless party'. What I CAN do, however, is plan and throw a party. If it turns out good or bad isn't on me. I've done my part. I've set it up so that it CAN be a success but if life throws a curveball, it doesn't mess ME up, it just messed up the result.\n\n- Well that was incomprehensible but there it is.", "I've been going through the same kind of thing. My solution wasn't anything grand, majestic or philosophic. For me it was the simple fact that I was aware of what I was doing it. That I (mostly) knew what my problem was, and that I didn't want it to be that way. Motivation! Mindset A sucks, so I'm going to attempt mindset B. I still have my moments of weakness and worry, it's unavoidable (for me at least) but decide to change your mindset and be persistent, the rest will follow.", "I'm the opposite. The past doesn't bother me at all. What freaks me out is the future... What if I fail a test? What if I freak out that girl when I ask her out? What if I'm late for work? \n\n\nI can't change the past so I don't dwell on it but the future makes me insane. ", "I'm just wondering why ruminating is a bad thing. Its what makes us problem solvers and intergalactic travellers. ", "I'm curious to here more about OP's situation if they care to share. Getting through these things require several things- there is no one thing you can do. Just wondering what you have tried. It will also probably be beneficial to discuss your situation. Reddit is a great place to vent and get advice. ", "I'll upvote this.\n\nI started m", "I'd really urge you to start psychotherapy. I started seeing a therapist for some of the same reasons. I went from being a happy, chill person to nervous, depressed, anxious guy who's always in my head. My first trip to the therapist made it like 60 % better for me. Just talking for 45 minutes almost cured me. I'm going for my second visit this week. \n\nThe thing is this: you don't need a therapist to tell you what to do and how to think. But talking about what worries you in a positive, empathetic atmosphere really does wonders. It's like you can feel yourself become lighter and more relaxed while talking.\n\nBut nothing comes easy. What makes talk therapy hard is that it simply doesn't work unless you are being completely honest. Meaning you have to share your deepest thoughts, fears and concerns with your therapist without holding back at all. This can be difficult if not impossible for some, but that's how you know it will help.\n\nAll I can say is that I tried everything to feel better: read about my problems, tried to think it away, spend lots of time reading self help and psychology. Did many drugs. Even talked about it with people online. I did all this for years and really it just made everything that much more complicated. Sitting face to face with a person for 45 minutes and opening up was and is still extremely frightening to me. But it did wonders. It's like you can park your shit at the shrink and start enjoying life again. \n\nGo for it. Really. ", "I'd like to take this opportunity to place my own version of OP's request:\n\nI've always had relatively mild anxiety, mixed with even milder depression at times. But for the past 1.5-to-2 years, I've been dealing with some PTSD from a car crash that I honestly shouldn't have survived, which exacerbates the aforementioned issues, along with creating new issues of its own (survivor's guilt, etc.).\n\nIt's brought my life to a relative crawl, and while I'm not 'old' by any stretch, I'm not getting any younger. I want, I *need*, to beat this. To get better. Does anyone have general tips on how to deal?", "I will gladly write as much as I can if you are interested, but to sum it up for myself, I finally began to believe that i was hurting myself with my thinking. I observed how successful others were, how happy they were, and they were not worrying about the details/what ifs like I was. That gave me the courage to ignore my impulse to ruminate. \nI had to adopt a \"F U\" attitude to my mind when it wanted to start ruminating. It felt like walking on to my own sword. But yet, here I stand, married, owning a home, and doing well at work. Look at people in your life that you think are doing well, and then at times when you wanna think to death, do what one of your friends would do in your situation. trust other people's intuition. ", "I went to a therapist because I completely over-dwelled on insignificant events. His advice was to simply accept my feelings. Dwelling on them (i.e. thinking a thought over and over) is a response to the anxiety that the thought causes you. You look for an answer/anything to make the anxiety go away, so having these rituals is a thing that a lot of people have.\n\nAnxiety isn't a disease (except for of course if you actually have pathological anxiety, which is another thing than simply worrying or having a thought pattern). Just have the feeling. Which sucks, it's like holding burning coal in your hand and just having it.\n\nTL;DR: feelings are okay, accept your feelings (don't ignore them but also don't engage in anxiety reducing rituals, overdoing these will utlimately increase your anxiety). Simply feel what you feel. Mindfulness pretty much.", "I was an underachiever during high school and always forgot to do my homework until right before I feel asleep, and would stay awake freaking out about it and before I knew it it was time for school and I didn't get any sleep. One night I had the strange realization that it was best to get sleep now and nothing could be done about it at the time, relax game plan and take care of it in the morning. That was the start of a beautiful carefree life. Although nothing gets done now. XD", "I used to suffer from ruminating thoughts. After trying everything I went the medicinal route. I'm not saying this is the route for you, but Lexapro squashed them flat. ", "I used to have this same problem for a long time. It kind of fucked up my last relationship as well. It took me a long time to realize that I have absolutely no control over the future and there is no way I can change the past. I start self projecting positivity and even though I hated it, every day got better and better. I still dwell on things some times but I have gotten better at leaving things be and moving on with life. ", "I used to have insomnia due to over-worrying. Honestly, you have so many fucks you're giving and you just need to let go of those fucks. \n\nWorrying is like rocking in a rocking chair and expecting it to get you across the country next Tuesday. No. It has no purpose and accomplishes nothing.\n\nI also find that renewing your belief in destiny helps. Life is a chain of reactions. Driving to the corner store could be a life changing decision, who knows. It's too much for mere humans. We can't control it, so just let your fucks go. Whatever happens, you will find a way. Or maybe you'll die. Who knows. Everything that happens has happened before and will happen again. Stop feeling alone and stop thinking it's the end of the world.", "I used exercise, diet, self-help, therapy and finally and reluctantly meds but the thing that helped me the absolute most was becoming aware that my thoughts are my own and believing that I can control what I think about. That may sound utterly ridiculous to some but could in fact be a revelation to others. Through consistent practice I gained control of my thoughts and that turned into gaining control of my life. Belief is extremely powerful. ", "I think it's always a balance between making sure you stay in the present and stopping yourself from being anxious about things you can't do anything about (now) vs making sure you extract the lesson you should have learned so that you won't repeat it in the future.\n\nI deal with anxiety with a sort of \"post-game analysis\" period; I let myself be anxious for a short period of time, thinking about all the pros and cons of what I could have done differently. At least if you encounter the same issue, you already know what you should have done and why you didn't do it, leaving less for the imagination to feast on.", "I tell repeatedly tell myself \"I am here now\". I get caught up in my head worrying or thinking about the past, but it helps to tell my self to be here now and it all goes away. ", "I suffered from generalized anxiety disorder for fifteen years. I've seen therapists, started exercising 3-5 times a week, and read lots of self-help books on the subject. All of this helped, but only on the surface, and only temporarily. \n\nRecently, I read 'Hope and Help for your Nerves' and it has changed my life. It outlines what the recovery from anxiety looks like and gives simple and clear instructions. I am feeling relief from the intense and draining effects of anxiety for the first time since grade school. \n\nIf you're feeling down, and you suspect that anxiety may be to blame, it's totally worth a read. \n\nHope this helps!", "I struggle with this too a lot. The best thing I've ever heard that helps me with this is a quote from the movie Her. \"The past is just a story we tell ourselves.\" It's gone. You aren't the person you were one year, month, week, day, or second ago. You're a new person. Your past is just something you remember about someone else.", "I started m", "I really love this method: Feeding your Demons: https://taramandala.org/about-kapala-training/the-process/\n\nI used this for some of my emotional trauma and it worked. Sometimes emotional trauma can leave emotional wounds that kind of disturbs how your mind works. This practice sorta helps with face and deal with them and makes you a calmer person in general....especially things that are in reality unresolved and you're just like keeping it under the carpet. \n\nPS: I recommend reading the book before beginning\nPPS: they have a support group on FB where you can request someone to be your guiding partner for the process as well.", "I rarely worry about anything and I have a system for doing so, but I'm not sure it will help you, as it hasn't helped my fiancee.\n\nI always focus on the next actionable step. If it's something you can fix, you know what needs to happen next and you can do it. If it's something you have to wait for a few days before doing, then you wait until you can act. If it's something you can't do anything about, then focus on the next actionable step of a different problem.\n\nFor things you can't do anything about, focus on the next actionable step for the various outcomes. If it goes badly, what will you do? If it goes well, what will you do? Just don't try this for events with too many possible outcomes or unforeseen complications.\n\nEither way, instead of focusing on pointless worrying, you're focusing on your actions, which is both empowering and productive.", "I practice m", "I noticed a lot of people are encouraging m", "I literally just finished doing the avatar compassion project. I have had severe anxiety for years due to drugs and criminal activity. In 10 days I won't say I've been cured but the anxiety is manageable. Very manageable. \n\nThere was a cop doing it with me who has been involved in hundreds of very violent deaths and in the first day he broke down and wept for hours about things he has never talked to anyone about. \nSaid goodbye to him at the airport and I can tell you, he is not the same man. He is so happy and in control now. \n\nLook it up, Harry Palmer created the course and is trying to bring about an enlightened planetary civilisation. They strip away indoctrination and give you the tools to fix yourself. They don't provide answers they give you the tools to find the answers yourself ", "I haven't yet figured out how to stop over-thinking, but...\nMake a worry list to help the worrying.\nLearn to forgive yourself to stop dwelling in the past.", "I have spent the majority of my recent years attempting to combat all the mind throws at you. I also have high tier OCD and Pure-O, so i started out handicapped compared to others. \n\nFirst, reading materials. Disregard all previous conceptions of religion and or philosophy for these. These books are solely for attacking the pit of despair that is the mind. \n\n1.) I am that-Nisargadatta Maharaj \n2.) Thought is the enemy- U.G. Krishnamurti \n3.) Tao Te Ching- Lao Tzu \n\nPractical applications: \n\nWhenever a thought, memory, perception, idea, etc. Arises you can use a true and tried method; mantras. I personally use these: \n\n\"I am the witness only\" \n\"Katsu\" \n\"I am not the mind, i am not the body\"\n\"From where do these thoughts arise\" \n\nPhysical applications: \n\nMindfulness is a key component. Be fully involved in whatever current notion you are doing. When doing dishes, dedicate your mind entirely to dishes (feeling, smell, movements, etc.) \n\nAwareness. Awareness is different that mindfulness coming from a Advaita Vedanta to Zen/Taoist perspective. Awareness is to be consciously aware of everything thats happening around you or to you, just without thought. \n\nM", "I had(and it is still there. But it has reduced a lot) the same problem about over-thinking and worrying. What will others think if I do this, what'll happen to me if I do that blah blah...\n\nMy mind never used to stop thinking and one thing or the other used to come up again and again and it was extremely frustrating.\n\nI slowly started analysing the people around me and started realising that they don't really think about my actions that much. The people who matter will understand what you did and why you did it. And the one's who don't understand that are not worth it.\n\nStart doing things that you really want to without giving it a second/third/fourth/millionth thought. It will be tough to do that initially but trust me, there is no better feeling that following your gut. Obviously it will not be right all the time but nobody does everything with 100% accuracy and efficiency. If it doesn't go right, you'll have the experience of what not to do the next time. You will regret it later if you don't do it now. Once you do something and see the output, you will automatically stop over-thinking, worrying and dwelling on the past and start chilling again. :-) \n\nP.S: M", "I had a drug resistant massive depressive episode last year and ruminating was a huge problem. The thing that made the biggest improvement in my life (bigger than any anti-depressant or anti-anxiety medication) was getting treatment via tDCS. The depression is completely gone. That said - L-Theanine (it's made from green tea) can be very very helpful when dealing with intrusive thinking like this. Good luck - you will feel better in time! Remember that this is a legitimate illness, and nothing is wrong with your character or value as a person.", "I found this little book really helpful:\n\nhttp://www.amazon.com/Art-Living-Classical-Happiness-Effectiveness/dp/0061286052", "I find that there is a lot of optimism to be found in the idea that eventually the universe will come to some sort of end.\n\nWhen I was a small boy I learned that the sun would one day expand and consume the earth in fiery destruction. Later I learned about the heat death of the universe.\n\nMaybe I was never really one to worry much but it made all of my stuff seem a lot less important. No matter what I screwed up, in the really long run, nothing was going to matter much.\n\nIt isn't that I don't worry. I worry about things just like anyone might, but they are more immediate concerns, like having an assignment to complete and not enough time to do it, screwing something up and so on. But I certainly don't dwell on it very much.\n\nBecause, ultimately, it doesn't much matter. ", "I doubt this will be helpful, but I was having the same problem not too long ago and ended up getting so worried and scared about stupid stuff that I was having a hard time eating and staying hydrated. I went to the doctors and got a temporary prescription of xanax after being diagnosed with anxiety. I am going to go find a better permanent solution soon but in the meantime xanax has helped me to smile in the face of my fears and sleep well at night. I reccomend talking to a doctor/psychiatrist", "I don't particularly have problems in this area. But a good remedy for mental health in general is simple, so often overlooked, but very powerful. A pen and paper. Just write down everything you're thinking. Eventually it will help you take control of your thoughts and emotions. You can basically start training your brain to work how you want it to work. Rather than feel like you're a passenger in a car, you'll become the driver. Just like any skill though, learning to play guitar, swimming, etc. it will take practice...", "I did that for a very long time. Something that has help is shifting my focus. My stomach will get upset when I start to worry too much. So, I focus on that. Taking deep breaths until it starts to go away. I become more focused on my upset stomach and forget about what caused it. When my stomach settles down I'm back to normal. No more overthinking or worrying. I'm at a point now that I can usually stop it immediately. I'm really not sure if it would help anybody else, but it works for me. Sometimes it's just a part of life though. Good luck to you. ", "I always say... \"it doesn't affect how I breathe my oxygen\". Tell yourself you'll live and like above, be in the NOW. ", "I actually hate that I have this because honestly I live my life by the whole don't regret your mistakes learn from them and move forward. However when being still I can't seem to force my brain to shut up about it. My mind is pretty much always going a million miles a minute and getting it to relax takes significant effort. So when it goes into what OP is talking about I get upset with myself and try to say you learned your lesson you aren't that person anymore keep moving forward and I just can't shut it off. It is worse before bed so I take melatonin and watch family guy to get to sleep.", "Honesty, to learn to brush of the little shit, I had to face something truly difficult. It's not until you get a good picture of what you lose before you know what you had. ", "Honestly, just think/talk about those issues to yourself until you can create a logic so it all makes sense and you can accept what has happened to you. It's called developing your ego.", "Holy shit. I've been experiencing a similar change in self, but my situation is a little different. For several years I had succumb to DID (Dissociative Identity Disorder). A very long story short, after I pulled myself back together I now experience PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder) like issues. All I do is stress over everything that effects my life. It has taken a toll on my social skills and therefore my social life. I use to be a fairly carefree confident guy. ", "Hobbies, man. Get good at things you enjoy even if there doesn't appear to be any reward to it. The reward is that you can occupy your mind in a way that makes you happy.", "Here's a simple mindset I've developed over the last few years. I too, was a chronic worrier. Some times, I still am, but this has lessened it:\n\nCan I do something about the thing that is worrying me?\n\nIf yes, then I should stop worrying and do something about it!\n\nIf no, then why worry? I can't influence the outcome anyway! \n\nYou really can't get caught up on the 'what-ifs'. Get out there and **DO** something. Anything! Doing something is an excellent way to get your mind off it. If you have time to think of the problem, then you sure as heck have time to think of a solution!", "Here is what I do:\n\n1) Breath in, concentrate on your breath\n\n2) Breath out, concentrate on your breath\n\n3) Repeat first two steps until worrying stops\n\n\nThis has worked pretty well on me. I just tell myself \"breath in, breath out\" and the worrying usually stops. If this is not enough, try mindfulness m", "Have you tried opiates? They swallow up all your worries and problems !.... Except where you can get more...", "Grab a cold beer, turn on expendables (any one works), and smoke a fat one.\n\nBecause lets be honest, thinking about shit sucks.", "Google the 12 Irrational Beliefs.\n\nBig help for me. Also, acceptance. We cannot always change things and gaining the perspective of acceptance is a fantastic way to avoid dwelling on the past.", "Go to youtube and watch every Ajahn Brahm video, dude will sort you out!! Saved me from myself big time.", "Focus on a goal that you create for yourself. Let that drive you, motivate you. Become obsessed with being successful", "First off, the proper term for your problem is \"anxiety\". Many people have anxiety disorders, and you might, but if you want to do research yourself, use the terms \"anxiety\" and \"anxiolytic\" (means anxiety-reducing). You'll find a lot of scientific information out there.\n\nI had been trying various supplements for depression and anxiety, and came across some positive anecdotes regarding [lithium oroate](http://www.amazon.com/Vitamin-Research-Products-Lithium-Orotate/dp/B005GWVRKE/). I didn't really know what to expect, but after a few days of taking it, I've noticed that I just don't feel anxiety to the same degree that I used to. I still do, a little bit, but not that paralyzing sense of anxiety that I used to get. Lithium is a common treatment for bipolar disorder, but the amount that I'm taking is much less than what a doctor would prescribe. So little, in fact, that it's available as a supplement on Amazon. I was worried that I'd feel like an emotionless zombie or something, but I feel pretty much the same as before, just with less anxiety.", "Find a hobby or something to keep your mind off things during your free time. Also, stress isn't necessarily bad in moderation. It means that you actually care about what's going on. You just have to do something about what is stressing you and believe that you can handle it. ", "Exercise until you can't any more. Pushing yourself to your limit helps you refocus your priorities in life. ", "Exercise and m", "Everytime you think about something you create a copy of it in your brain. If you don't think about it it goes away. That's how I keep myself from worrying about history. Because once you accept that premise, I found it easier to control my feelings. ", "Every year I have to qualify for my firearm and I have DEEP anxiety and fear issues. It all boils down to a severe lack of confidence. My co-workers have it in spades while I don't.\n\n\nI hate feeling so nervous and worried when the re-qualifying day comes up. It is not until mid-June and I am already stressing out needlessly.", "Engulf yourself in good things. \n\n- be outside \n- spend more time with family\n- get a new hobby or two\n- take a trip somewhere (doesn't have to be lavish)\n- consider an animal of sorts (my cat makes me happy)\n\nYour mind won't dwell on negativity in your past if you keep it occupied in the present. Everyone has hardships and everyone can't think back to them at certain points, but it shouldn't consume you. ", "Eckhart Tolle - The power of now. Please read this, it can help you and it's main topic is exactly what you are requesting.", "EMDR is something you can do by yourself. It has helped me a lot with what you are talking about with very little effort. \n\nhttp://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eye_movement_desensitization_and_reprocessing", "Drink probiotic drinks. Clinical studies show a link between gut flora and anxiety. It has to be worth a try right?\n\nhttp://www.livescience.com/49248-gut-bacteria-mental-health.html", "Don't look down on medication. You can spend a fortune on therapy dealing with stuff that means nothing when the issue might be chemistry.", "Don't let the past control your present. You don't have a time machine, do you? You can't go back and change the past so why worry about it or let it have power over you. You learn and move on. Live right now the best you can.", "Don't be afraid or think less of yourself to speak with your doctor and use medication if you have to. Everyone will needs help at some point in their life. It may be you need something extra, something external to break the cycle and get back to where you feel better.\n\n", "Do fast moving sports like cycling or skateing.\n\nIt is easier to get out of your comfort zone and stop worrying, when you are used to move at fast uncomfortable speeds. If you stop worrying there you can do that in other situations as well.", "By being busy.\n\nSeriously. Fill your time, your every second. Work out, learn duolingo, immagine a story and write it. Buy a guitar and learn.\n\nGet out and walk or cycle.\n\nYou wont have time to think about the past, but more importantly, you would benefit from all these activities.", "Attend public school. It dulls the senses. I had both hips replaced last month, haven't worked since 2013, and for some reason can't seem to worry about anything. ", "As someone who's had stomach problems for four years that has manifested into physical problems such as dry skin and what not, the way I've coped I suppose was have a dog. For some reason they can make you forget about your troubles. Shame she died last year. I'll have to try out m", "Any sort of mindfulness practice. It's not mysterious or magical. \n\nRight now, take a moment to review your actual experience in this moment -- closing your eyes might help but is not necessary. Notice whatever it is you notice; the pressure on your seat and back (if seated)...your breath being drawn in and released...a random thought or judgement (\"this isn't doing anything for me\", etc.). \n\nDo this daily in a quiet moment, as often as you like. It's a great grounding tool to use when feeling stressed. [Here is a nice n short guided m", "And one can practice Mindfulness without it yet being another 'Thing' to do. All it is is an ongoing effort to pull back to What is Happening Right Now. While driving (or washing, or hanging with friends, just come back to the right now, and notice the houses, the street, the cars, the furniture, the clothing, the air, your chair, your breath. Each time you wander off to this or that scenario past or future or what if or if only, just go 'oh - right' and refocus on here and now. If you have strong feelings, you don't need to critique yourself or try not to have them - they are part of the here and now! But just acknowledge that it's happening, and also pay attention what's happening around you and in you.\n\nThis is so straightforward, that giving it a name with a capital letter - 'Mindfulness' - is almost too grand for such a prosaic thing to do.\n\nOne thing I have discovered - and it sounds like you already know this - is that *thinking* about my problems/fears/hopes/future/past has done NOTHING to help me with those, in any way. And trust me, I've done my best for 50+ years. My conclusion now is that I give up nothing by letting go of that, at least for short times. And since thinking and obsessing is so EASY to do, that if I need to it'll happen no matter how good I get at 'here and now'.", "An easy technique that had proven itself is to envision a big red STOP sign once you start thinking compulsive and negative thoughts.", "Accept what you can and cannot change. The past is over and done with; try to do better tomorrow. \n\nAlso, I'd look for the specific things that are causing you stress (job, relationships, physique, etc.) and focus on changing that. ", "A simple technique I use is the \"5 Whys\". Its called different things by different people, but basically for each anxious thought you ask yourself, \"Why is this making me anxious?\" Then, for each answer you ask why again until you've asked yourself \"why?\" five times for each one so you can find the source of your anxiety instead of the symptoms of it. Once you've determined the source you can either do something about it or accept that there is nothing you can do and know that dwelling helps nothing.\n\nI hope this helps you in your efforts to become more active in the present and worry less about the future and/or past :)", "A little bit of Rumi for the ruminator:\n\n\"That hurt we embrace becomes joy. Call it to your arms where it can change.\"", "A \"spiritual\" or ethereal method if you not religious called ho-ohponopono is used to cleanse the subconscious mind. Also a method called Thought Field Therapy works great. So long as you have an open mind you may find these to be very helpful and relaxing. ", ">Become completely fed-up with your life, having spent it over-thinking, worrying, dwelling in the past.\n\n>Stop giving a fuck about anything that doesn't put you in the direction you want to go (ethics included if you're so inclined).", "**Riding a motorcycle** is an excellent way to clear your head. Riding safely requires just enough concentration to displace thought that one tends to ruminate over. Yet, there is enough that is automatic that one can usually enjoy sights, sounds and smells that are missed when driving a car.\n", "'Evolve your Brain' will give you a wonderful understanding of what exactly is happening in your mind and how to address. Cannot recommend it enough.", "\"Worrying is like praying for the bad to happen.\" \n\n\n I've read this quote recently and it changed my way of thinking completely. Overthinking things is not a bad habit! Indeed, sometimes life would be easier if people would think a little bit 'more'! What I can recommend is m", "\"Remember the compliments, \nForget the insults. \nWhen you figure out how to do this, \nTell me how.\"", "\"History is a nightmare from which I am trying to awake.\"\n\nFor me, appreciation of nature and music both helped. When I found myself cycling on something, I would force myself to go out and experience the natural world. Even just touching a damn tree. Zoning out to some nice, relaxing metal also helped - a wall of repetitive sound from a band like Fen or Wolves in the Throne Room helped me sleep, sometimes. Obviously, your mileage may vary on both of these. More generally, I'd suggest changing your routines to give yourself more moments of mindfulness, and avoiding things that set you off into overthinksville." ]

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[ "I keep a fresh never worn pair of underwear in my trunk. Still in the box. Sounds weird and while I might not ever need it if I do ill thank god its there", "A little tool in your glove box to bust the window should you be unable to open your door (from the inside). The glass can be surprisingly hard to break. ", "If you live where it's cold, blankets or better: full winter gear. It's a bad habit to just jump in a car without dressing for the weather. If the car breaks down, it does not hold heat for long, and you could be waiting for hours if not a day or two.", "I keep s roadside kit that uses the lighter adapter spot. It has a small air compressor and lights you can put on or near your car.\n\nAlso an if you live in a snowy area a nice addition is kitty litter, food, lighter, candles, etc. \n\nLastly i keep a trash bag around so my car doesnt get too dirty.", "I always keep a coathanger in my car so that if anyone else gets locked out of their car, they don't have to call a locksmith. It has come in handy ones of times.", "A gallon of water. Clean clothes. First aid kit. Gloves. Napkins/towels. Peanut butter and a spoon. A football.\n\nGloves are nice for hand protection if you ever need to help someone move furniture or push a car out of a ditch. If it suddenly gets cold out they're nice too.\n\nThe peanut butter is great for a super quick snack. If you forgot breakfast or just need a pick me up in the middle of the day you just eat a spoonful of that.\n\nA football or soccer ball or whatever is great for when you are with a group of people with nothing to do. \n\nThe other stuff is pretty self explanatory.", "[Saftey Hammer](http://www.amazon.com/Original-Safety-Seatbelt-Quality-Breaker/dp/B00NUX4REE/ref=sr_1_3/184-0917466-2985410?ie=UTF8&qid=1433725956&sr=8-3&keywords=glass+breaker+seatbelt+cutter) \nAlso Jumper Cables are always helpful.", "A headlamp. Can't believe nobody's posted that yet. I use my headlamp every day. I have one in the car, one in my purse, and I keep one by my bed for when I need to get up in the middle of the night.", "Your AAA card.\n\nA few gallons of water and food that keeps for a long time and contains a lot of calories (I keep Powerbars; peanut butter is also good). If you get stuck somewhere you not only might wait a long time in the heat, but may be doing some physical labor. \n\nAlso a little bottle of hand sanitizer and tissues. ", "Things that have come in handy in the past: \n\n- An old towel - this is great to have if you accidentally spill something in the car or leave the moonroof open during a rainstorm. I've also used it for impromptu trips to the beach (in combination with an old swimsuit I used to keep in the car when I was young and had a schedule that allowed for impromptu beach trips)\n\n- A pen\n\n- A spare pair of gloves\n\n- A gas can (in case you run out of gas)\n\n- A spare quilt", "Sunscreen, flashlight, baby wipes, small umbrella, baseball hat, extra allergy medication. I've needed all of these at some time or another. ", "I go to private school(unfortunately) and always have an extra uniform. Some asshole emptied a Gatorade on my pants and they were soaked in cool blue. Had to get a detention for walking around in sweatpants the rest of the day(was winter)", "I always keep this in my car:\n-Emergency roadside kit in my trunk, even road flares. \n-Cheap towel as well as a blanket with a gallon of water. (bought these at Target)\n-Small flashlight as well as \n-A tool to break a window (if you're trapped on the inside of your car) in your glove compartment. A lot of times this same tool will come with a seatbelt cutter.\n-Anything that is sustainable for a decent amount of time like a protein bar or something for nourishment (keep the expiration dates in mind).\n-A small and cheap umbrella, but that's mostly because I am horrible about keeping up with my umbrellas.\n", "flashlight. I always keep a flashlight. I live in the desert so a lot of the other stuff people recommend but I only have to rotate the batteries and the flashlight stays good.", "Portable solar panel. Preferably a foldable kind. They're reasonably cheap ($40-50) and you'll always have power during the day.\nYou may also want to have a portable lithium ion battery of a decent size like 20,000 mah. Don't get the cheap batteries like EC technology. I have one and it's really really cheap -- does NOT hold the charge for even a day.\n\nI then got a name brand battery for holiday that cost $80. So much better. \nIf you want the brand just ask me.", "Learn what oil your car takes and keep a bottle of oil should you get low.\n\nAlso, depending on where you live: warm gloves, warm hat, blankets, towels (for when it rains and you want to protect your seats), flashlight, ice scraper, multitool (leatherman), cell phone charger.", "I keep water, some snacks, a flashlight and a small usb battery pack and cable in my car.\n\nIf I break down I got enough to hold me over for a few days and a big enough battery pack to charge a fully discharged phone to 100% and call for help.", "I always keep small polythene sandwich bags which can use as rubbish bags on the go, wet wipes too. Aside from that, my gym kit is always in the boot, which doubles as having spare underwear, socks shoes and clothes. I keep a Cardigan and scarf, and an emergency roadside kit, a first aid kit,... It's a wonder there's any space left! ", "I always keep a wooden board in the trunk of the car.\nShould I ever have to put on the spare tire and I just so happened to have stranded in a muddy ditch or whatever, I can use the wooden board underneath the jack to prevent the jack from being pushed into the ground instead of lifting the car.", "I always keep a spare pair of glasses somewhere (normally wear contacts), and stuff some five hour energy in the glovebox. I've never needed them, but I figured if I was in some weird situation where I was hours away from home and tired I was better off being overly alert than drifting into a tree...", "Flashlight is obvious. \n\nMoving blanket for $4 or $5 from Harbor Freight protects your interior, can be used as a warm blanket in winter, for picnicking or watching fireworks without getting dirty/picking up leaves/grass. \n\nJumper cables are obvious but most don't carry them, but get used regularly and save hours waiting for and paying for some expensive road service.\n\nOne of those small 12v tire pumps that plugs into the cigarette lighter for between $10-20. \n", "Flares. Not only for road emergencies. They light very easily even in pouring rain. With 20 minutes burn time per flare you should be able to start a fire very easily to keep warm.", "External cell phone battery. Left my lights on one night and my car battery died. Phone was nearly dead so I was almost unable to call for help. \n\nAlso my friend keeps an emergency bottle of whiskey in the back of her car...?", "Detailing wipes. You can get them in little canisters and dust the interior of your car while stuck in traffic, etc. keeps everything shiny and new and clean. ", "Deoderant, toothbrush, book, money, first aid kit (aspirin, pepto, and bandaids), sunglasses, jacket, sunscreen, jumper cables, small sewing kit, chapstick, handsanitizer, multitool, granola bars, water...and the items I seem to need most often...a dog leash (the slip kind that self tightens like a noose) and a container for dog water. I always seem to find lost dogs.", "Coolant, water, small tool set, jumper cables, first aid kit, spare tire, flashlight, spare fuses, glow sticks, cash money.", "An extra pair of clothing and a blanket, something to eat, something to charge your phone with in case of an emergency, a bit of extra fuel, an emergency bill, condomes", "Alright dude, first you'll want to stick some deodorant in there. Next, some water bottles. A pack of 24 or so will do the trick. Next, you'll want some blankets if you live in a cold area, or you ever have to cover something up in your car. A tarp is another thing, in case you ever need to carry something dirty, or leave in in the car without messing up the interior. You'll also want to keep some personal stuff in there that relates to your job or hobbies, like a book if you read, a harmonica, et cetera. Snacks are somewhat obvious, so I'll omit them. Then, you'll want some hand sanitizer or something, in case you ever eat in the car.\n\nPretty much go through a day and think of the things you would be screwed if you didn't have, and put it in your car.", "A stain removing pen, or something like shout wipes. I can't count how many times I have dripped something on me while driving and had no change of clothes.", "A full set of clothes, and pair of sneakers. Never know when you're out and get food spilled on you, or mud, soaked, etc. Or need to walk or do something athletic with the wrong footwear. I keep a set of work clothes at work too in a drawer. Last year I fumbled some pasta and tomato sauce all down the front of me, 2 hours before a big meeting. Wife had to come in with a a shirt and pants while I hid in the corner so no one would notice.", "A coffee can, a roll of TP, some lighter fluid and a pack of matches. I've been told that can keep you warm for 5+ hours", "A cardboard 4 cup holder like you get at sonic\n\nA hatchet - breaks windows and does so much more\n\nA few ropes and pulleys so you can pull yourself out\n\nA roll of paper towels", "20foot snatch strap. I keep one in my truck and usually pull a few people out of ditches each winter.", "* Change of clothes\n\n* Paper cup for trash, especially if you have cupholders in the doors\n\n* A few cheap tools\n\n* During the winter, a kit to keep warm if you should happen to get stuck in the car. Also a shovel and sand or unscented cat litter for getting unstuck in the snow or ice.\n\n* Window breaking, seat belt cutting [escape tool](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004TRKBOK). Hopefully you'll never need it, but it's literally a lifesaver if you do.\n\n* Triangular reflectors, to warn people you're on the side of the road." ]

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[ "How do you stop the ringing in your ears after a night at the club? I read how to *prevent* it, but I forgot them this time which will now never happen as I bought the entire stock at the convenience store and stashed those bitches in my glove compartment\n\n", "How do you stop the ringing in your ears after a night at the club? I read how to *prevent* it, but I forgot them this time which will now never happen as I bought the entire stock at the convenience store and stashed those bitches in my glove compartment\n\n", "How do you stop the ringing in your ears after a night at the club? I read how to *prevent* it, but I forgot them this time which will now never happen as I bought the entire stock at the convenience store and stashed those bitches in my glove compartment\n\n" ]

[ "Been drumming for almost 10 years. \nObviously wear earplugs at the venue, but when it's all done avoid all noise for a few days. \n\nI'm aware that it's irreversible, but I always find that resting your ears after makes the noise go away. \n\nEven if it doesn't actually physically help, mentally, having no noise except the ringing will make you pay attention to how much noise you're subjecting yourself to. \n\nPrevention is the key. \nThat sharp pain in your ear? \nIf you get that, you're fucking your ears and you need to get out ASAP.\nEar plugs should be handed out at the gig in my opinion. \n", "If you do forget your earplugs next time, roll up some toilet paper into makeshift ones. Not ideal, but better than nothing! It actually works better than you think. ", "I am commenting here to calm troubled souls like i was in fear of permanent damage, i was in a party club style music BLUSTIN and i was literally with my group next to the loudspeakers after a specific point i just couldnt do anymore so i went out and for a whole days duration and a bit more i could still hear the buzzzzz sound on my ears my case was without pain whatsoever fortunately but such an annoying frequency couldnt sleep well.Insanely annoying and brings anxiety i know know i literally took a moment to think thats how soldiers must feel and way worse in ways we cant imagine through their ears.So i would recommend in case it doesnt go away after= 1-2 days to visit a doctor and wish you the best stay strong." ]

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[ "Minor rant: If you were terminated for something you did, you were fired. This has a negative connotation for hiring you again. If you were terminated because the company had a financial downturn, cut the position, etc., Then you were laid off. This vocabulary indicates you were not at fault.\n\nStep one is to not say you were fired when you were really laid off. That should prevent the question ever coming up at all.", "You don't need to sugarcoat it. The company is struggling financially and decided to lay off 10/20/50% of the employees or decided to reduce the sales/operations/marketing/hr functions. That's all you need to say really.\n\nIdeally you want to group yourself with others, not say that you're the only person who got laid off.\n\n", "Direct long answer-The company's performance was not up to expectations and so to recover costs financially MANY employees (to emphasize not just you) we're let go from their positions.\n\n\nShort- Due to downsizing and financial instability I was let go\n\n\nWhat you wanna say- Mothafuckas don fucked up they own damn company so now my ass is here \n\n\nDodge- I just wanted a change or better (insert thing here)", "Most phrasings where you emphasize that a termination was caused by the company’s performance rather than your own are fine. \nThe only thing you don’t want to telegraph is that the previous company left you in dire straits financially by announcing it late (or whatever). It will hurt negotiation of your salary later on in the process, as the new company will assume you’re more eager to take a lowball offer.", "As an HR professional I can tell you that it is actually very common for candidates to tell you they lost their position because of a companies financial situation. Especially right now due to covid. Just be honest, but keep it brief. I don't need a long ass story about a companies financial situation. While it is important for me to know what types or which companies you have worked for, I usually do that research when looking at your resume.", "You weren't fired, you were laid off.\n\nFired = result of your actions\n\nLaid off = result of company actions, nothing to do with you personally.", "Do not say fired, this will bring up a whole other line of questioning and probably cost you the position. If you were let go because of the company's financial situation and to cut cost then you were laid off, very big difference especially to hiring managers.", "You just say the company is downsizing due to \\[insert issues\\] and folks were let go based on their length of time at the company or something. Newer folk out first etc.", "It was kind of common knowledge in the industry in town that the CFO had gone to South America with six million dollars of company funds. The state insurance commissioner showed up and we all had to sort the paperwork on our desks to be taken back to the clients to find another provider. We were escorted out with no last paycheck, no PTO reimbursement, no 401K and health coverage immediately terminated instead of \"thru the end of the month.\" Good times. I had another job in a week.", "Two words. \n\n\"Corporate restructoring\"\n\nA) you werent fired. You were laid off. Use langauge friendly to you\n\nB) if its a reasonably known company your interviewer will already know\n\nC) \"looking for new challenges\" is also a good answer. Why you want to be somewhere is much more important then why you arent somewhere else", "Tell them the truth. \n\nI once got fired because a new boss came in and fired all the old management and hired new people they liked. When asked the why did you leave your last company, I told them the truth and the interviewer was like, oh yeah, that’s pretty normal, and they offered me the position.", "“I got laid off.”\n“The company downsized, and I was one of the people laid off\n\nThis is not a controversial topic, it has nothing to do with you. You do not need to finesse this at all. That said, I could spend a lot of time talking about the company and their prospects; witness interview to tell people how great employee you will be. \n\nOf course, you also want to find out so feel free to say “I’d like to know about your company’s financial stability.”", "Interviewed and hired a lot of people in my life. If someone responded with, “the company did a staffing reduction because of poor quarterly/annual results” it would both tell me the person was not at fault and that the company that let them go was not a great place in one sentence. 10/10 answer. \n\nIf there is flavor you can add that never hurts. I was on a team of expert internal consultants at a company I used to work for. They were all long time industry experts. I have added to the above, I was the least super on a team of superstars. Adds some humility to it and makes me seem uncommon given the team I was on and my age (at the time). Might not work as well as I get older.", "Company was in a bad spot financially and chose to downsize. My position/group was eliminated.\n\nThat's all you need to say. Anybody in a position to interview candidates would understand.", "Be honest keep it simple: I don’t know, management reported less than stellar financial performance, reasons were not given; one way to temporarily address it was to layoff people.", "As a hiring manager, I will wonder why it was you and not the other guy. If you can find a way to say your function was eliminated and there was nothing else that suited your skills, then that will be better. Unless you're the person turning off the lights, I might have a nagging doubt.\n\nRemember that the hiring process is full of incomplete information and every signal has an outsized importance.", "\"They had a bunch of layoffs following \\[whatever the stock event was\\]. They decided they no longer needed \\[my department/me/whatever\\] because of \\[thing that doesn't make me look bad.\\]\"\n\nAssuming this was a pretty significant layoff, the other employers in your area have probably already heard of the layoffs.\n\nYour goal is to demonstrate that they didn't lay you off because they were clearing out the bottom-performers, but because \\[some other reason -- they closed my product-line, they wanted to consolidate operations in a different city, etc....\\]", "Your company had a round of layoffs where lots of people were let go. Why would this be difficult to explain?", "I recently got laid off. It's is perfectly fine to say that you are looking for new job as your company went through financial crises and laid off these many people. \nIt was apparently very common in my industry. Once I said I was laid off, I got used to hearing from the hiring manager taking my interview \"I am so sorry. But unfortunately these things happen and I have myself gone through couple of those \"\n\nI secured 3 jobs in two months of search. \nIn fact in my state it is good to get laid off in mass as it makes company give you 2 months of severance thus you get paid to do a job search.", "First thing you do is use the correct terminology. You can be part of a RIF (reduction in force) which occur constantly in job markets. That’s typically called being “laid off”. You can be terminated with and without cause and employment laws can also vary state to state.\n\nWhen you’re part of a group that gets let go you just say you were part of that. You don’t need to say why at all. Most companies will ask for volunteers first when they need to RIF and often provide bonuses or other perks to people willing to do so.\n\nBeing laid off by itself shouldn’t raise any hiring managers eyebrows.", "Don't get too worried about questions like this that might come up. In most interviews, the interviewer isn't trying to trap you or have a 'gotcha' moment. They're just trying to fill a gap in the company's org chart, find someone who will get the job done well and be not too awful to have around the office. \nIf this q comes up, just answer it in a clear, factual way in a single, short sentence. If you don't make a big thing of it, they probably won't. If you make it into a big drama, then you're just shining a light where you don't need to. \nThe rules for acing a job interview don't change much. \n1. Get the basics right. Turn up at the right place at the right time, look your best without being showy, do some prep and homework, have some good qs ready to ask. Just getting these things rights puts you ahead of 75% of other interviewees. \n2. Show genuine enthusiasm. It's the single most important quality that interviewers look for. If they can sense genuine enthusiasm and a passion for the job, you stand a good chance of being selected. \n3. Be human. Show that you have outside interests, your life has balance, you seem to have your act together. People don't want to hire a robot. They want someone they could enjoy having round the office.", "Depends on the country, I assume but in the US, it is a perfectly reasonable explanation that the company re-structured and lays people off. Often entire groups without consideration of individuals' performance. In those cases, companies can (must?) give a statement in the severance that this was the \"cause\". \n\nEveryone in industry knows that his can (and will) happen to everyone. Its not a problem. Be upfront, honest and professional about it. And never, ever, ever, not-ever complain about your old company / job / colleagues in an interview. Not ever ever.", "*My position was eliminated as part of a cost cutting measure which was necessary due to the poor management of the financial health of the company*", "“There was a company downturn and I was laid off as a result.”\n\nIf you can turn that into a number for example, “There was a company downturn. As a result, 5 out of 7 team members including myself were laid off.” It sounds better if you can include a number or percentage. \n\nA company downtown due to their finances issues is not your fault.", "“I was laid off due to cut backs.”\n\nLaid off means you were let go thru no fault of your own. It could me that the company was struggling. It could be it was a seasonal change, etc.\n\nDue to cut backs let’s them know the company was struggling financially. Cut backs occur when a company is in the red (struggling).\n\nAs was said, fired means you were let go because of something you did (or didn’t do as in work).", "“Fired” is not the same as “laid off” or “let go”\n\nIMO, being fired implies you weren’t working out. Being laid off or being let go implies the company couldn’t keep you.", "you got laid off and if you say this there is almost no chance they ask you to go into anymore detail.", "you didn't get fired you got made redundant due to the company having to let go of employees to follow their projected future downsizing plan.", "\\#1 Where you fired or laid off?\n\n\\#2 Your extermination letter should state the reason for being fired or laid off. If the reason is not stated, contact your manager and HR to request the reason. Depending on the reason, you may share it during your interview that you were fired due to \"x\" reasons as stated by HR. Of course you probably don't want to share if you did something horribly wrong to get fired etc.", "You weren’t fired, you were laid off. Try using that term instead as it denotes it wasn’t through fault of yours that you no longer have a job", "You weren’t fired, you were laid off or RIFd as we call it in my company which stands for reduction in force", "You weren't fired. You were laid off. \n\nTerminated is the umbrella term that encompasses both of these.", "You were not fired, you were laid off. \n\n\n\"I was laid off.\" \n\n\nIs all you need to say. \n\n\nIn fact, you should not saying anything about the why, unless your previous employer put out a press release. Then you quote that.", "You were laid off. Unless you were the CEO and responsible for the company's financial situation, just say you were laid off. It's not like they haven't heard it before in the last 15 years.", "You were laid off due to the company stock going down. \n\nIt's not really a strong point against you in an interview although people might ask why you weren't one of the few they kept. But, in this market? People won't care.", "You guys know you can just explain what happened right. There's always questions about how to answer interview questions with 5D chess but you can just ya know tell them the situation and they'll say \"oh ok\" and move on", "You got laid off. That's different than being fired. Laid off is its own answer, if you were laid off.", "You don't need to sugarcoat it. The company is struggling financially and decided to lay off 10/20/50% of the employees or decided to reduce the sales/operations/marketing/hr functions. That's all you need to say really.\n\nIdeally you want to group yourself with others, not say that you're the only person who got laid off.\n\nSource: I'm a manager in talent acquisition", "You can say two things: 1. The company took a big financial hit, and as a result, had to let some people go; and 2. They were very happy with the work you'd done (and then you list your accomplishments).\n\nBeing fired has different optics than being let go. People in the second group usually get some sort of recommendation and some severance.", "You can get a report of your work history online. It’s free 1 time a year. There you can see the code that they gave you. Even if you were fired, companies will most of the time not state it in your work history. Your new employer can only ask for the dates of employment, your duties, and previous pay. They cannot ask if you were fired or not. I know this from experience.", "You can always say there was a creative difference so you split ways. Or you could say where I saw me and the job and where they saw me in the job in 5 years was totally different. So we split ways. Not many companies will say that they fired you because they're afraid of getting sued. Unless I know somebody that works there.", "You be as straightforward and blunt about it as possible. “I was laid off due to the business struggling financially”. You can also word it like “the business wasn’t doing as well as planned so they laid people off to cut expenses”. There’s no reason for you to take any blame because there is no blame to put on you. Tell it how it is and tell them how the business not doing well is the cause of lay offs that affected you directly.", "Were you fired or were you laid off? Sounds like a layoff. That happens all the time, and employers know this. Just say you were laid off or were involved in a company layoff, 'nuff said.", "Were you \"fired\" or laid off? If you were laid off, it's pretty simple to say \"the company downsized\". If you got fired, it's up to you to explain your actions that got you fired.", "Well, you weren't fired. You were laid off, this is an important distinction to make. \"Fired\" implies that it was your actions that caused your termination, while \"laid off\" implies that is the company's actions. I would just answer honestly.", "We got word that layoffs were coming. I was in a good spot to pass on my workload, and I'm in a fortunate financial position so I took myself out of the race. I was able to use my time between then and now to help family.\n\n[Short and pithy story about helping great aunt transition between her home and accumulations of 40 years to her assisted living home]\n\nI felt that this subtly conveyed that I am good at what I do and won't take a job that doesn't compensate me well enough to continue my work/life balance. I've only tested it once, but it worked.", "To be honest, in interviews you generally want to keep the conversation geared toward a positive type of conversation. \n\nExample:\n\n\"I had been contemplating searching for new opportunities but could never just make the jump. When my company started having financial issues and it came to layoffs, I saw this is as the green light I needed to start searching for that new opportunity. It was definitely the world telling me it was time to take that leap.\"", "This is where laid off vs fired is a big distinction.\n\nStop saying you were fired when you were laid off people!", "This has happened to me three times in my career - 46 year old man in the UK here. The most unpleasant thing I’ve learned about work is that ***anyone*** - regardless of ability, position or tenure - can be replaced at a few day’s notice. Seriously, ***Anyone***. ANY interviewer worth their salt knows this and they won’t even blink when you mention losing a job due to a company’s financial position. Just explain the situation and what you’ve done about finding work since then - you will be fine OP; I’m fine and it’s happened to me three times.", "The stocks of the company went down, \"so they started to fire some people\" that's your answer. It's a common occurrence in big businesses.", "The keyword would be you were “let go.” Simply because: you were. You were let go because the company ran into financial trouble.", "The company was going under.\n\nThey weren't able to renew contracts. (This one was at a stamping factory. Sure there were others, but QA ment we lost some jobs. Leading to lay offs.)\n\nLoss of \"contracts\" or whatever applies to you, led to profits too low to keep on certain departments.", "The company started contracting, and I'm the kind of guy who likes to prepare in advance for everything.", "The company had a financial downturn, and unfortunately I was a victim of the downsizing that followed. It had nothing to do with my performance, my entire department was eliminated, or my branch was closed, etc.. \n\nI went through something very similar, years ago. My company had seven branches and they decided to close three of them in secondary markets, and just keep those in the big cities. I was in a secondary city, so everyone in my office was laid off. I just told interviewers the truth: the company decided to downsize the company from 7 branches to 4, and my branch was one of those that closed. Simple.", "That's a great reason to be terminated from an interviewers perspective, completely beyond your control, just tell the truth.\n\n", "Some people said it more eloquently than I will. I basically say that I was \"laid off\" and not \"fired\". One part I usually add when I'm talking about it (because it was true), was thar the CTO who told me, \"My services are no longer required.\" Was let go only a couple months later. Something obviously wasn't going well at the company.", "Shit, but Shopify kept a lot of people. Better don't mention it. Say you were in Jail or on an Europe trip.", "Saying the company got in trouble with Wall Street and started firing a bunch of people would be an accurate statement that should suffice.", "Say that.\nThe company began to have some financial difficulties and there was a subsequent resizing and reorganizing, which is when I left the company.", "Say how much you liked working at the company, but unfortunately, due to a change in company strategy/direction, your role had been impacted. \n\nThis shows that you understand how corporate works and, while you’re bummed that this had happened to you, you don’t harbor negativity towards your previous employer. Keep it professional. Nothing else.", "RIF. Reduction in Force. \nIt happens to almost everyone, once in their life. Or if you have a job right after and no gap, just say you left for the next job.", "Question. Is there any reason to be honest? For example, say I get fired because I was smoking weed. It seems like it would not be wise to reveal this in an interview. My company can't legally reveal this to third party people right?\n\nBtw, no I didn't get fired but I'm playing a dangerous game lol.", "One thing that helped me feel more confident during interviews after a layoff was a letter from the previous company saying i was still in good standing with them and it was strictly a financial decision. That being said, after explaining the situation no interviewer has actually asked to see the letter.", "Often when it’s a downturn a company lays off departments. It’s better to say you were a part of that department or lacked seniority then to say you were part of the “10%”.", "No… you say you’re seeking a company that will be a good fit for your amazing qualities and skills. Make it positive\n\nNo matter how legitimately terrible your former employer is, never make it negative", "Never say you were fired, even if you were fired for cause. Always say you were let go and if they push, say something generic that doesn’t point to you being fired for cause.", "My response would be honest, coated with some humour.... Something like \"Well, turns out that despite good performance, life dealt me a bad hand. The company was facing losses. With the share prices plummeting, the senior management decided on some layoffs. I was one of the who were asked to leave. In hindsight, it was good to have jumped ship before it sank completely. And the severance package was good. So I've got that going for me which is nice.", "My position was made redundant because of companies economic realities\n\nDisassociates you from being fired or that you were not a good employee", "My position was eliminated due to company reorganization. \n\nDon't feel guilty about this, we have all been there and it's not your fault. \n\nNothing you have to hide from, you shouldn't be afraid of this question. \n\nGood luck!", "Learn the difference between “fired” and “laid off”.\n\nBeing fired is when you’re asked to leave because of your behavior/work(your fault), being laid off is being asked to leave because the company can’t afford to keep you and others on ( not your fault)", "Laid off (include that this happened company wide) and don't want to sit at home collecting employment insurance. This makes it sound like you want to work.", "Kind of surprised no one suggested it yet, but you can tell them the company wasn’t doing well so you decided to look for one that has a brighter future. Makes it more of your decision and doesn’t weaken your negotiating position by saying you were laid off.", "Just use the term “mass layoff”, they will immediately associate that with your situation, and if not it will provoke a question which you can answer more completely. Cheers", "Just simply I was laid off or my company had to downsize or we went through a restructuring due to financial reasons.", "Just say the company began a phase of corporate downsizing and your former position no longer exists.", "Just say that for financial reasons, the company had to lay off a percentage of their workforce & you were unfortunately part of said percentage. That’s literally what happened. You weren’t fired for performance or whatever, you were laid off for reasons that were not your fault.", "Just say I was laid off do the company downsizing & I'm looking forward to my next opportunity. Layoffs happen all the time. \nIf you did get fired for cause, say you left and it wasn't working out. Keep it brief and say you left. It's none of anyone's business.", "Just had this happen early this year, joined a startup that the wheels fell off. Anyway when I was doing interviews for a new job I tried to frame myself as being laid off as major downsizing and getting rid of senior people. So I was a little too expensive to keep give the financial situation. Seemed to work but may have made me come off as a bit arrogant.", "It’s nice to try and not “talk shit” about your former employers- you don’t want the people interviewing you to think you’re going to do the same about them. But you also have to be honest.\n\nI left a company because they were struggling to pay their bills because of how badly ownership was managing things. Employees were constantly calling on Fridays because their paychecks weren’t going through, we had no cr", "It's extremely important to distinguish between a **firing** and a **layoff**.\n\nBe accurate with your language, because employers pay attention to the distinction, and that's the exact distinction you want to express.\n\nYou were not fired. You were laid off.\n\nHow many other people were laid off at the same time? Did they lay off 20% of the workforce at the same time? It's crucial.", "It's called \"**RIF** or Reduction in Force. Also **downsizing**.\n\nThis is so common. News reports constantly \"X laid off 10% of workforce blah blah.\"", "It depends a lot on the industry. In tech and many other industries it's really really common for companies to have layoffs as the business environment changes. \n\nThere is also a big difference between being let go on a day when the company fires half the employees and being let go on a day when the company fires ten percent. The latter is often a way to let go of underperforming or overpaid staff. \n\nThe best solution is to be as honest as you can without making yourself look bad. \"Business plans changed and my entire department was let go\" and \"there was a massive layoff and I was let go\" are perfectly understandable and don't reflect poorly on you. \"There was a merger and duplicate staff were let go\" is also impersonal. \n\nAnyone who works in hiring knows that mass layoffs are often an opportunity to hire good staff. \n\nPhrases I've used; \n\n\"I'm looking to join a company with better long term growth potential.\" \n\n\"I'm looking for a more stable company\"\n\n'I am doing better due diligence on corporate finances before accepting my next position.\" \n\nMake it sound like you have picked this company to apply to because you think they have a solid financial future. That's true, right?", "Instead of saying stock value decreased, call it a financial restructuring. That way you don't sound like you are critical of a former employer.", "In the US “laying off” isn’t the same as “getting fired.” While it nets the same result (you unemployed) it merits a different response.", "If you’re not let go yet, but you see storm clouds, I have shared my cause for concern and then finished it with, “I’d rather be proactive than reactive,” and have found that to work well.", "If that's the case, you weren't fired, you go laid-off. Which happens all the time, and any interviewer would know the difference.", "I've been there, a company i worked for went bankrupt and i usually go like this:\n\"I used to work for XYZ, but due to unforeseen cirkumstances, mainly taxes and bills, I don't any more\"", "I've been in this situation a few times, and I tell the truth: I was laid off (not fired, there's a huge difference), due to the company's financial situation/ shortage of work / covid/ whatever the case may be. \nNo future employer has ever held the fact that I was laid off against me.", "I'd more people than just you were laid off at the same time, then that is what you answer.\n\nA large scale layoff is a reflection on management performance rather than individual employee performance, and everybody knows this.\n\nIf the layoff was specifically targeting certain divisions rather than just a percentage decrease to all divisions, then that is even less of a reflection on you.", "I wouldn’t say “fired”. Laid off sounds better. Fired intel’s you did something to be terminated. Laid off takes away any doubt that it was at any fault of your own. Or “the stock dropped so they have to make some difficult financial decisions which led to us parting ways.”", "I would say I was laid off. I don't think a company is going to hold that against you. It's common enough in this industry.", "I worked for a company which went out of business and was in one of the last rounds of layoffs. They provided us letters which said it was for \"purely economic reasons\" and it didn't have anything to do with our performance, which we could show to prospective future employers. So I said it was for economic reasons and not performance and offered to give them a copy of the letter when I interviewed. No one took me up on the copy of the letter, but I think have a letter to offer helped. If you don't have one, see if you can negotiate it. \n\n\nSadly, not all companies are that decent. Many are afraid of clients, shareholders and customers finding out they're in trouble and try to hide it and hide behind \"performance\" as a reason for letting people go. Even though I got laid off, I had the good fortune to work for a decent company which made it easier to find another job. \n\n\nIf you don't have such a letter, get the data on the company. If there are any news articles on the company's financial issues, get those as well and be prepared with copies. \n\n\nThen you can use language like, \"As you know, Acme is experiencing financial difficulties.\" If they outright stated that's the reason, you can say that. If they didn't, you can provide the data/articles and say it may be tied to the financial performance of the company. \n\n\nSome LPTs on handling a lay off/interviews: \n\n\nBe as positive as you can in interviews. In my case, that meant saying I didn't take my lay off personally because it was an economic decision and I would have made the same decision in their shoes. I mentioned that I was still friendly and socialized with my former boss and my former co-workers (my other co-worker in our department/office got laid off in the same round I did). Eventually, I organized some social events for my former co-workers after the company went down the drain. A lot of interviewers seemed to be impressed by this for some reason. I guess it shows I don't hold a grudge and play well with others! :) \n\n\nTalk about the people you like and learned from and what you learned. Skills you learned and projects you worked on and what you learned from them. \n\nIf you can take a day or few for yourself. I had never been let go before and it was pretty devastating emotionally. It was also the best workplace I've ever been as far as my boss and co-workers go, so it was a loss socially not to see them everyday. Though we've kept in touch over the years and still hang out sometimes. Give yourself a chance to cry, watch movies and have a few Bloody Marys, which was my response. Or whatever you need to do to handle the emotional response. \n\n\nIf you're older, show you can adapt to new technology. I was pushing 50 when I got laid off. I made a business card with my name, contact information and LinkedIn URL. For some reason, this impressed people as well. And if you're not good at that, don't have a printer, you can order them too. I'd give them my card when I went to interviews. And if I ran into anyone who might be able to give me a job lead, it was easier than carrying copies of my resume. \n\n\nTreat looking for a job, the paperwork from severance and filing for unemployment as a job. Devote a set time each day to taking care of those things. \n\n\nKeep in mind that you may come to a point where you've done all you can do for the day. Initially, I worked full days job hunting, handling severance paperwork and unemployment paperwork. And in my state, if you get paid on a salary schedule, vs. lump sum, you can't even claim unemployment until the severance runs out. I spent hours doing the paperwork only not to see a single cent from unemployment. \n\n\nBut after I did the initial groundwork, job hunting was pretty much a matter of applying to whatever newly listed jobs there were in my field, following up on any networking contacts/opportunities I had and following up on job applications. Sometimes that only took a couple of hours. I'd give myself the rest of the day off. Alas, I got laid off during the winter and the weather wasn't that great. I binge watched several seasons of Game of Thrones. \n\n\nMake a list of expenses you can cut. I was lucky enough to get a few months of severance. And I got a job before it ran out. But I had a list of expenses I could cut to get by if I didn't line up a job before severance ran out. \n\n\nI worked as a temp years ago, so I was planning on updating my Office skills so I could do temp work to help bring money in if I had to. I was looking into where I could take free classes. But I didn't get a chance to do so as I found a job fairly quickly. \n\n\nI was also looking into organizations I could volunteer for. But I found a job fairly quickly.", "I worked at a company that merged with another. The controlling company fired all middle management because theirs made significantly less than ours and then filled all positions with theirs with twice the work. I just tell this story and generally i get a positive, sympathetic response. I think it would be pretty rare to get a negative response in an interview from just telling the truth because interviewers can sympathize with how shitty it is to get downsized. Just make sure you don't say something dumb like \"they kept the good workers\" or something (I've literally heard this when interviewing someone as they were nervous and thought they were being funny). \n\nAlso don't shit talk your old job or bosses. Ever.", "I was laid off from a company. My boss, the VP of sales left in Oct. The VC's laid off the VP of Finance and Marketing. In Jan they laid me and 7 other Directors off in restructuring. the CEO was replaced 2 months after I left.", "I was laid off due to a financial downturn. I appreciate the opportunity they provided, but I am glad to be moving on to a new challenge.", "I was laid off because oil prices crashed and everyone had to downsize because my city was heavily dependent on exploration for natural gas rigs, and without oil money, oil companies weren't expanding and looking for more natural gas.", "I was in this situation and each time it was brought up in an interview I simply explained that due to financial issues, the company had to resort to letting several of the older staff members go, myself included, as we were on a higher wage bracket.", "I was in that situation more than once, and my answer was that I was part of a group of employees part of a layoff. I am Canadian, if it matters.", "I never put that I was fired and they can't tell them you were. I left for better pay, Education, contract ended with them. Never volunteer information they can only get if you tell them.", "I mean - are you the Chief Financial Officer?\n\nIf yes - then 90% of these replies won't cover you, I'm afraid to say.\n\nIf not - you're safe. And these other replies have you covered.", "I just say the position was unfortunately eliminated due to down sizing. I hope they are doing better now.", "I had this happen when covid hit. I was the newest person to join the team, so I was first to go. And that's exactly what I tell prospective employers too. None have had a problem with it.", "I got let go from a company financially struggling, had issues structurally and was failing performance for years. with 24 hours notice 45 people got let go out of about 200 in our building so it was a huge deal. People crying. It was the worst. So when anyone asks I say “financially the business was failing and senior leadership wasn’t able to see results and they made cuts”. I know it wasn’t performance related. They told me this verbally and via paperwork. My job just happened to be a role that was expendable and not a necessary function.", "I got laid off in January of 2018 from \\[insert BIG ASSHOLE INSURANCE COMPANY name here\\] because we lost 30,000 clients (State workers - teachers, police, public works, DOT...etc). So they laid a bunch of us off and sold our department over seas which is what it is. \n\nCase in point - when I was interviewed in March for a new company I just advised them that due to losing a major client they lost a lot of money and there were a lot of lay-offs. A lot of us had worked their for 8+ years and it was a shock to be sure. Done.", "I don't see any reason why \"I was laid off due to budget cuts\" isn't a perfectly good and comprehensive explanation.", "Hiring manager here.\n\nI wouldn’t hold that against someone, things happen and companies grow and expand. If possible try to highlight that your position was eliminated, that makes it about the company’s financial decisions and not about you. \n\nChances are pretty good that the hiring manager has been forced to let good people go in the past as well due to financial decisions above them. They will understand.", "During COVID I lost my job and relocated. When asked I simply say “I was unfortunately a COVID layoff. They kept me on payroll as long as possible, but with how everything was going, I was the newest hired.”\n\nI would word it for your situation, “Things at XX company were not going well financially and they had to let some people go. I was unfortunately one of those people that were laid off.”\n\nBecause you’re fired for performance; and laid off due to their financials.", "Do people actually go to exit interviews? I've skipped them. I figure it does nothing to benefit me and I'm literal last few minutes of employment so why bother.", "Corporate downsizing is the answer. I worked for a fortune 500 for a few years that went from 12000 employees in 2011 to, I think, under 1000 today. I made through the 1st round of layoffs (I think 900 people). 2 years later, I got cut. Pretty sure they took each position, sorted by compensation & cut whatever percentage of the highest compensation. I had went through performance reviews like 6 months before I got axed & got a 3 star review (top 10% of the co.) & Was given a cash bonus equal to 40% of my annual salary, plus a stock bonus equal to about 25% of my annual salary. They filled for bankruptcy 5 years later.", "Been there - I have gone with the truth in further interviews - they couldn't afford me as budgets were slashed.", "Assuming this is the truth, say: I was part of a RIF (reduction in force) due to my relatively low seniority.\n\nor... My department/team/project/title/etc was eliminated as part of a RIF.\n\nIt is often the case that layoffs are an \"opportunity\" to get rid of low-performers, I would be sure to emphasize that your release had nothing to do with your performance, but was rather an impartial decision by your former company.", "Are you trying to avoid speaking badly about your former employer, and that's why you're questioning how to phrase it? If so, your heart is in the right place but unless you had an NDA or something it's totally fine to say that the company wasn't performing as well as they budgeted for and yours was one of the positions they cut. \n\nIt's generally a good idea to avoid listing all the terrible things about a prior employer in an interview, but stock going down is already public information. You're not giving away inside information, and a company downsizing like that isn't an uncommon response to a bad couple of quarters. \n\nTL;DR: \"income didn't meet budget, and mine was one of the positions that were cut to try and improve next quarters earnings report. \"", ">The stocks of the company I just got fired went down, so they started to fire some people. I am preparing for an interview now and I don't know how I could answer the answer above except for saying the stock went down. \n\nTiming is important. If you are still under consultation from your previous company about who might be made redundant/laid off or working your notice period, then you can make it seem like you are choosing to leave because you don't believe your current company offers good progression/experience even if you chose to stay. \n\nIf you're already out the door, then this is less relevant...", "'You were layed off due to financial circumstances at the prior workplace that lead to a shift in corporate structure.'\n\n\nBeing layed off due to work place financials, work flow, and anything releated to how much revenue a company is generating or if said company has over hired for the work available is an entirely normal circumstance. Reasons that YOU were chosen to be let go could range from senoirity (new hires go before old hires) to department work flow (your department/position was no longer needed) to a whole slew of other reasons that arent a reflection of your work capabilities. \n\n\nThe real question that the interviewer is asking is why YOU were layed off rather than someone else and if you have a reasonable explanation that goes beyond your capabilities or if you honestly recognize your own lack of undersranding/capabilities/w.e and show growth then those are both very good answers to the question.\n\n(This is coming from someone that has asked those interview questions before)", "'My old company ran into some financial difficulties and were forced to perform reductions in workforce. Unfortunately, I was part of the reductions. I enjoyed my time there and was sorry it came to an end.'", "\"they were downsizing and my position got eliminated\"\n\nAssuming thats actually the case, its not clear from your post", "\"Why did you stop working at X?\"\n\n\"Mass layoffs. They were giving out termination letters like christmas gifts. I was one of the winners\"", "\"Well, that's a funny and sad story. On a Friday afternoon, i logged into zoom for the company town hall and was told, along w/ several hundred others, that my position was being eliminated due to financial constraints\"\n\n^ Change details to fit your situation.", "\"Those rotten fucks canned me and a bunch of others because their shitty business wasn't making enough to keep us on the payroll!\"\n\nNote: Do NOT actually say this to a potential future employer.", "\"They cannot afford to pay a highly skilled work like myself, so they decided to let me go\" /s\n\nBut seriously, you were let go, not fired. I think someone has already explained the difference in the thread.", "\"The company reorganized and let staff go\" is really all you need to say. Also, if you didn't do anything, you were laid off, not fired, so go get some unemployment, that's what it's for.", "\"My position was eliminated.\"\n\nOr during an interview I had when getting my current gig:\n\n\"Why are you looking for employment?\"\n\n\"My position is scheduled to be eliminated next Friday.\"\n\n\"Good reason!\"", "\"I Was Down-Sized.\"\n\nThat's the whole story. \n\nIf they ask for more info be ready to say whether falling stock prices or other financial motives were explicitly given. If yes, say what you were told. If not then say \"it wasn't explicitly stated but as the stock prices were falling there was a 'coincidental' termination of X out of Y people let go.\" (Like \"five out of nineteen people at my site were dismissed in a month and a half\")\n\nShow zero acrimony. The \"It's just one of those things that happen\" attitude is the key. You are both adults and you both know that these things happen.\n\nI've literally said \"eh, What are you going to do?\" While shrugging my shoulders.\n\nDon't make it \"a whole thing\" out of it, it's just a thing that happened.", "\"A number of us were laid off due to financial issues or worries at the company.\"\n\nThis accomplishes a few things... one, it indicates you were not the only person fired; therefore, it likely wasn't performance related. Secondly, it shows the reason was outside your control. I include the \"issues or worries\" part in case the financial issue was merely a perception issue on the part of the management.", "‘The company I worked for lost money, so I was fired…’ \n\n/s \n\n‘The company I worked for was doing poorly financially so they cut down on staff, which I just so happened to be part of’", "I was a volunteer and counseled inmates about to be released on finding work. The most common question was how do I explain about were I've been for 3 years,? I would say lie. Tell'em you took care of you mom, dad, child. Then if you got the job, they got to experience you as a person 1st. Now you can't hide shit about you past, everything comes up on the computer. I now volunteer as a child advocate in the courts for children that have been abused. Abandoned, and neglected. The day before my training was to begin they did a level 2 security check and asked me about me being arrested 50 fucking years ago. I explained why I was arrested; but the record was supposedly expunged. The answer was for drug offenses my finger prints ended up in a federal database. So the lesson is. It's almost impossible to hide from your past. So do your best and be aware that no matter what stupid shit you do as a kid there could be a record of it in federal records, and dont do stupid tic tok innocent videos. Images on the internet live forever." ]

