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[ "Remove crystal from watch Hey I have a small fragment stuck inside my watch (where the hands turn), I need to take out the crystal to dispose of the fragment. Anyone know to do this?\nHere's a pic: http://m.imgur.com/QUjV4xD", "Remove crystal from watch Hey I have a small fragment stuck inside my watch (where the hands turn), I need to take out the crystal to dispose of the fragment. Anyone know to do this?\nHere's a pic: http://m.imgur.com/QUjV4xD" ]

[ "You go in through the back! Dont remove the crystal.\n\nUnscrew (or pop off, depending on type) the back of the watch. \n\nThen there is a small hole by the winding stem--push a pin in there to pull out the stem. \n\nhttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-ix89RapSK4\n\nThen the whole movement, dial, hands, should come out the back of the case. \n\n\nFish out the piece. \n\nPut the movement back in carefully. \n\nPut the stem back in. It'll just click in.\n\nPut back on again. \n\nGood to go!\n\n", "Take it to a jewelry store and have them do it. Even if it costs you a couple bucks, it's better than breaking the thing trying to do it yourself. " ]

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[ "Avoiding Tilting in competitions Regardless of what I play, whether it's bowling, basketball, Smash, Pokemon, Team Fortress 2, or so on, it always seems like every time I play for more than 15 minutes, my ability to do any of these things dives down significantly. Any good tips to make sure I'm playing my best, or to at least recover from a losing streak?", "Avoiding Tilting in competitions Regardless of what I play, whether it's bowling, basketball, Smash, Pokemon, Team Fortress 2, or so on, it always seems like every time I play for more than 15 minutes, my ability to do any of these things dives down significantly. Any good tips to make sure I'm playing my best, or to at least recover from a losing streak?", "Avoiding Tilting in competitions Regardless of what I play, whether it's bowling, basketball, Smash, Pokemon, Team Fortress 2, or so on, it always seems like every time I play for more than 15 minutes, my ability to do any of these things dives down significantly. Any good tips to make sure I'm playing my best, or to at least recover from a losing streak?" ]

[ "Tilting occurs when one is relying too heavily on intuition to perform in any given skill-centered field.\n\nTL;DR and actual LPT at end\n\nWhen working off of intuition, the dopamine response is critical; it gives you the little burst of neural energy that leads to that psycho-computational kick that we call \"intuition\". Basically, dopamine is what gives us the confidence to perform based on gut feeling as opposed to deeper understanding. The studies attest to this and show that when dopamine receptor activity is high, tasks requiring intuitive and sub-conscious understanding become easier because the dopamine just acts as a general cognitive catalyst, making inter-neural communication \"easier\". This is why things like amphetamine, which directly raise dopamine to unnatural levels across the brain, are banned as performance enhancing substances in sports, and other skilled fields like chess for example.\n\nThe problem is that dopamine receptors quickly become satiated and down-regulate, meaning that dopamine activity levels off and reaches equilibrium. This can happen in a matter of minutes. So when you first start your task and you have that initial kick of excitement and anticipation, dopamine levels climb, and performance improves momentarily. However, the brain often tries to restore chemical equilibrium because if dopamine levels stay too high for too long, unusual psychological disturbances may result, such as an acute psychotic break or in some extreme cases where individuals have congenital dopamine abnormalities, full blown schizophrenia. \n\nThis dopamine connection has many implications. For example, In certain individuals who posses genes or mutations that allow for dopamine levels to remain high for longer periods of time without destabilizing ones neuro-chemistry, we often observe what is typically called \"talent\". These people posses certain neurological traits that allow for dopamine to support intuitive-based processing for longer periods of time, which allows for more and better practice and enhanced learning which eventually manifests as \"natural ability' or \"talent\" and so on. On the other end of the spectrum, some people's dopamine down regulates too easily. This leads to a class of conditions which include ADD and ADHD. These individuals are equally intelligent, however they have difficulty maintaining dopamine levels for long periods of time and as a result their attention span suffers which typically makes it difficult to ever actually put in enough time to attain a high level of performance at a given skill set. It is then no surprise that drugs that treat ADD and ADHD increase dopamine levels in the brain.\n\nSo how does this help us avoid tilting? Well, we've already seen that dopamine is linked to intuitive performance, so one solution is to use medication to attain enhanced dopamine activity. This results in dramatic increases in performance and the ability to sustain performance over long periods of time, but eventually, such high dopamine levels for so long cause the brain to overcompensate, and dopamine levels inevitably plummit. The real long term solution is to rely less on intuition. This can be accomplished by expanding your technical knowledge of a given task. The more technical you are, the less you have to rely on intuition and consequently, dopamine. Typically, individuals who attain genius-level performance, are highly technical. Of course, they typically possess dopamine talents as well, but they are capable of consistently delivering a high level of performance on command because they are much more deliberate and technical than the average Joe and do not rely on unreliable, dopamine based intuitive performance. This is why a lot of geniuses, despite being depressed, still produce. Interestingly enough, the dopamine-talent thing is also why geniuses are often associated with schizophrenia, a group of diseases which are thought to be closely tied in with abnormally high levels of dopamine. After all, the greatest geniuses ever certainly had quite a bit of technique as well as dopaminergic talent.\n\nTL;DR Dopamine levels are high when beginning a new task, which results in a boost of intuition and performance. Due to evolutionary defense mechanisms, the brain overcompensates, lowering dopamine back to normal levels, decreasing performance and leading to tilting. \n\nActual LPT: Know your craft. Be as technical and deliberate as possible so you don't need to rely on unreliable dopamine-based intuitive performance.\n", "Somehow when playing confidently you seem to bring the best of your game, call it good vibes or midly intimidating your opponents I have found it useful to play as if you have already won. \n\n**To win any battle you must fight as if you're already dead**\n*-Miyamoto Musashi*", "I usually tilt most when I'm hungry. \nBut other than that, if I find I have a losing streak of more than 3 games, or after a certain amount of time where you feel a little fed up/angry, I know it's time to have a break. Either play another game that's not so competitive (I like osu! for this) for a while, or go do something else. It usually takes me the rest of the day stop tilting, otherwise I'm in some massive chain of salt forever. \nThis is regarding video games, and how I personally handle it " ]

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[ "Asking for Money I'm Owed by an Employer I babysit regularly for a boy who lives next door to me; I pick him up from the nanny and bring him to tutoring and back. I don't see the parents when I do this, nor do I arrange times with them anymore because I do this every week. They, as a result, haven't paid me for four weeks. They now owe me $120. I asked when a good time would be to arrange payment and they gave me a date but when I followed up the day of, they said they were busy. I said if it was easier they could just drop the money off in my mailbox, so they said they would do that. It's been a week since that conversation and still no follow up. I texted again asking when a good time would be to meet and no response. I need to buy clothing and books for college soon, and I don't know how to forcefully ask for this money without coming off as pushy or burning bridges. What's the polite way to do this??", "Asking for Money I'm Owed by an Employer I babysit regularly for a boy who lives next door to me; I pick him up from the nanny and bring him to tutoring and back. I don't see the parents when I do this, nor do I arrange times with them anymore because I do this every week. They, as a result, haven't paid me for four weeks. They now owe me $120. I asked when a good time would be to arrange payment and they gave me a date but when I followed up the day of, they said they were busy. I said if it was easier they could just drop the money off in my mailbox, so they said they would do that. It's been a week since that conversation and still no follow up. I texted again asking when a good time would be to meet and no response. I need to buy clothing and books for college soon, and I don't know how to forcefully ask for this money without coming off as pushy or burning bridges. What's the polite way to do this??", "Asking for Money I'm Owed by an Employer I babysit regularly for a boy who lives next door to me; I pick him up from the nanny and bring him to tutoring and back. I don't see the parents when I do this, nor do I arrange times with them anymore because I do this every week. They, as a result, haven't paid me for four weeks. They now owe me $120. I asked when a good time would be to arrange payment and they gave me a date but when I followed up the day of, they said they were busy. I said if it was easier they could just drop the money off in my mailbox, so they said they would do that. It's been a week since that conversation and still no follow up. I texted again asking when a good time would be to meet and no response. I need to buy clothing and books for college soon, and I don't know how to forcefully ask for this money without coming off as pushy or burning bridges. What's the polite way to do this??", "Asking for Money I'm Owed by an Employer I babysit regularly for a boy who lives next door to me; I pick him up from the nanny and bring him to tutoring and back. I don't see the parents when I do this, nor do I arrange times with them anymore because I do this every week. They, as a result, haven't paid me for four weeks. They now owe me $120. I asked when a good time would be to arrange payment and they gave me a date but when I followed up the day of, they said they were busy. I said if it was easier they could just drop the money off in my mailbox, so they said they would do that. It's been a week since that conversation and still no follow up. I texted again asking when a good time would be to meet and no response. I need to buy clothing and books for college soon, and I don't know how to forcefully ask for this money without coming off as pushy or burning bridges. What's the polite way to do this??", "Asking for Money I'm Owed by an Employer I babysit regularly for a boy who lives next door to me; I pick him up from the nanny and bring him to tutoring and back. I don't see the parents when I do this, nor do I arrange times with them anymore because I do this every week. They, as a result, haven't paid me for four weeks. They now owe me $120. I asked when a good time would be to arrange payment and they gave me a date but when I followed up the day of, they said they were busy. I said if it was easier they could just drop the money off in my mailbox, so they said they would do that. It's been a week since that conversation and still no follow up. I texted again asking when a good time would be to meet and no response. I need to buy clothing and books for college soon, and I don't know how to forcefully ask for this money without coming off as pushy or burning bridges. What's the polite way to do this??", "Asking for Money I'm Owed by an Employer I babysit regularly for a boy who lives next door to me; I pick him up from the nanny and bring him to tutoring and back. I don't see the parents when I do this, nor do I arrange times with them anymore because I do this every week. They, as a result, haven't paid me for four weeks. They now owe me $120. I asked when a good time would be to arrange payment and they gave me a date but when I followed up the day of, they said they were busy. I said if it was easier they could just drop the money off in my mailbox, so they said they would do that. It's been a week since that conversation and still no follow up. I texted again asking when a good time would be to meet and no response. I need to buy clothing and books for college soon, and I don't know how to forcefully ask for this money without coming off as pushy or burning bridges. What's the polite way to do this??", "Asking for Money I'm Owed by an Employer I babysit regularly for a boy who lives next door to me; I pick him up from the nanny and bring him to tutoring and back. I don't see the parents when I do this, nor do I arrange times with them anymore because I do this every week. They, as a result, haven't paid me for four weeks. They now owe me $120. I asked when a good time would be to arrange payment and they gave me a date but when I followed up the day of, they said they were busy. I said if it was easier they could just drop the money off in my mailbox, so they said they would do that. It's been a week since that conversation and still no follow up. I texted again asking when a good time would be to meet and no response. I need to buy clothing and books for college soon, and I don't know how to forcefully ask for this money without coming off as pushy or burning bridges. What's the polite way to do this??", "Asking for Money I'm Owed by an Employer I babysit regularly for a boy who lives next door to me; I pick him up from the nanny and bring him to tutoring and back. I don't see the parents when I do this, nor do I arrange times with them anymore because I do this every week. They, as a result, haven't paid me for four weeks. They now owe me $120. I asked when a good time would be to arrange payment and they gave me a date but when I followed up the day of, they said they were busy. I said if it was easier they could just drop the money off in my mailbox, so they said they would do that. It's been a week since that conversation and still no follow up. I texted again asking when a good time would be to meet and no response. I need to buy clothing and books for college soon, and I don't know how to forcefully ask for this money without coming off as pushy or burning bridges. What's the polite way to do this??" ]

[ "Kidnap the boy. Ask for 1 million dollars in unmarked bills. Ask them to not contact police. You do the kidnapping, I will pick up the cash.", "I would suggest writing a letter and sending it in the mail. Be polite but firm.\n\n\"Dear Mr. and Mrs. ______,\n\nOver the past ___ weeks, I have worked ___ hours for you, performing ______ tasks. As we discussed earlier, I am owed $____ which I would appreciate you paying as soon as possible. \n\nSincerely,\n\n________", "I would follow up in writing, either a letter or email. You'll set a time frame for the payment of past due fees. Warn them that if they are non compliant within the time frame, then you will no longer be able to provide your service. I'm certain that your service is important enough for them to get you the money they owe you. Furthermore, I would set a payment schedule with them. For example, you are paid on the 1st and 15th of every month, or every other Friday. It sounds like they are taking advantage of you and you need to remember that you are the one providing the service they need, therefore, you can set some ground rules. Most importantly, don't let them push you back again. If you live close and see their son everyday, something can be arranged. Don't take no as an answer, or they will continue to take advantage of you and your services. Good luck!", "thank you 2 everyone for your advice!! i ended up writing a semi-formal email as suggested, especially reiterating that i need to pay a deposit for college (kind of a lie but). we'll see if that works!!", "Write a letter like /u/cld8 stated. I'm not sure if you're living with your parents or not, but you may wish to speak with them about it, as $120 isn't worth leaving them with a hostile neighbor situation when you leave for college. If it's your place, then do what /u/cld8 said. If you want to incorporate a human factor, reiterate that you are a self-funded college student and that you have bills coming due. ", "If/when they finally do pay you tell them that from now on you will need payment ahead of time. Like have the nanny give you the money or pay for a few weeks in advance. Otherwise you don't work for them. It's that simple. They've shown that they are either, really forgetful or trying to take advantage of you. By asking for \"pay before service\" this prevents them from swindling you. ", "If somevody doesn't pay you, quit and file a complaint with the relevant government agencies and/or sue. Build this habit theoughout your life. Please believe me, you do not want to deal with this any further.\n\nSource: had nightmare job which owed me 2k for 9 months", "I would recomend other ways to pay you that might be convient for them. Maybe paypal? If they refuse to pay you still then I would stop babysitting for them. They hired you cause they need your service. I'm sure there are other people who will pay you for your services. " ]

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[ "How to remove ice buildup from a driveway I live in Minnesota, and rent a duplex with an attached two stall driveway. Ask any Minnesotan, this winter has been one of the worst in recent memory. I work evenings, and have been trying to keep up with shoveling when it does snow, but have been working during the past couple of snowfalls. I went to shovel tonight, and was able to get 90% of the driveway, but discovered there is a significant buildup of ice at the foot of the driveway. This is due to the fact that the front of my driveway is at an incline.m In addition, the snow is seriously compacted from when the plow came through. I tried attacking the ice with my shovel to break it up, but this in turn broke my shovel. I'm gonna be picking another one up in the next day or two, but I was just wondering if anyone had any advice on how to get rid of an ice buildup. Thanks!", "How to remove ice buildup from a driveway I live in Minnesota, and rent a duplex with an attached two stall driveway. Ask any Minnesotan, this winter has been one of the worst in recent memory. I work evenings, and have been trying to keep up with shoveling when it does snow, but have been working during the past couple of snowfalls. I went to shovel tonight, and was able to get 90% of the driveway, but discovered there is a significant buildup of ice at the foot of the driveway. This is due to the fact that the front of my driveway is at an incline.m In addition, the snow is seriously compacted from when the plow came through. I tried attacking the ice with my shovel to break it up, but this in turn broke my shovel. I'm gonna be picking another one up in the next day or two, but I was just wondering if anyone had any advice on how to get rid of an ice buildup. Thanks!", "How to remove ice buildup from a driveway I live in Minnesota, and rent a duplex with an attached two stall driveway. Ask any Minnesotan, this winter has been one of the worst in recent memory. I work evenings, and have been trying to keep up with shoveling when it does snow, but have been working during the past couple of snowfalls. I went to shovel tonight, and was able to get 90% of the driveway, but discovered there is a significant buildup of ice at the foot of the driveway. This is due to the fact that the front of my driveway is at an incline.m In addition, the snow is seriously compacted from when the plow came through. I tried attacking the ice with my shovel to break it up, but this in turn broke my shovel. I'm gonna be picking another one up in the next day or two, but I was just wondering if anyone had any advice on how to get rid of an ice buildup. Thanks!", "How to remove ice buildup from a driveway I live in Minnesota, and rent a duplex with an attached two stall driveway. Ask any Minnesotan, this winter has been one of the worst in recent memory. I work evenings, and have been trying to keep up with shoveling when it does snow, but have been working during the past couple of snowfalls. I went to shovel tonight, and was able to get 90% of the driveway, but discovered there is a significant buildup of ice at the foot of the driveway. This is due to the fact that the front of my driveway is at an incline.m In addition, the snow is seriously compacted from when the plow came through. I tried attacking the ice with my shovel to break it up, but this in turn broke my shovel. I'm gonna be picking another one up in the next day or two, but I was just wondering if anyone had any advice on how to get rid of an ice buildup. Thanks!", "How to remove ice buildup from a driveway I live in Minnesota, and rent a duplex with an attached two stall driveway. Ask any Minnesotan, this winter has been one of the worst in recent memory. I work evenings, and have been trying to keep up with shoveling when it does snow, but have been working during the past couple of snowfalls. I went to shovel tonight, and was able to get 90% of the driveway, but discovered there is a significant buildup of ice at the foot of the driveway. This is due to the fact that the front of my driveway is at an incline.m In addition, the snow is seriously compacted from when the plow came through. I tried attacking the ice with my shovel to break it up, but this in turn broke my shovel. I'm gonna be picking another one up in the next day or two, but I was just wondering if anyone had any advice on how to get rid of an ice buildup. Thanks!" ]

[ "Get yourself a large ice chopper like [this](http://www.homedepot.com/p/Bigfoot-48-in-Heavy-Duty-V-Head-Ice-Chopper-with-Shock-Shield-1289-1/203109460?N=5yc1vZbx6x) the best way is to keep that snow off before it becomes compact (not always possible I know) but the ice chopper, salt and or a skid steer are about your only options. You could use a flame thrower but I hear law enforcement frowns upon that..", "I agree with the ice chopper. When I lived in Wisconsin most people had those. I would Aldo use a hammer. Just get down and swing it. I'm not the strongest person, so a hammer was easy to swing. Sounds like you have too much ice for that, though.", "There is a long heavy pole with a spade like tip used for helping digging post holes - used to break up rocks when the post digger is not getting through. My neighbor has one - got it from Harbor Freight. It's awesome. It's heavy so you just lift it a foot or so and drop it on the ice. ", "Put down some Road salt first, or if its too cold for that calcium or magnesium chloride or calcium chloride. Wait 15-20 minutes, then go at it with the ice chopper like everyone else posted. However you need to start splitting the ice from the edge or it wont do anything for thick ice.\n", "Ice chopper. Use it to break up the ice into chunks you can dig up. Crack the ice down to the driveway until you can get underneath the ice with a spade and dig the ice out." ]

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[ "How do I handle a year living with someone I don't get along with? I'm (23F) starting my masters in September so am moving into a flat soon with someone I know very well (22F) and because it's obviously cheaper in numbers a friend of a friend (22F) is also moving in with us. I've only met her once but from that experience alone, I'm already worried. I'm pretty easy going and she seems nice enough but we have very contrasting personalities so I'm not convinced we're going to get along terribly well or become BFFs or anything.\n\nSo please hit me up with some LPTs in how to deal with the situation if we end up not liking each other.", "How do I handle a year living with someone I don't get along with? I'm (23F) starting my masters in September so am moving into a flat soon with someone I know very well (22F) and because it's obviously cheaper in numbers a friend of a friend (22F) is also moving in with us. I've only met her once but from that experience alone, I'm already worried. I'm pretty easy going and she seems nice enough but we have very contrasting personalities so I'm not convinced we're going to get along terribly well or become BFFs or anything.\n\nSo please hit me up with some LPTs in how to deal with the situation if we end up not liking each other.", "How do I handle a year living with someone I don't get along with? I'm (23F) starting my masters in September so am moving into a flat soon with someone I know very well (22F) and because it's obviously cheaper in numbers a friend of a friend (22F) is also moving in with us. I've only met her once but from that experience alone, I'm already worried. I'm pretty easy going and she seems nice enough but we have very contrasting personalities so I'm not convinced we're going to get along terribly well or become BFFs or anything.\n\nSo please hit me up with some LPTs in how to deal with the situation if we end up not liking each other.", "How do I handle a year living with someone I don't get along with? I'm (23F) starting my masters in September so am moving into a flat soon with someone I know very well (22F) and because it's obviously cheaper in numbers a friend of a friend (22F) is also moving in with us. I've only met her once but from that experience alone, I'm already worried. I'm pretty easy going and she seems nice enough but we have very contrasting personalities so I'm not convinced we're going to get along terribly well or become BFFs or anything.\n\nSo please hit me up with some LPTs in how to deal with the situation if we end up not liking each other.", "How do I handle a year living with someone I don't get along with? I'm (23F) starting my masters in September so am moving into a flat soon with someone I know very well (22F) and because it's obviously cheaper in numbers a friend of a friend (22F) is also moving in with us. I've only met her once but from that experience alone, I'm already worried. I'm pretty easy going and she seems nice enough but we have very contrasting personalities so I'm not convinced we're going to get along terribly well or become BFFs or anything.\n\nSo please hit me up with some LPTs in how to deal with the situation if we end up not liking each other.", "How do I handle a year living with someone I don't get along with? I'm (23F) starting my masters in September so am moving into a flat soon with someone I know very well (22F) and because it's obviously cheaper in numbers a friend of a friend (22F) is also moving in with us. I've only met her once but from that experience alone, I'm already worried. I'm pretty easy going and she seems nice enough but we have very contrasting personalities so I'm not convinced we're going to get along terribly well or become BFFs or anything.\n\nSo please hit me up with some LPTs in how to deal with the situation if we end up not liking each other.", "How do I handle a year living with someone I don't get along with? I'm (23F) starting my masters in September so am moving into a flat soon with someone I know very well (22F) and because it's obviously cheaper in numbers a friend of a friend (22F) is also moving in with us. I've only met her once but from that experience alone, I'm already worried. I'm pretty easy going and she seems nice enough but we have very contrasting personalities so I'm not convinced we're going to get along terribly well or become BFFs or anything.\n\nSo please hit me up with some LPTs in how to deal with the situation if we end up not liking each other.", "How do I handle a year living with someone I don't get along with? I'm (23F) starting my masters in September so am moving into a flat soon with someone I know very well (22F) and because it's obviously cheaper in numbers a friend of a friend (22F) is also moving in with us. I've only met her once but from that experience alone, I'm already worried. I'm pretty easy going and she seems nice enough but we have very contrasting personalities so I'm not convinced we're going to get along terribly well or become BFFs or anything.\n\nSo please hit me up with some LPTs in how to deal with the situation if we end up not liking each other." ]

[ "Don't expect to be bffs. Keep your expectations minimal, but keep some hope. Dont take anything personally. Figure out your super-basic minimum standards like rent on time and no damage to my stuff. Stick to those, and let everything else slide. It's a great applied lesson in what you can and can't control when living with others.\n\nThat said, you'll find some common ground eventually. You've only met once, it is waaayy too early to worry. \n\nIt will be ok. (Even if it goes sour, it's only a year.)", "1. Extending a friendly gesture first is always the best bet. Sometimes people get stuck in the \"are they friendly or hostile?\" phase which results in both parties withholding warmth until they feel 'safe.'\n\n2. Be careful of your own assumptions and interpretations, and always question whether something is a fact or an assumption. People have different personalities, culture, upbringing etc and just because they don't do something you expect \"everybody should know/do\" doesn't necessarily mean anything offensive. \n\n3. You don't have to be BFFs. You just have to not ruin each other's days. \n", "I would go even further than to say don't be bffs - don't be friends. Be flatmates. Draw up a house contract that stipulates stuff like having guests over, having friends sleep over, cleaning etc. Have regular (depending on how well things go, once a month/every two weeks) house meetings to discuss \"business\" stuff where people bring stuff up that bothers them, but don't expect to socialise outside of that. Best case scenario, you'll have a good living situation, worst case scenario, you'll have the tools to deal with a less than ideal living situation. In my experience, a more formalised living arrangement in a house share works much better than a more informal \"living with friends\" expectation where you don't really have the avenues to bring up things that bother you without them turning into \"criticising your friend\". ", "Spend more time in the library and less in the flat, but be open to talking to her and focus on common interests. Plus a good night out getting shitfaced together may help. Or not. ", "Smoke lots of reefer and hide out, buy paper plates, plastic silverware, and hide your toilet paper. ", "Don't do it in the first place.\n\nWhen you have such trepidations before you even start it is bad juju.", "I had to live with someone very unpleasant in my first year of college and learned a few things.\n\n1. Be nice, he or she may not be nice to you, but when you see or talk to your roommate try and be nice to create a positive environment\n\n2. You don't have to be their best friend, hangout with your friends and just do your own thing\n\nYou'll get through it just remember to treat others the way you want to be treated. Hope I helped!", "I have had this situation a number of times. TBH, I'm not easy to live with. (I much prefer to be alone.) \n\nThere is a system that kind of worked for me and my worst roommate. I would take notes when something bothered her and I quit or continued and take notes of things that she did that bothered me. If refused to not do something that drove me mad, I would remind her of things that I don't do. \n\nExample: She liked to start her laundry at 5:00. She would sing while she worked. The washing machine was right outside my bedroom window, thus I had to get up at 5. I worked in a bar, so I would get home around 3:00. I would remind her that I didn't wake her up coming in. That didn't work. So I would remind her of her weird, arbitrary rule about having no food in the house that couldn't be stored in the fridge. (Try that with a banana.) \n\nWith this particular roommate, it almost never worked. She was a terrible person. But I learned this method with her and used it, though much more lightly, with the 5 roommates that followed her over the years and it helped quite a bit. \n\nAlso, stating a list of reasons for a complaint instead of just \"Please don't do this.\" helps. \n\nMy last roommate kept his food trash in his room. I asked him over and over to not do it. \"Bring it to the kitchen, I'll take care of it!\" \n\nFinally, one day when I was bitching about it, I mentioned how much money I had spent to get rid of the rats and how badly I didn't want them to return. His response was like \"Rats?!?!?!\" and the problem was solved. " ]

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[ "How do you stay productive and motivated while working from home? I don't have a \"normal\" job and spend a lot of time in my room and at my desk. Sometimes I have trouble staying motivated and productive with this lifestyle and I was wondering what other freelancers do to get around this! ", "How do you stay productive and motivated while working from home? I don't have a \"normal\" job and spend a lot of time in my room and at my desk. Sometimes I have trouble staying motivated and productive with this lifestyle and I was wondering what other freelancers do to get around this! ", "How do you stay productive and motivated while working from home? I don't have a \"normal\" job and spend a lot of time in my room and at my desk. Sometimes I have trouble staying motivated and productive with this lifestyle and I was wondering what other freelancers do to get around this! ", "How do you stay productive and motivated while working from home? I don't have a \"normal\" job and spend a lot of time in my room and at my desk. Sometimes I have trouble staying motivated and productive with this lifestyle and I was wondering what other freelancers do to get around this! ", "How do you stay productive and motivated while working from home? I don't have a \"normal\" job and spend a lot of time in my room and at my desk. Sometimes I have trouble staying motivated and productive with this lifestyle and I was wondering what other freelancers do to get around this! ", "How do you stay productive and motivated while working from home? I don't have a \"normal\" job and spend a lot of time in my room and at my desk. Sometimes I have trouble staying motivated and productive with this lifestyle and I was wondering what other freelancers do to get around this! ", "How do you stay productive and motivated while working from home? I don't have a \"normal\" job and spend a lot of time in my room and at my desk. Sometimes I have trouble staying motivated and productive with this lifestyle and I was wondering what other freelancers do to get around this! ", "How do you stay productive and motivated while working from home? I don't have a \"normal\" job and spend a lot of time in my room and at my desk. Sometimes I have trouble staying motivated and productive with this lifestyle and I was wondering what other freelancers do to get around this! ", "How do you stay productive and motivated while working from home? I don't have a \"normal\" job and spend a lot of time in my room and at my desk. Sometimes I have trouble staying motivated and productive with this lifestyle and I was wondering what other freelancers do to get around this! " ]