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[ "Good starter but terrible finisher Hey folks,\n\nThought I'd see if anyone could help me with this situation. I am an excellent idea generator and starter. However, when it comes to finishing tasks to completion I'm terrible at it. Likely it stems from my childhood where I had multiple things on the go all of the time like reading several books at once. Was told it was just because my brain was busy. \n\nAny tips on how to finish what you start? Or if you have combated this yourself, how did you deal with it? ", "Good starter but terrible finisher Hey folks,\n\nThought I'd see if anyone could help me with this situation. I am an excellent idea generator and starter. However, when it comes to finishing tasks to completion I'm terrible at it. Likely it stems from my childhood where I had multiple things on the go all of the time like reading several books at once. Was told it was just because my brain was busy. \n\nAny tips on how to finish what you start? Or if you have combated this yourself, how did you deal with it? " ]

[ "I don't allow myself to start a new project (which I am usually very enthused about) until I finish the old. \nAnd that means 100% completion, clean up, and tools put away. \nYou've just got to suck it up and finish- it's largely a habit, so change it.", "Choose a max of three projects being worked on at one time. Have an idea notebook so while you are working on a project and have the urge to start something new you can write the idea down and start it when you have finished one of the other projects. Also make it a habit to make progress, even a tiny amount of progress, on at least one project every day." ]

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[ "extending the range of our baby monitor I'm wanting to pump the range of our baby monitor. We have great next door neighbors and we tend to hang out with them on their porch most summer nights. Any idea how we can stay within range being an extra 30 yards or so?", "extending the range of our baby monitor I'm wanting to pump the range of our baby monitor. We have great next door neighbors and we tend to hang out with them on their porch most summer nights. Any idea how we can stay within range being an extra 30 yards or so?" ]

[ "Use your Facebook app and leave one phone in the room watching them with a live stream. Then watch it with your other phone.", "Replace it with an IP camera that has an App compatible with your smartphone... If you can reach your WiFi, you can see the baby. Proof: I do this and can see baby from neighbour's house." ]

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[ "How do I remove built-up deodorant from T-Shirts? Simply washing is not enough. I use anti-perspiration and switching away isn't an option.\n\n[Here's a great example of the issue.](http://i.imgur.com/XCeJwmB.jpg) This is a shirt directly out of the washing machine + drier. It has not been worn. The white spots kind of dissipate after being worn for an hour and warming up.\n\nThese aren't stains as much as they are built up material trapped in the cloth.", "How do I remove built-up deodorant from T-Shirts? Simply washing is not enough. I use anti-perspiration and switching away isn't an option.\n\n[Here's a great example of the issue.](http://i.imgur.com/XCeJwmB.jpg) This is a shirt directly out of the washing machine + drier. It has not been worn. The white spots kind of dissipate after being worn for an hour and warming up.\n\nThese aren't stains as much as they are built up material trapped in the cloth.", "How do I remove built-up deodorant from T-Shirts? Simply washing is not enough. I use anti-perspiration and switching away isn't an option.\n\n[Here's a great example of the issue.](http://i.imgur.com/XCeJwmB.jpg) This is a shirt directly out of the washing machine + drier. It has not been worn. The white spots kind of dissipate after being worn for an hour and warming up.\n\nThese aren't stains as much as they are built up material trapped in the cloth.", "How do I remove built-up deodorant from T-Shirts? Simply washing is not enough. I use anti-perspiration and switching away isn't an option.\n\n[Here's a great example of the issue.](http://i.imgur.com/XCeJwmB.jpg) This is a shirt directly out of the washing machine + drier. It has not been worn. The white spots kind of dissipate after being worn for an hour and warming up.\n\nThese aren't stains as much as they are built up material trapped in the cloth.", "How do I remove built-up deodorant from T-Shirts? Simply washing is not enough. I use anti-perspiration and switching away isn't an option.\n\n[Here's a great example of the issue.](http://i.imgur.com/XCeJwmB.jpg) This is a shirt directly out of the washing machine + drier. It has not been worn. The white spots kind of dissipate after being worn for an hour and warming up.\n\nThese aren't stains as much as they are built up material trapped in the cloth.", "How do I remove built-up deodorant from T-Shirts? Simply washing is not enough. I use anti-perspiration and switching away isn't an option.\n\n[Here's a great example of the issue.](http://i.imgur.com/XCeJwmB.jpg) This is a shirt directly out of the washing machine + drier. It has not been worn. The white spots kind of dissipate after being worn for an hour and warming up.\n\nThese aren't stains as much as they are built up material trapped in the cloth.", "How do I remove built-up deodorant from T-Shirts? Simply washing is not enough. I use anti-perspiration and switching away isn't an option.\n\n[Here's a great example of the issue.](http://i.imgur.com/XCeJwmB.jpg) This is a shirt directly out of the washing machine + drier. It has not been worn. The white spots kind of dissipate after being worn for an hour and warming up.\n\nThese aren't stains as much as they are built up material trapped in the cloth.", "How do I remove built-up deodorant from T-Shirts? Simply washing is not enough. I use anti-perspiration and switching away isn't an option.\n\n[Here's a great example of the issue.](http://i.imgur.com/XCeJwmB.jpg) This is a shirt directly out of the washing machine + drier. It has not been worn. The white spots kind of dissipate after being worn for an hour and warming up.\n\nThese aren't stains as much as they are built up material trapped in the cloth.", "How do I remove built-up deodorant from T-Shirts? Simply washing is not enough. I use anti-perspiration and switching away isn't an option.\n\n[Here's a great example of the issue.](http://i.imgur.com/XCeJwmB.jpg) This is a shirt directly out of the washing machine + drier. It has not been worn. The white spots kind of dissipate after being worn for an hour and warming up.\n\nThese aren't stains as much as they are built up material trapped in the cloth.", "How do I remove built-up deodorant from T-Shirts? Simply washing is not enough. I use anti-perspiration and switching away isn't an option.\n\n[Here's a great example of the issue.](http://i.imgur.com/XCeJwmB.jpg) This is a shirt directly out of the washing machine + drier. It has not been worn. The white spots kind of dissipate after being worn for an hour and warming up.\n\nThese aren't stains as much as they are built up material trapped in the cloth.", "How do I remove built-up deodorant from T-Shirts? Simply washing is not enough. I use anti-perspiration and switching away isn't an option.\n\n[Here's a great example of the issue.](http://i.imgur.com/XCeJwmB.jpg) This is a shirt directly out of the washing machine + drier. It has not been worn. The white spots kind of dissipate after being worn for an hour and warming up.\n\nThese aren't stains as much as they are built up material trapped in the cloth." ]

[ "It's the aluminum, isn't it? Baking soda and a scrub brush I believe. Might want to switch out your antiperspirant for a different brand (as you said, not switching it out altogether).\n", "I've never had this problem and I'm a sweaty Italian guy living in Florida...maybe you should start by switching deodorants. ", "try soaking the shirt in a water and vinegar mix, leave it for a 10-20 minutes, after that just put a bit of laundry powder on the area and scrub it.", "My dentist, who is also a chemist, taught me about food grade hydrogen peroxide. It has so many uses it is unbelievable. I use it in place of bleach. \n\nI am also a sweaty Italian in Florida... Lol", "Haven't tried it, but saw [this](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TxW5gcIygpk/TxbqqvEDp2I/AAAAAAAAJS0/1Tl2ZaYdIhU/s1600/laundry.jpg) a while back.", "Fill a bucket with hot water and then mix in Oxi-clean. Turn the shirt(s) inside out and then soak them in the Oxi-clean for about a day. It's never failed me.", "Soak it in **warm or hot** water and dawn dish soap then ring it out. Might take a couple of tries, but it should work.", "Oxi-clean and warm water, mix to a runny paste and apply to wet fabric. Sit for a few minutes, then scrub fabric together. Let sit for a few more minutes, then toss in wash. \n\nCheck BEFORE you dry. Heat will seal the stain and make it harder to get out. You may want to rinse out before putting in washing machine and do a smell test. Does it still smell like armpit and deodorant? Try again. \n\nAlso, you should really consider finding a brand that doesn't have aluminum. There are more and more options for anti-perspiring and deodorizing your pits that won't stain and aren't \"dirty hippie\" alternatives that tend to scare people off.\n\nI use Tom's of Maine, and my husband recently switched to Old Spice. No more stains! Also, we get 110degree summers and he's always sweating, so trust me, I've tried many things.", "Ok, I do not know if it is available in your area but Soil-Love works. You can get it at any 99-cent store. It's monstrous stuff (one has to wash their hands after handling this stuff) that turns the whites white and gets stains out of just about anything other type fabric. Notice, however, that it will wear fabric down if you use it too much; but it should work on those stains.", "I use a pre-treat/stain lifter, then let the whole load soak in the wash for about five minutes. Also helps with salty socks. Although I've heard rubbing bar soap on it or pouring vinegar on it work, too.", "I have had the same problem! Just put the liquid detergent straight onto the area and scrubbed it a little before putting into the wash. Hand scrubbing I think loosens it up s bit. Worked out well for me!" ]

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[ "Is there a low-effort way to keep my eyeglasses clean? I recently started wearing glasses and can’t believe how quickly they get dirty. Mine have frames only at the top so I think the glass-only section at bottom gets dirty quicker. Anyway, I have tried cleaning cloths and my shirt tails, with and without lens cleaner. After significant effort they still seem somewhat dirty. I also got one of those carbon sponge things (CarbonKlean Peeps) and have same issue. I even bought an electronic unit that was supposed to use water and air bubbles but still dirty - returned that! Yet anytime I go to an optometrist office they can take them to the back quickly and bring back perfectly clean. Have they got a special machine or are they just good at doing this?", "Is there a low-effort way to keep my eyeglasses clean? I recently started wearing glasses and can’t believe how quickly they get dirty. Mine have frames only at the top so I think the glass-only section at bottom gets dirty quicker. Anyway, I have tried cleaning cloths and my shirt tails, with and without lens cleaner. After significant effort they still seem somewhat dirty. I also got one of those carbon sponge things (CarbonKlean Peeps) and have same issue. I even bought an electronic unit that was supposed to use water and air bubbles but still dirty - returned that! Yet anytime I go to an optometrist office they can take them to the back quickly and bring back perfectly clean. Have they got a special machine or are they just good at doing this?", "Is there a low-effort way to keep my eyeglasses clean? I recently started wearing glasses and can’t believe how quickly they get dirty. Mine have frames only at the top so I think the glass-only section at bottom gets dirty quicker. Anyway, I have tried cleaning cloths and my shirt tails, with and without lens cleaner. After significant effort they still seem somewhat dirty. I also got one of those carbon sponge things (CarbonKlean Peeps) and have same issue. I even bought an electronic unit that was supposed to use water and air bubbles but still dirty - returned that! Yet anytime I go to an optometrist office they can take them to the back quickly and bring back perfectly clean. Have they got a special machine or are they just good at doing this?", "Is there a low-effort way to keep my eyeglasses clean? I recently started wearing glasses and can’t believe how quickly they get dirty. Mine have frames only at the top so I think the glass-only section at bottom gets dirty quicker. Anyway, I have tried cleaning cloths and my shirt tails, with and without lens cleaner. After significant effort they still seem somewhat dirty. I also got one of those carbon sponge things (CarbonKlean Peeps) and have same issue. I even bought an electronic unit that was supposed to use water and air bubbles but still dirty - returned that! Yet anytime I go to an optometrist office they can take them to the back quickly and bring back perfectly clean. Have they got a special machine or are they just good at doing this?", "Is there a low-effort way to keep my eyeglasses clean? I recently started wearing glasses and can’t believe how quickly they get dirty. Mine have frames only at the top so I think the glass-only section at bottom gets dirty quicker. Anyway, I have tried cleaning cloths and my shirt tails, with and without lens cleaner. After significant effort they still seem somewhat dirty. I also got one of those carbon sponge things (CarbonKlean Peeps) and have same issue. I even bought an electronic unit that was supposed to use water and air bubbles but still dirty - returned that! Yet anytime I go to an optometrist office they can take them to the back quickly and bring back perfectly clean. Have they got a special machine or are they just good at doing this?", "Is there a low-effort way to keep my eyeglasses clean? I recently started wearing glasses and can’t believe how quickly they get dirty. Mine have frames only at the top so I think the glass-only section at bottom gets dirty quicker. Anyway, I have tried cleaning cloths and my shirt tails, with and without lens cleaner. After significant effort they still seem somewhat dirty. I also got one of those carbon sponge things (CarbonKlean Peeps) and have same issue. I even bought an electronic unit that was supposed to use water and air bubbles but still dirty - returned that! Yet anytime I go to an optometrist office they can take them to the back quickly and bring back perfectly clean. Have they got a special machine or are they just good at doing this?", "Is there a low-effort way to keep my eyeglasses clean? I recently started wearing glasses and can’t believe how quickly they get dirty. Mine have frames only at the top so I think the glass-only section at bottom gets dirty quicker. Anyway, I have tried cleaning cloths and my shirt tails, with and without lens cleaner. After significant effort they still seem somewhat dirty. I also got one of those carbon sponge things (CarbonKlean Peeps) and have same issue. I even bought an electronic unit that was supposed to use water and air bubbles but still dirty - returned that! Yet anytime I go to an optometrist office they can take them to the back quickly and bring back perfectly clean. Have they got a special machine or are they just good at doing this?", "Is there a low-effort way to keep my eyeglasses clean? I recently started wearing glasses and can’t believe how quickly they get dirty. Mine have frames only at the top so I think the glass-only section at bottom gets dirty quicker. Anyway, I have tried cleaning cloths and my shirt tails, with and without lens cleaner. After significant effort they still seem somewhat dirty. I also got one of those carbon sponge things (CarbonKlean Peeps) and have same issue. I even bought an electronic unit that was supposed to use water and air bubbles but still dirty - returned that! Yet anytime I go to an optometrist office they can take them to the back quickly and bring back perfectly clean. Have they got a special machine or are they just good at doing this?", "Is there a low-effort way to keep my eyeglasses clean? I recently started wearing glasses and can’t believe how quickly they get dirty. Mine have frames only at the top so I think the glass-only section at bottom gets dirty quicker. Anyway, I have tried cleaning cloths and my shirt tails, with and without lens cleaner. After significant effort they still seem somewhat dirty. I also got one of those carbon sponge things (CarbonKlean Peeps) and have same issue. I even bought an electronic unit that was supposed to use water and air bubbles but still dirty - returned that! Yet anytime I go to an optometrist office they can take them to the back quickly and bring back perfectly clean. Have they got a special machine or are they just good at doing this?", "Is there a low-effort way to keep my eyeglasses clean? I recently started wearing glasses and can’t believe how quickly they get dirty. Mine have frames only at the top so I think the glass-only section at bottom gets dirty quicker. Anyway, I have tried cleaning cloths and my shirt tails, with and without lens cleaner. After significant effort they still seem somewhat dirty. I also got one of those carbon sponge things (CarbonKlean Peeps) and have same issue. I even bought an electronic unit that was supposed to use water and air bubbles but still dirty - returned that! Yet anytime I go to an optometrist office they can take them to the back quickly and bring back perfectly clean. Have they got a special machine or are they just good at doing this?", "Is there a low-effort way to keep my eyeglasses clean? I recently started wearing glasses and can’t believe how quickly they get dirty. Mine have frames only at the top so I think the glass-only section at bottom gets dirty quicker. Anyway, I have tried cleaning cloths and my shirt tails, with and without lens cleaner. After significant effort they still seem somewhat dirty. I also got one of those carbon sponge things (CarbonKlean Peeps) and have same issue. I even bought an electronic unit that was supposed to use water and air bubbles but still dirty - returned that! Yet anytime I go to an optometrist office they can take them to the back quickly and bring back perfectly clean. Have they got a special machine or are they just good at doing this?", "Is there a low-effort way to keep my eyeglasses clean? I recently started wearing glasses and can’t believe how quickly they get dirty. Mine have frames only at the top so I think the glass-only section at bottom gets dirty quicker. Anyway, I have tried cleaning cloths and my shirt tails, with and without lens cleaner. After significant effort they still seem somewhat dirty. I also got one of those carbon sponge things (CarbonKlean Peeps) and have same issue. I even bought an electronic unit that was supposed to use water and air bubbles but still dirty - returned that! Yet anytime I go to an optometrist office they can take them to the back quickly and bring back perfectly clean. Have they got a special machine or are they just good at doing this?", "Is there a low-effort way to keep my eyeglasses clean? I recently started wearing glasses and can’t believe how quickly they get dirty. Mine have frames only at the top so I think the glass-only section at bottom gets dirty quicker. Anyway, I have tried cleaning cloths and my shirt tails, with and without lens cleaner. After significant effort they still seem somewhat dirty. I also got one of those carbon sponge things (CarbonKlean Peeps) and have same issue. I even bought an electronic unit that was supposed to use water and air bubbles but still dirty - returned that! Yet anytime I go to an optometrist office they can take them to the back quickly and bring back perfectly clean. Have they got a special machine or are they just good at doing this?", "Is there a low-effort way to keep my eyeglasses clean? I recently started wearing glasses and can’t believe how quickly they get dirty. Mine have frames only at the top so I think the glass-only section at bottom gets dirty quicker. Anyway, I have tried cleaning cloths and my shirt tails, with and without lens cleaner. After significant effort they still seem somewhat dirty. I also got one of those carbon sponge things (CarbonKlean Peeps) and have same issue. I even bought an electronic unit that was supposed to use water and air bubbles but still dirty - returned that! Yet anytime I go to an optometrist office they can take them to the back quickly and bring back perfectly clean. Have they got a special machine or are they just good at doing this?", "Is there a low-effort way to keep my eyeglasses clean? I recently started wearing glasses and can’t believe how quickly they get dirty. Mine have frames only at the top so I think the glass-only section at bottom gets dirty quicker. Anyway, I have tried cleaning cloths and my shirt tails, with and without lens cleaner. After significant effort they still seem somewhat dirty. I also got one of those carbon sponge things (CarbonKlean Peeps) and have same issue. I even bought an electronic unit that was supposed to use water and air bubbles but still dirty - returned that! Yet anytime I go to an optometrist office they can take them to the back quickly and bring back perfectly clean. Have they got a special machine or are they just good at doing this?", "Is there a low-effort way to keep my eyeglasses clean? I recently started wearing glasses and can’t believe how quickly they get dirty. Mine have frames only at the top so I think the glass-only section at bottom gets dirty quicker. Anyway, I have tried cleaning cloths and my shirt tails, with and without lens cleaner. After significant effort they still seem somewhat dirty. I also got one of those carbon sponge things (CarbonKlean Peeps) and have same issue. I even bought an electronic unit that was supposed to use water and air bubbles but still dirty - returned that! Yet anytime I go to an optometrist office they can take them to the back quickly and bring back perfectly clean. Have they got a special machine or are they just good at doing this?", "Is there a low-effort way to keep my eyeglasses clean? I recently started wearing glasses and can’t believe how quickly they get dirty. Mine have frames only at the top so I think the glass-only section at bottom gets dirty quicker. Anyway, I have tried cleaning cloths and my shirt tails, with and without lens cleaner. After significant effort they still seem somewhat dirty. I also got one of those carbon sponge things (CarbonKlean Peeps) and have same issue. I even bought an electronic unit that was supposed to use water and air bubbles but still dirty - returned that! Yet anytime I go to an optometrist office they can take them to the back quickly and bring back perfectly clean. Have they got a special machine or are they just good at doing this?", "Is there a low-effort way to keep my eyeglasses clean? I recently started wearing glasses and can’t believe how quickly they get dirty. Mine have frames only at the top so I think the glass-only section at bottom gets dirty quicker. Anyway, I have tried cleaning cloths and my shirt tails, with and without lens cleaner. After significant effort they still seem somewhat dirty. I also got one of those carbon sponge things (CarbonKlean Peeps) and have same issue. I even bought an electronic unit that was supposed to use water and air bubbles but still dirty - returned that! Yet anytime I go to an optometrist office they can take them to the back quickly and bring back perfectly clean. Have they got a special machine or are they just good at doing this?", "Is there a low-effort way to keep my eyeglasses clean? I recently started wearing glasses and can’t believe how quickly they get dirty. Mine have frames only at the top so I think the glass-only section at bottom gets dirty quicker. Anyway, I have tried cleaning cloths and my shirt tails, with and without lens cleaner. After significant effort they still seem somewhat dirty. I also got one of those carbon sponge things (CarbonKlean Peeps) and have same issue. I even bought an electronic unit that was supposed to use water and air bubbles but still dirty - returned that! Yet anytime I go to an optometrist office they can take them to the back quickly and bring back perfectly clean. Have they got a special machine or are they just good at doing this?", "Is there a low-effort way to keep my eyeglasses clean? I recently started wearing glasses and can’t believe how quickly they get dirty. Mine have frames only at the top so I think the glass-only section at bottom gets dirty quicker. Anyway, I have tried cleaning cloths and my shirt tails, with and without lens cleaner. After significant effort they still seem somewhat dirty. I also got one of those carbon sponge things (CarbonKlean Peeps) and have same issue. I even bought an electronic unit that was supposed to use water and air bubbles but still dirty - returned that! Yet anytime I go to an optometrist office they can take them to the back quickly and bring back perfectly clean. Have they got a special machine or are they just good at doing this?", "Is there a low-effort way to keep my eyeglasses clean? I recently started wearing glasses and can’t believe how quickly they get dirty. Mine have frames only at the top so I think the glass-only section at bottom gets dirty quicker. Anyway, I have tried cleaning cloths and my shirt tails, with and without lens cleaner. After significant effort they still seem somewhat dirty. I also got one of those carbon sponge things (CarbonKlean Peeps) and have same issue. I even bought an electronic unit that was supposed to use water and air bubbles but still dirty - returned that! Yet anytime I go to an optometrist office they can take them to the back quickly and bring back perfectly clean. Have they got a special machine or are they just good at doing this?" ]

[ "My optometrists recommended the profoundly simple and effective use of dish soap and lukewarm - hot water to clean them. Shake and dry with soft glasses cloth. They recommend this as you need to remove the grease and oils transferred from your eyelids mainly and fingers, and a cloth alone cannot do so.\n\nThe architect I work with also swears by a little detergent and warm water.", "When I started wearing glasses every dirty spot bothers me. After month you get used to it. Maybe I am too lazy", "Kimwipes by Kimtech (I use these at work to clean microscope optics, they're an optics industry standard), plus Koala eyeglass cleaner spray.", "Dab some regular dish soap between your fingers and use your fingers to clean the glasses under warm water. Unlike a cloth your fingers will never scratch your glasses! Then dry them with a clean cloth or paper towel", "Make sure your hands are clean when you clean them or you will xfer oil and dirt to whatever you're cleaning with. Also, if your shirt, microfiber cloth or whatever is being laundered with fabric softener it's not going to work well.", "If you’re using hairspray and get the spots that don’t come off with soap and water - use rubbing alcohol. Literal game changer", "I hate dirty glasses (have been wearing glasses for 50+ years and never got used to dust and grease) and agree that dish soap works best. However, I have very sensitive skin and avoid getting any kind of detergent on my hands.\n\nI recently discovered eye shakers: plastic containers which resemble cocktail shakers. They work with special cleaning liquid and water. You put your glasses in, shake for 15 seconds, then rinse off the foam under running water and dry your glasses with a microfiber cloth.\n\nThere are different brand names: Mine is actually called Eyeshaker (made in Austria), Australia has a brand named Bamboo Eyes which looks similar. You might want to look for similar products in your country.", "Wash them with soap and water daily (morning for me), dry them with a lint-free lens cloth, and stop touching them :)", "Wash them everyday, shouldn't take more than maybe a minute and a half, maybe 2. Before you leave wash them using a soft soap, dish soap is good, and then dry them with a microfiber cloth (which should have come with your glasses); don't use regular towels as they're too rough and will scratch your glasses to hell within 6 months. Additionally, your microfiber cloth will eventually get dirty. To clean it just get it wet and use the soft soap/dish soap, rub it in and then rinse it out thoroughly, then hang it up to air dry. Also clean all of the glasses, not just the lenses. Cleaning off the oil will help prevent clogged pores and should help you not get breakouts where you wear your glasses; plus if you clean off the oil they won't slip as much.\n\nThe amount of people who wear glasses and complain about them being dirty and yet never clean them is baffling to me.", "Microfiber cloths are absolutely the way to go. Cleans glasses much better than other methods, and nearly eliminates the chance of scratching your glasses when cleaning them. You can pick up a microfiber cloth on Amazon for a few bucks. I’ve used this method for years, and ALWAYS have one in my house and in my car.", "I've been wearing glasses for 25+ years and I haven't managed to keep track of any of those lint free cloths. Definitely keep your hands off the lenses. I wash my glasses with dish detergent or (non moisturizing) hand soap and lukewarm water every night before bed (it's part of my nighttime routine) and as needed throughout the day. I don't bother wiping them and just let them air dry.", "I just read to run your glasses under warm water with dish soap between your fingers. Tried it. Worked better than any of this cleaning crap I've been buying for years. Get a silky handkerchief or pillowcase to dry them off with. Boom.", "Dish soap for cleaning, dawn is amazing. However not required daily. \n\nThe real tip is to go get some microfiber cloths from harbor freight or Menards or whatever and use those. They come in packs of 5/8/10/20 whatever. \n\nKeep one in your jacket or pants pocket. Always keep one in the car, and one in the trunk/boot of the car. Keep one bedside for watching tc/waking up. Keep one near your TV watching/reading chair. Wash once a week or two. \n\nMicrofiber cloths are the truth for glasses.", "Walmart sells individually packaged glasses cleaning wipes in their optometry department. It’s like $5 for 100. Easy to carry with you and keep in the car etc. Totally worth it. \n\nAlso the microfiber cloths for DSLR cameras are the best for glasses in my opinion.", "Thank you all for the tips, I’ve got some different things to try now! I’m definitely going to try something other than the cloth that came with the glasses now!", "Liquid soap and water.\n\nMost liquid soap has surfactants in it that cuts oil really well. That’s mostly what I have on my lenses; oil from my eyelashes. Give ‘em a rinse and dry with a soft cloth.", "I use dawn and clean fingers, then rinse with really hot water, shake the water off, and if there are still little beads on there, I blow them off. Then let them sit for a couple seconds.", "I understand there are some small devices that use steam. The glasses (if the material can withstand the heat of the steam) can be put in the device while you sleep and will be disinfected and clean. \n\n\nI actually like the warm water and soap idea others have posted though.", "Coffee filters are about the cheapest lint-free wipe you can buy. I use them on electronics screens and eye glasses.\n\nI also make solutions of rubbing alcohol and water. Use a bit more water than alcohol. That solution is good for the electronics screens also.\n\nIf you haven't washed your glasses recently, either run water over them first or use a lot of the cleaning solution to rinse any debris off.", "Also as an alternate cleaner to highly effective hot water and detergent, you can also use isopropyl alcohol / rubbing alcohol, it is what is in commercial wet wipes for glasses and a microfibre cloth. \n\nYou can put rubbing alcohol/ isopropyl alcohol in a little spray bottle or just wipe it onto your glasses.", "After occasional use of simple detergent and warm water…\n\nOnce washed, an extra step can try to help them dry clearly: add a bit of ‘Finish’ dish aide to some hot rinse water, the Finish dish aide disperses water drops, it breaks the mimiscus or edge of water drops by making water molecules come apart and unbond, so the surface of your lenses dries cleanly, it’s an additive that makes glasswear come out sparkling clear from your dishwasher.\n\nOr as some other brilliant advise here suggests: just touch the edge of a cloth or towel to the few remaining water drops to suck up remaining drops while they they are drying." ]

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[ "Preventing dust and hairs (from pets) getting on to clothes. I live in quite a dusty household and we have 2 dogs so my clothes usually get quite dusty. It's fine when I'm out but in my house stuff just picks up dust. Anyway, I've seen the dog hair rollers and tried them but they help after it's been covered in dog hairs. Does anyone have any good tips or tricks for stopping them getting dusty/covered in hair in the first place?", "Preventing dust and hairs (from pets) getting on to clothes. I live in quite a dusty household and we have 2 dogs so my clothes usually get quite dusty. It's fine when I'm out but in my house stuff just picks up dust. Anyway, I've seen the dog hair rollers and tried them but they help after it's been covered in dog hairs. Does anyone have any good tips or tricks for stopping them getting dusty/covered in hair in the first place?", "Preventing dust and hairs (from pets) getting on to clothes. I live in quite a dusty household and we have 2 dogs so my clothes usually get quite dusty. It's fine when I'm out but in my house stuff just picks up dust. Anyway, I've seen the dog hair rollers and tried them but they help after it's been covered in dog hairs. Does anyone have any good tips or tricks for stopping them getting dusty/covered in hair in the first place?", "Preventing dust and hairs (from pets) getting on to clothes. I live in quite a dusty household and we have 2 dogs so my clothes usually get quite dusty. It's fine when I'm out but in my house stuff just picks up dust. Anyway, I've seen the dog hair rollers and tried them but they help after it's been covered in dog hairs. Does anyone have any good tips or tricks for stopping them getting dusty/covered in hair in the first place?", "Preventing dust and hairs (from pets) getting on to clothes. I live in quite a dusty household and we have 2 dogs so my clothes usually get quite dusty. It's fine when I'm out but in my house stuff just picks up dust. Anyway, I've seen the dog hair rollers and tried them but they help after it's been covered in dog hairs. Does anyone have any good tips or tricks for stopping them getting dusty/covered in hair in the first place?", "Preventing dust and hairs (from pets) getting on to clothes. I live in quite a dusty household and we have 2 dogs so my clothes usually get quite dusty. It's fine when I'm out but in my house stuff just picks up dust. Anyway, I've seen the dog hair rollers and tried them but they help after it's been covered in dog hairs. Does anyone have any good tips or tricks for stopping them getting dusty/covered in hair in the first place?", "Preventing dust and hairs (from pets) getting on to clothes. I live in quite a dusty household and we have 2 dogs so my clothes usually get quite dusty. It's fine when I'm out but in my house stuff just picks up dust. Anyway, I've seen the dog hair rollers and tried them but they help after it's been covered in dog hairs. Does anyone have any good tips or tricks for stopping them getting dusty/covered in hair in the first place?", "Preventing dust and hairs (from pets) getting on to clothes. I live in quite a dusty household and we have 2 dogs so my clothes usually get quite dusty. It's fine when I'm out but in my house stuff just picks up dust. Anyway, I've seen the dog hair rollers and tried them but they help after it's been covered in dog hairs. Does anyone have any good tips or tricks for stopping them getting dusty/covered in hair in the first place?", "Preventing dust and hairs (from pets) getting on to clothes. I live in quite a dusty household and we have 2 dogs so my clothes usually get quite dusty. It's fine when I'm out but in my house stuff just picks up dust. Anyway, I've seen the dog hair rollers and tried them but they help after it's been covered in dog hairs. Does anyone have any good tips or tricks for stopping them getting dusty/covered in hair in the first place?", "Preventing dust and hairs (from pets) getting on to clothes. I live in quite a dusty household and we have 2 dogs so my clothes usually get quite dusty. It's fine when I'm out but in my house stuff just picks up dust. Anyway, I've seen the dog hair rollers and tried them but they help after it's been covered in dog hairs. Does anyone have any good tips or tricks for stopping them getting dusty/covered in hair in the first place?", "Preventing dust and hairs (from pets) getting on to clothes. I live in quite a dusty household and we have 2 dogs so my clothes usually get quite dusty. It's fine when I'm out but in my house stuff just picks up dust. Anyway, I've seen the dog hair rollers and tried them but they help after it's been covered in dog hairs. Does anyone have any good tips or tricks for stopping them getting dusty/covered in hair in the first place?", "Preventing dust and hairs (from pets) getting on to clothes. I live in quite a dusty household and we have 2 dogs so my clothes usually get quite dusty. It's fine when I'm out but in my house stuff just picks up dust. Anyway, I've seen the dog hair rollers and tried them but they help after it's been covered in dog hairs. Does anyone have any good tips or tricks for stopping them getting dusty/covered in hair in the first place?", "Preventing dust and hairs (from pets) getting on to clothes. I live in quite a dusty household and we have 2 dogs so my clothes usually get quite dusty. It's fine when I'm out but in my house stuff just picks up dust. Anyway, I've seen the dog hair rollers and tried them but they help after it's been covered in dog hairs. Does anyone have any good tips or tricks for stopping them getting dusty/covered in hair in the first place?", "Preventing dust and hairs (from pets) getting on to clothes. I live in quite a dusty household and we have 2 dogs so my clothes usually get quite dusty. It's fine when I'm out but in my house stuff just picks up dust. Anyway, I've seen the dog hair rollers and tried them but they help after it's been covered in dog hairs. Does anyone have any good tips or tricks for stopping them getting dusty/covered in hair in the first place?", "Preventing dust and hairs (from pets) getting on to clothes. I live in quite a dusty household and we have 2 dogs so my clothes usually get quite dusty. It's fine when I'm out but in my house stuff just picks up dust. Anyway, I've seen the dog hair rollers and tried them but they help after it's been covered in dog hairs. Does anyone have any good tips or tricks for stopping them getting dusty/covered in hair in the first place?", "Preventing dust and hairs (from pets) getting on to clothes. I live in quite a dusty household and we have 2 dogs so my clothes usually get quite dusty. It's fine when I'm out but in my house stuff just picks up dust. Anyway, I've seen the dog hair rollers and tried them but they help after it's been covered in dog hairs. Does anyone have any good tips or tricks for stopping them getting dusty/covered in hair in the first place?", "Preventing dust and hairs (from pets) getting on to clothes. I live in quite a dusty household and we have 2 dogs so my clothes usually get quite dusty. It's fine when I'm out but in my house stuff just picks up dust. Anyway, I've seen the dog hair rollers and tried them but they help after it's been covered in dog hairs. Does anyone have any good tips or tricks for stopping them getting dusty/covered in hair in the first place?", "Preventing dust and hairs (from pets) getting on to clothes. I live in quite a dusty household and we have 2 dogs so my clothes usually get quite dusty. It's fine when I'm out but in my house stuff just picks up dust. Anyway, I've seen the dog hair rollers and tried them but they help after it's been covered in dog hairs. Does anyone have any good tips or tricks for stopping them getting dusty/covered in hair in the first place?" ]

[ "I wear a suit to work and hate all the fur on my work clothes.\n\nI keep all my work clothes in a room where we do not let any pets go.\n\nThus at home or in casual clothes I'm a furry. At work I'm nice and clean. ", "I vacuum every day, including a careful pass over the furniture, and dust 1-2 times a week, to keep the hair from our two dogs at a manageable level (and most dressy clothes still get a pass from the lint brush on the way out the door, especially if we sit down after dressing). \n\nYes, it's a lot of work, and on a given day between walks and cleaning my dogs require 2 or more hours of direct effort, but I knew that coming in. It's the exchange I make for the enjoyment I get from having them around. ", "I have six dogs and have some experience in this problem. Move out or rehome the dogs.... It's hopeless! \n\nKidding. \n\nBut seriously, I don't think there is anything that can be done, at least in my situation. ", "Change the air filter too if you live in a house. Along with vacuuming and dusting and keeping clothes away from the pets.", "I have a dog blow dryer. it sounds ridiculous but we have 2 chows and it's amazing how much the amount of hair has decreased. it's high powered and not hot, we use it after every brushing and after baths", "1) Get a freestanding air purifier. Get one with a replaceable/cleanable filter\n\n2) Vacuum & dust regularly\n\n3) Buy & use a lint roller\n\n4) don't have a pet (this one is sarcasm, but it's the only one that really works)", "Regular brushing of your dogs- I highly suggest investing in a furminator, I get about double the fair off my cats, then when using a regular brush. What about getting your dogs groomed regularly? Would that help?\n\nLint rollers- don't buy the cheap ones, I get the 3m rollers and it is worth the investment. I got 6 of them at Costco for $10-12. They really do work better. \n\nCleaning- Vacuum often and empty the canister on the vacuum often. Every time when vacuuming I stop and clean the brush roller. It makes a different.\n\nAir- consider investing in an air filter to \"collect\" dust from your house. \n\nTrim- lastly have you considered trimming your pets fur? Could they be shaved in the late spring and still be warm enough? It might make a different. ", "I bought an air purifier and it has changed my life. I live in nyc, and before I bought it, when I left the window open a layer of black dust would appear on the sill. Now, there is nothing when I leave the window open. I have noticed that I feel quite a bit healthier, am less stuffy, and can just breathe easier. It has dramatically cut down on the amount of fur I see floating in the air. I would recommend buying a better air purifier, at least $100. I have to clean it every few months by vacuuming the filter, but it's so worth it.", "I bought a Neato robovac for pet hair and regularly brush my pets. Also keep them out of the bedroom/off furniture. That all helped a lot for me. ", "Vaccuming and dusting regularly. Clean your vaccuum out after every use. Mop the floors. [this thing](http://www.amazon.com/Evercare-Pet-Hair-Pic-Up-Mitt/dp/B002XZN2E6) works great on couches, beds, pillows, and rugs. Godspeed.", "Take off your \"good clothes/work clothes\" as soon as you enter your house and hang it on the closet. Get a lint roller and use it everytime you put your clothes on and off.\n\nI'm not fur-free because I don't have enough time to take good care of my clothes, but I try to vacuum sweaters and coats from time to time.\n\nI also use damp gloves to rub clothes/furniture/fabrics. Kitchen rubber gloves work well, but I also have a few latex surgical gloves in my purse (just because I'm a teacher and I want my students to learn about hygiene when doing little experiments) and those are amazing too. ", "Store clothes inside out. Then at least if the pet hair is going to get every where it at least isn't visible. \nAnti-static spray your carpets and furniture before vacuuming to get the most hair picked up. \nFurminator brushes are amazing. Brush your pet at least 20 minutes every week.", "I live on a ranch where dust and hair and pollens and insect parts are a way of life. Accordingly, I have a dedicated closet for my \"dressy\" shoes, coats and clothing which I keep near-hermetically sealed, and in which I periodically run an air purifier.\n\nMy everyday and work clothes I keep in another room, and never the twain shall meet. I don't drive the ranch truck in my good clothes (nor do I allow the dogs to come near me in them) and I don't drive my sedan in my outdoor clothes. \n\nWhen the dogs are in the house, they must stay on their assigned throw rugs -- which I wash weekly. The two indoor cats have designated sleeping areas (away from my clothes closet,) where they know they'll not be accosted with the squirt gun because they've strayed.\n\nBrush your dogs with a \"[Furminator](http://www.chewy.com/s/furminator?gclid=CLyX88fzssYCFQVbfgodzH4J8A)\" *outside* and vacuum their indoor quarters daily. **Keep them off your seating areas**.\n\nEverything else can be taken care of with the rollers and a good [garment brush](http://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=clothing+brush&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8). \n\nGood luck .", "I have a friend who always hangs her clothing inside out. She said it was the easiest, best solution to the problem.", "Hang clothes when in the closet inside out; hair gets on them still but not on the side showing when you put them on :)", "For non-carpeted floors, a swiffer-style dry mop. If you want a reusable mopping towel, you can cut your own from microfiber fleece material and wash them with laundry. \n\nIn a pinch, a mitten made from packing tape does wonders for picking up hair from fabric. ", " In addition to the many good ideas in the comments here, I had a cooperative dressmaker make a lightweight jumpsuit for our dog who sheds the most. It required only one fitting. We use it whenever fur transfer would be particularly inconvenient. ", "Pro Tip: Get an outside dog. Or better yet, just dont let the dog have free reign of the entire house." ]

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[ "What is a good way to find out someone's name when you forget it and it would be embarrassing to ask? ", "What is a good way to find out someone's name when you forget it and it would be embarrassing to ask? ", "What is a good way to find out someone's name when you forget it and it would be embarrassing to ask? ", "What is a good way to find out someone's name when you forget it and it would be embarrassing to ask? ", "What is a good way to find out someone's name when you forget it and it would be embarrassing to ask? ", "What is a good way to find out someone's name when you forget it and it would be embarrassing to ask? ", "What is a good way to find out someone's name when you forget it and it would be embarrassing to ask? ", "What is a good way to find out someone's name when you forget it and it would be embarrassing to ask? ", "What is a good way to find out someone's name when you forget it and it would be embarrassing to ask? ", "What is a good way to find out someone's name when you forget it and it would be embarrassing to ask? ", "What is a good way to find out someone's name when you forget it and it would be embarrassing to ask? ", "What is a good way to find out someone's name when you forget it and it would be embarrassing to ask? ", "What is a good way to find out someone's name when you forget it and it would be embarrassing to ask? ", "What is a good way to find out someone's name when you forget it and it would be embarrassing to ask? " ]

[ "Ask them to grab you something off a nearby shelf, etc. While they're distracted, lift their wallet. Take out their ID and any major cr", "If you have a SO tell them to step forward and introduce themselves first (before you have to) as the nameless person approaches. Said person will introduce themself.", "Rummage through his mailbox. \n\nSource: I went almost 18 months without knowing my neighbor's name. It was always \"hey, nikodaemus. How's it going?\" And I'd be like \"hey, man/buddy/guy/boss/chief/coach\" for over a year. \n\nLPT: safe to assume it's never going to be \"Current Resident\"", " This is kind of unrelated, but if I know that I will have to interact with somebody professionally and don't know how to pronounce their name, I will call their voicemail after hours and listen to how they pronounce their name on the greeting. ", "I just straight up tell them (with a profuse apology) that \"I can't say your name\". I don't say I forgot it. As long as they feel validated everything is cool. Remember, we're all human and one of the best ways to get a friend is to ask for their help. ", "introduce 2 people (especially if you know one) introduce the unknown to the known one\n\"Hey this is John\" they will give their name to John and you just seem considerate ", "Just say \"Ever since I took that bullet to the head in 'Nam, my short term memory has been the worst, what was your first name again?\" and he'll get a good laugh out of it.", "People forget things all the time. Just say you forgot. Unless it's someone you see everyday, most people won't get offended that you forgot. ", "This may or may not work for you: \n\nAn acquaintance and I were both students at the same school, but I didn't know her name. We became friends, but it was getting more and more awkward for me to ask her name. One day I asked to see her student ID because \"I just got a new one, and I think it's different from my old one.\" \n\nSaw her name, handed it back with a shrug and we're still good friends. :P", "Ask them how they spell their name. But if their name is \"Bob\" and you ask them how to spell that, good game. ", "When you're with them and someone else joins you just say \"this is...\" while pointing your hand towards them like you're introducing them, they'll automatically spill out their name", "If it's a work person, I usually ask for their email. Most people have their first and last name separated with a dot. If they just say \"oh, it's just my name\", I just ask them to spell it or say \"any numbers, or underscores?\" At that point they will usually spell it or say the full address. \nSaves everyone a world of awkward. ", "I say \"I'm terrible with names...[name], right?\"\n\nIf it's correct, great!\n\nIf not and they correct me, I follow up with \"Darn! That was my 2nd guess!\"", "I always go with \"holy crap, why can't I remember your name?! But I'm absolutely abysmal with names and it's glaringly obvious when I'm known for forgetting the names of my best friends at times. I just warn people right off the bat about it when they introduce themselves now. And believe me, I prove it in practice seeing as there's upwards of 80-100 people working in close proximity to me at my job. They seem to understand." ]

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[ "How can I quickly explain to someone the moonlanding was real and not a hoax? This may seem weird at first, but I met a guy last week who belived it's not true people landed on the moon. \n\nI know it's true, but I just couldn't slap him across the face with pure evidence, because I don't know/don't remember the details. ", "How can I quickly explain to someone the moonlanding was real and not a hoax? This may seem weird at first, but I met a guy last week who belived it's not true people landed on the moon. \n\nI know it's true, but I just couldn't slap him across the face with pure evidence, because I don't know/don't remember the details. ", "How can I quickly explain to someone the moonlanding was real and not a hoax? This may seem weird at first, but I met a guy last week who belived it's not true people landed on the moon. \n\nI know it's true, but I just couldn't slap him across the face with pure evidence, because I don't know/don't remember the details. ", "How can I quickly explain to someone the moonlanding was real and not a hoax? This may seem weird at first, but I met a guy last week who belived it's not true people landed on the moon. \n\nI know it's true, but I just couldn't slap him across the face with pure evidence, because I don't know/don't remember the details. ", "How can I quickly explain to someone the moonlanding was real and not a hoax? This may seem weird at first, but I met a guy last week who belived it's not true people landed on the moon. \n\nI know it's true, but I just couldn't slap him across the face with pure evidence, because I don't know/don't remember the details. ", "How can I quickly explain to someone the moonlanding was real and not a hoax? This may seem weird at first, but I met a guy last week who belived it's not true people landed on the moon. \n\nI know it's true, but I just couldn't slap him across the face with pure evidence, because I don't know/don't remember the details. ", "How can I quickly explain to someone the moonlanding was real and not a hoax? This may seem weird at first, but I met a guy last week who belived it's not true people landed on the moon. \n\nI know it's true, but I just couldn't slap him across the face with pure evidence, because I don't know/don't remember the details. ", "How can I quickly explain to someone the moonlanding was real and not a hoax? This may seem weird at first, but I met a guy last week who belived it's not true people landed on the moon. \n\nI know it's true, but I just couldn't slap him across the face with pure evidence, because I don't know/don't remember the details. " ]

[ "Ask them if they believe that Donald Trump is going to \"make America great again\". If they say yes, just walk away. You don't have time for that kind of nonsense.", "Well to me the best evidence is that the USSR never tried to say that America faked it. They had by far the most to gain if the US failed. Why didn't Russia ever make that claim? Because it is easily debunked.\n\nAlso we have pictures of the flag (or at least it's shadow) now: http://www.collectspace.com/news/news-072912a.html\n\nAnd we also planted a mirror (retro reflector) on the moon so that we can bounce a laser off of it. That reflector is still there and you can watch Mythbusters first shooting the laser at the surface of the moon and getting no light reflected back, then she points it directly at the reflector and right away they get light reflected back.\n\n* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lunar_Laser_Ranging_experiment\n* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmVxSFnjYCA", "We have telescopes that can see into outer space. Sure they're infrared but dammit, if William Herschel could find Uranus in 1781, I'm sure we can prove/disprove the moon theory by pointing a telescope at the moon and looking for the flag they planted.", "The USSR congratulated first and never questioned it in any way.\n\nThe USSR and the US were adamant enemies at the time. The USSR knew everything about space faring, too. The only reason they gave up on own manned moon landings at the time was because they exploded their start pad facility one day in a spectacular rocket failure (of the N1 rocket). They figured it would take years to repair and this meant the Americans had already won, there was no reason to spend money to be second place.\n\nHowever they had from their space programm, and with their military gear all the necessary means to track the American space vehicles. Both with radar and with the un-encrypted clear radio traffic happening (and where it originated), as well as powerful telescopes to look at the vehicles in orbit.\n\nFrom all that data it was absolutely clear to them that the Americans definitely in fact did land on the Moon. Denying this and construcing same \"oh they faked that too\" thing makes the hypothetical faking of a Moon Programm more expensive and complicated than really flying to the Moon.", "Tell them that Stanley Kubrick directed the film, but was such a perfectionist that he made them do it on the moon.", "You guys realize they couldn't've faked it because they didn't have the technology to fake that kind of stuff, although they did have the ability to put a man on the moon. Get your priorities in order people lol", "Whether the Apollo 11, or subsequent missions actually put people on the moon is irrelevant. The purpose of the missions was to bring the nation together during the cold war. It reinvigorated math and science in schools and gave the United States a goal that still pays dividends today. \n\n>During a visit to the NASA space center in 1962, President John F. Kennedy noticed a janitor carrying a broom. He interrupted his tour, walked over to the man and said, \"Hi, I'm Jack Kennedy. What are you doing?\"\n\n>\"Well, Mr. President,\" the janitor responded, \"I'm helping put a man on the moon.\"\n\nhttp://www.bizjournals.com/bizjournals/how-to/growth-strategies/2014/12/what-a-nasa-janitor-can-teach-us.html\n\n\nThe point is that even if the moon landing was fake, it doesn't matter because the program achieved what it was designed to do: help America help itself--not actually put people on the moon. ", "The moon landing was a hoax. Neil Armstrong is lactose intolerant and could not have gone there without severe gastrointestinal issues." ]

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[ "Curing smelly feet I am a 17 year old male, and I shower twice a day, and do not like to eat spicy food. I shower twice a day, and make sure to scrub my feet carefully with soap. \n\nHowever, after a few hours (this is at home) by the computer, even if I have airconditioning on and I'm not sweating, my feet starts to smell like hell. I've tried putting lotion on it after showering, putting on baby powder, changing my soap, but it doesn't work.\n\nDoes anyone know what I can do to solve this problem? I wear slippers at home, not socks or anything.\n\nThanks!", "Curing smelly feet I am a 17 year old male, and I shower twice a day, and do not like to eat spicy food. I shower twice a day, and make sure to scrub my feet carefully with soap. \n\nHowever, after a few hours (this is at home) by the computer, even if I have airconditioning on and I'm not sweating, my feet starts to smell like hell. I've tried putting lotion on it after showering, putting on baby powder, changing my soap, but it doesn't work.\n\nDoes anyone know what I can do to solve this problem? I wear slippers at home, not socks or anything.\n\nThanks!", "Curing smelly feet I am a 17 year old male, and I shower twice a day, and do not like to eat spicy food. I shower twice a day, and make sure to scrub my feet carefully with soap. \n\nHowever, after a few hours (this is at home) by the computer, even if I have airconditioning on and I'm not sweating, my feet starts to smell like hell. I've tried putting lotion on it after showering, putting on baby powder, changing my soap, but it doesn't work.\n\nDoes anyone know what I can do to solve this problem? I wear slippers at home, not socks or anything.\n\nThanks!", "Curing smelly feet I am a 17 year old male, and I shower twice a day, and do not like to eat spicy food. I shower twice a day, and make sure to scrub my feet carefully with soap. \n\nHowever, after a few hours (this is at home) by the computer, even if I have airconditioning on and I'm not sweating, my feet starts to smell like hell. I've tried putting lotion on it after showering, putting on baby powder, changing my soap, but it doesn't work.\n\nDoes anyone know what I can do to solve this problem? I wear slippers at home, not socks or anything.\n\nThanks!", "Curing smelly feet I am a 17 year old male, and I shower twice a day, and do not like to eat spicy food. I shower twice a day, and make sure to scrub my feet carefully with soap. \n\nHowever, after a few hours (this is at home) by the computer, even if I have airconditioning on and I'm not sweating, my feet starts to smell like hell. I've tried putting lotion on it after showering, putting on baby powder, changing my soap, but it doesn't work.\n\nDoes anyone know what I can do to solve this problem? I wear slippers at home, not socks or anything.\n\nThanks!", "Curing smelly feet I am a 17 year old male, and I shower twice a day, and do not like to eat spicy food. I shower twice a day, and make sure to scrub my feet carefully with soap. \n\nHowever, after a few hours (this is at home) by the computer, even if I have airconditioning on and I'm not sweating, my feet starts to smell like hell. I've tried putting lotion on it after showering, putting on baby powder, changing my soap, but it doesn't work.\n\nDoes anyone know what I can do to solve this problem? I wear slippers at home, not socks or anything.\n\nThanks!" ]

[ "Change your slippers. Dry your feet carefully after shower. Always use socks when using shoes. Alternate daily between at least two pairs of shoes. Dry your shoes in the sunlight when possible. If nothing changes, go see a doctor.", "Mythbusters did an episode on smelly feet. Turns out there's bacteria living in the pores of your feet that you just can't wash out. So the solution ended up being a vodka foot bath for 10 minutes (I guess rubbing alcohol would work too). Kills the bacteria which causes the smell.", "Couple of general tips: \n\nWhen wearing shows, wear cotton socks. Nylon ones tend to get your shoes funky and this leads to a vicious cycle.\n\nGet a pumice stone and work on all the areas, but especially the non-calloused ones.\n\nGo barefoot whenever possible. Avoid wearing sockless footwear. \n\nI have found that when I wear drivers or some other footwear that gets smelly quickly that a little bit of powdered deoderant applied to the sole (sounds weird, but it may work for you) will work.\n\nSpray some strong, old-man cologne into your shoes and/or on your feet. You're probably tall enough that it won't be overpowering or even very noticeable at the nose level, and that shit can cover up almost any smell.", "Soak your feet in a batch of tea, it will help dry out your pores which would kill any bacteria or fungus.", "If you have a bath mat, or lay down a towel after you get out of the shower, make sure it's clean. You don't want to pick up excess bacteria after all of that scrubbing & cleaning.", "I put a bit of baby powder in my socks after showering. This helps keep my feet dry and smelling nice." ]

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[ "How to become part of a friendship group that has already been established for a few years. Basically, I'm going to be meeting my girlfriends friends very soon, and they've been best-friends or at least close friends for many years. I consider myself quite an extroverted person, i generally have no problem talking to strangers at parties and what not. However it would be kinda awkward to meet her whole friend group and start asking the basic questions like \"where are you from/what do you study\" because they're all way passed that stage and those are pretty uninteresting. I just dont wanna be the awkward shy girlfriend that doesnt get any of the inside jokes and cant comment along, thus seem boring. Plus our friend groups seem to be also very different, hers seem to be very hard party types and im tame compared to them, what if there's nothing to talk about? \n", "How to become part of a friendship group that has already been established for a few years. Basically, I'm going to be meeting my girlfriends friends very soon, and they've been best-friends or at least close friends for many years. I consider myself quite an extroverted person, i generally have no problem talking to strangers at parties and what not. However it would be kinda awkward to meet her whole friend group and start asking the basic questions like \"where are you from/what do you study\" because they're all way passed that stage and those are pretty uninteresting. I just dont wanna be the awkward shy girlfriend that doesnt get any of the inside jokes and cant comment along, thus seem boring. Plus our friend groups seem to be also very different, hers seem to be very hard party types and im tame compared to them, what if there's nothing to talk about? \n", "How to become part of a friendship group that has already been established for a few years. Basically, I'm going to be meeting my girlfriends friends very soon, and they've been best-friends or at least close friends for many years. I consider myself quite an extroverted person, i generally have no problem talking to strangers at parties and what not. However it would be kinda awkward to meet her whole friend group and start asking the basic questions like \"where are you from/what do you study\" because they're all way passed that stage and those are pretty uninteresting. I just dont wanna be the awkward shy girlfriend that doesnt get any of the inside jokes and cant comment along, thus seem boring. Plus our friend groups seem to be also very different, hers seem to be very hard party types and im tame compared to them, what if there's nothing to talk about? \n", "How to become part of a friendship group that has already been established for a few years. Basically, I'm going to be meeting my girlfriends friends very soon, and they've been best-friends or at least close friends for many years. I consider myself quite an extroverted person, i generally have no problem talking to strangers at parties and what not. However it would be kinda awkward to meet her whole friend group and start asking the basic questions like \"where are you from/what do you study\" because they're all way passed that stage and those are pretty uninteresting. I just dont wanna be the awkward shy girlfriend that doesnt get any of the inside jokes and cant comment along, thus seem boring. Plus our friend groups seem to be also very different, hers seem to be very hard party types and im tame compared to them, what if there's nothing to talk about? \n", "How to become part of a friendship group that has already been established for a few years. Basically, I'm going to be meeting my girlfriends friends very soon, and they've been best-friends or at least close friends for many years. I consider myself quite an extroverted person, i generally have no problem talking to strangers at parties and what not. However it would be kinda awkward to meet her whole friend group and start asking the basic questions like \"where are you from/what do you study\" because they're all way passed that stage and those are pretty uninteresting. I just dont wanna be the awkward shy girlfriend that doesnt get any of the inside jokes and cant comment along, thus seem boring. Plus our friend groups seem to be also very different, hers seem to be very hard party types and im tame compared to them, what if there's nothing to talk about? \n", "How to become part of a friendship group that has already been established for a few years. Basically, I'm going to be meeting my girlfriends friends very soon, and they've been best-friends or at least close friends for many years. I consider myself quite an extroverted person, i generally have no problem talking to strangers at parties and what not. However it would be kinda awkward to meet her whole friend group and start asking the basic questions like \"where are you from/what do you study\" because they're all way passed that stage and those are pretty uninteresting. I just dont wanna be the awkward shy girlfriend that doesnt get any of the inside jokes and cant comment along, thus seem boring. Plus our friend groups seem to be also very different, hers seem to be very hard party types and im tame compared to them, what if there's nothing to talk about? \n", "How to become part of a friendship group that has already been established for a few years. Basically, I'm going to be meeting my girlfriends friends very soon, and they've been best-friends or at least close friends for many years. I consider myself quite an extroverted person, i generally have no problem talking to strangers at parties and what not. However it would be kinda awkward to meet her whole friend group and start asking the basic questions like \"where are you from/what do you study\" because they're all way passed that stage and those are pretty uninteresting. I just dont wanna be the awkward shy girlfriend that doesnt get any of the inside jokes and cant comment along, thus seem boring. Plus our friend groups seem to be also very different, hers seem to be very hard party types and im tame compared to them, what if there's nothing to talk about? \n", "How to become part of a friendship group that has already been established for a few years. Basically, I'm going to be meeting my girlfriends friends very soon, and they've been best-friends or at least close friends for many years. I consider myself quite an extroverted person, i generally have no problem talking to strangers at parties and what not. However it would be kinda awkward to meet her whole friend group and start asking the basic questions like \"where are you from/what do you study\" because they're all way passed that stage and those are pretty uninteresting. I just dont wanna be the awkward shy girlfriend that doesnt get any of the inside jokes and cant comment along, thus seem boring. Plus our friend groups seem to be also very different, hers seem to be very hard party types and im tame compared to them, what if there's nothing to talk about? \n" ]