[ "Make sure that your work space is set aside for only work. Remove any other distractions, as much as possible. Always dress as if you were going into the office (at least office casual), including shoes! You would be surprised how much that alone will help you feel more motivated.", "A while back I read some tips that someone posted on this subject. Not here but some other forum.\n\nWhat helped them was getting PO Box for mail. Every morning they would get their coffee and drive to the post office to get the mail. Basically it felt like their morning commute. Once the returned they headed to their office. \n\nCan't say this will help you but it seemed to have helped others.", "My personal ritual for telecommuting days:\n1. Get up, take care of hygiene - wash face, brush teeth, etc\n\n2. Wear fresh clothes (at least anything you didn't sleep in the night before). I like the suggestion of wearing shoes\n\n3. Make tea/coffee, fill water bottle that I keep on my desk\n\n4. Make a to-do list of tasks with broken down sub-tasks. In my line of work, not just \"create proposal,\" but \"Outline bid items\" \"Fill in selection items\" \"request estimate from x\" \"request estimate from y\" \"pull budget actuals from a\" and on and on and on.\n\n5. Get something crossed off the list\n\n6. Repeat step 5 until I get distracted\n\n7. Realize I'm leaning back with my feet up on the desk on Reddit\n\n8. Put feet back on floor sit up, pick an item to complete\n\n9. Get back in a working groove, put my feet back up on the desk while still working on something productive\n\n10. Repeat steps 7 through 9 until the end of my dedicated working day\n\nI like to have my to-do list hand written on a full size sheet of paper because they physical act of crossing it off seems to help my motivation when absolutely everything else I'm doing is on my laptop. \n\nI also know that if I'm really off topic, just getting up and doing something that takes at least a few minutes \"re-sets\" me enough that I can sit down and pick a task item. My lists don't include absolutely every productive item I can do during the day, but it gives me a physical list to look at and pick something I may enjoy enough to stop whatever time waster I'm bothering with. ", "Like others have said. Have a dedicated office space that you designate as a 'work space.'\n\nIf you work for a company that allows you to work from home, just know that your presence and productivity will be extra scrutinized by management so it's best you stay focused and do your work. They are watching even if they tell you they aren't.", "Set a spacial place in your house, apartment, whathaveyou. \n\nCommit a schedule. Stick to it. Sometimes just something as simple as a time frame written out and stuck on a desk can help reinforce good time habits.\n\nSet a rewards system. A snack, 30 min of video games, smexy time with a preferred smexy person. But first, in order to get them, you gotta put int he two hours at the drawing board, or ", "Lock the door until all of my top priorities are done. Usually takes me all morning. Do the same after lunch for one hour.", "Leaving the house in the morning works wonders for me! I try to do some sort of errand first thing, go get myself a cup of coffee somewhere, take a walk while making a phone call, anything that forces me outside with clothes on and gets my heart beating a little gets me ready to not be in my comfy-mode", "Detach yourself from family and social settings. I'd love to be able to work on my laptop while my wife sits on the couch next to me watching T.V. - unfortunately it is not realistic.\n\nAct as though you are a business owner, not self employed. If you hired someone else to do the things you are currently doing, would you be satisfied with their rate of work at the same rate of pay as you are paying yourself?\n\nThe only successful people that were doing things from home were people that acted as though they were entrepreneurs, not just self employed. This includes freelancers that do stuff like write articles, image ", "* I use a timer (I love http://mytomatoes.com - the Pomodoro method!) Essentially, 25 minutes of work time, 5-10 minutes of break. Repeat. \n* I also keep a list of things to do for the day. I love crossing things off the list!\n* I minimize how often I check email (like, I will read the titles of incoming mail, but not open them until appointed email-readin' time.)" ]

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[ "Making money while unemployed I recently loss my job about a week ago (this economy eh?) and am currently 'funemployed' with more free time than I know what to do with. I have a BA in Environmental Science but I know there aren't too many jobs in my city for that degree so I've been bartending to get by. I want to know of a way to make some extra cash without the commitment of a new job. I'm moving to a new city in a couple months and don't want to screw over a new employer by leaving in a couple months so I just need a way to make some money temporarily. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!", "Making money while unemployed I recently loss my job about a week ago (this economy eh?) and am currently 'funemployed' with more free time than I know what to do with. I have a BA in Environmental Science but I know there aren't too many jobs in my city for that degree so I've been bartending to get by. I want to know of a way to make some extra cash without the commitment of a new job. I'm moving to a new city in a couple months and don't want to screw over a new employer by leaving in a couple months so I just need a way to make some money temporarily. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!", "Making money while unemployed I recently loss my job about a week ago (this economy eh?) and am currently 'funemployed' with more free time than I know what to do with. I have a BA in Environmental Science but I know there aren't too many jobs in my city for that degree so I've been bartending to get by. I want to know of a way to make some extra cash without the commitment of a new job. I'm moving to a new city in a couple months and don't want to screw over a new employer by leaving in a couple months so I just need a way to make some money temporarily. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!", "Making money while unemployed I recently loss my job about a week ago (this economy eh?) and am currently 'funemployed' with more free time than I know what to do with. I have a BA in Environmental Science but I know there aren't too many jobs in my city for that degree so I've been bartending to get by. I want to know of a way to make some extra cash without the commitment of a new job. I'm moving to a new city in a couple months and don't want to screw over a new employer by leaving in a couple months so I just need a way to make some money temporarily. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!" ]

[ "Temp. jobs are great. You can generally walk in without much background into a field and make some decent cash for a day or two. Not only that, but it also doesn't commit you to a whole lot because you're not really filling a role. It also gives you a lot of experiences in new fields, which is generally beneficial. Good, non-committing job(s) all around.", "Try doing some freelance work. I'm assuming as a graduate with a degree in Environmental Science, you would be pretty good at research, analysis, and report writing. Probably someone organized as well. You can find short term projects with these skills.\n\nTry looking at your local Craigslist and going to the 'gigs' section. You can also try [oDesk](http://www.odesk.com/), [freelancer](http://www.freelancer.com/).\n\nAnother option -become a virtual assistant! - http://zirtual.com/careers/", "See this thread for ideas:\n\nhttp://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/1bsnou/redditors_who_have_additional_income_what_do_you/", "Market research pays quite well for an hour or two you'd otherwise be doing nothing with. There are a few services around that will contact you when they need to fill spots. I once got paid $110 to watch Seinfeld for an hour with electrodes attached to my head!" ]

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[ "How to soundproof a room, in the cheapest way possible I'm boarding in a basement apartment, and my room is right next to the other boarder, even sharing the same wall. Sadly, the wall is quite thin, probably without insulation, and the door is rather thin, all in all, not doing much to block out sound. I tend to be up late nights, and the other boarder is an incredibly light sleeper (as in, if a mouse were to yawn in a fifty foot radius of her while she was trying to sleep, she'd probably wake up with a start). Is there a low budget way to soundproof my room, or at least the small area around my computer (I tend to be up late chatting and playing video games) so that I can be up, making some amount of noise, but still sound very quiet in her room. Also, my pc is stationed in the corner of my room, directly opposite of where her room is located. Thanks!", "How to soundproof a room, in the cheapest way possible I'm boarding in a basement apartment, and my room is right next to the other boarder, even sharing the same wall. Sadly, the wall is quite thin, probably without insulation, and the door is rather thin, all in all, not doing much to block out sound. I tend to be up late nights, and the other boarder is an incredibly light sleeper (as in, if a mouse were to yawn in a fifty foot radius of her while she was trying to sleep, she'd probably wake up with a start). Is there a low budget way to soundproof my room, or at least the small area around my computer (I tend to be up late chatting and playing video games) so that I can be up, making some amount of noise, but still sound very quiet in her room. Also, my pc is stationed in the corner of my room, directly opposite of where her room is located. Thanks!", "How to soundproof a room, in the cheapest way possible I'm boarding in a basement apartment, and my room is right next to the other boarder, even sharing the same wall. Sadly, the wall is quite thin, probably without insulation, and the door is rather thin, all in all, not doing much to block out sound. I tend to be up late nights, and the other boarder is an incredibly light sleeper (as in, if a mouse were to yawn in a fifty foot radius of her while she was trying to sleep, she'd probably wake up with a start). Is there a low budget way to soundproof my room, or at least the small area around my computer (I tend to be up late chatting and playing video games) so that I can be up, making some amount of noise, but still sound very quiet in her room. Also, my pc is stationed in the corner of my room, directly opposite of where her room is located. Thanks!", "How to soundproof a room, in the cheapest way possible I'm boarding in a basement apartment, and my room is right next to the other boarder, even sharing the same wall. Sadly, the wall is quite thin, probably without insulation, and the door is rather thin, all in all, not doing much to block out sound. I tend to be up late nights, and the other boarder is an incredibly light sleeper (as in, if a mouse were to yawn in a fifty foot radius of her while she was trying to sleep, she'd probably wake up with a start). Is there a low budget way to soundproof my room, or at least the small area around my computer (I tend to be up late chatting and playing video games) so that I can be up, making some amount of noise, but still sound very quiet in her room. Also, my pc is stationed in the corner of my room, directly opposite of where her room is located. Thanks!", "How to soundproof a room, in the cheapest way possible I'm boarding in a basement apartment, and my room is right next to the other boarder, even sharing the same wall. Sadly, the wall is quite thin, probably without insulation, and the door is rather thin, all in all, not doing much to block out sound. I tend to be up late nights, and the other boarder is an incredibly light sleeper (as in, if a mouse were to yawn in a fifty foot radius of her while she was trying to sleep, she'd probably wake up with a start). Is there a low budget way to soundproof my room, or at least the small area around my computer (I tend to be up late chatting and playing video games) so that I can be up, making some amount of noise, but still sound very quiet in her room. Also, my pc is stationed in the corner of my room, directly opposite of where her room is located. Thanks!", "How to soundproof a room, in the cheapest way possible I'm boarding in a basement apartment, and my room is right next to the other boarder, even sharing the same wall. Sadly, the wall is quite thin, probably without insulation, and the door is rather thin, all in all, not doing much to block out sound. I tend to be up late nights, and the other boarder is an incredibly light sleeper (as in, if a mouse were to yawn in a fifty foot radius of her while she was trying to sleep, she'd probably wake up with a start). Is there a low budget way to soundproof my room, or at least the small area around my computer (I tend to be up late chatting and playing video games) so that I can be up, making some amount of noise, but still sound very quiet in her room. Also, my pc is stationed in the corner of my room, directly opposite of where her room is located. Thanks!", "How to soundproof a room, in the cheapest way possible I'm boarding in a basement apartment, and my room is right next to the other boarder, even sharing the same wall. Sadly, the wall is quite thin, probably without insulation, and the door is rather thin, all in all, not doing much to block out sound. I tend to be up late nights, and the other boarder is an incredibly light sleeper (as in, if a mouse were to yawn in a fifty foot radius of her while she was trying to sleep, she'd probably wake up with a start). Is there a low budget way to soundproof my room, or at least the small area around my computer (I tend to be up late chatting and playing video games) so that I can be up, making some amount of noise, but still sound very quiet in her room. Also, my pc is stationed in the corner of my room, directly opposite of where her room is located. Thanks!", "How to soundproof a room, in the cheapest way possible I'm boarding in a basement apartment, and my room is right next to the other boarder, even sharing the same wall. Sadly, the wall is quite thin, probably without insulation, and the door is rather thin, all in all, not doing much to block out sound. I tend to be up late nights, and the other boarder is an incredibly light sleeper (as in, if a mouse were to yawn in a fifty foot radius of her while she was trying to sleep, she'd probably wake up with a start). Is there a low budget way to soundproof my room, or at least the small area around my computer (I tend to be up late chatting and playing video games) so that I can be up, making some amount of noise, but still sound very quiet in her room. Also, my pc is stationed in the corner of my room, directly opposite of where her room is located. Thanks!" ]

[ "Hanging thick/moving blankets on the walls can help. Find the fire retardant kind that sometimes hang in elevators. You can usually find them at thrift stores and goodwill really cheap.", "Use drywall anchors and some drywall screws to attach carpets along the wall. Search cragislist for free carpets. People will usually throw them out when they install hardwood floors.", "Isn't it also the responsibility of your neighbor to do something on her side (such as some of the suggestions others have offered)? Ear plugs for her, white noise, carpeting on the walls, heavy fabric curtain around her door? Also, what about the both of you contacting the landlord to insulate the wall? It's not that expensive, all things considered. As an aside, you probably know not to have any speakers touching the walls... sound travels incredibly upon contact. Good luck finding a solution, and to your neighbor also. She's lucky to have you as her neighbor; some people would not be so considerate by far.", "Whatever you decide to hang/put in between your space and theirs leave a small gap. Like an inch is all it would take. If you attach anything directly to the wall the sound can still radiate through it. Think of tapping on glass vs tapping on something that is right in front of the glass but not touching the glass. \nLook at this build for a \"stagger stud wall\". http://www.soundproofingcompany.com/soundproofing101/building-a-staggered-stud-wall/\nThis probably won't be feasible for you but the idea is what you need to be aware of. Hang a curtain or rug or blankets but remember the gap.\nThe one exception that i'm aware of to this rule is mass loaded vinyl. http://www.homedepot.com/p/4-ft-x-8-ft-Acoustical-Barrier-DB348X96BX/100663624\nIt's expensive but can be directly applied to the wall you share.\n\nGood luck.", "So I didn't know for ages about noise cancelling headphones. I know this doesn't answer your request, but it might be useful. I had a similar situation - next office very noisy.\nNoise cancelling headphones take bstteries and actively cancel out surrounding sound - I think using interference but I could be wrong here.\nThey cost a bit, but are really really worth it, especially for long commutes/air travel etc. \n\nAs for soundproof - I don't know where you kive, but I saw that soundproofing to stick on walls is a fraction of the price on ebay vs at Bunnings. I don't know how permanent you want your solution to be. ", "Headphones, and get the noise cancelling things on the walls but you don't need to cover the walls with them even though it's a better choice. You can actually place them anywhere the noise will bounce off your walls to help mitigate noise. And fill your room with furniture or space out your furniture around the room better so that a wall isn't just \"bare\".", "Carpet with insulator underneath will drown out your foot steps etc.\nIf you do a lot of pick up and put down on your table then use a soft mat (easily available)\nThe more wood furniture you have the better it'll insulate the noise.\nYou can try to be as quiet as possible but that thin wall is not gonna contain the noise.", "Best advice I can give you is to get some wired or wireless headphones. The only way to soundproof a room like this would be to build another wall between the two of you. Carpet, foam, etc only absorb sound to make it echo less. None of those will help your transmission issue." ]

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[ "Removing the Smell of Smoke from a House I searched, and most of the tips I found were for cars and such, so hopefully you'll forgive me if this is a duplicate question...\n\nI'm in the process of selling a home, and we had a number of showings this weekend, with a lot of feedback coming back that the house smells of smoke. We haven't smoked in the house in months, and the carpet & drapes have been cleaned, most of the furniture removed, etc. \n\nAny suggestions for more completely removing this smell, short of constantly spraying Febreeze & whatnot? Your help is appreciated.", "Removing the Smell of Smoke from a House I searched, and most of the tips I found were for cars and such, so hopefully you'll forgive me if this is a duplicate question...\n\nI'm in the process of selling a home, and we had a number of showings this weekend, with a lot of feedback coming back that the house smells of smoke. We haven't smoked in the house in months, and the carpet & drapes have been cleaned, most of the furniture removed, etc. \n\nAny suggestions for more completely removing this smell, short of constantly spraying Febreeze & whatnot? Your help is appreciated.", "Removing the Smell of Smoke from a House I searched, and most of the tips I found were for cars and such, so hopefully you'll forgive me if this is a duplicate question...\n\nI'm in the process of selling a home, and we had a number of showings this weekend, with a lot of feedback coming back that the house smells of smoke. We haven't smoked in the house in months, and the carpet & drapes have been cleaned, most of the furniture removed, etc. \n\nAny suggestions for more completely removing this smell, short of constantly spraying Febreeze & whatnot? Your help is appreciated.", "Removing the Smell of Smoke from a House I searched, and most of the tips I found were for cars and such, so hopefully you'll forgive me if this is a duplicate question...\n\nI'm in the process of selling a home, and we had a number of showings this weekend, with a lot of feedback coming back that the house smells of smoke. We haven't smoked in the house in months, and the carpet & drapes have been cleaned, most of the furniture removed, etc. \n\nAny suggestions for more completely removing this smell, short of constantly spraying Febreeze & whatnot? Your help is appreciated.", "Removing the Smell of Smoke from a House I searched, and most of the tips I found were for cars and such, so hopefully you'll forgive me if this is a duplicate question...\n\nI'm in the process of selling a home, and we had a number of showings this weekend, with a lot of feedback coming back that the house smells of smoke. We haven't smoked in the house in months, and the carpet & drapes have been cleaned, most of the furniture removed, etc. \n\nAny suggestions for more completely removing this smell, short of constantly spraying Febreeze & whatnot? Your help is appreciated." ]

[ "You might have to paint.\n\nLong-term smoking causes the smoke to seep into the drywall, making it impossible for the house to just \"air out\" on its own. They make paint that supposedly removes the smoke residue from the walls (I say supposedly because I've never seen it in action, so I can't personally vouch for it).\n\nI've also noticed a general musty smell that can sometimes be mistaken for an old cigarette smell when I've been away from my house for a few days. In those times, the air is off and the fans are off, so the house starts to smell a little...stale, I guess is the right word. Constant air circulation may also help.", "Put vinegar in some cups and put them at high places. I dont know if it works for long term smoking tho.", "Buy a plug in ionizer for $60 on Amazon. Read the reviews, I have one in my car and they are awesome.", "I would suggest washing the walls. And using lots of cleaner. You will end up painting it most likely. My boyfriend used to smoke, our walls look fine, but I started scrubbing one out of curiosity, and they are actually really yellow. Our house kind of smells, even though its been about 2 years since he stopped smoking.", "Clean all the walls with 409. Get a mister and apply it to the inside of the vents in the house as well. Be careful though. If you scrub too hard with 409, it will take paint off. " ]

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[ "How to beat crippling flight anxiety I have a severe panic disorder and would like to fly since not doing so immensely limits me every single day. ", "How to beat crippling flight anxiety I have a severe panic disorder and would like to fly since not doing so immensely limits me every single day. ", "How to beat crippling flight anxiety I have a severe panic disorder and would like to fly since not doing so immensely limits me every single day. ", "How to beat crippling flight anxiety I have a severe panic disorder and would like to fly since not doing so immensely limits me every single day. ", "How to beat crippling flight anxiety I have a severe panic disorder and would like to fly since not doing so immensely limits me every single day. " ]

[ "Outdoor exercise. We're too confined nowadays. Those of us who struggle with anxiety and similar ills lock ourselves away to sludge through our seemingly uncontrollable thoughts. While a gym is beneficial, I sincerely believe you need to be out in the world. Just walk if you have to. Perhaps, get a dog that'll drag you out there when you don't feel like it. Put the gadgets down more often and simply go..\n\nCombine that with a better diet and a new hobby and you'll see improvements in short time.", "Since the anxiety is specific to an activity, Xanax/Ativan is a great tool. Most people (including myself) eventually get to the point where it's more of a security blanket. I rarely take it when flying now, knowing I have it is good enough. \n\nIf you're experiencing crippling anxiety day-to-day, I'd suggest exercise, therapy, and maybe an SSRI.", "Been here. It will be okay, I promise. There's a lot of work but it will be worth it. I like the comment mentioning exercise. That's good.\n\nI didn't go out for a couple of years, and after that it's taken me several years to almost be normal - I stress almost, as I still sometimes get problems now but I have a few aces up my sleeve. See below...\n\nThe best advice I read about, or was told is below (not in any order):\n\nDesensitization: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desensitization_(psychology)\n\nDon't throw yourself in the deep end. Small and steady (I was told the words \"baby steps\" - sounds cheesy, but you have to take it very easy.) Chip away at those bad thoughts or situations.\n\nRead a few books: Anxiety and Phobia work books. This one was excellent: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Worry-Cure-worrying-start-living/dp/0749927240\n\nSpeak to someone if you can. See you doctor or ask to speak to someone in a field that can help you. I spoke to chap who worked with PTSD and he told me everything's a challenge and couldn't promise me a fix, but he did say he would give me the tools to help me cope. Knowing I was chipping away was better than knowing I was going to be fixed straight away, because if I came to the end of the course and I didn't feel better I think I would feel worse. So mental tools are the way to go.\n\nTry to avoid tablets. If they work for you then great, but I came to the realization that it starts with how you think. You don't want to depend on a tablet, else you think and worry that you will get the problems if you forget your tablets.\n\nIf you'd like to know, I couldn't go anywhere without the urge that I was going to vomit. I only felt truly safe at home, when I was alone or when I stood in a public toilet behind a locked door. I couldn't go to shops, wait in queues, pubs, restaurants, planes, buses and taxis. To anyone not in this situation I know it sounds odd - or even weird, but it's not. Don't think that people don't understand. Everyone has something that they don't cope well with and this is yours. It's a disorder and you have to retrain yourself to say that with the right frame of mind, you can retrain yourself to think differently. That's the key.\n\nSit down and write down your fears. Boil them down. For example, this is how my disorder was broken down and I live by it: \n\nI don't want to go outside. – Why?\nPeople. – Why?\nThey would see me vomit. – What's the issue?\nI don't want them to see me vomit? – Why?\nBecause I'll make a fool of myself? – What's the issue?\nBecause they'll think I'm weird for vomiting for no reason. – Why? Isn't it normal - could you be ill?\nBut I can't be ill all the time? – You won't and haven't vomited all the time.\nTrue. There's my break through. Because I had the thoughts didn't mean it was or wasn't going to happen, so I was on a knife edge every time I went out, but my first tool was knowing that it was 50/50 and not 0/100. Just thinking like that gave me a crossroads I never knew existed. I thought it was all negative, but in actual fact, it's more positive than that.\n\nAsk yourself: How do I allow myself - or give my self permission - to give myself a break? The journey to find \"how do I allow myself\" has given me some pretty decent mind tools how to cope. How would you give yourself a break from it all?\n\nIf you're on a plane and your safe zone is a toilet. Who cares if you keep getting up to escape? You may have the shits! Everyone can relate to that. My bad thoughts instantly say \"but people might think you're a terrorist for keep getting up and going to the toilet\". But my new 50/50 tool is now coming in saying \"but I may have the shits so this may be legit, so people will understand.\"\n\nIt will get better I promise you. The one thing I told myself when I was feeling stronger was go out there and KICK SOME ASS. When I mean ass, I mean KICK SOME BAD THOUGHTS. But I still walk places now and say quietly KICK SOME ASS JIM!\n\n\nI sincerely hope that helps. Feel free to ask me questions if I helped you. DM or otherwise and I'll try my best to help.\n\nKICK SOME ASS MAXLU96!\n\nps. Of course I'm not a doctor or professional, but this was my process to rebuild.\n", "Consider learning about the mechanics of how airplanes work, and maybe even take a short discovery flight with a flight instructor in a small plane. \n\nI was a little bit nervous about flying, though I loved airplanes as a kid, until a few flying lessons into it I got used to it. \n\nMany things are like this, and simply training yourself by doing it is the key. Just like you train your horse not to be scared of tarps flapping in the wind, we all have things that make us spook and many times can be trained the same way.", "My GF has that. She's been taking xanax for flight anxiety.\n\nAfter a while, she's starting to take less for each flight.\n\nShe's better now will still get panicky on a flight when there is turbulence. " ]

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[ "How to dry my clothes quickly. My dryer is broken and I washed my clothes their all wet and I have nothing to wear tomorrow. Is there a way I can have my clothes dry and not stinky by tomorrow morning or sooner?", "How to dry my clothes quickly. My dryer is broken and I washed my clothes their all wet and I have nothing to wear tomorrow. Is there a way I can have my clothes dry and not stinky by tomorrow morning or sooner?", "How to dry my clothes quickly. My dryer is broken and I washed my clothes their all wet and I have nothing to wear tomorrow. Is there a way I can have my clothes dry and not stinky by tomorrow morning or sooner?", "How to dry my clothes quickly. My dryer is broken and I washed my clothes their all wet and I have nothing to wear tomorrow. Is there a way I can have my clothes dry and not stinky by tomorrow morning or sooner?", "How to dry my clothes quickly. My dryer is broken and I washed my clothes their all wet and I have nothing to wear tomorrow. Is there a way I can have my clothes dry and not stinky by tomorrow morning or sooner?", "How to dry my clothes quickly. My dryer is broken and I washed my clothes their all wet and I have nothing to wear tomorrow. Is there a way I can have my clothes dry and not stinky by tomorrow morning or sooner?", "How to dry my clothes quickly. My dryer is broken and I washed my clothes their all wet and I have nothing to wear tomorrow. Is there a way I can have my clothes dry and not stinky by tomorrow morning or sooner?" ]

[ "Well hang them immediately, where they have plenty of space around them, hopefully in an area with some airflow. Doorways and windows sometimes work well. This is really not the best way, but perhaps a minimal first step to take for now, since I don't see any other replies yet.\n\nBest of luck to you.", "Bit late in the day here, but a desk fan will help. they don't cool or heat anything, but they keep the flow of air going, and that's what's vital for clothes drying quickly.", "This helps me when I'm travelling: after washing clothes, I wring them out then roll them up on a dry towel and wring those together or press down. The towel will absorb some of the excess moisture, speeding up the drying process. ", "Sometimes, when I wake up, and the only clean undewear I have is in the wash, I throw 'em in the microwave. Might take a while with bigger items of clothing, but still somewhat of an option.", "Hang the clothes near the boiler of your house. Careful not to put them too close though. If you have baseboard heading, I've found that that can work in heating clothes quickly. ", "\nAre you able to put them in the washer for an extra spin or two to get excess water out? \n\n\nI put my wet clothes on the hot water tank/boiler or on a radiator/heater. ", "If you have an important event to go to, just put the shirt and pants you need in the dryer, then throw in several dry towels. Sounds odd, but the dry towels will suck up a lot of the moisture. Once you pull the shirt and pants out, throw the rest of the washer load in, turn it on and go to the event.\n\nChange the lint filter every time, no exceptions. Poor airflow results in slow drying." ]

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[ "DIY way to protect a DSLR from light weather? I have a Nikon D3200. It is **not** listed for use in snow or rain. It is snowing right now, and I really want to use it but do not have the time or money to buy an expensive and clunky protector thingy. Thanks for any help you may be able to provide!", "DIY way to protect a DSLR from light weather? I have a Nikon D3200. It is **not** listed for use in snow or rain. It is snowing right now, and I really want to use it but do not have the time or money to buy an expensive and clunky protector thingy. Thanks for any help you may be able to provide!", "DIY way to protect a DSLR from light weather? I have a Nikon D3200. It is **not** listed for use in snow or rain. It is snowing right now, and I really want to use it but do not have the time or money to buy an expensive and clunky protector thingy. Thanks for any help you may be able to provide!" ]