[ "The TL;DR here is **don't try to control or create the conversation**. You don't have to, and you're not under any obligation to.\n\nInstead, listen. Actually pay attention to them instead of thinking of what you're gonna do. \n\nThey may have questions for you, and so there's your introduction chance. They may talk about something you know, and so there's your introduction chance (although don't get into politics or religion, stay away from those). Or they may not care at all about who their friend's new friend is, in which case neither should you care too much about them. \n\nYour relationship is with your girlfriend, not her friends. If things work out that the relationship extends to them, great. But maybe it won't, and that's okay too. ", "The best way to win people over is to just be yourself. Relationships are best developed organically. Just let things happen naturally and everything will be okay. :)", "I had a very similar situation. My fiancé has friends that have known each other for easily ten years. I had never had alcohol before, and they drank almost every night. They were loud, and every conversation was a yelling contest. He who spoke the loudest was the only one heard. It was crazy to me. \n\nHow I dealt with it takes time. I would pick off people one at a time to talk too. Even if that meant friending them on Facebook and chatting, or making plans to get coffee, without my fiancé. It is much easier to make friends one at a time for me. \n\nNow, his best friend didn't use Facebook and wasnt much for texting. So I asked my fiancé if we could all three hang out sometime. Turns out, his bff and I have a lot in common when it comes to video games. Now if he finds a game he thinks ill like, he reaches out to me to tell me about it. \n\nI've made friends with everyone over different things, but when we're all together, I get included and treated like part of the group.", "Have a marketable trait, skill, or asset that would be desirable to some members. After being accepted by some, the rest will be more open to it.", "Don't try to \"shine\" right away. Just listen. Everybody likes a listener. And don't assume that you ever will completely angle your way in. Becoming part of a clique is never a workable objective, because they form organically. Just be unobtrusively friendly to whichever of these girls you seem most likely to be able to get along with, and see how things go.", "Listen. Most likely when old friends get together and there is someone new old stories come up.\n\nPeople love to talk about themselves and the temptation is to share your own stories but nobody else will have that commonality. \n\nBy listening you allow them their fun of reliving memories and you will get filled in to the inside jokes etc.\n\nLater you can start introducing your own experiences. ", "In addition to the interpersonal dynamics that people have described below, I would also suggest you demonstrate - from a utilitarian perspective - what you bring to the group. Even it is something seemingly insignificant. \n\nFor example, even if I don't plan on smoking anything that night, I always try to bring a lighter with me for two reasons. First, I'm pretty good at opening beer bottles with it. Second, if anybody needs a light, you can help them out. \n\nAnother example, if you're at a restaurant, if you are good at figuring out the bill, step up and coordinate the transaction between your server and the group. People will remember and appreciate that. \n\nSimilarly, if you are good at pool/darts/drinking game people will want you on their team. \n\nIf you are good at directions and figuring out the route to your next destination, people will want like having you along. \n\nNone of these things require you to be the most interesting or engaging person in the room, but people will remember them and consider you a solid person to have around. \n\n\n\n", "Don't force anything. Just hang out with them, ask them questions about which beer/sport/game they do prefer of whatever... Sooner or later, you'll learn about their job and they'll all learn about yours.\n\n\nIf they want to go in a club where you're pretty sure you'll get bored... well, don't go if that's possible =) As long as you spend some time with them they shouldn't blame you for having your own agenda.\n\n\nMaybe you could even organize yourself an activity for the group, after a while. Something you're comfortable with." ]

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[ "how to get the smell of animal urine out of the carpet? I've tried everything i can think of; baking soda, animal odor sprays, deep cleaning/scrubbing the carpet, and it still smells like it... Would love to hear some other options! Thanks in advance. ", "how to get the smell of animal urine out of the carpet? I've tried everything i can think of; baking soda, animal odor sprays, deep cleaning/scrubbing the carpet, and it still smells like it... Would love to hear some other options! Thanks in advance. ", "how to get the smell of animal urine out of the carpet? I've tried everything i can think of; baking soda, animal odor sprays, deep cleaning/scrubbing the carpet, and it still smells like it... Would love to hear some other options! Thanks in advance. ", "how to get the smell of animal urine out of the carpet? I've tried everything i can think of; baking soda, animal odor sprays, deep cleaning/scrubbing the carpet, and it still smells like it... Would love to hear some other options! Thanks in advance. ", "how to get the smell of animal urine out of the carpet? I've tried everything i can think of; baking soda, animal odor sprays, deep cleaning/scrubbing the carpet, and it still smells like it... Would love to hear some other options! Thanks in advance. ", "how to get the smell of animal urine out of the carpet? I've tried everything i can think of; baking soda, animal odor sprays, deep cleaning/scrubbing the carpet, and it still smells like it... Would love to hear some other options! Thanks in advance. ", "how to get the smell of animal urine out of the carpet? I've tried everything i can think of; baking soda, animal odor sprays, deep cleaning/scrubbing the carpet, and it still smells like it... Would love to hear some other options! Thanks in advance. ", "how to get the smell of animal urine out of the carpet? I've tried everything i can think of; baking soda, animal odor sprays, deep cleaning/scrubbing the carpet, and it still smells like it... Would love to hear some other options! Thanks in advance. ", "how to get the smell of animal urine out of the carpet? I've tried everything i can think of; baking soda, animal odor sprays, deep cleaning/scrubbing the carpet, and it still smells like it... Would love to hear some other options! Thanks in advance. ", "how to get the smell of animal urine out of the carpet? I've tried everything i can think of; baking soda, animal odor sprays, deep cleaning/scrubbing the carpet, and it still smells like it... Would love to hear some other options! Thanks in advance. ", "how to get the smell of animal urine out of the carpet? I've tried everything i can think of; baking soda, animal odor sprays, deep cleaning/scrubbing the carpet, and it still smells like it... Would love to hear some other options! Thanks in advance. ", "how to get the smell of animal urine out of the carpet? I've tried everything i can think of; baking soda, animal odor sprays, deep cleaning/scrubbing the carpet, and it still smells like it... Would love to hear some other options! Thanks in advance. ", "how to get the smell of animal urine out of the carpet? I've tried everything i can think of; baking soda, animal odor sprays, deep cleaning/scrubbing the carpet, and it still smells like it... Would love to hear some other options! Thanks in advance. ", "how to get the smell of animal urine out of the carpet? I've tried everything i can think of; baking soda, animal odor sprays, deep cleaning/scrubbing the carpet, and it still smells like it... Would love to hear some other options! Thanks in advance. ", "how to get the smell of animal urine out of the carpet? I've tried everything i can think of; baking soda, animal odor sprays, deep cleaning/scrubbing the carpet, and it still smells like it... Would love to hear some other options! Thanks in advance. ", "how to get the smell of animal urine out of the carpet? I've tried everything i can think of; baking soda, animal odor sprays, deep cleaning/scrubbing the carpet, and it still smells like it... Would love to hear some other options! Thanks in advance. ", "how to get the smell of animal urine out of the carpet? I've tried everything i can think of; baking soda, animal odor sprays, deep cleaning/scrubbing the carpet, and it still smells like it... Would love to hear some other options! Thanks in advance. ", "how to get the smell of animal urine out of the carpet? I've tried everything i can think of; baking soda, animal odor sprays, deep cleaning/scrubbing the carpet, and it still smells like it... Would love to hear some other options! Thanks in advance. ", "how to get the smell of animal urine out of the carpet? I've tried everything i can think of; baking soda, animal odor sprays, deep cleaning/scrubbing the carpet, and it still smells like it... Would love to hear some other options! Thanks in advance. ", "how to get the smell of animal urine out of the carpet? I've tried everything i can think of; baking soda, animal odor sprays, deep cleaning/scrubbing the carpet, and it still smells like it... Would love to hear some other options! Thanks in advance. " ]

[ "Try an enzyme based product. It's basically full of non pathogenic bacteria that love to feed on anything organic. It is very versatile, vomit, smelly drains, pet messes, stinky garbage cans and totally safe to use. Though, I wouldn't let your pet get into it to be safe. You can it at most stores I believe. I sold commercial cleaning supplies for years and it was one of my very favorite products.", "Don't try the vinegar yet. It will set the stain. You won't be able to smell it but your dog will and he will come back and pee on the same spot again. You said you used animal odor sprays. Simply spraying the surface does not solve the whole problem. Sprays are only good on hard surfaces. The odor is in the carpet and padding. Liquids spread horizontally through the padding, so the stain is much larger than you think it is. Go to the pet store and get a gallon of an enzymatic treatment like Simple Solution. Soak the stain, don't just spray. Pour it on until you have soaked an area at least twice the area of the original stain. Wait until it dries, then repeat the soaking if you can still smell something.", "Second for the enzymes. I get it in bulk store near me, call eco-clean. It definitely works with urine in carpet. It was explained to me as a bacteria that feeds of the proteins making the odour. I have used on cat urine, spray, vomit, and dog urine. Safe and effective.", "Ex-Carpet Cleaning Company owner here. 1st remove the pad from under the carpet. Nothing can fix the odor there. 2nd a travel trailer store and buy the live bacteria that RVs use in their waste tanks. Mix it with water and pour it on the urine soaked carpet. The bacteria will eat all of the urine which will deactivate the smell. I have used this method on the worse urine.\n\nIf you only have a small amount of urine, just get a wet dry vac and spray an acidic mixture of vinegar water on the area. wet it good and suck it out time and time again. Then allow it to dry. The top will dry quicker than than the bottom and wick the moisture from the bottom. After the area has dried completely you can use the wet dry vac/mixture again. Do it as many time as necessary to remove the smell.", "Rip up carpet and padding underneath, if wood subfloor paint with a cheap latex paint. Let dry, it'll soak up/absorb. Scrape/peel up paint and discard the source of your odor. Install desired flooring.\n\nIf cement subfloor, realize it's porous, so has seeped in, not sure what to use then.\n", "vodka works on most smells. though it tends to smell like....well vodka afterwards. still beats the smell of piss or vomit.", "pour vinegar in carpet and baking soda on top and rub it into a paste, leave it there until the baking soda is dry and vacuum it up. ", "We use ammonia. You would think it would make it worse since urine is high in ammonia but it really works! This is for dogs though I don't know about cat urine which has a much stronger smell. Maybe burn down house.", "Nature's Miracle. However do not let it sit too long on hardwood. instead let it sit for a little, wipe clean, and repeat a few times a day for a few days to hopefully get it all out, but not damage the wood.", "I recently used a 50/50 mixture of vinegar and water. It smelled reallystrong like vinegar and i was doubtful. Once it fully dried, the smell went away amd the dog picked a new spot (where i put the pee pads). Its a bit of a hassle but i love my old man dog that cant hold it for seven hours.", "I dont know about animal urine but human is probably similar, throw down some baking soda and scrub it a bit..eventually. \n\nAnd just a tip use the same corner as opposed to ruining multiple sections of your room.", "I buy this arm and hammer spray from Wal-Mart that works like a charm. It specifically targets ammonia but it works great with any smells every time", "Homemade pet urine remover\nWhether you have a pet or a toddler, chances are that you are going to have a urine stain on your mattress. Getting those stains off (and particularly getting the smell out) can be difficult. There is however, a really effective and really inexpensive method for removing urine from mattresses, clothing, carpet and just about anything else that you may need.\nYou will need to mix these ingredients together:\n10 ounces of hydrogen peroxide\n3 tablespoons of baking soda\nJust a drop or two of your favorite dish detergent\nNote that if you mix them together in a spray bottle, the baking soda may foam so it is best to mix them and then pour into the spray bottle once the foam has receded. Using the mixture is really easy. You just have to spray the area that needs to be treated and let it sit for about an hour or so. You may want to ventilate the room or turn a fan on so that the smell doesn’t get to you. When you come back, your stains should be completely gone and the best part is that they will take the smell with them.\nIncidentally, hydrogen peroxide is an excellent blood stain remover so if you have blood on your clothing, carpeting or other fabric, you can just dab a bit of peroxide on it and it should lift off easily. This particular recipe is also great for getting the skunk smell out of your pets. If you have rambunctious dogs that like to chase skunks, you know what smell we’re talking about. Just give him a bath in the baking soda mixture and the smell will go away.", "For an environmentally friendly method use bicarbonate of soda- pile it high - it will draw the urine out - then after about an hour remove (use vacuum cleaner). Repeat until the stain and smell have gone. ", "Denatured alcohol works great for me. It sterilizes it as well as does a great job of eliminating the odor. Plus, its easy to find and it works in a spray bottle. ", "Cheap white vinegar. Spray and let soak and dry then use a carpet cleaner to extract with just plain water. It will smell like vinegar for a few days. ", "Below are several of my top suggestions.\n\nWhat you require to do is visit the area on the carpeting that has the pet dog pee odor and you will have to saturate up as a lot of it as you can with paper towels. I can’t stress sufficient just how important this stage. You may want to acquire a pair of non reusable gloves like washing up gloves as this phase can be a little messy. Likewise you could wish to take down some paper towels and leave a massive weight on them for some time to obtain optimal outcomes\n\nGet yourself some baking soda and sprinkle it over the area where your pet dog has actually urinated. If anything make certain that you really make use of way too much instead of too much less because you do not intend to need to waste your time undergoing this process once again. After sprinkling the soft drink, leave it for concerning 30 mins to settle and get up that canine pee odor.\n\nNow, obtain your vacuum out and hoover the entire area a number of times to make certain you acquire up all the baking soda that has absorbed the dog pee odor and discolor if there is one.\n", "1 cup of hydrogen peroxide, 2 tbsp of baking soda, 1 tbsp dish soap.\n\nPour super hot water on the spot (if dry) and soak up as much as possible or if still wet just soak up as much urine as you can. Saturatge the spot with the mixture. I use an old dish brush to gently scrub it in. Let it work for 5-10 minutes. Soak up. Saturate with hot water. Soak up and sprinkle with baking soda while it dries. Vacuum soda up when dry.\n\nColor test first... may bleach carpet. Works on cat pee which is 10x worse than dog pee. ", "Try this one simple trick (carpet cleaning professionals hate this):\n\nFebreeze spray and a dryer sheet. Rub vigorously. A half a can of sierra mist also helps. Dumped straight onto the stain and then dabbed lightly with the dryer sheet.", "Add smell of human urine to the carpet. Piss on the carpet until the smell of animal urine is overpowered by human urine." ]

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[ "Whats a good way to invite people view my creative work without making them feel forced or obliged to do so? I have a band and I am excited about the music we are putting out. Id like to share it with people, but I think when I ask them \"Hey, do you want to hear this song we wrote?\" I think I'm forcing them to say yes. I'd rather it be of their own volition. ", "Whats a good way to invite people view my creative work without making them feel forced or obliged to do so? I have a band and I am excited about the music we are putting out. Id like to share it with people, but I think when I ask them \"Hey, do you want to hear this song we wrote?\" I think I'm forcing them to say yes. I'd rather it be of their own volition. " ]

[ "Post your songs / music videos on YouTube or an audio streaming site. Post them on Facebook under your band. \n\nShare your bands posts\n\nIf playing a live venue etc share that. \n\nSome may like/follow your band so after a month you can stop spamming with your Facebook account and just post on your bands account. \n\nIf no one likes your bands page they aren't interested so probably okay to stop pushing it. \n\nI have a couple friends who do this and am fairly successful at ignoring their music. ", "Goto a business and say \"Hi my name is _slothattack_, and I was wondering if you would be interested in having a live band play, here is a copy of our music. (hand them a USB with your contact info on it, with your music) I hope you enjoy our music, and we would love the opportunity to share it with you customers.\"\n" ]

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[ "Transferring schools next week. How to make friends and fit in. So, I'm transferring schools next week and I'm not very good at talking to people for this first time. How do I fit in and begin to make friends?\n\n", "Transferring schools next week. How to make friends and fit in. So, I'm transferring schools next week and I'm not very good at talking to people for this first time. How do I fit in and begin to make friends?\n\n", "Transferring schools next week. How to make friends and fit in. So, I'm transferring schools next week and I'm not very good at talking to people for this first time. How do I fit in and begin to make friends?\n\n" ]

[ "I know it sounds though, but just do it. Go talk to people. Whats worst case scenario? an awkward laugh? Fuck it, its worth. ", "just create a presence for yourself, be known for having a really notable personality (preferably something along the lines of kind or friendly or happy or creative) but just be known by as many people as you can, people respect someone with something to them a lot more than just some average or shy person. \ntry to be friends w/ everyone too, worst case scenario they act shy towards you but if you've at least made an effort to be friends w/ everyone, no one will give you a hard time. ", "Coming from military kid who hamoved multiple times during my schooling years, and I can tell you, the #1 thing to do to make friends is extracurricular activities. Join clubs, sports, anything outside of class. Your school is bound to have something you're interested in. If not, try something new! I know it sounds cheesy, but it works. Another tip, don't be shy or afraid to talk to people. I guarantee some people are in the same boat you're in. Participate in class, too. Let people know who you are :) Trust me, you WILL make friends. \n\n" ]

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[ "How can I use less (or stop using at all) my computer? I really want to stop using it or learn how to use it in moderation, I treat my computer as an adiction. I ride my bike to work instead of driving, I study, I go to the gym, I go out with friends.. I'm probably 5 to 6 hours a day at home because im really really busy, but in those 6 hours that I should be sleeping, I sometimes can't. \n\nI **crave** to use the computer, I actually feel bad, like there's something missing, I'm thinking \"Let's just play one round of Battlefield, what's the worst that could happen? I'm so busy that I deserve a break\", and BAM it's already 4 am. Don't let me start talking about weekends... that's constant 5 or 6 hours of playing non-stop until I just feel BAD for wasting my time.\n\nThe other day I kinda reached a low point and completely unplugged it out of anger, puted on some music with my phone and, for my surprise, it was one of the most productive days I had in a LONG time, I fixed some leakings on the bathroom, I even bought some paint and fixed some furnitures, cleaned my wardrobe, etc. I was so proud of my self that I felt like I deserved some reward and.. you guessed it. I found myself up until 4 am playing some battlefield or going thrugh some shitty facebook posts.\n\nAs you can't see its not a matter of \"you have to find some hobby to get you busy\" because the problem is still there once I go back home. I'm seriously thinking about selling it but I need it for my studies, I have a shitty laptop that can't even run more than 4 tabs of Chrome opened at the same time and I use it to \"focus\" and not play any other shit, but it can barely run Word so I get frustrated and end up going to the desktop pc.\n\nHelp?", "How can I use less (or stop using at all) my computer? I really want to stop using it or learn how to use it in moderation, I treat my computer as an adiction. I ride my bike to work instead of driving, I study, I go to the gym, I go out with friends.. I'm probably 5 to 6 hours a day at home because im really really busy, but in those 6 hours that I should be sleeping, I sometimes can't. \n\nI **crave** to use the computer, I actually feel bad, like there's something missing, I'm thinking \"Let's just play one round of Battlefield, what's the worst that could happen? I'm so busy that I deserve a break\", and BAM it's already 4 am. Don't let me start talking about weekends... that's constant 5 or 6 hours of playing non-stop until I just feel BAD for wasting my time.\n\nThe other day I kinda reached a low point and completely unplugged it out of anger, puted on some music with my phone and, for my surprise, it was one of the most productive days I had in a LONG time, I fixed some leakings on the bathroom, I even bought some paint and fixed some furnitures, cleaned my wardrobe, etc. I was so proud of my self that I felt like I deserved some reward and.. you guessed it. I found myself up until 4 am playing some battlefield or going thrugh some shitty facebook posts.\n\nAs you can't see its not a matter of \"you have to find some hobby to get you busy\" because the problem is still there once I go back home. I'm seriously thinking about selling it but I need it for my studies, I have a shitty laptop that can't even run more than 4 tabs of Chrome opened at the same time and I use it to \"focus\" and not play any other shit, but it can barely run Word so I get frustrated and end up going to the desktop pc.\n\nHelp?", "How can I use less (or stop using at all) my computer? I really want to stop using it or learn how to use it in moderation, I treat my computer as an adiction. I ride my bike to work instead of driving, I study, I go to the gym, I go out with friends.. I'm probably 5 to 6 hours a day at home because im really really busy, but in those 6 hours that I should be sleeping, I sometimes can't. \n\nI **crave** to use the computer, I actually feel bad, like there's something missing, I'm thinking \"Let's just play one round of Battlefield, what's the worst that could happen? I'm so busy that I deserve a break\", and BAM it's already 4 am. Don't let me start talking about weekends... that's constant 5 or 6 hours of playing non-stop until I just feel BAD for wasting my time.\n\nThe other day I kinda reached a low point and completely unplugged it out of anger, puted on some music with my phone and, for my surprise, it was one of the most productive days I had in a LONG time, I fixed some leakings on the bathroom, I even bought some paint and fixed some furnitures, cleaned my wardrobe, etc. I was so proud of my self that I felt like I deserved some reward and.. you guessed it. I found myself up until 4 am playing some battlefield or going thrugh some shitty facebook posts.\n\nAs you can't see its not a matter of \"you have to find some hobby to get you busy\" because the problem is still there once I go back home. I'm seriously thinking about selling it but I need it for my studies, I have a shitty laptop that can't even run more than 4 tabs of Chrome opened at the same time and I use it to \"focus\" and not play any other shit, but it can barely run Word so I get frustrated and end up going to the desktop pc.\n\nHelp?" ]

[ "Uninstall the games you have, and try to replace some things with your phone (checking facebook, watching videos, etc). After that you'll say \"I want to play BF4, but I need to download the game first. I better to something else that doesn't take my time (about waiting the game to download). \n\nDoing stuff on the phone will make you use your phone a little more, but the computer will be off a lot of time.", "Im similar, especially wgen I had a paper due. Essentially, make it difficult for yourself. Uninstall your games, get the News Feed Eraducator Chrome Extension for Facebook, gradually unsubscribe from subreddits so theres less content. I find using the gaming as a reward CAN help, but only if youre strict. You can play, but really the dishes have to be done first. And you havent vaccuumed in forever. And you should get some dinner on (real cooking will help here, not just oven food), and then you should probably shower. By this time, its too late to play, but you can play tomorrow. Repeat forever. ", "Keep your computer in a separate physical space AND DON'T GO TO THAT SPACE UNLESS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY.\n\nFrom there, remove games from your mobile devices and cut off Internet or you'll replace that habit with being on your phone/tablet all the time.\n\nKeep a number of interesting books around you and you'll gravitate to reading to fill your time until the craving stops.\n\nSource: Doing it myself. Still figuring out how to keep my phone from the Internet to keep me off it, though. :-/" ]

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[ "How to preform better at (written) exams I'm an university student and I am in the middle of my mid-terms. I face the same problem every time when making an exam:\n\n- I read to fast, which makes me choose the wrong answer\n- I have a hard time understanding the underlying meaning of the questions\n\nThe first problem is easy to solve, however I lose multiple points every exam due to not interpreting the question (or the answers) correctly. What are some mental trics to analyze the questions and answers better for their underlying meaning?\n\nTo make a clearer image of the problem: Most of the time I KNOW the answer when the question is (later) further explained by a fellow student.. I just get some sort of 'black out' which makes me unable to figure out what the 'real question (/answer) is' .\n\nThanks in advance :)", "How to preform better at (written) exams I'm an university student and I am in the middle of my mid-terms. I face the same problem every time when making an exam:\n\n- I read to fast, which makes me choose the wrong answer\n- I have a hard time understanding the underlying meaning of the questions\n\nThe first problem is easy to solve, however I lose multiple points every exam due to not interpreting the question (or the answers) correctly. What are some mental trics to analyze the questions and answers better for their underlying meaning?\n\nTo make a clearer image of the problem: Most of the time I KNOW the answer when the question is (later) further explained by a fellow student.. I just get some sort of 'black out' which makes me unable to figure out what the 'real question (/answer) is' .\n\nThanks in advance :)", "How to preform better at (written) exams I'm an university student and I am in the middle of my mid-terms. I face the same problem every time when making an exam:\n\n- I read to fast, which makes me choose the wrong answer\n- I have a hard time understanding the underlying meaning of the questions\n\nThe first problem is easy to solve, however I lose multiple points every exam due to not interpreting the question (or the answers) correctly. What are some mental trics to analyze the questions and answers better for their underlying meaning?\n\nTo make a clearer image of the problem: Most of the time I KNOW the answer when the question is (later) further explained by a fellow student.. I just get some sort of 'black out' which makes me unable to figure out what the 'real question (/answer) is' .\n\nThanks in advance :)", "How to preform better at (written) exams I'm an university student and I am in the middle of my mid-terms. I face the same problem every time when making an exam:\n\n- I read to fast, which makes me choose the wrong answer\n- I have a hard time understanding the underlying meaning of the questions\n\nThe first problem is easy to solve, however I lose multiple points every exam due to not interpreting the question (or the answers) correctly. What are some mental trics to analyze the questions and answers better for their underlying meaning?\n\nTo make a clearer image of the problem: Most of the time I KNOW the answer when the question is (later) further explained by a fellow student.. I just get some sort of 'black out' which makes me unable to figure out what the 'real question (/answer) is' .\n\nThanks in advance :)", "How to preform better at (written) exams I'm an university student and I am in the middle of my mid-terms. I face the same problem every time when making an exam:\n\n- I read to fast, which makes me choose the wrong answer\n- I have a hard time understanding the underlying meaning of the questions\n\nThe first problem is easy to solve, however I lose multiple points every exam due to not interpreting the question (or the answers) correctly. What are some mental trics to analyze the questions and answers better for their underlying meaning?\n\nTo make a clearer image of the problem: Most of the time I KNOW the answer when the question is (later) further explained by a fellow student.. I just get some sort of 'black out' which makes me unable to figure out what the 'real question (/answer) is' .\n\nThanks in advance :)", "How to preform better at (written) exams I'm an university student and I am in the middle of my mid-terms. I face the same problem every time when making an exam:\n\n- I read to fast, which makes me choose the wrong answer\n- I have a hard time understanding the underlying meaning of the questions\n\nThe first problem is easy to solve, however I lose multiple points every exam due to not interpreting the question (or the answers) correctly. What are some mental trics to analyze the questions and answers better for their underlying meaning?\n\nTo make a clearer image of the problem: Most of the time I KNOW the answer when the question is (later) further explained by a fellow student.. I just get some sort of 'black out' which makes me unable to figure out what the 'real question (/answer) is' .\n\nThanks in advance :)", "How to preform better at (written) exams I'm an university student and I am in the middle of my mid-terms. I face the same problem every time when making an exam:\n\n- I read to fast, which makes me choose the wrong answer\n- I have a hard time understanding the underlying meaning of the questions\n\nThe first problem is easy to solve, however I lose multiple points every exam due to not interpreting the question (or the answers) correctly. What are some mental trics to analyze the questions and answers better for their underlying meaning?\n\nTo make a clearer image of the problem: Most of the time I KNOW the answer when the question is (later) further explained by a fellow student.. I just get some sort of 'black out' which makes me unable to figure out what the 'real question (/answer) is' .\n\nThanks in advance :)" ]

[ "*Perform\n*too\n*tricks\n\nArgh.\n\n1. Read carefully. \n2. Go back over your questions/answers at the end of each page.\n3. Use every dang minute of testing time. It's all yours and it's stupid to rush.\n4. Review again once you've completed. Look for tricky wording. ", "re-read the question a few times, then do it again slowly. Dissect the question word for word and mumble out loud if you can. ", "Read the questions \"aloud\" (mouth them). To the side, write down the important most important part(s) to the question (underline as you read). If you can, sketch out the problem in some way. I also sometimes crossed out the aspects of the question that I already covered in my thought process.", "YMMV, but this is what I did:\n\nGo through the test and quickly answer all the questions you know 100% (these are the ones that you know the answer to without even reading the answer choices). Mark the ones that you have even the slightest doubt about. Go back through and spend a moment puzzling them out. If it takes you more than about 45 seconds to figure it out, skip and move onto the next one. Repeat until you have answered all of the questions. \n\nTo make sure you've got the right answer, plug the answer into the question and say it back to yourself (silently). For example, (question) What color are the lights in a traffic light? (answer b.) Yellow, green, blue. (answer d.) Red, yellow, green. \"Yellow, blue and green are the colors of a traffic light.\" \"Red, yellow and green are the colors of a traffic light.\" The wrong answer should sound off. ", "If you're confused by a question, put a question mark by it and move on. Then, when you finish all the other questions, move back to it. Maybe you'll notice something the second time you read it that you didn't notice the first time. Even if you don't, this is a good way to avoid spending 20 minutes on a question you'll get wrong anyways, and running out of time.", "I have found that I do best when I read the call of the question first. That way I know what I am looking for when I go through the question and know what information is important.\n\nAnother big thing for written questions is to take some time to outline your answer. Sounds basic but makes a huge difference.", "At uni, I used to highlight the important words in a question. \"describe\" \"Evaluate\" \"list\" etc. I would do this to all the questions. Before even attempting to answer any. Read the entire papers questions doing this. And then go back to them and re-read the question. And then answer.\n\n\nWe also always had access to previous papers as practice leading up to exams. I would make sure I answered ALL of them, got the lecturer to run through what was right and wrong. And got advice on all of them. And I would re-write the answers over and over again as part of my revision. Until I could write it on auto pilot. Usually questions repeat themselves after a few years or are very similar. This, I found, invaluable. " ]

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[ "I am heading back to college, and I am commuting. Does anybody have any tips for a commuter living and working out of their cars? I've been to college before. I've learned the tips and tricks for success in class. I've been down the road of socializing in college. I commuted to college before. However, this time it will be on a more full time basis. I will be extremely thankful for any tips and tricks! ", "I am heading back to college, and I am commuting. Does anybody have any tips for a commuter living and working out of their cars? I've been to college before. I've learned the tips and tricks for success in class. I've been down the road of socializing in college. I commuted to college before. However, this time it will be on a more full time basis. I will be extremely thankful for any tips and tricks! ", "I am heading back to college, and I am commuting. Does anybody have any tips for a commuter living and working out of their cars? I've been to college before. I've learned the tips and tricks for success in class. I've been down the road of socializing in college. I commuted to college before. However, this time it will be on a more full time basis. I will be extremely thankful for any tips and tricks! ", "I am heading back to college, and I am commuting. Does anybody have any tips for a commuter living and working out of their cars? I've been to college before. I've learned the tips and tricks for success in class. I've been down the road of socializing in college. I commuted to college before. However, this time it will be on a more full time basis. I will be extremely thankful for any tips and tricks! ", "I am heading back to college, and I am commuting. Does anybody have any tips for a commuter living and working out of their cars? I've been to college before. I've learned the tips and tricks for success in class. I've been down the road of socializing in college. I commuted to college before. However, this time it will be on a more full time basis. I will be extremely thankful for any tips and tricks! " ]

[ "Listen to podcasts or Audiobooks as you drive. Alternatively, record your lectures and listen to them again during the commute. ", "I work in sales so my car is my office and the passenger seat is my desk. Place a squat hard plastic tub on the passenger seat and anything you put on the seat goes in the tub instead. When someone needs to sit there you just take the whole tub out saving you time in having to clean the trash, receipts, important papers, pens, change, toothpicks, floss sticks, etc. from the cushion and embarrassment from driving like a slob. You're just a more efficient slob now.", "Was an architecture student with a 45 minute commute: I would leave early (about 2 hours before a class) in anticipation of traffic and parking, and I would try to schedule my classes for less days and with a few hours in between whenever possible. Scheduling classes in the morning and the last ones to end around 7pm allowed me the opportunity to avoid morning and evening rush hour traffic. Though there were countless times that I would pull allnighters in studio and I would also ask my friends if I could stay at their places.\n\nRecommended for traffic: water and music, I avoided studying while driving as it was usually my time off and music does relax you.", "Take healthy snacks to avoid paying hefty prices on campus. Stay as organized as possible. Keep a spare set of electronic chargers, clothing, & medication in case there is an emergency. ", "Keep your car clean. Anytime you leave your car, take the trash, food, or other stuff you don't need in there out. I started commuting a lot more for work, and sometimes I would get lazy and leave empty water bottles and extra paperwork in there, then after a few days it starts looking like a mess. So now every day when I get home I clean out the trash from drive through breakfast, drink bottles, etc so if anyone has to see my car, they see something neat and presentable." ]

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[ "do's and don'ts when starting a graduate job Never worked full time before in a big business environment for a prolonged period of time. Any tips so I can make a good impression please :)", "do's and don'ts when starting a graduate job Never worked full time before in a big business environment for a prolonged period of time. Any tips so I can make a good impression please :)", "do's and don'ts when starting a graduate job Never worked full time before in a big business environment for a prolonged period of time. Any tips so I can make a good impression please :)", "do's and don'ts when starting a graduate job Never worked full time before in a big business environment for a prolonged period of time. Any tips so I can make a good impression please :)" ]

[ "One thing that really irks me with new hires is when they don't take an interest in their own development.\n\nInstead of saying \"I don't know how to do that\", ask \"how do I do this?\".\n\nMight seem obvious but it really makes a difference.", "I've read a few things on here and working a summer internship I can confirm this: be nice to your coworkers and be someone who is pleasant to work with. Also be ON TIME, it might be obvious but many managers and CEOs complain about it. Waking up 5 minutes earlier every day is better than losing your job.", "Be on time. Don't dwaddle about with your phone all the time. Recognize that is part of your job to get along as best you can with everyone there. That means being your least offensive self if you are a naturally very opinionated person. If you have strong religious or political opinions, leave them at home. \n\nTake criticism without getting all crazy defensive. You don't know everything, in fact, you hardly know anything starting off. Lastly, Respect the system. You may not understand why certain paperwork has to be done in triplicate, don't try to cut corners because it doesn't make sense to you yet. There are procedures to most paperwork, especially sales, that has to travel between production, accounting, and general administration. Failure to do so properly, results in a breakdown in the system which means unhappy customer/boss. The systems in place may not be perfect, but you don't know why, it could be for costs or personnel reasons so don't be too critical. And a less than optimal system, if it has compliance- is better than a \"perfect\" system that no one follows. ", "Talk more than you listen, do your best to remember names, ask for book reccos for professional/industry development, be 5 mins early every day, keep away from office politics and focus on good communication with your boss. You'll do great, and you'll learn a lot. Congrats on the gig. " ]

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[ "How to deal with tiny college desks I'm really frustrated by the tiny desks in my college classes. What is the best way to deal with this? Is there some sort of desk extender I can use? Should I bring in my own desk? Something else?", "How to deal with tiny college desks I'm really frustrated by the tiny desks in my college classes. What is the best way to deal with this? Is there some sort of desk extender I can use? Should I bring in my own desk? Something else?" ]

[ "Use a spiral notebook for notes and keep your papers in an accordion folder, or use your laptop. You don't need to bring your textbook to class for many classes. If that doesn't work, just sit somewhere where there's another desk beside you and keep other things on the other desk. ", "I usually just find a seat with an empty desk next to me, so I can use that as a second desk. \n\nAlso, get an outrageously wide binder and use it as a table." ]

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[ "How to use free health care? I basically have free health care for the rest of the year since I met my annual out of pocket maximum. How can I let my insurance pay while I take care of myself lavishly.", "How to use free health care? I basically have free health care for the rest of the year since I met my annual out of pocket maximum. How can I let my insurance pay while I take care of myself lavishly.", "How to use free health care? I basically have free health care for the rest of the year since I met my annual out of pocket maximum. How can I let my insurance pay while I take care of myself lavishly.", "How to use free health care? I basically have free health care for the rest of the year since I met my annual out of pocket maximum. How can I let my insurance pay while I take care of myself lavishly." ]

[ "See if your insurance covers chiropractic services! Also, maybe get a full blood panel done to just make sure everything is okay.", "go to your doctor and ask them if there are any tests they think you should have, whether for baseline info or because it could become a concern, maybe, possibly, some day.", "Teeth cleaning. Many health insurance plans provide annual teeth cleaning / dental hygienist visits and they are the body’s version of power washing your pavers.", "Find out if your insurance covers dental &/or vision. If it does, get everything you can done with your teeth first, then get an eye exam & corrective lenses/contacts if needed.\n\nBe sure to get your annual physical & flu shot. Depending on your age, see if it’s time for a colonoscopy or any other age-triggered annual tests." ]

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[ "How to stop that 'full' feeling after eating too much? Yes I know I should have eaten less, but does anyknow know some tips to make you feel better when you have this 'full' feeling?", "How to stop that 'full' feeling after eating too much? Yes I know I should have eaten less, but does anyknow know some tips to make you feel better when you have this 'full' feeling?", "How to stop that 'full' feeling after eating too much? Yes I know I should have eaten less, but does anyknow know some tips to make you feel better when you have this 'full' feeling?", "How to stop that 'full' feeling after eating too much? Yes I know I should have eaten less, but does anyknow know some tips to make you feel better when you have this 'full' feeling?", "How to stop that 'full' feeling after eating too much? Yes I know I should have eaten less, but does anyknow know some tips to make you feel better when you have this 'full' feeling?" ]

[ "It may seem hard, but go for a walk. Any light to moderate exercise will help. Don't overdo it however or else you'll throw up", "In France we have what we call a \"trou normand\", a small plate with a sorbet and strong alcohol (usually apple sorbet and apple liquor), to take between courses. It calms you stomach and gives your apetite back", "Pepto! My wife and I went on vacation, which for us is really just a food tour of a different city, we actually found that pepto cures the \"full feeling\". Says so on the bottle.", "Peppermint tea...aids digestion and won't keep you awake like coffee will if you're wanting to sleep ", "The walking advice was probably the best. For the future the rule of thumb is drink a full glass of water 30 minutes before eating and take 20 minutes to eat your meal. You will be less likely to overeat." ]

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[ "how to land a great student summer job Hey Reddit! I'm a third year student in a non co-op university program, and (like many other students, I'm sure) I've struggled to find a solid summer job that can pay my tuition for Fall term. This time of year, students are already trying to find summer work, and I want to be on top of things and find something early.\n\nWhat has worked for you? Where is the best kind of place to apply? What can I do to make empoyers interested, even though I'd only be available for 5 months? Any help would be really appreciated!", "how to land a great student summer job Hey Reddit! I'm a third year student in a non co-op university program, and (like many other students, I'm sure) I've struggled to find a solid summer job that can pay my tuition for Fall term. This time of year, students are already trying to find summer work, and I want to be on top of things and find something early.\n\nWhat has worked for you? Where is the best kind of place to apply? What can I do to make empoyers interested, even though I'd only be available for 5 months? Any help would be really appreciated!", "how to land a great student summer job Hey Reddit! I'm a third year student in a non co-op university program, and (like many other students, I'm sure) I've struggled to find a solid summer job that can pay my tuition for Fall term. This time of year, students are already trying to find summer work, and I want to be on top of things and find something early.\n\nWhat has worked for you? Where is the best kind of place to apply? What can I do to make empoyers interested, even though I'd only be available for 5 months? Any help would be really appreciated!", "how to land a great student summer job Hey Reddit! I'm a third year student in a non co-op university program, and (like many other students, I'm sure) I've struggled to find a solid summer job that can pay my tuition for Fall term. This time of year, students are already trying to find summer work, and I want to be on top of things and find something early.\n\nWhat has worked for you? Where is the best kind of place to apply? What can I do to make empoyers interested, even though I'd only be available for 5 months? Any help would be really appreciated!", "how to land a great student summer job Hey Reddit! I'm a third year student in a non co-op university program, and (like many other students, I'm sure) I've struggled to find a solid summer job that can pay my tuition for Fall term. This time of year, students are already trying to find summer work, and I want to be on top of things and find something early.\n\nWhat has worked for you? Where is the best kind of place to apply? What can I do to make empoyers interested, even though I'd only be available for 5 months? Any help would be really appreciated!", "how to land a great student summer job Hey Reddit! I'm a third year student in a non co-op university program, and (like many other students, I'm sure) I've struggled to find a solid summer job that can pay my tuition for Fall term. This time of year, students are already trying to find summer work, and I want to be on top of things and find something early.\n\nWhat has worked for you? Where is the best kind of place to apply? What can I do to make empoyers interested, even though I'd only be available for 5 months? Any help would be really appreciated!", "how to land a great student summer job Hey Reddit! I'm a third year student in a non co-op university program, and (like many other students, I'm sure) I've struggled to find a solid summer job that can pay my tuition for Fall term. This time of year, students are already trying to find summer work, and I want to be on top of things and find something early.\n\nWhat has worked for you? Where is the best kind of place to apply? What can I do to make empoyers interested, even though I'd only be available for 5 months? Any help would be really appreciated!", "how to land a great student summer job Hey Reddit! I'm a third year student in a non co-op university program, and (like many other students, I'm sure) I've struggled to find a solid summer job that can pay my tuition for Fall term. This time of year, students are already trying to find summer work, and I want to be on top of things and find something early.\n\nWhat has worked for you? Where is the best kind of place to apply? What can I do to make empoyers interested, even though I'd only be available for 5 months? Any help would be really appreciated!", "how to land a great student summer job Hey Reddit! I'm a third year student in a non co-op university program, and (like many other students, I'm sure) I've struggled to find a solid summer job that can pay my tuition for Fall term. This time of year, students are already trying to find summer work, and I want to be on top of things and find something early.\n\nWhat has worked for you? Where is the best kind of place to apply? What can I do to make empoyers interested, even though I'd only be available for 5 months? Any help would be really appreciated!", "how to land a great student summer job Hey Reddit! I'm a third year student in a non co-op university program, and (like many other students, I'm sure) I've struggled to find a solid summer job that can pay my tuition for Fall term. This time of year, students are already trying to find summer work, and I want to be on top of things and find something early.\n\nWhat has worked for you? Where is the best kind of place to apply? What can I do to make empoyers interested, even though I'd only be available for 5 months? Any help would be really appreciated!" ]

[ "Talk to your advisor. I was employed by my advisor as a research assistant summer my sophomore year and then the department head hired me as a student worker for the next two years I was there. All it takes is asking.", "Want a serving / bar job? Check craigslist, perfect your resume, walk downtown by the bars and ask if they're hiring.\n\nWant something in your field? Go to your career center and check listings. If you have a family friend that is high up in a business, ask them if they'd like an intern.", "This became too much for one paragraph:\n\n1. Use any sort of career center your school may have to find job postings. Apply for everything and anything. Apply for on-campus jobs (i.e. student assistant, tutor, grading,research assistant) \n2. Talk to your advisors and professors, they often have industry contacts. Go to interviews, almost any interview will be good interview experience. Be confident and willing to learn. Say something about yourself that makes the interviewer remember you. They probably did several interviews, how do you make yourself stand out? In my experience half of the interview is them determining whether or not they think they would work well with you. \n3. Depending on your major, there are \"learning center\" places like Kumon (for example) or other SAT or test prep centers and they're often happy to hire someone other than a high school student. Sometimes these jobs are postedo n Craigslist. Don't discount Craigslist, but do take it with a grain of salt. Also, online tutoring via web sessions. I haven't personally done this but I know others who do. \n4. Often employers are flexible with students and their schedules, so maybe consider being more open to extending that 5 months and working and studying. \n5. Apply for financial aid? \n\nGood Luck!", "Start looking now. Network, network, network.\n\nIf you are a third year student, you might want to network with any profs you have made connections with, same with any alumni in your field - especially if your field is specific. \n\nWhere I am (Ontario, Canada) job postings for the Ontario Public Service for summer students go out around mid-February to mid-March. I would imagine it would be similar for the Federal public service as well. Now some of these jobs may still be minimum wage, but keeping in mind that next year is your last year of school and that students hired can work for a max. of 2 Summers including after their last term, this could bode well for you next year. The pay might still be around minimum wage, but guaranteed hours/wages and good work environments might make up for it.\n\nI started as a Summer student 3 years ago and was asked to stay on full time during my second Summer - now have full time permanent job in field I love!\n\nSummer jobs shouldn't be viewed as disposable if you get one in a professional (better yet, your field of study!) field - understanding that and letting your employer know that you understand that might help soften the '5 month availability' downside. Even if it's just 5 months, employers definitely want someone as committed as if it were 5 years. \n\n", "If you're just looking for a summer job, think seasonal industries. Lifeguard, road crew flagger (in some areas that's great money - in my last state those jobs paid about $20 base pay and has tons and tons of overtime), my son is a wilderness firefighter (if you're in good shape), park trail maintenance (or grounds keeping for the parks department). ", "I think it really depends on your field, but it really boils down to just going in to a place you're interested in, and expressing that interest. Ask if they have any positions available, if they say know find a way to politely ask for an application just in case, and like Justinianic said, check with your advisor. Also check your university's job listings nearby if they have a page like that. Good luck.", "I am in the software field and we close the application process for summer interns in January. This includes internships for R&D, sales, marketing and product management. My advice, start as soon after the fall semester. Look for events on campus where recruiters might be meeting with students and go. Reach out to your relatives, friends of your parents and parents of friends who work in companies where you would like to work and network. The best thing you can do is take advantage of existing relationships. ", "Connections. I searched for months, couldn't find anything. Then an alumni of my fraternity told me that his company was looking for summer workers. I got the job and worked it for three years. ", "Check the job opportunities of the towns around you. My hometown had a summer student program specifically for students who are in post secondary. ", "Check the city websites for your area. Jobs for summer youth program workers and other seasonal jobs are typically listed there. Also, residential camps tend to pay well and rely on repeat counsellors. I had good luck with those when internships were in short supply." ]

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[ "How to get over fear of applications, form filling, general personal administrative tasks? I feel like I almost have a phobia of doing administrative tasks. Maybe I'm not using the right word but I'm referring to things like submitting applications, reading up on guidelines and policies, etc.\n\nThis is mostly related to academics and career. I was always late in reviewing requirements for my program and would never plan ahead, like drop a course here, repeat a course there to get my grades balanced.\n\nThis became a huge problem because it's transferred into my career. I'm just so behind compared to other people my age in the same career. \n\nIt's not a phobia per se but it has similar traits. I just have an irrational fear sometimes of reviewing requirements, applying for things on time, I will always half-ass it and regret later. I have to start an online course this month for post-grad studies and every time I think about reviewing the outline my body just shudders and I distract myself with something else. When I do force myself to look at it, i just know I will want to make it as quick as possible and leave the site as fast as I can. This will lead to me missing something important and regretting it. \n\nIt may be hard to understand, and also sounds like laziness and procrastination, but it's a bit different from that. ", "How to get over fear of applications, form filling, general personal administrative tasks? I feel like I almost have a phobia of doing administrative tasks. Maybe I'm not using the right word but I'm referring to things like submitting applications, reading up on guidelines and policies, etc.\n\nThis is mostly related to academics and career. I was always late in reviewing requirements for my program and would never plan ahead, like drop a course here, repeat a course there to get my grades balanced.\n\nThis became a huge problem because it's transferred into my career. I'm just so behind compared to other people my age in the same career. \n\nIt's not a phobia per se but it has similar traits. I just have an irrational fear sometimes of reviewing requirements, applying for things on time, I will always half-ass it and regret later. I have to start an online course this month for post-grad studies and every time I think about reviewing the outline my body just shudders and I distract myself with something else. When I do force myself to look at it, i just know I will want to make it as quick as possible and leave the site as fast as I can. This will lead to me missing something important and regretting it. \n\nIt may be hard to understand, and also sounds like laziness and procrastination, but it's a bit different from that. ", "How to get over fear of applications, form filling, general personal administrative tasks? I feel like I almost have a phobia of doing administrative tasks. Maybe I'm not using the right word but I'm referring to things like submitting applications, reading up on guidelines and policies, etc.\n\nThis is mostly related to academics and career. I was always late in reviewing requirements for my program and would never plan ahead, like drop a course here, repeat a course there to get my grades balanced.\n\nThis became a huge problem because it's transferred into my career. I'm just so behind compared to other people my age in the same career. \n\nIt's not a phobia per se but it has similar traits. I just have an irrational fear sometimes of reviewing requirements, applying for things on time, I will always half-ass it and regret later. I have to start an online course this month for post-grad studies and every time I think about reviewing the outline my body just shudders and I distract myself with something else. When I do force myself to look at it, i just know I will want to make it as quick as possible and leave the site as fast as I can. This will lead to me missing something important and regretting it. \n\nIt may be hard to understand, and also sounds like laziness and procrastination, but it's a bit different from that. ", "How to get over fear of applications, form filling, general personal administrative tasks? I feel like I almost have a phobia of doing administrative tasks. Maybe I'm not using the right word but I'm referring to things like submitting applications, reading up on guidelines and policies, etc.\n\nThis is mostly related to academics and career. I was always late in reviewing requirements for my program and would never plan ahead, like drop a course here, repeat a course there to get my grades balanced.\n\nThis became a huge problem because it's transferred into my career. I'm just so behind compared to other people my age in the same career. \n\nIt's not a phobia per se but it has similar traits. I just have an irrational fear sometimes of reviewing requirements, applying for things on time, I will always half-ass it and regret later. I have to start an online course this month for post-grad studies and every time I think about reviewing the outline my body just shudders and I distract myself with something else. When I do force myself to look at it, i just know I will want to make it as quick as possible and leave the site as fast as I can. This will lead to me missing something important and regretting it. \n\nIt may be hard to understand, and also sounds like laziness and procrastination, but it's a bit different from that. ", "How to get over fear of applications, form filling, general personal administrative tasks? I feel like I almost have a phobia of doing administrative tasks. Maybe I'm not using the right word but I'm referring to things like submitting applications, reading up on guidelines and policies, etc.\n\nThis is mostly related to academics and career. I was always late in reviewing requirements for my program and would never plan ahead, like drop a course here, repeat a course there to get my grades balanced.\n\nThis became a huge problem because it's transferred into my career. I'm just so behind compared to other people my age in the same career. \n\nIt's not a phobia per se but it has similar traits. I just have an irrational fear sometimes of reviewing requirements, applying for things on time, I will always half-ass it and regret later. I have to start an online course this month for post-grad studies and every time I think about reviewing the outline my body just shudders and I distract myself with something else. When I do force myself to look at it, i just know I will want to make it as quick as possible and leave the site as fast as I can. This will lead to me missing something important and regretting it. \n\nIt may be hard to understand, and also sounds like laziness and procrastination, but it's a bit different from that. ", "How to get over fear of applications, form filling, general personal administrative tasks? I feel like I almost have a phobia of doing administrative tasks. Maybe I'm not using the right word but I'm referring to things like submitting applications, reading up on guidelines and policies, etc.\n\nThis is mostly related to academics and career. I was always late in reviewing requirements for my program and would never plan ahead, like drop a course here, repeat a course there to get my grades balanced.\n\nThis became a huge problem because it's transferred into my career. I'm just so behind compared to other people my age in the same career. \n\nIt's not a phobia per se but it has similar traits. I just have an irrational fear sometimes of reviewing requirements, applying for things on time, I will always half-ass it and regret later. I have to start an online course this month for post-grad studies and every time I think about reviewing the outline my body just shudders and I distract myself with something else. When I do force myself to look at it, i just know I will want to make it as quick as possible and leave the site as fast as I can. This will lead to me missing something important and regretting it. \n\nIt may be hard to understand, and also sounds like laziness and procrastination, but it's a bit different from that. ", "How to get over fear of applications, form filling, general personal administrative tasks? I feel like I almost have a phobia of doing administrative tasks. Maybe I'm not using the right word but I'm referring to things like submitting applications, reading up on guidelines and policies, etc.\n\nThis is mostly related to academics and career. I was always late in reviewing requirements for my program and would never plan ahead, like drop a course here, repeat a course there to get my grades balanced.\n\nThis became a huge problem because it's transferred into my career. I'm just so behind compared to other people my age in the same career. \n\nIt's not a phobia per se but it has similar traits. I just have an irrational fear sometimes of reviewing requirements, applying for things on time, I will always half-ass it and regret later. I have to start an online course this month for post-grad studies and every time I think about reviewing the outline my body just shudders and I distract myself with something else. When I do force myself to look at it, i just know I will want to make it as quick as possible and leave the site as fast as I can. This will lead to me missing something important and regretting it. \n\nIt may be hard to understand, and also sounds like laziness and procrastination, but it's a bit different from that. ", "How to get over fear of applications, form filling, general personal administrative tasks? I feel like I almost have a phobia of doing administrative tasks. Maybe I'm not using the right word but I'm referring to things like submitting applications, reading up on guidelines and policies, etc.\n\nThis is mostly related to academics and career. I was always late in reviewing requirements for my program and would never plan ahead, like drop a course here, repeat a course there to get my grades balanced.\n\nThis became a huge problem because it's transferred into my career. I'm just so behind compared to other people my age in the same career. \n\nIt's not a phobia per se but it has similar traits. I just have an irrational fear sometimes of reviewing requirements, applying for things on time, I will always half-ass it and regret later. I have to start an online course this month for post-grad studies and every time I think about reviewing the outline my body just shudders and I distract myself with something else. When I do force myself to look at it, i just know I will want to make it as quick as possible and leave the site as fast as I can. This will lead to me missing something important and regretting it. \n\nIt may be hard to understand, and also sounds like laziness and procrastination, but it's a bit different from that. ", "How to get over fear of applications, form filling, general personal administrative tasks? I feel like I almost have a phobia of doing administrative tasks. Maybe I'm not using the right word but I'm referring to things like submitting applications, reading up on guidelines and policies, etc.\n\nThis is mostly related to academics and career. I was always late in reviewing requirements for my program and would never plan ahead, like drop a course here, repeat a course there to get my grades balanced.\n\nThis became a huge problem because it's transferred into my career. I'm just so behind compared to other people my age in the same career. \n\nIt's not a phobia per se but it has similar traits. I just have an irrational fear sometimes of reviewing requirements, applying for things on time, I will always half-ass it and regret later. I have to start an online course this month for post-grad studies and every time I think about reviewing the outline my body just shudders and I distract myself with something else. When I do force myself to look at it, i just know I will want to make it as quick as possible and leave the site as fast as I can. This will lead to me missing something important and regretting it. \n\nIt may be hard to understand, and also sounds like laziness and procrastination, but it's a bit different from that. ", "How to get over fear of applications, form filling, general personal administrative tasks? I feel like I almost have a phobia of doing administrative tasks. Maybe I'm not using the right word but I'm referring to things like submitting applications, reading up on guidelines and policies, etc.\n\nThis is mostly related to academics and career. I was always late in reviewing requirements for my program and would never plan ahead, like drop a course here, repeat a course there to get my grades balanced.\n\nThis became a huge problem because it's transferred into my career. I'm just so behind compared to other people my age in the same career. \n\nIt's not a phobia per se but it has similar traits. I just have an irrational fear sometimes of reviewing requirements, applying for things on time, I will always half-ass it and regret later. I have to start an online course this month for post-grad studies and every time I think about reviewing the outline my body just shudders and I distract myself with something else. When I do force myself to look at it, i just know I will want to make it as quick as possible and leave the site as fast as I can. This will lead to me missing something important and regretting it. \n\nIt may be hard to understand, and also sounds like laziness and procrastination, but it's a bit different from that. " ]

[ "I know what you mean. I'm dealing with the same problem right now. It's really odd, because for me it doesn't apply to academics. I actually relish doing that kind of administrative work when it relates to my studies, but for anything else, I just have tremendous difficulty forcing myself to do it. The higher the stakes, the less internal resources I have to deal with it. It's getting to be a real problem.", "Hey!\n\nAs far as your uneasiness with administrative tasks, that's just one thing you'll get better at the more you do it. Just relax, everybody has to do that sort of stuff, it's not just you!\n\nI was the same way for a long time -- being unable to sit down and digest a syllabus, or plan out into the future. It sounds like you really need a little organization in your life and with that I'm going to recommend [/r/theXeffect](https://www.reddit.com/r/theXeffect).\n\nThis sub might help you get and stay on track. By giving yourself a physical reminder, and satisfaction of crossing off you can easily overcome your scheduling problems. Time management is incredibly important to learn and it's never too late!", "You could try sitting down with someone and looking over the forms/applications/whatever with them? That way you can talk through what exactly you need to do, ask questions, and ask them \"Do you think I filled this out right?\"\n\nEven though you're taking an online course, I bet there is a counselor/course adviser you can talk to to help you fill out forms and stuff, because it's pretty common for people to have questions about stuff like that. Try looking for a phone number for your school, or even better see if you can make an appointment to meet with someone. Just ask \"I'm not sure if I'm doing this right, could you walk me through the steps?\"\n\nIf you can't find anyone like that, maybe just contact a friend to vent to about it. \"Ugh paperwork sucks but I gotta do it\". Some way to verbally commit to what you're doing helps.", "It does sound like a fear, mixed with ocd. I'd practice saying affirming and non threatening statements aloud about the activity, challenging yourself to do a little at a time, in baby steps, and work on breathing and m", "Try paying someone to do them for you. Hire someone on craigslist for a couple hours, pay them relatively well, and get all your shit done. \n\nYou may find that the absurdity of what you're doing, just to fill out some paperwork, will snap you out of your phobia.", "The White Stripes - Little Acorns \n\nhttps://g.co/kgs/qQlpVu\n\n\"When problems overwhelm us and sadness smothers us, where do we find the will and the courage to continue? Well, the answer may come in the caring voice of a friend, a chance encounter with a book, or from a personal faith. For Janet help came from her faith, but it also from a squirrel. Shortly after her divorce, Janet lost her father, then she lost her job. She had mounting money problems. But Janet not only survived, she worked her way out of despondency and now she says, life is good again. How could this happen? She told me that late one Autumn day when she was at her lowest she watched a squirrel storing up nuts for the winter, one at a time he would take them to the nest. And she thought, if that squirrel can take care of himself with the harsh winter coming along, then so can I. Once I broke my problems into small pieces I was able to carry them, just like those acorns, one at a time.\"", "OP, have you ever found a solution to this? It only occurred to me now that I'm not unique in this \"phobia/panic attacks/intense anxiety\" with anything to do with administration stuff alone (it's easy as pie to do it for others). Hence, asking here again.", "Is it doing the tasks in their entirety that scares you? I like to take all my menial tasks and break them down into steps that can be accomplished in less than one hour. \n\nI keep a notebook with a few different lists and I'm certain that I can knock out at least a few steps each day. \n\nThis makes the steps easier to organize , easier to start, you can choose a step from a list based on your mindset, you can delegate and get tasks done in parallel, etc.\n\nYoud be amazed at how much you can get accomplished by doing tasks in many small steps. ", "I have a similar problem. Doing my expense report, paying bills, buying birthday presents, etc., are all things I do at the absolute last minute. Years ago a friend brought up the idea of over perfectionism and it really didn't click at the time. Now I kind of get it. Doing things at the last minute without time to do a good job somehow allows me to accept doing a poor job of something and shift the blame to the time crunch instead of myself and my abilities. And admitting that I'm not able to do something excellently, or at least well, is difficult for me to cope with. It's an immature way of thinking for an adult. ", "Because its so tedious! \n\nI have to almost bribe myself to do it. The only way I manage to get through it is by drinking before I start so it makes it seem less \"difficult\" \n\nAdmin related tasks are my Achilles heel. " ]

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[ "How to pick a good apple that isn't mealy or grainy. I love a good, fresh apple. However, I have trouble picking the good ones. Half the time, I get a grainy, mealy apple. I don't know until I cut into it, though.\n\nIs there a good way to tell how the inside of an apple will be, before purchasing it?", "How to pick a good apple that isn't mealy or grainy. I love a good, fresh apple. However, I have trouble picking the good ones. Half the time, I get a grainy, mealy apple. I don't know until I cut into it, though.\n\nIs there a good way to tell how the inside of an apple will be, before purchasing it?" ]