[ "You can actually buy waterproof cases for your camera. I got one for my Nikon last year for around $10 off amazon. If you don't want to make one, just buy one.", "Gallon ziplock bag works the best for quick shoots in the snow or rain. Just cut a small triangle out of the bottom of one, and poke your lens through. If you have a lens hood screw that on now. You want to tape this triangle area to the outside edge of the lens, and wrap that tight with gaffer tape or similar material. Then you can just zip up the bag, and if you feel real fancy, cut out an eye hole for the view finder. ", "Cut a plastic bag, grocery bag, or small garbage bag's end. Open it just enough to let the end of the lens through. Tape the bag to the end of the lens, hopefully by the sun shield. Pull the bag over the camera. Depending on how you want to use it, that might be enough. You can stick you head inside and be pretty weather proof if you use a big bag. If you use a small bag, you can sort of see what you are doing from the outside.\n\nFor a more custom method, get some clear vinyl sheets, like grandma used to cover couches and stuff, and make a camera cover. You use rubber cement to hold it together. If your eye-piece comes off, you can mold the vinyl around your eye piece and put it back on. You might want to get a new one, though, because you'll probably get glue on it.\n\nGood luck.\n\nOh, and carry a plastic bag with you at all times. BEFORE you go inside with a cold camera, wrap it in plastic to keep off of condensation. If you can wrap a blanket around it, too, so it warms slowly that's a good idea. I'm not talking about taking a 40F camera into a 60F room, I'm talking about a 20F camera in to 70F room." ]

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[ "What should I lookout for when getting a used car? I've been driving my stepdads old truck since I don't have a car of my own (**mine got totaled a few years ago... he was driving it and let me borrow his truck.....**) and with money being short with covid and not working 40 hours most of the time waiting, saving, and hopping it'll get better to finally get a new car (**something decent from a dealership**)also(**my rent and electricity went up....**) well I finally came back to earth and realized that buying a used car will be my best option because of my situation (**even tho my father is not asking for his truck I know he needs it and or wants it back.....**) sooo I'm very new at buying a used car what should I lookout for? \n\n\nI saw a LPT a while back that it might not be a good time to get a used car right now.... something about Hurricane Ian and people selling cars that drowned.. can someone educate me on this please. \n\nThank you for taking the time and sorry if you get confused with how i wrote this 😀", "What should I lookout for when getting a used car? I've been driving my stepdads old truck since I don't have a car of my own (**mine got totaled a few years ago... he was driving it and let me borrow his truck.....**) and with money being short with covid and not working 40 hours most of the time waiting, saving, and hopping it'll get better to finally get a new car (**something decent from a dealership**)also(**my rent and electricity went up....**) well I finally came back to earth and realized that buying a used car will be my best option because of my situation (**even tho my father is not asking for his truck I know he needs it and or wants it back.....**) sooo I'm very new at buying a used car what should I lookout for? \n\n\nI saw a LPT a while back that it might not be a good time to get a used car right now.... something about Hurricane Ian and people selling cars that drowned.. can someone educate me on this please. \n\nThank you for taking the time and sorry if you get confused with how i wrote this 😀", "What should I lookout for when getting a used car? I've been driving my stepdads old truck since I don't have a car of my own (**mine got totaled a few years ago... he was driving it and let me borrow his truck.....**) and with money being short with covid and not working 40 hours most of the time waiting, saving, and hopping it'll get better to finally get a new car (**something decent from a dealership**)also(**my rent and electricity went up....**) well I finally came back to earth and realized that buying a used car will be my best option because of my situation (**even tho my father is not asking for his truck I know he needs it and or wants it back.....**) sooo I'm very new at buying a used car what should I lookout for? \n\n\nI saw a LPT a while back that it might not be a good time to get a used car right now.... something about Hurricane Ian and people selling cars that drowned.. can someone educate me on this please. \n\nThank you for taking the time and sorry if you get confused with how i wrote this 😀", "What should I lookout for when getting a used car? I've been driving my stepdads old truck since I don't have a car of my own (**mine got totaled a few years ago... he was driving it and let me borrow his truck.....**) and with money being short with covid and not working 40 hours most of the time waiting, saving, and hopping it'll get better to finally get a new car (**something decent from a dealership**)also(**my rent and electricity went up....**) well I finally came back to earth and realized that buying a used car will be my best option because of my situation (**even tho my father is not asking for his truck I know he needs it and or wants it back.....**) sooo I'm very new at buying a used car what should I lookout for? \n\n\nI saw a LPT a while back that it might not be a good time to get a used car right now.... something about Hurricane Ian and people selling cars that drowned.. can someone educate me on this please. \n\nThank you for taking the time and sorry if you get confused with how i wrote this 😀", "What should I lookout for when getting a used car? I've been driving my stepdads old truck since I don't have a car of my own (**mine got totaled a few years ago... he was driving it and let me borrow his truck.....**) and with money being short with covid and not working 40 hours most of the time waiting, saving, and hopping it'll get better to finally get a new car (**something decent from a dealership**)also(**my rent and electricity went up....**) well I finally came back to earth and realized that buying a used car will be my best option because of my situation (**even tho my father is not asking for his truck I know he needs it and or wants it back.....**) sooo I'm very new at buying a used car what should I lookout for? \n\n\nI saw a LPT a while back that it might not be a good time to get a used car right now.... something about Hurricane Ian and people selling cars that drowned.. can someone educate me on this please. \n\nThank you for taking the time and sorry if you get confused with how i wrote this 😀", "What should I lookout for when getting a used car? I've been driving my stepdads old truck since I don't have a car of my own (**mine got totaled a few years ago... he was driving it and let me borrow his truck.....**) and with money being short with covid and not working 40 hours most of the time waiting, saving, and hopping it'll get better to finally get a new car (**something decent from a dealership**)also(**my rent and electricity went up....**) well I finally came back to earth and realized that buying a used car will be my best option because of my situation (**even tho my father is not asking for his truck I know he needs it and or wants it back.....**) sooo I'm very new at buying a used car what should I lookout for? \n\n\nI saw a LPT a while back that it might not be a good time to get a used car right now.... something about Hurricane Ian and people selling cars that drowned.. can someone educate me on this please. \n\nThank you for taking the time and sorry if you get confused with how i wrote this 😀", "What should I lookout for when getting a used car? I've been driving my stepdads old truck since I don't have a car of my own (**mine got totaled a few years ago... he was driving it and let me borrow his truck.....**) and with money being short with covid and not working 40 hours most of the time waiting, saving, and hopping it'll get better to finally get a new car (**something decent from a dealership**)also(**my rent and electricity went up....**) well I finally came back to earth and realized that buying a used car will be my best option because of my situation (**even tho my father is not asking for his truck I know he needs it and or wants it back.....**) sooo I'm very new at buying a used car what should I lookout for? \n\n\nI saw a LPT a while back that it might not be a good time to get a used car right now.... something about Hurricane Ian and people selling cars that drowned.. can someone educate me on this please. \n\nThank you for taking the time and sorry if you get confused with how i wrote this 😀", "What should I lookout for when getting a used car? I've been driving my stepdads old truck since I don't have a car of my own (**mine got totaled a few years ago... he was driving it and let me borrow his truck.....**) and with money being short with covid and not working 40 hours most of the time waiting, saving, and hopping it'll get better to finally get a new car (**something decent from a dealership**)also(**my rent and electricity went up....**) well I finally came back to earth and realized that buying a used car will be my best option because of my situation (**even tho my father is not asking for his truck I know he needs it and or wants it back.....**) sooo I'm very new at buying a used car what should I lookout for? \n\n\nI saw a LPT a while back that it might not be a good time to get a used car right now.... something about Hurricane Ian and people selling cars that drowned.. can someone educate me on this please. \n\nThank you for taking the time and sorry if you get confused with how i wrote this 😀", "What should I lookout for when getting a used car? I've been driving my stepdads old truck since I don't have a car of my own (**mine got totaled a few years ago... he was driving it and let me borrow his truck.....**) and with money being short with covid and not working 40 hours most of the time waiting, saving, and hopping it'll get better to finally get a new car (**something decent from a dealership**)also(**my rent and electricity went up....**) well I finally came back to earth and realized that buying a used car will be my best option because of my situation (**even tho my father is not asking for his truck I know he needs it and or wants it back.....**) sooo I'm very new at buying a used car what should I lookout for? \n\n\nI saw a LPT a while back that it might not be a good time to get a used car right now.... something about Hurricane Ian and people selling cars that drowned.. can someone educate me on this please. \n\nThank you for taking the time and sorry if you get confused with how i wrote this 😀", "What should I lookout for when getting a used car? I've been driving my stepdads old truck since I don't have a car of my own (**mine got totaled a few years ago... he was driving it and let me borrow his truck.....**) and with money being short with covid and not working 40 hours most of the time waiting, saving, and hopping it'll get better to finally get a new car (**something decent from a dealership**)also(**my rent and electricity went up....**) well I finally came back to earth and realized that buying a used car will be my best option because of my situation (**even tho my father is not asking for his truck I know he needs it and or wants it back.....**) sooo I'm very new at buying a used car what should I lookout for? \n\n\nI saw a LPT a while back that it might not be a good time to get a used car right now.... something about Hurricane Ian and people selling cars that drowned.. can someone educate me on this please. \n\nThank you for taking the time and sorry if you get confused with how i wrote this 😀" ]

[ "Go to r/askcarsales. When you post include your state, what kind of car you're looking for, how much cash you have, cr", "Right now, today, you should be concerned about unscrupulous sellers who have taken recently flooded cars from FL and moved them out of state for sale...", "Whatever car you get interested in, take it to another shop that is not affiliated with the dealer (N/A if buying private), and have them do an inspection for you. They probably won't do it for free, but it could save a surprise expense and protect you from buying a lemon.", "Used car sales have been through the roof, microchip shortages and whatnot for new cars...I got my car used like 2.5 yrs ago and I could trade it in for what I paid for it with all the extra miles and wear. The dealership calls every few months seeing if I want to trade it in. Sort of like buying a house now, not the best time but it won't get better for a while.", "I am also looking for a used car. I've been using carfax since i can find whether a car has been in an accident or not as well as other things like recalls. You can also find where the car has last been inspected or bought. Personally this has been a good starting point in looking for cars.", "Get a lien search. This is the number one tip. Doesn't matter how awesome the car is if there's a lien on it.", "Mileage, tire tread condition dry rot pressure cracks on the side wall, start it up make sure it sounds good take it for a spin if they say you can’t be suspicious ask if it was in any accidents check under where it is parked to see if any fluid has been leaking inspect throughout thoroughly inside and out open the trunk see if it smells like water has been sitting check to see if it has a doughnut tire these are a few quick thoughts", "Give the prospective vehicle a \"rectal exam\"...\n\nGo to the tailpipe, and run your finger on the inside of the pipe...if you get anything on your finger other than some light soot, or some light rust, bail on the vehicle immediately. \n\nAlso, pull the carpet from behind the rear seat, near the door pillar, and look for a rust line...chances are that the vehicle was in a flood.", "Get these answers upfront before you sign!\n1- What is the FINAL cost of the vehicle?\n2- What is my interest rate going to be?\n3- How many payments?\nThey will show you your \"payment\" amount..but then you will find that is for way longer and for a higher interest rate than you are prepared or willing to settle for.\n\nDon't get the extended warranty!!!", "Don't buy anything that advertises a bunch of cooling system parts replaced, they probably overheated the engine." ]

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[ "How to cover university costs as an international student? I come forth as a high school student from Brazil. Higher education here is really not that well-valued in the outside world and opportunities for teachers/ researchers (which is what I have planned for myself) aren't ubiquitous nor profitable in this hellhole country.\n\nAs a result of my general discontempt with the nation, I desire to seek university and profession in other countries, particularly those that speak English as the main language. I gave UBC (University of British Columbia - CA) a check, and while they do have some programs that pique my interest, it's not enough to cover the ridiculous costs of tuition, housing and other fees. I'm not particularly wealthy and I don't want to have the burden of student loans. \n\nDo any of you know how to further the dream of many international students? How can you deal with the costs, what is the best way to find/get scholarships, and overall helpful tips/ experiences are all welcome.", "How to cover university costs as an international student? I come forth as a high school student from Brazil. Higher education here is really not that well-valued in the outside world and opportunities for teachers/ researchers (which is what I have planned for myself) aren't ubiquitous nor profitable in this hellhole country.\n\nAs a result of my general discontempt with the nation, I desire to seek university and profession in other countries, particularly those that speak English as the main language. I gave UBC (University of British Columbia - CA) a check, and while they do have some programs that pique my interest, it's not enough to cover the ridiculous costs of tuition, housing and other fees. I'm not particularly wealthy and I don't want to have the burden of student loans. \n\nDo any of you know how to further the dream of many international students? How can you deal with the costs, what is the best way to find/get scholarships, and overall helpful tips/ experiences are all welcome." ]

[ "I work at a top Canadian university and I'm afraid to say that most international students come from wealthy families who can afford to send their kid abroad and pay for all their expenses. International students generally aren't even able to work to help cover their bills because of their visa type, so that is another issue in itself. Hopefully someone else can chime in with some useful information :/", "Can't speak for Canada but was in the exact same bind as you (poor student from developig world). What i did was go to school in the US. It was 100% free (including living expenses) and i graduated with no debt. All that was required was a campus job. \n\nHere are a few tips: only look at private schools. While public schools are cheaper on paper they generally only give financial aid and scholarships to nationals. \n\nYou need to be able to get into a rich, top tier private school. There is no way around that. Only good schools have enough money to pay for you. However look both at universities and liberal arts colleges. The education and opportunities you get in life from Amherst college are probably a lot like what you would get from Cornell University. \n\nDon't be afraid of student loans. If you get in someplace that wants you but can't afford to give you a full scholarship they might offer a student loan for part of it. If you are graduating from a reputable place with a degre in a field that's in demand it will be no problem paying back. Realize that likely you will have to work outside Brazil for a few years to py off the loan\n\n\n" ]

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[ "How do you manage the mundane things in life? How do you manage your time? I need some creative ideas. Hi all. This is my throwaway account but I want to discuss something my husband and I have a bad problem with. We both suck hard at keeping up with all the mundane chores of running a house/life. I would say I am the better of the two but have plenty of room for improvement.\nWe were both raised in controlling environments where there were many demands on our time externally including school and religious obligations. Now that we are in our late 20's and have a two year old we are still flying by the seat of our pants half the time with no real schedules or plans except for those imposed by our sons needs and work. We both severely resist schedules and are big procrastinators.\nWe both desire to have a mostly organized house along with not forgetting important due dates/appointments while still having freedom for spontaneity and time with our son. Another note, my husband has bipolar II disorder and for a long time our life was in shambles. But now he is working on doing freelance web design and I work part time. We both watch our son while the other is working.\nSo I want to hear your tips. How do you take care of business?", "How do you manage the mundane things in life? How do you manage your time? I need some creative ideas. Hi all. This is my throwaway account but I want to discuss something my husband and I have a bad problem with. We both suck hard at keeping up with all the mundane chores of running a house/life. I would say I am the better of the two but have plenty of room for improvement.\nWe were both raised in controlling environments where there were many demands on our time externally including school and religious obligations. Now that we are in our late 20's and have a two year old we are still flying by the seat of our pants half the time with no real schedules or plans except for those imposed by our sons needs and work. We both severely resist schedules and are big procrastinators.\nWe both desire to have a mostly organized house along with not forgetting important due dates/appointments while still having freedom for spontaneity and time with our son. Another note, my husband has bipolar II disorder and for a long time our life was in shambles. But now he is working on doing freelance web design and I work part time. We both watch our son while the other is working.\nSo I want to hear your tips. How do you take care of business?", "How do you manage the mundane things in life? How do you manage your time? I need some creative ideas. Hi all. This is my throwaway account but I want to discuss something my husband and I have a bad problem with. We both suck hard at keeping up with all the mundane chores of running a house/life. I would say I am the better of the two but have plenty of room for improvement.\nWe were both raised in controlling environments where there were many demands on our time externally including school and religious obligations. Now that we are in our late 20's and have a two year old we are still flying by the seat of our pants half the time with no real schedules or plans except for those imposed by our sons needs and work. We both severely resist schedules and are big procrastinators.\nWe both desire to have a mostly organized house along with not forgetting important due dates/appointments while still having freedom for spontaneity and time with our son. Another note, my husband has bipolar II disorder and for a long time our life was in shambles. But now he is working on doing freelance web design and I work part time. We both watch our son while the other is working.\nSo I want to hear your tips. How do you take care of business?", "How do you manage the mundane things in life? How do you manage your time? I need some creative ideas. Hi all. This is my throwaway account but I want to discuss something my husband and I have a bad problem with. We both suck hard at keeping up with all the mundane chores of running a house/life. I would say I am the better of the two but have plenty of room for improvement.\nWe were both raised in controlling environments where there were many demands on our time externally including school and religious obligations. Now that we are in our late 20's and have a two year old we are still flying by the seat of our pants half the time with no real schedules or plans except for those imposed by our sons needs and work. We both severely resist schedules and are big procrastinators.\nWe both desire to have a mostly organized house along with not forgetting important due dates/appointments while still having freedom for spontaneity and time with our son. Another note, my husband has bipolar II disorder and for a long time our life was in shambles. But now he is working on doing freelance web design and I work part time. We both watch our son while the other is working.\nSo I want to hear your tips. How do you take care of business?" ]

[ "My life saver is audio books or podcasts... Put earphones on and do the dishes... Sometimes I get into a good book but run out of chores, so I start looking for other chores to do", "Hi there. My family has similar problems to what you've described. I'm trying to get organized again....I'm doing a complete reboot and trying to get into routines like my grandmother had. Gradually over time we have lost almost all our routines so we're getting back to basics. \n\nFor starters, and YMMV here, we're not using a dishwasher. I found my number one problem lately has been keeping up with dishes and they pile up on the counter. So now, things are washed in the sink as soon as they're used. Everyone get's nagged to scrape their dishes, rinse and put in the sink. Then counters get cleaned and anything else straightened up. With everything else in the house I'm really playing catch-up right now but I hope to get into similar routines.\n\nI find audiobooks are a big help. I can get a little stressed out when I'm the only one cleaning and then I procrastinate too. So now I'm rewarding myself by listening to audiobooks as I do the boring stuff. It's a good incentive for me and I'm getting more done.\n\nThis isn't my first go-round. I have to reboot every once in a while. Take stock of all the things that you should be doing have a more organized life, pick a day and then just start. There's a book called \"Getting Things Done\" by David Allen that has been enormously helpful for me.\n\nI also helpful to make a list of all the things that need to change. Just to be more aware. Then take a real goal-oriented attitude towards it.", "As said before, routines as well as breaking these mundane things into small simple tasks. Once you have completed a small simple task verbally(or consciously) congratulate yourself and tell yourself how it wasnt even that bad doing it.", "All the important dates and appointments get written on the big calendar on the wall by the kitchen phone. It serves as a central clearinghouse for everyone's important dates and appointments. I used to tell my kids when they were growing up, \"If it's not on Mom's calendar, then it doesn't happen.\" \n\nBut the thing is, you have to *remember*, first, to write the thing down, and second, to *check the calendar*. Every morning.\n\n" ]

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[ "How to deal with mild-moderate adult acne. I've never really grown out of the phase of a few more zits than the normal joe. There are some people who just have really clear skin, and I know it's hormones mostly, but I was wondering if there were any hidden tips that have worked well for you all.", "How to deal with mild-moderate adult acne. I've never really grown out of the phase of a few more zits than the normal joe. There are some people who just have really clear skin, and I know it's hormones mostly, but I was wondering if there were any hidden tips that have worked well for you all.", "How to deal with mild-moderate adult acne. I've never really grown out of the phase of a few more zits than the normal joe. There are some people who just have really clear skin, and I know it's hormones mostly, but I was wondering if there were any hidden tips that have worked well for you all.", "How to deal with mild-moderate adult acne. I've never really grown out of the phase of a few more zits than the normal joe. There are some people who just have really clear skin, and I know it's hormones mostly, but I was wondering if there were any hidden tips that have worked well for you all.", "How to deal with mild-moderate adult acne. I've never really grown out of the phase of a few more zits than the normal joe. There are some people who just have really clear skin, and I know it's hormones mostly, but I was wondering if there were any hidden tips that have worked well for you all.", "How to deal with mild-moderate adult acne. I've never really grown out of the phase of a few more zits than the normal joe. There are some people who just have really clear skin, and I know it's hormones mostly, but I was wondering if there were any hidden tips that have worked well for you all." ]

[ "As someone who in the past year has finally sorted out my skin, I really love helping people out with this. \n\nIn your treatments (face wash, spot cream, etc) you want to look for a number of ingredients to really help you out: \n\nSalicylic Acid: Helps to loosen sebum within the pores and prevent future breakouts. This is basically what kills pimples, and is the main ingredient you want to look out for. Unfortunately it is a little drying at first, buy your skin wil get used to it after a week and adjust. If you don't use a moisturizer, I'd recommend applying a light one after use. \n\nGlycolic Acid: Helps to (chemically) exfoliate dead surface skin cells.\n\nI have hyper sensitive skin, and I swear by Thomas Peter Roth products, as do many people I know. I would recommend starting with the [Acne starter kit](http://www.peterthomasroth.com/p-211-acne-buster-kit.aspx) just so your not putting up a big investment to start with. Use the face wash every day, the scrub once or twice a week, and then the two spot cremes heavily only on affected areas ever night before bed. \n\nIf you're a bit older or your skins more sensitive, the [Anti-Age cleanser](http://www.peterthomasroth.com/p-102-anti-aging-cleansing-gel.aspx), has a smaller dose of both acids, and is also amazing! This was the first product of theirs I tired and I was hooked. If you live near a Sephora you can get the products there for the same price too. (Btw, I don't work for either TPR or Sephora - I've just spent a lot of money on acne treatments in the past, and this is what finally worked for me)\n\nAnother thing that can make a huge difference is, like many people have mentioned on [LPT](http://www.reddit.com/r/LifeProTips/comments/10gba3/your_pillow_case_has_more_bacteria_than_your/) and r/acne before, to constantly change your pillowcase. Pillowcases are damn filthy - you sweat on them, drool, get your skin and hair oils on them all night. Many people have shared the t-shirt trick, which is covering your pillow in a clean shirt and switching it every night. I personally have a stack of clean pillowcases and switch them every other night (after I sleep on each side of the pillow), but sleeping on a clean surface makes a huge difference. \n\nFinally - Diet. Drink tons of water, and take a skin supplement daily. I take a hair, nails & skin pill which is mainly fish oil as it was recommended by my Dr when I had really dry skin one winter. As a side effect, it also made me break out less! \n\nOther than the pimples, do you have any other skin problems? Large pores, blackheads, or oily/dryness? \n\nSorry for the essay, I just know how shitty adult acne can be, and how much it messes up self-esteem. I really love sharing what worked for me because after a 12 year struggle, I can finally allow myself to be seen by others without makeup, and to enjoy going out without covering my face with my hair or hands. I just wanted to share what worked for me, and hopefully it'll work for you too :)\n ", "I rinse my face, scalp and hair, back and shoulders with apple cider vinegar and water at the end of my shower. It's about 1 part ACV to 8 parts water. It has helped immensely!", "Dr. Bronner's eucalyptus soap followed by any of 100% Pure's tea moisturizers, plus a paleo diet. 15 years of acne defeated! ", "50mg of zinc tablets. Only the \" chilated zinc\" is absorbed. Zinc has an anticeptic quality that greatly reduces pimples. Also helps control body odor.", "Just want to add one more tip: Don't pick at your face. Or, if you ABSOLUTELY MUST, only pick at spots that have already formed heads, with a sanitized blackhead remover (metal tool with a wire hoop) and clean hands. Then wash your face and apply a spot treatment. Digging for spots that are just bumps under you skin will make everything worse. ", "roacutane!!!! worked great for me im 23. dont fuck around with all the products and washes etc go see your doctor about getting on it. good luck !\n" ]

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[ "what the hell do I do with all the bags stuffed inside other bags that I have accrued from years or shopping but never reusing? I feel like it's worse to just throw them away but even if I reuse a small amount I'll still have a big pile left over.", "what the hell do I do with all the bags stuffed inside other bags that I have accrued from years or shopping but never reusing? I feel like it's worse to just throw them away but even if I reuse a small amount I'll still have a big pile left over.", "what the hell do I do with all the bags stuffed inside other bags that I have accrued from years or shopping but never reusing? I feel like it's worse to just throw them away but even if I reuse a small amount I'll still have a big pile left over.", "what the hell do I do with all the bags stuffed inside other bags that I have accrued from years or shopping but never reusing? I feel like it's worse to just throw them away but even if I reuse a small amount I'll still have a big pile left over.", "what the hell do I do with all the bags stuffed inside other bags that I have accrued from years or shopping but never reusing? I feel like it's worse to just throw them away but even if I reuse a small amount I'll still have a big pile left over.", "what the hell do I do with all the bags stuffed inside other bags that I have accrued from years or shopping but never reusing? I feel like it's worse to just throw them away but even if I reuse a small amount I'll still have a big pile left over.", "what the hell do I do with all the bags stuffed inside other bags that I have accrued from years or shopping but never reusing? I feel like it's worse to just throw them away but even if I reuse a small amount I'll still have a big pile left over.", "what the hell do I do with all the bags stuffed inside other bags that I have accrued from years or shopping but never reusing? I feel like it's worse to just throw them away but even if I reuse a small amount I'll still have a big pile left over.", "what the hell do I do with all the bags stuffed inside other bags that I have accrued from years or shopping but never reusing? I feel like it's worse to just throw them away but even if I reuse a small amount I'll still have a big pile left over.", "what the hell do I do with all the bags stuffed inside other bags that I have accrued from years or shopping but never reusing? I feel like it's worse to just throw them away but even if I reuse a small amount I'll still have a big pile left over.", "what the hell do I do with all the bags stuffed inside other bags that I have accrued from years or shopping but never reusing? I feel like it's worse to just throw them away but even if I reuse a small amount I'll still have a big pile left over.", "what the hell do I do with all the bags stuffed inside other bags that I have accrued from years or shopping but never reusing? I feel like it's worse to just throw them away but even if I reuse a small amount I'll still have a big pile left over.", "what the hell do I do with all the bags stuffed inside other bags that I have accrued from years or shopping but never reusing? I feel like it's worse to just throw them away but even if I reuse a small amount I'll still have a big pile left over.", "what the hell do I do with all the bags stuffed inside other bags that I have accrued from years or shopping but never reusing? I feel like it's worse to just throw them away but even if I reuse a small amount I'll still have a big pile left over.", "what the hell do I do with all the bags stuffed inside other bags that I have accrued from years or shopping but never reusing? I feel like it's worse to just throw them away but even if I reuse a small amount I'll still have a big pile left over.", "what the hell do I do with all the bags stuffed inside other bags that I have accrued from years or shopping but never reusing? I feel like it's worse to just throw them away but even if I reuse a small amount I'll still have a big pile left over.", "what the hell do I do with all the bags stuffed inside other bags that I have accrued from years or shopping but never reusing? I feel like it's worse to just throw them away but even if I reuse a small amount I'll still have a big pile left over." ]

[ "Use as trash bags, lunch bags, dirty clothing bags, shred it for animals, can do crafts (check Pinterest. Oh, and stop saving them! Start using reusable shopping bags. ", "If your city has dog waste stations, stuff 'em in one of those. \n\nSource: know someone who is responsible for keeping those stocked and she is always asking for bags. ", "Use them as bin liners for little trash cans, of the sort you'd have in your bathroom, garage, car, or office. It's extremely handy to just lift up the handles and take out the bag of trash, then tuck a new one in, and they get used up pretty quick that way. Also, keep some in your car for periodic clean ups, and keep a wad in your luggage for laundry, spills, whatever.", "Maybe open a store, and sell bags to grocery stores? Boom. Million dollar idea. You can have that one for free. ", "If you live in the US or Canada http://www.plasticfilmrecycling.org/ has a \"find a plastic bag recycling spot near me\" half way down it's home page. ", "Take the time and fold them. I decided to do this one day and it made my bag drawer more organized. The time it takes to fold them pays off trust me. \n\nOr you could fold some for if you ever need a bag you have one and recycle the rest.\n\nLink on how to fold plastic grocery bags:\n\nhttp://www.origami-resource-center.com/grocery-bag-folding.html \n", "I either recycle them, or use them for lining small trash cans. \n\nI live in California, and grocery stores have stopped providing them for free. Many other stores now charge 10 cents per bag. So I won't be getting too many more. ", "You can make [plastic bag yarn](http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Plarn-Plastic-Bag-Yarn-For-Knitting-/) (a.k.a., \"plarn\") and knit things with it.\n\nAlso, when you do some shredding of old papers, you can put the shredded paper in the plastic bags and use that for cushioning, insulation, etc.", "Start off by stop collecting them. Than use them for little garbage pails in bedrooms, than when your bag supply starts dwindling again you can panic and go get some groceries ", "I use them when I'm cleaning out my cat's litter box. I know people that use them as doggie bags. If you don't have pets, you could use them as trashbags in your car or bathroom.", "Things I use them for: \n\n- When I shop at Aldi or Sam's Club (I throw them in my trunk when I go shopping.)\n\n- Cat litter disposal\n\n- Diaper disposal (for \"explosions\")\n\n- Line small trash cans\n\n- Take my lunch to work\n\n- Trash bag to clean up gross stuff (dog vomit, toddler grossness, etc.)\n\nIf you're feeling overwhelmed because of the amount you have, just start over. Take a half hour and recycle them at your local grocery store or just throw them away. At some point, you may feel like a \"grocery bag hoarder\" and I think it's just better for your mental state to just start over. Then have a plan in place for future grocery bags.", "Local recycling center should be able to take them without putting them in the dumpster, like grocery stores.", "In some states, they are passing laws banning the use of one-use plastic bags and having everyone convert over to reusable plastic bags that cost a minimum of 10 cents each, or using the reusable tote bags. You may want to just continue holding onto your bags if it seems possible your state will also start doing the same thing. Since my state has passed this law, I definitely use the tote bags for groceries more and all my old plastic grocery bags are now used exclusively for small trash cans or in my car for trash. Sometimes I will also use it as a lunch bag for grab-and-go items. ", "I'm surprised no one has mentioned this yet, but I worked in a homeless shelter for a while and people always needed bags. You might look into donating them to a shelter. ", "I save them for anytime I ship something somewhere, I'll just stuff the box with crumpled bags and boom, padding.", "Have a yard sale use all the bags to put people's purchases inside--you will be getting rid of your bags AND also getting rid of some nonsense you don't need anymore ", "I used to have this problem so i started taking reusable bags with me shopping, then i ran out of bags to line my small bins so im back to using plastic again" ]

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[ "How to train your non dominate hand/leg to be as good as your dominate one. My dominate hand is my right hand and recently got myself a punching bag, soon realised how much more control of my right hand I have over my left. Thought it'd be good to train my left to be better but i dunno where to start.", "How to train your non dominate hand/leg to be as good as your dominate one. My dominate hand is my right hand and recently got myself a punching bag, soon realised how much more control of my right hand I have over my left. Thought it'd be good to train my left to be better but i dunno where to start.", "How to train your non dominate hand/leg to be as good as your dominate one. My dominate hand is my right hand and recently got myself a punching bag, soon realised how much more control of my right hand I have over my left. Thought it'd be good to train my left to be better but i dunno where to start.", "How to train your non dominate hand/leg to be as good as your dominate one. My dominate hand is my right hand and recently got myself a punching bag, soon realised how much more control of my right hand I have over my left. Thought it'd be good to train my left to be better but i dunno where to start.", "How to train your non dominate hand/leg to be as good as your dominate one. My dominate hand is my right hand and recently got myself a punching bag, soon realised how much more control of my right hand I have over my left. Thought it'd be good to train my left to be better but i dunno where to start.", "How to train your non dominate hand/leg to be as good as your dominate one. My dominate hand is my right hand and recently got myself a punching bag, soon realised how much more control of my right hand I have over my left. Thought it'd be good to train my left to be better but i dunno where to start.", "How to train your non dominate hand/leg to be as good as your dominate one. My dominate hand is my right hand and recently got myself a punching bag, soon realised how much more control of my right hand I have over my left. Thought it'd be good to train my left to be better but i dunno where to start.", "How to train your non dominate hand/leg to be as good as your dominate one. My dominate hand is my right hand and recently got myself a punching bag, soon realised how much more control of my right hand I have over my left. Thought it'd be good to train my left to be better but i dunno where to start.", "How to train your non dominate hand/leg to be as good as your dominate one. My dominate hand is my right hand and recently got myself a punching bag, soon realised how much more control of my right hand I have over my left. Thought it'd be good to train my left to be better but i dunno where to start.", "How to train your non dominate hand/leg to be as good as your dominate one. My dominate hand is my right hand and recently got myself a punching bag, soon realised how much more control of my right hand I have over my left. Thought it'd be good to train my left to be better but i dunno where to start.", "How to train your non dominate hand/leg to be as good as your dominate one. My dominate hand is my right hand and recently got myself a punching bag, soon realised how much more control of my right hand I have over my left. Thought it'd be good to train my left to be better but i dunno where to start.", "How to train your non dominate hand/leg to be as good as your dominate one. My dominate hand is my right hand and recently got myself a punching bag, soon realised how much more control of my right hand I have over my left. Thought it'd be good to train my left to be better but i dunno where to start.", "How to train your non dominate hand/leg to be as good as your dominate one. My dominate hand is my right hand and recently got myself a punching bag, soon realised how much more control of my right hand I have over my left. Thought it'd be good to train my left to be better but i dunno where to start.", "How to train your non dominate hand/leg to be as good as your dominate one. My dominate hand is my right hand and recently got myself a punching bag, soon realised how much more control of my right hand I have over my left. Thought it'd be good to train my left to be better but i dunno where to start.", "How to train your non dominate hand/leg to be as good as your dominate one. My dominate hand is my right hand and recently got myself a punching bag, soon realised how much more control of my right hand I have over my left. Thought it'd be good to train my left to be better but i dunno where to start.", "How to train your non dominate hand/leg to be as good as your dominate one. My dominate hand is my right hand and recently got myself a punching bag, soon realised how much more control of my right hand I have over my left. Thought it'd be good to train my left to be better but i dunno where to start.", "How to train your non dominate hand/leg to be as good as your dominate one. My dominate hand is my right hand and recently got myself a punching bag, soon realised how much more control of my right hand I have over my left. Thought it'd be good to train my left to be better but i dunno where to start.", "How to train your non dominate hand/leg to be as good as your dominate one. My dominate hand is my right hand and recently got myself a punching bag, soon realised how much more control of my right hand I have over my left. Thought it'd be good to train my left to be better but i dunno where to start." ]

[ "You can totally learn to use your non dominant hand. Think about guitarists, they use they non dominant hand for the strings and that is a high level skill. \nJust use your non dominant hand for enough time/activities.", "I moved everything on the right side of my desk to the left side, and the stuff on the left to the right side. Including the mouse. Went into settings to change the single click and double click buttons. Went into the kitchen and swapped everything in the cupboards from right side to left and left side to right. Did everything inside the fridge also. There wasn't much to do in the bathroom, but I swapped what I could. I left the bedroom and living room alone. Trained myself to put my right hand in my pocket when approaching a door, leaving the left hand to open the door. Eating left handed was difficult. I still feel like a five year old when using a spoon. Amazing how much dexterity it takes to use a spoon.\n\nI tried tying my shoes left-handed. Nope. Discovered Ian's shoelace site and found a new way to my shoes. And then I found out that when you tie your shoes in front of people they notice when you do it different. People think I might be weird. Still tie my shoes right handed though. Brain cannot wrap itself around that one change. I didn't put much effort into writing left handed.\n\nWhen heading towards the stairs I would do a bit of a double step so that my left foot would hit the first stair. Amazing how our brains do the math needed so that we always hit the stairs or curb with our dominate foot first. Also, when you start walking start with your left foot.\n\nGet a small ball to toss up and down and use only your left hand.\n\nAfter a couple of weeks you'll be an adequate lefty.", "I'm left handed but i do tons of stuff with my right just because I'm used to it. I learned to use chopsticks with my right, i only ever had access to right handed scissors. ", "Brush your teeth with your left hand\nTry writing with the left to improve dexterity.\nJust try use your left daily and more often :)\n", "Little things like brushing your teeth with your left hand and cutting your steaks with your left hand can go along way. ", "Instead of working the mouse all willy nilly while searching porn with your left hand, use your right, and tug away with your left... after a year, your righty will become the new stranger.", "If you're talking about developing strength - use dumbbells and spot yourself with your dominant hand. \nFor coordination - use your non-dominant hand for everyday things: grab, lift, chop, smash, swing with it exclusively. \nTo develop fine motor skills try to teach yourself to write with your non dominant hand. I know it sounds silly but it really works. ", "A few years ago I switched my computer setup to a left handed mouse so that I could take notes without switching between holding a pen and holding the mouse. As an unexpected side benefit, my left hand became much more coordinated.", "start by brushing your teeth. little stuff that you do every day, eating, holding cups. using your mouse. the trick is you have to be consistent. start doodeling with your non dominant hand. you are going to be shitty at it at first but just turn it into one of those unconscious habits. once you have a good handle on that go to the office supply/school supply depot and get books for teaching kids how to write. or there are probably ones online somewhere, you know with the dotted line letters. ", "Well, I have no advice to give you. It was a real bitch for me when I broke my right hand... opted to do everything slowly and painfully with the right, but carry heavy objects on the left.\n\nLPT: Don't drunkenly run into bollards, even after 12 hour drinking sessions.", "Start small. Do easy gross motor tasks with your non-dominate hand. Then ease into fine motor skills. I highly recommend activities that force you to cross your midline, which means to reach diagonally to accomplish tasks. \nExample: when you are writing, write on the left page with your right hand and the right page with your left hand. \nTheoretically, it helps brain development and communication. ", "Like others have said, brushing teeth and eating. When my right hand was hurt I was forced to brush and eat with the left. It has been almost 3 years now, and the left feels more natural than the right. Though, I still can't write with the left to save my life :(", "Last year, I bought myself some handwriting books online. The kind you use as a kindergartener when you're learning writing and penmanship. I meant to use them to train my non-dominant hand, but turns out it takes a LOT of patience/willpower to learn to write from scratch. I imagine if I'd stuck with it, it would have been a pretty good way to boost my dexterity in my non-dominant hand. ", "I was born left handed, and in some Eastern cultures (like the one my parents are from), being left handed isn't seen as a positive. Because of that, my parents raised me to use my right hand as much possible; they made sure I wrote using my right hand, ate using my right hand, everything! As a result of that, I'm ambidextrous today. I prefer to write and eat with my right hand (those were the two big ones my parents instilled in me), but I do everything else with my left. I can swap them (eat and write with my left, do everything else with my right), but I've gotten used to doing things the way they are right now. I'm not sure how much help this'll be for you since I'm assuming you're past that optimal age of learning, but it's something you might want to keep in mind if you have kids", "I started with using my non-dominant hand for my mouse when using my computer. Just 10 minutes a day. Then 20 min a week later. Now I bounce between them and able to use my non-dominant hand for almost anything. ", "I heard learning to do things to a high standard with your non dominant hand messes up your brain. Not sure if it's true bit it's something to think k about.", "I can do most things with either hand. Started when I had an injury to my right (dominant) hand. I had to keep a journal for English class, I used it to learn to write left handed. I cannot, under any circumstances, throw a baseball left handed. Football, no problem. Baseball, impossible. You can teach yourself most things with practice. There are probably going to be a few things that aren't worth the years of effort. ", "A friend if mine learned to use her left hand while helping her son on his homeworks, when the young one reached 5 years old, she could write with both hands!" ]

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I took 2 sleeping pills I bought in the airport and had a pillow and blanket and laid their with my eyes open the entire flight.\n\nAny tips or tricks frequent flyers can give me?\n\n", "How to sleep on an airplane So I have literally never been able to fall asleep on an airplane. My latest attempt was an 8.5 hour flight from Chicago to Hawaii without success. The 6.5 hour flight from Hawaii to Denver I left Hawaii at 730 PM local time and had been up since 6am. I took 2 sleeping pills I bought in the airport and had a pillow and blanket and laid their with my eyes open the entire flight.\n\nAny tips or tricks frequent flyers can give me?\n\n", "How to sleep on an airplane So I have literally never been able to fall asleep on an airplane. My latest attempt was an 8.5 hour flight from Chicago to Hawaii without success. The 6.5 hour flight from Hawaii to Denver I left Hawaii at 730 PM local time and had been up since 6am. I took 2 sleeping pills I bought in the airport and had a pillow and blanket and laid their with my eyes open the entire flight.\n\nAny tips or tricks frequent flyers can give me?\n\n", "How to sleep on an airplane So I have literally never been able to fall asleep on an airplane. My latest attempt was an 8.5 hour flight from Chicago to Hawaii without success. The 6.5 hour flight from Hawaii to Denver I left Hawaii at 730 PM local time and had been up since 6am. I took 2 sleeping pills I bought in the airport and had a pillow and blanket and laid their with my eyes open the entire flight.\n\nAny tips or tricks frequent flyers can give me?\n\n", "How to sleep on an airplane So I have literally never been able to fall asleep on an airplane. My latest attempt was an 8.5 hour flight from Chicago to Hawaii without success. The 6.5 hour flight from Hawaii to Denver I left Hawaii at 730 PM local time and had been up since 6am. I took 2 sleeping pills I bought in the airport and had a pillow and blanket and laid their with my eyes open the entire flight.\n\nAny tips or tricks frequent flyers can give me?\n\n", "How to sleep on an airplane So I have literally never been able to fall asleep on an airplane. My latest attempt was an 8.5 hour flight from Chicago to Hawaii without success. The 6.5 hour flight from Hawaii to Denver I left Hawaii at 730 PM local time and had been up since 6am. I took 2 sleeping pills I bought in the airport and had a pillow and blanket and laid their with my eyes open the entire flight.\n\nAny tips or tricks frequent flyers can give me?\n\n", "How to sleep on an airplane So I have literally never been able to fall asleep on an airplane. My latest attempt was an 8.5 hour flight from Chicago to Hawaii without success. The 6.5 hour flight from Hawaii to Denver I left Hawaii at 730 PM local time and had been up since 6am. I took 2 sleeping pills I bought in the airport and had a pillow and blanket and laid their with my eyes open the entire flight.\n\nAny tips or tricks frequent flyers can give me?\n\n", "How to sleep on an airplane So I have literally never been able to fall asleep on an airplane. My latest attempt was an 8.5 hour flight from Chicago to Hawaii without success. The 6.5 hour flight from Hawaii to Denver I left Hawaii at 730 PM local time and had been up since 6am. I took 2 sleeping pills I bought in the airport and had a pillow and blanket and laid their with my eyes open the entire flight.\n\nAny tips or tricks frequent flyers can give me?\n\n" ]

[ "I've taken a few 6-8 hour overnight flights, so I have a bit of experience with this. I also know how to pack the shit out of my carry-on so that I will have a super comfortable flying experience, because I hate long-distance flights. \n\nFirst of all, get one of those comfy neck-pillows. Mine has a little ring with a button so that I can attach it to the handle of my luggage. I also travel with a little fleece throw blanket. It's something like 48x60 inches, not really big, but super soft and warmer than the crummy blankets the airline hands out. I roll that sucker up super tightly like [this](http://image.made-in-china.com/2f0j00WesQMObCwiqy/Coral-Fleece-Throw-Stock.jpg), then I use a luggage strap to secure it to the top of my little wheelie suitcase. Then, I can freely wheel my little carry-on bag through the airport without carrying the blanket and pillow around. When I get on the plane, I take off the pillow and blanket, toss them onto my seat, and put my bag in the luggage bin. The trick is to be quick and efficient, so that people don't get irritated with you. \n\nEar plugs are awesome. The really good ones block everything out so all you can hear is the low hum of the engines, which is kind of soothing. I always wear earplugs on the flight, whether I'm sleeping or not. It just helps me relax. I yank one out if somebody talks to me. \n\nGet a comfortable eye mask. I have one that is sort of shaped to fit facial features. \n\nPack warm socks. Take your shoes off and put those warm socks on. Mmmm, cozy. But make sure your shoes won't stink. That can really be upsetting for fellow passengers.\n\nInstead of using sleeping pills, I prefer melatonin. I have asthma and sinus issues, and a lot of sleeping pills are just Benadryl under a different name, so they cause me to be short of breath, then I feel drowsy but anxious, so I fall into a sort of purgatory between panic and sleep. Melatonin is the way to go, and you can't really overdose on it. \n\nSo what I do is, I request a window seat. Then, I jam the pillow and the blanket which the airline provides into the space between me and the window, I get my neck pillow all up in that shit, I cover myself with my cozy fleece blankie, put in my earplugs, put on my eye mask, and go to fucking sleep.\n\nHaving a soft winter cap can be nice, because the flights can get cold, and with your head near the window, you might feel chilly. Some flights are cold, some are not. \n\nBring some saline spray if your sinuses get dry. Mine do, and then I can't relax because I feel so uncomfortable. Eyedrops are also nice. \n\nSometimes reading a book helps you relax before you want to sleep. A boring book is even better. \n\n\n\n**", "Stay up for more than 24hrs prior to flight, purchase noise canceling headphones, a blindfold, and an inflatable neck/head pillow. Choose a window seat, ask for a blanket, and count some sheep.", "If you have ever slept in high school, then you can sleep on a plane. Unfold the tray on the seat infront of you to act as your desk, and pretend the in-flight movie is a lecture on chlorophyll. ", "As a Frequent flyer (2 through 16 hour segment flights--about 500,000 miles in the last 10 years) who can fall asleep on a plane, here are my proven tips and tricks:\n\n* Avoid alcohol, caffeine or any other stimulant\n* Eye-mask to block cabin light\n* Earplugs or music you can fall asleep to. I listen to Nora Jones and I'm right out for 5-6 hours easily, even when not flying\n* For shorter flights, get comfortable and get ready for sleeping before you board the plane. Brush your teeth, get into comfortable clothes\n* Your body temp will drop when you go into deep sleep, so bring a blanket or sleep with your jacket over your chest/wear it\n* Sitting (economy) is the most common way to sleep. Get used to this and just let your body get as comfortable as you can--use clothes to pad areas where you need support to relax\n* benadryl (diphenhydramine) is an excellent sleep agent, and just half a pill knocks me out personally. It is allergy medication, but the same ingredient in sleeping pills--so just get the cheapest version of diphenhydramine. \n* Don't watch TV or use any electronic LCD screens, since the brightness will wake your body and mind up thinking it is daylight\n\nHappy sleeping. Hope that helps!", "If you don't get embarrassed easily/don't care about your dignity, hear me out. \n\nBuy a Pillow Pet. Velcro the middle so it's in pet form. Put the tray table down. Stick both wrists in it like one of those classy fur muffs ladies used to carry. Rest your Pillow Pet Muff on the tray table and lie your head down. \n\nI slept the entire flight to Italy like this and didn't get a neck or backache. ", "This is how I overcame my fear of flying and became a plane-sleeping champ.\n\na) Get a prescription for Ativan from your doctor. Take one or two (depending on your tolerance) upon taking your seat. \nb) When the flight attendant offers you a glass of wine, take one or two (again, depending on your tolerance). \nc) Sleep. Like the dead.\n\nIf there's no free booze on your flight, spring for the 8$ or whatever it costs. It's worth it for sleep.\n\nAnecdote: I once flew to Australia. This required one 6-hour flight, a 2-hour layover and another 15-hour flight. The 15-hour flight has me sitting in the middle seat of the middle row with strangers on either side of me. As I was being driven to the airport for the first leg of the flight, I downed three large pot brownies. They hit me just prior to boarding. I have little recollection of that flight. For the 15-hour stretch, I used the Ativan and wine trick. Passed out within an hour. Woke up 12 hours later. Best. Flight. Ever.\n\n", "I can sleep on damned near any form of moving transportation. Here are my tips:\n\n(a) It is harder to sleep slightly-reclining than fully upright (think lotus position from yoga). Fully upright, your spine supports the weight of your head. Slightly reclining, everything is being pulled by gravity in ways your body is not prepared for. So, keep the reclining to a minimum if at all. (I don't recline.)\n\n(b) Neck pillows that act like cervical collars (immobilizing your head with relation to your spine) are fantastic. They keep your head feeling weightless so you don't do any crazy head nod stuff, and if you keep your eyes closed long enough, you can actually convince yourself that you are horizontal. Horseshoe shaped neck pillows are *not* what I'm talking about. You need something with a flat-ish back. For myself, I pop into the pharmacy or medical supply store and actually pick up a c-collar. I don't care if I look goofy while sleeping because I'm going to be the one looking awesome once I disembark the plane.\n\n(c) Not all eyemasks are created equal, but you should wear one. For years I struggled to find an eyemask that would let me sleep on a plane. The thing that actually does is a fleece earband (for skiing/snowboarding/general winter wear) worn across my eyes. For you it might be different. It blocks out the light in a way that doesn't make me feel that something is sitting on my eyeballs. Not surprisingly, the human body is programmed to start going into sleep-mode when eyes have been closed to darkness for a period of time.\n\n(d) Make sure your feet aren't pulling on your knees. I don't know how short you are, but at 5'2\", this is a big deal for me. While my feet are on the floor, my knees aren't at a 90 degree angle and my feet are actually pulling down on my legs to get to the floor. I use my under-seat bag as a footrest to bring my knees to neutral. That little bit of discomfort/pain will keep me from having a good night's sleep.\n\n(e) Tuck your blanket up under your neck pillow and around on your sides to eliminate any air drafts. This is especially helpful if Johnny SeatNeighbor decides to blast his air nozzle while you are sleeping and has less than stellar aim. {happened!} Plus, if you are used to sleeping with a blanket on top of you, then your body is used to feeling draped in fabric and this will replicate that feeling. I find that new, clean (ask, as the flight attendants do know which ones they are) airline blankets are more than adequate for blanketing and don't bring my own on the plane.\n\n(f) Earplugs. Get thee some. Learn how to properly install them into your ears. If you get a good set (33 dB reduction is the highest rating possible), then you will have no need of noise canceling earphones as all that you are left to hear is the whoosh of your blood. I use [these](http://www.silentear.com/) but you might prefer a different type.\n\n(g) Potty before attempting sleep. Then, even though you are on an airplane, don't drink anything else. You are more aware of a partially-full bladder when sleeping in a seated position.\n\n(h) M", "It's the damned seats. What you need to do is lay down in the aisle so you can properly stretch out.", "I've done a few trips from California to Africa (something like 20 hours flight time, usually 30+ hours travel time) in addition to the usual 5-6 hour cross US jumps, and I've picked picked up a few easy tips:\n\n1) Get a comfy neck pillow. They'll hold your head in a decent position (the seat rests and on board pillows are awful) and they stay put so you won't have to fuss with them.\n\n2) Get some VERY comfortable, noise canceling earbuds. I had a set from V-Moda which got me through two trips to Zambia. It even allowed me to sleep through a Zambian wedding. You want something with multiple rubber cap sizes so you can fit it to your ear. They're going to be in for 6 hours - iphone earbuds won't cut it. \n\nGet some nice low key rhythmic music (preferably instrumental) and put it on just loud enough to fully cancel the sounds in the environment. \n\n3) Wear a sport coat on board. When it is time to sleep, put it over your head. This has two benefits: It blocks out light, and it makes a pocket of moist air to buffer the dry, conditioned air in the cabin. My sinuses invariably get irritated by sitting in an air conditioned cabin for hours at a time, and that makes sleeping impossible for me. I also used to get wicked sinus infections after the 20+ hour itineraries, and I've avoided them since I started doing this.\n\nWhy a sport coat? I've found most blankets insulate too well and don't block enough light. If it gets too hot under there, it'll wake you up eventually. My sport coat is just long enough to hold in a bit of moisture and warmth while allowing a decent flow of fresh air in. Plus you wear it on and off the plane, so it doesn't take up carry on space!\n\n4) Bring snack foods you like to keep your stomach full. There can be quite a lot of time between meal service, and the last meal on a long flight is probably going to be damned near inedible. If you're hungry, sleeping is going to be challenging. I like to bring a couple bags of trail mix, myself.\n\n5) If you're tall, do everything in your power to get yourself an exit row or bulkhead seat. Smile really big for any and all airline staff, make friendly small talk, then ask about that exit row! Honestly I can't figure out which airlines do it at check in vs the gate, etc. Just ask everywhere. Eventually someone will take pity on you. I'm 6'4\" and mostly legs, so 20 hours in a regular row is a nightmare!\n\nBest of luck with your future flights!", "Oh yeah forgot to mention. I have two 4 hour flights next week which is what got me thinking about this.", "Pavlovian conditioning.\n\nI listen to the same music every night while going to bed for weeks. I actually use the Sound Sleep program for android, it has a lot of options that you can overlay on each other to get the desired effect. It will be hard the first couple of days if you usually sleep quietly, but it's worth it. The more you do this, the stronger your mental connection between this sounds and sleep. Now whenever I think I'm going to have trouble sleeping I pull it up and about three notes in I start feeling drowsy. Also, try to choose headphones that will say in, be comfortable, and block out external noise.", "Neck pillows, maybe a relaxant like xanex or ativan, be tired. One thing for sure - FUCK SLEEPING PILLS. You never get comfortable enough for them to work. I took one for a long flight once and it was AWFUL. You can't get comfy but your body is desperately trying to crash and it can't - turned into what I can only describe as a full-body panic-attack. Fuck. Worst Flight Ever. ", "Firstly, you'll need a fairly tall ladder, or a cherry-picker, as they are generally pretty high up. Secondly, given the cylindrical nature of the fuselage, I'm not sure why you'd want to sleep up there, anyway. But, you asked, so...\n\nYou'll also need some pretty good hearing protection. Planes are notoriously LOUD!. Bring a blanket or three, as well. It gets pretty cold at 30,000-feet.\n\nNow, once you're up there, with your hearing protection on, snuggled up under your blankets... Oh, wait!!! Bring a pillow, too. Planes aren't exactly known for their soft-fluffiness.\n\nSo, last thing you'll need are some pretty ling straps. Wrap them around both the planes fuselage AND yourself. Maybe a second one, for safety.\n\nAll snuggled in, and buckled up, and ready for you nap? Sweet dreams. Don't forget to leave a note taped to the windscreen for teh pilot/co-pilot to see, asking for a gentle wakey-wakey, upon your arrival at your ultimate destination.", "1 - Benadryl, if it makes you drowsy. Take it just before boarding that long flight.\n\n2 - Noise-canceling earphones ...not just the ones that filter out a bit of low frequency droning (noise-reduction earphones), although they're better than nothing, but [some of these.](http://reviews.cnet.com/best-noise-cancelling-headphones/)\n\n3 - set your watch to the time-zone of your destination, because you're going to be living that time-zone so you may as well get used to it. It may help you sleep if you get into the 'new time zone' mindset. The first time I flew long distance headed east (London to Hong Kong, 12 hour flight, left at mid-day and landed at 8am local time) I got zero sleep, so it felt like midnight and the day had already begun. When I had a similar east-heading flight (connection in the US from a local flight at Philly, a few hours wait, and on to London) I made sure I set my watch for Greenwich Mean Time in Philadelphia. Landing at 7am local time (which would otherwise have felt like 2am Eastern) was fine because I'd already primed myself to feel that it was the wee hours of the morning leaving the US and I slept well on the flight.", "heh, this question was asked a few months ago. In fact, the title was even worded exactly the same as yours:\n\nhttp://www.reddit.com/r/LifeProTips/comments/12d6cx/lpt_request_how_to_sleep_on_an_airplane/", "There is some kind of harness thing you can buy that allows you to sleep sitting up much more comfortably. Has anyone heard of this? Sorry, I can't be more specific.", "My trick is to read an incredibly boring book. I got a kindle (eInk) as a gift from work & I used to carry it with me everywhere (until it got lost/stolen :( ). I'd been reading the LOTR books forever, usually I'm out within 10 pages, thanks J R R. I was also reading The Hobbit, but that is much more fast paced.", "when you say you lay there, do you mean you sat in your seat slightly reclined, or were you leaning against a window, or were you actually lying down? \n\nIf you're looking to get some actual rest from sleeping on the plane, the sleeping position might matter. so if you can get your hands on an upgrade, business class seats really rock because they allow you to actually lie almost horizontally; failing that, an empty seat next to yours or a loved one's lap might; failing that, noise-cancelling headphones, fluffy pillows and blankets, and maybe sleeping pills (can't recommend any for lack of experience)", "[Orange ear plugs](http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0482575_sc7?$splssku$) + [zzzQuil](http://plushbeds.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/zzzquil3-e1340632038962.jpeg) = about 6-7 hours of uninterrupted sleep. Be warned, your ear canals may hurt a little after, but it goes away in about 10 min.", "You need better pills. Anything you can buy over the counter is not going to do the trick, as you've discovered. \n\nI like Xanax (alprazolam) because it's shorter acting than other benzos so is less likely to make you groggy the next day.", "The last time I flew I intentionally only slept two hours the night prior.\n\nIt was only a 6 hour flight, but I had nearly exhausted myself so after getting on the plane, I put in my sound-canceling headphones, played some music, and slept like a baby for about 5 of those 6 hours.\n\nI felt more rested when I got off the plane, enough to go about the festivities of the day, but not so much that the jet lag kept me from going to sleep at a reasonable time for the time zone I was now in.\n\nDepending on what you'll be doing before and after your flight, this may not be the best idea, as you will likely be fatigued for a good portion of your day (which I found to be incredibly helpful in dealing with the stress of getting through airports, as waiting in a two hour line isn't so bad when your senses are a little dulled.)", "My go-to flight trick from my Brother-In-Law: Fill your 1 quart clear plastic bag of liquids allowed in your carry on with mini booze bottles (less than 3oz). Usually mixers are free. BOOM. Instant nap. (Although, I would advise against actually shouting the word \"BOOM\" while on aboard the aircraft)", "Just flew from South America to USA and slept the whole time (waiting for my layover now). I took melatonin but it didn't work so I took a Xanax next thing I know it's six hours later we've landed and I've slept the whole time. No alcoholic drinks with it though cause you might blackout. I also burry my head in my sweatshirt to block the lights. Looks weird but on Xanax you don't really give a fuck about anything. ", "I usually get the window seat, roll up my jacket into a pillow or just bring a jacket that I put against the window, and curl up against it. I am also a tiny person, so I don't know if it would be as comfortable for everyone else :P", "I personally find that the obstacle to sleeping on planes for me is how hard the seat is. Instead of using the airplane blankets as an actual blanket for warmth, dress warm or bring your own, then when use the provided blanket as a seat padder. When you get on the plane, refold the blanket so it isn't so prepackaged-flat and so it fits the space of your seat. Sit on it instead of on the seat itself - helps because of the softer material and its shape would be moulded to your body. Helps me loads because of my back pain.\n\nWarm socks are essential if you plan to take off your shoes.\n\n", "I cant sleep on flights because I have sleep apnea and my snoring is unbelievably loud, so I don't want to bother people.", "I always wear a beanie when I fly. Not just to keep warm but I can simply pull it down over my eyes and it makes a very comfy instant eye cover.", "I always just stay up the entire night before my flight, book an early morning one with a window seat, and knock the fuck out leaning against the bulkhead for the whole flight. Might be a shitty LPT to most, but thats how I do it.", "i put on an eye mask, get one of those neck pillows, and put on headphones with extremely calm music playing. i usually listen to the band Beach House. then i sit there with my eyes closed for as long as i can stand it and i can usually get 4-6 hours of sleep, which is pretty good considering i have really bad insomnia.", "This usually works for international flights (free when flying to Central and South America using non-American airlines), order yourself some liquor and fall asleep on a strong buzz (don't get drunk). You'll wake up fine, no hangovers, no headaches.", "Someone in London gave me a tip years ago that's never let me down. 3 Tylenol PMs + 1 shot of whiskey. Works like a charm.", "Regular neck pillows kind of stink seeing as they just push your head forward. This is great if you can actually get sleep with your chin resting on your chest - but personally I prefer to use one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Caldera-Releaf-Neck-Rest-Regular/dp/B0027CU1PS\n\nI also pop some Dramamine to help me sleep and stave off any form of motion sickness I might get from an extended flight/reading.\n\n14 to 16 Hour Flights are a bi-weekly thing for me. ", "My first question is where have you been able to fall asleep?\n\nHave you ever slept in a bus? a train? as a passenger in a car?\n\n2nd question: What was the main problem? Noise? Too hot/cold? Can't sleep without being fully reclined? Need a pillow? Stomach sleeper?", "If you don't mind looking like a complete douche .....http://www.amazon.com/Ostrich-Protection-Everywhere-Christmas-boyfriends/dp/B009VI5Z8Y", "I wish I could give you advice. \n\nI used to fly so often, that the plane was really where I could catch up on sleep, so I would get as comfortable as I could prior to take off, close my eyes, and start breathing deeply. I would end up falling asleep very soon after.\n\nNow, I fall asleep even before the plane takes off and sometimes will sleep through the landing.\n\nI can't really say what it is that I do, but trying to relax prior to take off helps. I guess I also think if the plane crashes, I can't do anything about it, so I might as well sleep.\n\nGood luck with your sleep on planes.", "I usually take a Gravol or two before on any long trips (car or plane). They knock me out and also deal with any motion sickness. ", "I took two dramamine once when I left a hotel. Got my ass in the seat (maybe two hours later) and was out before the plane even took off. Slept a good part of the way home. (Amsterdam to JFK.)", "Carry-on a backpack filled with clothes to make it soft. Place the backpack on the tray table, and cover it with something soft, like a t-shirt or the blanket they give you on the plane. Lean your upper body forward into the backpack and rest your head on top of it, with your arms wrapping around the backpack, resting on the tray table.", ">I bought in the airport and had a pillow and blanket and laid their with my eyes open the entire flight.\n\n\nWell there's your problem, you need to close your eyes.", "This is probably not the correct answer, but I usually just make full use of the airport bar before the flight.", "The sleeping pills that you simply buy in the airport are useless. The ones that your doc prescribes should not be taken on the plane unless you feel like doing something crazy and not remembering the next day. Drugs like Ambien should be taken at night time and when you can get 8 hours of sleep.", "Take some [PM aspirin](http://i1.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/021/071/PILLS_HERE_by_TylerTheBox.jpg).", "Stay up all night the day before. It will give you extra time to pack and everything. By the time you're all nice and strapped in on the plane you'll doze off. It works for me, at least.", "Start your (morning) flight as you end your all-nighter. \n\n(Point of warning: you may end up passed out in the bathroom, snoring and reluctantly hugging your grandmother as she greets you when you land reeking of sex and booze.)", "Only position I've ever been able to sleep in is leaning my head against the seat in front of me. I can never sleep on planes.", "My solution is very simple. Use a backpack as a pillow the same way you would in a classroom. Lean forward, listen to some calm music and doze off. I'm generally asleep from the moment they let us put tray tables down until the flight attendant pokes me and tells me to put it back up.", "Make yourself really sleep deprived the night before (but make sure you pack before said sleep depravation). I usually like to go out and stay out all night, but without getting drunk because there is nothing worse than travelling hungover. Dragging yourself to the airport will suck but you will sleep blissfully on your flight. ", "I've taken more 8+ hour flights than I can remember. Here's what I do:\n\nFirst, when booking I try like hell to get a bulkhead seat so I can lean against something.\n\nSecond, I try to make sure I don't get a lot of sleep the night before so I'll be tired.\n\nThird, when it's pretty clear the plane will be leaving on time, I take my \"sleep cocktail\": omega-3, magnesium, gaba calm, 5-htp, vitamin D-3, and melatonin. Also, I eat before boarding so I'll be sleepy and won't be bothered with the inflight meal.\n\nFourth, upon getting to my seat, I immediately go to the nearest lavatory and change into nylon warm up pants, a polypropylene t-shirt, and flip flops. I neatly fold my clothes and put them in the overhead.\n\nFifth, I wear Bose noise cancelling headphones and eye shades, and I use a blow up neck pillow to keep my head steady. The noise cancelling headphones are important because they filter out low frequency noise, which can prevent sleep.\n\nFinally, I make sure the fan is keeping me ventilated, and I wrap up snuggly in the blanket.\n\nThis all works most of the time, but not all of the time. Sometimes, for some reason, I just can't sleep well.\n\n ", "I've flown to Australia and back 4 times in the last few years and here is a sure-fire way to sleep for 10 hours if you need to:\n\n- Bring earplugs.\n- Eye mask (usually provided)\n- Change of clothes to get into some PJs before passing out\n- Go to your Dr and tell them you get anxiety on flights, they will prescribe you a nice pill so take those right before trying to sleep\n\nAlways works for me, good luck to you! ", "I once took an ambien before my flight to Australia, once I was on board they had us get off the plane due to mechanical issues. I then had to sit in the airport and battle with ambien hallucinations. Lesson learned: DONT TAKE AMBIEN UNTIL YOU ARE AIRBORN. ", "I find that if I wash down a few Ambien with a fifth of vodka I not only sleep through the entire flight, I wake up in my own bed. ", "I fall asleep on my trips from Vancouver to China by laying a blanket over the seat and getting down on my knees and sleeping in a doggy-style like position. If you need to wake up and assume your seat someone will let you know. Only do this *IF* you don't get embarrassed easily. ", "Get the emergency exit row. Best hour flight I had from ATL to DAB I ever had. Slept the whole time.", "For me being 120 lbs, I found that melatonin would gave me a huge headache after waking up. I would be in a deep sleep for 1 hour max and would be up the next 5 hours channel surfing with a headache. I would recommend Gravol. Didn’t get any headaches. \n\nAlso this totally helped me but requires some self control. Iimit screen time, maybe start one movie earlier..then turn off the tv completely and start reading. No phone, no tv or tv blue lights. Get cozy. Read for 20 min, take a gravol, it will start kicking in fast… getting sleepy…..more sleepy….zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.", "Call your doctor, tell him you are flying soon and have trouble sleeping on planes, but would like to. He will give you a prescription for Ambien. It will be more effective than any 'natural' advice anybody can give on here. ", "Benzos. Prescription drugs for anxiety. Xanax, Valium, whatever. You'll have to figure out how to get some but they really do the trick.", "Ambien. \n\nGo to your doctor, tell them you are going on a trip and just need a couple for the flight and they'll probably write a prescription for what you need, maybe 5 pills, so the cost (except doc visit) is relatively minimal. I've taken in twice, once from Fl to Guam, and once from FL to London. Do not take it until you are in your airplane seat, buckled in, and ready for flight. It works pretty fast. On my flight to Hawaii, I took one in Tampa as I sat down. I never remember pushing off from the gate and my next real memory was 20 minutes before landing at HNL. Same with my flight to London. I did eat breakfast on the flight, but have no memory of it, though my father traveling with me says I was completely out of it.", "You could use one of Skymalls [torture devices.](http://imgur.com/zKJQg) Or you could be [that guy](http://imgur.com/wojgd)", "check if the destination airport has a subway, right before you enter the airport eat a brownie. The flight will be epic and upon arrival you wont go broke :D", "I suggest the nighttime cold and flu tablets you can get from any drugstore. not only will they knock you out, but they will help keep your airways clear and you'll wake up feeling a million bucks. \n\nI find that when i fly domestically i can fall asleep straight away, but for long overseas trips i cannot seem to sleep. this defiantly helped me", "Two sleeping pills you found in the airport? I hope you mean something you purchased at the newsstand, not just a couple of pills laying on the counter in the bathroom.\n\nAs for tricks: I usually get to the airport early and have a drink or two before the plane. That, combined with some Benedryl (or Tylenol PM, same active ingredient) usually is good enough to knock me out for a flight. I have had some long ones where I just can't sleep no matter what I try. In those cases, I keep a hard drive stocked with movies and TV shows, which at least helps the time pass faster." ]