[ "Everytime you have an apple, make sure to slightly squeeze it with you fingers to ascertain it's softness, kind of like you would with an avocado. Over time, you'll start to recognize which ones taste the best for you!", "Different apples are in season at different times of year, so getting different varieties at different points should help, couldn't tell you which Apple at which time though " ]

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[ "How to Be Professional I know this might be really basic for some, but a lot of us are just 25-year-old children thrown into the workplace with no sense of what professionalism actually is. Sometimes we say the wrong thing or handle a problem the wrong way. I'm learning the hard way, and I wasn't able to find any LPTs in the archive.", "How to Be Professional I know this might be really basic for some, but a lot of us are just 25-year-old children thrown into the workplace with no sense of what professionalism actually is. Sometimes we say the wrong thing or handle a problem the wrong way. I'm learning the hard way, and I wasn't able to find any LPTs in the archive.", "How to Be Professional I know this might be really basic for some, but a lot of us are just 25-year-old children thrown into the workplace with no sense of what professionalism actually is. Sometimes we say the wrong thing or handle a problem the wrong way. I'm learning the hard way, and I wasn't able to find any LPTs in the archive.", "How to Be Professional I know this might be really basic for some, but a lot of us are just 25-year-old children thrown into the workplace with no sense of what professionalism actually is. Sometimes we say the wrong thing or handle a problem the wrong way. I'm learning the hard way, and I wasn't able to find any LPTs in the archive.", "How to Be Professional I know this might be really basic for some, but a lot of us are just 25-year-old children thrown into the workplace with no sense of what professionalism actually is. Sometimes we say the wrong thing or handle a problem the wrong way. I'm learning the hard way, and I wasn't able to find any LPTs in the archive.", "How to Be Professional I know this might be really basic for some, but a lot of us are just 25-year-old children thrown into the workplace with no sense of what professionalism actually is. Sometimes we say the wrong thing or handle a problem the wrong way. I'm learning the hard way, and I wasn't able to find any LPTs in the archive." ]

[ "-Dress for the job you want, not the one you have. It's better to be overdressed than underdressed. Believe it or not, your appearance alone can give someone the perception of professionalism, even before your actions do.\n\n-Be professional, but not necessarily formal. Smile, be friendly, but don't get to the point of being inappropriate. If you even have an inkling that something might be inappropriate for the workplace, refrain from saying/doing it.\n\n-Have a firm handshake. This will add to the \"appearance\" of professionalism, and make you seem assertive and confident as well.\n\n-With whatever you do, hold yourself to a higher standard than you otherwise would. Make sure you always submit work that is completed with the utmost diligence and due care.\n\n-Be punctual. Make sure to submit work early and be early for meetings and such. \"If you're early, you're on time. If you're on time, you're late. If you're late, don't show up.\" That's a common saying, but don't skip something if you're late. Try and bring some food if you are late, and make sure to apologize and say you won't let it happen again.\n\nTo be perfectly honest, defining professionalism in a universal sense is difficult. That's because every job is different, and every company has its own culture. Although one company might allow something, another company in the same industry might not tolerate it. It's up to you to gauge the corporate culture and adhere to it as best you can.\n\nI've just listed some things I think would apply to most jobs. This is not comprehensive by any means; it's just some things that I've implemented and noticed from others in my own (limited) experience. Hope it helps!", "I'll just add to the other good replies here: \n \n- Rule #1: No surprises for your boss. Something not going well, something going to be delivered late, some customer getting pissed off? Let your boss know what's happening sooner rather than later. Preferably with a plan of action for how you are planning to deal with it and prevent it from happening again. But don't fail to inform because you can't come up with a solution on your own right away. Sometimes you need your boss to help. In a good organization, that's what they are there for. \n \n- A professional cares about getting the job done well, not with their personal glory and career advancement. If you do the former, the latter will generally follow. This doesn't mean that you should treat people like crap because the job is all that matters, though. You need other people to get the job done, either now or in the future. Having people hate you won't make you more effective on the job. \n \n- Where possible, be data-driven. Decisions should be made on the basis of facts, not opinions and feelings. And even when this isn't practical beforehand, it should be possible after the fact. If you truly care about an outcome, you measure it. And take actions based on those measurements. \n \n\n- Think before you speak. Get into the habit of pausing a bit to reflect upon what you are going to say, particularly in a group setting....Does it get your point across clearly? Is there a chance it could be misconstrued? In addition to improving the quality of what you say, it will give an appearance of thoughtfulness, and will help reduce the \"ummms\" that unconsciously creep into much of what we say. You don't have to be the quickest talker; be the best. People will eventually seek out your thoughts. \n \n- Apply this to written communications also. Read and then re-read anything you write before it leaves your desk. Make sure that there aren't any stupid spelling or grammar errors; those make it look like you are sloppy. Pros aren't sloppy. Make sure what you are saying is comprehensible and logical. If there's a possibility that someone needs information they don't necessarily have to understand what you are writing about, provide it in some fashion. \n \n- Try to look at issues/ideas from the perspective of other people or other job functions. How do you think they would see your ideas? Is your idea the best for the organization overall? How would you convince someone of that? \n \n- Always treat others with respect. In most workplaces, you need the entire team to be functioning well for the organization to do well as a whole. People who are smarting over (perceived) slights and insults won't be doing their best. People who don't like dealing with you won't be helping you to get the job done. \n \n- Apply a healthy measure of self-doubt to every new idea you come up with. You aren't a god and you aren't perfect. Try to find ways to objectively figure out if your point of view is truly the best one....not just because it is yours. \n \n- Once you do put your ideas forward, do it with firm confidence. You've looked at the issues and the data and come up with the best way forward. Put it out like that. Don't be wishy-washy or display false modesty. But don't be cocky; there's no place for that in a professional environment, and it makes you look stupid if your idea doesn't work out. And despite everything, sometimes that will happen. \n \n- And then, if someone comes up with something else, give it honest consideration against your own idea. Be open to the possibility that someone else might have a better idea than yours, and if they truly have, say so and adapt to their idea. Maybe even improve upon it. That's how an effective team works. \n ", "I highly recommend the following site:\n\nhttp://www.manager-tools.com/\n\nVery informative; put together by two managers.", "\nHow to be professorial\n\nI run a small company 10 people..this is what i look for in new employees and suppliers/vendors\n\n1) state clearly what you will do (ex. \"thank you for the interview , i will call you Tuesday morning to follow up\")\n\n2) Do what you said (ex. call Tuesday morning at 9am (most profesional)\n\nbe on time (a little early is even better)\n\nbe prepared (ex. were having a meeting about ideas for new brochure design ..you search for nice brochures (IYO) online , print and bring with you to meeting)\n\nwrite things down (take notes and dont lose them..you be surprised how often someone says, what did we say last time we talked etc)\n\nkeep organized -\n\n(a) everything has a place \n(b) everything in its place \n\n(ex. brainstorming materials for design, instead of strewn about, you have a file , you can find anything someone asks for in a a few moments)\n\nsend follow up communication and summary (ex. \"hi jim , just wanted to follow up and send summary of our last meeting . we talked about x,y,z list them out.. )\n\nkeep people updated \n\nif you do these things you are above 97% of people in the work force and will be a person EVERY company would want to hire...ie you will be a superstar\n\n(obviously be energetic, affable and humble (ie not self obsessed) and with good humor\n\n", "all you have to do is realize that you don't work for anybody. You are trading a commodity you have, your time, for a commodity someone else has, money. Then, your boss and coworkers become your customers, and it's suddenly simpler to act appropriately.", "I haven't heard these two points yet:\n\nAvoid emotional language if at all possible. If you decide to go for one idea over the other, you should say, \"This idea has some merit, we should follow through with it, pending executive approval.\" rather than, \"I feel like this one would make the customer happiest, I feel that we should go with it, assuming the executives do not feel otherwise.\" When you are interacting in a business environment, you do things because they would be beneficial to your goals, profitable, ect. and not because they make people smile. Often the path you choose is the one with the most hardship, you aren't happy about it, but it is the best and most advantageous path to take.\n\nIt is fine to over-communicate but not fine to under-communicate. If you give too much information, someone will feel as if you wasted a few minutes or an hour of their time. If you do not give them enough information, you might waste weeks or months of their time. Try to get your point across, then give them either a chance to clarify or the information with which they can answer the questions on their own." ]

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[ "am I being scammed? Hi,\n\nI recently offered an ATV for sale & posted the ad on many sale services ad (like E-Bay but for motors).\n\nA guy contacted me claiming he's from the US & wants to buy the ATV. I am NOT in the US.\n\nHe said he is completely satisfied with ATV I'm offering despite not seeing it in real life. (I posted a very detailed ad includes multiple pictures & specs, & even chassis number).\n\nNow he asked for these to complete the transaction:\n\nAccount Name:\n\nAccount Number:\n\nBank Name:\n\nCountry:\n\nMerchandise Amount :\n\nTelephone:\n\n-----\n\nIf I supply those info to him, is it possible that he might scam me (drain my bank account)?\n\nHe says he'll pay & once the money is transferred he'll hire a shipping company to deal with the shipping.\n\n---\n\n**TL;DR:**\n\nCan someone drain my bank account if he knows these info.:\n\nAccount Name:\n\nAccount Number:\n\nBank Name:\n\nCountry:\n\nMerchandise Amount :\n\nTelephone:\n\n\n?\n\n---\n\n**", "am I being scammed? Hi,\n\nI recently offered an ATV for sale & posted the ad on many sale services ad (like E-Bay but for motors).\n\nA guy contacted me claiming he's from the US & wants to buy the ATV. I am NOT in the US.\n\nHe said he is completely satisfied with ATV I'm offering despite not seeing it in real life. (I posted a very detailed ad includes multiple pictures & specs, & even chassis number).\n\nNow he asked for these to complete the transaction:\n\nAccount Name:\n\nAccount Number:\n\nBank Name:\n\nCountry:\n\nMerchandise Amount :\n\nTelephone:\n\n-----\n\nIf I supply those info to him, is it possible that he might scam me (drain my bank account)?\n\nHe says he'll pay & once the money is transferred he'll hire a shipping company to deal with the shipping.\n\n---\n\n**TL;DR:**\n\nCan someone drain my bank account if he knows these info.:\n\nAccount Name:\n\nAccount Number:\n\nBank Name:\n\nCountry:\n\nMerchandise Amount :\n\nTelephone:\n\n\n?\n\n---\n\n**", "am I being scammed? Hi,\n\nI recently offered an ATV for sale & posted the ad on many sale services ad (like E-Bay but for motors).\n\nA guy contacted me claiming he's from the US & wants to buy the ATV. I am NOT in the US.\n\nHe said he is completely satisfied with ATV I'm offering despite not seeing it in real life. (I posted a very detailed ad includes multiple pictures & specs, & even chassis number).\n\nNow he asked for these to complete the transaction:\n\nAccount Name:\n\nAccount Number:\n\nBank Name:\n\nCountry:\n\nMerchandise Amount :\n\nTelephone:\n\n-----\n\nIf I supply those info to him, is it possible that he might scam me (drain my bank account)?\n\nHe says he'll pay & once the money is transferred he'll hire a shipping company to deal with the shipping.\n\n---\n\n**TL;DR:**\n\nCan someone drain my bank account if he knows these info.:\n\nAccount Name:\n\nAccount Number:\n\nBank Name:\n\nCountry:\n\nMerchandise Amount :\n\nTelephone:\n\n\n?\n\n---\n\n**", "am I being scammed? Hi,\n\nI recently offered an ATV for sale & posted the ad on many sale services ad (like E-Bay but for motors).\n\nA guy contacted me claiming he's from the US & wants to buy the ATV. I am NOT in the US.\n\nHe said he is completely satisfied with ATV I'm offering despite not seeing it in real life. (I posted a very detailed ad includes multiple pictures & specs, & even chassis number).\n\nNow he asked for these to complete the transaction:\n\nAccount Name:\n\nAccount Number:\n\nBank Name:\n\nCountry:\n\nMerchandise Amount :\n\nTelephone:\n\n-----\n\nIf I supply those info to him, is it possible that he might scam me (drain my bank account)?\n\nHe says he'll pay & once the money is transferred he'll hire a shipping company to deal with the shipping.\n\n---\n\n**TL;DR:**\n\nCan someone drain my bank account if he knows these info.:\n\nAccount Name:\n\nAccount Number:\n\nBank Name:\n\nCountry:\n\nMerchandise Amount :\n\nTelephone:\n\n\n?\n\n---\n\n**", "am I being scammed? Hi,\n\nI recently offered an ATV for sale & posted the ad on many sale services ad (like E-Bay but for motors).\n\nA guy contacted me claiming he's from the US & wants to buy the ATV. I am NOT in the US.\n\nHe said he is completely satisfied with ATV I'm offering despite not seeing it in real life. (I posted a very detailed ad includes multiple pictures & specs, & even chassis number).\n\nNow he asked for these to complete the transaction:\n\nAccount Name:\n\nAccount Number:\n\nBank Name:\n\nCountry:\n\nMerchandise Amount :\n\nTelephone:\n\n-----\n\nIf I supply those info to him, is it possible that he might scam me (drain my bank account)?\n\nHe says he'll pay & once the money is transferred he'll hire a shipping company to deal with the shipping.\n\n---\n\n**TL;DR:**\n\nCan someone drain my bank account if he knows these info.:\n\nAccount Name:\n\nAccount Number:\n\nBank Name:\n\nCountry:\n\nMerchandise Amount :\n\nTelephone:\n\n\n?\n\n---\n\n**" ]

[ "YES! WALK AWAY! TOTAL SCAM! \n\nI very much hope you get this in time that guy is 100% scamming you!\n\nIf you do not believe me ask him ANY question about what you are selling that anybody buying it would totally know (technical question or what made him pick yours) ", "I had a similar one here in Australia. Definitely scam. Walk away.\n\nhttp://www.police.wa.gov.au/Crimetypes/Fraud/Scams/Onlinecarsalesscamfraud/tabid/1968/Default.aspx", "Many banks with online services allow customers to create additional accounts on the fly. Create a new one for him to deposit his payment and give him the info. Supposing he pays, then transfer the money from that account to one of your permanent accounts. \n\nI use four accounts for different purposes and check them regularly.", "Tip, even if someone has your bank account number and routing number, your bank will not authorize any action in or out without your permission.", "My brother and I have the exact same shit happen to us, total scam. Both times they used the story they were working on oil rigs, and needed a car when they arrived home. They said they would send the lawyer/friend/etc. to pick up the car. \nThis is a classic way to try and steal your identity and your car, unless you're buying through ebay or reputable online seller, paying anyone via paypal is a bad idea." ]

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[ "Keeping the house warm during Winter (besides plastic on the windows) My house lets out heat like a sieve! I rent, so I don't think I'll be doing any big overhauls to the place anytime soon. Any tips n' tricks on keeping the house warm in the Winter? ", "Keeping the house warm during Winter (besides plastic on the windows) My house lets out heat like a sieve! I rent, so I don't think I'll be doing any big overhauls to the place anytime soon. Any tips n' tricks on keeping the house warm in the Winter? ", "Keeping the house warm during Winter (besides plastic on the windows) My house lets out heat like a sieve! I rent, so I don't think I'll be doing any big overhauls to the place anytime soon. Any tips n' tricks on keeping the house warm in the Winter? ", "Keeping the house warm during Winter (besides plastic on the windows) My house lets out heat like a sieve! I rent, so I don't think I'll be doing any big overhauls to the place anytime soon. Any tips n' tricks on keeping the house warm in the Winter? ", "Keeping the house warm during Winter (besides plastic on the windows) My house lets out heat like a sieve! I rent, so I don't think I'll be doing any big overhauls to the place anytime soon. Any tips n' tricks on keeping the house warm in the Winter? ", "Keeping the house warm during Winter (besides plastic on the windows) My house lets out heat like a sieve! I rent, so I don't think I'll be doing any big overhauls to the place anytime soon. Any tips n' tricks on keeping the house warm in the Winter? ", "Keeping the house warm during Winter (besides plastic on the windows) My house lets out heat like a sieve! I rent, so I don't think I'll be doing any big overhauls to the place anytime soon. Any tips n' tricks on keeping the house warm in the Winter? ", "Keeping the house warm during Winter (besides plastic on the windows) My house lets out heat like a sieve! I rent, so I don't think I'll be doing any big overhauls to the place anytime soon. Any tips n' tricks on keeping the house warm in the Winter? ", "Keeping the house warm during Winter (besides plastic on the windows) My house lets out heat like a sieve! I rent, so I don't think I'll be doing any big overhauls to the place anytime soon. Any tips n' tricks on keeping the house warm in the Winter? ", "Keeping the house warm during Winter (besides plastic on the windows) My house lets out heat like a sieve! I rent, so I don't think I'll be doing any big overhauls to the place anytime soon. Any tips n' tricks on keeping the house warm in the Winter? ", "Keeping the house warm during Winter (besides plastic on the windows) My house lets out heat like a sieve! I rent, so I don't think I'll be doing any big overhauls to the place anytime soon. Any tips n' tricks on keeping the house warm in the Winter? ", "Keeping the house warm during Winter (besides plastic on the windows) My house lets out heat like a sieve! I rent, so I don't think I'll be doing any big overhauls to the place anytime soon. Any tips n' tricks on keeping the house warm in the Winter? ", "Keeping the house warm during Winter (besides plastic on the windows) My house lets out heat like a sieve! I rent, so I don't think I'll be doing any big overhauls to the place anytime soon. Any tips n' tricks on keeping the house warm in the Winter? ", "Keeping the house warm during Winter (besides plastic on the windows) My house lets out heat like a sieve! I rent, so I don't think I'll be doing any big overhauls to the place anytime soon. Any tips n' tricks on keeping the house warm in the Winter? ", "Keeping the house warm during Winter (besides plastic on the windows) My house lets out heat like a sieve! I rent, so I don't think I'll be doing any big overhauls to the place anytime soon. Any tips n' tricks on keeping the house warm in the Winter? ", "Keeping the house warm during Winter (besides plastic on the windows) My house lets out heat like a sieve! I rent, so I don't think I'll be doing any big overhauls to the place anytime soon. Any tips n' tricks on keeping the house warm in the Winter? " ]

[ "Not a tip for your house, per se, but rather for you in the house. Wear slippers! We lose a lot of heat out of our feet.", "Weatherization guy here.\n\nThe top two things that you can do are:\n\n* Air seal your house, especially around doors, windows, plumbing penetrations, and the band joist in the basement. Use weatherstripping and a door sweep on doors, caulk around windows and cauly or foam around plumbing penetrations. Use foam around your band joist all the way around.\n\n* Seal up your heating system ductwork with mastic (check the registers for leaks as well) and insulate it (if it's located in an unconditioned space) with R-11 wrap (or higher, depending on your location).\n\nAlso, if you have a fireplace, make sure the damper is closed and seals well when it's closed. Make sure that any of the vent fans that are installed in the house (bathroom and kitchen) are properly sealing closed when not turned on.\n\nIf you have the money and time, think about getting your attic insulation up to R-38. That's the best place for an insulation investment.", "The plastic over the windows thing is definitely one of the most effective...especially if the windows are old and drafty. \n\nBesides that, I've had some luck with \n\n* \ndraft dodgers that you put along the bottom of drafty doors, \n* \nmaking sure the storm windows are working right (WD-40 or silicon spray goes a long way here)\n* Keeping the heat set slightly lower (the steeper the differential between inside and outside air, the faster the heat will escape). Obviously, this doesn't work if you are already down into the mid 60s.\n* Close all of your interior doors. If one room (for me it was the kitchen) is really drafty, you can attempt to isolate the air movement and make your house like a honeycomb. This will make the other rooms retain heat better.\n* Locate other draft sources. Electrical outlets on exterior walls are notorious. You can take off the face plate and stuff some fiberglass or expanding foam insulation in there. \n\nEven with all of these small steps, nothing is going to compare to re-insulating the house correctly/replacing windows and doors, which sounds like its out of your hands. Good luck!\n\n\n", "I'm a fan of heavy drapes and space heaters. The drapes do the same thing (less effectively) as the plastic, but look nicer. Space heaters just let you pay to heat the rooms you're in.", "I was going to do this once as side business, but it turns out most states or energy companies provide this service for free. But call around to see if you can get an energy inspection. They can come by with a FLIR (false-light infra-red) camera. It takes those predator-like color images of heat sources. They can record images of your home at night and show you exactly where you are losing your heat. It could very well not be where you think. And that will let you know what to patch up/seal.", "[Article](http://followupreview.blogspot.com/2011/10/preparing-for-coming-of-winter.html) on the subject for tips to save money through heating and cooling during winter.\n\nAnother [article](http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,861159,00.html#ixzz1ajJQ1opF), the only way your body can lose heat is if your skin is exposed to the cold. Trapping the warm air around your body is the cheapest way to warm yourself.", "Sorry for not knowing about this as it seems like a popular piece of info. But, what exactly do you mean by \"plastic on the windows\"?", "If you don't mind leaving the stove on for an hour, boil a large pot of water. Not only is the added humidity good for your lungs, but the increase in relative humidity will help you feel warmer.", "I got a piece of [this stuff](http://hci.frontstepsmedial.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/extruded-polystyrene-insulation.jpg) that I place against my draftiest door. I can recommend a [few](http://www.akenergyauthority.org/Efficiency/EnergySavingTipsforYourHome.pdf) [websites](http://www.cchrc.org/frequently-asked-questions) that have weatherization info.\n\nBest tips: \n\nFind air leaks around windows and doors with a stick of incense by following the smoke. \n\nLocate gaps around plumbing or ducts, seal them with spray foam (I personally recommend the less-expanding stuff, unless you are confident in your abilities to not over-use the stuff). \n\nI know many people who only heat part of their house and seal it off with foam board or blankets (it's easier to heat a room or two than the entire house), but that can be risky if you live in an area where it gets cold enough to burst pipes.", "Definitely start by trying to find the worst offenders of drafts in your home. I'd suggest plugging some holes with a caulking gun; check the corners of your closets if they're not internally facing and see if there's air coming out of there. You could also look into taping up the edges of your windows to reduce air creeping inside. Good luck!", "What some people do is light a fire in their fireplace. This is actually counter productive. It sucks all the warm air out of the house. Mythbusters did it.", "Space heaters, wool clothes/blankets, and sleep in a sleeping bag under your blankets.\n\nAlso, eat meat. It raises your body temperature as you digest it.", "Old curtains across the bottom thresholds of exterior doors, and windows if they aren't too air tight.\n\nKeep all interior doors whilst the heating is on. If you don't need a room heated, and can turn off the radiator or whatever, you'll save money that way too.\n\nDo not keep your place completely air tight, at least not all the time. You need some way of circulating the air to help get rid of the moisture that will build up inside. You may be warm in the winter, but you do not want to have to spend the spring and autumn getting rid of the mold. ", "1) Zone heating. Heat the room you are in with a space heater, keep the central air turned much lower. Keep doors shut and use blankets hung in the entryways to trap heat in the rooms you are using.\n\n2) If you don't have a programmable thermostat, get one. They are inexpensive and easy to install. Program it to turn things down when you are away and up when you are home.\n\n3) Open all the window blinds/shades and let as much sunlight in during the day as you can, then close up at night. If you have old or drafty windows, put up plastic or tack up a blanket or use heavy drapes to add a little insulation.\n\n4) I HIGHLY recommend getting an electric blanket or mattress pad and a nice comforter. Program or turn down your thermostat to drop several degrees (I go to 58 or 60) at bedtime, because there's no need to heat the whole house when you know exactly where you will be for the next 8 hours - asleep in your amazing cocoon of warmth. They aren't cheap, but a good one will last you a long time and save you a bundle.\n\nThough slightly more expensive, I actually recommend a heated mattress pad versus a blanket, because the heat will rise through and warm your sheets but get trapped by your comforter - keeping the heat next to you. I have the queen size version of [this one](http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003ZSHDEK/?tag=johnsmithindu-20) and it is amazing. It helped me survive winter at school when we had the thermostat at 58 almost all the time. It makes enough heat that just sitting in bed was really comfy, so I would end up doing all of my homework in bed.\n\nNote: If you've got a programmable thermostat, make sure you turn on the heat about 15 minutes before you wake up to make getting out of bed easier.\n\n", "[You're welcome.](http://www.amazon.com/3M-2141W-5-Window-Insulator--252-inch/dp/B00002NCJI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1319588320&sr=8-2)", "I am planning to re-route the dryer vent into the duct from the furnace this winter. No point in wasting all that hot moist air by sending it outside." ]

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[ "At tests at school I suddenly forget everything When I study for a test, it is no problem for me to solve exercises. But when I am writing the test I get a black out and can't remember much about it. Even I just imagine that I am writing the test right now, makes me loosing my memories.. What can I do? Is there a way to pretend to be at home and not actually writing the test so I don't get nervous? ", "At tests at school I suddenly forget everything When I study for a test, it is no problem for me to solve exercises. But when I am writing the test I get a black out and can't remember much about it. Even I just imagine that I am writing the test right now, makes me loosing my memories.. What can I do? Is there a way to pretend to be at home and not actually writing the test so I don't get nervous? " ]

[ "Try not to \"study\". Studying for a test usually means trying to learn everything for the test the night or few nights before. You are, at best, committing this information to short-term memory. I used to do this, and it sucked.\n\nThen, I changed my tactics. I started sitting in the front of class. I asked questions (yes, I was \"that guy\" that kept the class 5 min late). I talked to the prof afterwards. And you know what happened?\n\nI didn't have to \"study\" any more. I knew the material because I'd learned it during class. I'd thought about it, thereby committing it to long-term memory. \n\nI also stopped taking notes. I went through my entire MBA and didn't even fill up 1 notebook (all classes). I wrote down homework and directions. But, I didn't take notes on specifics. I just thought about how it worked in real life, imagined myself in the situation, and then I would remember it.", "Sounds like a frustrating problem!\n\n\nI have not had test taking issues like you describe. But based on my reading on the topic of anxiety, I would guess that your sudden lack of memory is due to a stress or anxiety reflex. Here a few things to consider trying:\n\n\nIdea 1. Can you go to the actual test site in advance and \"practice\" sitting down, taking our your pencils, and opening a test booklet? The goal of this is that then walking in the room on test day does not trigger panic, as you have demystified it a little. Kind of like actors do a dress rehearsal.\n\n\nIdea 2: Find an hour directly before the test to do deep breathing or other things that calm the body down. My experience in doing thing like Tai Chi exercises or deep breathing is that they do NOT work immediately for me. Their calming effect kicks in about 20 minutes later. \n\n\nIdea 3. Read up on anxiety! I found very useful tips in the book Buddha's Brain by Rick Hanson about doing things to encourage the calm part of yourself to become stronger than the anxious parts of yourself, both in the short term and the long term. The book stays scientific but uses very straightforward layman's language. I especially appreciated how clearly it explained how the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems of your body operate and their influence on states of anxiety.\n\n\nGood luck." ]

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[ "Where do you go to get good at public speaking? I need to get good at public speaking if I want to progress in my career. I'm terrible at it.\n\nI know of Toast Masters, but I don't identify with the people and environment of the ones nearby.", "Where do you go to get good at public speaking? I need to get good at public speaking if I want to progress in my career. I'm terrible at it.\n\nI know of Toast Masters, but I don't identify with the people and environment of the ones nearby.", "Where do you go to get good at public speaking? I need to get good at public speaking if I want to progress in my career. I'm terrible at it.\n\nI know of Toast Masters, but I don't identify with the people and environment of the ones nearby.", "Where do you go to get good at public speaking? I need to get good at public speaking if I want to progress in my career. I'm terrible at it.\n\nI know of Toast Masters, but I don't identify with the people and environment of the ones nearby.", "Where do you go to get good at public speaking? I need to get good at public speaking if I want to progress in my career. I'm terrible at it.\n\nI know of Toast Masters, but I don't identify with the people and environment of the ones nearby." ]

[ "Offer to lead trainings at work to get some practice. \n\nYou will feel more confident speaking about topic you are an expert in to a bunch of newbies. \n\nMoreover, as a trainer your stocks go up at work.", "In front of a crowd. Anywhere any topic. Try stand up open mike nights. It's hard, but once you get a laugh, it's awesome.", "Find a bunch of nerds and play Dungeons and Dragons with them. Nine times out of ten, there's dialogue which the DM(game host) will react to through the character and so on.\n\nOf course once all this virus sods off, there will more than likely be a few games being held in various locations or even online as of now.\n\nIf you find a decent group of players, they can quickly become mates.\n\nIt's an unconventional way of going about it but it worked for me.", "Toastmasters International (www.toastmasters.org) has open clubs in most cities and several companies have a Toastmasters corporate club. The TM program is tailored to your development goals - being a better presenter, being better at persuading, etc. In addition to speaking, TM has leadership awards to develop skills like hosting/facilitating a session. Beyond all of this, Toastmasters is a well-known and respected program that looks good on your resume/CV. \n\nI’ve been involved in Toastmasters for almost 10 years and can attest to how well the program can help anyone at any proficiency level develop their skills and become a more effective speaker.", "I think a good step is to get wholly comfortable speaking to yourself with confidence in the mirror without feeling stupid. If you can get to the point where you don't feel like you're making a fool out of yourself just by existing, public speaking becomes a lot easier and comes more naturally" ]

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[ "Cheap/affordable long-term water storage? A recent power outage got me thinking about preparedness again, specifically for long term water storage. I used to use empty milk bottles, but regardless of the cleaning precautions it's not considered a safe option.\n\nAfter a couple of searches it seems like this [Coleman Water Carrier](http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-Water-Carrier-5-Gallon-Blue/dp/B00168PI4S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1383509016&sr=8-1&keywords=Coleman-Water-Carrier-5-Gallon-Blue) might be the most cost effective solution for residential spaces.\n\nDoes anyone else have experience or pointers on this? Anyway to get safe containers of similar sizes for cheaper? Thanks!", "Cheap/affordable long-term water storage? A recent power outage got me thinking about preparedness again, specifically for long term water storage. I used to use empty milk bottles, but regardless of the cleaning precautions it's not considered a safe option.\n\nAfter a couple of searches it seems like this [Coleman Water Carrier](http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-Water-Carrier-5-Gallon-Blue/dp/B00168PI4S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1383509016&sr=8-1&keywords=Coleman-Water-Carrier-5-Gallon-Blue) might be the most cost effective solution for residential spaces.\n\nDoes anyone else have experience or pointers on this? Anyway to get safe containers of similar sizes for cheaper? Thanks!", "Cheap/affordable long-term water storage? A recent power outage got me thinking about preparedness again, specifically for long term water storage. I used to use empty milk bottles, but regardless of the cleaning precautions it's not considered a safe option.\n\nAfter a couple of searches it seems like this [Coleman Water Carrier](http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-Water-Carrier-5-Gallon-Blue/dp/B00168PI4S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1383509016&sr=8-1&keywords=Coleman-Water-Carrier-5-Gallon-Blue) might be the most cost effective solution for residential spaces.\n\nDoes anyone else have experience or pointers on this? Anyway to get safe containers of similar sizes for cheaper? Thanks!", "Cheap/affordable long-term water storage? A recent power outage got me thinking about preparedness again, specifically for long term water storage. I used to use empty milk bottles, but regardless of the cleaning precautions it's not considered a safe option.\n\nAfter a couple of searches it seems like this [Coleman Water Carrier](http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-Water-Carrier-5-Gallon-Blue/dp/B00168PI4S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1383509016&sr=8-1&keywords=Coleman-Water-Carrier-5-Gallon-Blue) might be the most cost effective solution for residential spaces.\n\nDoes anyone else have experience or pointers on this? Anyway to get safe containers of similar sizes for cheaper? Thanks!", "Cheap/affordable long-term water storage? A recent power outage got me thinking about preparedness again, specifically for long term water storage. I used to use empty milk bottles, but regardless of the cleaning precautions it's not considered a safe option.\n\nAfter a couple of searches it seems like this [Coleman Water Carrier](http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-Water-Carrier-5-Gallon-Blue/dp/B00168PI4S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1383509016&sr=8-1&keywords=Coleman-Water-Carrier-5-Gallon-Blue) might be the most cost effective solution for residential spaces.\n\nDoes anyone else have experience or pointers on this? Anyway to get safe containers of similar sizes for cheaper? Thanks!", "Cheap/affordable long-term water storage? A recent power outage got me thinking about preparedness again, specifically for long term water storage. I used to use empty milk bottles, but regardless of the cleaning precautions it's not considered a safe option.\n\nAfter a couple of searches it seems like this [Coleman Water Carrier](http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-Water-Carrier-5-Gallon-Blue/dp/B00168PI4S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1383509016&sr=8-1&keywords=Coleman-Water-Carrier-5-Gallon-Blue) might be the most cost effective solution for residential spaces.\n\nDoes anyone else have experience or pointers on this? Anyway to get safe containers of similar sizes for cheaper? Thanks!" ]

[ "I use empty glass liquor bottles. I also freeze water in plastic to serve as backup water if need be and to help keep the fridge cold in power outages", "Glass is always going to taste best, a homebrewing supply store could help in finding glass in 1 or 5 gallons.\n\nIn general though, buying cheap gallons of water at the dollar store is probably your best long-term option.", "The spec doesn't say BPA free. Comments on it say it gives a bad taste to the water. Instead just buy a water jug from a water company http://fivegallonideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/5-gallon-water-jug.jpg", "Not what you asked for but here is another thought for consideration: http://www.amazon.com/Lifesaver-Bottle-4000-Ultra-Filtration/dp/B001EHF99A\n\nPreviously the quality these things could filter wasn't good enough to consider as part of an emergency kit, but this one is something else.\n\nTED talk about the same product: http://www.ted.com/talks/michael_pritchard_invents_a_water_filter.html\n\nAs for water storage you could get a few drums and treat it with a couple of drops of bleach or since you already likely have a contentiously fresh ~55 gallon water heater you could just go with that. Good enough to last you 72 hours in any case (well not ANY case, but most).", "I know you said long term, but this a pretty good option to store a large amount of water (~100 gallons) in a short time if you have the extra space and long enough to get it filled.\n\nhttp://survivalcache.com/emergency-water-storage/", "$35 for 5 gallons, or you could go buy a sealed 5 gallon jug of water, or 5 1 gallon containers for a few dollars. I don't get what you are trying to do that is so complex." ]

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[ "insider tips and insurance settings advice for affordable car insurance. We’re from NYC. Here are my current settings. I’m helping my girlfriend shop for insurance and hope to get her a generous quote. Any advice would be great!\n\n\n\nFOR OTHERS::\n\n-Bodily Injury Liability: $25-$50k\n-Property Damage Liability: $50k\n\nFOR ME::\n\n-Optional Basic Economic Loss: $0.00\n-Additional Personal Injury Protection: $0.00\n-Residual Medical Payments: $0.00\n-Uninsured Motorist Bodily Injury: Supplementary Uninsured Motorist $25k/$50k\n\nVehicle Coverage::\n\n-Basic Personal Injury Protection: $200 deductible \n-Comprehensive (excluding collision): $1,000 deductible \n-Collision: $1,000 deductible \n-Emergency Road Service \n-Rental Reimbursement: $30/day, $900 max", "insider tips and insurance settings advice for affordable car insurance. We’re from NYC. Here are my current settings. I’m helping my girlfriend shop for insurance and hope to get her a generous quote. Any advice would be great!\n\n\n\nFOR OTHERS::\n\n-Bodily Injury Liability: $25-$50k\n-Property Damage Liability: $50k\n\nFOR ME::\n\n-Optional Basic Economic Loss: $0.00\n-Additional Personal Injury Protection: $0.00\n-Residual Medical Payments: $0.00\n-Uninsured Motorist Bodily Injury: Supplementary Uninsured Motorist $25k/$50k\n\nVehicle Coverage::\n\n-Basic Personal Injury Protection: $200 deductible \n-Comprehensive (excluding collision): $1,000 deductible \n-Collision: $1,000 deductible \n-Emergency Road Service \n-Rental Reimbursement: $30/day, $900 max", "insider tips and insurance settings advice for affordable car insurance. We’re from NYC. Here are my current settings. I’m helping my girlfriend shop for insurance and hope to get her a generous quote. Any advice would be great!\n\n\n\nFOR OTHERS::\n\n-Bodily Injury Liability: $25-$50k\n-Property Damage Liability: $50k\n\nFOR ME::\n\n-Optional Basic Economic Loss: $0.00\n-Additional Personal Injury Protection: $0.00\n-Residual Medical Payments: $0.00\n-Uninsured Motorist Bodily Injury: Supplementary Uninsured Motorist $25k/$50k\n\nVehicle Coverage::\n\n-Basic Personal Injury Protection: $200 deductible \n-Comprehensive (excluding collision): $1,000 deductible \n-Collision: $1,000 deductible \n-Emergency Road Service \n-Rental Reimbursement: $30/day, $900 max", "insider tips and insurance settings advice for affordable car insurance. We’re from NYC. Here are my current settings. I’m helping my girlfriend shop for insurance and hope to get her a generous quote. Any advice would be great!\n\n\n\nFOR OTHERS::\n\n-Bodily Injury Liability: $25-$50k\n-Property Damage Liability: $50k\n\nFOR ME::\n\n-Optional Basic Economic Loss: $0.00\n-Additional Personal Injury Protection: $0.00\n-Residual Medical Payments: $0.00\n-Uninsured Motorist Bodily Injury: Supplementary Uninsured Motorist $25k/$50k\n\nVehicle Coverage::\n\n-Basic Personal Injury Protection: $200 deductible \n-Comprehensive (excluding collision): $1,000 deductible \n-Collision: $1,000 deductible \n-Emergency Road Service \n-Rental Reimbursement: $30/day, $900 max" ]

[ "Question: does she have a lot of (financial) assets? Or a high paying job?\n\nWhen you get into an accident, insurance pays first up to the limit of liability. You pay the rest. That includes medical for you or the other person that's not covered by yours or their insurance and for which you're at fault. \n\nIf you have no real assets, they can't very well make you pay even if its an extremely expensive accident. But if you do... you can end up paying a whole lot for having crappy cheap insurance.\n\nSomething to consider.", "Only ways to get cheaper insurance...\n\n\nBe over 25.\n\nDon't drive like a dick.\n\nDon't have any accidents.\n\nHave a cheap to repair car.\n\n\"Pink slip\" your car.", "If you have a job with benefits and insurance then you are more likely to already have a plan through your work. Check there first. Ask HR to see what benefits outside of the regulars that you might have. Some places have discounted things like hotel rooms, insurance plans, cell phones etc. Just have to ask around.", "I worked for attorney in my younger days. Gentleman got into an auto accident in which the payout wasn't very high. A child was pretty seriously hurt and payout didn't cover all the costs of the family he hit. The driver had a judgment put against for whatever costs was over the payout and his assets were seized. Unless you don't have a lot of assets, paying for higher premiums can end up saving you in the event of an accident." ]

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[ "How to kick a caffeine addiction? Hey, avid soda drinker here, trying to give myself a new years resolution of, you guessed it, not drinking a million gallons of soda per day. I don't have a problem with that in general, I just can't stand the headaches that come with it and I usually buckle the same day I try to quit as they get extremely painful and unbearable while working. Looking for tips for maybe supplements or anything that will help! Thank you!", "How to kick a caffeine addiction? Hey, avid soda drinker here, trying to give myself a new years resolution of, you guessed it, not drinking a million gallons of soda per day. I don't have a problem with that in general, I just can't stand the headaches that come with it and I usually buckle the same day I try to quit as they get extremely painful and unbearable while working. Looking for tips for maybe supplements or anything that will help! Thank you!", "How to kick a caffeine addiction? Hey, avid soda drinker here, trying to give myself a new years resolution of, you guessed it, not drinking a million gallons of soda per day. I don't have a problem with that in general, I just can't stand the headaches that come with it and I usually buckle the same day I try to quit as they get extremely painful and unbearable while working. Looking for tips for maybe supplements or anything that will help! Thank you!", "How to kick a caffeine addiction? Hey, avid soda drinker here, trying to give myself a new years resolution of, you guessed it, not drinking a million gallons of soda per day. I don't have a problem with that in general, I just can't stand the headaches that come with it and I usually buckle the same day I try to quit as they get extremely painful and unbearable while working. Looking for tips for maybe supplements or anything that will help! Thank you!", "How to kick a caffeine addiction? Hey, avid soda drinker here, trying to give myself a new years resolution of, you guessed it, not drinking a million gallons of soda per day. I don't have a problem with that in general, I just can't stand the headaches that come with it and I usually buckle the same day I try to quit as they get extremely painful and unbearable while working. Looking for tips for maybe supplements or anything that will help! Thank you!", "How to kick a caffeine addiction? Hey, avid soda drinker here, trying to give myself a new years resolution of, you guessed it, not drinking a million gallons of soda per day. I don't have a problem with that in general, I just can't stand the headaches that come with it and I usually buckle the same day I try to quit as they get extremely painful and unbearable while working. Looking for tips for maybe supplements or anything that will help! Thank you!" ]

[ "had the same problem...my friend Scott told me to try heroin. Since then I have never even thought of coffee. Come to think of it...haven't thought of Scott either. I should probably call him", "Mix decaf cola with caffeinated cola. Decrease the caffeinated until you're all decaf. Then ween off cola by drinking soda water. ", "Just wean yourself gradually. Do you have an idea of how much you drink per day? Start by reducing by one can or glass for several days, then reduce again. Kicking caffeine abruptly is not pleasant and not necessary. ", "If you drink Coke, replace it for caffeine free. See if you can do a conscious placebo. \nIf not, taper your way down by mixing proper amounts that'll keep you sane enough to keep going.\n\nI've been caffeine free for 6 years. Used to drink 8 cups of 24oz Colombian coffee a day.", "I quit by developing a serious panic disorder - if you panic every time you drink caffeine, well, it's really easy to quit.", "I did this multiple times throughout college because I used to drink \"too much\" coffee. Buy caffeine pills (you can get them really cheap at a grocery store or even gas station). I would cut a 200mg pill in half and take one half in the morning and the other half after lunch. Over the course of a week or two you take less every day or every other day. I found this to be very effective for me so that I wouldn't get splitting headaches from caffeine withdrawl. Hope this helps." ]

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[ "How to coil or wound up the cable for MacBook Chargers Yes all you mac guys out there might need this as I have recently come up on a problem on my own. I always used the 2 things on the charger to coil the cable (http://snapgoods.com/media/thumb/id/1000398/w/650/h/0/f/0/hh/c8af4eea77edbed93b215d5439478836) like in the picture . After some time doing this the charger started to rip and some of the wiring started to show in two places; at the very start of the cable (where it meets the adapter) and next to the plug (the piece that connects to the computer). I know apple put the 2 \"things\" there to put the excess cable there but I just got a new charger and I am afraid if I coil it like the picture with this new charger the same will happen! \nNow does anyone have any idea how I could safety coil the cable without risking ripping the cable again?", "How to coil or wound up the cable for MacBook Chargers Yes all you mac guys out there might need this as I have recently come up on a problem on my own. I always used the 2 things on the charger to coil the cable (http://snapgoods.com/media/thumb/id/1000398/w/650/h/0/f/0/hh/c8af4eea77edbed93b215d5439478836) like in the picture . After some time doing this the charger started to rip and some of the wiring started to show in two places; at the very start of the cable (where it meets the adapter) and next to the plug (the piece that connects to the computer). I know apple put the 2 \"things\" there to put the excess cable there but I just got a new charger and I am afraid if I coil it like the picture with this new charger the same will happen! \nNow does anyone have any idea how I could safety coil the cable without risking ripping the cable again?" ]

[ "Seriously, this is the first result when I google \"coil macbook charger\".\n\nhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5x5szE3XHb8", "This might be a little rudimentary, but I worked in a pawn shop and in order to keep from damaging any of the wires that came with the wares we were storing, we'd fold the wire in half then in half and so on till it was a manageable size then just fasten an elastic band around it. I've begin to tie all the wires around my house this way and have seen a truly significant drop in wire wear. " ]

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[ "Removing chewing gum from a skirt. So, my girlfriend sat on a chewing gum. And it is a right mess. Is there any way of removing it without damaging the cloth?\r\r", "Removing chewing gum from a skirt. So, my girlfriend sat on a chewing gum. And it is a right mess. Is there any way of removing it without damaging the cloth?\r\r", "Removing chewing gum from a skirt. So, my girlfriend sat on a chewing gum. And it is a right mess. Is there any way of removing it without damaging the cloth?\r\r", "Removing chewing gum from a skirt. So, my girlfriend sat on a chewing gum. And it is a right mess. Is there any way of removing it without damaging the cloth?\r\r", "Removing chewing gum from a skirt. So, my girlfriend sat on a chewing gum. And it is a right mess. Is there any way of removing it without damaging the cloth?\r\r" ]

[ "put it in the freezer over night. the next day it´s gonna be a lot of easier to remove it. (use a fork)", "Goo gone will work, then spot treat with dish soap and water . Or you can take it to the dry cleaner and ask them to handle. This depends on the skirt's material. ", "Well, thanks for all the comments. Since she already kinda tried removing it and made a mess of it, we're just gonna give it to the dry cleaner.", "Id try like rubbing alcohol. I'm not sure if that will stain the skirt of change the colour, but rubbing alcohol beats the shit out of most stains/messes.", "Eucalyptus oil actually dissolves chewing gum embedded in fabric. I swear by this. Try a little oil on a discreet part of the garment first to make sure the oil doesn't mark the fabric in some way, then if its ok apply it to the gum and watch it work its magic" ]

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[ "What can I do to improve my life? Hi Reddit,\n\nI’m not really sure where to post this...\n\nI’m (M27) a photographer/photo ", "What can I do to improve my life? Hi Reddit,\n\nI’m not really sure where to post this...\n\nI’m (M27) a photographer/photo ", "What can I do to improve my life? Hi Reddit,\n\nI’m not really sure where to post this...\n\nI’m (M27) a photographer/photo ", "What can I do to improve my life? Hi Reddit,\n\nI’m not really sure where to post this...\n\nI’m (M27) a photographer/photo " ]

[ "You’re welcome, look up Harris Heller on YouTube and Twitch. His stuff will help you get set up properly.", "Use the Spanish you learnt to teach others pnline, there’s probably websites who will pay you.\nAlso, another course you can take right now which will help you in the future is coding. Find a language you’d like to learn, find a course for it, start working.", "Hey there, fellow photographer here and I can totally relate to the feelings of your business getting put on hold thanks to COVID. I had some pretty big plans stocked up for my business this summer that all got cancelled, leaving me (kind of) high and dry photoshoot-wise.\n\nStill, there's some stuff that I've been able to do which helped me make things feel like less of a waste. I don't know if I'd call it a LPT or anything, but maybe it'd help a little!\n\nFirst, the photography-specific thing I did early on was use the time to just check in with my fellow photographers and models that I've worked with in the past. Sort of like sending a Christmas card during the holidays, sending a little email to let people know you're thinking of them is a good way to foster connections -- and doing so during a pandemic is an extra gold star. Plus, it's just nice to hear from people you've worked with and make sure they're doing okay! I also found that going back through my backlog and ", "During covid I picked up 2 \"hobbies\". Both of which I never really practiced before covid.\n\nOne being cooking, which I'll admit may not be considered a hobby anymore than an essential skill but nonetheless it's something Everyone should be competent doing. It also lends itself to you eating better, and tailoring your diet to your fitness plan.\n\n Also started wood working which derived from a lack of furniture. Things like a standing desk for work and a coffee table I made out of old pallets. \n\nThe cool thing was I was able to \"kill time\" just by researching a lot of different ideas for the builds, which end up leading to a better finished projects. Both projects are relatively bad IMO. But I did it myself and I don't care. \n\nAdvice: what's something you want to get better at? \nManaging your money? Keeping your place cleaner? Improving time management? Win a fantasy football league? \nFind that thing. And literally type it into YouTube. You'll be amazed how well you can learn about a subject and invest in something you really want." ]

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[ "How to cut down on a caffeine/energy drink addiction? So probably for the past few years now I've been dependant on energy drinks every single day on my life. I tend to drink at least one a day every day no exceptions, and on weekends or during time off it wouldn't be unusual for me to drink an excess of 2 litres of the stuff.\n\nI was wondering if anyone has been in this situation before or has any advice?", "How to cut down on a caffeine/energy drink addiction? So probably for the past few years now I've been dependant on energy drinks every single day on my life. I tend to drink at least one a day every day no exceptions, and on weekends or during time off it wouldn't be unusual for me to drink an excess of 2 litres of the stuff.\n\nI was wondering if anyone has been in this situation before or has any advice?", "How to cut down on a caffeine/energy drink addiction? So probably for the past few years now I've been dependant on energy drinks every single day on my life. I tend to drink at least one a day every day no exceptions, and on weekends or during time off it wouldn't be unusual for me to drink an excess of 2 litres of the stuff.\n\nI was wondering if anyone has been in this situation before or has any advice?", "How to cut down on a caffeine/energy drink addiction? So probably for the past few years now I've been dependant on energy drinks every single day on my life. I tend to drink at least one a day every day no exceptions, and on weekends or during time off it wouldn't be unusual for me to drink an excess of 2 litres of the stuff.\n\nI was wondering if anyone has been in this situation before or has any advice?", "How to cut down on a caffeine/energy drink addiction? So probably for the past few years now I've been dependant on energy drinks every single day on my life. I tend to drink at least one a day every day no exceptions, and on weekends or during time off it wouldn't be unusual for me to drink an excess of 2 litres of the stuff.\n\nI was wondering if anyone has been in this situation before or has any advice?" ]

[ "I am VERY addicted to caffeine, I have been for many years and every now and then I try going off. Withdrawal sucks so WEAN yourself off- \n\nex. Usually I make a pot of 6 cups of coffee in the morning, put 5 scoops of your regular coffee in and 1 scoop of decaf. or, if you're used to drinking 3 cups a day, try one day drinking 2.75 cups. the day after 2.5, the day after 2.25 cups etc. \n\nmy most successful getting off caffeine lasted 1.5 months and started because I was jetlagged so I came home and slept for 2 days, was on a weird cycle and found I wasn't tired anymore. \n\nalso- drink lots of water to help with withdrawal symptoms", "When I want to break a habit, I wait till I get sick. I was the same as you with caffeine/energy drinks. \nI had a flu and was feeling really bad, decided this was my chance, I figured the withdrawls wont add too much to my misery. It worked like a charm, a week later I was feeling better, a month later I was feeling great and happy being caffeine free. Works for me.", "Same boat, 1 to 3 diet energy drinks a day. The problem is that I LIKE them, and I like having a fizzy drink...I think I may have a NY resolution to quit cold turkey. I know this isn't help perse, but you aren't the only one. Let's quit this BS man!", "I find that hangovers make me not want milky products. This means no coffee, and the first day of caffeine withdrawal is the worst so having a hangover will distract you from the caffeine. After day 1 it's (relatively) smooth sailing!", "Cold turkey, painkillers, and moving the water cooler into my bedroom for easy access done it for me." ]

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[ "How to pop my Unibroue cork when it won't budge? I'm a weak person with weak person hands. I'm having trouble popping the cork to my Unibroue. Could anyone suggest a tip to open this thing? I'm scared that I'll hurt myself, my cats, or my apartment. \n\n\n\nThings I have tried:\n\n\n1) Twisting and pulling the cork with my hands. It won't move!\n\n\n2) Twisting and pulling the cork with a towel. It still won't move.\n\n\n\nI'm too scared to try a cork screw. It's more like a champagne cork. [Here's a picture.](http://i.imgur.com/G4Yp8jo.jpg)\n\n\nThank you.", "How to pop my Unibroue cork when it won't budge? I'm a weak person with weak person hands. I'm having trouble popping the cork to my Unibroue. Could anyone suggest a tip to open this thing? I'm scared that I'll hurt myself, my cats, or my apartment. \n\n\n\nThings I have tried:\n\n\n1) Twisting and pulling the cork with my hands. It won't move!\n\n\n2) Twisting and pulling the cork with a towel. It still won't move.\n\n\n\nI'm too scared to try a cork screw. It's more like a champagne cork. [Here's a picture.](http://i.imgur.com/G4Yp8jo.jpg)\n\n\nThank you.", "How to pop my Unibroue cork when it won't budge? I'm a weak person with weak person hands. I'm having trouble popping the cork to my Unibroue. Could anyone suggest a tip to open this thing? I'm scared that I'll hurt myself, my cats, or my apartment. \n\n\n\nThings I have tried:\n\n\n1) Twisting and pulling the cork with my hands. It won't move!\n\n\n2) Twisting and pulling the cork with a towel. It still won't move.\n\n\n\nI'm too scared to try a cork screw. It's more like a champagne cork. [Here's a picture.](http://i.imgur.com/G4Yp8jo.jpg)\n\n\nThank you.", "How to pop my Unibroue cork when it won't budge? I'm a weak person with weak person hands. I'm having trouble popping the cork to my Unibroue. Could anyone suggest a tip to open this thing? I'm scared that I'll hurt myself, my cats, or my apartment. \n\n\n\nThings I have tried:\n\n\n1) Twisting and pulling the cork with my hands. It won't move!\n\n\n2) Twisting and pulling the cork with a towel. It still won't move.\n\n\n\nI'm too scared to try a cork screw. It's more like a champagne cork. [Here's a picture.](http://i.imgur.com/G4Yp8jo.jpg)\n\n\nThank you.", "How to pop my Unibroue cork when it won't budge? I'm a weak person with weak person hands. I'm having trouble popping the cork to my Unibroue. Could anyone suggest a tip to open this thing? I'm scared that I'll hurt myself, my cats, or my apartment. \n\n\n\nThings I have tried:\n\n\n1) Twisting and pulling the cork with my hands. It won't move!\n\n\n2) Twisting and pulling the cork with a towel. It still won't move.\n\n\n\nI'm too scared to try a cork screw. It's more like a champagne cork. [Here's a picture.](http://i.imgur.com/G4Yp8jo.jpg)\n\n\nThank you.", "How to pop my Unibroue cork when it won't budge? I'm a weak person with weak person hands. I'm having trouble popping the cork to my Unibroue. Could anyone suggest a tip to open this thing? I'm scared that I'll hurt myself, my cats, or my apartment. \n\n\n\nThings I have tried:\n\n\n1) Twisting and pulling the cork with my hands. It won't move!\n\n\n2) Twisting and pulling the cork with a towel. It still won't move.\n\n\n\nI'm too scared to try a cork screw. It's more like a champagne cork. [Here's a picture.](http://i.imgur.com/G4Yp8jo.jpg)\n\n\nThank you.", "How to pop my Unibroue cork when it won't budge? I'm a weak person with weak person hands. I'm having trouble popping the cork to my Unibroue. Could anyone suggest a tip to open this thing? I'm scared that I'll hurt myself, my cats, or my apartment. \n\n\n\nThings I have tried:\n\n\n1) Twisting and pulling the cork with my hands. It won't move!\n\n\n2) Twisting and pulling the cork with a towel. It still won't move.\n\n\n\nI'm too scared to try a cork screw. It's more like a champagne cork. [Here's a picture.](http://i.imgur.com/G4Yp8jo.jpg)\n\n\nThank you." ]

[ "Pliers or a corkscrew work (looks like pliers worked for you already)...\n\nbut in the future:\n\nWrap 4 fingers around the neck tight and push the bottom corner of the exposed knob of the cork hard with your thumb (you'll be pushing both sideways and up - don't worry, you won't snap the neck off or anything, since you've already established you're weak like me). You should feel a slight unsticking as the cork moves a tiny bit. The idea is just to get the bottom of the cork away from the glass by just a small amount, like a millimeter. Even if you don't see any noticeable movement, continue:\n\nRotate the bottle around some (90 or 120 or 180 degrees) and do the same on the other side. \n\nRepeat a few times. Each time the cork should come out a little bit more.\n\nAfter it's out 1/4 inch or so you should just be able to twist and pull it out, even if you have super pathetic grip strength.\n\nEnjoy your La Fin Du Monde.", "Hold the cork still with one hand while twisting (turning) the bottle with the other hand. Works every time.", "For the future there is only like 10 psi in those bottles, not like it is Champagne. Corkscrew away! ", "Why are you scared to try a cork screw? Is the bottle under pressure so when the cork starts moving it flies off?", "Use a dishtowel, preferably damp. \n\nDouble it over and wrap the lower edge tightly around the top, above where the cork touches the bottle.\n\nYou can then really knuckle onto it, and the added leverage will make it a lot easier to grasp and then twist and pull the cork out.", "Hold the Cork in your weaker hand and grab the bottom of the bottle with your stronger one, Twist the bottle not the cork, it will give you more torque and you can control the opening easier (not have the cork fly around the room) This is the proper way to open Champagne as well to keep the liquid from spilling all over the place (the beer is not as carbonated so not really an issue here)", "Get a decent size pair of vise grip pliers. They lock on and will give you the leverage you need to twist the cork out. \n\nThose pliers are useful for so many things. \n\nI love Unibroue beer. My favourite is -La fin du monde." ]

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[ " I am soon turning 18 and need to move out. My parents have been verbally abusive and unsupportive of anything I choose to do. I have my living situation figured out and stuff like that. I just need help figuring out what else I need to move out. How to I get my legal documents if my parents won’t give them to me, how to I change my address, what other paper work type stuff do I need. They haven’t prepared me at all for the world, I need help with just about everything. My bank account is under their name, how do I change that, is it better to just change banks. Any tips or help with be greatly appreciated.", " I am soon turning 18 and need to move out. My parents have been verbally abusive and unsupportive of anything I choose to do. I have my living situation figured out and stuff like that. I just need help figuring out what else I need to move out. How to I get my legal documents if my parents won’t give them to me, how to I change my address, what other paper work type stuff do I need. They haven’t prepared me at all for the world, I need help with just about everything. My bank account is under their name, how do I change that, is it better to just change banks. Any tips or help with be greatly appreciated.", " I am soon turning 18 and need to move out. My parents have been verbally abusive and unsupportive of anything I choose to do. I have my living situation figured out and stuff like that. I just need help figuring out what else I need to move out. How to I get my legal documents if my parents won’t give them to me, how to I change my address, what other paper work type stuff do I need. They haven’t prepared me at all for the world, I need help with just about everything. My bank account is under their name, how do I change that, is it better to just change banks. Any tips or help with be greatly appreciated.", " I am soon turning 18 and need to move out. My parents have been verbally abusive and unsupportive of anything I choose to do. I have my living situation figured out and stuff like that. I just need help figuring out what else I need to move out. How to I get my legal documents if my parents won’t give them to me, how to I change my address, what other paper work type stuff do I need. They haven’t prepared me at all for the world, I need help with just about everything. My bank account is under their name, how do I change that, is it better to just change banks. Any tips or help with be greatly appreciated.", " I am soon turning 18 and need to move out. My parents have been verbally abusive and unsupportive of anything I choose to do. I have my living situation figured out and stuff like that. I just need help figuring out what else I need to move out. How to I get my legal documents if my parents won’t give them to me, how to I change my address, what other paper work type stuff do I need. They haven’t prepared me at all for the world, I need help with just about everything. My bank account is under their name, how do I change that, is it better to just change banks. Any tips or help with be greatly appreciated." ]

[ "(I'm making the assumption you live in the US, if you don't, some of this may not apply)\n\nI was kicked out when I was 18... Admittedly I had a bit of help from my Dad, but I may be able to help.\n\nTo be honest, figuring out where to live is the hardest part. If you have that done and you have a way to pay rent/basic bills, then that's great. Save money everywhere you can... If you have stores like WinCo nearby, shop there (aka, stores where you buy stuff by the weight).\n\nChanging your address is simple... Just go to the USPS website and request a change of address, I think it costs $1. You supply the old address and the new one. That will set up a temporary mail forward to the new address which will have a sticker on it indicating it was forwarded to the new address. However since it's temporary, you still need to contact every place that has your address and give them the new one.\n\nI would recommend a new bank account. Moving it to your name only would require their permission. Setting up a new bank account is super easy... Pick a bank and ask them, they will be more than happy to walk you through it.\n\nIf your cell phone is under their family account, definitely get a new cell phone plan...I realize this can be expensive, but there are plenty of prepaid smart phones you can get for cheap online or even places like CVS, etc.\n\nAs far as legal documents, I'm not really sure, hopefully someone else will be able to help.\n\n", "I'm sorry to hear you're in this situation. It depends on what country you live in, but in general you'll need proof of address (bank statement, utilities bill, pay slip) and proof of identification (passport/drivers license/birth certificate). Once you have these, you'll be able to do pretty much anything.\n\nAs for the bank account, I would open a brand new account at a different bank and if possible, transfer/withdraw any funds. The easiest way to find out what the bank requires to open an account is to ask them (some might accept a letter from someone at your new home to vouch that you have just moved in and now live there). If you don't have time for a traditional bank you can look at virtual banks like Monzo (UK) and Revolut\n\nGood luck and remember, you're allowed to remove toxic people from your life regardless of who they are. And never be afraid to ask the parents of your friends for information, they're a gold mine of knowledge.", "One more thing to think about, and you're probably not going to like it, but it needs to be said. You're very young, and relationships don't last forever, especially when you're 18. If you and your girlfriend split or even just need a break, presumably you won't be able to go back to your parents' place. So have some thoughts about where you'd go if you needed to, at short notice.\n\nOh, and when someone says \"pick a bank\", they should have said \"pick a bank other than the one your parents use\". Just in case. And if there's an option to have statements etc sent by email rather than snail, opt for it from the start. Makes it much easier if you don't end up living at the same place forever.\n\nSame goes for anything else you sign up for, when they ask for your address. Otherwise, 30 years from now, there's going to be mail arriving for you at 10 different addresses, and you'll wish you'd done the email preference thing back in 2020.", "Okay you can easily get a copy of your birth certificate from any court house if you have other forms of I’d if you have a drivers license and a social security card. \nIf you don’t have a social security card you can go to your local treasurers office and apply for a new one it usually helps to know what your social security number is. Those are the two main documents you will need. \nCar insurance is also pretty easy to get once you’ve figured it out. Go online and get a free quote from a bunch of places until you find the best one. If your car isn’t in your name that might be an issue. I am currently using Geicos insurance because I find it’s the cheapest where I live with full coverage. Although if money is tight just get liability. Because it is the cheapest and will cover the other person in an accident. \nThe next thing you’ll need to figure out is tax information. Which most sites are relatively easy to navigate once you get more accustomed to it I find cr", "Oh, one more thing. And some may argue with me on this one. Once you've got everything figured out and settled down.... GET A CR" ]

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I recently got a car, and I have put some basic stuff in there (e.g. bottle of water, ...) which prompts this request.\n\nWhat should you keep in your car at all times?", "What should you keep in your car at all times? I recently got a car, and I have put some basic stuff in there (e.g. bottle of water, ...) which prompts this request.\n\nWhat should you keep in your car at all times?", "What should you keep in your car at all times? I recently got a car, and I have put some basic stuff in there (e.g. bottle of water, ...) which prompts this request.\n\nWhat should you keep in your car at all times?", "What should you keep in your car at all times? I recently got a car, and I have put some basic stuff in there (e.g. bottle of water, ...) which prompts this request.\n\nWhat should you keep in your car at all times?", "What should you keep in your car at all times? I recently got a car, and I have put some basic stuff in there (e.g. bottle of water, ...) which prompts this request.\n\nWhat should you keep in your car at all times?" ]

[ "Jumper cables, towels, rain poncho, screwdriver, crescent wrench, proof of insurance, registration, safety belt escape tool, flashlight, first aid kit, road flares,napkins", "A twenty dollar bill and a bunch of change. Too many times I've ended up somewhere unfamiliar only to find there is only paid parking meters or a lot that doesn't accept cards. A phone charger is good to. Once after a giant storm my electricity was out for three days but I could still go charge my devices from my car.", "A shriveled up French fry, straw wrapper, water bottle lid, maybe a pen cap, anything small enough to fall in between the seats but big enough not to be retrieved ", "Pistol, assault rifle, ammo, more ammo, water, ammo, flashlight, ammo, first aid kit, snuggy.\n\n", "People say that I'm over prepared, but you'd be surprised how often I use something off this list. Preppers, please critique.\n\n**My \"Get Home Bag\" GHB**\n\nAll of this in a nice multi compartment backpack with chest strap and the ability to tighten down the load.\n\nMedical compartment\n\n* 10 1\"x3\" cloth bandaid\n* 3 1.75\"x4\" cloth bandaid \n* Antiseptic wipes\n* 2 pkg quick clot\n* 1 israeli bandage\n* 2 rolls gauze\n* 3 non-stick pads\n* 2 rolls of self adhering stretch bandage\n* 1 tourniquet \n* Titanium medical scissors\n* Tweezers\n* Scalpel and some blades\n* Vinyl gloves\n* Medical tape\n* Medicine package with - NSAID, allergy meds, benadryl, tums\n* Feminine producs\n* 5 safety pins\n* Small bottle iodine\n\nFood compartment\n\n* 2x packages of food (1 pkg cheese/crackers, 1 pkg raisins, 1 pkg tuna, 1 pkg squeeze appleasauce, etc.)\n* 3x bottles of gatoraid\n\nClothes\n\n* 1 cap/beanie when it starts getting cold\n* 1 balaklava when it starts getting cold\n* 1 Pair of jeans\n* 1 Long sleeve shirt\n* 1 2pc rain gear w/ hood\n* 1 Pair waterproof tactical gloves\n* 2 Pair of socks, one being wool the other a quick dry sport sock\n* 1 Towel, 1 rag\n* 1 Bandana\n* 1 Pair underwear\n\nMisc.\n\n* 2-3 lighters (my g/f is always losing one and needed a backup)\n* Pocket knife\n* Multitool\n* 25ft of 550 paracord\n* Headlamp\n* Extra headlamp batteries\n* Needle and small but high strength (mine is braided) fishing line\n* Duck tape \n* CASTtape\n* Paper towel\n* Hand sanitizer\n* 2x hand warmers\n\n**Elsewhere in the vehicle**\n\nTool bag\n\n* Common sockets, socket wrench, and long extension (metric and std even though my car is all metric)\n* Breaker bar\n* Small screwdriver kit\n* Allen wrench set\n* Channel locks\n* Adjustable wrench\n* Zip ties\n* Orange reflective vest\n* Electronic road flare\n* 2 ton car jack (not the one that comes with the car)\n* 12v air compressor\n* Fix a flat\n* Jumper cables\n* Wet wipes\n\nTrunk out of bag\n\n* Liter of water\n* 5.10 guide mid boot (very lightweight w/ climbing rubber on bottom)\n* Climbing rope and locking biner (I don't carry a harness usually; there a way to tie a rescue seat)\n* 6' of 1\" tubular webbing\n* Small tarp\n* Warm jacket\n* Fire extinguisher (don't have this now actually)\n\n**Other other**\n\n* M&P FS9 w/ night sights\n* Aliengear IWB holster\n* OWB mag holster with 2x mags\n* Vape pen and small bottle of homemade e-juice\n* Very bright tactical flashlight\n* Charging cables for phones (my g/fs and my droid) and vape pen (can charge flashlight this way too.)\n* Money (bills and quarters)\n* Sunglasses\n\n[Laid out](http://i.imgur.com/HHBBjDo.jpg)\n\n[Packed](http://i.imgur.com/Lyz5BrR.jpg)\n", "You should include these few very essential things in your car for Safety and Survival.\n\n1. First aid kit\n2. Flashlight\n3. Multi-tool \n4. Matches or other fire starter (Bonus: a candle in a can for winter emergencies)\n5. Energy bars or MREs (the instant food that heat up with just water)\n6. Water bottles\n7. Weather radio", "A beach towel.\n\nYou can dry your hair if it's raining, you can clean up spills, you can wrap things up that you don't want to get damaged from bouncing around while you drive, you can cover things up if you need to leave a valuable in the car and don't have a trunk, you can leave it on your windshield at night to keep from having to scrape frost/ice/snow off during the winter...", "Isn't their a subreddit dedicated to stuff like that? Someone help me!\n\n", "A couple feminine products. You never know. (And if you're a guy, presumably you MIGHT have a female in your car at some point who needs them, and she will be very grateful I promise you)", "Colt 45, the pistol, the malt liquor, and the [2000 single by Afroman](https://youtu.be/kvOpEDDW51o).", "Unless you plan a cross-country trip--if you're just commuting and grocery shopping around town--you don't need much. The most useful thing I have in my car is a roll of paper towels.", "Not really seeing anybody say it, but definitely an extra set of clothes and some blankets! If you get stuck in a snow storm you'll be thankful for the blankets.", "I always like to keep a few grocery plastic bags so that I can have he kids pass them around throwing away all the trash we accumulate.", "Some ideas: \n\nSunglasses \n\nJumper cables \n\nFuel canister \n\nBasic car repair kit \n\nBasic first aid kit \n\nPen and paper \n\nSpare house key/glasses/inhaler/cheap mobile phone \n\nCar manual \n\nEmergency money \n\nList of emergency contact details \n\n", "Roll up a $20 bill and put it in a empty chapstick container or travel size advil/Tylenol container. Toss it into your glove compartment or somewhere else you feel is discreet.", "Clorax wipes, a safety tool, a led heavy flashlight, and 1 of those absorbant car drying towels, these I keep in my center console compartment thingy. I keep a blanket, water, trail mix jumper cables, 1/2 roll of paper towels along with more of those washable car drying cloths. These I keep in a milk crate that I \"borrowed\" from 7-11 years ago. Everything is neat and handy and easily moved from car to car (like a rental)", "* emergency check (from your checkbook)\n* bottle of water\n* knife\n* cheap LED flashlight w/ a window breaker\n* first aid kit\n* OBD-II\n* tire pressure gauge\n* basic tools\n* tow strap (especially if it snows where you live)\n* Winter hat and gloves (see above)\n* a couple of granola bars\n* old towel\n* sunglasses\n* junky sunglasses for a friend\n* roll of toilet paper\n* extra cash and change\n* **CONDOMS**", "Stash a 20$ somewhere for emergency gas (under spare works), some kind of paper (towels, tissues, fastfood napkins), spare clothes, lighter, knife (pocket is fine), water and food can, map, first aid (20$). Sounds like a lot but I bought a small duffel and roll and pack things so it fits with my spare. Take it out every 6 months and donate the can food and water (or use) and reload. Pending on where you live your kit may change from one 6mo period to the other. We lived in Or for 16yrs and the winter one would have warmer clothes and the summer more water bottles. One other thing- We have these \"indian/mexiacan\" blankets, the tough kinda heavy ones with nice colors- I keep one of those in the rig as well, comes in handy and chicks dig it.", "Unless you're going to break down in the middle of the desert, I'd say no to that bottle of water. That water is going to get nasty a lot more quickly in the car. Plus if it gets cold where you live, it will expand into ice and destroy the bottle, then leak and get your car wet. If it's going to get even decently warm, your car is going to turn into an oven for it, which is really bad if it's a plastic bottle because then there's a good chance you'll have some of the plastic get into the water and your water will become a carcinogen", "A towel. \n\nA wise man once told me that I should always s keep one with me, it has so many uses after all.", "You need items to handle basic emergencies for both yourself and for your car.\n\nA jump-start battery or jumper cables, spare bulbs for the headlights, taillights and turn signals, fuel can, water bottle, oil and brake fluid, windshield ice scraper (two: separate ones for the inside and outside as road grit can scratch the plastic coating on the inside. An expired cash/phone card works for the inside), tire pressure gauge, multitool, road hazard marker, flashlight, and Emergency Beacon (self contained blinking light to attract rescue in the event that the car battery is disabled when you run off of the road.)\n\nFirst aid kit, tissues, phone charger, spare clothes, gloves, blanket or sleeping bag, emergency food, and a candle in a can and lighter for heat if you get stuck in the Winter.", "What I keep:\nJumper cables\nMatches\nLed torch (or two) \nEmergency blanket, nothing flash, but will keep you warm if needed\nFirst aid kit\nGlow sticks (not cheap party ones..) \nNapkins! (I use so many!) \nWater\nI also keep a cheap small tent and fold up chair in the back... You never know what is going to happen\n\n\nP. S I'm in Australia, so there is often several hours between towns depending on where you go or where you live. Making fire and having shelter/water! ", "Rubber gloves to keep your hands clean when changing a tyre.\n\nA cloth and a squeegee.\n\nAn umbrella and a torch.\n\nWet wipes, spare underwear and maybe a spare pair of trousers.\n\n£20 (or equivalent amount where you live... $30, 1000 baht, etc)\n\nspare engine oil, screen wash, de-icer (in winter), foot pump for tyres.", "An extra set of clothes. Like one emergency outfit be user you never know when you might spill something or your friend wants a jacket. Also a bathing suit and towel during the summer. ", "R/VEDC should be able to help you :)\n\nTow rope, flashlights and headlamps and road flares, a small blanket and pillow, water, set of tools, lighters and a jack are some of the things i keep off the top of my head. ", "Jumper cables\n\nSmall umbrella\n\nSunglasses (always have a spare in your car)\n\nA decently warm blanket/sleeping bag in the trunk\n\nSmall flashlight\n\nMulti tool or small toolkit with an adjustable wrench, both kinds of screw drivers, and a razor blade. \n\nRoll of paper towels/ baby wipes\n\nA plastic baggie for trash (empty often)\n\nSnow scraper (if you live anywhere that gets snow.\n\nAux cable and car phone charger \n\nOne of those bags of gum from costco\n\nA spare $20 and roughly $2 in change for tolls\n\nIll ", "Brass knuckles, or pepper spray, to defend yourself at night, or whenever, if walking to and from your car. \n\nFor more survival situations...First aid kid. Flashlight. Blankets. Pillow. Matches/Lighter. Non-perishable food stuffs. Water. Gas Can. Maps. Compass. Burner Cell Phone with full battery. Jumper cables. Flare gun. Gloves. Hatchet. Knife.\n", "Baby wipes, paper towels, dog clean-up bags, water bottle, Tampax and Midol, sunglasses, phone charger, insurance card, list with names and numbers (if cell phone is damaged), jack knife, gas can for emergencies, some cash, snacks like protein bars or nuts, jumper cables, basic tool kit, ice scraper, emergency blanket (silver one), umbrella, extra clothes (hoodie, socks, etc.), toiletries kit with basic make-up. Magnetic hide-a-key.\n\nMake sure you have climate appropriate supplies for snow/cold or heat, depending on your location. ", "Late to the game, but whatever. I have a roadside emergency kit with basic first aid, jumper cables, gloves, etc. I carry a can of fix a flat just in case. I just did a long road trip through Canada so I've currently got a gallon of oil and a gallon of coolant as well. I keep some basic tools in the back too, like screwdrivers and wrenches and sockets, because I'm reasonably handy and I can fix basic problems with my car if need be. I usually have a pair of boots and an old crappy hoodie too. I'm fairly prepared, I'd say.", "If you live anywhere that it might snow, keep a small collapsable shovel in the car. It has gotten me out of multiple terrible scenarios. Also, I second keeping the $20 as well as a fist full of quarters.\n\nSomething that I keep in the car that has not been used yet but I refuse to get rid of it is a small empty plastic gas can, big enough that I can walk to a station and get enough gas to bring to my car to get filled up in a pinch. ", "Boxing gloves, condoms and blue blockers\n\nDress shoes, a Sharpie and 3 quarters\n\nA football, hacky sack, frisbee in the back and a baseball cap\n\nTwo folding chairs, adirondack\n\nAnd a mini cooler filled with healthy snacks\n\nBeach towels, sunblock, a surfboard and a sleeping bag\n\nBottled water, cashew nuts, extra socks, an American flag\n\nOld boots, paper towels, Shopgirl: A Novella\n\nDeodorant, house keys, sweatshirt, an umbrella\n\nA golf club, basketball, bug spray\n\nA laundry heap, a pocket knife, a battery\n\nThese are the things in my Jeep", "Beef jerky, water, chewy sweets, small packets of sugar, an insulated mug , snow socks for tyres, bit of cardboard, massive tarp, tyre seal , pump, jump leads, warm jumper, waterproofs, blanket, ring pull can opening of soup/beans, camping stove, kettle , folding shovel, baby wipes, torch, money , spare shoes, shades, ", "According to this subreddit a bunch of trash bags, gloves, duct tape, shovel, cooler full of ice, scalpel, stretcher, walkie talkie, an extra gas tank and a second engine if you have the space. ", "A spare tire that is pressured with air. Most tires will eventually bleed air over long periods of time, especially in places with varied climates. It only takes a couple minutes to check the pressure on a spare, so do it at least once or twice a year. ", "A pair of socks to pull over your shoes. If you need to push the damn thing in winter, it's great extra traction.", "$5 in coins (for parking meters), cloth gloves (for those days where the sun turns your steering wheel into a hot iron), a bottle of water, a container of engine oil, a towel, and an empty box so my groceries don't slide around when I'm driving. : )\nAs for other suggestions, like deodorant and a comb and toiletries, I keep all of that in my handbag because the car can heat up like CRAZY in summer, causing your aerosol can to explode (or worse!). \nAlso, you're more likely to need your sanitary items in the actual bathroom with you, than in your car's glovebox. \n\nThe engine oil is because in Summer (especially if it's an old car) you'll need to top up your oil periodically to stop the engine from running dry and your car not starting. : ) You can buy it cheaply at most gas stations, and the gas station attendant is 9/10 a motorhead who can tell you what type you need based on looking at your vehicle.\nSomething I wish I had in my car, but often don't: A flashlight, a paper map, and a change of clothes for those days where I needed to use the towel. ", "they say that the headrest is removable in cars and designed to be used to break out your window, so you can eliminate the window break tool...", "if you have concealed carry, a gun in your drivers door or somewhere you can easily access in an emergency.\n\nif you live in bad areas of town (I have go venture into detroit every now and again) you will want the added force multiplier of a firearm if things go south", "[this!]https://www.walmart.com/ip/13035281?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&adid=22222222227010084453&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=40838692232&wl4=pla-61418422384&wl5=9041394&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=13035281&wl13=&veh=sem", "[A Stanley FUBAR.](http://www.stanleytools.com/en-us/products/hand-tools/demolition-tools/pry-claw-bars/15-in-fatmax-fubar-utility-bar/55-119) Why? Well, why the heck not? ☺", "You should make sure your spare and the jack are there and in working condition.\n\nReusable shopping bags in the trunk just in case you need to do some grocery shopping.\n\nGym bag with shoes, socks, shorts, and shirt in case you have time to go to the gym after work. \n\nProof in insurance and registration in the glove box. \n\nOne pen, flashlight, and leatherman, and small pad of paper.", "Windowbreaker/seat belt cutter, handcraft flashlight/radio/emergency light, cheap tool set, case of water, food (granola/protein bars, freeze dried food, Gatorade individual powder packs), towel, change of clothes and shoes. You can get all of this for $100", "Tire gauge, spare headlight bulbs, oil, a jug of water, jumper cables, leak sealer in case you have issues with your radiator, matches, a Swiss Army knife or a multi tool, blunt wraps and a grinder. Don't forget your skateboard too. ", "Tea lights. You get light from them and can keep temps bearable when below zero. A few degrees matter a lot. And match sticks or lighter", "Some others:\nToothpicks/floss, hand sanitzer, gum, quarters (for toll or parking), a pen, hair tie, reusable bags (for groceries), sun glasses", "Shoes. Nice, solid tennis shoes. You never know when you're car will break down and you're going to have to walk. If you go out and your feet hurt from your other shoes, guess what? You have more shoes!\n\nMy example is I always keep shoes in my car. I live where it doesn't snow, but we decided to drive 3 hours to where it does snow. After dinner we went for a drive and were stuck in a snow bank in the middle of the forest. I was wearing flats in snow. But not for long! I had socks and tennis shoes in the trunk (and other emergency items), so I was good to go. ", "Nail clippers, tooth pick, lighter, tweezers, gum, pen, paper, jumper cables, a window scraper, a picture of tom selleck, a tire iron (one of those T units for breaking lugs), and a handkerchief.", "Jumper cables, a spare change of clothes, an extra tire or donut, a state map, roadside emergency kit (road flares, etc.) and a car jack for the tire (if your car doesn't come with one)", "Jumper cable, emergency food, emergency water, emergency toolkit, car's paperwork, a change of clothes, a signal flair, some walkie talkies, a flashlight and an emergency battery + a cheep burner cellphone, oh and a belt cutter in the driver's side console.", "In my personal experience, jumper cables, pocket knife, paper towels, water bottles, and a bath towel. \n\nBecause I'm a car guy and am always modifying my car, I keep a full tool kit in my car which has come in handy a million times on the road. But not everyone has a toolkit.", "If you're in colder climates with snow: kitty litter and a small shovel to help get your car out if you ever get stuck. ", "If you live where it snows, always keep a clean set of work clothes in your car. I do this because sometimes, I get stuck somewhere and have to spend the night at a local friend's house. In the morning, I would still have to go to work. ", "I'm working on some items still but, water, a seat belt cutter/windiw smasher, a medical kit, a fire extinguisher, Toiletries, a blanket, change of clothes, a towel, a knife of some kind, and a couples of canned food items. ", "I would say some hygiene stuff like deodorant, mouthwash etc in case you need to go somewhere and couldnt really freshen up idk ", "I saw an episode of Mythbusters* when they were trying to test if car windows would break with bare hands while submerged in the water, it didn't. At the end of the show Adam said that he'll have a wrench in his car at all times.\n\nSo I guess, a wrench.", "I recently bought a new car and after pulling off the lot, my first trip was to the hardware store to buy a new tool box, and a first aid kit. I also keep several bills in a tuckaway spot for tole roads.", "I keep a scissors in mine. Just in case you had to cut out of your seatbelt in an emergency situation. ", "I keep a safety belt cutter on the door, tucked in so it won't be dislodged. It also has a window breaker thing on it in case of water. Being a new parent makes you think of all the things.\n\n", "I have a lot of these things but one I haven't seen yet is something you can buy at the dollar tree. I have four of them. It's a small crowbar but it's strong and reliable. You never know. ", "I have a Nissan Titan, Things I always keep in it are as follows: a spare $100 dollar bill hidden just in case, my delta one first class box that they give you in first class, it has a tooth brush ,toothpaste, socks, mouthwash, a spare battery to recharge a phone, and a razor, with shaving cream. I also keep a\nCase of water behind my passenger seat, I drink a lot of water. A box of cliff bars just in case. Jumper Cables, My tool box, flash light, car charger for my phone, my berretta 92fsA1 and a spare 18 round magazine, I also have a nice custom holster mounted under the steering column. I also keep my Eno hammock and sleeping bag and travel pillow stuffed in a compartment in the back. a couple spare lighters. and my knife, and multi tool. and a spare pullover & rain poncho. Even tho that's s hit ton of stuff if you got in my truck you would wonder where it all is. But everything has its place which is nice.\n", "I always like to have a change of clothes including socks and underwear. Also a fishing pole and some lures. You never know when your gonna come across a sweet spot out on the road.", "I always keep a tool kit, jumper cables, water, extra quart or 2 of oil, a first aid kit, extra pair of shoes, fix a flat, air compressor, a few towels, and of course a swimsuit.", "I always have a toothbrush, floss, and toothpaste, an extra pair of shoes, socks and underwear, a box of breakfast granola, and baby wipes.\n\nThe baby wipes are the most useful. They can be used for tissues, cleaning up spills, wiping down a dusty car, and many other things.\n\nThe other things come in handy for unexpected occurrences. Also, if you're a forgetful person like I am.\n\n", "I also recently got a car...\n\nI think I went overboard, in the back of my car (the two back seats come out) I built a hidden floor and beneath that there is as follows:\n\nInflatable kayak\n2 x Oars\nLife jackets\nDry bags\nWetsuits\nBike rack\nToolbox \nBody armour & helmet\nDownhill bike gear \nCamping equipment (tent sleeping bag etc)\nTripods and miscellaneous photography gear\nPortable BBQ\nLongboard\nWellies \nSpare shoes\nWarm and cool weather coat\nWater bottles\nBattery packs\nFirst aid kit\nRoadside emergency kit\n\nIt's pretty cool cause it's all effectively hidden and no matter where or when I am, I can just go for an adventure, obviously not everyone's cup of tea but years of not driving, now that I am, I don't want to have to 'head home' every time, when I could just camp out and keep discovering new places\n\nThat said, I really shouldn't leave all that in the car permanently... ah well, adventures right? 😂", "Has anyone said a spare car battery/jumpstart battery for when your battery eventually gives out on you? We've had multiple instances where we couldn't Jumper off someone because their cables wouldn't reach unless they did some illegal parking.\n\nNow we just pull out a secondary battery and self-jump the car", "Hair brush, one container of Wet Wipes (I have kids, and these stay wet in the car. The little pouches of wipes with a sticker closure DO NOT) phone charger, window breaker tool, jumper cables and a can of fix-a-flat. In the summer I carry a couple beach towels to cover my leather seats (hot-leather-on-my-shorts-exposed-thighs-omg) and the buckles on my youngest's car seat. \n\nI also have a m&m's mini's container full of quarters in the center console, and a 50 in an envelope taped under the front seat.", "Get yourself a decent 16\" breaker bar and a socket that fits your lug nuts. It's a life saver if you ever need to change your tire. Keep a tire pressure gauge as well. ", "Be careful with that bottle of water. Store it in a way that if it freezes, it won't explode all over your stuff. You can probably make it safe by just draining a small amount out of it then tightly resealing it.", "Apart from a spare tyre and high quality tools for the process of changing it?\n\nSecured in the passenger compartment:\nA DECENT seat belt cutter, first aid kit small fire extinguisher.\nIn the trunk in a small heavy duty bag:\nthick gloves, rope, jumper cables, wool blanket (heavy felt like), poncho, headlamp, folding shovel, glucose tablets/protein bar, lighter, toilet paper, windscreen wiper fluid (concentrate), small utility knife (SAK farmer for example) bottle of water, disinfectant, tampon, pencil and some paper. \n\nAnd leave this bag in there. No matter how short drive is. ", "Always have a set of clothing available in your car. You'll never know what will happen at work, or someplace else.", "A spare tire & jack. A lot of new cars(Kia I'm looking at you) don't come with either. I prefer a hydraulic jack, tire plugs, and a 13$ air compressor. Check Amazon for the latter two. You might find them for under twenty.", "A spare key in case you are locked out. Just have to break the window to get in and unlock the door. . .,", "A small tool kit, coat, oil and antifreeze. Duct Tape. You can fix alot of issues your car might have with those. At least ehough to get you home. Jack and tire iron too. Flashlight, 5 to 20 dollars in cash. Depending on how far you drive on a daily basis and the likely hood of traffic, a bottle of water and a package of chips or a poptart. I live by NYC, with an hour long commute. If there's bad traffic, it can turn into a three hour commute. Always good to have something to eat and drink.", "A good multi-tool\nFlashlight \nHiking boots\nA complete change of clothes (change w/season)\nJumper cables\nPoncho", "A fully stocked first aid kit, fire extinguisher, and if you live in very cold climates and getting stuck is a possibility a few small candles. You would be surprised how a little candle will keep a cab warm.", "A candle and a lighter will usually produce enough heat to keep you from freezing to death in the short term. Something to think about if you're in a colder climate.", "A box of office supplies. Lamp, stapler, folders, etc. have it right there in the back seat. If you ever get pulled over, simply tell the police officer you were laid off today. Works every time. " ]

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[ "How do I internalize an idea that I know intellectually? Examples of this dissonance in action:\n\n* I'm aware factory farming is atrocious, but I knowingly contribute to it via continuing to eat meat.\n* I know desiring fame/harboring a hero complex in our (generally) vast and impersonal world will negatively affect my well-being, but this does not matter to my subconscious, and I do it anyway.\n* I know exercise is beneficial, but only when I'm already in a fitness routine does it *feel* important for me to do.\n\nAn important caveat: *I think this applies only to situations where the* ***pros < cons (and I'm aware of it).*** *Ex: Drinking socially is physically deleterious, but the fun I have drinking with friends outweighs that for me. Thus, a sacrifice I am willing to make. Not a situation that I'm talking about.*\n\nAnother way of asking: When our thinking and our actions are not aligned, what is the disconnect? And how do you reconnect it?", "How do I internalize an idea that I know intellectually? Examples of this dissonance in action:\n\n* I'm aware factory farming is atrocious, but I knowingly contribute to it via continuing to eat meat.\n* I know desiring fame/harboring a hero complex in our (generally) vast and impersonal world will negatively affect my well-being, but this does not matter to my subconscious, and I do it anyway.\n* I know exercise is beneficial, but only when I'm already in a fitness routine does it *feel* important for me to do.\n\nAn important caveat: *I think this applies only to situations where the* ***pros < cons (and I'm aware of it).*** *Ex: Drinking socially is physically deleterious, but the fun I have drinking with friends outweighs that for me. Thus, a sacrifice I am willing to make. Not a situation that I'm talking about.*\n\nAnother way of asking: When our thinking and our actions are not aligned, what is the disconnect? And how do you reconnect it?", "How do I internalize an idea that I know intellectually? Examples of this dissonance in action:\n\n* I'm aware factory farming is atrocious, but I knowingly contribute to it via continuing to eat meat.\n* I know desiring fame/harboring a hero complex in our (generally) vast and impersonal world will negatively affect my well-being, but this does not matter to my subconscious, and I do it anyway.\n* I know exercise is beneficial, but only when I'm already in a fitness routine does it *feel* important for me to do.\n\nAn important caveat: *I think this applies only to situations where the* ***pros < cons (and I'm aware of it).*** *Ex: Drinking socially is physically deleterious, but the fun I have drinking with friends outweighs that for me. Thus, a sacrifice I am willing to make. Not a situation that I'm talking about.*\n\nAnother way of asking: When our thinking and our actions are not aligned, what is the disconnect? And how do you reconnect it?", "How do I internalize an idea that I know intellectually? Examples of this dissonance in action:\n\n* I'm aware factory farming is atrocious, but I knowingly contribute to it via continuing to eat meat.\n* I know desiring fame/harboring a hero complex in our (generally) vast and impersonal world will negatively affect my well-being, but this does not matter to my subconscious, and I do it anyway.\n* I know exercise is beneficial, but only when I'm already in a fitness routine does it *feel* important for me to do.\n\nAn important caveat: *I think this applies only to situations where the* ***pros < cons (and I'm aware of it).*** *Ex: Drinking socially is physically deleterious, but the fun I have drinking with friends outweighs that for me. Thus, a sacrifice I am willing to make. Not a situation that I'm talking about.*\n\nAnother way of asking: When our thinking and our actions are not aligned, what is the disconnect? And how do you reconnect it?" ]

[ "Practices in empathy and self-discipline perhaps. Micro-m", "Unsure exactly what you are asking. Sounds like you've internalized these topics to me but just aren't making mindful choices around them.\n\nYou have to disrupt your automated/habitual responses for these.\n\nStart saying out loud, I don't want to support factory farming before you pick up meat at a market. This will give you pause to look at better options. Just putting pause in a habit will let you make a more mindful choice.\n\nStart rewarding yourself verbally when you complete things and verbally compliment others better than you. This again will make you mindful of what you are good at and that others can be good or better than you and that's fine.\n\nAs for excercise set an alarm for each day when you know you could. When the alarm goes off again it reminds you then get your workout stuff ready. If at this point you don't want to excercise don't. Just out it all away. But again you now made a mindful choice not just one from momentum.", "Good question! \n\n I solved the disconnect with more knowledge. I delved into the topic in order to truly understand the two seemingly divergent sides. I discovered that most people have only a superficial traditional and cultural understanding of the topic that they don't question and are discouraged from questioning. I began to question things that others felt were unquestionable. Nothing was off the table. Eyes wide open. Go wherever the facts take you. Break out of your echo chamber. The more I learned, the more confident I became regarding where my research was leading me. Rumors, conspiracy theories, pre-conceived ideas, assumptions began to fall by the wayside. It's taken a few years but because of the amount of time spent, I'm willing to own the research, which changed my behaviour. Owning the process helps to internalize it.", "It's great that you're asking these kinds of questions about yourself, I should do more of the same. \n\nBest way to make a connection with any idea is to learn about it. Have you watched uncensored documentaries, made by reputable outlets, regarding those topics? Have you seen what a child-labor factory looks like? I don't know your background but I'm going to presume you haven't taken the life of something to feed yourself? If not, I recommend starting w/a fish, the equipment &licenses are inexpensive, they're easy to catch, clean, and cook; doing so will change how you view the cow which made your burger and the poor clucker which lived a terrible life for your nuggets. \n\nI suggest starting there and getting a general understanding of the issues, it's one of the few good things the internet and YouTube are good for." ]

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[ "How to relieve back pain. My wife has struggled with back pain for the last year or so. We're both late 20's and fairly active. It seems to be the worst after sitting for school and work.\n\nThe pain seems to be coming not from her spine, but the muscles surrounding her spine, specifically the big ones between the bottom of your back ribs and the top of your hips.\n\nWe bought a new mattress hoping that would fix the problem, but nothing. We have seen a chiropractor with mixed results.\n\nAny ideas?", "How to relieve back pain. My wife has struggled with back pain for the last year or so. We're both late 20's and fairly active. It seems to be the worst after sitting for school and work.\n\nThe pain seems to be coming not from her spine, but the muscles surrounding her spine, specifically the big ones between the bottom of your back ribs and the top of your hips.\n\nWe bought a new mattress hoping that would fix the problem, but nothing. We have seen a chiropractor with mixed results.\n\nAny ideas?", "How to relieve back pain. My wife has struggled with back pain for the last year or so. We're both late 20's and fairly active. It seems to be the worst after sitting for school and work.\n\nThe pain seems to be coming not from her spine, but the muscles surrounding her spine, specifically the big ones between the bottom of your back ribs and the top of your hips.\n\nWe bought a new mattress hoping that would fix the problem, but nothing. We have seen a chiropractor with mixed results.\n\nAny ideas?", "How to relieve back pain. My wife has struggled with back pain for the last year or so. We're both late 20's and fairly active. It seems to be the worst after sitting for school and work.\n\nThe pain seems to be coming not from her spine, but the muscles surrounding her spine, specifically the big ones between the bottom of your back ribs and the top of your hips.\n\nWe bought a new mattress hoping that would fix the problem, but nothing. We have seen a chiropractor with mixed results.\n\nAny ideas?", "How to relieve back pain. My wife has struggled with back pain for the last year or so. We're both late 20's and fairly active. It seems to be the worst after sitting for school and work.\n\nThe pain seems to be coming not from her spine, but the muscles surrounding her spine, specifically the big ones between the bottom of your back ribs and the top of your hips.\n\nWe bought a new mattress hoping that would fix the problem, but nothing. We have seen a chiropractor with mixed results.\n\nAny ideas?", "How to relieve back pain. My wife has struggled with back pain for the last year or so. We're both late 20's and fairly active. It seems to be the worst after sitting for school and work.\n\nThe pain seems to be coming not from her spine, but the muscles surrounding her spine, specifically the big ones between the bottom of your back ribs and the top of your hips.\n\nWe bought a new mattress hoping that would fix the problem, but nothing. We have seen a chiropractor with mixed results.\n\nAny ideas?", "How to relieve back pain. My wife has struggled with back pain for the last year or so. We're both late 20's and fairly active. It seems to be the worst after sitting for school and work.\n\nThe pain seems to be coming not from her spine, but the muscles surrounding her spine, specifically the big ones between the bottom of your back ribs and the top of your hips.\n\nWe bought a new mattress hoping that would fix the problem, but nothing. We have seen a chiropractor with mixed results.\n\nAny ideas?", "How to relieve back pain. My wife has struggled with back pain for the last year or so. We're both late 20's and fairly active. It seems to be the worst after sitting for school and work.\n\nThe pain seems to be coming not from her spine, but the muscles surrounding her spine, specifically the big ones between the bottom of your back ribs and the top of your hips.\n\nWe bought a new mattress hoping that would fix the problem, but nothing. We have seen a chiropractor with mixed results.\n\nAny ideas?", "How to relieve back pain. My wife has struggled with back pain for the last year or so. We're both late 20's and fairly active. It seems to be the worst after sitting for school and work.\n\nThe pain seems to be coming not from her spine, but the muscles surrounding her spine, specifically the big ones between the bottom of your back ribs and the top of your hips.\n\nWe bought a new mattress hoping that would fix the problem, but nothing. We have seen a chiropractor with mixed results.\n\nAny ideas?", "How to relieve back pain. My wife has struggled with back pain for the last year or so. We're both late 20's and fairly active. It seems to be the worst after sitting for school and work.\n\nThe pain seems to be coming not from her spine, but the muscles surrounding her spine, specifically the big ones between the bottom of your back ribs and the top of your hips.\n\nWe bought a new mattress hoping that would fix the problem, but nothing. We have seen a chiropractor with mixed results.\n\nAny ideas?", "How to relieve back pain. My wife has struggled with back pain for the last year or so. We're both late 20's and fairly active. It seems to be the worst after sitting for school and work.\n\nThe pain seems to be coming not from her spine, but the muscles surrounding her spine, specifically the big ones between the bottom of your back ribs and the top of your hips.\n\nWe bought a new mattress hoping that would fix the problem, but nothing. We have seen a chiropractor with mixed results.\n\nAny ideas?", "How to relieve back pain. My wife has struggled with back pain for the last year or so. We're both late 20's and fairly active. It seems to be the worst after sitting for school and work.\n\nThe pain seems to be coming not from her spine, but the muscles surrounding her spine, specifically the big ones between the bottom of your back ribs and the top of your hips.\n\nWe bought a new mattress hoping that would fix the problem, but nothing. We have seen a chiropractor with mixed results.\n\nAny ideas?" ]

[ "I'm 50 now and last year I discovered this, while suffering from lower back pain. I've been pretty good (for a 50 yr old) since.\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoNW3TnAT3Y\n\nI happened to be going to a physio at the time for an ankle sprain and mentioned this to her, and she said that is exactly what to do. The spine is meant to move and flex in all directions. I've always hunched forward when in pain. So curving and stretching in the opposite direction never occurred to me. Do it slowly, gently, hold the position, breath and relax. ", "I had some back problems a few years ago. I used to sleep with 3 pillows. I slept with no pillows for a few weeks and felt better right away. Skeep on your back not your side. I went down to just 1 pillow. Pain has not returned.", "I used to get back pain from sitting. Strengthening my core was by far the number one thing that relieved my pain; however, it's unfortunately not a quick fix. \n\nIf you need fast relief, go to a wall and put your back against it as if you are about to do a mini wall sit. Tuck your pelvis underneath you, really feel the pressing of the small of your back against the wall. That usually helped when I needed some relief from sitting pain. I've also had good results with rock taping, but again, it's not a root-of-the-problem fix.\n\nMake sure to stretch not just back muscles but also hip flexor muscles in the front and hamstrings. Foam rolling will help too. Look up simple core exercises (like planks, rolling patterns, dead bugs) to do everyday. My best advice (after ruling out nothing serious is going on) would be to find a good physical therapist.\n\nAlso, on a related note, there's an extension on Google Chrome called Posture Minder. You can set it to remind you at whatever designated interval to fix your posture while at your desk! I downloaded it a month ago and it's actually helped tremendously in making sure I'm sitting correctly throughout the day.", "I have been struggling with back pain for almost 3 years now. I had constant pain and stiffness from my legs to my neck. I went to thai massages, physio, chiropractor( he mentioned I was the 2nd stiffest person he had ever seen). I even had a full body scan which had resulted in 2 pages with lists of complications in my leg back and neck. Whatever video I watched, whatever position I laid, nothing helped. Until recently, where I had gotten rid of all my pain in 1 day. This may sound really weird for some, but try to flex your glutes constantly, turns out my glutes were very weak, which made it so that every other muscle around it had to compensate for it, just stand straight, try to flex every muscle in your glutes, and then turn your hips in circular motion as far as you can, you will feel your whole back releasing with every circle.", "Active doesn't mean strong or healthy. If you don't employ any strength training in your active lifestyle, back pain will be a chronic issue", "A good chiropractor should see you frequently at first, and gradually reduce the frequency until you're only coming in once every 2 months or longer for maintenance. And you won't necessarily experience a lot of satisfying pops and cracks with every visit.\n\nIf he just gives you a bunch of pops and cracks that give you instant relief, only to have you show up a week later with more pain, he is either a bad chiropractor or he's taking advantage of you.\n\nYou might also want to check out Egoscue.", "See a doctor to be sure it's not kidney issues which can cause back pain in that area. From there they can probably give some advice and/or a referral to a PT or whatever mmight be needed. ", "This isn't a quick fix solution - but start a stretching routine. Start basic 5-15 minutes every workout, specifically to stretch, not just to warm up or cool down. Gradually increase as you get better.\n\nJust like working out, it takes time to see results.", "Is she wearing heels all day? Those kill my back. Does she have any weight to lose? My back improved after I lost 10 pounds. I have a similar back problem and agree about a good chiropractor. Try a different one if you aren't seeing any improvement. \n\nI stretch my back (lay face down on floor, hands under shoulders and push chest off the ground while keeping hips on the ground - creates a nice stretch in lower back; hold 5 seconds; lower; repeat. I do it 10 \"push ups\" 2 times a day, every day. Also walking, swimming and yoga are great exercise for me. And ice packs on the back - don't forget those ice packs!\n\nGood luck! Chronic pain like that is unbearable!!", "Heat! Either with a hot water bottle, a bath (blue Radox seems to work best for me) or get an electric blanket for your bed (this has the best results for me as I can easily change the setting and my position if needed)", "It's possible that your wife's back pain may be due to poor posture, muscle imbalances, or a combination of both. \n\n**Here are some things you could consider trying to alleviate the pain:**\n\n\\- Strengthening exercises for the muscles supporting the back and core\n\n\\- Stretching and releasing tight muscles, especially in the hips and hamstrings\n\n\\- Improving posture, especially while sittingUsing ergonomic aids such as lumbar support cushion or a standing desk\n\n\\- Trying different forms of physical therapy or pain management such as massage or heat therapy\n\nIn addition, you might find **Pocket Rehab** to be a helpful tool. The app provides personalized rehabilitation exercises and guidance based on the user's symptoms and conditions, making it a useful resource for those dealing with back pain.", "Go into the Sphinx position but put your arms under you with your body supported by your forearms, stay like that for a while.\n\nGo to a gym and find the inverted squat machine, that will definitely help, throw a couple of forty fives on there, do a set of twelve then ten then eight or more if you'd like. \n\nThe inverted squat machine will def help\n\n" ]

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[ "How can I improve my memory? I know about memory tricks such as mnemonics, associations, etc. When I apply myself to memorizing something, I can remember a lot. But I still forget things that I am not paying much attention to.\n\nHow can I improve my subconscious ability to remember things?", "How can I improve my memory? I know about memory tricks such as mnemonics, associations, etc. When I apply myself to memorizing something, I can remember a lot. But I still forget things that I am not paying much attention to.\n\nHow can I improve my subconscious ability to remember things?", "How can I improve my memory? I know about memory tricks such as mnemonics, associations, etc. When I apply myself to memorizing something, I can remember a lot. But I still forget things that I am not paying much attention to.\n\nHow can I improve my subconscious ability to remember things?", "How can I improve my memory? I know about memory tricks such as mnemonics, associations, etc. When I apply myself to memorizing something, I can remember a lot. But I still forget things that I am not paying much attention to.\n\nHow can I improve my subconscious ability to remember things?" ]

[ "Like anything else, it comes down to practice. Each night, before you fall asleep try and remember everything you did during the day, from getting up onwards.", "Mindful m", "As someone with a similar problem, I'd suggest an anti-solution. But this really only works for people who own smartphones.\n\nI gave up quite frankly. I've always had memory problems, but I learned to work around them. I did it in school by simply writing things down, but as I've grown, technology has grown too.\n\nGot a smartphone? You have endless options. OneNote or EverNote, and Google are your best friends. There are also endless other apps that will help you keep track of ToDos and such, you just have to find one that suites you best.\n\nGoogle is pretty awesome overall, it has a lot of capabilities many people aren't aware of. Simply typing or talking \"Remind me at #pm to [task]\" and you don't have to worry about remembering anymore. You'll get a notification when it's time to do the task. Most to do apps have features like this as well, Google typically is just the quickest for an Android phone. \n\nOneNote or EverNote are pretty much great for everything else - school, work, articles, job applications, blah blah. It's like an endless notebook where you can track anything and everything, and their tagging and search functionality works awesome if you're a disorganized person. They have tags you can search through such as \"To Do\" or \"Important\", so if you remember \"Wasn't I supposed to email someone something?\", you can pull it up and see what it was that is important.\n\nOnce you get into the habit of simply writhing *everything* down (important or not), it really becomes second nature and takes a lot of the stress off your shoulders.", "I read about this cool trick online. It involves.... um... crap, I forgot. If you figure something out, let me know (if you remember!)." ]

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[ "How to cry. As young men we've been reprogrammed on how we should never cry. I can't cry anymore even though I could be drowning in pain or depression. My sister can still cry and she always seems better afterwards. Is there a way I can get this back so I have an emotional outlet. \n\nThank you", "How to cry. As young men we've been reprogrammed on how we should never cry. I can't cry anymore even though I could be drowning in pain or depression. My sister can still cry and she always seems better afterwards. Is there a way I can get this back so I have an emotional outlet. \n\nThank you", "How to cry. As young men we've been reprogrammed on how we should never cry. I can't cry anymore even though I could be drowning in pain or depression. My sister can still cry and she always seems better afterwards. Is there a way I can get this back so I have an emotional outlet. \n\nThank you", "How to cry. As young men we've been reprogrammed on how we should never cry. I can't cry anymore even though I could be drowning in pain or depression. My sister can still cry and she always seems better afterwards. Is there a way I can get this back so I have an emotional outlet. \n\nThank you", "How to cry. As young men we've been reprogrammed on how we should never cry. I can't cry anymore even though I could be drowning in pain or depression. My sister can still cry and she always seems better afterwards. Is there a way I can get this back so I have an emotional outlet. \n\nThank you", "How to cry. As young men we've been reprogrammed on how we should never cry. I can't cry anymore even though I could be drowning in pain or depression. My sister can still cry and she always seems better afterwards. Is there a way I can get this back so I have an emotional outlet. \n\nThank you" ]

[ "It may be easier for you to ease into expressing emotions that aren't personal; for instance, read a sad book/story (I'd suggest The Book Thief) or watch a sad movie (I Am Legend gets me every fucking time... any movie with a dog death would work). \n\nIf you're successful with that, you could try to listen to a song that reminds you of a problem/situation you've gone through personally. You could also search for relatable poetry (or spoken word!) if that's your thing. These could be emotional outlets in and of themselves... especially if you play/sing the music or maybe even write poetry (I know young men are often taught to think this is something you shouldn't do as well, but it can be both cool AND serve as an emotional outlet). \n\nDon't beat yourself up if you have trouble crying; it's hard to express emotions if you've been socialized to be so far removed from them. A good first step might be identifying the emotion itself as well as its source. You mentioned \"drowning in depression\"- when you begin to feel depressed, try to identify in what way. For instance, I often notice feeling hopeless. I can identify this by the types of thoughts I have, such as \"Things will never get better\", \"Nothing I do will help me get through this\", \"Even if things change, I will always be sad\", etc. From there, I would try to identify a reason (if there is one). I usually find myself realizing I feel hopeless due to lack of social support. Once I have this information, I can know both what I need to seek out now and what to avoid in the future. \n\nStart small. Allow yourself to get there slowly. As suggested by others, professional help may assist you in opening up emotionally. Having insight into your emotions not only allows you to improve your current situation and avoid the same situation in the future, it often leaves you feeling at least a little bit better. \n\nI suffer from chronic pain that leaves me feeling pretty depressed most days. I've spent a lot of days beating myself up for every bad thing I've ever done, sure I did something to deserve the pain I go through. One day I wrote out a long text to a friend venting about how I felt, and by reading over my own words I realized that I felt I was at fault for my pain simply because it's easier to accept than the simple fact that shitty things happen to everyone. It doesn't matter how good or bad you are. That's hard to accept; it requires giving up any sense of control over your situation. Knowing this doesn't change the fact that I go through pain. But now when I start blaming myself (or even others) for every bad thing that happens to me, I remind myself that I don't have control over what happens to me. I don't even have control over my emotions in reaction to what happens. I do, however, have control over how I choose to express those emotions. I can choose to power through, look on the bright side, focus on something besides the pain. And it helps. It really does. I hope you can get there too. ", "Sad movies, sad music, sad thoughts of dead friends or animals. And just like the red piller said below, whiskey and Hank Williams III works for me.\n\nLet it out. There's scientific evidence that shows tears contain a stressful chemical/hormone.", "When a case of the feels come on, don't put the brakes on indulgent thoughts, I think we need them to push over the brink. I've always fought them by removing myself mentally, or trying to force my perspective in some way, with the justification that those feelings are not for me.", "There's run of the mill stuff. Thinking of sad things (Has anyone in your family, or a close friend ever died?), recent break ups, thinking about how much of a monumental fuck up you are, sad music, doing several or all of these at once.", "For me, it's roleplaying games. The way I act as my character is by trying to match my own emotional state to their own. Had a few cases of crying due to something bad happening IC and needing a break to get back to my own personality/emotions.", "Well, you could stop buying into feminist bullshit first of all and maybe you wouldn't be so depressed you felt like you needed to cry.\n\nMen are hunters. We don't cry under stress because crying obscures your vision. If you're running away from dangerous game and you start panicking and crying, you're gonna run into a tree and get eaten. It's evolution, not mystical patriarchy mind control. Your masculinity is not artificial or indoctrination and it's not wrong or evil. As a man, I guarantee you will feel much better trying to solve your problems directly than literally crying about it like a little girl. (you didn't specify whether your sister was older or younger).\n\nThat said, \n\nit can be nice to indulge in self pity every once in awhile. Whiskey and country music usually does it for me. If all else fails, I have never once been able to get through this video without shedding tears: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyVfKDrAAJg&ab_channel=RjJaroenp" ]

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[ "How to give employer honest & constructive criticism when handing in resignation? I've accepted a new role at a firm after 2 rough years at my current job. \n\nI would like to provide my employer with some feedback regarding the role. Should I give this feedback to my line manager, HR, CEO, etc? Should I avoid mentioning certain things? Or should I just send the resignation email and thank them for the opportunity? \n\n\nThanks", "How to give employer honest & constructive criticism when handing in resignation? I've accepted a new role at a firm after 2 rough years at my current job. \n\nI would like to provide my employer with some feedback regarding the role. Should I give this feedback to my line manager, HR, CEO, etc? Should I avoid mentioning certain things? Or should I just send the resignation email and thank them for the opportunity? \n\n\nThanks", "How to give employer honest & constructive criticism when handing in resignation? I've accepted a new role at a firm after 2 rough years at my current job. \n\nI would like to provide my employer with some feedback regarding the role. Should I give this feedback to my line manager, HR, CEO, etc? Should I avoid mentioning certain things? Or should I just send the resignation email and thank them for the opportunity? \n\n\nThanks", "How to give employer honest & constructive criticism when handing in resignation? I've accepted a new role at a firm after 2 rough years at my current job. \n\nI would like to provide my employer with some feedback regarding the role. Should I give this feedback to my line manager, HR, CEO, etc? Should I avoid mentioning certain things? Or should I just send the resignation email and thank them for the opportunity? \n\n\nThanks", "How to give employer honest & constructive criticism when handing in resignation? I've accepted a new role at a firm after 2 rough years at my current job. \n\nI would like to provide my employer with some feedback regarding the role. Should I give this feedback to my line manager, HR, CEO, etc? Should I avoid mentioning certain things? Or should I just send the resignation email and thank them for the opportunity? \n\n\nThanks", "How to give employer honest & constructive criticism when handing in resignation? I've accepted a new role at a firm after 2 rough years at my current job. \n\nI would like to provide my employer with some feedback regarding the role. Should I give this feedback to my line manager, HR, CEO, etc? Should I avoid mentioning certain things? Or should I just send the resignation email and thank them for the opportunity? \n\n\nThanks" ]

[ "The latter. Don’t run the risk of burning bridges by providing anything other than the most general feedback. You are never leaving a job but going to a new one that you feel is an excellent opportunity that is simply too good to pass up.", "HR is the biggest believer in \"snitches get stitches\".\n\nAnything you say WILL be used against you. It is best to just smile and nod, say everything was fine. Your decision to leave is not because current place is bad, but because other place is just a little better and will allow you to grow in a different direction. Fluff up those bullshit words from inspirational posters and that's all you need.", "Keep your mouth shut unless asked if it is critical or unless there is a formal process. Even if there is a process, be careful as you may burn bridges that you may wish were still in tact in the future!", "They don't care and don't want to hear your criticism. The companies that do, will do confidential exit interviews.", "Don’t say anything to anyone. You gain nothing and risk getting your words twisted and burning bridges. We all think the business environment involves some measure of justice, but it really doesn’t. Few, if any, people are actually open and receptive to criticism (myself included).", "I've done it in the resignation letter. Just don't expect to ever use them as a reference because shitty employers that didn't care about you when you were there won't care about your feedback when you're gone either." ]

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[ "How to better remember birthdays or dates in general I suck at remembering my families birthdays, at my age it's getting pretty embarrassing.", "How to better remember birthdays or dates in general I suck at remembering my families birthdays, at my age it's getting pretty embarrassing.", "How to better remember birthdays or dates in general I suck at remembering my families birthdays, at my age it's getting pretty embarrassing." ]

[ "Place the dates in your phone under the contact info. Also you can set reminders on the phone as well.", "For important people, I add a yearly-recurring event on my phone calendar and set the alert for a week in advance. That way I'm reminded a week prior to their birthday that it's coming up.\n\nFor less important people (random co-workers or people I'm not too close to), I use a sort of mnemonic for reach one. It's not really a mnemonic device in that it can be learned and applied to every birthday, though.\n\nFor example: say I was born on 2/2/85 and a friend's birthday is August 25th. I remember that the month and year of my birthday is 2/85. By rearranging the numbers I get 8/25, August 25th.\n\nAnother example: Say Johnny B. Goode's birthday is October 19 (10/19). If Johnny is funny, the first three numbers are easy (101 or LOL). His last name starts with a g, which looks like a 9. So I get LOL-G...1019...10/19.\n\nExample 3: February 13th? 2/13..twothirteen...tooth hurting. That one is silly, but I bet if you ever meet someone with that birthday you will never forget it after reading this.\n\nIt sounds crazy, and it is, but it works for me because I've been doing it for so long, and I'm obsessed with not forgetting birthdays. I always make an effort to ask people when their birthday is and come up with a way to remember it. Then, I either put it on my calendar as soon as we leave the conversation or try to think of that mnemonic device I created each time (or every other time) I see the person so I reinforce the memory and associate it with them. ", "Similar to puddle_stomper, I have a separate Google Calendar for birthdays. I have a separate color for these events and I set them to be yearly-recurring. If I want to see a less cluttered calendar I simply turn off the \"Birthday\" calendar and can see the appointments and events on my personal calendar." ]

[ 3, 3, 1 ]

[ "Asking for a raise. I discovered recently that I am making the same hourly rate as the person I supervise and I'm really not ok with it. (I'm on salary and they're on hourly but it comes out to the same per hour). What's the best way to approach my boss?", "Asking for a raise. I discovered recently that I am making the same hourly rate as the person I supervise and I'm really not ok with it. (I'm on salary and they're on hourly but it comes out to the same per hour). What's the best way to approach my boss?", "Asking for a raise. I discovered recently that I am making the same hourly rate as the person I supervise and I'm really not ok with it. (I'm on salary and they're on hourly but it comes out to the same per hour). What's the best way to approach my boss?" ]

[ "IMHO i would suggest you start looking for a job while still in your job. Looking for a job while unemployed not only makes you desperate but makes you make certain compromises as well. While still in job you can search around in your free time. If opportunity arises you will sound more confident on the interview day without anything to lose and you can negotiate your salary more confidently. Well, if you get selected good for you, you would be leaving your current job to a better one or you can THEN try to talk with your manager that a certain company is trying to hire and this is what they are offering you. Use this to your leverage. If they really need you they shall keep you if not then you know what to do. Or simply you can approach your boss and tell him what expertise you have brought to the company and how leaving your job would be a difficult void to fill, show your achievements. Prepare a speech and rehearse it in your mind alot of times before approaching your boss. Most of the person get nervous. Its all about confidence. All the best.\n", "Let your boss know in advance that you'd like to schedule a time to talk first off. Either in an email, or phone call. Make sure you have the discussion in person. Don't surprise him. \n\nCome the meeting have more then that one reason for wanting a raise. When was your last one? Have you graduated/received any awards or certificates related to your work since then? How long have you been there? How long has the person under you been there?\n\nIf you've never asked for higher pay then it's almost guaranteed that you're being underpaid on purpose, and they're doing it simply because they can. Why pay someone more than you are if they're happy with what they're making?\n\nLastly. Have a number in mind for how much more you want before you talk to him. There's a good chance they'll ask you.", "One of the best things you can do is research. Look for the salary ranges of similar people in other professions/organizations. It'll give you much more of a foundation to start on than simply going in and saying you should be on more than this guy as a supervisor. Then from that you can take into account your experience and any responsibilities you have that you feel warrant a review." ]

[ 7, 3, 1 ]

[ "How to use my phone's headphones comfortably while laying on a side in bed? Lately I've been having troubles falling asleep and I like to listen to some podcasts or asmr videos or just listen to some music to fall asleep but my headphones (standard iPhone 7 headphones) makes my ear hurt so I have to keep only one then when I turn on the other side I have to put the headphone in my other ear.. pretty annoying ", "How to use my phone's headphones comfortably while laying on a side in bed? Lately I've been having troubles falling asleep and I like to listen to some podcasts or asmr videos or just listen to some music to fall asleep but my headphones (standard iPhone 7 headphones) makes my ear hurt so I have to keep only one then when I turn on the other side I have to put the headphone in my other ear.. pretty annoying ", "How to use my phone's headphones comfortably while laying on a side in bed? Lately I've been having troubles falling asleep and I like to listen to some podcasts or asmr videos or just listen to some music to fall asleep but my headphones (standard iPhone 7 headphones) makes my ear hurt so I have to keep only one then when I turn on the other side I have to put the headphone in my other ear.. pretty annoying " ]

[ "I put my phone under my pillow, put my head directly on top, and turn it down until the volume is at a comfortable level. It's usually low enough that my partner can't hear it, only me and my pillow :)", "You could try propping your head up with your arm, but if you're the kind that moves a lot while asleep that won't do much good.", "Where has people's creativity gone? When you have to go online to ask other people something as simple as this" ]

[ 7, 1, 0 ]

[ "How to sharpen a kitchen knife with household Items The knives I own (in college, so not the best) are starting to get dull, and I'm pretty short on money for a decent sharpener. Any Ideas?", "How to sharpen a kitchen knife with household Items The knives I own (in college, so not the best) are starting to get dull, and I'm pretty short on money for a decent sharpener. Any Ideas?", "How to sharpen a kitchen knife with household Items The knives I own (in college, so not the best) are starting to get dull, and I'm pretty short on money for a decent sharpener. Any Ideas?", "How to sharpen a kitchen knife with household Items The knives I own (in college, so not the best) are starting to get dull, and I'm pretty short on money for a decent sharpener. Any Ideas?", "How to sharpen a kitchen knife with household Items The knives I own (in college, so not the best) are starting to get dull, and I'm pretty short on money for a decent sharpener. Any Ideas?", "How to sharpen a kitchen knife with household Items The knives I own (in college, so not the best) are starting to get dull, and I'm pretty short on money for a decent sharpener. Any Ideas?", "How to sharpen a kitchen knife with household Items The knives I own (in college, so not the best) are starting to get dull, and I'm pretty short on money for a decent sharpener. Any Ideas?", "How to sharpen a kitchen knife with household Items The knives I own (in college, so not the best) are starting to get dull, and I'm pretty short on money for a decent sharpener. Any Ideas?", "How to sharpen a kitchen knife with household Items The knives I own (in college, so not the best) are starting to get dull, and I'm pretty short on money for a decent sharpener. Any Ideas?" ]

[ "Someone linked you a $4 sharpener. Those would probably do a decent enough job for knives you don't much care about.\n\nIf you actually do care about your knives, taking care of them, and don't mind taking a bit of time to learn to sharpen them properly... try something along the lines of [this](http://www.amazon.com/Whetstone-Cutlery-Two-Sided-Stone/dp/B0055B2RGO/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1382623971&sr=8-4&keywords=whetstone)\n\n400 is rough enough to 'quickly' hone out small chips in the blade's edge, and set a rough shape to your edge. 1k is fine enough to make a more-than-just-passable edge for a western style kitchen knife. The jump between them isn't so big that you'd need (or really want) an intermediate stone.", "Lots of groceries offer free sharpening(raley's/nob hill). Just go up to the butcher's counter and ask.", "I know nothing about cooking, but I was cooking with a former chef last week. He used 2 knifes, sharped the blade of one on the back of the other. Is that good? Or will that ruin your knife?", "The underside of a toilet tank lid has large unglazed areas, which is easier to use than a coffee mug for long kitchen knives.", "Buy a steel. They cost fuck all and there's not much difference between a cheap steel and an expensive steel in my opinion.", "LPT: use your damn brain and don't use rough ceramic.\n\nhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00032S02K/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1382622290&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70\n\nJust buy one of these. You can't tell me $4 is going to break the bank.", "Fold some aluminium foil a couple times over and then cut through it with the entire blade of the knife, repeat if necessary. Works well for scissors too.", "Coffee mug is good. You can also try the top edge of a window in your car if you have one with you in college.", "LPT: Listen to nobody in this thread except me and just buy a [knife steel](http://www.fendrihan.com/images/WUS4471_Wusthof_4471_Knife_Sharpening_Steel_32cm.jpg).\n\nMost people have no idea how to use them, so you can typically get them at thrift stores for $1 buck.\n\nI can tell you more about how to use them if you care. They're literally the fastest method of sharpening that removes the least metal and keeps your blades as sharp as possible, while lasting as long as possible." ]

[ 5, 2, 2, 1, 1, 0, -1, -1, -4 ]

[ "How to get a job after college? 7 months and still looking. A finalist for two but didn't get either. High GPA, graduated early, 3 internships. Suggestions for me and others in general.\n\nPR/Sports Info background", "How to get a job after college? 7 months and still looking. A finalist for two but didn't get either. High GPA, graduated early, 3 internships. Suggestions for me and others in general.\n\nPR/Sports Info background", "How to get a job after college? 7 months and still looking. A finalist for two but didn't get either. High GPA, graduated early, 3 internships. Suggestions for me and others in general.\n\nPR/Sports Info background" ]