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[ "Cold Weather Driving Emergency kits or just general ideas for preparing to drive in cold weather. I'm about to attempt to make a long distance drive tomorrow and want a preparedness kit.", "Cold Weather Driving Emergency kits or just general ideas for preparing to drive in cold weather. I'm about to attempt to make a long distance drive tomorrow and want a preparedness kit.", "Cold Weather Driving Emergency kits or just general ideas for preparing to drive in cold weather. I'm about to attempt to make a long distance drive tomorrow and want a preparedness kit.", "Cold Weather Driving Emergency kits or just general ideas for preparing to drive in cold weather. I'm about to attempt to make a long distance drive tomorrow and want a preparedness kit.", "Cold Weather Driving Emergency kits or just general ideas for preparing to drive in cold weather. I'm about to attempt to make a long distance drive tomorrow and want a preparedness kit.", "Cold Weather Driving Emergency kits or just general ideas for preparing to drive in cold weather. I'm about to attempt to make a long distance drive tomorrow and want a preparedness kit.", "Cold Weather Driving Emergency kits or just general ideas for preparing to drive in cold weather. I'm about to attempt to make a long distance drive tomorrow and want a preparedness kit.", "Cold Weather Driving Emergency kits or just general ideas for preparing to drive in cold weather. I'm about to attempt to make a long distance drive tomorrow and want a preparedness kit." ]

[ "Make sure you are familiar with your jack and spare tire, if you get a flat along the way, you don't want to spend a lot of time out in the cold changing it. Also check to see if your jack is operational, I once had a flat and my jack had rusted so bad it broke when I tried to use it. \n\nI always have a blanket, gloves, and a lighter in my car in case I break down and have to stay warm without the engine on. If you are looking for a emergency kit, most auto parts stores should have one that includes flares, first aid kits, reflectors, etc. \n\nIn cold weather you don't want to let your gas tank get too low. Over time, water from condensation forms a layer on top of the gas in the tank and if that gets into your fuel lines, pump, filter, or injectors and freezes, you're going to have a bad time as your car won't run. A bottle of Iso-Heet helps clear out that water safely.\n\nDepending on your level of comfort driving In snow and slippery conditions, it may be a good idea to go to an empty parking lot at night and practice drifting your vehicle around. Being comfortable and aware of how it feels and got your vehicle handles while sliding can save you if it begins to happen outside of a controlled environment, e.g. While driving and hitting a slick spot. If driving a rear wheel drive vehicle, be careful of icy spots. If you accelerate while your rear wheels are on ice or snow, it could cause your rear end to swing out and throw you into a ditch or other lanes. Front wheel drive cars will pull you the direction the wheels are facing while accelerating, regardless of sliding. If you do begin to slide sideways, remain calm. Panicking is what will cause damage. If sliding into a ditch and you can't stop it, point your wheels into the ditch. If they hit sideways, there is a high chance of damage to your steering parts (idler arms, pinion arms, control arms). \n\nCheck fluid levels before you leave, it's never fun to see your vehicle overheat on the highway because you are low on anti-freeze (coolant). Pay attention to cold/hot levels when checking fluids, as the cold will cause levels to appear lower than they will when the engine is at running temp. When checking oil, the engine needs to be off to get an accurate reading. The opposite is true for transmission fluid, which needs to be checked while the vehicle is running.\n\nHopefully this helps, drive safe and stay warm.", "If you are going to be driving in snow, here's a tip my father taught me - drive in a manner that allows you to pretend you have to stop without using your brakes, and where SAFE don't use your brakes if you can instead coast to a stop. Simply slow down instead of braking if possible.\n\nAs a result, you will have to leave a LOT more space between you and cars in front of you. \n\nThe advantage here is if you hit a slippery spot you will have a lot more time to react, and if you *don't* press the brakes and instead coast, using the engine to slow you down, you can often maintain control of your car and still stop without getting in a wreck, even if your car has anti-lock brakes.\n\nAlso, when stopped at an intersection, keep an eye out for people coming towards you from the left who are planning on turning right. Many times they will come too fast, brake, the wheels will lock, and they will skid right into you being stopped there. You can prevent this by stopping further back from the line than usual, or being ready to pull forward to avoid getting hit.\n\nBasically, be extra, extra cautious and leave a LOT of extra space ... just in case. ", "Extra weight in the trunk. Sand, salt, kitty litter. Blanket, jacket, simple clothes in trunk. I keep peanut butter and water in there too. Keep your brush and scraper near by, never drive off without completely deicing. I keep antifreeze in my trunk too. ", "Join an automobile club or roadside maintenance plan for emergencies. You never know when you can get stranded. Have a backpack in the trunk with some supplies, high energy bars or non perishable food, keep a regular blanket or a survival heat reflecting Mylar© blanket, a few candles, a tin can, matches, flashlight, batteries for the flashlight, flares, reflective clothing, a small shovel, a car battery charger or battery cables. If you get stranded on the road, do not panic. Do not venture out of your vehicle and do not keep the engine running to keep warm. Light a candle inside the tin can for warmth.", "I've been driving an hour to work for 6 years through some of the worst snowstorms you will ever see. The northeastern lake effect area. I have several general rules for winter driving:\n\n1: Snow Tires - NOT all weather tires. There is a huge difference regardless what others may say. True snow tires will be night and day when driving. I recommend a set of snow/summer tires and switching between the two. All weather tires claim to be good in snow, but they are not designed to handle more than an inch properly.\n\n2: Always assume every other car on the road is a moment away from careening out of control. I have seen cars driving perfectly fine on straight roads suddenly slide sideways into another lane for no valid reason. People do not prepare for winter, they react after a storm hits and is over. Assume the other drivers are not ready for winter. Also, never assume someone will stop. The light may be red, and they may press their brakes, but you will often see the car just keep on sliding clean through an intersection.\n\n3: Practice, seriously. I recommend finding a big empty parking lot after a snow storm. Take your car up to a good speed and jerk the wheel; try to spin out. Feel what it's like to lose control. Then do it again but try to correct. Get a feel for what does and doesn't work. You will find brakes become hazardous. Acceleration can save you from a crash. Try different scenarios. Confidence is everything for driving in the snow. If you are confident, you will be better off than 90% of the people on the road with you.\n\n4: Prepare your vehicle for battle. Beyond just general maintenance which you do not want to do in the cold on the side of the road. Make sure you have an ice scraper handy. Windshield wiper fluid to wash the salt off your windshield. Coats and food if you break down. Flares are always useful. There are hundreds of checklists online, I suggest reading a few.\n\n5: Pay attention! Driving with a cell phone is bad, but people do it; hell I still do it. However a snow storm is no place for it... Turn down the music, turn the fone off, tell your friends to be quiet in the nasty parts. I have been gaming forever and I can multitask with the best of them. Snowstorm driving takes all the attention I have and more. Don't play games with it.\n\n6: Beat the storm if you can. Seriously, if you can leave a few hours early to beat a storm, do it. You'll save yourself in the long run.\n\n7: Finally, understand snow storms are a game, and the house always wins. Statistically speaking, if you live in a snow ridden environment, and you drive in the storms, you will have an accident. It may not be catastrophic, but everybody has an accident at some point. Snow makes driving into a whole new concept. If you aren't ready for it, and you don't stay off it if you aren't, you pose a risk to yourself and others around you. Be prepared, and good luck facin the white monster.", "Bring extra food, extra water, some snacks like granola bars, an extra pair of clothes, extra gloves, an extra blanket or two, a large light, a road flair (if you find it really necessary), and perhaps even a watch just in case your care battery and phone dies - it's great to know the time. \n\nLearning how to control your vehicle is important if you hit a bad patch of snow. If you fall below 40mph I suggest putting on your blinkers and keeping to the right. Because there will always be people who want to go faster. \n\nIf you no longer feel safe driving, then pull off at the nearest exit and give yourself time to wait until you feel confident again. You don't want to drive while freaked out and anxious, you could make a bad mistake. \n\nAlways consider icy conditions or black ice, as they can sneak up on you. \n\nIf you're going downhill and have an automatic car, you can shift from drive -> 3, then 2, then 1 gear to keep your speed way down. If you're going to break, don't slam them on. Ease them on and off to keep your car in better control. \n\nIf it's snowing, always keep your lights on so people can see you better. \n\n----- \n\n\nThese are all things *I* learned when driving in snow in PA. If you learned something else, feel free to share. If something I said is wrong, well, that's another thing. /shrugs", "When driving on snow, use a lower gear ratio for the same speed. That is, drive with a higher RPM for a certain speed. \nWhen you need to slow down, you can use the engine brake by releasing the gas pedal, instead of applying the brake. \n \n*I am using a front wheel drive, manual transmission, diesel car. I am unsure if you can pull off this trick with automatic transmissions and the result won't be as pronounced for a gasoline engine due to a lower compression ratio.*", "Take it slow, give yourself more time and distance to stop. Don't ever slam on the breaks, but gradually press the breaks. Don't think of your breaks as something to make you stop, but as something to make it harder for your car to continue moving if that makes any sense. In the event that you slide or spin out, try not to overcorrect by cranking the wheel hard in the opposite direction but instead point your tires in the direction that you want to travel. But the most important part is to be traveling at a speed where you feel you have good control of your car." ]

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[ "Made hot sauce today. Used gloves when I chopped Manzano, habinero and ghost peppers but my hands are on fire. What can I do? Pro Tip: keep the gloves on till dishes are done. \n\nRead enough TIFU, I am incel for a week at least.", "Made hot sauce today. Used gloves when I chopped Manzano, habinero and ghost peppers but my hands are on fire. What can I do? Pro Tip: keep the gloves on till dishes are done. \n\nRead enough TIFU, I am incel for a week at least.", "Made hot sauce today. Used gloves when I chopped Manzano, habinero and ghost peppers but my hands are on fire. What can I do? Pro Tip: keep the gloves on till dishes are done. \n\nRead enough TIFU, I am incel for a week at least." ]

[ "I've had this problem too with Habanero's. I washed/soaked my hands in milk. Seemed to help, but it could have also just distracted from the pain long enough for it to subside.", "The best solution I've come across is to use baking soda mixed with hydrogen peroxide. Works every time.", "Rub your eyes. Your tear glands will neutralize the burning sensation.\n\nBut actually, I've had that happen and I found ice packs to work well. I'd rather be numb than feel that burn." ]

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[ "Tips and tricks for university-level scientific research I'm a psychology student who gradually has more and more research-related tasks to earn cr", "Tips and tricks for university-level scientific research I'm a psychology student who gradually has more and more research-related tasks to earn cr", "Tips and tricks for university-level scientific research I'm a psychology student who gradually has more and more research-related tasks to earn cr", "Tips and tricks for university-level scientific research I'm a psychology student who gradually has more and more research-related tasks to earn cr", "Tips and tricks for university-level scientific research I'm a psychology student who gradually has more and more research-related tasks to earn cr" ]

[ "you should try Zotero, it's a free software for keeping your articles in one place and its extension in MS Word can automatically create bibliographic list for you in seconds (I wish I knew about this app sooner when I was writing my thesis😀).\nI once heard that not all articles available on Google Scholar are peer-reviewed, so I would be skeptical about sorting and using them.", "You should utilize your university library as much as possible. Find the subject specialist/liaison for your discipline and schedule a personal appointment to show you the available resources and how to optimally use them.", "[PaperPanda](https://paperpanda.app/) is a great Chrome extension for getting through paywalls and downloading papers", "Memory tip and maybe it will help you read faster.\n\nJust read. 99% of people don’t actually read stuff they just skim through things. Emphasize the specific stuff like data, results, sample sizes to remember them when you write them on paper. Definitely will save you a reread. \n\nalways cite stuff before you begin compiling a paper. I always find doing citations to be the most tedious.", "Kopernio (now Endnote Click) - when I used it it would connect to your Uni credentials and get you access to paywalled research via your university’s library, plus has a locker and can export everything into .ris format complete with PDF\n\nEndnote for bibliography and managing all the citations\n\nConnected Papers is pretty useful too for “seeing” where else the research goes." ]

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[ "dealing with body odor I've probably just went through 30 posts talking about it but I saw someone say scrubbing doesnt work as well as cutting back on your diet. \n\n\n\nI was wondering if there was an exact diet and/or products that works for y'all? I'm extremely scared of someone walking up to me and telling me I stink. I had an entire breakdown about it.", "dealing with body odor I've probably just went through 30 posts talking about it but I saw someone say scrubbing doesnt work as well as cutting back on your diet. \n\n\n\nI was wondering if there was an exact diet and/or products that works for y'all? I'm extremely scared of someone walking up to me and telling me I stink. I had an entire breakdown about it.", "dealing with body odor I've probably just went through 30 posts talking about it but I saw someone say scrubbing doesnt work as well as cutting back on your diet. \n\n\n\nI was wondering if there was an exact diet and/or products that works for y'all? I'm extremely scared of someone walking up to me and telling me I stink. I had an entire breakdown about it.", "dealing with body odor I've probably just went through 30 posts talking about it but I saw someone say scrubbing doesnt work as well as cutting back on your diet. \n\n\n\nI was wondering if there was an exact diet and/or products that works for y'all? I'm extremely scared of someone walking up to me and telling me I stink. I had an entire breakdown about it.", "dealing with body odor I've probably just went through 30 posts talking about it but I saw someone say scrubbing doesnt work as well as cutting back on your diet. \n\n\n\nI was wondering if there was an exact diet and/or products that works for y'all? I'm extremely scared of someone walking up to me and telling me I stink. I had an entire breakdown about it.", "dealing with body odor I've probably just went through 30 posts talking about it but I saw someone say scrubbing doesnt work as well as cutting back on your diet. \n\n\n\nI was wondering if there was an exact diet and/or products that works for y'all? I'm extremely scared of someone walking up to me and telling me I stink. I had an entire breakdown about it.", "dealing with body odor I've probably just went through 30 posts talking about it but I saw someone say scrubbing doesnt work as well as cutting back on your diet. \n\n\n\nI was wondering if there was an exact diet and/or products that works for y'all? I'm extremely scared of someone walking up to me and telling me I stink. I had an entire breakdown about it.", "dealing with body odor I've probably just went through 30 posts talking about it but I saw someone say scrubbing doesnt work as well as cutting back on your diet. \n\n\n\nI was wondering if there was an exact diet and/or products that works for y'all? I'm extremely scared of someone walking up to me and telling me I stink. I had an entire breakdown about it.", "dealing with body odor I've probably just went through 30 posts talking about it but I saw someone say scrubbing doesnt work as well as cutting back on your diet. \n\n\n\nI was wondering if there was an exact diet and/or products that works for y'all? I'm extremely scared of someone walking up to me and telling me I stink. I had an entire breakdown about it.", "dealing with body odor I've probably just went through 30 posts talking about it but I saw someone say scrubbing doesnt work as well as cutting back on your diet. \n\n\n\nI was wondering if there was an exact diet and/or products that works for y'all? I'm extremely scared of someone walking up to me and telling me I stink. I had an entire breakdown about it.", "dealing with body odor I've probably just went through 30 posts talking about it but I saw someone say scrubbing doesnt work as well as cutting back on your diet. \n\n\n\nI was wondering if there was an exact diet and/or products that works for y'all? I'm extremely scared of someone walking up to me and telling me I stink. I had an entire breakdown about it.", "dealing with body odor I've probably just went through 30 posts talking about it but I saw someone say scrubbing doesnt work as well as cutting back on your diet. \n\n\n\nI was wondering if there was an exact diet and/or products that works for y'all? I'm extremely scared of someone walking up to me and telling me I stink. I had an entire breakdown about it." ]