[ "In my opinion (i am Turkish, maybe it is not suitable for you at all but these are my international company interviews' observations.)\n\nFirstly when you apply for a job, they ask you to fill a personality test. Whatever job you want to get, search for the stereotype of that job fill that test with respect to that stereotype not completely but considering it. Sometimes your personality retrieved from the test may be *superior* for the job.\n\nAfter that, when you asked to come group interview or case study, do not talk much. Give other people some space for expressing their opinion. You may handle situation very well and give interviewers exact answers but it is not the *answer*. Group interviews are made for generally for observing your social abilities, not leadership skills (i failed once because of this issue)\n\nMy humble opinion, do not beat around the bush when answering a question in interview.(idk whether is the correct usage of this statement) i mean, talk straightly. Interviewers already know your achievement or background story because you have sent them a copy of your CV already. When you asked a question it is very important to answer straight and shortly.\n\nSome questions in interview might asked for observing your abilities under stressful situation so they create one. They did not meant to ask *that* question. Do not feel humiliated or rejected, these are regular procedure. Again, answer straight and shortly.\n\nAlways prepare a hypothetical speech for questions that you might asked. If the job requires an another language skills, prepare another speech in different language that you can speak. (for example, maybe they want to see your german language skills, so they ask you a question in german. Prepare a vocabulary set for your speech. This is extremely helpful for fluent speech.)\n\nGenerally, as people who decide to hire personnel generally seek for people who are average successful. OK, people selected for a job are successful but none of them has superior skills for that job. It is like jack of all master of none situation. You do not have to tell your achievements detailed, usually they do not listen fully if your story is not exactly related for the job. For new graduated candidates, it is usually true that these candidates have no job experience. So they act as you know nothing about the job. They seek for people who are eligible for to be educated for the job. So if you want to get the job, be the person that fulfill these requirements. When you get the job, you can be yourself, but not in that day.\n\nSorry for my language as a foreigner. But i want to express my opinions that comes from numerous interviews that i attended. I hope this will help you for getting a job that you love. ", "I just got my first full time job after graduating in May. The main thing I have learned is that people want to hire someone that they could see themselves going and having a drink with. Of course you have to bring a good skill set to the table, but personality is a major factor. Show confidence in whatever you do and don't be afraid to admit that there's a lot of stuff you don't know. ", "Sign up with a few professional temp agencies, check your state's human resources page and be willing to apply for jobs not necessarily in your field. " ]

[ 3, 2, 1 ]

[ "How to keep warm in coldest weather. I wait outdoors a lot for public transportation and dealing with the elements I often worry about things like frostbite on my hands (even with gloves). Any suggestions I may not have thought of? ", "How to keep warm in coldest weather. I wait outdoors a lot for public transportation and dealing with the elements I often worry about things like frostbite on my hands (even with gloves). Any suggestions I may not have thought of? ", "How to keep warm in coldest weather. I wait outdoors a lot for public transportation and dealing with the elements I often worry about things like frostbite on my hands (even with gloves). Any suggestions I may not have thought of? ", "How to keep warm in coldest weather. I wait outdoors a lot for public transportation and dealing with the elements I often worry about things like frostbite on my hands (even with gloves). Any suggestions I may not have thought of? ", "How to keep warm in coldest weather. I wait outdoors a lot for public transportation and dealing with the elements I often worry about things like frostbite on my hands (even with gloves). Any suggestions I may not have thought of? ", "How to keep warm in coldest weather. I wait outdoors a lot for public transportation and dealing with the elements I often worry about things like frostbite on my hands (even with gloves). Any suggestions I may not have thought of? ", "How to keep warm in coldest weather. I wait outdoors a lot for public transportation and dealing with the elements I often worry about things like frostbite on my hands (even with gloves). Any suggestions I may not have thought of? ", "How to keep warm in coldest weather. I wait outdoors a lot for public transportation and dealing with the elements I often worry about things like frostbite on my hands (even with gloves). Any suggestions I may not have thought of? ", "How to keep warm in coldest weather. I wait outdoors a lot for public transportation and dealing with the elements I often worry about things like frostbite on my hands (even with gloves). Any suggestions I may not have thought of? ", "How to keep warm in coldest weather. I wait outdoors a lot for public transportation and dealing with the elements I often worry about things like frostbite on my hands (even with gloves). Any suggestions I may not have thought of? ", "How to keep warm in coldest weather. I wait outdoors a lot for public transportation and dealing with the elements I often worry about things like frostbite on my hands (even with gloves). Any suggestions I may not have thought of? ", "How to keep warm in coldest weather. I wait outdoors a lot for public transportation and dealing with the elements I often worry about things like frostbite on my hands (even with gloves). Any suggestions I may not have thought of? " ]

[ "[Hot Hands](https://hothands.com/)\n\nI use them when I ski, mostly for my feet/toes. If your feet are warm the rest of your body is usually warm.", "As a snowboarder I recommend merino wool for areas other than hands. As for hands I personally wear dakine gloves, any glove with a liner glove inside is going to be warmer. There's some cheaper brands with liner gloves at sporting goods stores but a pair of Dakines should last you years if you're just wearing them outside while out and about. If you're using your hands in the snow don't bother with cheap water \"resistant\" gloves that cost maybe 10 bucks. Get something with gore-tex or other types of waterproof inserts built in. Yes they cost more but it's worth it if your hands are getting wet. \n\nIf you have a winter jacket that used to bead water and doesn't anymore there's a detergent called Nikwax that can restore it but make sure to follow the instructions. \n\nIf you want a good face mask under armor and others make a hood that's a stretchy fabric. You can wear it as just a neck gaiter or pull the hood up and only your eyes will be exposed. It also won't freeze the way cheap cotton ones will when you breathe through it. I wear it under a hat and goggles on a cold day on the slopes. ", "If you're not trying to go out for hours on end, i reccomend just layering up. You dont exactly need to have wool cloths, but as /u/HyperGeometer says, cotton has some big issues in winter weather. Wool also has a benefit of whicking moisture away from your body. \n\nFor your hands i suggest getting a pair of mittens. I have a pair of surplus military [trigger finger mittens](https://www.amazon.com/LEATHER-TRIGGER-FINGER-MITTENS-Medium/dp/B002B93CVW) which use a wool inner liner, and a nylon/leather outer liner which is wind/water resistant. The wool keeps your hands from getting sweaty while wearing them, and with them being mittens your fingers share heat. ", "Tuck your undershirt into your pants. I know that sounds simple but one gust of wind will freeze your core. Pocket warmers (or boiled eggs if you're old fashioned.) A scarf wrapped all the way up to your eyeballs. This will keep your air passages warm too. Long socks or boots for the same logic as before. Mittens keep your hands warmer than gloves, but are less practical. ", "Sounds weak but just wearing two pairs of socks always keeps me toasty. Small additions can work well. Layers are better than only one big jumper, wear two t-shirts to start with and go from there, layering. ", "Layers! \n\nOne next to your skin to pull moisture away from you (for wool checkout icebreaker, for synthetic check out Patagonia capeline)\n\nThen an insulation layer. (Either fleece or a filled jacket- down or synthetic- check out Patagonia down sweater for an idea, but lots of good options here)\n\nThen a shell layer to keep out wind and water. (Wide range here in cost and quality, Patagonia torrent shell on one end, arcteryx beta SV on the other) \n\nFor your feet, good socks make a world of difference (smartwool, fits, icebreaker etc)\n\nCheck out sorel for some warm boot options\n\nHat, scarf or balaclava on your head is pretty self explanatory. A hat with a band of fleece around the ears really helps over a simple knit. \n\nOn extra tip- keep a pair of sunglasses on you for wind. Works like ski goggles if it gets really bad and can help keep you from squinting to avoid wind and snow. \n\nTry to keep your hands in your pockets, but otherwise a good pair of gloves go a long ways, though mittens are always warmer than gloves. \n\nSorry for formatting, on mobile. Comment or pm for links questions or more specific tips. \n\n:)", "If your extremities are getting too cold (i.e. toes, fingers) do jumping jacks to get the blood flowing to them. But I mean VIGOROUS jumping jacks, like you're trying to get blood from your shoulder to your fingers, (imagine). Always wear wool socks, and 2 layers of pants. DO NOT WEAR COTTON. When cotton gets wet it gets colder until it freezes. Wear wool, because even if it gets wet it will still retain your body heat (obviously, do not go swimming, you will still die from it, lol) If you work with other people, this next trick used to work wonders for me and my crew, it was the \"boot dance\" you knock your beats in a dance and it gets you moving, it's kind of fun and it really warms you up quick.", "A feature that I appreciate in a coat is cuffed sleeves. It can be hard to find a coat with cuffed sleeves, but loose sleeves leave a lot of air in. I have a wonderful, faux-fur-lined coat that I won't wear in weather colder than 20 degrees, because the sleeves holes are large. It's nice and breathable for 20-30 degrees but not practical for anything colder because of those huge sleeve holes.", "There are a few things that help here. Layers, proper fibers, and sealed cuffs. \n\nWith layers, you need to decide how much you need, since there are different weights. I have a variety of weights myself, but unless it's really cold (below zero Fahrenheit) I don't use the heavy stuff. Don't forget good socks, like Darn Tough or Smart Wool. I also keep glove liners with me all winter, and use them. \nYour middle layer should be insulating, but breathable. A wool sweater is a good option. Wear a windproof coat on the outside, with a waist skirt and cuffs to seal against the wind. \n\nA good hat, maybe combined with a liner for extra warmth, is essential. \n\nAs others have said, you can also get heat packs, there are electric socks and other items if you need them. \n", "Mittens are warmer than gloves.\n\nCover your head.\n\nWear multiple layers.\n\nLong underwear is recommended (or snow pants) - Merino Wool is best.\n\nDown-filled coats are the warmest - if you have a down filled liner and a windproof outer shell that would work nicely.\n\nLook for a coat that has a high collar that you can tuck your chin into. Keeping the cold wind off your neck and chin will make you a lot more comfortable.\n\nKeep your feet dry - felt-lined boots with rubber uppers are a good go-to.\n\nGood luck.", "I was always told that there is no bad weather. Just bad gear. If you have the right gear, you can be comfortable in any weather. ", "I am always cold and have a chronic disease that actually turns my fingertips white and dead if they get cold. Fun times! (Not really...) I bought a long, down coat with a big hood last winter and it's the best purchase I ever made for myself. It's so warm, so toasty - I just can't even begin to describe my joy. I also work on a mountain and winter winds are horrific and this coat doesn't let them through. The second thing that keeps me warm is my winter boots paired with thermal socks (over my work socks) and I pack my work shoes. I wear hats (tricky for us ladies) - and have found many that do the job (even a satin lined one so my curls don't get crushed) and scarves too. Sometimes, with my new jacket - I skip the scarf because the coat covers my neck well. Last but not least - good gloves and preferably mittens. Wool lined are super warm. I also made rice warmers for my hands and/or alternate them with \"hot hands\" warmers (walmart sells them for one - in the hunting department.) \n\n\n\n\nHere's a link to the coat I got - I checked LL Bean, Cabela's and multiple other retailers to find one that was both long and affordable for my budget. With coupons and sales, this one won. http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/calvin-klein-faux-fur-trim-hooded-down-maxi-puffer-coat?ID=2818279&CategoryID=269&selectedSize=#fn=BRAND%3DCalvin Klein%26COAT_STYLE%3DHooded%26sp%3D1%26spc%3D75%26ruleId%3D94|BS|BA%26slotId%3D3" ]

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[ "How to move a heavy item by yourself? I'm sub 100 lb and need to move an item that is ~130 lb. Thankfully, it is on the first floor of the house, but it is a wood stove that isn't going to traditionally fit on a dolly or easily slide on something like cardboard. Looking for creative solutions as to how I can move it from the inside of my house, over a couple of steps, and lift it into my car (hardest part). I am excited to tackle this challenge creatively. TIA.\n\n", "How to move a heavy item by yourself? I'm sub 100 lb and need to move an item that is ~130 lb. Thankfully, it is on the first floor of the house, but it is a wood stove that isn't going to traditionally fit on a dolly or easily slide on something like cardboard. Looking for creative solutions as to how I can move it from the inside of my house, over a couple of steps, and lift it into my car (hardest part). I am excited to tackle this challenge creatively. TIA.\n\n", "How to move a heavy item by yourself? I'm sub 100 lb and need to move an item that is ~130 lb. Thankfully, it is on the first floor of the house, but it is a wood stove that isn't going to traditionally fit on a dolly or easily slide on something like cardboard. Looking for creative solutions as to how I can move it from the inside of my house, over a couple of steps, and lift it into my car (hardest part). I am excited to tackle this challenge creatively. TIA.\n\n", "How to move a heavy item by yourself? I'm sub 100 lb and need to move an item that is ~130 lb. Thankfully, it is on the first floor of the house, but it is a wood stove that isn't going to traditionally fit on a dolly or easily slide on something like cardboard. Looking for creative solutions as to how I can move it from the inside of my house, over a couple of steps, and lift it into my car (hardest part). I am excited to tackle this challenge creatively. TIA.\n\n", "How to move a heavy item by yourself? I'm sub 100 lb and need to move an item that is ~130 lb. Thankfully, it is on the first floor of the house, but it is a wood stove that isn't going to traditionally fit on a dolly or easily slide on something like cardboard. Looking for creative solutions as to how I can move it from the inside of my house, over a couple of steps, and lift it into my car (hardest part). I am excited to tackle this challenge creatively. TIA.\n\n", "How to move a heavy item by yourself? I'm sub 100 lb and need to move an item that is ~130 lb. Thankfully, it is on the first floor of the house, but it is a wood stove that isn't going to traditionally fit on a dolly or easily slide on something like cardboard. Looking for creative solutions as to how I can move it from the inside of my house, over a couple of steps, and lift it into my car (hardest part). I am excited to tackle this challenge creatively. TIA.\n\n", "How to move a heavy item by yourself? I'm sub 100 lb and need to move an item that is ~130 lb. Thankfully, it is on the first floor of the house, but it is a wood stove that isn't going to traditionally fit on a dolly or easily slide on something like cardboard. Looking for creative solutions as to how I can move it from the inside of my house, over a couple of steps, and lift it into my car (hardest part). I am excited to tackle this challenge creatively. TIA.\n\n" ]

[ "Use your fingers and type \"movers\" into the Google search bar. Your back will thank you for the rest of your life.", "Like eating an elephant. One bite at a time. I’ve hung 85 inch TVs by self and moved massive items. Work smart. Skateboard and furniture style dollys are your friend even if you can only get part of something on them. It’s all about leverage.", "Allright...here's the ubiquitous \"I own a moving company\" answer...I own a moving company. One of you is bang on right. A hand dolly is your answer. GO BACKWARDS up the stairs. When you get to your car bring the hand post of the dolly really close to the ground. This will tip the front of the stove over your trunk. Grab the stove and heave it in.\nWhoever was talking about a sheet is kinda right. DO NOT USE A SHEET. It will rip. Use an old quilt or movers blankets they'll handle the strain. Leave more of the blanket towards the front. Pull blanket and away goes the load. Does not work on stairs.", "Throw a sheet under it and tie it up like a sling.\n\nSquat down, place the sling opening over your shoulders around the back of your neck with your arms through the opening.\n\nThe fabric should go from under the stove, in your armpit, up in front of your shoulder, behind your neck, in front of the other shoulder, down in your other armpit and back under the stove.\n\nYou should be able to stabilize the stove with your hands behind you on either side of the bottom.\n\n130lbs isn't too much, I can do 150 in front over my shoulder and about 250 slung as described... But I'm fairly stout.", "Get a handtruck or someone else to help you. DO NOT attempt to move it if you are alone and struggling to do so. You will end up hurting yourself and cause more damage than its worth.", "Echoing someone else’s advice to find a helper, but I can tell that you, like me, take a weird joy in solving problems like this alone.\n\nLeverage is your friend, use broom sticks to pry it up and get it on cardboard to slide from place to place within the house. You could even raid your cars trunk for a jack to lift it.\n\nUse the same technique with books to prop under to get to the right height for the stairs, and set up a ramp using something long to slide down to get down the stairs. You could even lay a mattress down around it if concerned about it tipping.\n\nOnce you get it outside, you can try the cardboard technique to slide it, or get it on slab of wood and roll it on the same broomsticks (or anything round) to where you need it.\n\nOnce there, use the same incremental lifting technique to get it in the car.\n\nGood luck!", "Ask a friend or neighbor for help. You don’t want to hurt yourself or damage anything. Treat them to lunch or give them a Starbucks gc" ]

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[ "How to get rid of those yellow lines around the toilet? [HERE](http://imgur.com/MVv06)'s what I'm talking about.\n\nIt porcelain so I get that it's miscoloration, but is there any way to whiten that part?", "How to get rid of those yellow lines around the toilet? [HERE](http://imgur.com/MVv06)'s what I'm talking about.\n\nIt porcelain so I get that it's miscoloration, but is there any way to whiten that part?" ]

[ "Bleach or Vinegar! \n\nBuy a brush from the dollar store, they usually have stiff bristles that can help with this, also you can get bleach and Vinegar from the dollar store.\n\nSaves you money!", "Calcium Lime Rust (CLR) cleaner undiluted, if that does not work, a pumice stone block to scrub that shit off." ]

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[ "How to properly study? I struggle a lot while studying and I can't find a proper way or strategy to approach studying in an effective way.", "How to properly study? I struggle a lot while studying and I can't find a proper way or strategy to approach studying in an effective way.", "How to properly study? I struggle a lot while studying and I can't find a proper way or strategy to approach studying in an effective way.", "How to properly study? I struggle a lot while studying and I can't find a proper way or strategy to approach studying in an effective way.", "How to properly study? I struggle a lot while studying and I can't find a proper way or strategy to approach studying in an effective way.", "How to properly study? I struggle a lot while studying and I can't find a proper way or strategy to approach studying in an effective way.", "How to properly study? I struggle a lot while studying and I can't find a proper way or strategy to approach studying in an effective way.", "How to properly study? I struggle a lot while studying and I can't find a proper way or strategy to approach studying in an effective way.", "How to properly study? I struggle a lot while studying and I can't find a proper way or strategy to approach studying in an effective way.", "How to properly study? I struggle a lot while studying and I can't find a proper way or strategy to approach studying in an effective way.", "How to properly study? I struggle a lot while studying and I can't find a proper way or strategy to approach studying in an effective way.", "How to properly study? I struggle a lot while studying and I can't find a proper way or strategy to approach studying in an effective way.", "How to properly study? I struggle a lot while studying and I can't find a proper way or strategy to approach studying in an effective way.", "How to properly study? I struggle a lot while studying and I can't find a proper way or strategy to approach studying in an effective way.", "How to properly study? I struggle a lot while studying and I can't find a proper way or strategy to approach studying in an effective way.", "How to properly study? I struggle a lot while studying and I can't find a proper way or strategy to approach studying in an effective way.", "How to properly study? I struggle a lot while studying and I can't find a proper way or strategy to approach studying in an effective way." ]

[ "Best method is something called \"chunking.\" The idea is to try to go over notes or study in chunks. Read a chapter of a textbook for 20 minutes, then do something else, go for a walk as an example, then come back to reading. And do a light review of what you read. Nothing crazy, just maybe 3 main points from the chapter. Then continue reading for another 20-30 minutes.\n\nIf you can, do this in the morning, then at night review what you learned earlier that morning. Breaking up the studying in this way helps the information stick better, takes less time of actual studying, and is much healthier than cramming for lots of reasons.\n\nThis works for anything, not just reading a chapter. Just so long as you keep breaking up the studying and continue to come back to the information regularly, you'll be amazed at how much less over whelming it becomes and how much better you retain information. \n\nTLDR; break up study time in to small, manageable chunks, and do it well before the information is needed, like for a test.", "I pretend to teach a class.\n\nSounds silly, I know. After I study a topic, I would get up and pretend that I am a knowledgeable professor, and \"teach\" my imaginary students about the topic.\n\nI used to have a sliding glass door in my room. I used that as a \"whiteboard\" with dry erase markers.\n\nI guess the idea for me was to get up and be physical (move around) when I study, and also reiterate what I have just learned.\n\n", "I used to wake up early and retype my notes once or twice. Seemed to lock it into my short term memory bank.", "When I did education as an adult the first thing I had to do was learn how to learn. It didnt make sense at first, then once I read a few books it clicked - I found school so hard because I was never taught (and not clever enough to learn by myself) how to learn. This book really helped:\n\nStella Cottrell - Study Skills Handbook", "I tend to hand write all of my notes and then make notecards that I’ll review before bed and throughout the day.", "Depends on the purpose. \n\nExams? Understand and then memorize. Do all past questions. Do those again. Exams don’t test all knowledge but a small subset of knowledge covered in the class. \n\nGood education systems try to create syllabus that matches well with the real world needs. They aren’t always successful in that. \n\nFor life? Understand and apply. Maybe build a project or two. First, copy someone’s work. Then do your variations or build from scratch. \n\nManage your energy and time. Energy management isn’t talked about enough. Playing some music, doing a workout, taking a nap all result in a fresher you.", "There really isn't one proper way to study, there are different methods. One method may work for me and a few people, but maybe not for you or most people.\n\nI have a process for retaining and recalling information which starts with how I take notes.\n\n​\n\nThere are many ways to take notes, so find a system that works best for you. I use something similar to the [Stanford method](https://collegepuzzle.stanford.edu/college-students-guide-to-take-notes-effectively/), but with my own twist. I Listen to the lecture for the majority of the time, as long as my short attention span will allow, synthesizing the key points of the topic and writing questions for me to ask or look up later.\n\nRight after the lecture, I fill out my notes, section out the page, and summarize the main ideas.\n\nI do this for each course I have a lecture for.\n\nI would ask questions during the lecture, or by the end. If I still have questions after I have filled out my notes, I would go during their office hours to ask for further explanation.\n\n​\n\nFor courses that are more practical or application-based, I break down and write the process one step at a time. When I make a mistake, I write down how or why I made the mistake, then write what I should have done next to it.\n\nIf it was circuit analysis, for example, I would take the time to draw it out, label, and list the flow and operations.\n\nIf it was math, I would try to understand the proofs and work them through, along with some practice examples and cases for application.\n\nI would take any of my concerns and questions to the professor or instructor after class, if I can't figure them out.\n\n​\n\nEvery weekend I take all my notes, clean them up, write up another summary for all the lessons of that week, and explore the topic further. If we were talking about BJTs or Dijkstra's algorithm, I would look up diagrams and applications and just see how they are used and important.\n\nI would write notes and bookmark neat things that got me interested in the topic, and I would bring them up in class. Usually, it would be enough to get other people interested in the class, and the last few minutes of the lecture would turn in to some of the most interesting discussions.\n\n​\n\nOn the day before any test or quiz, I usually host a group-study session for the class—and make an effort to reach out to those who are struggling with the material. I think this helps me the most with retention and recall.\n\nI would just book one of the unused classrooms or activity rooms with a white board and projector (or lab equipment if necessary), and just start out by outlining all the summaries I wrote.\n\nI would bring the course book from the library and look for relevant material to support whatever was covered in the lecture, and go over it with everyone. If they came in not understanding the subject, they would have a more relaxed environment to engage and learn.\n\n​\n\nBeing able to verbally convey an idea and communicate the lesson is vital to me. If I can't describe the topic or idea effectively, especially to people who do not study the subject, then it means I need to go back and review it more and come up with a way to make it more approachable.\n\nIf you want to be able to retain and recall information, I find this alone gets me 80% of the way there.\n\n​\n\nThroughout the term, I would review all my notes for the course. Each time, condensing the information I've already got a solid grasp on, and expanding on the information I feel I am weaker at.", "for anything involving math stuff i recommend learning the rules/formulas and writing them down and then solving tons of practice questions and problems.\n\nfor anything ekse that reauires memorising and information retaining, i watch a video or listen to a lecture about the topic and highlight and write down anything important on my textbook, then when i've gone over the whole topic id make myself a question sheet on any terms i need to remember. that way i can see what i'm lacking. \n\nhope this helps :)", "What is the format of the exam? If you know the format, one great way to study is to pretend you are the teacher and create the test. Creating test questions for the material you need to learn helps you to consider what is essential and how the teacher might quiz you on it. \nIf you have a friend in the same course, you can create quizzes for each other as a fun way to game the studying process.", "The book “why we sleep” by Matthew Walker discusses study, and for those in this thread who mention studying and sleeping, you’re correct. In experiments, students who studied and slept retained more information", "Find something that really interests you. I barely graduated high school and now have a doctorate… the big difference was finding something I found interesting enough to invest time learning about.", "Different strategies work for different people, but objectively repetition is the key. Let’s say you’re studying “chapter 5”. Start with reading chapter 5. Not for comprehension, it’s ok if you don’t understand things, just move forward and finish it. The next day read the first 1/3 of chapter 5. Then the second third the next day. Then the last part the day after. Read it all again on the fifth day. You’ll know it pretty well by then. It’s an abstract idea, but be ok not understanding. The familiarity with the content is king. Understanding comes with time and exposure. If a chapter is 30 pages and you spend 2 minutes per page on each read through you’re 3 hours invested and have multiple exposure to all of it. Don’t try or expect to learn it all at once.", "Studying for law school, I'd make sure to sleep a long time and then wake up at like 5 am and listen to the review lectures on a 15 minute alarm timer. So I could relax, listen, start to doze, then restart wherever I left off. It's MUCH better than staying up all night. Just memorize the major points. Also, fuck taking study notes unless it's an open note test. Get it in your head, not on a page.", "I feel like it completely depends on what you're trying to study. And depends on what kind of brain you have. Some people are super visual. Some people need a lot of exposure for memorization. Do you need to memorize? Are you just trying to understand concepts better?", "Hope you get it figured out, someday you may have to get a job and meet a deadline or be uncomfortable with some aspect in life.", "Usually I wait until the night, or morning before, depending on the importance of the test. If it's a significant portion of the grade, I wait until the morning. Then the fear of failure keeps everything fresh.", "I always rewrite all of my notes with my left hand. That way, I have used both sides of my brain to learn the material" ]

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[ "how to undo muscle knots I'm doing a direct translation so I'm not sure that's how they're called. By muscle knots I'm referring to when your neck muscles are sores and you can feel something akin to a knot in them and they're painful. I know you can therapeutic massages to remove them but how exactly do you do that if you want I do it yourself? ", "how to undo muscle knots I'm doing a direct translation so I'm not sure that's how they're called. By muscle knots I'm referring to when your neck muscles are sores and you can feel something akin to a knot in them and they're painful. I know you can therapeutic massages to remove them but how exactly do you do that if you want I do it yourself? ", "how to undo muscle knots I'm doing a direct translation so I'm not sure that's how they're called. By muscle knots I'm referring to when your neck muscles are sores and you can feel something akin to a knot in them and they're painful. I know you can therapeutic massages to remove them but how exactly do you do that if you want I do it yourself? ", "how to undo muscle knots I'm doing a direct translation so I'm not sure that's how they're called. By muscle knots I'm referring to when your neck muscles are sores and you can feel something akin to a knot in them and they're painful. I know you can therapeutic massages to remove them but how exactly do you do that if you want I do it yourself? ", "how to undo muscle knots I'm doing a direct translation so I'm not sure that's how they're called. By muscle knots I'm referring to when your neck muscles are sores and you can feel something akin to a knot in them and they're painful. I know you can therapeutic massages to remove them but how exactly do you do that if you want I do it yourself? " ]

[ "Take a look at trigger point therapy. I get pain in my neck often, and it's because of a knot in my trapezius (usually from sleeping on my side).", "There are quite a few how-to videos on youtube. Here are a few that are easier to follow than the rest:\n\n* http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5zJAM2Ekls&\n\n\n* http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9Zw_lxaZK0\n* http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QayuLjehwQA&", "Tennis ball and a wall. \nTheres a spot below my trapezius muscle thats impossible to get at when i foam roll, so i stand with my back to a wall and drop the ball over my shoulder, stopping it with pressure from my back against the wall. \n\nWhen the ball is in the right spot, lean back harder and raise and lower yourself or move laterally to roll the ball over the knot. You can control the pressure of the ball on muscle with the force you use to lean into the ball.\n\nNot hard enough? try a Golf ball. \n", "Trigger Point Therapy is the LPT here. Get yourself a knobble and learn all about the ridiculousness that is deferred pain. ", "I find it interesting you have ignored the two posts about foam rolling but have checked out the other ones. Seriously, a foam roller is less than $20 and it's great for muscles. It basically causes a myofascial release on the \"knots\" and helps \"smooth out\" the fascia, which is covering your muscles. " ]

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[ "finding a new job (preferably and office one) online and what to do (when you've already exhausted all of the (few) networking connections one has. I don't know many people but I have asked most and been suggested to do something I feel I wouldn't like (as an entry level job) like barista or what not. I do have a degree in fine art but lack graphic design skills. ", "finding a new job (preferably and office one) online and what to do (when you've already exhausted all of the (few) networking connections one has. I don't know many people but I have asked most and been suggested to do something I feel I wouldn't like (as an entry level job) like barista or what not. I do have a degree in fine art but lack graphic design skills. ", "finding a new job (preferably and office one) online and what to do (when you've already exhausted all of the (few) networking connections one has. I don't know many people but I have asked most and been suggested to do something I feel I wouldn't like (as an entry level job) like barista or what not. I do have a degree in fine art but lack graphic design skills. " ]

[ "While I can't offer the full process, I do happen to have a relevant article on hand that you might find useful. \n\nhttp://www.conceptfrontier.com/concept-blog/the-psychologically-optimal-application-letter", "I've had several people apply online, and then scower the internet for the department head's contact info, they email them and then sometimes the department head will email back.\n\nIn the first email you simply show your interest in XYZ position, keep it short, keep it simple, and ask them if they'd like to get lunch one day to see if there are any opportunties for you in the office. \n\nI've had 2 friends get really good internships that led to great jobs in companies using this method.\n\nIt makes you step out of your comfort zone, and you might get a few department heads that are like \"Fuck this guy, what an idiot\", or they wont answer your email at all. \n\nbut you might get that one department head that is impressed by your candor and your initiative. \n\nJust do it. ", "Do you have a department of labor liaison where you live? If you do, you can make an appointment and see if they can hook you up. It's always worth a shot. " ]

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[ "How to clean out a Peanut Butter jar. I've always dreaded getting to the end of a Peanut Butter jar. I want to clean it out so I can recycle it, but I hate getting my sponges all oily and gross...and have the smell of peanut butter on anything I clean it with. Has anyone out there found a better way? ", "How to clean out a Peanut Butter jar. I've always dreaded getting to the end of a Peanut Butter jar. I want to clean it out so I can recycle it, but I hate getting my sponges all oily and gross...and have the smell of peanut butter on anything I clean it with. Has anyone out there found a better way? ", "How to clean out a Peanut Butter jar. I've always dreaded getting to the end of a Peanut Butter jar. I want to clean it out so I can recycle it, but I hate getting my sponges all oily and gross...and have the smell of peanut butter on anything I clean it with. Has anyone out there found a better way? ", "How to clean out a Peanut Butter jar. I've always dreaded getting to the end of a Peanut Butter jar. I want to clean it out so I can recycle it, but I hate getting my sponges all oily and gross...and have the smell of peanut butter on anything I clean it with. Has anyone out there found a better way? ", "How to clean out a Peanut Butter jar. I've always dreaded getting to the end of a Peanut Butter jar. I want to clean it out so I can recycle it, but I hate getting my sponges all oily and gross...and have the smell of peanut butter on anything I clean it with. Has anyone out there found a better way? " ]

[ "I use a silicone spatula, they're unbelievably good at removing every last bit. \nThey're also useful for clearing dirty plates of food/sauce/crumbs before washing them.", "I sometimes heat up milk in a cup in the microwave. When it's fairly hot, pour it in to the jar, put the lid on and give it a shake.\n\nIt cleans it out and you get a peanut butter milkshake...sort of :)", "Fill the jar with oatmeal and water or milk and anything else you'd want it in. Leave in fridge overnight and eat for breakfast. It's easier to rinse oats off a jar than pure peanut butter, and it allows you to use the leftover peanut butter!", "Who cleans stuff before recycling? I assume that the recyclers have some sort of process to get rid of food residue anyway-- they're obviously not getting spotless, sterilized containers all the time.", "Use a rubber spatula to scrape off the sides and get the most out of your peanut butter eating experience." ]

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[ "Flying to a city, but I want to stay at the layover city for a week - how to avoid complications/fees? ", "Flying to a city, but I want to stay at the layover city for a week - how to avoid complications/fees? ", "Flying to a city, but I want to stay at the layover city for a week - how to avoid complications/fees? ", "Flying to a city, but I want to stay at the layover city for a week - how to avoid complications/fees? " ]

[ "If you check you bag then it is going to the final destination, no one is able to go and get it for you.", "Should have bought two different tickets. Most airlines will charge hundreds for a ticket exchange fee.", "You have to book as a stop-over. Not a layover or connection. \n\nA quick Google search of stopovers will get you going. Some are miles related others renamed, like United apparently renamed it excursions stop or something.", "You need to book the flight(s) to reflect your schedule. When you check in, make sure your bags are checked to Denver. There may or may not be change fees." ]

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[ "Going to my first job fair tomorrow. Any advice to give me a better chance of getting hired? I'm graduating from college in the Spring with a technical degree. I've never been to a job fair at all let alone one in a technical field. Is there any advice to what I can expect and how I can present myself well enough to employers so that I can be hired? How many technical questions should I be expected to answer?", "Going to my first job fair tomorrow. Any advice to give me a better chance of getting hired? I'm graduating from college in the Spring with a technical degree. I've never been to a job fair at all let alone one in a technical field. Is there any advice to what I can expect and how I can present myself well enough to employers so that I can be hired? How many technical questions should I be expected to answer?", "Going to my first job fair tomorrow. Any advice to give me a better chance of getting hired? I'm graduating from college in the Spring with a technical degree. I've never been to a job fair at all let alone one in a technical field. Is there any advice to what I can expect and how I can present myself well enough to employers so that I can be hired? How many technical questions should I be expected to answer?", "Going to my first job fair tomorrow. Any advice to give me a better chance of getting hired? I'm graduating from college in the Spring with a technical degree. I've never been to a job fair at all let alone one in a technical field. Is there any advice to what I can expect and how I can present myself well enough to employers so that I can be hired? How many technical questions should I be expected to answer?", "Going to my first job fair tomorrow. Any advice to give me a better chance of getting hired? I'm graduating from college in the Spring with a technical degree. I've never been to a job fair at all let alone one in a technical field. Is there any advice to what I can expect and how I can present myself well enough to employers so that I can be hired? How many technical questions should I be expected to answer?" ]

[ "Job fairs are opportunities for you to meet the companies, not the companies to meet you. I would recommend taking several resumes and a standard cover letter addressed to the hiring manager. Use this as an opportunity to question the company and get as much info as you can. If you can get HR points of contacts, it will help later when you apply for a position. Most companies require you apply online and submit everything electronically. \nTake the information you gathered at the job fair from the company employees and use it to your advantage when writing the cover letter. Ask about company expansion, projects, targeted personnel for recruitment, and the future company goals. They will almost always tell you everything you need to get an interview if you have the basic credentials to back it. \nDress for the company and job. No suits for plumbing and no work boots for office jobs. Brush your teeth and look presentable/professional, you are making an impression to start your career.\n**Good luck.**\n", "Dress appropriately and show up early. Job fairs attract a lot of people especially if you live in a larger city. The earlier you show up the better parking you might find. Don't get discouraged if the opportunities you're looking for aren't there. ", "You won't be interviewed and hired at a job fair, so don't treat it like an interview. Instead, you're really there to make friends, find out about companies and enjoy yourself - be genuine and just chat about what honestly interests you. Always wondered if being an engineer is 90% spreadsheets 10% fieldwork? Ask away! Want to know what the canteen is like? Ask that too!\n\nThe big myth about job fairs and other so-called 'networking' events is that you need to be selling yourself, making opportunities, talking your skills up and generally being an unsufferable arse. It's not true. As in many things, just be yourself and enjoy yourself - the rest will follow.", "You will get tired at some point. Being peppy and social is draining after a while. Have a specific method for how you approach people. When you get tired, force yourself to smile and to keep initiating conversations. \n\nTake mints. ", "Grim has a lot of good points, dress for the job! Bring a ton of resumes. It's a college job fair, they know you don't have a lot of experience in the field that you want to go into (most likely), don't let that bring you down. Honestly just be outgoing and energetic, drink an energy drink before if you have to. \n\nSome companies are just there to get their name out here and to direct you to the online site. This is not the case for all of them, my roommate actually does these for a very large soft drink company and he directly passes on resumes of people he like/thinks are good fits. It's easy to tell the difference between the two, one will ask in depth questions and try to get to know you as a person, the other will ask all the obvious questions and refer you on to the website.\n\nBest advice I can give is to figure out which one you are dealing with fast. Treat the online referral booth like they are there for you (they are). Try to impress the one that tries to get to know you, they are the ones making the call on whether or not to pass on your resume. Talk about situations you were in that you handled well and demonstrate why you would be a good employee." ]

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[ "How do I revise more efficiently I have a maths exam coming up soon and I'm looking for tips to make my revision more efficient. ", "How do I revise more efficiently I have a maths exam coming up soon and I'm looking for tips to make my revision more efficient. " ]

[ "This is what works for me...\nMake a tidy space, schedule the time, prepare water & snacks for scheduled breaks. If listening to music make it ambient, something without lyrics, nothing distracting. Most importantly- put your phone away. Sign out of all social media, do not use computer for anything other than study, even on the scheduled break where you get up eat, drink, get some air.\nGood luck with your study’s OP!", "Small blocks to start. Let's say 30-45 minute block with a 5-10 minute break. Then take a a longer break after doing 3 study blocks. During the little breaks don't relax by looking at your phone. Just get up and stretch your legs and get some air and a snack.\n\nThe best way to study maths is to practice old exam papers and examples from the text book.\n\nWhat topic are you studying? :) " ]

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[ "how to get fast food restraunts to give you more pickles? I ask restaraunts for pickles whenever I order a chicken sand which and they always only put 1-2 but I want like a handful. The only time I've ever gotten a lot is when for some reason i said \"extra pickles\" and they gave me a CUP of them. \nSo *how*?!?!", "how to get fast food restraunts to give you more pickles? I ask restaraunts for pickles whenever I order a chicken sand which and they always only put 1-2 but I want like a handful. The only time I've ever gotten a lot is when for some reason i said \"extra pickles\" and they gave me a CUP of them. \nSo *how*?!?!", "how to get fast food restraunts to give you more pickles? I ask restaraunts for pickles whenever I order a chicken sand which and they always only put 1-2 but I want like a handful. The only time I've ever gotten a lot is when for some reason i said \"extra pickles\" and they gave me a CUP of them. \nSo *how*?!?!", "how to get fast food restraunts to give you more pickles? I ask restaraunts for pickles whenever I order a chicken sand which and they always only put 1-2 but I want like a handful. The only time I've ever gotten a lot is when for some reason i said \"extra pickles\" and they gave me a CUP of them. \nSo *how*?!?!" ]

[ "You realize they hate giving it food for free right? Those employees get their asses reamed just for handing out an extra ketchup packet, nugget sauce, or napkin. They're not gonna give you a cup of pickles unless you fight for it.\n\nSource: Worked at McDonald's once. My store wrote us up for handing out more than sauce per nugget meal.", "Maybe try asking for extra pickles, on the side? There’s a chance they’ll probably give you a cup full of them, unless they have a smaller container to put them in.", "Just ask for more pickles. If they aren’t giving you enough explicitly say I want a handful of pickles or even go into numbers if you want to, here’s an example “can I have ten pickles on my burger please, I really like pickles”. Extra pickles just means more than what was originally in the sandwich, if there was only two pickles on the sandwich then extra pickles could easily translate to just two more pickles. I can’t believe I’m having to explain how to ask for more pickles to someone who I presume is an adult", "Fast food manager here. When someone asks for \"extra\" of something, the standard is to give them double of what comes on the sandwich. If it comes with two pickles, you'll get four or five. This is to control inventory and food costs. If you need more than that, you need to say so specifically, not to mention politely. If you want a handful of pickles on your double cheeseburger, then say so. Or as mentioned in other comments, ask for a bowl of pickles on the side. Most places won't even charge for it, but you have to tell them what you want in order to get it." ]

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[ "What is a good way to promote a fundraiser to help a local family in need? **LPT Request** A family in my area has suffered a tragic event. This is a family I am extremely close with and I'm trying to do everything in my power to help them. The father of the family went to bed on July 24th 2014 and never woke up the next morning. He had a stroke and a heart attack in the middle of the night. He is still alive, thankfully, but the family needs help while he is still in a coma and recovering. A fundraiser has been set up through Fundly but it isn't being seen by enough caring people. How can I get it out to the public more? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. ", "What is a good way to promote a fundraiser to help a local family in need? **LPT Request** A family in my area has suffered a tragic event. This is a family I am extremely close with and I'm trying to do everything in my power to help them. The father of the family went to bed on July 24th 2014 and never woke up the next morning. He had a stroke and a heart attack in the middle of the night. He is still alive, thankfully, but the family needs help while he is still in a coma and recovering. A fundraiser has been set up through Fundly but it isn't being seen by enough caring people. How can I get it out to the public more? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. ", "What is a good way to promote a fundraiser to help a local family in need? **LPT Request** A family in my area has suffered a tragic event. This is a family I am extremely close with and I'm trying to do everything in my power to help them. The father of the family went to bed on July 24th 2014 and never woke up the next morning. He had a stroke and a heart attack in the middle of the night. He is still alive, thankfully, but the family needs help while he is still in a coma and recovering. A fundraiser has been set up through Fundly but it isn't being seen by enough caring people. How can I get it out to the public more? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. " ]

[ "See if you can get any cool items or services donated as raffle prizes. Then, you can use a raffle as a hook to get attention on Facebook. Having people like/share the Fundly link and such in order to be in the running to win the cool prize", "Take a bunch of old coffee cans with a hole in the lid and attach a picture of the person with a short description of what happened. Ask local small businesses if you can leave the can by their register. A lot of people just drop their change in without thinking.\n\nEven better: Put contact information on the can. Often times people will learn about the event from the can and then seek you out to make a larger donation.", "In addition to radio, contact newspapers and the local TV stations. Visit their websites, most have links for community story submissions. \n\nAlso, pick a highly popular restaurant and ask them if they'll do a fundraiser - many will donate a portion of the evening's proceeds and allow you to promote the cause with flyers, etc. You can promote this locally through Facebook or Twitter." ]

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[ "Asking for more money during a job offer My company is currently going through restructuring and cost cutting. I wasn't affected by the cuts, but interviewed for a senior position that I've been doing the work of, for the past seven years. \n\n\nHowever, the salary has dropped to the pay level I am on currently. If I get the job, I'll have more responsibility, but not more pay. The current senior level staff will stay on their pay level, $1300 pm above my pay grade. So, I'll do the same work, at much less pay. \n\n\nHow can I ask for a slight bump in pay (I know not to expect a huge increase, since they cut all salaries) knowing that I'll do the same work?", "Asking for more money during a job offer My company is currently going through restructuring and cost cutting. I wasn't affected by the cuts, but interviewed for a senior position that I've been doing the work of, for the past seven years. \n\n\nHowever, the salary has dropped to the pay level I am on currently. If I get the job, I'll have more responsibility, but not more pay. The current senior level staff will stay on their pay level, $1300 pm above my pay grade. So, I'll do the same work, at much less pay. \n\n\nHow can I ask for a slight bump in pay (I know not to expect a huge increase, since they cut all salaries) knowing that I'll do the same work?", "Asking for more money during a job offer My company is currently going through restructuring and cost cutting. I wasn't affected by the cuts, but interviewed for a senior position that I've been doing the work of, for the past seven years. \n\n\nHowever, the salary has dropped to the pay level I am on currently. If I get the job, I'll have more responsibility, but not more pay. The current senior level staff will stay on their pay level, $1300 pm above my pay grade. So, I'll do the same work, at much less pay. \n\n\nHow can I ask for a slight bump in pay (I know not to expect a huge increase, since they cut all salaries) knowing that I'll do the same work?", "Asking for more money during a job offer My company is currently going through restructuring and cost cutting. I wasn't affected by the cuts, but interviewed for a senior position that I've been doing the work of, for the past seven years. \n\n\nHowever, the salary has dropped to the pay level I am on currently. If I get the job, I'll have more responsibility, but not more pay. The current senior level staff will stay on their pay level, $1300 pm above my pay grade. So, I'll do the same work, at much less pay. \n\n\nHow can I ask for a slight bump in pay (I know not to expect a huge increase, since they cut all salaries) knowing that I'll do the same work?", "Asking for more money during a job offer My company is currently going through restructuring and cost cutting. I wasn't affected by the cuts, but interviewed for a senior position that I've been doing the work of, for the past seven years. \n\n\nHowever, the salary has dropped to the pay level I am on currently. If I get the job, I'll have more responsibility, but not more pay. The current senior level staff will stay on their pay level, $1300 pm above my pay grade. So, I'll do the same work, at much less pay. \n\n\nHow can I ask for a slight bump in pay (I know not to expect a huge increase, since they cut all salaries) knowing that I'll do the same work?" ]

[ "Take the title. Wait 6 months. Start looking for another job at your new level.\n\nIf you really want to stay at the same company. The job search will help you to determine what people are making for that position in other companies and you can offer your current workplace the opportunity to match that.\n\n6 months having past, the salary restructure will be old news and upper management will probably be more interested in talent retention. You will also be proven in the position. You may have done the work for 7 years, but I doubt that shows up on the company's records.", "You tell them you would rather just stay at your current position if they won’t offer more money. Apply for jobs at other companies and tell them you’ve actually got a better offer lined up.", "I think my first question would be, why have you been doing that work for SEVEN YEARS, without the senior title? But that's not what you asked. I'm a little confused by your post. Are the people doing the job you will be making 1300 more or not? If so, I think you have a case for asking for the same pay since you have been doing the job for years so there is no learning curve or intense training involved.", "Start looking for a new job. You are stuck in a very common situation where companies do not value long term employees but instead they exploit your loyalty to get you to do more work for less money. There is no advancing in a company once they see you as an exploitable resource. It is easier to increase your pay by getting a new job than it would be trying to get more out of a company that has already decided you are not worth more.\n\n​\n\nIf you have any feelings of loyalty to your current employer take that feeling and strangle it until it is deader than dead. Loyalty is for suckers.", "Remind them that u have a proven track record in the position seeing as how uv been doin it for the last 7 years. Tell them that u find it mind blowing that ur being interviewed for the job ur already doing and that u should have been on a higher salary for more than half a decade already." ]

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[ "What to use for a comb when you don't have one. So today I find myself struggling to find a substitute for a comb because I left mine at home. Anybody have any suggestions?", "What to use for a comb when you don't have one. So today I find myself struggling to find a substitute for a comb because I left mine at home. Anybody have any suggestions?", "What to use for a comb when you don't have one. So today I find myself struggling to find a substitute for a comb because I left mine at home. Anybody have any suggestions?" ]

[ "Well if you work in IT and have CPU nearby, the old ones work great. Also they make very good head scratchers.\n\nhttp://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/86/Cyrix_IBM_CPU_6x86MX_PR200_bottom.jpg", "In this situation right now and using a clean washing up brush… laughing my head off at myself but it’s actually working 😂", "If you have any multi toothed hair clips, you can run it through your hair a few times. Granted, it won't be as fast as using a comb but if you're on the go then that's a possibility. Either that or fingers." ]

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[ "How to Speak Clearly I have a very rough voice with a lot of bass. Because of this, my sentences are usually very distorted. This combined with the fact that I have an accent makes it very hard for people to understand me. The question I have is, how can I make sure I enunciate words well without having to use a squeaky voice? Thanks.", "How to Speak Clearly I have a very rough voice with a lot of bass. Because of this, my sentences are usually very distorted. This combined with the fact that I have an accent makes it very hard for people to understand me. The question I have is, how can I make sure I enunciate words well without having to use a squeaky voice? Thanks.", "How to Speak Clearly I have a very rough voice with a lot of bass. Because of this, my sentences are usually very distorted. This combined with the fact that I have an accent makes it very hard for people to understand me. The question I have is, how can I make sure I enunciate words well without having to use a squeaky voice? Thanks.", "How to Speak Clearly I have a very rough voice with a lot of bass. Because of this, my sentences are usually very distorted. This combined with the fact that I have an accent makes it very hard for people to understand me. The question I have is, how can I make sure I enunciate words well without having to use a squeaky voice? Thanks." ]

[ "I hate my voice, I looked up surgery to change the tone but all I could find was operations for women to have a more feminine voice. I'd like to hear this answer. ", "My mother (and now myself) are fairly hard of hearing. I found as my voice got deeper through puberty we had more and more communication problems. I didn't find a good solution until my hearing got fucked. \n\nArticulate your words. Make sure there is a gap between each word and anunciate (don't think I spelled that right) each word carefully. Louder is rarely better. Speak from your gut and make sureyoudontspeaklikethis. ", "Just slow down a bit. Not so much that people think you have brain damage, but enough that people pay attention to you. Their added attention will help to get the words across.", "I can not comment on the bass. But as far as having an accent: You can minimize the effect of your accent (or of any rhythm or inflection that you have carried over from your original language) by making sure you have good spaces between your words. People can often adjust to your accent if they are sure when one word stops and the next begins. If Spanish is your original language this would be especially true for you. The best thing about this tip is that it does not take any special skills. Just practice." ]

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[ "How to choose the right career? Very soon I'm going to college and I still haven't chosen what I want to do in life. I am genuinely interested in a couple of fields, but unfortunately none of them are available where I live (they do not exist in my town, and I can't afford to go anywhere abroad or get a scholarship). How can I decide what to do? Should I simply choose what I find the easiest and what will not give me a lot of trouble and/or take a lot of time? Should I go for the profession which brings money, but not joy?\n\nI am very interested in psychology, but I can't study it where I live, nor go somewhere else. I do not find literally anything else remotely interesting, but I am good with languages - I can speak four languages quite fluently, and I also like literature very much. Should I study languages and literature, since even though it is not what I truly want, it will probably be a lot easier than anything else?\n\n", "How to choose the right career? Very soon I'm going to college and I still haven't chosen what I want to do in life. I am genuinely interested in a couple of fields, but unfortunately none of them are available where I live (they do not exist in my town, and I can't afford to go anywhere abroad or get a scholarship). How can I decide what to do? Should I simply choose what I find the easiest and what will not give me a lot of trouble and/or take a lot of time? Should I go for the profession which brings money, but not joy?\n\nI am very interested in psychology, but I can't study it where I live, nor go somewhere else. I do not find literally anything else remotely interesting, but I am good with languages - I can speak four languages quite fluently, and I also like literature very much. Should I study languages and literature, since even though it is not what I truly want, it will probably be a lot easier than anything else?\n\n", "How to choose the right career? Very soon I'm going to college and I still haven't chosen what I want to do in life. I am genuinely interested in a couple of fields, but unfortunately none of them are available where I live (they do not exist in my town, and I can't afford to go anywhere abroad or get a scholarship). How can I decide what to do? Should I simply choose what I find the easiest and what will not give me a lot of trouble and/or take a lot of time? Should I go for the profession which brings money, but not joy?\n\nI am very interested in psychology, but I can't study it where I live, nor go somewhere else. I do not find literally anything else remotely interesting, but I am good with languages - I can speak four languages quite fluently, and I also like literature very much. Should I study languages and literature, since even though it is not what I truly want, it will probably be a lot easier than anything else?\n\n", "How to choose the right career? Very soon I'm going to college and I still haven't chosen what I want to do in life. I am genuinely interested in a couple of fields, but unfortunately none of them are available where I live (they do not exist in my town, and I can't afford to go anywhere abroad or get a scholarship). How can I decide what to do? Should I simply choose what I find the easiest and what will not give me a lot of trouble and/or take a lot of time? Should I go for the profession which brings money, but not joy?\n\nI am very interested in psychology, but I can't study it where I live, nor go somewhere else. I do not find literally anything else remotely interesting, but I am good with languages - I can speak four languages quite fluently, and I also like literature very much. Should I study languages and literature, since even though it is not what I truly want, it will probably be a lot easier than anything else?\n\n", "How to choose the right career? Very soon I'm going to college and I still haven't chosen what I want to do in life. I am genuinely interested in a couple of fields, but unfortunately none of them are available where I live (they do not exist in my town, and I can't afford to go anywhere abroad or get a scholarship). How can I decide what to do? Should I simply choose what I find the easiest and what will not give me a lot of trouble and/or take a lot of time? Should I go for the profession which brings money, but not joy?\n\nI am very interested in psychology, but I can't study it where I live, nor go somewhere else. I do not find literally anything else remotely interesting, but I am good with languages - I can speak four languages quite fluently, and I also like literature very much. Should I study languages and literature, since even though it is not what I truly want, it will probably be a lot easier than anything else?\n\n", "How to choose the right career? Very soon I'm going to college and I still haven't chosen what I want to do in life. I am genuinely interested in a couple of fields, but unfortunately none of them are available where I live (they do not exist in my town, and I can't afford to go anywhere abroad or get a scholarship). How can I decide what to do? Should I simply choose what I find the easiest and what will not give me a lot of trouble and/or take a lot of time? Should I go for the profession which brings money, but not joy?\n\nI am very interested in psychology, but I can't study it where I live, nor go somewhere else. I do not find literally anything else remotely interesting, but I am good with languages - I can speak four languages quite fluently, and I also like literature very much. Should I study languages and literature, since even though it is not what I truly want, it will probably be a lot easier than anything else?\n\n", "How to choose the right career? Very soon I'm going to college and I still haven't chosen what I want to do in life. I am genuinely interested in a couple of fields, but unfortunately none of them are available where I live (they do not exist in my town, and I can't afford to go anywhere abroad or get a scholarship). How can I decide what to do? Should I simply choose what I find the easiest and what will not give me a lot of trouble and/or take a lot of time? Should I go for the profession which brings money, but not joy?\n\nI am very interested in psychology, but I can't study it where I live, nor go somewhere else. I do not find literally anything else remotely interesting, but I am good with languages - I can speak four languages quite fluently, and I also like literature very much. Should I study languages and literature, since even though it is not what I truly want, it will probably be a lot easier than anything else?\n\n", "How to choose the right career? Very soon I'm going to college and I still haven't chosen what I want to do in life. I am genuinely interested in a couple of fields, but unfortunately none of them are available where I live (they do not exist in my town, and I can't afford to go anywhere abroad or get a scholarship). How can I decide what to do? Should I simply choose what I find the easiest and what will not give me a lot of trouble and/or take a lot of time? Should I go for the profession which brings money, but not joy?\n\nI am very interested in psychology, but I can't study it where I live, nor go somewhere else. I do not find literally anything else remotely interesting, but I am good with languages - I can speak four languages quite fluently, and I also like literature very much. Should I study languages and literature, since even though it is not what I truly want, it will probably be a lot easier than anything else?\n\n", "How to choose the right career? Very soon I'm going to college and I still haven't chosen what I want to do in life. I am genuinely interested in a couple of fields, but unfortunately none of them are available where I live (they do not exist in my town, and I can't afford to go anywhere abroad or get a scholarship). How can I decide what to do? Should I simply choose what I find the easiest and what will not give me a lot of trouble and/or take a lot of time? Should I go for the profession which brings money, but not joy?\n\nI am very interested in psychology, but I can't study it where I live, nor go somewhere else. I do not find literally anything else remotely interesting, but I am good with languages - I can speak four languages quite fluently, and I also like literature very much. Should I study languages and literature, since even though it is not what I truly want, it will probably be a lot easier than anything else?\n\n", "How to choose the right career? Very soon I'm going to college and I still haven't chosen what I want to do in life. I am genuinely interested in a couple of fields, but unfortunately none of them are available where I live (they do not exist in my town, and I can't afford to go anywhere abroad or get a scholarship). How can I decide what to do? Should I simply choose what I find the easiest and what will not give me a lot of trouble and/or take a lot of time? Should I go for the profession which brings money, but not joy?\n\nI am very interested in psychology, but I can't study it where I live, nor go somewhere else. I do not find literally anything else remotely interesting, but I am good with languages - I can speak four languages quite fluently, and I also like literature very much. Should I study languages and literature, since even though it is not what I truly want, it will probably be a lot easier than anything else?\n\n", "How to choose the right career? Very soon I'm going to college and I still haven't chosen what I want to do in life. I am genuinely interested in a couple of fields, but unfortunately none of them are available where I live (they do not exist in my town, and I can't afford to go anywhere abroad or get a scholarship). How can I decide what to do? Should I simply choose what I find the easiest and what will not give me a lot of trouble and/or take a lot of time? Should I go for the profession which brings money, but not joy?\n\nI am very interested in psychology, but I can't study it where I live, nor go somewhere else. I do not find literally anything else remotely interesting, but I am good with languages - I can speak four languages quite fluently, and I also like literature very much. Should I study languages and literature, since even though it is not what I truly want, it will probably be a lot easier than anything else?\n\n", "How to choose the right career? Very soon I'm going to college and I still haven't chosen what I want to do in life. I am genuinely interested in a couple of fields, but unfortunately none of them are available where I live (they do not exist in my town, and I can't afford to go anywhere abroad or get a scholarship). How can I decide what to do? Should I simply choose what I find the easiest and what will not give me a lot of trouble and/or take a lot of time? Should I go for the profession which brings money, but not joy?\n\nI am very interested in psychology, but I can't study it where I live, nor go somewhere else. I do not find literally anything else remotely interesting, but I am good with languages - I can speak four languages quite fluently, and I also like literature very much. Should I study languages and literature, since even though it is not what I truly want, it will probably be a lot easier than anything else?\n\n", "How to choose the right career? Very soon I'm going to college and I still haven't chosen what I want to do in life. I am genuinely interested in a couple of fields, but unfortunately none of them are available where I live (they do not exist in my town, and I can't afford to go anywhere abroad or get a scholarship). How can I decide what to do? Should I simply choose what I find the easiest and what will not give me a lot of trouble and/or take a lot of time? Should I go for the profession which brings money, but not joy?\n\nI am very interested in psychology, but I can't study it where I live, nor go somewhere else. I do not find literally anything else remotely interesting, but I am good with languages - I can speak four languages quite fluently, and I also like literature very much. Should I study languages and literature, since even though it is not what I truly want, it will probably be a lot easier than anything else?\n\n", "How to choose the right career? Very soon I'm going to college and I still haven't chosen what I want to do in life. I am genuinely interested in a couple of fields, but unfortunately none of them are available where I live (they do not exist in my town, and I can't afford to go anywhere abroad or get a scholarship). How can I decide what to do? Should I simply choose what I find the easiest and what will not give me a lot of trouble and/or take a lot of time? Should I go for the profession which brings money, but not joy?\n\nI am very interested in psychology, but I can't study it where I live, nor go somewhere else. I do not find literally anything else remotely interesting, but I am good with languages - I can speak four languages quite fluently, and I also like literature very much. Should I study languages and literature, since even though it is not what I truly want, it will probably be a lot easier than anything else?\n\n", "How to choose the right career? Very soon I'm going to college and I still haven't chosen what I want to do in life. I am genuinely interested in a couple of fields, but unfortunately none of them are available where I live (they do not exist in my town, and I can't afford to go anywhere abroad or get a scholarship). How can I decide what to do? Should I simply choose what I find the easiest and what will not give me a lot of trouble and/or take a lot of time? Should I go for the profession which brings money, but not joy?\n\nI am very interested in psychology, but I can't study it where I live, nor go somewhere else. I do not find literally anything else remotely interesting, but I am good with languages - I can speak four languages quite fluently, and I also like literature very much. Should I study languages and literature, since even though it is not what I truly want, it will probably be a lot easier than anything else?\n\n", "How to choose the right career? Very soon I'm going to college and I still haven't chosen what I want to do in life. I am genuinely interested in a couple of fields, but unfortunately none of them are available where I live (they do not exist in my town, and I can't afford to go anywhere abroad or get a scholarship). How can I decide what to do? Should I simply choose what I find the easiest and what will not give me a lot of trouble and/or take a lot of time? Should I go for the profession which brings money, but not joy?\n\nI am very interested in psychology, but I can't study it where I live, nor go somewhere else. I do not find literally anything else remotely interesting, but I am good with languages - I can speak four languages quite fluently, and I also like literature very much. Should I study languages and literature, since even though it is not what I truly want, it will probably be a lot easier than anything else?\n\n" ]

[ "Ask yourself these questions, you will figure it out:\n\n1. What are you good at, and what do you love? The problem isn’t the idea of pursuing things you’re good at and that you love; it’s that your aspirations are too broad and difficult to act on. Think of your passions as a starting point. If you want to be the next Stephen King, break that passion down into writing and ", "Recent college graduate here. Your ability with languages is very impressive...combined with an interest in the study of the mind and you have some good options.\n\nI wouldn't recommend solely majoring in psychology since that major almost always leads to either (1) teaching or (2) counseling, both of which are terrible job markets right now, (dad is a counselor. He rode the wave of the baby boomers his whole career, but that generation is retiring and there's not a big populace taking their place. E.g. market for counselors is drastically shrinking, number of psychologists is not.). It does, however, make a great minor or double major if you can handle that.\n\nI majored in marketing, and I know first hand of a few places that would hire a bi or trilingual marketer/manager/HR right now. Companies going international need these types fluent in their target area to help them in the new market.\n\nTry to think of areas where understanding human behavior is important, and being fluent in multiple languages is a big bonus. Few Americans are, so there are many areas where that will give you a competitive edge in the interview room.\n\nSide note:\nI *HIGHLY* suggest studying abroad during your time in college in a place where you know the native language. Even if it's just a week or two, it will mean a world of difference if you can speak Portuguese, plus you've \"lived\" in Portugal for a \"time\". If you actually have lived in one of those countries, you can probably disregard this.", "Don't go to school until you figure it out. It's probably better to take a year off and work if you really can't decide in time. School is expensive, and to do it right requires a lot of dedication. \n \nAlso, your job doesn't really have to be something you like. If your job provides a good stable income, then you are free to enjoy yourself on your time away from work. If you pick something you like as a job, but it doesn't provide enough money, or free time, then you will not be able to enjoy your life. That doesn't mean you should choose something you hate, but if you can't find any jobs in something you are passionate about, remember that not all hope is lost. \n \nPsychology seems to be one of those degrees that doesn't do much unless you get some other certification in addition to it like a teaching degree or a PhD. ", "Some people are offering general professional advice, but I'll suggest a couple potential careers: medical translation or legal translation. Medical translation works with doctors and patients, and legal translators work in a courtroom setting.\n\n1. You can get started in it with a certificate offered in a community college. Getting a career off a two-year education investment isn't a bad deal.\n\n2. The career outlook is pretty good. Average salary in the low to mid 40s, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the number of positions to grow by 46% between 2012 and 2022. That should provide you with some job security.\n\n3. It could incorporate your interest in psychology. The people you work with would be experts in their field, but they'd be relying on you to help them do their job. You'd need a little knowledge of medical or legal terminology, but mostly you'd need an understanding of people. \n\n4. The experience that you get could help inspire you to write. Many times, translating is not so much about creating a bridge between languages, but between cultures. For a good example of this, you might read Anne Fadiman's \"The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down.\" It's a story about a Hmong family with a child that gets seizures, and how the differences between the languages and cultures creates a unique challenge in treating her.\n\n5. If you decide that it's not for you, it's still not a bad job to have while you work towards a different degree. 40k/year and going back to college is several steps above delivering pizzas and trying to do the same thing. Getting a certificate at a community college means that you can take care of a lot of the general education courses that you'd need for any college degree (English 101, History 101), but would be much more expensive at a four year college.", "If you were to ask me, I would really suggest going for what you want because it will never feel like you are working at all. \n\nHowever, sometimes, we need to earn to help our family so go for the middle ground.", "Your first couple of years at college you take basic foundational courses that will give you some direction in this. Like 3/4 of the females I know, I wanted to be a vet, but discovered I didn't have any aptitude for science, so I went in a different direction. \n\nYou'll have time to make a decision. Go to school, take your courses, and take some aptitude tests and you'll be fine.", "You're not going to know what you love until you do things you don't. I was a high flyer out of school, worked as an equities trader and somehow ended up as the marketing director of a Fortune 500 company. Hated my two decades in corporate. Finally found joy opening my own little shop, making a little money. Go to school for the experience. Keep the marks high so you have options. Then learn how to tell stories. Stories sell and open doors you can't imagine.", "Teaching and psychology are a pretty good match (my major was psychology and I am now a Montessori teacher- I apply much of my BA to my career), and if you are good at languages there are plenty of teaching opportunities there!", "My friend got her BA in psychology because she didn't know what else to take. \n\nShe's a bartender by night, and an entry level data entry slave by day. She's completely content with working 16 hours a day. \n\nI guess whatever floats your boat, but I would go with your advantages. Language is huge and if you get your masters in social work you could use your linguistics to go anywhere with it. \n\nTry everything. I was going to be an engineer...ended up working in public safety and reached my ultimate career goal by 25. I prefer high stress work to a comfy office setting. ", "My friend got her BA in psychology because she didn't know what else to take. \n\nShe's a bartender by night, and an entry level data entry slave by day. She's completely content with working 16 hours a day. \n\nI guess whatever floats your boat, but I would go with your advantages. Language is huge and if you get your masters in social work you could use your linguistics to go anywhere with it. \n\nTry everything. I was going to be an engineer...ended up working in public safety and reached my ultimate career goal by 25. I prefer high stress work to a comfy office setting. ", "My friend got her BA in psychology because she didn't know what else to take. \n\nShe's a bartender by night, and an entry level data entry slave by day. She's completely content with working 16 hours a day. \n\nI guess whatever floats your boat, but I would go with your advantages. Language is huge and if you get your masters in social work you could use your linguistics to go anywhere with it. \n\nTry everything. I was going to be an engineer...ended up working in public safety and reached my ultimate career goal by 25. I prefer high stress work to a comfy office setting. ", "My advice would be to wait until you're in a position that you can study what you want to, where you need to. Many people enter college/uni and end up quitting their degree or going back to do a different degree. \n\nI'm not sure how viable that is where you are from, your background, etc. - but if possible (maybe get a job and save up for a while, or move to a city where you do the degree part-time while working) that would be my advice.\n\nFunnily enough I recently did my PhD in Psychology. Many of my colleagues did their degree when they were older or not straight out of school and it has worked out well for them. I'll say this much, I would never have finished my PhD if I didn't love what I do.", "Honestly, I will say that for almost everyone I know, the major they chose for college has little to do with the field they are currently working in. None of the English majors are working in the field of literature. None of the math majors are working with numbers. The only people who consistently stayed within their field were those who majored in education, like myself. Also, the vast majority of people, statistically, change their major within the first two years of going. I wouldn't sweat it but so much. \n\nMy question is, what kind of college doesn't offer psychology as a major?", "Focus on what you like to do. If you don't you will HATE what you do, hate going to work and begin to hate your life. It will affect those around you, your energy, happiness, everything.\n\nThat said and as others have pointed out, in college you go through at least a year or so of high-school-like classes that will give you some time to figure out the exact major. I took a marketing 101 class my sophomore year that helped me decide my eventual career. ", "Figure out what you want to do. I'd suggest having that thing NOT be a career. For me it's travel, work in the theater, and audition for film/TV. Choose a career that can work around those. For me it's being a merchant mariner. Work your own schedule, make enough to live on for a few months then go back to work for a couple months. I think making your career your goal is rather self defeating, working is for machines, living is for humans. ", "College is WAY different than high school. I went into college thinking about journalism, then switched to nutrition and after taking a few chemistry and anatomy classes, fell in love with science. Just keep an open mind, because the material can be way different than you expected. " ]

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[ "Preventing razor burn. Regardless of the brand of razor, after shave, or lotion, I still get pretty bad razor burn on my neck. Are there any tips you guys have to stop this? ", "Preventing razor burn. Regardless of the brand of razor, after shave, or lotion, I still get pretty bad razor burn on my neck. Are there any tips you guys have to stop this? ", "Preventing razor burn. Regardless of the brand of razor, after shave, or lotion, I still get pretty bad razor burn on my neck. Are there any tips you guys have to stop this? ", "Preventing razor burn. Regardless of the brand of razor, after shave, or lotion, I still get pretty bad razor burn on my neck. Are there any tips you guys have to stop this? ", "Preventing razor burn. Regardless of the brand of razor, after shave, or lotion, I still get pretty bad razor burn on my neck. Are there any tips you guys have to stop this? ", "Preventing razor burn. Regardless of the brand of razor, after shave, or lotion, I still get pretty bad razor burn on my neck. Are there any tips you guys have to stop this? ", "Preventing razor burn. Regardless of the brand of razor, after shave, or lotion, I still get pretty bad razor burn on my neck. Are there any tips you guys have to stop this? ", "Preventing razor burn. Regardless of the brand of razor, after shave, or lotion, I still get pretty bad razor burn on my neck. Are there any tips you guys have to stop this? ", "Preventing razor burn. Regardless of the brand of razor, after shave, or lotion, I still get pretty bad razor burn on my neck. Are there any tips you guys have to stop this? ", "Preventing razor burn. Regardless of the brand of razor, after shave, or lotion, I still get pretty bad razor burn on my neck. Are there any tips you guys have to stop this? ", "Preventing razor burn. Regardless of the brand of razor, after shave, or lotion, I still get pretty bad razor burn on my neck. Are there any tips you guys have to stop this? ", "Preventing razor burn. Regardless of the brand of razor, after shave, or lotion, I still get pretty bad razor burn on my neck. Are there any tips you guys have to stop this? ", "Preventing razor burn. Regardless of the brand of razor, after shave, or lotion, I still get pretty bad razor burn on my neck. Are there any tips you guys have to stop this? ", "Preventing razor burn. Regardless of the brand of razor, after shave, or lotion, I still get pretty bad razor burn on my neck. Are there any tips you guys have to stop this? " ]

[ "I'm in the military so I shave every day. Don't shave against the grain. On the neck you shave downward until you get to about the Adam's apple, and below that point you shave upward. ", "Obligatory post: just don't shave! \n\nBut what always worked for me when I used to shave was to take a warm, wet wash cloth and let it sit on your facial area you're abiut to shave for about 10 minutes, then take a really soft toothbrush with warm, wet bristles and gently go in circles around your hair. Then gently shave with some good saving cream and a brand new, nice razor. ", "Switch to safety razors. I got a nice brush, bowl, and \"57 Gillette super speed. Watched some YouTube videos, and boom, no more burn. \nAlso, when running low on after shave lotion, I stole some Burt's bees baby lotion from my daughter... Amazing. Been using it ever since.", "So many different responses to this. I've been battling my neck razor burn for 10ish years now, my success waxing and waning with different approaches but never going away. I'll have to dig into this further when I get off work. ", "[Stop using shaving cream.](https://tucker.liberty.me/2014/07/16/shaving_cream/)\n\nHighly recommend reading that. I quit using cream and my shaves have gotten closer, and my skin much more resistant to the burn. Ween yourself off it using soap as a lather, then shaving with just water in the shower. \n\n", "Use conditioner instead of/before applying shaving cream. Feels smooth afterwards and I feel absolutely zero razor burn ", "Thing to remember is everyone is different with different hair type, so there isn't one solution. I have really tough stubble, and suffered for years with rash and ingrown hairs. What worked for me was ditching modern razors and buying a double edged safety razor (I use an Edwin jäger de89. Murkur are a good one too), some good blades (such as Gillette 7 Oclocks, often dirt cheap on the bay), a brush and some good quality cream (such as proraso red). \n\nGrow your stubble for a few days - it will give your skin an initial break and you can get a good close look at which direction your hair grows in. Take notes. Mine is about 3 different directions on my neck alone. Then, after a hot shower, apply cream, wait a minute or two, then and then shave with the de razor in one pass, in the direction of growth only. Rinse with cold. ", "Taught myself how to shave. Never got razor burn, never cut myself on my face/lip. (Dad was a deadbeat.)\n\nI always shave inside a hot shower, being sure to rub off my neck+face first to get any dead skin off (I don't even use a mirror.) I shave my neck against the grain, upper lip with the grain.\n\nPubic areas are a different story and sometimes I cut myself but it doesn't hurt or leave marks, so whatever.\n\nWorks for me, but lack of a mirror can be spotty sometimes.\n\n", "Safety Razors! It's a great hobby and it yields better results without razor burn! You have to try it at least once in your life ", "Get this... http://www.shavesecret.com/\nThen shower, after your shower put four drops of shave secret on your hands and rub all over your beard then using electric razor to shave. Then use a double edge safety razor too lightly shave and knock down what the electric razor did not get. no razor burn no nicks just a nice shave.", "Don't push so hard on your razor. Moisturize after shaving. Shave after you shower, if possible. Rest your face every other day or at least on weekends. Shave with. Not against, the grain.", "You'll avoid both razor burn and ingrown hairs by using cheap disposable razors, like a bic, simply because they don't shave as close. Huge quality of life improvement for me, hope it works for you", "Lots of cold water (dry with towel by dabbing not wiping) then applying an ice cube to razor burn area.", "As opposed to not shaving against the grain, cause there will be small hairs left; shave against it (neck to chin) then finish towards it (chin to neck). Works for me. I've never experienced razor burns doing it that way. " ]

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[ "Prevent canker sores So, I eat a lot of salty food - guilty as charged. Sometimes though, it seems I even get canker sores even when I'm not eating salty food. Help?\n\nPretzels are a huge one for me, as I love those salty delicious treats, but really any tips on preventing them (outside of just stop eating certain foods) would be helpful!\n\nThanks!", "Prevent canker sores So, I eat a lot of salty food - guilty as charged. Sometimes though, it seems I even get canker sores even when I'm not eating salty food. Help?\n\nPretzels are a huge one for me, as I love those salty delicious treats, but really any tips on preventing them (outside of just stop eating certain foods) would be helpful!\n\nThanks!", "Prevent canker sores So, I eat a lot of salty food - guilty as charged. Sometimes though, it seems I even get canker sores even when I'm not eating salty food. Help?\n\nPretzels are a huge one for me, as I love those salty delicious treats, but really any tips on preventing them (outside of just stop eating certain foods) would be helpful!\n\nThanks!", "Prevent canker sores So, I eat a lot of salty food - guilty as charged. Sometimes though, it seems I even get canker sores even when I'm not eating salty food. Help?\n\nPretzels are a huge one for me, as I love those salty delicious treats, but really any tips on preventing them (outside of just stop eating certain foods) would be helpful!\n\nThanks!", "Prevent canker sores So, I eat a lot of salty food - guilty as charged. Sometimes though, it seems I even get canker sores even when I'm not eating salty food. Help?\n\nPretzels are a huge one for me, as I love those salty delicious treats, but really any tips on preventing them (outside of just stop eating certain foods) would be helpful!\n\nThanks!", "Prevent canker sores So, I eat a lot of salty food - guilty as charged. Sometimes though, it seems I even get canker sores even when I'm not eating salty food. Help?\n\nPretzels are a huge one for me, as I love those salty delicious treats, but really any tips on preventing them (outside of just stop eating certain foods) would be helpful!\n\nThanks!", "Prevent canker sores So, I eat a lot of salty food - guilty as charged. Sometimes though, it seems I even get canker sores even when I'm not eating salty food. Help?\n\nPretzels are a huge one for me, as I love those salty delicious treats, but really any tips on preventing them (outside of just stop eating certain foods) would be helpful!\n\nThanks!" ]

[ "Do you have braces or any other orthopaedic devices in or around your teeth that might irritate your gums?\n\nI personally used to have braces/temporary headgear among other things, and canker sores were a constant nuisance. Now that I have them removed, the sores are now almost non-existent.\n\nThis being said, generally anything you find OTC at many stores will be very good at treating them - my personal favorite was a decent sized bottle of Kanka.", "Two remedies consistently work for me and my son, eliminating the canker sores within a few hours:\n\n1. Homeopathic Borax pellets - 30C\nhttp://www.boironusa.com/products/borax/\n\nhttp://www.truestarhealth.com/Notes/2206002.html (Includes specific descriptions of types of canker sores and other respective remedies; we use Borax exclusively because it never fails.) \n\n2. Propolis tincture applied directly on the sore. This is our last resort remedy because it is absolutely disgusting and burns like hell, but heals the sore quickly. \n\nhttp://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propolis\n\nhttp://www.drweil.com/drw/u/QAA400335/What-Are-the-Benefits-of-Bee-Propolis.html\n\n", "I used to get these a lot and have found the following tips either help prevent them or reduce the lifespan\n\n- switch toothpastes regularly. you may be sensitive to a certain kind, but for some reason even just sticking with one type for long enough and I'll have an issue. I rotate between two throughout the week and try to experiment with new brands. sort for those without \"sodium lauryl sulfate\" as that may be a possible trigger.\n\n- mouth sore mouthwash is great. it's purpose is to stop them in their tracks and I've found the Colgate one (blue bottle) works well.\n\n- Alum (powder) on top of the sore seems to stop further progression. it'll sting a bit, and you may want to test for any specific allergies or reactions first, but I've found this to be effective with friends/family as well. ", "I take lysene. \n\nhttp://www.wholehealthmd.com/me2/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=Reference+Library&type=AWHN_Supplements&mod=Supplements&mid=&id=A6418B7E028749E3A0BEAC08191C5F44&tier=2\n\n", "Have you tried switching toothpaste? I switched to sensodyne and haven't gotten a canker sore since. That was about a year ago. I used to get them every couple months, especially when over stressed. ", "Do you bite your fingernails or put your fingers in your mouth for another reason? My dentist told me to quit biting my nails and that has worked. ", "No one is actually sure on what causes canker sores , so eat as much salt as you want to. Any over the counter canker sore medicine is a great preventative measure to help heal a developing cold sore. " ]

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[ "How to handle to prolonged awkwardness of walking toward someone in a hallway When you're walking down a decently sized hallway toward another person, it always feels awkward to avert your eyes, but feels even more awkward to make eye contact continuously. This is particularly pronounced, I find, when it's a coworker you've already done daily pleasantries and \"how are you\"s with that day.\n\n", "How to handle to prolonged awkwardness of walking toward someone in a hallway When you're walking down a decently sized hallway toward another person, it always feels awkward to avert your eyes, but feels even more awkward to make eye contact continuously. This is particularly pronounced, I find, when it's a coworker you've already done daily pleasantries and \"how are you\"s with that day.\n\n", "How to handle to prolonged awkwardness of walking toward someone in a hallway When you're walking down a decently sized hallway toward another person, it always feels awkward to avert your eyes, but feels even more awkward to make eye contact continuously. This is particularly pronounced, I find, when it's a coworker you've already done daily pleasantries and \"how are you\"s with that day.\n\n", "How to handle to prolonged awkwardness of walking toward someone in a hallway When you're walking down a decently sized hallway toward another person, it always feels awkward to avert your eyes, but feels even more awkward to make eye contact continuously. This is particularly pronounced, I find, when it's a coworker you've already done daily pleasantries and \"how are you\"s with that day.\n\n" ]

[ "Just walk relaxed with a friendly sly smile and watch their eyes from your peripheral vision (don't shift your eyes but just look to the the front) if they look into your eyes then also look into their eyes and broaden your already established smile just a little bit. \n\n Then they smile back. Don't do this if you don't like that person ofc. \n\nOr if you don't want to , just like in your last example, then just think about all the things you need to do and walk fast so it seems you're preoccupied, which you are always. ", "god that used to bother me a lot in highschool. I think I learned to kind of look past people, slash down, slash at them, then back around to through them. ", "Don't have a staring contest with them. It makes you seem creepy. Instead just keep walking until you get near them and then say hi. Better than saying hi followed by awkward silence.", "Always walk with your phone in hand. If the hall is long, take out your phone. Glance up right as you pass and nod." ]

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[ "I screwed up and I don't know what to do. Hi!\nSo, last year in 8th grade I took Spanish 1 and algebra 1. And I finished 8th grade with ok grades in those classes, but, I never really understood those classes very well. So, I decided I was going to go over both of the classes textbooks this summer. I told myself that I have to spend the summer by doing what I want to do and I did want to go over those textbooks, but I started and it did not turn out good because I did not go over them everyday and I became lazy and now I am very mad at myself. But, I really want to go over them and I have 26 days left of summer. What do you think I should do, try to go over them in time for the end of summer? I hope you guys can give me some advice and motivation, thank you!", "I screwed up and I don't know what to do. Hi!\nSo, last year in 8th grade I took Spanish 1 and algebra 1. And I finished 8th grade with ok grades in those classes, but, I never really understood those classes very well. So, I decided I was going to go over both of the classes textbooks this summer. I told myself that I have to spend the summer by doing what I want to do and I did want to go over those textbooks, but I started and it did not turn out good because I did not go over them everyday and I became lazy and now I am very mad at myself. But, I really want to go over them and I have 26 days left of summer. What do you think I should do, try to go over them in time for the end of summer? I hope you guys can give me some advice and motivation, thank you!", "I screwed up and I don't know what to do. Hi!\nSo, last year in 8th grade I took Spanish 1 and algebra 1. And I finished 8th grade with ok grades in those classes, but, I never really understood those classes very well. So, I decided I was going to go over both of the classes textbooks this summer. I told myself that I have to spend the summer by doing what I want to do and I did want to go over those textbooks, but I started and it did not turn out good because I did not go over them everyday and I became lazy and now I am very mad at myself. But, I really want to go over them and I have 26 days left of summer. What do you think I should do, try to go over them in time for the end of summer? I hope you guys can give me some advice and motivation, thank you!", "I screwed up and I don't know what to do. Hi!\nSo, last year in 8th grade I took Spanish 1 and algebra 1. And I finished 8th grade with ok grades in those classes, but, I never really understood those classes very well. So, I decided I was going to go over both of the classes textbooks this summer. I told myself that I have to spend the summer by doing what I want to do and I did want to go over those textbooks, but I started and it did not turn out good because I did not go over them everyday and I became lazy and now I am very mad at myself. But, I really want to go over them and I have 26 days left of summer. What do you think I should do, try to go over them in time for the end of summer? I hope you guys can give me some advice and motivation, thank you!" ]

[ "A) Don't stress out over things at your age. \n\nB) Read the books if you like, or find ways to brush up that are more suited to how you learn - such as a language website, so on.\n\nC) We all put things off during the summer. We are human. Chill out. :)", "Here's a real LPT, hide and delete your youtube or at least stop uploading videos titled \"Trolling Funny!!!!\"\n\n", "Get a tutor. A good one will be able to adapt their way of teaching to your style of learning and this may be better than just trying to learn by reading a textbook (unless that's your style of learning of course).\n\nAs for staying motivated... different things for different people. You just need to find what works for you. Try a timetable with timescales and goals. Or ask your parents for some support around a structure for you, or even just to push you. You can do tech-free periods in the day, or allow yourself a distraction whenever you hit a target (e.g. 5 mins of reddit everytine you finish a chapter). You could also try quantifying your progress and compete with yourself to beat your record.", "Just so you know a LIFE PRO TIP Request and advice are separate things. But yea as all the other comments indicate you are stressing too much over nothing. If you stick with the subjects you will learn all those books had to offer, don't be afraid to ask questions if you are unsure. But yea whether you do or dont is pretty inconsequential. Maybe rather than reread the whole books, identify the bits you feel uncertain on and just revise those." ]

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[ "Best ways to stay awake (or just not feel tired) when you get sleepy during the day? I work from home, and I don't sleep well for the most part (I have insomnia and completely rely on sleep aids, and they tend not to give you a good night's rest, which results in fatigue a few hours after waking up), so at some point during the day, I usually get a little tired and have the urge to just crawl into bed and finish my work later (which I could do, but staying awake and doing it right then would be better).\n\nAny advice? Even when I go sit at the kitchen table to get away from my bed, and hopefully the urge to lay down, I still feel the urge to put my head down and just fall asleep. It's very inconvenient.\n\nBy the way, I have talked to my physician about this. She recommended that I attempt to provide my body with a consistent circadian rhythm, which I'm working on. But for now, I figured I'd look for a short-term solution while I do so.\n\nThanks.", "Best ways to stay awake (or just not feel tired) when you get sleepy during the day? I work from home, and I don't sleep well for the most part (I have insomnia and completely rely on sleep aids, and they tend not to give you a good night's rest, which results in fatigue a few hours after waking up), so at some point during the day, I usually get a little tired and have the urge to just crawl into bed and finish my work later (which I could do, but staying awake and doing it right then would be better).\n\nAny advice? Even when I go sit at the kitchen table to get away from my bed, and hopefully the urge to lay down, I still feel the urge to put my head down and just fall asleep. It's very inconvenient.\n\nBy the way, I have talked to my physician about this. She recommended that I attempt to provide my body with a consistent circadian rhythm, which I'm working on. But for now, I figured I'd look for a short-term solution while I do so.\n\nThanks.", "Best ways to stay awake (or just not feel tired) when you get sleepy during the day? I work from home, and I don't sleep well for the most part (I have insomnia and completely rely on sleep aids, and they tend not to give you a good night's rest, which results in fatigue a few hours after waking up), so at some point during the day, I usually get a little tired and have the urge to just crawl into bed and finish my work later (which I could do, but staying awake and doing it right then would be better).\n\nAny advice? Even when I go sit at the kitchen table to get away from my bed, and hopefully the urge to lay down, I still feel the urge to put my head down and just fall asleep. It's very inconvenient.\n\nBy the way, I have talked to my physician about this. She recommended that I attempt to provide my body with a consistent circadian rhythm, which I'm working on. But for now, I figured I'd look for a short-term solution while I do so.\n\nThanks.", "Best ways to stay awake (or just not feel tired) when you get sleepy during the day? I work from home, and I don't sleep well for the most part (I have insomnia and completely rely on sleep aids, and they tend not to give you a good night's rest, which results in fatigue a few hours after waking up), so at some point during the day, I usually get a little tired and have the urge to just crawl into bed and finish my work later (which I could do, but staying awake and doing it right then would be better).\n\nAny advice? Even when I go sit at the kitchen table to get away from my bed, and hopefully the urge to lay down, I still feel the urge to put my head down and just fall asleep. It's very inconvenient.\n\nBy the way, I have talked to my physician about this. She recommended that I attempt to provide my body with a consistent circadian rhythm, which I'm working on. But for now, I figured I'd look for a short-term solution while I do so.\n\nThanks.", "Best ways to stay awake (or just not feel tired) when you get sleepy during the day? I work from home, and I don't sleep well for the most part (I have insomnia and completely rely on sleep aids, and they tend not to give you a good night's rest, which results in fatigue a few hours after waking up), so at some point during the day, I usually get a little tired and have the urge to just crawl into bed and finish my work later (which I could do, but staying awake and doing it right then would be better).\n\nAny advice? Even when I go sit at the kitchen table to get away from my bed, and hopefully the urge to lay down, I still feel the urge to put my head down and just fall asleep. It's very inconvenient.\n\nBy the way, I have talked to my physician about this. She recommended that I attempt to provide my body with a consistent circadian rhythm, which I'm working on. But for now, I figured I'd look for a short-term solution while I do so.\n\nThanks.", "Best ways to stay awake (or just not feel tired) when you get sleepy during the day? I work from home, and I don't sleep well for the most part (I have insomnia and completely rely on sleep aids, and they tend not to give you a good night's rest, which results in fatigue a few hours after waking up), so at some point during the day, I usually get a little tired and have the urge to just crawl into bed and finish my work later (which I could do, but staying awake and doing it right then would be better).\n\nAny advice? Even when I go sit at the kitchen table to get away from my bed, and hopefully the urge to lay down, I still feel the urge to put my head down and just fall asleep. It's very inconvenient.\n\nBy the way, I have talked to my physician about this. She recommended that I attempt to provide my body with a consistent circadian rhythm, which I'm working on. But for now, I figured I'd look for a short-term solution while I do so.\n\nThanks.", "Best ways to stay awake (or just not feel tired) when you get sleepy during the day? I work from home, and I don't sleep well for the most part (I have insomnia and completely rely on sleep aids, and they tend not to give you a good night's rest, which results in fatigue a few hours after waking up), so at some point during the day, I usually get a little tired and have the urge to just crawl into bed and finish my work later (which I could do, but staying awake and doing it right then would be better).\n\nAny advice? Even when I go sit at the kitchen table to get away from my bed, and hopefully the urge to lay down, I still feel the urge to put my head down and just fall asleep. It's very inconvenient.\n\nBy the way, I have talked to my physician about this. She recommended that I attempt to provide my body with a consistent circadian rhythm, which I'm working on. But for now, I figured I'd look for a short-term solution while I do so.\n\nThanks.", "Best ways to stay awake (or just not feel tired) when you get sleepy during the day? I work from home, and I don't sleep well for the most part (I have insomnia and completely rely on sleep aids, and they tend not to give you a good night's rest, which results in fatigue a few hours after waking up), so at some point during the day, I usually get a little tired and have the urge to just crawl into bed and finish my work later (which I could do, but staying awake and doing it right then would be better).\n\nAny advice? Even when I go sit at the kitchen table to get away from my bed, and hopefully the urge to lay down, I still feel the urge to put my head down and just fall asleep. It's very inconvenient.\n\nBy the way, I have talked to my physician about this. She recommended that I attempt to provide my body with a consistent circadian rhythm, which I'm working on. But for now, I figured I'd look for a short-term solution while I do so.\n\nThanks.", "Best ways to stay awake (or just not feel tired) when you get sleepy during the day? I work from home, and I don't sleep well for the most part (I have insomnia and completely rely on sleep aids, and they tend not to give you a good night's rest, which results in fatigue a few hours after waking up), so at some point during the day, I usually get a little tired and have the urge to just crawl into bed and finish my work later (which I could do, but staying awake and doing it right then would be better).\n\nAny advice? Even when I go sit at the kitchen table to get away from my bed, and hopefully the urge to lay down, I still feel the urge to put my head down and just fall asleep. It's very inconvenient.\n\nBy the way, I have talked to my physician about this. She recommended that I attempt to provide my body with a consistent circadian rhythm, which I'm working on. But for now, I figured I'd look for a short-term solution while I do so.\n\nThanks.", "Best ways to stay awake (or just not feel tired) when you get sleepy during the day? I work from home, and I don't sleep well for the most part (I have insomnia and completely rely on sleep aids, and they tend not to give you a good night's rest, which results in fatigue a few hours after waking up), so at some point during the day, I usually get a little tired and have the urge to just crawl into bed and finish my work later (which I could do, but staying awake and doing it right then would be better).\n\nAny advice? Even when I go sit at the kitchen table to get away from my bed, and hopefully the urge to lay down, I still feel the urge to put my head down and just fall asleep. It's very inconvenient.\n\nBy the way, I have talked to my physician about this. She recommended that I attempt to provide my body with a consistent circadian rhythm, which I'm working on. But for now, I figured I'd look for a short-term solution while I do so.\n\nThanks.", "Best ways to stay awake (or just not feel tired) when you get sleepy during the day? I work from home, and I don't sleep well for the most part (I have insomnia and completely rely on sleep aids, and they tend not to give you a good night's rest, which results in fatigue a few hours after waking up), so at some point during the day, I usually get a little tired and have the urge to just crawl into bed and finish my work later (which I could do, but staying awake and doing it right then would be better).\n\nAny advice? Even when I go sit at the kitchen table to get away from my bed, and hopefully the urge to lay down, I still feel the urge to put my head down and just fall asleep. It's very inconvenient.\n\nBy the way, I have talked to my physician about this. She recommended that I attempt to provide my body with a consistent circadian rhythm, which I'm working on. But for now, I figured I'd look for a short-term solution while I do so.\n\nThanks.", "Best ways to stay awake (or just not feel tired) when you get sleepy during the day? I work from home, and I don't sleep well for the most part (I have insomnia and completely rely on sleep aids, and they tend not to give you a good night's rest, which results in fatigue a few hours after waking up), so at some point during the day, I usually get a little tired and have the urge to just crawl into bed and finish my work later (which I could do, but staying awake and doing it right then would be better).\n\nAny advice? Even when I go sit at the kitchen table to get away from my bed, and hopefully the urge to lay down, I still feel the urge to put my head down and just fall asleep. It's very inconvenient.\n\nBy the way, I have talked to my physician about this. She recommended that I attempt to provide my body with a consistent circadian rhythm, which I'm working on. But for now, I figured I'd look for a short-term solution while I do so.\n\nThanks.", "Best ways to stay awake (or just not feel tired) when you get sleepy during the day? I work from home, and I don't sleep well for the most part (I have insomnia and completely rely on sleep aids, and they tend not to give you a good night's rest, which results in fatigue a few hours after waking up), so at some point during the day, I usually get a little tired and have the urge to just crawl into bed and finish my work later (which I could do, but staying awake and doing it right then would be better).\n\nAny advice? Even when I go sit at the kitchen table to get away from my bed, and hopefully the urge to lay down, I still feel the urge to put my head down and just fall asleep. It's very inconvenient.\n\nBy the way, I have talked to my physician about this. She recommended that I attempt to provide my body with a consistent circadian rhythm, which I'm working on. But for now, I figured I'd look for a short-term solution while I do so.\n\nThanks.", "Best ways to stay awake (or just not feel tired) when you get sleepy during the day? I work from home, and I don't sleep well for the most part (I have insomnia and completely rely on sleep aids, and they tend not to give you a good night's rest, which results in fatigue a few hours after waking up), so at some point during the day, I usually get a little tired and have the urge to just crawl into bed and finish my work later (which I could do, but staying awake and doing it right then would be better).\n\nAny advice? Even when I go sit at the kitchen table to get away from my bed, and hopefully the urge to lay down, I still feel the urge to put my head down and just fall asleep. It's very inconvenient.\n\nBy the way, I have talked to my physician about this. She recommended that I attempt to provide my body with a consistent circadian rhythm, which I'm working on. But for now, I figured I'd look for a short-term solution while I do so.\n\nThanks.", "Best ways to stay awake (or just not feel tired) when you get sleepy during the day? I work from home, and I don't sleep well for the most part (I have insomnia and completely rely on sleep aids, and they tend not to give you a good night's rest, which results in fatigue a few hours after waking up), so at some point during the day, I usually get a little tired and have the urge to just crawl into bed and finish my work later (which I could do, but staying awake and doing it right then would be better).\n\nAny advice? Even when I go sit at the kitchen table to get away from my bed, and hopefully the urge to lay down, I still feel the urge to put my head down and just fall asleep. It's very inconvenient.\n\nBy the way, I have talked to my physician about this. She recommended that I attempt to provide my body with a consistent circadian rhythm, which I'm working on. But for now, I figured I'd look for a short-term solution while I do so.\n\nThanks." ]

[ "Set a timer and do 30 jumping jacks every hour followed by a glass of cold water. Force yourself to smile while you are doing this. It works!", "For a quick jolt, I like to have my head upside down for a minute. If you know how to do a headstand or handstand that works or you can just lie on your stomach on the bed with your torso off the bed and your head toward the floor. I find the rush of blood to my head to be rejuvenating and energizing. ", "Move your desk to right beside a window. The natural sunlight will help. Also, make sure you're bedroom is only for sleeping/changing. No work, no TV, no internet in that room. Train your mind that the bedroom is for relaxing and sleep.\n\nGet up once an hour and take a 5 minute walk somewhere. Whether it is to check the mail or to the end of the block and back, just get moving. The blood flow will help keep you going.\n\nEat a handful fresh or dried fruit and nuts during your walk. The natural sugars will pick you up and they don't crash as much as a sugary drink or snack bar does. \n\nDrink lots of water. This will help you feel refreshed, and the constant need to go pee makes you get up every hour and take a 5 minute break. \n\nLonger-term - there are good apps that are cheap that can help with waking you up naturally. I have friends who swear by them, so it couldn't hurt for a few bucks. ", "Have you tried getting more exercise and sunlight? Willing to bet you've heard this from a doctor before, but it's amazing how much it can improve sleep patterns. Only way to not feel tired really is to get more sleep", "If your on the computer before you go to bed getting something like flux(https://justgetflux.com/) to remove the blue light from the monitor(before you go to bed) will help you get a more consistent circadian rhythm.", "water... lots of water. \n\nWhenever I'm doing some all night game sessions I make sure to drink a lot of water that day (a gallon by the end of the night). It just makes me feel better and energized into the night. ", "take a power nap. if your out and about and you suddenly feel tired, just lay your head down and close your eyes for a bit, or leave them open (doesn't make diff for me) DON'T fall asleep, just rest for a bit. It usually works for me", "Part of my at-home job involves sitting for long periods of time. If I'm feeling a little lethargic, standing up and stretching my whole body (like a kitty cat) is quite refreshing. That and drinking lots of water throughout the day", "I’ve been taking about 10 supplements for months but what helps me stay awake is adding a spoonful of already brewed coffee grounds in a yogurt. I do this twice in the morning and now I stay awake all day.", "I find that a change in scenery helps me differentiate the sections of my day which results in better work and sleep. working in the same place you live can become monotonous, so maybe try working from the porch, or at a local coffeeshop. hope this helps. ", "I am working on a similar issue. One thing that I have found that helps is to get away from Reddit and instead listen to audio books at night to avoid the screen light shining in my eyes, telling my brain it is morning and time to wake up. \n\nI, for a number of years, had a job where I came home for lunch and then had a nap before going back to work. Worked well but no longer possible due to a change in careers. \n\nThe third thing I have done is attend a regular men's group to give me a place to process the feelings that I was stressing over that were keeping me awake. If you google \"men's support group\" in your area, see if there is anything about. If not, and you are interested, pm me your email address and I will send you some basic instructions on how to form your own. There is no cost and I won't spam you with anything else. \n\n", "Get out and get some sunlight early in the morning, get some walks or other exercise, and cut back on the carbohydrates.\n\nIt might help to book a long early day out of the house; set up one day where you're forced to go to an appointment at 8 a.m. or whatever and then stay busy the rest of the day outside the house. Might get your internal clock reset. \n", "Don't eat large meals eat several meals a day, or if you do eat a large meal just realize its your extra blood needed to digest the food, and you need to push through the tiredness.\n\nAlso to quote something I read before \"The best way to sleep is to try to stay awake.\"", "B-complex vitamins and exercise. Don't need anything hardcore. 2-3 sets of 10 pushups, some situps, or someone said jumping jacks. Hell, do all three.\n\nTaking vitamins instead of coffee alleviates the caffiene crash, the exercise during the day should help you sleep at night.\n\nAlso, at night, don't eat pasta, rice or any other carb-heavy foods. Actually, cut carbs out almost completely anyway. Don't snack or drink alcohol after 9pm, etc.", "This might appear to be a wild shot, but it could be wheat / gluten related. I had to give up wheat / grains due to sinus issues and since then I have had some of the most solid, satisfying sleep since I was a little kid. I mean going to be bed at 10pm and solid sleep until 8am the next day (or longer should I choose). It does not matter that I am in front of a bright screen right before bed, I still sleep like a log. I also work from home like you. \n\nWhen I eat wheat, my sleep is awful. I find it hard to drop off to sleep and then when I do I find myself waking in the middle of the night, with a ball of uncomfortable energy in my solar plexus. In the morning I feel more tired then when I went to bed the night before. During the day around 2-4pm I needed to crash bad into my bed for 40 minutes as I felt saturated with tiredness. Same would then hit me again about 6-7pm. I also had 'brain fog' throughout the day, which is gone now. I have dropped 30lbs in weight as well. \n\nAs I say, it might be a long shot, but maybe give it a try for 3 weeks. Cut out bread, pastries, pasta (anything made with wheat / gluten) and see how you feel / sleep. See Paleo diet / wheat belly for recipe ideas. \n\nHave a google around, there is some interesting stuff comes up for 'wheat insomnia' or 'food insomnia'." ]

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[ "Raising money for college I'm going back to college for my second degree. Financial aid helps, but I'm going to need scholarships, loans, and other sources of income to make it through. What are your college money raising tips? ", "Raising money for college I'm going back to college for my second degree. Financial aid helps, but I'm going to need scholarships, loans, and other sources of income to make it through. What are your college money raising tips? ", "Raising money for college I'm going back to college for my second degree. Financial aid helps, but I'm going to need scholarships, loans, and other sources of income to make it through. What are your college money raising tips? " ]

[ "Apply apply apply. Apply to as many scholarships as possible. And at times, even some you don't qualify for. One kid from my high school won a scholarship for black females. He was a white male, but nobody else applied so he won it by default.\n\n\"You miss 100% of the scholarships you don't apply for. \" Overused idea, but still rings true. \n\nAlso, local scholarships (and ones offered through your university/college) are a million times easier to win because of the limited applicants. \n\nThat's all the advice I have, but good luck to you! \n", "Whoo! Good for you for getting that second degree! Hmm some thoughts...\n\n1. Scholarships: Obviously apply to as many as you can. BUT the best is to identify where you have an edge. Find scholarships that are looking for special populations that you fit in, because you are not competing with the entire population, just a segment. Are you in a technical degree? In an art field? Male? Female? Hispanic? Asian? From a specific geographic location? Age demographic? There are scholarships for everything under the sun. To drive home the point, here is a freaking basket weaving scholarship: http://unionpoint.net/mbg/scholarships.html\n\nHere is an actually useful site: http://www.fastweb.com \n\n2. Jobs: Get a job that makes money, BUT ALSO teaches you a skill set that will make you even MORE money in the future. Good opportunities are those that are investments for the future. This will make you more marketable and also a better candidate for jobs that pay even more. \n\n3. Independent sources of income: Try to find things that are good investments for your time. Things in which you put in a little bit of effort and have a continuous output with little maintenance. Examples are affiliate marketing- if you have a site online you can just refer people, and every time they buy a product, you get paid a commission. This is low effort and can bring in a steady stream of revenue if you do it right. https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/gp/associates/join/landing/main.html/188-7304705-7908154\n\n4. Leverage the first degree: can you do some kind of consultancy with the experience you have gained? I don't know what kind of degree it is, but a degree is a degree and so it would be worth looking into how you can capitalize on it. You can have a website on the topic which drives affiliate marketing and ad revenue. You can consult on the topic if you find other people need advice. \n\n5. Special skill sets: Do you speak any other languages? Can you tutor kids in a specific subject? Can you code? Can you teach a sport? Those are all things you can easily monetize and if you already do them then its great, because you can do it on your own time, instead of someone else's schedule. ", "A friend of mine actually got several scholarships by just writing letters to rich people and local businesses/charities. I thought that seemed weird and unprofessional, but it worked and most of them ended up giving her a scholarship.\nOf course, I imagine that if this becomes a more common tactic, it would stop working. " ]

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[ "How to be a better morning person. More specifically, how to get ready to interact with people. I generally wake up in a good mood, but I never feel like talking to anyone until an hour or two after I get into the office.", "How to be a better morning person. More specifically, how to get ready to interact with people. I generally wake up in a good mood, but I never feel like talking to anyone until an hour or two after I get into the office.", "How to be a better morning person. More specifically, how to get ready to interact with people. I generally wake up in a good mood, but I never feel like talking to anyone until an hour or two after I get into the office.", "How to be a better morning person. More specifically, how to get ready to interact with people. I generally wake up in a good mood, but I never feel like talking to anyone until an hour or two after I get into the office.", "How to be a better morning person. More specifically, how to get ready to interact with people. I generally wake up in a good mood, but I never feel like talking to anyone until an hour or two after I get into the office.", "How to be a better morning person. More specifically, how to get ready to interact with people. I generally wake up in a good mood, but I never feel like talking to anyone until an hour or two after I get into the office.", "How to be a better morning person. More specifically, how to get ready to interact with people. I generally wake up in a good mood, but I never feel like talking to anyone until an hour or two after I get into the office.", "How to be a better morning person. More specifically, how to get ready to interact with people. I generally wake up in a good mood, but I never feel like talking to anyone until an hour or two after I get into the office.", "How to be a better morning person. More specifically, how to get ready to interact with people. I generally wake up in a good mood, but I never feel like talking to anyone until an hour or two after I get into the office.", "How to be a better morning person. More specifically, how to get ready to interact with people. I generally wake up in a good mood, but I never feel like talking to anyone until an hour or two after I get into the office.", "How to be a better morning person. More specifically, how to get ready to interact with people. I generally wake up in a good mood, but I never feel like talking to anyone until an hour or two after I get into the office." ]

[ "Get enough sleep. Take a cold shower. Eat a healthy breakfast and use the moment to celebrate that particular morning. \n\nIf you listen to music, sing or dance along if you can. Otherwise listen to standup comedy or leave the player off and listen to your surroundings.\n\nDon't let your mind be too idle and hypothetical. Think about what makes you feel good: something from your recent past or near future, a fun event or a goal you're close to achieving.\n\nDon't let newspapers, radio etc. distract you. A lot of news can get you thinking about stuff you don't really care that much about. Focus on your own life.\n\nAlso, don't be shy to have the first conversation of the day. In fact, eagerly await it so you are more likely to be present when it happens.\n\n**tl;dr:** Don't let your mind wander too far. Live in the moment.", "Wake up earlier and have some me-time. Coffee takes some time to work, and I find I need about an hour or more after drinking my morning cup and then I have the most alert part of my day.\n\nMy biggest issue is crashing and then drinking more coffee, then crashing harder, ad nauseum. ", "I just find looking forward to a great breakfast is all the motivation I need. Be sure not to overeat late at night, that way you are hungry in the morning and want to wake up to eat.", "Maintain a constant sleep schedule. Say from 10am-6pm, you need your hours and drink plenty of water! Wake up alittle bit earlier to get everything you need done, and I usually prepare my clothes and everything the night before just to get it out of the way", "Get up at the same time every day, on or off. Then you adapt to that time and it doesn't bother you. ", "You might have heard a million times how great it is to wake up early every morning. But even after several attempts to become a better morning person, the obstacles seem impossible to tackle. Becoming a morning person might be because there aren’t any obstacles in the first place.\n\n The things that we see as obstacles are the habits that we cannot give up. Here are some practical ways that may prove to be helpful in your journey to become a better morning person.\n\nMaintain A Nighttime Routine\r \nHaving some activities planned before going to bed and repeating them daily until it becomes a habit is a great way to start your sleep. It can help you get rid of all the stress and fatigue of the day, and you’ll have a pleasant sleep. \n\nManage Your Screen Time\r \nThe amount of time you spend on your phone or laptop, or television plays a significant role in defining the sleep quality you get. \n\nInclude Exercise In Your Routine\r \nWhen you incorporate physical activities into your morning routine, you allow yourself to stay energetic throughout the day.\n\nIf you'd like to understand more, please refer to the following article.\n\n[https://www.livelifeapp.com/how-to-become-a-better-morning-person/](https://www.livelifeapp.com/how-to-become-a-better-morning-person/)", "Sleep early so you can go for a run. Say good morning to everyone in the park and smile. It makes you feel more positive and the running gives you that jolt of energy. Also I find drinking water works better than caffeine and it's healthier so it's a win-win. ", "I have the same problem, so I get up super early and get coffee and breakfast before I try to do anything interesting or complex. I usually get up before 5 to get to work by 8, and I start getting ready for work at 0645 to leave the house by 0715. I sleep about 7 hours and I'm pretty happy with my routine.", "Get a real alarm clock, don't turn your phone on until you're already up and doing things. \n\nI have a super chill morning routine, coffee and a healthy breakfast, shower, short work out, an episode of a TV show I'm watching, and then do various jobs round the house until it's time to go to work :) \n\nRoutine is key, I used to despise mornings :(", "Figure out how many hours of sleep you need, then adapt to your new sleep schedule and make sure to go to sleep at the same time every night. You will feel refreshed every morning. Be sure to also eat breakfast, and drink some water. :)", "Get up, smoke some weed, shower, smoke a cig and a cup of coffee. Theres no way you arent gonna feel like a champ by the time you clock in" ]

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[ "How to stay awake after work or school, so you can finish your work. I have a really bad habit of falling asleep right after school and never d my homework. Any help?", "How to stay awake after work or school, so you can finish your work. I have a really bad habit of falling asleep right after school and never d my homework. Any help?", "How to stay awake after work or school, so you can finish your work. I have a really bad habit of falling asleep right after school and never d my homework. Any help?", "How to stay awake after work or school, so you can finish your work. I have a really bad habit of falling asleep right after school and never d my homework. Any help?" ]

[ "A body in motion stays in motion. I just don't stop... Then crash when everything's done. I have found that if i nap or sit on the couch for \"just one\" beer, i dont get anything done", "I would also like to add that taking naps would be detrimental so instead take small 20 minute power naps. \n\nDon't sit and relax even for 1 minute. Relaxing will make you crave it and won't be able to focus. ", "I would take walks on my 10 minute breaks around the building complex, and I stopped drinking coffee/energy drinks. Cutting out as much extra sugars helped me with my typical tired feeling that came in around 1-2pm", "If you can find a way to talk to someone that works. I find whenever I'm falling asleep in a cartrip or in class I wake right up when someone talks to me or otherwise makes me speak." ]

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[ "How to make money as college student with no car or transportation. So I in the past few months, I took up astrophotography. Which those of you who do it know, can be a very expensive. Due to my hectic daily schedule, getting a consistent job is almost impossible and even if it were, I don't have any form of transportation, so that also makes things difficult. I'm running out of money in general for normal things like grocery shopping and now the passion I have started to build for astrophotography is only bound to make things worse.", "How to make money as college student with no car or transportation. So I in the past few months, I took up astrophotography. Which those of you who do it know, can be a very expensive. Due to my hectic daily schedule, getting a consistent job is almost impossible and even if it were, I don't have any form of transportation, so that also makes things difficult. I'm running out of money in general for normal things like grocery shopping and now the passion I have started to build for astrophotography is only bound to make things worse.", "How to make money as college student with no car or transportation. So I in the past few months, I took up astrophotography. Which those of you who do it know, can be a very expensive. Due to my hectic daily schedule, getting a consistent job is almost impossible and even if it were, I don't have any form of transportation, so that also makes things difficult. I'm running out of money in general for normal things like grocery shopping and now the passion I have started to build for astrophotography is only bound to make things worse." ]

[ "You can resell your stuff online. The post office will send you free packaging and pick up your items.", "See about getting a job on campus? Not sure what your definition of hectic is, but if it’s the same chaos on a certain day of the week work around that and get a job on campus. Dining halls are almost always hiring. If your school has a gym, see if you there’s an open position to be the attendant bc I know at my college, people were also able to do homework and such while scanning people in.", "Look into becoming a tutor on campus? I know some colleges have versions of 'Tutoring/Study Centers' where they hire tutors!" ]

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[ "How to stop sweating quickly I hope this is still in the boundaries of the hygiene rule.\n\nI've always had a problem with sweating, because it seems like I sweat about twice as much, twice as long and start to sweat twice as quickly as other people. Which is really annoying when PE lessons or similar end at 17:00 and I'm the last one in the changing room long after everyone left.", "How to stop sweating quickly I hope this is still in the boundaries of the hygiene rule.\n\nI've always had a problem with sweating, because it seems like I sweat about twice as much, twice as long and start to sweat twice as quickly as other people. Which is really annoying when PE lessons or similar end at 17:00 and I'm the last one in the changing room long after everyone left.", "How to stop sweating quickly I hope this is still in the boundaries of the hygiene rule.\n\nI've always had a problem with sweating, because it seems like I sweat about twice as much, twice as long and start to sweat twice as quickly as other people. Which is really annoying when PE lessons or similar end at 17:00 and I'm the last one in the changing room long after everyone left.", "How to stop sweating quickly I hope this is still in the boundaries of the hygiene rule.\n\nI've always had a problem with sweating, because it seems like I sweat about twice as much, twice as long and start to sweat twice as quickly as other people. Which is really annoying when PE lessons or similar end at 17:00 and I'm the last one in the changing room long after everyone left.", "How to stop sweating quickly I hope this is still in the boundaries of the hygiene rule.\n\nI've always had a problem with sweating, because it seems like I sweat about twice as much, twice as long and start to sweat twice as quickly as other people. Which is really annoying when PE lessons or similar end at 17:00 and I'm the last one in the changing room long after everyone left.", "How to stop sweating quickly I hope this is still in the boundaries of the hygiene rule.\n\nI've always had a problem with sweating, because it seems like I sweat about twice as much, twice as long and start to sweat twice as quickly as other people. Which is really annoying when PE lessons or similar end at 17:00 and I'm the last one in the changing room long after everyone left.", "How to stop sweating quickly I hope this is still in the boundaries of the hygiene rule.\n\nI've always had a problem with sweating, because it seems like I sweat about twice as much, twice as long and start to sweat twice as quickly as other people. Which is really annoying when PE lessons or similar end at 17:00 and I'm the last one in the changing room long after everyone left." ]

[ "Might not help DURING the exertion, but for day-to-day freshness, pat your body with baby powder after you shower. In your pits, crotch, belly if you're fat. Everywhere. I'm like motherfucking Ashy Larry when I get out of the shower. Cuts down on the sweating significantly and I feel fresh as fuck.\n\nDownside is I just saw a headline last week about baby powder possibly being carcinogenic. ", "I run cold water over the underside of my wrists where the veins are. Hold your wrists under the water for a little bit and you will begin to feel a cooling sensation throughout your body.", "I live it up. I'm the stinkiest bastard around and that's the way it is. \n\nI was just like you until I realized I could try fruitlessly to remedy it like you are, or I can just accept who I am. The man who outstanks deodorant with gusto.", "Sounds like you have hyperhidrosis. I also have it and it's just become a part of my life. Here are some tips.\n\n1. Always have an extra set of clean dry clothes, deodorant, and a towel with you in your car. At the very least, always have a towel.\n\n2. Shower once in the morning and once in the evening. Important: Use cold water! It lowers your body temp big time.\n\n3. Don't consume hot foods, soups, or drinks. Especially soups and drinks. They hear you up from the inside.\n\n4. Always be drinking ice water. Soda or other sugary drinks won't help even if they're cold.\n\n5. Keep physical activity other than workouts to a minimum. If you must, do it in small bursts, cool down for a few minutes, then repeat", "Might not be the best tip, but I have found that smoking a joint helps immensely. Obviously this isn't for everyone, but a candy after your workout might help.", "Losing weight, doing cardio and keeping a even temperature seems to help. I use roll on, perfume and deoderant sparingly (to smell good and not to cover up), prefer to shower often enough not to smell like sweat.\n\nWearing a sweater when its room temperature is a habit at work to make myself used to heat and any pit stains that actually appear when its warmer than usual dont show. \nGoing from hot to cold wearing t shirts all day made it a larger problem for me.\n\nI averaged everything out to make it easier to control and depending on where you live this might be moronic so test what works for you.\n(Sweden only has moderate summers so handle the heat for a few weeks and you will be set for the summer.)\n\nExperiment and try what works for you, if the odor is the problem try shaving body hair since it makes smell much harder to get rid off. ", "It gets worse as you get older and gain weight. If you sweat more than others you most likely have hyperhidrosis. I would see a doctor if you want an official diagnosis" ]

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[ "How to stop your duvet from crumpling up inside its cover. Pretty self-explanatory, but every single time I put a cover on my duvet it ends up all smooshed to one side. I suppose I could jam some safety pins in there or something, but they might stab me in the night. Any suggestions?", "How to stop your duvet from crumpling up inside its cover. Pretty self-explanatory, but every single time I put a cover on my duvet it ends up all smooshed to one side. I suppose I could jam some safety pins in there or something, but they might stab me in the night. Any suggestions?", "How to stop your duvet from crumpling up inside its cover. Pretty self-explanatory, but every single time I put a cover on my duvet it ends up all smooshed to one side. I suppose I could jam some safety pins in there or something, but they might stab me in the night. Any suggestions?", "How to stop your duvet from crumpling up inside its cover. Pretty self-explanatory, but every single time I put a cover on my duvet it ends up all smooshed to one side. I suppose I could jam some safety pins in there or something, but they might stab me in the night. Any suggestions?" ]

[ "I put a hair tie (rubber bands work too, but i dont like the feel of them as much) around eack of the corners. It looks a little silly, but it keeps everything in place and it's easy to remove come laundry time.", "I just make sure to line up the coners properly when I stuff it.\n\nThen, whenever I make the bed (EVERY morning, it seems), I grip the edge, making sure I have everything lined up, and lift and shake it, letting it float gently back on the bed, nice and straight. Ahhhh...\n\nOr you could tack it --big, loose basting stitches. Or diaper pins. ", "Check first on the inside to see if they have ties. I just discovered this with my current duvet cover and I just tie all four corners and no more sliding around. Don't know if this Is a new thing or if I just never noticed before. ", "A sturdy needle and some embroidery floss in a color that works with your cover. Make a almost loose X in each corner, catching each layer. Double or triple it up, but don't pull it too tight. You don't want to bunch it up. Mine's usually like 1/2\" long. \n\nI like embroidery floss because you can use all 6 strands at once and make a pretty durable stitch. It's also easy to remove for cleaning or changing. " ]

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[ "How do I get my sleeping pattern to where I’m awake during the day and sleeping at night Currently I’m waking up at 4pm and going to sleep at 8am \n\nI need to have this fixed is there any good way to get my pattern back to normal like a 10pm to 7am (which is what I’m aiming for)\n\nI’m attending something important in a few days and I need to be awake during the day for it.", "How do I get my sleeping pattern to where I’m awake during the day and sleeping at night Currently I’m waking up at 4pm and going to sleep at 8am \n\nI need to have this fixed is there any good way to get my pattern back to normal like a 10pm to 7am (which is what I’m aiming for)\n\nI’m attending something important in a few days and I need to be awake during the day for it.", "How do I get my sleeping pattern to where I’m awake during the day and sleeping at night Currently I’m waking up at 4pm and going to sleep at 8am \n\nI need to have this fixed is there any good way to get my pattern back to normal like a 10pm to 7am (which is what I’m aiming for)\n\nI’m attending something important in a few days and I need to be awake during the day for it.", "How do I get my sleeping pattern to where I’m awake during the day and sleeping at night Currently I’m waking up at 4pm and going to sleep at 8am \n\nI need to have this fixed is there any good way to get my pattern back to normal like a 10pm to 7am (which is what I’m aiming for)\n\nI’m attending something important in a few days and I need to be awake during the day for it.", "How do I get my sleeping pattern to where I’m awake during the day and sleeping at night Currently I’m waking up at 4pm and going to sleep at 8am \n\nI need to have this fixed is there any good way to get my pattern back to normal like a 10pm to 7am (which is what I’m aiming for)\n\nI’m attending something important in a few days and I need to be awake during the day for it.", "How do I get my sleeping pattern to where I’m awake during the day and sleeping at night Currently I’m waking up at 4pm and going to sleep at 8am \n\nI need to have this fixed is there any good way to get my pattern back to normal like a 10pm to 7am (which is what I’m aiming for)\n\nI’m attending something important in a few days and I need to be awake during the day for it.", "How do I get my sleeping pattern to where I’m awake during the day and sleeping at night Currently I’m waking up at 4pm and going to sleep at 8am \n\nI need to have this fixed is there any good way to get my pattern back to normal like a 10pm to 7am (which is what I’m aiming for)\n\nI’m attending something important in a few days and I need to be awake during the day for it.", "How do I get my sleeping pattern to where I’m awake during the day and sleeping at night Currently I’m waking up at 4pm and going to sleep at 8am \n\nI need to have this fixed is there any good way to get my pattern back to normal like a 10pm to 7am (which is what I’m aiming for)\n\nI’m attending something important in a few days and I need to be awake during the day for it." ]

[ "I dont know how healthy it is but i used to run the clock. Keep yourself awake the whole day and go to sleep in the early pm.", "It's generally easier to stay awake when tired than sleep when you're not.\n\nAssuming you've got the needed days to transition gradually, try staying up past your normal bedtime and sleeping past your normal waking time. Think of it as, maybe a 26 hour cycle, going to bed 2 hours later and waking 2 hours later each day.\n\nLong term, going to bed at the same time each night and having a nightly routine before bed helps you get into a healthy sleep/wake cycle", "If relying on a fan/air-conditioning to keep cool during sleep, time it such that it turns off 15min before you wake up.\n\nHeat is how your body recognises that it needs to wake up. Let your body temp rise for a while.\n\nMelatonin pills to help sleep at night?", "Melatonin and Magnesium about an hour before bed. Some carbs may help too, to ride the sugar crash into sleep.", "Always good to set your alarm to go off when the sun is rising, and then get up and experience the sunrise. You need the changing light frequencies to cue your brain that it is time wake up. Do the same when going to bed at night. The changing light of the sunset will start helping to reset your brain's sleep schedule. Keep your bed comfortable, your room cool and dark while sleeping. Try to avoid sugar or caffeine after noon, and bright or artificial lights after the sun goes down. ( You can check out the Huberman Lab podcast or website for more complete info/protocols to help fix your sleep patterns )", "Try training yourself. Get up early at your desired time and then stay up. If you get sleepy, walk around and move. Don't nap. About one hour before your desired sleep time, switch to non-screen activities like reading or listening to music/pod casts. Do this for a couple of days and you should start to adjust to your new schedule.", "Listen to Huberman lab podcast.\n\nGet light early in the morning, drink coffee before 3pm, exercise early, cold shower in the morning. All of these activities help reinforce your circadian rhythm. Basically, when setting a sleep schedule, focus more on waking up at the right time than on going to sleep. Obviously both matter but our more emphasis on the consistent wake time", "Have a reset day. Stay up. Stay awake until around 8pm. Get to bed and make sure there are no ambient lights. Total darkness is key for these reset days. Sleep from 8 or 9 until 6 or 7am. That next night, you can go to bed around 9-10pm. Then keep your bedtime where you need it to be." ]

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[ "How to open a beer when you don't have a bottle opener I've been in situations where I either forgot my bottle opener or could not locate it at the party. What do I do for a quick fix when I find myself in a situation like this?", "How to open a beer when you don't have a bottle opener I've been in situations where I either forgot my bottle opener or could not locate it at the party. What do I do for a quick fix when I find myself in a situation like this?", "How to open a beer when you don't have a bottle opener I've been in situations where I either forgot my bottle opener or could not locate it at the party. What do I do for a quick fix when I find myself in a situation like this?", "How to open a beer when you don't have a bottle opener I've been in situations where I either forgot my bottle opener or could not locate it at the party. What do I do for a quick fix when I find myself in a situation like this?", "How to open a beer when you don't have a bottle opener I've been in situations where I either forgot my bottle opener or could not locate it at the party. What do I do for a quick fix when I find myself in a situation like this?", "How to open a beer when you don't have a bottle opener I've been in situations where I either forgot my bottle opener or could not locate it at the party. What do I do for a quick fix when I find myself in a situation like this?", "How to open a beer when you don't have a bottle opener I've been in situations where I either forgot my bottle opener or could not locate it at the party. What do I do for a quick fix when I find myself in a situation like this?", "How to open a beer when you don't have a bottle opener I've been in situations where I either forgot my bottle opener or could not locate it at the party. What do I do for a quick fix when I find myself in a situation like this?", "How to open a beer when you don't have a bottle opener I've been in situations where I either forgot my bottle opener or could not locate it at the party. What do I do for a quick fix when I find myself in a situation like this?" ]