[ "During this pandemic, and working from home...I've been like \"meh I don't need to shower, use deodorant, or manscape\"\n\nOf course I notice my body oder and sometimes it hits me like \"woah\". \n\nBut before the pandemic, showering regularly, using a deodorant that doesn't irritate your skin(persperant gives me a rash), and trimming your body hair prevents the odor from lingering on.", "When it comes to deodorant, you are supposed to put some on before bed, then shower like normal in the morning and reapply deodorant. It helped me with b.o.", "Take a bath in some lavender epsom salt once a week. Drink lots of water and do minimal junk food if you can. Use deodorant or baby powder under your armpits", "It depends on your dna. They do have medical conditions that cause people to smell and medication helps but never totally goes away. Pretty rare though. It might be cutting out sugar or processed foods or cooking your own food at home. Sometimes it’s just making healthy adjustments like exercise and eating right. I went carnivore and it’s helped me a lot since I have horrible food allergies but might not be as good for you. Have to see what works.", "All good tips here. I recently learned that ammonia-like BO can be caused by undereating or lowcarbing.", "You need to look at if from the perspective of health. That odor is a sign of imbalance. I went through it for years until I changed my diet, cutting down on animal fats and sugars. It really makes a huge difference. And you’ll feel better too.", "Odor is caused by bacteria and can be made worse by various things. I know if you eat a ton of meat, you're stinkier. Onions and garlic can make your odor stronger as well. The best, first step, is showering and lathering well in the stinky areas. \n\nDeodorant. They have a product out by Lume now. It's either a stick deodorant or like a lotion. I've heard great things about it and it can be used in the groin/butt area, armpits and feet. Plus, their commercials are pretty funny.\n\nKeeping clothes clean is another biggie. The bacteria can sit in your clothing and then just thrive when you put the clothes on again. \n\nBaby wipes or the various body wipe variants out there for in between shower needs. Went to the gym, but can't shower due to covid restrictions, wipe down with wipes and pay special attention to the standard stinky areas.", "Like under arm odor? Or like your sweat just smells, like doesnt matter location like sweaty arm or something?", "Just buy a good parfum and it will take the spotlight for sure. Be sure it’s a high quality one like:\n\n- Dior Sauvage\n- Bleu De Chanel\n- Versace Eros", "I’ve been thinking about this and have a follow up question, do you think that we should be scrubbing our pits and bits, so to speak, to kill bacteria etc. for the same 20 seconds that we’re supposed to wash our hands?", "It might be embarrassing, or difficult to go on your own depending on your age, but if you're concerned about body odors and regular hygiene (shower, deodorant, etc) isn't good enough, I strongly recommend you see your doctor. Also your ob/gyn if you're female. There might be biological causes that you can't control without help. At the very least, they can go over your hygiene routine in depth to see if any changes would help. Don't forget to go to your regular checkup as well. They can save your life.", "I use a Face cleansing brush to scrub the areas prone to bad smells by applying a small amount of shower gel and brushing that area for 2 minutes in circles, up and down etc... just to cover the area properly and then rinse. Really helps to stop the production of body odour. I don’t use that brush for cleansing my face as I use another brush separately for that. But the bristles are gentle enough to not cause irritation on the skin. Hope this helps anyone struggling with body odour." ]

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[ "How can I improve my handwriting? Hey Reddit. I'm a 29 year old man, but I have the handwriting of a quadraspazzed 8 year old child. Do any of you know of any way for me to improve my handwriting? I barely write at all anymore, but I'd like to be able to write letters and suchlike, or even sign my name, without being embarrassed.", "How can I improve my handwriting? Hey Reddit. I'm a 29 year old man, but I have the handwriting of a quadraspazzed 8 year old child. Do any of you know of any way for me to improve my handwriting? I barely write at all anymore, but I'd like to be able to write letters and suchlike, or even sign my name, without being embarrassed.", "How can I improve my handwriting? Hey Reddit. I'm a 29 year old man, but I have the handwriting of a quadraspazzed 8 year old child. Do any of you know of any way for me to improve my handwriting? I barely write at all anymore, but I'd like to be able to write letters and suchlike, or even sign my name, without being embarrassed.", "How can I improve my handwriting? Hey Reddit. I'm a 29 year old man, but I have the handwriting of a quadraspazzed 8 year old child. Do any of you know of any way for me to improve my handwriting? I barely write at all anymore, but I'd like to be able to write letters and suchlike, or even sign my name, without being embarrassed.", "How can I improve my handwriting? Hey Reddit. I'm a 29 year old man, but I have the handwriting of a quadraspazzed 8 year old child. Do any of you know of any way for me to improve my handwriting? I barely write at all anymore, but I'd like to be able to write letters and suchlike, or even sign my name, without being embarrassed.", "How can I improve my handwriting? Hey Reddit. I'm a 29 year old man, but I have the handwriting of a quadraspazzed 8 year old child. Do any of you know of any way for me to improve my handwriting? I barely write at all anymore, but I'd like to be able to write letters and suchlike, or even sign my name, without being embarrassed.", "How can I improve my handwriting? Hey Reddit. I'm a 29 year old man, but I have the handwriting of a quadraspazzed 8 year old child. Do any of you know of any way for me to improve my handwriting? I barely write at all anymore, but I'd like to be able to write letters and suchlike, or even sign my name, without being embarrassed." ]

[ "To be completely honest, SLOW DOWN. Like take the time to make it look good and over time of taking your time it will speed up and eventually look nicer.\n\nAlso practice. Sit down and hand write more. Make sure you are sitting up and taking your time to make sure all your letters look nice and are aligned. The more often you write the better you will get at it.", "As a man with shit handwriting himself, I have elected to use only capitals when writing most things by hand. Granted, this is a bit slower, but it's a small price to pay for legibility. \nBe efficient as well. A capital i need only be a vertical line, u and v can be indecently similar as they are distinguishable thru context. Etc.\nReally hope this helps. Works wonders for me every day. ", "Practice writing slowly, and take the time to form each letter correctly. It sucks, it's slow, and you'll half-die of boredom, but do it for at least half an hour a day, and you'll quickly see improvement.", "I gave up and just write in all capitals now. Apparently I hold my pen in a weird way (I'm a lefty, and the focus in school was never on leftys and no one corrected me on how I was holding my pen, so it just got worse and now I have no idea how I'm SUPPOSED to hold a pen). My handwriting is so bad that I sometimes don't know what I wrote. Which is why, when I place my orders for my store, I do it all in a fancy excel spreadsheet I made. All my suppliers were like \"Ooh, look at this, so organised, so neat, she must be super organised all the time\" and they kept telling me how much they loved my order sheets. Fuck, man, it's only because if I wrote it and faxed it I'd never get what I actually wanted because no one would have any idea what the hell I had written.\n\nAll capitals, man. And slow. ", "All this advice... Due to the disaster of the school system that we have here, I spend like, hours almost every day, writing 4-5 A4 pages. How is that for \"practice\"? No, it doesn't help. At all.", "When I was younger I would split my letters into individual strokes to help with my handwriting. For example, when wrtting an \"h\" I would start with the \"l\" looking part, pause, and THEN draw the curve. It looks better and slows you down so you can write without scribbling.", "Make sure all the letters start at the same height on the line. This makes the handwriting look a little bit more neat, without you having to change anything. " ]

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[ "Getting Fine Sand Out of Socks Title says it all— went hiking and got fine sand in my socks.\n\nWould love tips— I have washed, soaked and vacuumed without luck.", "Getting Fine Sand Out of Socks Title says it all— went hiking and got fine sand in my socks.\n\nWould love tips— I have washed, soaked and vacuumed without luck.", "Getting Fine Sand Out of Socks Title says it all— went hiking and got fine sand in my socks.\n\nWould love tips— I have washed, soaked and vacuumed without luck.", "Getting Fine Sand Out of Socks Title says it all— went hiking and got fine sand in my socks.\n\nWould love tips— I have washed, soaked and vacuumed without luck." ]

[ "launder normally, make sure you don't use too much detergent - this leaves a sticky residue.\n\nUse fabric softener in the rinse water. This step is important.\n\ntumble dry - if they're wool I would use low heat. This works for me.", "Try stretching it thin over a cup or something (so only 1 layer thick) and then hitting it with pressurized air / computer duster.\n\nI think the best answer is what biseln said.... probably just buy new socks.", "Put them in the dryer, on cool air. This will dry the fine sand. Shake the dry socks vigorously. Wash. ", "My solution is to turn the socks inside out, take them outside, and beat them on the side of the house like an old rug. Smack as hard as you can until you don't see any more sand coming out. " ]

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[ "How to handle with those who allways think they know better with everything. Even if they are not the sound knowing it better. *they sound", "How to handle with those who allways think they know better with everything. Even if they are not the sound knowing it better. *they sound" ]

[ "Don't even bother. Any sound arguments on your part will always be shot down with bad reasoning and a 'im always right' mindset. Avoid the person, or don't speak to them when the situation calls for it. Not even the worlds best tennis player can beat a wall.", "That metaphore is awesome.\n\nIts only hard to do so if have to work with this person daily. Its not that i dont stand up for myself and i am definitly no follower, i have a clear opinion. Its just a pain in the ass. But as i said i have to work with him and create decisions." ]

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[ "How to get up in the morning? Every goddamn morning, no matter how many or how few hours I've slept, I'm always too fucking tired to ever have any motivation to get up! Someone please give me a tip to counter this shit. \n", "How to get up in the morning? Every goddamn morning, no matter how many or how few hours I've slept, I'm always too fucking tired to ever have any motivation to get up! Someone please give me a tip to counter this shit. \n", "How to get up in the morning? Every goddamn morning, no matter how many or how few hours I've slept, I'm always too fucking tired to ever have any motivation to get up! Someone please give me a tip to counter this shit. \n", "How to get up in the morning? Every goddamn morning, no matter how many or how few hours I've slept, I'm always too fucking tired to ever have any motivation to get up! Someone please give me a tip to counter this shit. \n", "How to get up in the morning? Every goddamn morning, no matter how many or how few hours I've slept, I'm always too fucking tired to ever have any motivation to get up! Someone please give me a tip to counter this shit. \n", "How to get up in the morning? Every goddamn morning, no matter how many or how few hours I've slept, I'm always too fucking tired to ever have any motivation to get up! Someone please give me a tip to counter this shit. \n", "How to get up in the morning? Every goddamn morning, no matter how many or how few hours I've slept, I'm always too fucking tired to ever have any motivation to get up! Someone please give me a tip to counter this shit. \n", "How to get up in the morning? Every goddamn morning, no matter how many or how few hours I've slept, I'm always too fucking tired to ever have any motivation to get up! Someone please give me a tip to counter this shit. \n", "How to get up in the morning? Every goddamn morning, no matter how many or how few hours I've slept, I'm always too fucking tired to ever have any motivation to get up! Someone please give me a tip to counter this shit. \n", "How to get up in the morning? Every goddamn morning, no matter how many or how few hours I've slept, I'm always too fucking tired to ever have any motivation to get up! Someone please give me a tip to counter this shit. \n", "How to get up in the morning? Every goddamn morning, no matter how many or how few hours I've slept, I'm always too fucking tired to ever have any motivation to get up! Someone please give me a tip to counter this shit. \n", "How to get up in the morning? Every goddamn morning, no matter how many or how few hours I've slept, I'm always too fucking tired to ever have any motivation to get up! Someone please give me a tip to counter this shit. \n", "How to get up in the morning? Every goddamn morning, no matter how many or how few hours I've slept, I'm always too fucking tired to ever have any motivation to get up! Someone please give me a tip to counter this shit. \n", "How to get up in the morning? Every goddamn morning, no matter how many or how few hours I've slept, I'm always too fucking tired to ever have any motivation to get up! Someone please give me a tip to counter this shit. \n", "How to get up in the morning? Every goddamn morning, no matter how many or how few hours I've slept, I'm always too fucking tired to ever have any motivation to get up! Someone please give me a tip to counter this shit. \n", "How to get up in the morning? Every goddamn morning, no matter how many or how few hours I've slept, I'm always too fucking tired to ever have any motivation to get up! Someone please give me a tip to counter this shit. \n", "How to get up in the morning? Every goddamn morning, no matter how many or how few hours I've slept, I'm always too fucking tired to ever have any motivation to get up! Someone please give me a tip to counter this shit. \n", "How to get up in the morning? Every goddamn morning, no matter how many or how few hours I've slept, I'm always too fucking tired to ever have any motivation to get up! Someone please give me a tip to counter this shit. \n", "How to get up in the morning? Every goddamn morning, no matter how many or how few hours I've slept, I'm always too fucking tired to ever have any motivation to get up! Someone please give me a tip to counter this shit. \n", "How to get up in the morning? Every goddamn morning, no matter how many or how few hours I've slept, I'm always too fucking tired to ever have any motivation to get up! Someone please give me a tip to counter this shit. \n", "How to get up in the morning? Every goddamn morning, no matter how many or how few hours I've slept, I'm always too fucking tired to ever have any motivation to get up! Someone please give me a tip to counter this shit. \n" ]

[ "There is an app called Sleep Cycle. It detects when you are in your lightest sleep, and wakes you up then. A reason why you wake up feeling like a zombie is that you may have woken up when you were in your deep sleep.", "I have an alarm clock that requires I compete a basic math problem. This wakes my brain up. Then I have some coffee already pre-made from yesterday in the fridge. Shit, shave, shower. And it's off to the races. ", "Speaking for myself ,I enjoy having breakfast in bed. I like waking up to the smell of bacon, sue me. And since I don't have a butler, I have to do it myself. \n\nSo, most nights before I go to bed, I will lay six strips of bacon out on my George Foreman Grill. Then I go to sleep. When I wake up, I plug in the grill, I go back to sleep again. Then I wake up to the smell of crackling bacon. \n\nIt is delicious, it's good for me. It's the perfect way to start the day.", "Same thing here bro...\n\nI guess that some people are just \"night people\" I feel I am waking up only in the noon.", "Set your alarm/phone to full volume and set it all across your room on the other side (or at least a good distance away) so you can still hear it but you have to get up to turn it off.\n\nIf that doesn't work, you could go for one of these things: https://www.amazon.com/Clocky-Alarm-Clock-Wheels-Aqua/dp/B000TAS9XQ", "Try smiling as soon as you wake up and be grateful for being alive and healthy and shit\n\nOr just force yourself to smile as soon as you wake up. Will make your day better", "One thing no one has suggested, if your insurance will cover it, do a sleep study. You might have something going on that you're unaware of (especially if you live alone) I went years with Sleep Apnea and it wasn't until I started seeing someone and she stayed over she told me I snored horribly. I've been able to get out of bed no problem ever since. There are more things than Sleep Apnea too, basically if nothing else works, maybe consult your Dr.", "My approach: I have an electric Espresso maker beside my bed - I prepare it the night before, when my first alarm goes off, I start it. Minutes later, the room is filled with the smell of fresh coffee.\n\nI also keep half a liter of still water beside the bed and drink it immediately (sometimes it is difficult to tell whether you're tired or just dehydrated!)\n\nWaking up is all about movement, I fall out of bed and perform 20 push ups; that gets the blood flowing and I'm awake shortly afterwards.\n\nFrom a hormonal point of view, I can recommend getting exposure to sunlight; that will start your system", "When I wake up, I put a bottle of water next to my alarm and slam that as soon as I turn my alarm off, rehydrates my brain and I feel great.", "Light! If your room faces the sunrise, keep the curtains open and let the light wake you. If that's not possible, look into getting a very bright light and use that in place of an alarm. The light signals your brain to wake up.", "Use light! I have variously used a lamp on a timer, an app on my iPad, and now I use a Hue bulb. I set it to simulate a sunrise that reaches full brightness about 10 minutes before the alarm goes off. Even if the light doesn't wake you, you won't be sleeping nearly so soundly when the alarm goes and it's much easier to wake. ", "I've found leaving a tall glass of water on my bedside table helps a lot. Chug it as soon as you open your eyes, you'll start to feel a lot better within 5 minutes. A lot of the crappiness you feel when you wake up is from being dehydrated.", "I'm here to also recommend Sleep Cycle! I have been using it for a week now and it's been great so far.", "I was having troubles like you describe. I even got an app that made me do math - it didn't help. 3 different alarms didn't help. Turned out, I was depressed - like needing medication depressed. Do you feel any of the following individually or in combination; sad, empty, anxious, helpless, worthless, guilty, hopeless, irritable? Have you felt any of those symptoms for awhile now maybe? You might need help from a dr. ", "I had this problem for a long time. I'd wake up, walk into the living room, and pass out for another half hour or so, which would usually lead to me leaving REALLY late. I eventually started to wake up earlier than normal, and I'd jump straight into the shower. I take hot showers, but theoretically colder showers would help wake you up more. So far, it's worked for me", "I discovered I had a minor allergy to peanuts. I had been eating peanut butter on my toast lots and my body was continually fighting it so I felt tired ALL the time. \n\nMaybe get a dog that needs to be walked?\n\nMy husband says the sleep cycle thing works. ", "Have a glass of water ready at your nightstand, drink once when you wake up.. It helps your body get started", "Consider light therapy. Basically, dosing yourself with bright enough LEDs should help conquer morning drowsiness, so that you won't simply turn off the alarm and fall back asleep. ", "App Terminightor\nYou have to get a NFC Tag anywhere, for example in your bath, and you have to get with your phone there to put off your alarm.\nThere is something where you had to solve math problems, you should find it.\nAnother thing is to use an daylight-alarm, i like that one :)\n\nYou could use something like that http://sleepyti.me/ or http://www.schlafrechner.de/ that one to see when you should go to bed. I like that one too, if i go to bed according to the calculated times i usally get up a lot easier.\n\nWith the wristband xiaomi mi band 2 there is an sleepcycle calculator integrated too, as i could read. It wakes you with vibrating on your wrist. Not sure if it works if you put it somewhere else...", "Try caffeine pills. I always struggled with getting up early, and my new job requires me to wake up at 4:30 a.m. So I keep my phone alarm in the bathroom, and take a caffeine pill along with some water, then I lay on the couch for 5 minutes with my snooze alarm on. I'm wide awake when it goes off. This makes getting up easy for me.", "I have a hue light bulb that you can program to get continually brighter as it approaches the time you want to wake up. This has helped me so much, especially in the winter when it doesn't seem to get light out until 7am " ]

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[ "How to avoid a moldy smell in laundry without a dryer in the winter. I live in a country that's pretty hot, so dryers are uncommon. We hang our laundry to dry inside, and for most of the year that's fine. However, in the winter, the apartments have no insulation and are freezing, and the laundry always gets a moldy smell while it dries. Help?", "How to avoid a moldy smell in laundry without a dryer in the winter. I live in a country that's pretty hot, so dryers are uncommon. We hang our laundry to dry inside, and for most of the year that's fine. However, in the winter, the apartments have no insulation and are freezing, and the laundry always gets a moldy smell while it dries. Help?", "How to avoid a moldy smell in laundry without a dryer in the winter. I live in a country that's pretty hot, so dryers are uncommon. We hang our laundry to dry inside, and for most of the year that's fine. However, in the winter, the apartments have no insulation and are freezing, and the laundry always gets a moldy smell while it dries. Help?" ]

[ "I would attempt using a fan. Just a simple box fan. It doesn't have to add heat to the drying process.b it just ensures there's a constant flow of dry(er) air across the fabric. The clothes should dry quicker and have less time to mildew/mold. ", "A dehydrator is your best bet. Stick it under your clothes horse. In a small room, they'll dry within a few hours, at worst, overnight. \n\nSource: been using one to dry my clothes for 5 years. ", "Use Borax in your wash, and for an extra boost to get the damp smell out use white vinegar as well. Hotter the water is, the better it will work. Then, as long as there is air circulation wherever they are hanging to dry, the smell should be gone. " ]

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[ "Wake up every morning pretending that you have traveled here today from the future because you had an opportunity to come back and do today over. ", "Wake up every morning pretending that you have traveled here today from the future because you had an opportunity to come back and do today over. ", "Wake up every morning pretending that you have traveled here today from the future because you had an opportunity to come back and do today over. " ]

[ "Counter LPT: don’t become consumed by the idea that every day/hour/minute/whatever needs to be the most fulfilling, worthwhile grandiose version of itself that it could possibly be. “Live today like there’s no tomorrow” is great and everything, but the reality is that for *most* of us, there *will* be a tomorrow. If you happen to navigate “today” as though it’s your one and only do-over — or as though it’s your last day on this earth — then that’s fucking awesome. But if you happen to navigate “today” as though it’s sometimes nice to just experience things as they come, or take a needed break, or revel in the beautiful weather, etc, then that’s fucking awesome as well.\n\nThe “you” from 5 years in the future may be proud that you lived today as though it was your one opportunity to “do it over,” but the “you” from 15 years in the future could very well wish that it could go back and say “no, *please….* slow down a little. Listen to those birds. Take that bath. Catch that sleep.”\n\n \n\nNot hating on your post, OP — the concept of making the most of our days is a lovely thought. I’m just pointing out that sometimes people can get just as lost in the “live each day to its fullest” mentality.", "If I were traveling back to do today over again does that mean the future is shitty and today was my best day? Wouldn’t Instead of enjoying the moment I end up trying to change the course of the future?", "I am going to try this. I really like your thinking. What a cool concept. This is going to be fun seeing where it goes. Thank you!" ]

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[ "How to make own gender known in emails Hi,\n\nI'm male and got an Italian name, which is a female name, in the country where I'm currently living.\n\nWhen I send emails, there's no way the other person knows that I'm male, and it feels weird and dishonest.\n\nIs there anyway to elegantly convey ones gender in an email, in a way that doesn't sound weird and clunky?", "How to make own gender known in emails Hi,\n\nI'm male and got an Italian name, which is a female name, in the country where I'm currently living.\n\nWhen I send emails, there's no way the other person knows that I'm male, and it feels weird and dishonest.\n\nIs there anyway to elegantly convey ones gender in an email, in a way that doesn't sound weird and clunky?", "How to make own gender known in emails Hi,\n\nI'm male and got an Italian name, which is a female name, in the country where I'm currently living.\n\nWhen I send emails, there's no way the other person knows that I'm male, and it feels weird and dishonest.\n\nIs there anyway to elegantly convey ones gender in an email, in a way that doesn't sound weird and clunky?", "How to make own gender known in emails Hi,\n\nI'm male and got an Italian name, which is a female name, in the country where I'm currently living.\n\nWhen I send emails, there's no way the other person knows that I'm male, and it feels weird and dishonest.\n\nIs there anyway to elegantly convey ones gender in an email, in a way that doesn't sound weird and clunky?", "How to make own gender known in emails Hi,\n\nI'm male and got an Italian name, which is a female name, in the country where I'm currently living.\n\nWhen I send emails, there's no way the other person knows that I'm male, and it feels weird and dishonest.\n\nIs there anyway to elegantly convey ones gender in an email, in a way that doesn't sound weird and clunky?", "How to make own gender known in emails Hi,\n\nI'm male and got an Italian name, which is a female name, in the country where I'm currently living.\n\nWhen I send emails, there's no way the other person knows that I'm male, and it feels weird and dishonest.\n\nIs there anyway to elegantly convey ones gender in an email, in a way that doesn't sound weird and clunky?", "How to make own gender known in emails Hi,\n\nI'm male and got an Italian name, which is a female name, in the country where I'm currently living.\n\nWhen I send emails, there's no way the other person knows that I'm male, and it feels weird and dishonest.\n\nIs there anyway to elegantly convey ones gender in an email, in a way that doesn't sound weird and clunky?", "How to make own gender known in emails Hi,\n\nI'm male and got an Italian name, which is a female name, in the country where I'm currently living.\n\nWhen I send emails, there's no way the other person knows that I'm male, and it feels weird and dishonest.\n\nIs there anyway to elegantly convey ones gender in an email, in a way that doesn't sound weird and clunky?", "How to make own gender known in emails Hi,\n\nI'm male and got an Italian name, which is a female name, in the country where I'm currently living.\n\nWhen I send emails, there's no way the other person knows that I'm male, and it feels weird and dishonest.\n\nIs there anyway to elegantly convey ones gender in an email, in a way that doesn't sound weird and clunky?", "How to make own gender known in emails Hi,\n\nI'm male and got an Italian name, which is a female name, in the country where I'm currently living.\n\nWhen I send emails, there's no way the other person knows that I'm male, and it feels weird and dishonest.\n\nIs there anyway to elegantly convey ones gender in an email, in a way that doesn't sound weird and clunky?", "How to make own gender known in emails Hi,\n\nI'm male and got an Italian name, which is a female name, in the country where I'm currently living.\n\nWhen I send emails, there's no way the other person knows that I'm male, and it feels weird and dishonest.\n\nIs there anyway to elegantly convey ones gender in an email, in a way that doesn't sound weird and clunky?", "How to make own gender known in emails Hi,\n\nI'm male and got an Italian name, which is a female name, in the country where I'm currently living.\n\nWhen I send emails, there's no way the other person knows that I'm male, and it feels weird and dishonest.\n\nIs there anyway to elegantly convey ones gender in an email, in a way that doesn't sound weird and clunky?" ]

[ "You can always sign it Mr. Firstname Lastname. \n\nKind of corny but it will work\nOr if your cheeky Signed Sir so n so", "My coworkers are Japanese, so Americans often don't know if they're male or female - some of them mark it in their signature. So they'll have e-mails end like this:\n\nBest regards,\n\nNoriko\n\n***\n\nNoriko Tanaka (Ms.)\n\nJob Title\n\nCompany\n\nEtc.", "My best idea would be to slightly alter your name so its male, i.e. if your name is Andrea use Andre. Once you get to know ppl on a level where you actually care if they call you by the right name or you meet them face to face introduce your real name...", "I doubt this will apply everywhere, but you could include your gender title if there is one in the language. Something like 'Mr Sarah Jones' or 'Mrs David McNamara'.", "Lots of people attach a small headshot in their signature these days. Seen it tons. Should work as long as you don't also look female. :) ", "I think the smoothest way to convey your gender is actually by using a third party. For example, have your boss or a colleague interject at some point in an email conversation that \"Alex is really great at what he does, he'll get back to you shortly.\" or something along those lines. ", "As a gal whose online handle is often gender-neutral enough that people sometimes take me as a male, I have had a similar but opposite experience.\n\nWhat I walk away thinking is about how much more authority I seem to carry as a man. I am rarely questioned. I am disagreed with as an equal. Although, that said, people do try to pick more fights with me when they think I am male. (Which is odd to me, because when women disagree they generally try to work it out by assuming a miscommunication. But men first figure out pecking order? before addressing the issue at hand??)\n\nWhat I have often hoped that people who are mistaken as women online take away is that what is a mistake for them is *reality* for us ladies. So please, don't do what you found uncomfortable, patronizing, demeaning, or undermining to us. YOU KNOW HOW IT FEELS so why would you then do that to us? (not yelling at you /u/Niio, but at the more general \"you\")", "Similar problem here. \nI use Mr Gravedilute and my LinkedIn profile in my correspondence. \n\nIf they continue to do it I make sure I cock slap them when I finally meet face to face ", "Just slap a ASCII penis in your signature. People will figure it out.\n\nIn all seriousness though, you could check Behind the Name to see if this Italian name have any diminutive forms that sound more masculine. Or maybe the masculine form of the name has diminutives that could work instead.", "Instead of 'Best Regards' as your email closing, use 'I'm a dude'.\n\nI'm a dude, \nNicola Tesla \n\n \nManager \nEdison Savings & Loan", "Everyone here is stupid. \n\nAt the end of your email. Have a signature that reads.\n\n-Mr. Italiono Nambro. ", "If you are comfortable giving yourself a more \"male sounding\" nickname, that is cool. So is adding an honorific to your email signature (Mr. So-and-so), but a third option is to just own your name as it is and try to be memorable that way. Sure, you'll be addressed incorrectly on occasion, but if you gently correct the person, maybe in an interesting way, you can become more memorable to them in future. Useful if your name recognition is useful in your business." ]

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[ "Best way to catalog years of home videos with tags for easy searching? I have hours and hours of home videos from throughout mine and my parents life and I'm starting to get them transferred to the computer. Is there a program (or method) like Lightroom that makes cataloging video with content, people and locations easy?", "Best way to catalog years of home videos with tags for easy searching? I have hours and hours of home videos from throughout mine and my parents life and I'm starting to get them transferred to the computer. Is there a program (or method) like Lightroom that makes cataloging video with content, people and locations easy?", "Best way to catalog years of home videos with tags for easy searching? I have hours and hours of home videos from throughout mine and my parents life and I'm starting to get them transferred to the computer. Is there a program (or method) like Lightroom that makes cataloging video with content, people and locations easy?" ]

[ "You could of course just give all the files a number (1...n) and then catalog them in a spreadsheet program. Make columns with ID (the file name), short description, actors (or call it people), locations, etc. Then a simple CTRL+F will find what you're looking for. I know MS Excel can even set up those columns as filters to make searching more easy.", "I use a little freeware program called MP3tag to catalog mine (it works on MP4 videos; can't speak for other types).", "I plucked a batch file off the internet that renames all content in a folder by the date it was created. I arrange all my photos in Yearly Folders and then split into Special Occasions or just General, so when I'm in an organising mood I put all the photos/videos into the folder and run the batch file. It helps to keep the photos chronological (especially the ones in general) and also helps sort photos that may be copied there from different sources (cameras, phones, etc), so I can easily split them to the relevant folders. " ]

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[ "How to get the best deals when buying groceries? Sorry if this is a stupid question but how do I go about getting the best deals when buying groceries? I dont even know where to start. I usually go to Walmart for everything as it's not too far and it's pretty cheap. Should I just sign up for some flyers and that's it?", "How to get the best deals when buying groceries? Sorry if this is a stupid question but how do I go about getting the best deals when buying groceries? I dont even know where to start. I usually go to Walmart for everything as it's not too far and it's pretty cheap. Should I just sign up for some flyers and that's it?", "How to get the best deals when buying groceries? Sorry if this is a stupid question but how do I go about getting the best deals when buying groceries? I dont even know where to start. I usually go to Walmart for everything as it's not too far and it's pretty cheap. Should I just sign up for some flyers and that's it?", "How to get the best deals when buying groceries? Sorry if this is a stupid question but how do I go about getting the best deals when buying groceries? I dont even know where to start. I usually go to Walmart for everything as it's not too far and it's pretty cheap. Should I just sign up for some flyers and that's it?", "How to get the best deals when buying groceries? Sorry if this is a stupid question but how do I go about getting the best deals when buying groceries? I dont even know where to start. I usually go to Walmart for everything as it's not too far and it's pretty cheap. Should I just sign up for some flyers and that's it?", "How to get the best deals when buying groceries? Sorry if this is a stupid question but how do I go about getting the best deals when buying groceries? I dont even know where to start. I usually go to Walmart for everything as it's not too far and it's pretty cheap. Should I just sign up for some flyers and that's it?", "How to get the best deals when buying groceries? Sorry if this is a stupid question but how do I go about getting the best deals when buying groceries? I dont even know where to start. I usually go to Walmart for everything as it's not too far and it's pretty cheap. Should I just sign up for some flyers and that's it?", "How to get the best deals when buying groceries? Sorry if this is a stupid question but how do I go about getting the best deals when buying groceries? I dont even know where to start. I usually go to Walmart for everything as it's not too far and it's pretty cheap. Should I just sign up for some flyers and that's it?", "How to get the best deals when buying groceries? Sorry if this is a stupid question but how do I go about getting the best deals when buying groceries? I dont even know where to start. I usually go to Walmart for everything as it's not too far and it's pretty cheap. Should I just sign up for some flyers and that's it?", "How to get the best deals when buying groceries? Sorry if this is a stupid question but how do I go about getting the best deals when buying groceries? I dont even know where to start. I usually go to Walmart for everything as it's not too far and it's pretty cheap. Should I just sign up for some flyers and that's it?", "How to get the best deals when buying groceries? Sorry if this is a stupid question but how do I go about getting the best deals when buying groceries? I dont even know where to start. I usually go to Walmart for everything as it's not too far and it's pretty cheap. Should I just sign up for some flyers and that's it?", "How to get the best deals when buying groceries? Sorry if this is a stupid question but how do I go about getting the best deals when buying groceries? I dont even know where to start. I usually go to Walmart for everything as it's not too far and it's pretty cheap. Should I just sign up for some flyers and that's it?", "How to get the best deals when buying groceries? Sorry if this is a stupid question but how do I go about getting the best deals when buying groceries? I dont even know where to start. I usually go to Walmart for everything as it's not too far and it's pretty cheap. Should I just sign up for some flyers and that's it?", "How to get the best deals when buying groceries? Sorry if this is a stupid question but how do I go about getting the best deals when buying groceries? I dont even know where to start. I usually go to Walmart for everything as it's not too far and it's pretty cheap. Should I just sign up for some flyers and that's it?" ]

[ "Depends how much you wanna use your time and energy for.\nYou can make an Excel with the products and prices you buy the most. Then check few other stores and compare their prices and which has more deals. Going to 2-3 stores per week could save a lot.\n\nLike here where I live, Lidl usually starts their discounts on Thursday. Few other shops on Monday. Lidl is the cheapest but don't have all the items I need. So I go to Lidl on Thursdays and then next Monday or Tuesday to other shops and buy the rest of the groceries I need", "Not a lot of people believe me but for *most* items Wegmans is actually cheaper that Walmart. \n\nI guess what I am trying to say is comparison shop at a few grocery stores. Don't automatically assume Walmart is cheaper.", "be flexible with your meal plans. Instead of planning for a \"chicken breast\", plan for a \"lean protein\", and see what's on sale that might work.\n\n I wanted strawberries the other day but blueberries were the better deal. I wanted chicken but salmon was half the price for twice as much. I wanted kale but it was not in great shape so we have a cabbage instead.\n\nUse the leftovers from one meal to prepare the next. The vegetables from under today's roast get chopped up and put into tomorrow's meat loaf. Leftover meatloaf will get mixed with rice and egg, then stuffed into cabbage.\n\n Forget brand loyalty whenever possible. \n\nSometimes buying less of something at a higher cost per, is cheaper than owning too much and having it go bad.\n\n Shop by what is in season. If you can, learn simple preservation to enjoy those things offseason (I freeze berries for winter, and dehydrate a lot of vegetables for soup)\n\n Many seasonal products go on deep discount after holidays. Canned pumpkin goes on discount after American Thanksgiving and Christmas. Corned beef goes on sale after St Patty's Day, etc.", "It would depend on three variables I think: How much time and effort do you want to invest? Are you strictly looking for cheapest? To me best-deal takes quality into a bang for your buck matrix. More questions, do you have storage capabilities paired with discipline?; Costco, Sams, BJ’s) warehouse clubs generally have the most savings per unit. Some stores have cheaper dried items, some on veggies, some on meat. Farmers markets are very affordable for certain non botique foods. One demonstation we made last week, Farmers market in season strawberries exceptional but pricey at $6 per quart. They perfumed the kitchen and exploded with flavor. We devoured them, and saw the $3 per quartat Walmart and picked them up them to continue the strawberry devouring momentum. Tasteless, molded within a day. Threw most of them out. What was the better deal?", "Wholesale is good, like Sam's club, grocery outlet and Walmart are great places to cross check prices", "The stuff on the first page of the weekly ads are usually the biggest discounts. I always try to plan around those.", "If it's just you, pick a store and shop there, sign up for their coupons, member card, etc. You'll spend more in gas looking for better deals. I go to Walmart because they have what I want. If you eat a lot of fresh produce a more specialized grocery store might be better. \n\nIf you have a pack of kids (or other people of any age you buy for) it could be worthwhile to go to a few different stores. Although you still have to consider the value of your time.", "I suggest you take into consideration that many bulk item buys may be wasted... You either are sick of it (40 burrito deal at Costco and you can't take eating another one at lunch), or you don't really like it but now you are stuck with it, dried goods get stale or bugs, expiration dates due as you forget about it, or freezer burn. Certain sale patterns due to calendar i.e. canned tomatoes in CA are on sale during peak fresh tomato season, cabbage during St. Patrick's Day, Turkey post Thanksgiving, etc.", "Find out what day your local grocer marks clearance. It’s usually Monday or Tuesday. Shop early on those days for the best selections - especially on meat. Take advantage of discount cards and digital coupons.", "Check out the app Ibotta. You get money back on certain items (has to reach $20 before you can cash out).", "Check a few stores and get the cheapest item from each store. If you're not good at memorizing prices, keep track in notes or spreadsheets.\n\nStoreA\n\nMilk: 2.49\n\nEggs: 2.99\n\nStoreB\n\nMilk: 2.69\n\nEggs: 2.29\n\nSmall differences add up.\n\nLonger you can wait to shop, more savings you'll have given the amount of gas spent. So try to buy larger items that last at a good deal as much as you can store them.", "There’s an app called Flipp where you can compare the price of things at stores that participate in it. So you’d get Walmart and probably other stores in your area. You could look up say, chicken breasts, and you’d see the price at different stores all at once.", "I would suggest that you think differently about your food. First, if you want to save money, stop buying processed foods. Everything you eat should be made from things that contain single ingredients the label on a tomato would say Contents : Tomato.\n\nnothing else. It will save you money and you will be healthier too.\n\nNext, start looking around for farmers markets where you can buy directly from the growers. Again it will save you money, and the taste will be so much better.", "Fig out who sells what the cheapest and know the prices of the common products you buy. Scan the sales list of all the groceries every week and make grocery shopping efficent (if you have an errand to run that is by these grocery stores then shop, etc.) Be willing to shop at different stores every week and, this is the biggest one, never waste food. Wasting food by letting it go bad on the shelf or in the back of your fridge, not consuming leftovers, etc. is the way most ppl waste money easy." ]

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[ "How to pick up a new language? Would like to improve on my Mandarin but I'm struggling with remembering specifics. ", "How to pick up a new language? Would like to improve on my Mandarin but I'm struggling with remembering specifics. ", "How to pick up a new language? Would like to improve on my Mandarin but I'm struggling with remembering specifics. ", "How to pick up a new language? Would like to improve on my Mandarin but I'm struggling with remembering specifics. " ]

[ "Mindset and practice.\n\nRecognize that if you're coming from a Western European language system (Latin alphabet), learning Chinese is basically learning two languages: the spoken (in this case, Mandarin), and the written (Chinese script, which more or less transcends the various forms of spoken Chinese). In light of this, you need to be strategic and apply your learning effort in the areas of highest yield.\n\nFirst, \"mindset\" means you must cultivate your own curiosity about the topic. You won't learn Mandarin until you get in the habit of examining every object, every action, every concept in your mind, one by one, and asking yourself: how might I express this thing in Mandarin? However, mindset will only take you halfway there.\n\nThe second ingredient you need is tons of ROTE practice on tones and syllabary (pinyin). There is absolutely no way to skip this step; you might as well try to learn English without knowing the alphabet. Go on YouTube and watch videos about \"Chinese tones\" until you're bored, then do it again the next day. Learn to count to ten.\n\nThen, start building your vocabulary.\n\nRemember our curious mindset? Get in the habit of whipping out your Chinese-English dictionary anytime you feel curious about how to express a thing in Mandarin. Technology is your friend: I highly recommend the Pleco app on iOS and Android; make sure to use the pronunciation feature, and actually *listen* to the new words you meet. Also, and perhaps more importantly, download the Memrise app and get started on the HSK Level 1 course. If at all possible, find a native speaker and practice simple conversations with them. And if you can swing it, go to China! It's easier than you'd think; the smaller, less-developed cities are desperate for English teachers, since so few foreigners are willing to move out there.\n\nAnyway, good luck! Learning Mandarin is an interesting endeavor to say the least. If you stick it out, you won't be sorry.\n\nSource: I've been self-studying Mandarin for a year and a half. It's definitely a lot easier once you actually move to China.", "Find as many opportunities to study it, read it, listen to it, and speak it as you can. if you see/hear a word and you don't know what it means, write it down to look it up. If you don't know how to say a word in mandarin that you know in Engkish, write it down to look it up. Memorize English-to-Mandarin AND Mandarin-to-English when using flash cards or a similar tool. When you see an object, try to remember how to say it in Mandarin. Try talking to yourself without English.", "The short answer is it all comes down to selection and volume of source material and timely repetition.\n\nYou should keep in mind that as far as your brain is concerned, a foreign language is gibberish until it's repeated enough that a pattern emerges. Your brain does not want to keep track of anything there isn't a pattern too, because it's simply too much information. Once there's a pattern then there's a generalization, which makes information much easier to retain. This means in particular that forgetting things is a meaningful part of the learning process because your brain hasn't figured out the general pattern yet, and you shouldn't worry too much about this because that information is not completely lost, and it will start to stick more and more as you get more exposure to the language.\n\nYou're going to need to develop a routine if you want to succeed. Pick a reasonable amount of time you want to spend studying (say 20 minutes a day) and make a schedule. This is because your brain is fundamentally lazy and will fight you if you make it do strenuous activity. Developing a routine is to trick it into cooperating.\n\nYou should be studying material which is just slightly beyond your abilities, and reviewing material at spaced intervals to make optimum use of the forgetting curve. I would suggest you value listening and reading abilities over speaking and writing until you've got enough vocabulary to give it a shot. The reason for this is if you can develop a sense for the language, that is if you intuitively know if what you're saying sounds natural or sounds off, then it is easier to auto-correct and to avoid teaching yourself incorrect phrasings.\n\nThe biggest obstacle to learning a new language is generally oneself. You have to set your mind to it and keep at it until it clicks, even if you feel that you aren't getting anywhere throughout most of the process.", "If you want to get better at speaking a language, just immerse yourself in that language's culture. Listen to their music, watch their TV shows with subtitles in your native language, and anything else like that. It helps a lot. " ]

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[ "How to make clear firm decisions? I am not good at making decisions. I flip-flop a lot and usually don't commit to the conclusion I've come to. Often when I have to decide something I would rather bury my head in the sand and not thing about it. \n\nHow do I make a clear firm decision and feel confident about it?", "How to make clear firm decisions? I am not good at making decisions. I flip-flop a lot and usually don't commit to the conclusion I've come to. Often when I have to decide something I would rather bury my head in the sand and not thing about it. \n\nHow do I make a clear firm decision and feel confident about it?", "How to make clear firm decisions? I am not good at making decisions. I flip-flop a lot and usually don't commit to the conclusion I've come to. Often when I have to decide something I would rather bury my head in the sand and not thing about it. \n\nHow do I make a clear firm decision and feel confident about it?" ]

[ "Real confidence comes from two sources, experience and preparation. Experience is a track record of past success that prove you know what you're doing. Preparation is based on research and thinking things through, giving you a reasonable assurance that you know what you're doing. Both take time.\n\nPractice on smaller things, deliberately making firm decisions when the stakes are low. Where to eat, what to buy when grocery shopping, what to wear each day. These are decisions you already make everyday, but probably don't think much about. Think about them. More importantly, think back on them after the fact, and recognize the many good decisions you make every day. The more you do this, the more comfortable you will be scaling up to larger decisions, thanks to your solid track record. \n\nAlso, start preparing for big decisions in advance. If you know you need to buy something in the near future, start reading reviews and comparing prices now. For bigger life decisions, write up a personal mission statement to help yourself get really clear on what's important to you. Start thinking through different scenarios and figuring out not only what you might do, but why. Get practice with your own thought processes and logic and you'll doubt them less when it's time to put them to work. ", "you will probably get a lot of \"make a pro and con list\" tipps for this, which is always a good advice to see the whole effect the decision will have. what i often do is, i ask my self how will i look back on this decision in a couple weeks/months/years... like this the decision won't feel so huge anymore in the first place, compared to a lifetime. you can try to evaluate the impact on your future life a lot better by gaining some imaginary distance like this. and: talk to friends/coworkers or anyone you can talk to. usually everyone has an opinion on anything and like this you can see, what you really (don't) want. once you made your decision and you look back at the time, when you made it, you can tell yourself, that at this past point of your life, the decision was a good and decision, no matter where you are then.", "These are not my original ideas but they helped me a lot. \n\n1. \"When you have all of the information it is time to make a decision.\" Only put off a decision if you need specific info and you have a plan and deadline to get it. \n\n2. Regret is decision-making in the past. It is a waste of your current time which is better spent on current problems/decisions.\n" ]

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[ "how to fix half-out Christmas light strands? Anybody have any tricks to resurrect a strand that isn't working anymore? Either half way or completely.", "how to fix half-out Christmas light strands? Anybody have any tricks to resurrect a strand that isn't working anymore? Either half way or completely.", "how to fix half-out Christmas light strands? Anybody have any tricks to resurrect a strand that isn't working anymore? Either half way or completely.", "how to fix half-out Christmas light strands? Anybody have any tricks to resurrect a strand that isn't working anymore? Either half way or completely.", "how to fix half-out Christmas light strands? Anybody have any tricks to resurrect a strand that isn't working anymore? Either half way or completely.", "how to fix half-out Christmas light strands? Anybody have any tricks to resurrect a strand that isn't working anymore? Either half way or completely.", "how to fix half-out Christmas light strands? Anybody have any tricks to resurrect a strand that isn't working anymore? Either half way or completely.", "how to fix half-out Christmas light strands? Anybody have any tricks to resurrect a strand that isn't working anymore? Either half way or completely." ]

[ "Replace them. Lights are cheap. Much cheaper than going through the trouble of going through and testing each bulb.\n\nYou can also get one of these fancy contraptions - http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000R8KBOK", "Definitely make sure all of the bulbs are pushed in all of the way. If a bulb is loose, this can cause the strand to go out. If this doesn't fix the problem, get a replacement bulb (they usually come in the pack) and start down the line of unlit bulbs. Take out the old bulb and insert the new bulb. If it doesn't light up, try the next light on the strand. Somewhere down the line, you will most likely find the one that is burnt out and the strand will light up. If you get to the end and this hasn't worked, you have multiple bulbs out, in which case you should just buy new lights.", "Sometimes, you can stick a little bit of tin foil in the base of the bulb to complete the broken circuit for the whole strand. Don't take my work on it as I've only seen it work the one time. ", "Just yesterday I fixed a light strand that was half out by using one of these:http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004FXJOQO, a current detector that I already owned. \n\nA working, turned-on bulb will have current on both sides. A busted bulb will have current on only one side. ", "Check this out, It worked on my prestrung fake tree, and i was really happy when it worked.\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7foDiXX-CcE", "This isnt the answer that youre looking for, but with christmas lights costing so little, Id just got an replace them. Newer models of christmas lights tend not to go out when an individual bulb goes dead.", "Buy new ones. The LEDs they have now are pretty incredible. I really like the one that comes with a remote, and 16 different settings. ", "bit complicated, but you can get one of those lighter crystals that when bent produce an electric shock and hook it up to the end of your strand, where you then bend the crystals a few times which shorts the burnt bulb, which then allows the current to skip it and go to the next bulb. do this on few occasions, as this increases the amount of power sent to other bulbs, and can be a fire hazard if done to the same cord more than like 5 times." ]

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[ "How to keep my voice from rising? I have some minor hearing loss from being in the military (a lot of static and a lot of headphones). Now I work in a place where I have to make and take a lot of phone calls at my desk. It's been pointed out that my voice raises in volume a lot when I'm talking. I've never noticed it before, but now I'm super self conscious about it. Does anyone have any tips on how to keep my voice at an even volume?\n\nI know other people have this problem as well, so I'm sure I'm not the only one that would benefit from it.", "How to keep my voice from rising? I have some minor hearing loss from being in the military (a lot of static and a lot of headphones). Now I work in a place where I have to make and take a lot of phone calls at my desk. It's been pointed out that my voice raises in volume a lot when I'm talking. I've never noticed it before, but now I'm super self conscious about it. Does anyone have any tips on how to keep my voice at an even volume?\n\nI know other people have this problem as well, so I'm sure I'm not the only one that would benefit from it.", "How to keep my voice from rising? I have some minor hearing loss from being in the military (a lot of static and a lot of headphones). Now I work in a place where I have to make and take a lot of phone calls at my desk. It's been pointed out that my voice raises in volume a lot when I'm talking. I've never noticed it before, but now I'm super self conscious about it. Does anyone have any tips on how to keep my voice at an even volume?\n\nI know other people have this problem as well, so I'm sure I'm not the only one that would benefit from it." ]

[ "They only thing I can think of is to pull up a microphone settings on your computer. They usually have that bar that tells you how well the mic is receiving. Use that to judge how loud you are talking. ", "I have the opposite problem, I have significant hearing loss in my right ear, so I mumble without meaning to. If I talk louder I always think I'm yelling at people. Any help?", "I have a similar problem. Every few sentences I consciously lower my voice volume back down to what I consider quieter than normal. It's still hard when I'm with friends or at home, but in Profesional situations I eventually got good at doing it" ]

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[ "How to keep a mattress pad or quilt \nfrom rolling into a ball in the dryer. My Google-Fu has lead me to the tennis ball trick, which I've found isn't as effectual as I'd like. Does anybody else have a technique that keeps large items from becoming a ball?", "How to keep a mattress pad or quilt \nfrom rolling into a ball in the dryer. My Google-Fu has lead me to the tennis ball trick, which I've found isn't as effectual as I'd like. Does anybody else have a technique that keeps large items from becoming a ball?" ]

[ "I've heard that throwing a tennis ball in with the quilt will help it dry more evenly. Likewise with anything filled with downy fluff.", "Don't put it in the dryer. If you really feel that line drying isn't adequate, fold it into a small enough footprint to put in the oven, on its lowest setting. Be sure to check every 15 min" ]

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[ "How to get over being a picky eater? I have a very picky eater and usually only eat my comfort foods (pizza, hamburgers, french fries) but this is causing a strain on my relationship. If I agree to try something new, it is a whole process for me to actually eat it and when I do, I think it tastes horrible because I had it in my mind before I even ate it that it would be. I just want to be able to be normal.", "How to get over being a picky eater? I have a very picky eater and usually only eat my comfort foods (pizza, hamburgers, french fries) but this is causing a strain on my relationship. If I agree to try something new, it is a whole process for me to actually eat it and when I do, I think it tastes horrible because I had it in my mind before I even ate it that it would be. I just want to be able to be normal.", "How to get over being a picky eater? I have a very picky eater and usually only eat my comfort foods (pizza, hamburgers, french fries) but this is causing a strain on my relationship. If I agree to try something new, it is a whole process for me to actually eat it and when I do, I think it tastes horrible because I had it in my mind before I even ate it that it would be. I just want to be able to be normal.", "How to get over being a picky eater? I have a very picky eater and usually only eat my comfort foods (pizza, hamburgers, french fries) but this is causing a strain on my relationship. If I agree to try something new, it is a whole process for me to actually eat it and when I do, I think it tastes horrible because I had it in my mind before I even ate it that it would be. I just want to be able to be normal.", "How to get over being a picky eater? I have a very picky eater and usually only eat my comfort foods (pizza, hamburgers, french fries) but this is causing a strain on my relationship. If I agree to try something new, it is a whole process for me to actually eat it and when I do, I think it tastes horrible because I had it in my mind before I even ate it that it would be. I just want to be able to be normal.", "How to get over being a picky eater? I have a very picky eater and usually only eat my comfort foods (pizza, hamburgers, french fries) but this is causing a strain on my relationship. If I agree to try something new, it is a whole process for me to actually eat it and when I do, I think it tastes horrible because I had it in my mind before I even ate it that it would be. I just want to be able to be normal.", "How to get over being a picky eater? I have a very picky eater and usually only eat my comfort foods (pizza, hamburgers, french fries) but this is causing a strain on my relationship. If I agree to try something new, it is a whole process for me to actually eat it and when I do, I think it tastes horrible because I had it in my mind before I even ate it that it would be. I just want to be able to be normal.", "How to get over being a picky eater? I have a very picky eater and usually only eat my comfort foods (pizza, hamburgers, french fries) but this is causing a strain on my relationship. If I agree to try something new, it is a whole process for me to actually eat it and when I do, I think it tastes horrible because I had it in my mind before I even ate it that it would be. I just want to be able to be normal.", "How to get over being a picky eater? I have a very picky eater and usually only eat my comfort foods (pizza, hamburgers, french fries) but this is causing a strain on my relationship. If I agree to try something new, it is a whole process for me to actually eat it and when I do, I think it tastes horrible because I had it in my mind before I even ate it that it would be. I just want to be able to be normal.", "How to get over being a picky eater? I have a very picky eater and usually only eat my comfort foods (pizza, hamburgers, french fries) but this is causing a strain on my relationship. If I agree to try something new, it is a whole process for me to actually eat it and when I do, I think it tastes horrible because I had it in my mind before I even ate it that it would be. I just want to be able to be normal." ]

[ "If it's straining your relationship with your S/O then I would suggest that you ask your S/O what they'd recommend for you. If they like sushi for instance. Just go out and try something they recommend. Take baby steps. For instance, In sushi there's such a wide range of preparations that you can easily find something you'll enjoy (including fully cooked or vegetarian). Or the other method that I used as a kid was trying EVERYTHING that turned me off. I tried oysters at 11 years old. HATED them but I gave it an honest shot. Now you can't keep me away from an oyster bar when the winter comes. Take your S/O's advice and step outside of your comfort zone. They WANT you to try new things so they won't try and steer you wrong. There's a big culinary world out there. Go enjoy it! ", "I've heard it takes 15 times of tasting something to acquire a taste for it. It's a mistake to try something new, decide you don't like it, and never eat it again. Keep trying it, especially if everyone else says how great it is. \n\nDon't make a bunch of rules about what you will or won't eat, e.g., \"I just don't like anything that has sweet AND salty things in it\" or \"I can't stand vegetables.\" You're not innately different than everyone else; you've just limited yourself too much. Anyone can learn to like different foods. ", "Look up Occupational Therapy. I'm serious. There are great Occupational Therapy programs that work very well for kids and adults who have various aversions (taste, texture, fabrics, etc.) I've heard quite a few success stories about it. Worth a shot ?", "The best thing you can do is open your mind to the fact that you could be missing out on something incredible (and it's almost definite that you are) You could stumble upon something that becomes your favourite food.", "Don't taste new foods in their own! So many strong tasting foods are meant to be eaten with other things!\n\nSo cook a meal with a new item or ingredient and include a few complementary items in that mouthful.\n\nYou can gain an appreciation for something you previously disliked by learning how it complements other flavours.\n\nI never understood parents trying to force their kids to eat large portions of plain vegetables. What adult actually enjoys forkful after forkful of steamed broccoli? You get a bit of meat a bit of onion a bit of potato a bit of gravy and the veg and enjoy it all together!\n\nFoods I learned to like by eating them this way are:\n\nMustard\nBrussels sprouts\nSpinach\nMeringue \nPickled onions\nBeetroot\n\nJust to name a few.", "In for suggestions. I'm horrible with this myself. Getting better in the sense that I'll try just about anything but that really hasn't led to liking anything new.", "If those items are an indication of your diet you may as well take up heavy drinking, crack and tobacco as well.\n\nThe brain is wired to like those things the only reason everyone else isnt eating that shit is because we want to fit our clothes and ideally not die in our 40s. No one PREFERS the taste of broccoli to a cheeseburger.", "Be open to try anything, don't think about it - just do it. Try it in different ways too, if you have any plain overboiled veg it won't be that great.", "\"Food\" isn't supposed to taste horrible, so put that olive in your mouth and be open minded about it.\n\n.... oh my god I just realised How much stuff you'll be able to learn to appreciate for the first time! I envy you!", "Go to a Chinese buffet and try everything that looks good to you.\n\nHave some quality Sushi sometimes, it will wake up your taste buds!\n\nJust think, there's a HUGE world of wonderful food you've yet to try!! Its exciting- be daring. " ]