[ "all you need is a hard corner, like the railing on a deck or counter top. rest the bottom of the cap on the edge of the surface, hold the bottle with one hand, and hit down on the cap with the other hand. the cap just flips off.\n\njust make sure the surface is harder than the bottle cap or you could leave a dent.", "You can use Anything! I often brag at a party that I can open a beer using a piece of A4 paper. Simply fold it over to about the size of a lighter, then use it in the same manner in the vid below, works ever better as the cap digs in to the paper slightly for better grip.", "I can use:\n\nA dollar\nLighter (bic and zippo)\nshoe\nhat\nwindow\nledge of any sort\ncd\nbaseball bat (not breaking it)\nanother beer bottle\nteeth\nkey\nphone\nbelt\nstray piece of paper (if its big enough)\nring (not one made specifically for it)\n....just about anything can be used to open a beer bottle if necessary...", "I'm only 16 and I don't like beer, so I use this on Jarrito's (Mexican soda, very tasty, unfortunately has bottle caps):\nTake a butter knife or key, and put it under one of the points on the side of the cap, and twist it to break the seal. Repeat this until you've gotten about half of the cap released, and then be a man, use your hand. It'll come off easily.", "lighter. anything absolutely anything but the bottle neck in your hand firmly grasp it wedge anything between bottle cap and your hand force the bottle cap off. you can even use a piece of paper fold it 7 times and use that same method^ oh you can also use the door frame that little latch on the wall that holds the doorknob closed works too its a bottle opener =]", "here is a few different ways explained\n\n(http://wickedhowtos.com/index.php/2010/02/05/how-to-open-a-beer-bottle-without-a-bottle-opener/)\n", "[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9L-T-g4zfU&feature=relmfu](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9L-T-g4zfU&feature=relmfu)\n\nTrust the Scottish to know how to open a bottle of beer.", "Grab the bottle round the neck take a spoon/fork handle and put it under the lip of the lid, and rest on your index finger, then lever. ", "- Bang on the edge of a counter.\n\n- Wedge a pointy knife up under the seal and give a small twist.\n\n- Use a lighter to pull up on the edge of the bottle cap.\n\nYou can actually reuse the cap. Just pop it back on." ]

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[ "Introducing friends at a party I'm throwing a fairly sizable shindig in a couple weeks, and it's going to be an interesting mix of people. All similarly aged (25-30), and some of the folks know each other vaguely. But for the sake of simplicity, let's assume awkward introverted strangers. I have board/video games, but any tips for actually getting people to talk to each other?", "Introducing friends at a party I'm throwing a fairly sizable shindig in a couple weeks, and it's going to be an interesting mix of people. All similarly aged (25-30), and some of the folks know each other vaguely. But for the sake of simplicity, let's assume awkward introverted strangers. I have board/video games, but any tips for actually getting people to talk to each other?", "Introducing friends at a party I'm throwing a fairly sizable shindig in a couple weeks, and it's going to be an interesting mix of people. All similarly aged (25-30), and some of the folks know each other vaguely. But for the sake of simplicity, let's assume awkward introverted strangers. I have board/video games, but any tips for actually getting people to talk to each other?", "Introducing friends at a party I'm throwing a fairly sizable shindig in a couple weeks, and it's going to be an interesting mix of people. All similarly aged (25-30), and some of the folks know each other vaguely. But for the sake of simplicity, let's assume awkward introverted strangers. I have board/video games, but any tips for actually getting people to talk to each other?", "Introducing friends at a party I'm throwing a fairly sizable shindig in a couple weeks, and it's going to be an interesting mix of people. All similarly aged (25-30), and some of the folks know each other vaguely. But for the sake of simplicity, let's assume awkward introverted strangers. I have board/video games, but any tips for actually getting people to talk to each other?", "Introducing friends at a party I'm throwing a fairly sizable shindig in a couple weeks, and it's going to be an interesting mix of people. All similarly aged (25-30), and some of the folks know each other vaguely. But for the sake of simplicity, let's assume awkward introverted strangers. I have board/video games, but any tips for actually getting people to talk to each other?", "Introducing friends at a party I'm throwing a fairly sizable shindig in a couple weeks, and it's going to be an interesting mix of people. All similarly aged (25-30), and some of the folks know each other vaguely. But for the sake of simplicity, let's assume awkward introverted strangers. I have board/video games, but any tips for actually getting people to talk to each other?" ]

[ "\"John, this is Jane - she's recently come back from climbing Kilimanjaro\"\n\n\"Jane, this is John - he's a 9th dan black belt in karate\"\n\nWhen introducing people its good to help them kick off the conversation by giving them more than each other's name. If you know they share mutual interests, even better. (Try not to use what they do for a living, give them something that wouldn't come up in the first 30 seconds anyway )", "Introduce them to others along with either 1) something they have accomplished or 2) something you have already told the other person about that person (or how they vaguely know each other) or 3) something they have in common:\n\n\n1) Hey Sally, this is John - he just completed his CCW classes.\n\n\n2) Hey Sally, this is John - he is the one whom I was telling you about - the guy with the horse farm. OR... Hey Sally, this is John, weren't you both in the came chemistry class in school?\n\n\n3) Hey Sally this is John, he also grew up in Seattle before recently moving here. \n\n\n\nPeople usually mingle and as the host, you can drum up conversations with the above intros or just include people in your conversations after a basic intro. \"Hey Sally, this is John.... We were just talking about X, what do you think about X?\"\n\n\n\nOf course booze and recreational drugs help too. \n", "for any good party there are some simple things to make it successful\n\n1. good drinks, preferably several sorts. a make your own cocktail bar with a few go-to recipes set up for something interesting is always fun. Also consider a punchbowl. Punchbowls are oldschool but kind of fun and retro. Get a cool one from goodwill, and consider freezing fruit and ice in a bundt cake pan (also can get from goodwill or the like.)\n\n2. snacks. provide a variety of something fun. Doesnt have to be complicated, but something interesting, not just a bowl of doritos. not saying don't have those, but little canapes or bite sized things are always fun.\n\n3. try to introduce people to people you think they will get along with. Also as the host try to spot people who are awkwardly hanging out alone and bring them into the action. \"hey john theres someone you need to meet, hey guys this is john, he actually interned at google, which you were just talking about!\" etc. not just \"this is john\" and leave them to awkwardly stand around.\n\n4. play nonoffensive music that everyone can enjoy. Don't blast country or hiphop if that's not everyones thing. Especially if it isn't like a house party/kegger, just stick with something in the background so you can converse.\n\n5. no small group games if it is a big party. Nobody wants to watch two people play xbox when its a 30 person party. same with any 4 player game. Charades and such maybe, but ask if anyone wants to, don't make it weird.\n\nlots more that could be said, just some that came to my head", "drinks flowing, lights turned down, music turned up, dance floor. It's awkward to stand around and play games, unless you're into board games they're just bored games. ", "If you can, start a small fire or some other very minor emergency (choking on a pretzel, cat trapped in a box, etc) and then ask everyone to help solve the problem. ", "You really only need to introduce the first few people that arrive. People will reflect your energy level and demeanor to some extent. Also, it's likely that you will know something about everyone at the party. As the first people arrive if you know that people in the group have something in common try to casually bring it up. Think of it like a basket ball or volleyball game and everyone at the party is on your team. It's your job to do everything you can to set your teammates up for the dunk or spike! If there is a decent conversation as people arrive it will let people drop their guard a bit. Invite people into the convo as they arrive. No need for big formal introductions. Also, don't start playing your games until most of the people have arrived. If you show up to a big group already playing a game you feel left out. \n", "I had a shindig with like 60 people. We have some cornhole boards so I got everyone to play in a tournament simply by walking up to them and telling them they are on Jack's team or Cindy's team or any random person and that they are playing in round three against Tom and Danielle or whoever. Almost everyone agreed to play, and I pretty much forced the others to play. It wasn't long before people who didn't know each other were figuring out their team names and scoping out the competition together like best friends. I literally put people on teams that didn't know each other, I would just say \"Hey Scott, this is Ed, you guys are on a team\" and then leave before anyone could say anything." ]

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[ "How to stay awake while driving (without caffeine). I constantly fight fatigue while driving any longer than 30 mins or so. I've had some close calls. Any tips would be great. \n\n", "How to stay awake while driving (without caffeine). I constantly fight fatigue while driving any longer than 30 mins or so. I've had some close calls. Any tips would be great. \n\n", "How to stay awake while driving (without caffeine). I constantly fight fatigue while driving any longer than 30 mins or so. I've had some close calls. Any tips would be great. \n\n", "How to stay awake while driving (without caffeine). I constantly fight fatigue while driving any longer than 30 mins or so. I've had some close calls. Any tips would be great. \n\n", "How to stay awake while driving (without caffeine). I constantly fight fatigue while driving any longer than 30 mins or so. I've had some close calls. Any tips would be great. \n\n", "How to stay awake while driving (without caffeine). I constantly fight fatigue while driving any longer than 30 mins or so. I've had some close calls. Any tips would be great. \n\n", "How to stay awake while driving (without caffeine). I constantly fight fatigue while driving any longer than 30 mins or so. I've had some close calls. Any tips would be great. \n\n", "How to stay awake while driving (without caffeine). I constantly fight fatigue while driving any longer than 30 mins or so. I've had some close calls. Any tips would be great. \n\n", "How to stay awake while driving (without caffeine). I constantly fight fatigue while driving any longer than 30 mins or so. I've had some close calls. Any tips would be great. \n\n", "How to stay awake while driving (without caffeine). I constantly fight fatigue while driving any longer than 30 mins or so. I've had some close calls. Any tips would be great. \n\n", "How to stay awake while driving (without caffeine). I constantly fight fatigue while driving any longer than 30 mins or so. I've had some close calls. Any tips would be great. \n\n", "How to stay awake while driving (without caffeine). I constantly fight fatigue while driving any longer than 30 mins or so. I've had some close calls. Any tips would be great. \n\n", "How to stay awake while driving (without caffeine). I constantly fight fatigue while driving any longer than 30 mins or so. I've had some close calls. Any tips would be great. \n\n", "How to stay awake while driving (without caffeine). I constantly fight fatigue while driving any longer than 30 mins or so. I've had some close calls. Any tips would be great. \n\n", "How to stay awake while driving (without caffeine). I constantly fight fatigue while driving any longer than 30 mins or so. I've had some close calls. Any tips would be great. \n\n", "How to stay awake while driving (without caffeine). I constantly fight fatigue while driving any longer than 30 mins or so. I've had some close calls. Any tips would be great. \n\n", "How to stay awake while driving (without caffeine). I constantly fight fatigue while driving any longer than 30 mins or so. I've had some close calls. Any tips would be great. \n\n" ]

[ "Sunflower seeds. They will keep you busy and the salt will keep you alert. I always have a bag when I go on road trips. ", "There was an LPT on this a few months ago, someone suggested holding your wallet out the window. I tried it and it worked for me. ", "Tips I and my father have used on long road trips:\n\n-Snack on something or chew gum\n\n-Listen to some music. Nothing soft, but whatever suits your fancy\n\n-Have a conversation with someone in the car. I would often stay awake just to talk to my dad, and it has the added bonus of making a drive go faster. \n\n-If you're alone, books on tape/cd are just as good as conversation. Similar to music, but stimulating in a different way. \n\n-Make sure to be well rested before driving, if possible. \n\n", "The only way to fight sleepiness is actually sleeping so going to bed early the day before is the best way. Also don't drive if you just woke up. That are the official tips I've learned in school. My personal experience is that you get sleepy if you drive always at the same speed, so change your speed regularly, driving on a parking lot helps even if you don't stop at all. If you have the time get out of the car and walk around it and check the tires or clean the windshield, whatever just move around for a few minutes. Also adjust your seat correctly if it's possible, I will post angles later if you want (on phone right now). Also keep the temperature relatively cool, but don't open the window if you drive a lot, you will damage your hearing.", "Every time I drive back home alone after a nightshift, I talk to myself to not fall asleep. I would usually talk about what happened at work (\"and that fucking faggot R must have a sore tongue by now from licking my manager's ass\") or what's happening on the road (\"out of my way, twat\") or what's going on in my life (\"fuck, why don't I just die, right here right now\"). \n\nCrying also helps, but the vision may become very blurry.", "Talk. If you are alone in the car, talk to yourself. Talk about anything that interests you. Talk about why Sean Connery is a better James Bond than Roger Moore. Talk about why the Patriots defense will be stronger this year. Talk about why you like to visit Colorado every summer. Pretend you are being interviewed and just talk about things you are interested in. The more thoughtful the questions, the more awake it will keep you.\n\nI also suffer from dozing off at the wheel, and this helps me a lot. Many supposedly helpful trips like music or rolling down the window just sort of become white noise, which actually _encourages_ me to sleep. You need to keep your mind stimulated, not just your senses.\n\nAlso, when all else fails, I sometimes slap myself hard in the face.\n\nAnd finally, if you really must, pull over and take a 10 minute power nap. It helps enormously.", "Blowpops, especially the oversized one. Keeping a large sucker in your mouth will keep you awake- something to do with your body's defensive reactions. To prevent choking or blocking your airways, you can't fall asleep with something that oversized in your mouth. The sour ones have that extra benefit as well. Has always worked for me!", "Modafinil\n\nhttps://www.google.com/#hl=en&gs_rn=11&gs_ri=psy-ab&tok=gBECLpVVKFYRvllMsCIjUA&cp=9&gs_id=3&xhr=t&q=Modafinil&es_nrs=true&pf=p&output=search&sclient=psy-ab&oq=Modafinil&gs_l=&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_qf.&bvm=bv.45645796,d.b2I&fp=1476779fe2a8952b&biw=1440&bih=779", "Comedy albums.\n\nEspecially if you are alone, it's something you are going to actively listen to. Books on tape are alright, but I tend to zone out unless it's something I'm really interested in.\n\nWorked on all my long, late-night trips from college back home.", "turn on the A/c to floor and take off one shoe. The difference in temperature of my feet drove me crazy and not sleepy. ", "take off your socks and shoes. Run the AC across the floor. With cold feet, you will not be falling asleep anytime soon...", "my friend was driving back from his cabin and he told me he masturbated to stay awake. I thought it was strange but he said, hey it may save your life one day! haha tell me how it goes ;)", "if you keep one of your hands raised over your head while you drive, it'll drop on your head if you start to dose off. ", "I heard somewhere, the only way to be sure to stay awake while driving is singing very loud. This way, you'll never fall asleep and you'll practice your voice! Worked great for me.", "I drive eight hour shifts whenever I go from college to home or vice versa, and I always have to sing along to the radio or my CDs to stay awake.\n\nRolling down the window is a good idea too, if the weather's acceptable.", "Drive with the windows down, or crank the AC to the point that you are uncomfortable. Play the radio very loudly, like on a Polka station. No one can sleep during polka music.", "Chewing on something or eating. Jerky or raw veggies, something you really have to chomp on. It somehow alerts your body that it should be awake." ]

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[ "How to call someone out in public without making it awkward How to call someone out in public without making it awkward. For example when a guy in your class is being a bit too touchy with a girl that doesn't like it. Or if someone that isn't really a bad person is spouting bs and you do not want to make the situation go bad/hostile. ", "How to call someone out in public without making it awkward How to call someone out in public without making it awkward. For example when a guy in your class is being a bit too touchy with a girl that doesn't like it. Or if someone that isn't really a bad person is spouting bs and you do not want to make the situation go bad/hostile. ", "How to call someone out in public without making it awkward How to call someone out in public without making it awkward. For example when a guy in your class is being a bit too touchy with a girl that doesn't like it. Or if someone that isn't really a bad person is spouting bs and you do not want to make the situation go bad/hostile. ", "How to call someone out in public without making it awkward How to call someone out in public without making it awkward. For example when a guy in your class is being a bit too touchy with a girl that doesn't like it. Or if someone that isn't really a bad person is spouting bs and you do not want to make the situation go bad/hostile. " ]

[ "It's supposed to be awkward.\n\nJust remember that if you do. You can't bring attention to someone and it be comfortable if that someone is in error ", "If you're worried about it being awkward, don't do it publicly.\n\nIf you're doing it publicly, making them feel awkward/bad is kind of the point", "You could always just say their name like you're going to tell them something then stare at them for a quick minute. It kind of resets whatever's going on whenever I do it. Definitely not a smooth move if that's what you're looking for. You should get comfortable with uncomfortable situations since life without this skill is daunting and makes you prey to people who are all too happy to freak you out. Sit at people's table uninvited, stand too close to people, strike up conversations about your junk. It's the presidential thing to do.", "Get a bag of potato chips, and then stand in between or next to him or her chewing as loud as you can. Or any other form of distraction. Or tell someone else about it and make them deal with the problem." ]

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[ "What to do when your eyes start watering due to onions. I've seen some suggestions on how to prevent this, but it's too late. I need relief now!! absolutely devastating me right now.", "What to do when your eyes start watering due to onions. I've seen some suggestions on how to prevent this, but it's too late. I need relief now!! absolutely devastating me right now.", "What to do when your eyes start watering due to onions. I've seen some suggestions on how to prevent this, but it's too late. I need relief now!! absolutely devastating me right now.", "What to do when your eyes start watering due to onions. I've seen some suggestions on how to prevent this, but it's too late. I need relief now!! absolutely devastating me right now.", "What to do when your eyes start watering due to onions. I've seen some suggestions on how to prevent this, but it's too late. I need relief now!! absolutely devastating me right now.", "What to do when your eyes start watering due to onions. I've seen some suggestions on how to prevent this, but it's too late. I need relief now!! absolutely devastating me right now.", "What to do when your eyes start watering due to onions. I've seen some suggestions on how to prevent this, but it's too late. I need relief now!! absolutely devastating me right now.", "What to do when your eyes start watering due to onions. I've seen some suggestions on how to prevent this, but it's too late. I need relief now!! absolutely devastating me right now.", "What to do when your eyes start watering due to onions. I've seen some suggestions on how to prevent this, but it's too late. I need relief now!! absolutely devastating me right now." ]

[ "Prevent them from watering in the first place by filling a bowl with water, remove the outerskin and let soak for 2-4 minutes before slicing. Saw buckets of water with onions at a chinese food place, and the chef told me that it prevented your eyes from tearing up. I didn't believe it at first, but now I won't cut onions w/o soaking it first.", "When you're cutting them turn the fresh cut part down on the cutting board. That'll help a bit. Also covering them with a pot lid as soon as you're done will help too. I know there's more/better ways out there but i can't remember, only facing the onion down i was taught in food service when i had to dice onions all day.", "Well a really sharp knife helps because a dull knife just mashes the onion and releases more of its undesirable attributes...\n\nOther than that if you're already tearing up, you can wash your forearm up to your elbow in cold water and it will leave you like magic.", "Do you have a time machine available?\n\n", "cut onions underwater in a bowl. it washes the onions and traps the chemical responsible for the tear causing fumes.", "You can't be worried about your looks, but if you put a piece of bread between your lips you don't cry. Tried, tested, true. ", "People are so silly. Prepare your onion by peeling the outside off. Chop it in half and run the halves under COLD water for about 15 seconds. Then continue chopping minus the tears. \n\nThere's no need for goggles, or contacts, or cutting underwater in a bowl (how the hell do you manage that one?).", "I've also heard that breathing through your mouth instead of your nose helps a lot.\n\nThe nerves in your nose are pretty sensitive and somehow linked to eyes watering. There's proof of this when you get popped in the nose and your eyes start watering.", "Have contact lenses. I never ever cry, I can cut mountains of onions with no fear at all. Literally hundreds, onion juice runs off the table and anybody walking by is instantly squirting tears - I'm just happily cutting onions without crying. " ]

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[ "How to prevent a stutter/stammer from becoming a serious problem. I seem to have developed a bit of a stutter lately. Sometimes I have trouble saying random words and my mouth can't seem to speak as fast as my brain is thinking. I'm wondering if there's a way for me to prevent this from getting worse and possibly even reverse it. ", "How to prevent a stutter/stammer from becoming a serious problem. I seem to have developed a bit of a stutter lately. Sometimes I have trouble saying random words and my mouth can't seem to speak as fast as my brain is thinking. I'm wondering if there's a way for me to prevent this from getting worse and possibly even reverse it. ", "How to prevent a stutter/stammer from becoming a serious problem. I seem to have developed a bit of a stutter lately. Sometimes I have trouble saying random words and my mouth can't seem to speak as fast as my brain is thinking. I'm wondering if there's a way for me to prevent this from getting worse and possibly even reverse it. ", "How to prevent a stutter/stammer from becoming a serious problem. I seem to have developed a bit of a stutter lately. Sometimes I have trouble saying random words and my mouth can't seem to speak as fast as my brain is thinking. I'm wondering if there's a way for me to prevent this from getting worse and possibly even reverse it. " ]

[ "I would deal with this issue by seeing a good SLP in my area rather than asking a question on Reddit. Just my two cents.", "Try using synonyms for the word you are trying to say. If you know a different language, think of the word in that language.\n\nIf the problem is not serious, the pause can come off as a comma in a sentence. Either way, you need a consult from an expert.\n\n", "I used to have a pretty bad stutter when I was younger. Sometimes it'll be worse than other times, but what I'd do was take a deep breath and restart my sentence, or try to keep my mind off of what I was saying (if that makes sense). If your words don't have as much meaning, they're easier to say.", "I have stuttered since I was a child. My parents didn't believe ADHD is a real thing. Oh look, as an adult I'm diagnosed with ADHD.\n\nAdvice: consult a speech pathologist pronto, your body is automatically trying to compensate for your vocal chords being closed when you are trying to speak. Your speech pathologist will help you with your breathing." ]

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[ "Tuna Can Draining What's the easiest way to drain a tuna can of the liquid without losing tuna from the sides and squirting tuna juice all over the place?", "Tuna Can Draining What's the easiest way to drain a tuna can of the liquid without losing tuna from the sides and squirting tuna juice all over the place?" ]

[ "Have you tried fully cutting the can lid? Then it will fit all the way down into the tuna can. Then you can SLOWLY press on the lid, using all your fingertips to make the pressure a little more equal. But you have to press slowly and have a constant pressure around the can.\n\ntl; dr: Buy foil packets of tuna fish. ", "1. Cut open 50%-75% of the lid. \n\n2. By the x axis, tilt the can 145 degrees...\n\n4. Press on lid to let tuna juice drain out. " ]

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[ "Fix dried out baby/wet wipes? Well, as previous LPTs have said, wet wipes are wonderful for down there. I got some, and they've dried out. I tried putting water on them, but now they rip as I'm using them (they don't seem too wet though, but I'll try again in a few hours). Any suggestions?", "Fix dried out baby/wet wipes? Well, as previous LPTs have said, wet wipes are wonderful for down there. I got some, and they've dried out. I tried putting water on them, but now they rip as I'm using them (they don't seem too wet though, but I'll try again in a few hours). Any suggestions?" ]

[ "Try to mix some mild conditioner or lotion in with HOT water, shake it up really well and pour it on there. Or if you have any baby oil, that will work. ", "Two things I can think of:\n\n* use less water, and squeeze afterwards to get rid of the excess\n* buy a different brand of wet wipes.\n" ]

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[ "If you need to ask someone a question at work, and they are having a non-work related discussion with someone else that looks like it will never end, how can you interject to ask your timely work-related question? ", "If you need to ask someone a question at work, and they are having a non-work related discussion with someone else that looks like it will never end, how can you interject to ask your timely work-related question? ", "If you need to ask someone a question at work, and they are having a non-work related discussion with someone else that looks like it will never end, how can you interject to ask your timely work-related question? ", "If you need to ask someone a question at work, and they are having a non-work related discussion with someone else that looks like it will never end, how can you interject to ask your timely work-related question? ", "If you need to ask someone a question at work, and they are having a non-work related discussion with someone else that looks like it will never end, how can you interject to ask your timely work-related question? ", "If you need to ask someone a question at work, and they are having a non-work related discussion with someone else that looks like it will never end, how can you interject to ask your timely work-related question? ", "If you need to ask someone a question at work, and they are having a non-work related discussion with someone else that looks like it will never end, how can you interject to ask your timely work-related question? " ]

[ "I'd usually just say, \"Sorry to interrupt, I just have a quick question about... (making it clear it's work related)\"", "Just preface it with, \"Sorry to interrupt, but...\" 9/10 times, people quickly realize you have a more important topic than social hour. Happens all the time at work. I'm a nurse, and whenever people get a minute they will chat away, but don't mind at all if something more important comes up. ", "\"Hey Bill, quick question; why the fuck are you still holding this boring-ass conversation while I need to ask you about some work-related shit?\"", "Is the \"someone else\" a paying customer? Often \"non-work related discussions\" are actually work related in the sense of making paying customers feel appreciated. ", "I walk up quickly to the person in question and point at the person I want to talk to. This works all of the time. I work in an industry where 1min wasted is literally $1Mil lost.\n\nAlso everyone I work with are engineers so they dont really seem to care about social pleasantries.", "In kitchens we ask, \"may I call?\" If it's a non work related conversation, they will realize your interruption is work related and give you their full attention. In the regular world, I've never had an issue with a simple \"excuse me?\" ", "Be a little more respectful if this offending talker is your boss. \nMore patience is required the higher the position.\n" ]

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[ "I'm a medical student who just finished a plastic surgery rotation and we did fair bit of dermatology. \n\nIt is genetic, as some families tend to get them more than others. \n\nAs far as treatment, it is simple. We just injected local anesthetic and clipped them off with scissors. Bandage and done. That said (and as others have suggested) I would recommend having it professionally done in order to identify the lesion type. ", "My girlfriend is a nurse, and I have quite a few skin tags and moles.\n\nI went to a dermatologist and had two cut off, noticing they numbed it a bit and then scooped it off with a bent razor.\n\nEasy peasy - and costly.\n\nI asked my girlfriend if she would remove five of the worst, three skin tags and two moles.\n\nWe used a surgical scalpel, though a sterilized x-acto knife would be just fine. We taped a bit of cotton soaked in eugenol (clove oil - found in liquid tooth pain medications, has numbing and antimicrobial qualities and is an ingredient used in rootcanal fillings as well) to each mole and waited ten minutes.\n\nThen we scrubbed the area being worked on with betadine solution and using sterilized tweezers, grabbed each mole or skin tag firmly and cut it off just below the skin line in one smooth motion.\n\nWe slapped a cotton ball on it and held pressure for a couple minutes before moving on to the next one. They barely bled, and didn't hurt much coming off.\n\nI had small scabs for a week before everything healed up. My results were as follows:\n\nHuge skin tag on my back - Didn't cut below skin line, it is now a very slightly raised mole, much smaller and not in the way of my bra strap, I'm happy.\n\nSmaller skin tag on my shoulder blade: Now invisible, not even a little scar.\n\nBig skin tag on lower back - Invisible, no scar.\n\nSmall mole on stomach - Faint visible scar, possibly from sun exposure.\n\nSmall mole on upper arm - Invisible, no scar. We did this one as a \"test mole\" before getting to the bigger or more tricky ones.\n\n\n10/10 Would let girlfriend perform living room surgery on me again.", "About ten years ago I developed my first skin tag. It was right in the center of my armpit, and I had no idea what it was. I am extremely hairy right there, so the thing was hard to see, and I was scared to death that it was some kind of cancer. Well, after it was there for about a year, I couldn't take it anymore and I went to a dermatologist. \n\nThe dermatologist was about 25 years old and cute as a button, as was her assistant in the room with her. To say I was embarrassed is putting it lightly. So I explained what was going on and she had me lay on the table and put my hands over my head while she dug through my wild armpit hair looking for it. She couldn't find it. Apparently it had fallen off the night before or earlier in the day. So there I am, with two cute girls rifling through my foliage, for really no reason at all.\n\nI felt like such a pervert. It was the worst thing that ever happened to me.", "I would take this with a bit of caution, you can risk infection.\n\nI've had them removed by the Dr, pretty simple procedure, they just tied them off and covered them with some bacitracin ointment.\n\nI tried the same thing with very fine thread that was first dipped in rubbing alcohol, you need to tie it tightly and cut off the blood supply. Also keep the area very clean.\n\nBasically you cut off it's blood supply.\n\nDo not cut them off, they just bleed and get infected.\n\nIMO, it's best to have a professional take them off, they can prescribe antibiotics and also see if it's not just a skin tag.", "Sounds weird but I actually got rid of one by pinching it at the base with my nails. I did this every night working my way fully around the whole tag. After repeating for a while it literally just fell off one day with no leftovers. Takes a while though.", "Apple Cider Vinegar always works for me. First, soak a cotton ball with ACV. Then place cotton ball on skin tag and secure with band-aid. I leave it on overnight for maximum contact. Continue the steps till the skin tag dries up/starts scabbing. It takes me about a week usually. ", "I have successfully used tea tree oil to get skin tags to go away. I put a little on twice a day and in a few weeks, it's gone. It stinks a bit (smells like turpentine if you know what that smells like) and it can dry your skin out but it's very useful for skin tags and other skin ailments (pimples, etc.).\n\nUnfortunately I have one on my EYELID and I can't put tea tree oil there so that one will have to stay.", "In my youth, I took a cotton ball soaked in apple cider vinegar to it for a couple days and it just fell off in the shower after like day 2 or 3. It was entirely painless. Literally just like putting water on it for a couple days and then in the shower, I didn't even notice it came off.\n\nI would recommend going to a doctor now though if you can.", "My brother had a fat one on his leg. He tied dental floss around it tightly and it fell off after a couple days. Then he dangled it in everyones face and chased them around our house.", "Simple. This is what I did and they were gone in about 2 or 3 days. I tied a string ( fine like sewing string) to the base of the skin tag. Tight but not too tight to cut through it. It will then die of lack of blood and turn black and fall of in the next couple of days. \n\nI had 3 of them and did it to all 3 of them. No pain and no long term treatment. No scars. \n\nalso, I used a hemostat. (Dr.'s roach-clip) to pull it, as to get it as close to the base as possible.", "Seriously, has no one heard [of these?](http://www.amazon.ca/Dr-Scholls-Skin-Remover-Count/dp/B00BMXE9QA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1378327679&sr=8-2&keywords=skin+tag+remover) Are they only available in Canada? I got them and they work like a charm.", "Tie floss around it, leave it until it goes black and falls off. People come in to the derm clinic where I work every day and this is what the doctor tells them. Otherwise they could pay a fair wedge of money to get it done by a doctor, who will just use either cryo to burn it off (painful) or do pretty much the same thing with some numbing gel and a pair of scissors.", "My mom's doctor told her to put hemorrhoid cream on them, it dries them out and they fall off naturally. Sounds weird I know but it has worked for her!", "I had a skin tag on my side when i was younger that was probably 1/2 the size of a thumb tack (so it wasn't that big). After a while I wanted to get rid of it and I ended up tying a string around it which basically stopped the flow of blood to it. The first couple of times I tied a string around it, the string fell off, but once I was fed up from trying with no success I put on the string even tighter. It hurt getting it on that tight, but only for a few minutes. After a few days the string and skin tag fell off and I was left with a little scab which healed up perfectly within a few days or so.", "How about cryotherapy (freezing off), using one of the products usually designed for wart removal? ...They also suggest salicylic acid for a similiar effect.", "My friend was a premed student (now in dental school) but his father was a big surgeon. He had a small obsession with removing peoples skin tags by tying a string around it until it fell off. He swore by it and apparently it works like a charm. Takes about a day or so.", "i tear them off with fingernails.. but if they are large i found fishing line tied at the base works great.. falls off after a day or 2\n", "To be honest, I would go to the Dr. Even the OTC Skin Tag Removers have explicit instructions on what types of hangy things you can remove and which should be checked by a physician.\n\nI have several \"skin tags\" and none of them fell into the Dr Scholl's prescribed categories, so I couldn't use it.", "My doctor told me to tie fishing line around it to cut off the circulation to it and it will fall off on its own in a few days! And he was a doctor! ", "I have an obscene amount of skin tags in and around my armpits. I had a doc remove some for me once but they all came back. He used some topical numbing cream and told me that he would cut until they were gone or I until I couldn't tolerate the pain any more. He got 14 on the first arm before I had him switch... 12 on the second. I had originally planned on returning to work after the procedure but the 10 block walk back to the office was excruciating. I eventually gave up and spent the next two days in bed with my hands behind my head. It looked like my pits had been attacked with a cheese grater. The doc did congratulate me on my pain tolerance though. \n\nTldr: 26 removed in 1 session and they all came back.", "I got rid of mine by sterilizing a needle and simply poking the skin tags. A small scab will develop and then it will fall off in a few days. Not a deep poke--just a light one.", "Compound W. Just apply as if it was a wart. It will fall off in a week or less, probably 4 to 5 days. ", "We just got rid of one for my wife. Super simple.\n\nTake a piece of string and tie it in a tight knot around the tag. Depending on the location, someone else will need to do this for you.\n\nThen put a bandaid on it and forget about it. It will leave on its own.\n\nNot so fun fact: this is similar to how they \"fix\" bulls. Except that they use a really strong rubber band and actually clamp it to prevent bloodflow to the area. The sack and balls fall off on their own out in the field.", "Tie a string around the skin tag cutting off blood flow for 24 hours. Afterwards untie the string and the skin tag should eventually just fall off.", "This trick has actually worked very well for me. All that is required is patience. Buy a small bottle of liquid bandage from CVS. Apply regularly with a tight seal around the entire skin tag. Keep application up to ~1 week or until the skin tag simply falls off. It will literally just pull right off, or can be easily cut off with no pain.", "This thing will pretty much remove anything you want it to. \nhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Bovie-Medical-Single-use-Cautery-Pen-High-Temp-Fine-Tip-/141000498625", "They have their own blood supply, sovI wouldn't recommend snipping it off.\n\nI was told to \"choke\" them off by looping and tying thread around the base. \n\nCarefully disinfect the area. \nTightly, but not so tight to be painful or break the skin, loop cotton thread (I 've heard unflavored dental floss works well too) around several times and tighten and tie. Apply rubbing alcohol 2x daily. Can take weeks, but it dies up and falls off eventually. Continue to apply antibiotic ointment to prevent infection and scaring. \n\nI've only had one and this worked like a charm.", "I sterilized the area and my cuticle clippers with alcohol. Then I froze my skin tag with an upside-down bottle of compressed air (computer duster). I quickly clipped it off, and applied pressure for about 30 seconds. Worked on the skin tag I had on the side of my neck and one my sister had on her abdomen. One of my favorite classes was biology lab, and these were my first two successful surgeries! I have a larger skin tag on my side, but I'm scared to do that one on my own.", "I never tried this but someone told me to tie a string or piece of hair around the skin tag. Kill it slowly, I guess. ", "I just cut mine off with sharp scissors that I've rubbed with alcohol, and styptic pencil them afterwards.. Easy peasy lemon squeezy. They only bleed a little, and it doesn't really hurt.", "I have actually tied a few of mine off with floss or a stout sewing thread. Takes a couple days, but it just dries up and falls off. Mine was in my armpit so that was a challenge doing it to myself, but it was free so there's that.", "I had a few on my armpit. Clipped them right off with nail clippers. It didn't hurt. My mom has them as well and said hers hurt when she tried though.\n\nIf you want a different approach than most of the ones in the comments: **tea tree oil**. It will dry the shit out of it. I had a keloid around my belly button piercing. The solution I found online was to put tea tree oil on it a few times a day. It took a few weeks but it is completely gone and doesn't hurt anymore, hasn't come back after a few months. Now I use tea tree oil on lots of things. My dad and I found it helpful for poison ivy. You can get it anywhere. Try it out.", "I had a big one that I clipped off with clean scissors. Couldn't take it any more! I tried clear nail polish and tying it off with floss, for 2 weeks to no avail. Healed nicely, no scarring. Went ahead with the scissor method when I came to the conclusion that my dr would do the same thing for 100 bucks..", "I believe I got this protip from here before. Be very, VERY careful with this, and only on true skin tags. Invert a can of dust of and spray the skin tag. Only the skin tag. It freezes the tissue and the cells die. The skin area will be tender and will expand a little for a few hours afterwards. Then it will look very much like a dead skin tag. With a day or two it will slough off. I did this very carefully on two on my underarm and it worked beautifully. You have to be very careful so that you don't get the surrounding skin as well though, so use the little straw attachment. I knew this would work because I've had molluscum before and the dermatologist froze it off. Unpleasant, but the effects were exactly the same. If what you have is a mole- especially one that concerns you- definitely see a dermatologist.", "Honestly I just alchohol the area and the scissors, ice it up for a minute, then clip it quick. No pain really.. bleeds like hell though.", "Can't beleive nobody has mentioned or asked about 'Tag Away' which I see infomercials for constantly. Does it work? Is it safe? Is it a scam? Just curious, I certainly do not endorse or know anything about it.\n", "As already mentioned, we usually just inject some anesthetic and cut them off. We send all the tags to pathology to rule out cancer (CYA, really). \n\nI've heard some pretty stupid suggestions in the past. When I worked at an ER, some guy tried to freeze them off with compressed air cans and wound up almost killing himself with the fumes. \n\nI understand they're annoying and unsightly, but in my opinion, you've got only one, irreplaceable body... best to just let the guys and gals who do this crap all the time take care of it.\n\nFamily docs will do them too. I have no idea what the price difference would be but I'd assume it'd be cheaper there.\n\nReally, the best advice I can give is to just talk to your doc about price being a big thing for you... they should be able to find ways to bill it more effectively for you or, if you're paying cash, they should be able to knock down the price, or find some other way to make it more affordable. ", "when I was young, I had a couple really large ones on my neck. They made me so insecure. I simply tied a piece of hair around them, and placed a band-aid on them to hide it. They dried up and fell right off. No sign of them ever again.", "tie them off with a piece of hair. it'll cut off the circulation. \n\n**disclaimer** i am by no means a dr.", "my dad ties them very tiight with dental floss, waits for it to turn colour (usually a week) then cuts it off.", "i got rid of two by tying dental floss around the \"neck\". painless, takes about 3 days, and makes the tag bigger for a while. replace or add more floss every day.", "[DermaTend](http://www.amazon.com/DermaTend-Mole-Skin-Tag-Remover/dp/B0010AZ6Q2)! I used it to remove two moles on my face. It works wonders, and there's some barely noticeable discoloration in one mole's former spot.\n\nIf you get it, maybe also get something less crude than a toothpick, though a toothpick worked fine for me.", "[***I am not a doctor. Please do not take this as professional advice!!!***] \n\nI've been an army medic for 8 years and I'm a 3rd year student pharmacist and have seen a lot of skin tags over the years. Sterilize all your equipment and swab the sight with some alcohol, grab the end of it with some foresips and gently pull it a little, and snip it off flush with the skin, and get ready to go through a lot of gauze because that thing's gonna bleed like fuck. Cover it with a bandaid and keep it clean and dry.", "You can just pull the really tiny ones off easily. Had some on my neck when I was younger and my mom pulled them off without even realizing it", "Witches titties, my wife ties a hair around them and they fall off in a few days. all you see is a bandage.", "Well, I'm not going to bother to read the responses here because I'm too lazy.\n\nIt depends on where the skin tag is.\n\nI did research on reddit when I had a skin tag (on my inner thigh) and learned the best way was to tie a piece of thread around it. I did so, waited maybe 4 days, and it slowly withered away. It finally became a scab and I just pulled it off. No scar. 10/10 would do again.", "Use Dr Scholl's Freeze Away Wart Remover instead of the compressed air in a can or whatever. A lot more control over what gets frozen and what does not. It will fall off in a day or two.", "Tie a piece of hair on it tight, as close to the bottom as possible. Leave it there for a couple hours. It will cut of the circulation and fall off by itself. It may take up to 5 hrs and will not work if not tired properly but this method had worked for me several times and is painless.", "This is the first weird medical post I can actually participate in. I got one of these things under my armpit.\n\nSoooo many choices here. What to do? What to do...", "The women in my family have these and they all take care of it the same way. Get a thin thread, or one of your hairs, and tie it at the base of the skin tag. After a couple of days, it'll dry itself out and fall right off.", "Take a piece of thread or fishing line and tie it tightly to the base of the tag. After a few days it will turn black and fall off. I've done this several times and never had one reappear. No infection and only a little discomfort.", "Sterilize and sanitize some curved mustache scissors, the area, and snip! ... If you are sure they are skin tags. Prepare in case of bleeding. Compound W Fast-Acting Gel can also work for most instances.", "Sally Hansen's Hard as Nails, applied once or twice daily will suffocate the skin tag and cause it to fall off in a couple of weeks. Have removed one from my underarm, and two from my eyelid. ", "Razor and some alcohol. Clean it and sterilize well, pull it tight, lop it off. Butterfly and keep clean.\n\nI get them, this works. Your pain tolerance may vary- numb with ice if you need to.", "Nurse here - I either tie a string tightly around it and let it fall off, or take a pair of hemostats (available in the fishing department at WalMart) and pull it away from the skin and then slice it off with a razor blade.\n\nThere is a little blood, but a piece of duct tape over the wound for a few hours will protect your clothing until you take your next shower. If it's in a visible spot, do it after you get home from work and by the next morning there shouldn't be a problem.\n\nAlso - be as clean as possible. Use alcohol to clean your skin and use a new razor to cut the skin tag off. A band aid may work in place of duct tape, but I'm a bachelor and since I'm working on myself I don't give a shit as long as the duct tape is clean and available (which band-aids aren't around my place).", "Note: These are home remedies and I am not a professional, use at your own risk!\n\nI have used a thin but strong thread to tie a very tight knot around my skin tags. It cuts off the circulation and allows it to dry up so they do not bleed. It does hurt when you tie it if you do it right. If you don't tie it tight enough, it can get worse/ swell up/ get infected. It also gets sensitive and may hurt to touch after initial tying but after about a week or two it will shrivel up and fall off.\n\nI've heard that for moles, you can put apple cider vinegar on a cotton ball and tape it over the mole. You replace the cotton ball every day and eventually it dries up the mole and it falls off.\n\nMy mom also just gets sharp cuticle scissors, sterilizes them, and clips them at the base. But as mentioned before, larger ones may have arteries in them so be careful, they can bleed a lot.\n\nThe doctor also has options of cutting them for you, freezing them off, which my mom said hurt more afterwards than just cutting them, and burn them off which I have no experience with. I have no health insurance so I usually just tie them off with sewing thread. I have had one get infected but I just untied it and retied it tighter and it was ok in the end.", "My wife just tied dental floss as close to the skin as possible on mine for the larger ones. They died and fell off on their own after a few days.\n\nThe smaller ones she just rips off with her fingernails.", "My mom's doctor told her you can just twist them until they pop off. She used to have them all over her neck, but got rid of them all this way. I get them here and there, too, and have done this a few times. The bigger ones hurt too much, though, and the smaller ones are hard to get a grip on. \n\nIf you do this, please note that I am no doctor and claim no responsibility. ", "My mom is an RN and she just sterilizes a pair of scissors and snips them off. Then puts on antibiotic ointment and a Band-Aid and it's fine in a few days. Granted, that's only for small ones, but it still works fine for us. ", "My mom is a RN I've seen her tie thread around them tightly and leave it there until it falls off not sure how long the process takes but I know it works", "My husband clipped mine with no local medicine, painless! Do it yourself before paying for someone else to do it!!", "My father being a physician assistant has had skin tags and he would either cut them off with a razor or tie thread around them so they fall off.\n", "My *cough* FRIEND told me they have a big skin tag about an inch from their butthole. They are nervous to cut down there, as it would be a much higher infection risk, yes?", "LPT: if you do go to a dermatologist to get a skin tag removed from your nether regions and the medical assistant asks if you are comfortable with new staff member observing your procedure, ask to see this staff member first. Otherwise, you might have your bits operated while being observed by a hot young nurse who is a dead ringer for Starbuck. Also, the Margaret Thatcher-naked-on-a-cold-day thing works fairly well. ", "Is it just me or is anyone else getting the heebie-geebies and goosebumps just reading these options for removal?!?! Ugh, I wanna get rid of them but this is just too much for me, they hurt Shi bad, those little fuckers!!!", "If you cut them off they bleed like a mofo and can grow back. Use those freeze-off kits for warts they sell next to the athletes foot stuff. Use a lidocaine gel beforehand, like sunburn gel. Bandaid. Done.", "If we're thinking of the same thing, I heard it's best to tie dental floss around it, and let it fall off.", "If they're small just pull it off. I have one that comes back from time to time and half the time it comes off by accident when I'm toweling myself.", "I've only ever gotten 2 but I had my wife cut them off with a pair of fingernail clippers. Didn't hurt or bleed and they never grew back. ", "I've had a few in my years and taken them off with Dental Floss and Nail Clippers.\n\nWind the dental floss around the base of it, and let that sit for a few minutes. this may sting a bit and if it does, you're doing it right. If it doesn't, you may still be doing it right, but if after a few minutes, you can still feel on the tag, unwind and tie again.\n\nNext, clip off the tag with the nail-clippers. there will be a little blood. cover with an antibacterial band-aid.\n\nDone!", "I've had a couple, and what I've always done is have someone hold it up with tweezers for me, then tie a piece of thread around the base of it super tight. It will shrivel and fall off in a couple days with no pain, no bleeding and (in my experience) no scars. ", "I'm no professional so take this advice or not.\n\nTie a bit of string very tightly around the skin tag. Wait around week, usually less. circulation is cut off from tag, it turns into a hard unfeeling object and drops off. Put a plaster on it if you wanna catch the little guy.\n\nI have done this It took 3 days the skin tag came off with a small painless tug. I then applied antiseptic to make sure and all was good.\n\nI know a lot of people that have used this technique and none have had any bad results. But again I am not a professional, but this worked well for me. ", "I'll add to the \"cut 'em off with scissors\" responses that I inspect myself carefully and regularly to find them (I'm genetically predisposed) -- it is WAY less painful if you cut them off when they are very tiny, when you might not even notice them if you are looking. \n\nBTW, this method is not recommended: My mom has a cockatiel and sometimes he will be sitting on her shoulder and spot one on her neck and bite it off (thinking it's a little piece of food or something?). Gets rid of 'em!", "I went to a doctor for a skin tag on my forehead. 5 minute process, he put liquid nitrogen on my tag. After two weeks it slowly scabbed off and now i just have a slight raised area.", "I went to a doctor about one, and all he did was tie a string around it at the base and in a few days it fell off. Easy. ", "I was told by an instructor in massage therapy school that applying undiluted oregano essential oil up to three times daily will dry up the skin tag and cause it to fall off. I've also heard that oregano oil is pretty potent, so maybe diluting it in a carrier oil to test your skins reaction would be smart.", "I was hanging out with a good friend of mine, and he had a skin tag. He told me he wanted it gone. I cut it off in a public park. He never got an infection. I wouldn't recommend it.", "I used a nail clipper. It was on the back of my neck. I dipped the nail clipper in my glass of whisky, and cut it off. It bled a small stream but has been gone since.\n\nI know other people who have twisted them, and pulled the root out.", "I see my GP and he freezes them off with Liquid Nitrogen.. disappears after about a week and doesn't seem to leave a scar.", "I might be too late here but I tied dental floss very tight around mine. Went to bed and in the morning it had come off. No blood. No pain just slight discomfort. I even found the floss with the tag tied in it. ", "I know I am late to this but there is a way better method than cutting them off. \n\nI used to get them under my arm a lot as a kid and I always went to the doctor to get them removed. I have had them burned off, cut off, and frozen off. All three worked but they hurt, cost money and if you cut them off may require stitching. \n\nYou can get rid of them yourself though and you do not have to cut them off. Tea tree oil. Buy some at a health food store or somewhere else and put it on the skin tap every morning, in about two weeks they shrivel up and fall off. \n\nIt works way better than a doctor as it doesn't leave a scar and they don't come back. I swear it works it may not seem like its working for a while and it may make the skin tab hurt a little but it will work if you do it every day. My ex told me about it and for years I just didn't believe her or try then when I finally got one and tried it I was amazed. \n\nDon't cut it off it hurts bleeds and could get infected, tea tree oil. You will thank me.\n\n\nTldr: use tea tree oil", "I just sliced mine off in the shower with my straight razor. They want to keep bleeding, but with consistent pressure it stops after awhile, and the overall quantity of blood is very small. Sanitize it and let it scab over. There's a small almost unnoticeable scar now, but that's it. It's really easy. Just make sure things are sanitized and apply pressure when it bleeds ", "I just got rid of a giant one on my neck a few months ago. \n\nIce to numb. Clipped it with nail scissors. No pain at all. \n\nNow I can wear scarves! ", "I just clip them off with (sterilized) clippers. What you would use (scissors, nail clippers) would depend on size and location. Doesn't really hurt if they're tiny. ", "I had two, one near each armpit. I also have scalpels. I applied alcohol to the area and had my girl cut them off. We may have used string to tie them off first... I don't remember. It's been a while.\n\nI recommend having a doctor do it.", "I had two removed last month (not a home remedy sorry) went to the doctors and got them frozen off with liquid nitrogen, wore a plaster for a couple of days, they eventually drop off and dry out like a blister.\n\nFor ones with a small connection you can tie fishing wire round them and wait for the blood circulation to drop and they'll just fall off", "I had one underneath my chin that I used to remove with a razor blade, then wipe with antiseptic and put a plaster on, but it kept growing back.\n\nSo one day I drank half a litre of vodka and cut it off as usual, but cauterised the wound with an electric cigarette lighter. It never grew back and my skin healed over with no scar. That being said, it hurt like buggery.", "I had one on my waistline, my doctor basically tied floss reel tight around it and it eventually feel off.", "I had one in my armpit that was huge. I just tied it off with dental floss, cutting of the circulation. It fell off the next day. Did t hurt, no blood, no scar. Would recommend.", "I had a skin tag on my neck... A hair wrapped around and knotted tightly in my sleep. Woke up to a terrible pain. It was purple. Tried to get the hair unknotted from it. Ended up ripping off the tag with my finger nails.\n\nDon't do that.", "I cut mine off with nail clippers. Just a quick hard snip and it was over. Weirdly, they've never grown back!", "I actually used sugar scrub on mine and it fell off. I didn't even use it for that purpose, it just happened. \n", "Here's one:\n\nYou know how docs can freeze off a wart/whatever? Well you can do the same (albeit not quite as low a temperature) using a can of compressed air. Turn up-side down and spray on cotton bud. Apply to wart/whatever, you can see it freezing (do this about 10 times).", "Here's how I did mine myself. First I took some dental floss and tied it off really really uncomfortably tight. This took a bit of time since the tag was pretty small. Next I took a pair of nail clippers and clipped it right off. Then, with the floss still tied around what little is left of it (to prevent the large amounts of blood these things are known for), I put some neosporin on the cut. Finally, if I remember right, I just put a bandaid right over the cut and the floss and left it over night. The next day I think the floss had fallen off and I just put a fresh bandaid on it. Maybe some more neosporin. It might seem like this method would leave a small nub, but mine is completely gone. ", "Got rid of a bunch on myself. They liked to grow in my armpits and leg pits. I Sanitized some nail clippers and clipped them off. Hurts a bit but no worse than a bee sting. Bleeds a little bit, but once you get em all they don't come back. Treat the stump like any other cut, done.", "Didn't even know what a skin tag was until I saw this. But I have like one near my armpit and I always assumed it was a 3rd nipple lol. Guess I should just get it removed. Will read this thread for best method.", "Depends how big it is I guess.\n\nI had a relatively small one on an eyelid. I just pulled at it with some tweezers. \nMy eyes watered a bit and it bled for a minute or so. There's no scar or anything though.", "A buddy of mine in uni sliced hers off with a scalpel she purchased from the book store, intended for dissection in first year bio XD" ]

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[ "Deciding Where to Live I am young (20s), single and happen to work in a field which would allow me to relocate almost anywhere in the world. I currently live close to where I grew up and went to college and like it, but am curious to experience living elsewhere. \n\nIdeally, I would like to pick a place to settle down, meet someone and start a family. Given the plethora of options out there I have only a few ideas as to how to pick a place and was hoping those of you with more life experience would share your tips/thoughts for finding somewhere good\n\nI'm hoping this qualifies as an LPT post. If not, is there a better sub where I should be asking this?", "Deciding Where to Live I am young (20s), single and happen to work in a field which would allow me to relocate almost anywhere in the world. I currently live close to where I grew up and went to college and like it, but am curious to experience living elsewhere. \n\nIdeally, I would like to pick a place to settle down, meet someone and start a family. Given the plethora of options out there I have only a few ideas as to how to pick a place and was hoping those of you with more life experience would share your tips/thoughts for finding somewhere good\n\nI'm hoping this qualifies as an LPT post. If not, is there a better sub where I should be asking this?", "Deciding Where to Live I am young (20s), single and happen to work in a field which would allow me to relocate almost anywhere in the world. I currently live close to where I grew up and went to college and like it, but am curious to experience living elsewhere. \n\nIdeally, I would like to pick a place to settle down, meet someone and start a family. Given the plethora of options out there I have only a few ideas as to how to pick a place and was hoping those of you with more life experience would share your tips/thoughts for finding somewhere good\n\nI'm hoping this qualifies as an LPT post. If not, is there a better sub where I should be asking this?", "Deciding Where to Live I am young (20s), single and happen to work in a field which would allow me to relocate almost anywhere in the world. I currently live close to where I grew up and went to college and like it, but am curious to experience living elsewhere. \n\nIdeally, I would like to pick a place to settle down, meet someone and start a family. Given the plethora of options out there I have only a few ideas as to how to pick a place and was hoping those of you with more life experience would share your tips/thoughts for finding somewhere good\n\nI'm hoping this qualifies as an LPT post. If not, is there a better sub where I should be asking this?" ]

[ "This may not be a pro tip, just a suggestion. \n\nLook into Slovenia, Europe. \n\nIt's beautiful, safe, cheap, almost everybody can speak english and internet speeds are good (I live in a countryside and have 100Mbit up/down optic fibre). Temperatures are around 0°C in winter and 30°C in summer. From the capitol, using a car it's 1 hour to the sea, 1 hour to the ski resorts, 5 min to a forest. \n\nPS: I normally don't post such \"commercials\", but is seemed fitting. \n\nAlso, when you go scouting for new places, use the car as little as possible. Walk and use public transport. At least for me that is the best way to get to know a city. ", "This might not be what youre looking for, but, I live in the north east and it's pretty great. Portland, Maine is really up and coming. Tons of young people, GREAT bars and it's actually really safe. ", " Do you travel in your leisure time? What areas have you liked/ disliked? I grew up in New Orleans, and I don't know if that's necessarily the reason, but I find myself drawn to places with a lot of history and character. I also prefer big cities, because sometimes you need a good deli at 1:00am and small towns close down early. I'm not super outdoors-y but I dig the beach. And I am strongly opposed to shoveling snow. That narrows it down a lot for me. ", "Think in terms of \"scenarios\" not \"plans\". I have several scenarios running in the background for life moves. I got stuck in one state for many years but had attempted relocating to Boulder and Chicago. Neither stuck past the 1.5 year mark. \"Settling down\" is not one of my scenarios as I am intimately experienced with how a sweet market can dry up with little or no notice. My spouse and I are currently on a small tropical island enjoying the pirate life, taking a break from career, getting phds (why not? Keeps us busy). \n Each scenario gets an Evernote folder, a Google Alert, and about three hours attention per month. As interesting things hit the news regarding a scenario it gets saved into Evernote. If the island gets to be a drag we can always flip through the scenarios and see if any are ripe. " ]

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[ "My eyes feel very dry / irritated moments after I put my contacts in. I got an eye exam and a trial pair of contacts a few days ago. They certainly help me see better, but it feels like my eyes are very dry when they are in. I made sure that the lenses were wet before putting them in. Could this issue be fixed? Maybe the trial pair just aren't very good? Could I be allergic to the contacts and/or solution?", "My eyes feel very dry / irritated moments after I put my contacts in. I got an eye exam and a trial pair of contacts a few days ago. They certainly help me see better, but it feels like my eyes are very dry when they are in. I made sure that the lenses were wet before putting them in. Could this issue be fixed? Maybe the trial pair just aren't very good? Could I be allergic to the contacts and/or solution?", "My eyes feel very dry / irritated moments after I put my contacts in. I got an eye exam and a trial pair of contacts a few days ago. They certainly help me see better, but it feels like my eyes are very dry when they are in. I made sure that the lenses were wet before putting them in. Could this issue be fixed? Maybe the trial pair just aren't very good? Could I be allergic to the contacts and/or solution?", "My eyes feel very dry / irritated moments after I put my contacts in. I got an eye exam and a trial pair of contacts a few days ago. They certainly help me see better, but it feels like my eyes are very dry when they are in. I made sure that the lenses were wet before putting them in. Could this issue be fixed? Maybe the trial pair just aren't very good? Could I be allergic to the contacts and/or solution?", "My eyes feel very dry / irritated moments after I put my contacts in. I got an eye exam and a trial pair of contacts a few days ago. They certainly help me see better, but it feels like my eyes are very dry when they are in. I made sure that the lenses were wet before putting them in. Could this issue be fixed? Maybe the trial pair just aren't very good? Could I be allergic to the contacts and/or solution?" ]

[ "Just a little dust can be very painful if it gets inside of your lense before you put it on.\n\nYou could try to take some eye drops on your eyes right before you put your contacts in, make sure they're completely clean. If none of this help you might wanna try some other lenses, your eyes react differently to some lenses.", "Questions: have you had contacts before? What brand of contacts are you using? What brand of saline solution are you using? Were they irritated right after you put them in? Do you have allergies? ", "My contacts are cleaned/stored in one of those reactive vessels with hydrogen peroxide based solution.\nI've taken to opening the container, dumping the solution, filling about half way with a sensitive eyes solution (not peroxide based) and giving the lenses another rinse with that. It certainly helps.", "Are you following the instructions exactly when it comes to cleaning them? Also: something that might not occur to you is if you're using a towel to dry your hands after washing them, it might be leaving little particles of lint on your hands. ", "After wearing RGPs for 16 years I was told I developed Contact Lens Intolerance (it's a real thing, who knew?). I switched to soft lenses and that helped. Some people just can't wear contacts unfortunately. " ]

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[ "How do I get out of bed immediately in the morning? I usually get at least 6-7 hours of sleep each night (12/1 - 7am). I sleep on a very expensive mattress and linen.\n\nI do not suffer from depression (as far as I know). I eat healthy, attend a gym (yes, I lift) 4-5 times a week, train for and play a cardio intensive sport.\n\nI use a sleep tracking app and when the alarm goes off I snooze at least 3 times. When I finally turn it off I just lie there, telling myself to get up, but I cannot/will not. I yell at myself in my head to put my feet over the edge of the bed and get up. Usually I lie there for about 30 mins, sometimes up to an hour. I'm pretty sure it's just psychological so I was wondering if there were any tips to get over whatever mind barrier I have.\n\nWhen I am up, I am fine. A bit groggy to start with but usually good to go within a half an hour or so.\n\nThanks.", "How do I get out of bed immediately in the morning? I usually get at least 6-7 hours of sleep each night (12/1 - 7am). I sleep on a very expensive mattress and linen.\n\nI do not suffer from depression (as far as I know). I eat healthy, attend a gym (yes, I lift) 4-5 times a week, train for and play a cardio intensive sport.\n\nI use a sleep tracking app and when the alarm goes off I snooze at least 3 times. When I finally turn it off I just lie there, telling myself to get up, but I cannot/will not. I yell at myself in my head to put my feet over the edge of the bed and get up. Usually I lie there for about 30 mins, sometimes up to an hour. I'm pretty sure it's just psychological so I was wondering if there were any tips to get over whatever mind barrier I have.\n\nWhen I am up, I am fine. A bit groggy to start with but usually good to go within a half an hour or so.\n\nThanks.", "How do I get out of bed immediately in the morning? I usually get at least 6-7 hours of sleep each night (12/1 - 7am). I sleep on a very expensive mattress and linen.\n\nI do not suffer from depression (as far as I know). I eat healthy, attend a gym (yes, I lift) 4-5 times a week, train for and play a cardio intensive sport.\n\nI use a sleep tracking app and when the alarm goes off I snooze at least 3 times. When I finally turn it off I just lie there, telling myself to get up, but I cannot/will not. I yell at myself in my head to put my feet over the edge of the bed and get up. Usually I lie there for about 30 mins, sometimes up to an hour. I'm pretty sure it's just psychological so I was wondering if there were any tips to get over whatever mind barrier I have.\n\nWhen I am up, I am fine. A bit groggy to start with but usually good to go within a half an hour or so.\n\nThanks.", "How do I get out of bed immediately in the morning? I usually get at least 6-7 hours of sleep each night (12/1 - 7am). I sleep on a very expensive mattress and linen.\n\nI do not suffer from depression (as far as I know). I eat healthy, attend a gym (yes, I lift) 4-5 times a week, train for and play a cardio intensive sport.\n\nI use a sleep tracking app and when the alarm goes off I snooze at least 3 times. When I finally turn it off I just lie there, telling myself to get up, but I cannot/will not. I yell at myself in my head to put my feet over the edge of the bed and get up. Usually I lie there for about 30 mins, sometimes up to an hour. I'm pretty sure it's just psychological so I was wondering if there were any tips to get over whatever mind barrier I have.\n\nWhen I am up, I am fine. A bit groggy to start with but usually good to go within a half an hour or so.\n\nThanks." ]

[ "I put my smartphone in a sock in an awkward place so I have to engage my brain to turn the alarm off. Cheap alternative to the moving/puzzle alarm clocks.\nThe classic style of alarm clock (wind-up/bells) is also hard to turn off by design.\n(first ever reddit comment - wish it was funnier)", "You sleep in cycles of 90 mins so plan on waking up at one of those intervals. You'll feel more rested because your rem sleep hasn't been disrupted and be ready to get out of bed.", "Keep a bottle of water close by, perhaps by a window to stay cool, and drink it when you wake up, you'll feel more awake within 5-10 minutes, still gives you time to wake yourself up too. ", "As soon as light hits your eyes you'll find that it is difficult to go back to sleep. As soon as your alarm goes off turn on a bedside lamp...or invest in The Clapper. I read the book The Habit Factor and it said that a little reward helps establish a desired behavior. If you get out of bed right away, you could reward yourself with a Hershey's Kiss until the habit is established, for ex." ]

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