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[ "Should i quit my job and focus better on my studies? Okay.. i just turned 24 today and i applied yesterday to high school in my country. After i finish HS i wanna get into college and perhaps become a vet like i've always wanted.\n\nHowever, i have some questions i hope i can get some answers-\n\nFirst about, i am a security guard. After all the bills, taxes etc.. i would have around 830 euros. I can spend it on whatever i want really.\n\nBut if i were a student, i would have around 1000 euros after all the bills. This would require me to take student loan 650 euros per month for the next 3 years or so ( rest is welfare that gives me money ). But this would advantage me in a way i would have more personal time to study online ( + study anywhere i want with my laptop ) and perhaps finish my studies in 2.5 years. I would have more free time to do other things as well because i work sometimes from 07:30 am to 15:45 pm ( and tomorrow i work 12:00 to 20:15 pm ) and every 3rd week i work during the weekends too :/\n\nBut if i worked at the same time, i would have trouble focusing on my studies because i work at an active spot where i see criminals, junkies, alcoholics etc. every day. I have to focus on cameras a lot too and my job partners are always chatting etc ( we are super social here ). Also working for retirement money is also a bonus.\n\nWhat should i do? I really feel like quitting my job and going full time student and having like extra pocket money is a good call. I would meet other students and i could travel the country too freely without sitting on my ass everyday on one spot. I could just hit the coffee shop or literally anywhere and focus on my studies. I would have time for hobbies as well ( i bodybuild so 2 hours per day is impossible for me if i work from 12:00 to 20:15 pm because it takes me 40 mins to get home + i have to eat and i'm usually super tired and i have to go to bed early because i have work tomorrow ).\n\nWhat do you think? I hope you guys understood all this x)\n\n​\n\n**PS. I am from Finland**", "Should i quit my job and focus better on my studies? Okay.. i just turned 24 today and i applied yesterday to high school in my country. After i finish HS i wanna get into college and perhaps become a vet like i've always wanted.\n\nHowever, i have some questions i hope i can get some answers-\n\nFirst about, i am a security guard. After all the bills, taxes etc.. i would have around 830 euros. I can spend it on whatever i want really.\n\nBut if i were a student, i would have around 1000 euros after all the bills. This would require me to take student loan 650 euros per month for the next 3 years or so ( rest is welfare that gives me money ). But this would advantage me in a way i would have more personal time to study online ( + study anywhere i want with my laptop ) and perhaps finish my studies in 2.5 years. I would have more free time to do other things as well because i work sometimes from 07:30 am to 15:45 pm ( and tomorrow i work 12:00 to 20:15 pm ) and every 3rd week i work during the weekends too :/\n\nBut if i worked at the same time, i would have trouble focusing on my studies because i work at an active spot where i see criminals, junkies, alcoholics etc. every day. I have to focus on cameras a lot too and my job partners are always chatting etc ( we are super social here ). Also working for retirement money is also a bonus.\n\nWhat should i do? I really feel like quitting my job and going full time student and having like extra pocket money is a good call. I would meet other students and i could travel the country too freely without sitting on my ass everyday on one spot. I could just hit the coffee shop or literally anywhere and focus on my studies. I would have time for hobbies as well ( i bodybuild so 2 hours per day is impossible for me if i work from 12:00 to 20:15 pm because it takes me 40 mins to get home + i have to eat and i'm usually super tired and i have to go to bed early because i have work tomorrow ).\n\nWhat do you think? I hope you guys understood all this x)\n\n​\n\n**PS. I am from Finland**", "Should i quit my job and focus better on my studies? Okay.. i just turned 24 today and i applied yesterday to high school in my country. After i finish HS i wanna get into college and perhaps become a vet like i've always wanted.\n\nHowever, i have some questions i hope i can get some answers-\n\nFirst about, i am a security guard. After all the bills, taxes etc.. i would have around 830 euros. I can spend it on whatever i want really.\n\nBut if i were a student, i would have around 1000 euros after all the bills. This would require me to take student loan 650 euros per month for the next 3 years or so ( rest is welfare that gives me money ). But this would advantage me in a way i would have more personal time to study online ( + study anywhere i want with my laptop ) and perhaps finish my studies in 2.5 years. I would have more free time to do other things as well because i work sometimes from 07:30 am to 15:45 pm ( and tomorrow i work 12:00 to 20:15 pm ) and every 3rd week i work during the weekends too :/\n\nBut if i worked at the same time, i would have trouble focusing on my studies because i work at an active spot where i see criminals, junkies, alcoholics etc. every day. I have to focus on cameras a lot too and my job partners are always chatting etc ( we are super social here ). Also working for retirement money is also a bonus.\n\nWhat should i do? I really feel like quitting my job and going full time student and having like extra pocket money is a good call. I would meet other students and i could travel the country too freely without sitting on my ass everyday on one spot. I could just hit the coffee shop or literally anywhere and focus on my studies. I would have time for hobbies as well ( i bodybuild so 2 hours per day is impossible for me if i work from 12:00 to 20:15 pm because it takes me 40 mins to get home + i have to eat and i'm usually super tired and i have to go to bed early because i have work tomorrow ).\n\nWhat do you think? I hope you guys understood all this x)\n\n​\n\n**PS. I am from Finland**" ]

[ "the debt can add up quick and be something you have to pay off for a long time. I would maybe look at being a student and finding a different job that will be better for school. you might need to still take some loans, but it would be a better balance.", "You can't even get in-person instruction at many schools right now, so not a great time to study full time. \n\nRemember to look into aikuiskoulutustuki.", "Loans add up quickly and it's something that you may be working for years to pay off. It's understandable that you would want more free time while being a student, but sometimes building a resume while attending school pays off. Maybe you can find another job that is more suitable to school life?" ]

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[ "How to stop getting cow licks/bed head Every morning for the past week, I've been having some bed head that's always in the back right side of my head. Any ways to stop this?", "How to stop getting cow licks/bed head Every morning for the past week, I've been having some bed head that's always in the back right side of my head. Any ways to stop this?", "How to stop getting cow licks/bed head Every morning for the past week, I've been having some bed head that's always in the back right side of my head. Any ways to stop this?", "How to stop getting cow licks/bed head Every morning for the past week, I've been having some bed head that's always in the back right side of my head. Any ways to stop this?", "How to stop getting cow licks/bed head Every morning for the past week, I've been having some bed head that's always in the back right side of my head. Any ways to stop this?" ]

[ "Even if I wash my hair the night before, I still get bed head every night. My strategy is to rinse my hair briefly each morning - it works.", "Cow lick owner here.\nCow licks are a permanent thing that don't really go away and come back. They're always there because that's how the hair grows.", "The only reason I do cardio before my workout in the morning is to make my head sweat so that my hair gets less crazy. ", "Shower in the morning - it will reset your hair everyday. My boyfriend has super short hair right now, and he always gets intense bed head in the morning, and it can only be resolved by showering. ", "Quick easy Solution, but no prevention. You don't even have to take a shower. Just simply get your hair wet and dry it with a towel. Takes no time at all. " ]

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[ "How to live in the present moment? The older I get, the more my thoughts seem to always be wandering elsewhere- thinking about the future or the past, rather than the present. As a child, I remember doing simple things like gazing out the car window and taking in all of the scenery without any wandering thoughts to distract me. Does anyone have any tips on how I can better focus on people around me/be more present in my current environment? The only thing I've thought of so far is mediation. ", "How to live in the present moment? The older I get, the more my thoughts seem to always be wandering elsewhere- thinking about the future or the past, rather than the present. As a child, I remember doing simple things like gazing out the car window and taking in all of the scenery without any wandering thoughts to distract me. Does anyone have any tips on how I can better focus on people around me/be more present in my current environment? The only thing I've thought of so far is mediation. ", "How to live in the present moment? The older I get, the more my thoughts seem to always be wandering elsewhere- thinking about the future or the past, rather than the present. As a child, I remember doing simple things like gazing out the car window and taking in all of the scenery without any wandering thoughts to distract me. Does anyone have any tips on how I can better focus on people around me/be more present in my current environment? The only thing I've thought of so far is mediation. ", "How to live in the present moment? The older I get, the more my thoughts seem to always be wandering elsewhere- thinking about the future or the past, rather than the present. As a child, I remember doing simple things like gazing out the car window and taking in all of the scenery without any wandering thoughts to distract me. Does anyone have any tips on how I can better focus on people around me/be more present in my current environment? The only thing I've thought of so far is mediation. ", "How to live in the present moment? The older I get, the more my thoughts seem to always be wandering elsewhere- thinking about the future or the past, rather than the present. As a child, I remember doing simple things like gazing out the car window and taking in all of the scenery without any wandering thoughts to distract me. Does anyone have any tips on how I can better focus on people around me/be more present in my current environment? The only thing I've thought of so far is mediation. ", "How to live in the present moment? The older I get, the more my thoughts seem to always be wandering elsewhere- thinking about the future or the past, rather than the present. As a child, I remember doing simple things like gazing out the car window and taking in all of the scenery without any wandering thoughts to distract me. Does anyone have any tips on how I can better focus on people around me/be more present in my current environment? The only thing I've thought of so far is mediation. ", "How to live in the present moment? The older I get, the more my thoughts seem to always be wandering elsewhere- thinking about the future or the past, rather than the present. As a child, I remember doing simple things like gazing out the car window and taking in all of the scenery without any wandering thoughts to distract me. Does anyone have any tips on how I can better focus on people around me/be more present in my current environment? The only thing I've thought of so far is mediation. ", "How to live in the present moment? The older I get, the more my thoughts seem to always be wandering elsewhere- thinking about the future or the past, rather than the present. As a child, I remember doing simple things like gazing out the car window and taking in all of the scenery without any wandering thoughts to distract me. Does anyone have any tips on how I can better focus on people around me/be more present in my current environment? The only thing I've thought of so far is mediation. ", "How to live in the present moment? The older I get, the more my thoughts seem to always be wandering elsewhere- thinking about the future or the past, rather than the present. As a child, I remember doing simple things like gazing out the car window and taking in all of the scenery without any wandering thoughts to distract me. Does anyone have any tips on how I can better focus on people around me/be more present in my current environment? The only thing I've thought of so far is mediation. ", "How to live in the present moment? The older I get, the more my thoughts seem to always be wandering elsewhere- thinking about the future or the past, rather than the present. As a child, I remember doing simple things like gazing out the car window and taking in all of the scenery without any wandering thoughts to distract me. Does anyone have any tips on how I can better focus on people around me/be more present in my current environment? The only thing I've thought of so far is mediation. " ]

[ "I use a trick to help myself for this, maybe it will help you too. \n\nEvery day I try to find a couple interesting details in my surroundings that I don't think anyone else would notice. Whether it be a funny looking cloud, or a car with mismatching hubcaps. I thought it might train me to be more perceptive of the moment and so far it's helped a bit, try it out and see if it helps. ", "M", "This one might require a bit more effort. But have you heard of the hobby Geocaching? This is something that helped me at least experience new things and pay attention to my surroundings. It's basically a global treasure hunt game where people hide secret caches everywhere and you can find them on your map via gps coordinates. Usually these caches will require you to go out of your way and show you new locations and or share some information about a location you didn't know. Basically, this hobby helped me step out of the routine. I actively spend my free time hunting down caches and driving to new places all in an effort to discover something new. It has helped me think of my surroundings a little more deeply in that there could be something hidden literally anywhere under your nose in any location that someone has thought was worthy of bringing you to. \nMaybe not everyone experiences this hobby in this way but it has worked for me in some regards.", "The past is in the past. The future is a surprise. But the present... is a present so use the gift to enjoy everything in life. Force yourself to talk to random strangers, go on adventures, and enjoy your life with family and friends. Take off work if you need to. Go hiking. Go on a vacation to somewhere new. There's a whole world out there and you are only given one life.... one chance... you could die today or tomorrow so open that present because the gift of life is amazing and your only given one. ", "Come to your senses.\n\nIf you want to be in the present moment, bring your attention to sounds, smells, touch etc. Excessive thinking numbs our senses and collapses our awareness. Next time you find yourself unconsciously dwelling on past or future thoughts, relax and tune into your senses. It will put the mind to rest and over time you'll find your mind is much more still.", "Deep breaths can go a long way. \n\nWhenever I was upset as a child I remember my mom telling me to concentrate on my breathing...count in for 3 seconds and out for 3 seconds", "www.geocaching.com That'll tell you everything you need to get started. Or download the app. It's a great hobby with a great community too. ", "The book the power of now by eckhart thole is all about this subject, I took it with a grain of salt but it certainly helped me live in the present a little more", "It sounds like you may have too much free time on your hands. Keep busy with projects or hobbies. There are times to be nostalgic, but don't let it stop you from living your life.", "Honestly the only thing that makes me feel like that is when I smoke some Cannabis, I feel like I'm living in the moment and feel really in touch with myself and the world around me. Obviously this isn't very healthy to do often but once a week it really helps me out. " ]

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[ "is there a way to stop your car window from steaming up on cold mornings? Speaking about specifically the type of mornings where there is lots of dew on the outside of the window and lots of steam/condensation on the inside. It takes ages for it to clear with the heater, and wiping it doesn't do shit. Anybody got any tips?\n\n", "is there a way to stop your car window from steaming up on cold mornings? Speaking about specifically the type of mornings where there is lots of dew on the outside of the window and lots of steam/condensation on the inside. It takes ages for it to clear with the heater, and wiping it doesn't do shit. Anybody got any tips?\n\n", "is there a way to stop your car window from steaming up on cold mornings? Speaking about specifically the type of mornings where there is lots of dew on the outside of the window and lots of steam/condensation on the inside. It takes ages for it to clear with the heater, and wiping it doesn't do shit. Anybody got any tips?\n\n", "is there a way to stop your car window from steaming up on cold mornings? Speaking about specifically the type of mornings where there is lots of dew on the outside of the window and lots of steam/condensation on the inside. It takes ages for it to clear with the heater, and wiping it doesn't do shit. Anybody got any tips?\n\n", "is there a way to stop your car window from steaming up on cold mornings? Speaking about specifically the type of mornings where there is lots of dew on the outside of the window and lots of steam/condensation on the inside. It takes ages for it to clear with the heater, and wiping it doesn't do shit. Anybody got any tips?\n\n", "is there a way to stop your car window from steaming up on cold mornings? Speaking about specifically the type of mornings where there is lots of dew on the outside of the window and lots of steam/condensation on the inside. It takes ages for it to clear with the heater, and wiping it doesn't do shit. Anybody got any tips?\n\n", "is there a way to stop your car window from steaming up on cold mornings? Speaking about specifically the type of mornings where there is lots of dew on the outside of the window and lots of steam/condensation on the inside. It takes ages for it to clear with the heater, and wiping it doesn't do shit. Anybody got any tips?\n\n", "is there a way to stop your car window from steaming up on cold mornings? Speaking about specifically the type of mornings where there is lots of dew on the outside of the window and lots of steam/condensation on the inside. It takes ages for it to clear with the heater, and wiping it doesn't do shit. Anybody got any tips?\n\n", "is there a way to stop your car window from steaming up on cold mornings? Speaking about specifically the type of mornings where there is lots of dew on the outside of the window and lots of steam/condensation on the inside. It takes ages for it to clear with the heater, and wiping it doesn't do shit. Anybody got any tips?\n\n", "is there a way to stop your car window from steaming up on cold mornings? Speaking about specifically the type of mornings where there is lots of dew on the outside of the window and lots of steam/condensation on the inside. It takes ages for it to clear with the heater, and wiping it doesn't do shit. Anybody got any tips?\n\n", "is there a way to stop your car window from steaming up on cold mornings? Speaking about specifically the type of mornings where there is lots of dew on the outside of the window and lots of steam/condensation on the inside. It takes ages for it to clear with the heater, and wiping it doesn't do shit. Anybody got any tips?\n\n", "is there a way to stop your car window from steaming up on cold mornings? Speaking about specifically the type of mornings where there is lots of dew on the outside of the window and lots of steam/condensation on the inside. It takes ages for it to clear with the heater, and wiping it doesn't do shit. Anybody got any tips?\n\n", "is there a way to stop your car window from steaming up on cold mornings? Speaking about specifically the type of mornings where there is lots of dew on the outside of the window and lots of steam/condensation on the inside. It takes ages for it to clear with the heater, and wiping it doesn't do shit. Anybody got any tips?\n\n", "is there a way to stop your car window from steaming up on cold mornings? Speaking about specifically the type of mornings where there is lots of dew on the outside of the window and lots of steam/condensation on the inside. It takes ages for it to clear with the heater, and wiping it doesn't do shit. Anybody got any tips?\n\n", "is there a way to stop your car window from steaming up on cold mornings? Speaking about specifically the type of mornings where there is lots of dew on the outside of the window and lots of steam/condensation on the inside. It takes ages for it to clear with the heater, and wiping it doesn't do shit. Anybody got any tips?\n\n" ]

[ "Even if you're running the heater, make sure you have the A/C compressor on at the same time. The compressor removes condensation from the air, and this will speed up the defogging process. Rain-X makes a product that also keeps the windows from fogging up. I've tried it in my bathroom, and it does seem to really work, but it needs to be reapplied like once every 2 weeks, and it's a labor intensive process to do all the windows inside the car with it. HTH.", "Happens because it becomes warmer on the inside than on the outside. Much like condensation on a soda can. You'll need to blast the cold air for a while to keep the fog away. ", "I use RainX on all my windows and always been happy. It allows the window to clear really easy when it is raining and also the ice does not seem to stick as much. They have a no fog version too which has worked well in the past. I have not put it on my new car yet. You can coat eye classes and SCUBA masks with similar stuff but this is the automotive version.\n\nhttp://www.amazon.com/Rain-X-AF21212-Anti-Fog/dp/B0009H5W5W", "I've been wiping down my bathroom mirror with shaving cream for ages to prevent post-shower steamup. Works like a charm, so you might have success on your car windows (though I don't know how it would deal in the cold). Wipe a decent amount on with a paper towel and keep wiping until it turns clear. ", "I don't know about prevention, but once it's there, if you put both the driver's and passenger's sun visors down, it keeps the air circulating on your window better instead of throughout the whole car.", "For a more simple solution, wouldn't leaving a window down part way allow the temperature and humidity to equalize between the inside and out?\n\nI realize this will not fare well under all weather conditions.", "A old racing technique (when your car has its heating system removed for weight savings, or it just doesn't come with one) is to apply shaving cream to the inside of the window and buff it in. do this the night before and you will be fog free for the day. This effect usually lasts a bit under a week... Also works really well on the mirror in the bathroom. (Just got out of the shower, \"Awww cant see self to shave\" apply shaving cream to mirror, lightly buff in and shave instantly in high definition!)", "put a tarp, or a piece of plywood over it the night before. remove it in the morning ------> ice-free window", "When you drive, keep a window down until the engine is hot and you can get warm air out of the front defroster. Otherwise, your warm breath will very quickly condense on the inside of the cold glass.", "The problem is the night before you have the hot air on in your car, which causes there to be a higher humidity inside your car. On your way home later in the day open your windows a little to let the air flow. That should prevent the steaming of your windows.;", "Shaving Foam works on my bathroom mirror. (Regular foam, NOT the gel.) I suspect it would have a similar effect here, but i'm not certain.", "Roll down a window. \nTurn off recirculate. \nGet driving. \nIn about a mile, set the defroster to heat and roll up the window. \nNever turn on recirculate unless the AC is on - this is one of the ten commandments of car ownership.", "Park as close to your house as you can, facing the house. The heat radiating from the house will lessen the amount of dew and frost.\n", "I've driven quit a few shitty cars in my day that didn't have ACs and this trick always helped me out. When you start driving, crack the window that's fogging up and it pulls the humidity/moisture out of the car. It works like a charm.", "Buy a garage? \n\nNot that my own isn't full of boxes of stuff, leaving my car waiting to be scraped every morning. " ]

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[ "How to offer creative criticism to peers in a training environment? Got a coworker about 3 times as old as me, but our positions in the company are equal and I'm frankly better at the job than him. I tried giving constructive criticism today because he was struggling and he got mad at me because he said he was \"being lectured by someone younger than him.\" It's in training right now, we're in work groups and supposed to be offering criticism as that's specifically what our trainer told us.\n\nI had this posted earlier, but came at it the wrong way and left out details I feel needed to clarify.", "How to offer creative criticism to peers in a training environment? Got a coworker about 3 times as old as me, but our positions in the company are equal and I'm frankly better at the job than him. I tried giving constructive criticism today because he was struggling and he got mad at me because he said he was \"being lectured by someone younger than him.\" It's in training right now, we're in work groups and supposed to be offering criticism as that's specifically what our trainer told us.\n\nI had this posted earlier, but came at it the wrong way and left out details I feel needed to clarify.", "How to offer creative criticism to peers in a training environment? Got a coworker about 3 times as old as me, but our positions in the company are equal and I'm frankly better at the job than him. I tried giving constructive criticism today because he was struggling and he got mad at me because he said he was \"being lectured by someone younger than him.\" It's in training right now, we're in work groups and supposed to be offering criticism as that's specifically what our trainer told us.\n\nI had this posted earlier, but came at it the wrong way and left out details I feel needed to clarify.", "How to offer creative criticism to peers in a training environment? Got a coworker about 3 times as old as me, but our positions in the company are equal and I'm frankly better at the job than him. I tried giving constructive criticism today because he was struggling and he got mad at me because he said he was \"being lectured by someone younger than him.\" It's in training right now, we're in work groups and supposed to be offering criticism as that's specifically what our trainer told us.\n\nI had this posted earlier, but came at it the wrong way and left out details I feel needed to clarify." ]

[ "People can tell when you think poorly of them. When your 'constructive criticism' is geared towards making yourself feel better, rather than making them be better, it will always be poorly received. Just because you're better than someone, doesn't mean you get to tell them that. You have to prove it. Show it to someone who cares. Don't ever say it. A little bit of arrogance is rewarded, but it can cause complacency.\n\nMake sure your criticism is really constructive, and in good faith. You have to want that person to get better. If you don't care about them, as the tone of your request seems to indicate, it's very hard to be constructive, in which case you are just being cruel. \n\nAlso, I just read through your reply a bit. In that case, if you make the comment in good faith, it's not constructive to beat the dead horse. If there are legal issues, bring them up to a superior. Otherwise giving creative criticism is like giving advice, sometimes they take it, often times they don't. Don't worry about it to much.", "When you're correcting a coworker, start with the *genuine* assumption that they know better than you and you have missed something. This assumption will keep you from looking like an asshole when you're the one who is wrong. More importantly, it protects your coworker's pride.\n\nIt sounds like you said something along the lines of \"You missed step three. Step three is mandatory because item 292 ends in an even number.\" \n\nBeing wrong can be embarrassing. Being wrong and having someone at your own level or below call you on it is even more embarrassing. When you're correcting a coworker at your level or higher, you gotta let them save face if you want to have a good personal relationship.\n\nAgain, start with the assumption that you don't know better than them:\n\n\"Hey Ed, for item 292, you skipped step three. Can we do that? I was under the impression it was mandatory for all items ending in an even number.\" \n\nIf you're wrong, you learn something new. If you're right, Ed learns something new. If Ed knows the right way and is just cutting corners, he'll probably admit it and justify it, which isn't your problem.\n\n", "I'd say you can't change him. If he doesn't want to listen to help then it's his problem. It's probably the reason you find the job easier, you listen to people and adapt to change and he doesn't. Just leave him to it.\n\nI found the book \"how to win friends and influence people\" helpful, have a read, you should be able to find it quite easy online.", ">and I'm frankly better at the job than him. \n \n \n\nThat might be your first issue. Without knowing all the specifics, maybe he has reason to do (what ever) the way he is doing it. Try to get an understanding of why his process differs from yours, much easier to take criticism once he knows you have worked to understand his point of view." ]

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[ "How do I stop looking at activities as work? Over the last few years I've been increasingly protective of my \"free\" time and anything that gets in the way of exactly what I want to do has become work to me. I would consider myself a generally happy person, but everything from going out with friends, to cleaning my house has become a chore. I consciously know these things are just what life is made up of and I'd like to get back to looking forward to them instead of dreading and rushing through them. Nonetheless, I almost always end up procrastinating or all together avoiding much of what I used to enjoy (or mindlessly do). Any mental tricks, epiphanic words of wisdom or anecdotal stories of success would be greatly appriciated!", "How do I stop looking at activities as work? Over the last few years I've been increasingly protective of my \"free\" time and anything that gets in the way of exactly what I want to do has become work to me. I would consider myself a generally happy person, but everything from going out with friends, to cleaning my house has become a chore. I consciously know these things are just what life is made up of and I'd like to get back to looking forward to them instead of dreading and rushing through them. Nonetheless, I almost always end up procrastinating or all together avoiding much of what I used to enjoy (or mindlessly do). Any mental tricks, epiphanic words of wisdom or anecdotal stories of success would be greatly appriciated!" ]

[ "Turn one task into an objective and a more desirable one into a reward. \n\nUsing your examples, complete the task of cleaning the house, and reward yourself with hanging out with friends. \n\nPride yourself in your performance in the task, and you should enjoy your reward that much more. ", "I can completely relate to this. I'm torn between feeling guilty for skipping social events, and feeling like it's okay to have outgrown them too. Is it so wrong to prefer being home and watching a documentary on a Saturday night to going out for drinks? I'm not sure how I feel about it. " ]

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[ "Should I renew my apartment lease early? Every year, the apartment staff urges us to renew our lease really early. But then it turns out that it was wrong to listen to them because a deal comes and then prices drop.\n\nBut it seems like this time it might be a good idea to listen to them because I'm in a college town with huge freshman enrollment numbers and the market is super competitive, so prices have risen everywhere. \n\nDoes anyone have any insight into how to tell whether they're BSing me and prices will drop or whether I should renew now before prices go up?", "Should I renew my apartment lease early? Every year, the apartment staff urges us to renew our lease really early. But then it turns out that it was wrong to listen to them because a deal comes and then prices drop.\n\nBut it seems like this time it might be a good idea to listen to them because I'm in a college town with huge freshman enrollment numbers and the market is super competitive, so prices have risen everywhere. \n\nDoes anyone have any insight into how to tell whether they're BSing me and prices will drop or whether I should renew now before prices go up?" ]

[ "Does the deal that comes around apply to existing tenants at your complex? \n\nFrequently complexes offer great initial deals - but leases at that rate are usually just to get people to move in and not renewable or available for tenants with existing leases.", "We would need to know your real estate market quite deeply, which would probably doxx you. \n\nBest to ask a friend who has rented in the area for a while." ]

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[ "How does someone become consistent in their goals? My life is messy and unstructured (I’m in college). I want to pick myself up and be on top of things in the new year. I desire to be someone who has everything together. I don’t expect to magically become a new person on January 1st, 2023. But I want to able to start my journey of self-improvement. What has worked for you?", "How does someone become consistent in their goals? My life is messy and unstructured (I’m in college). I want to pick myself up and be on top of things in the new year. I desire to be someone who has everything together. I don’t expect to magically become a new person on January 1st, 2023. But I want to able to start my journey of self-improvement. What has worked for you?", "How does someone become consistent in their goals? My life is messy and unstructured (I’m in college). I want to pick myself up and be on top of things in the new year. I desire to be someone who has everything together. I don’t expect to magically become a new person on January 1st, 2023. But I want to able to start my journey of self-improvement. What has worked for you?", "How does someone become consistent in their goals? My life is messy and unstructured (I’m in college). I want to pick myself up and be on top of things in the new year. I desire to be someone who has everything together. I don’t expect to magically become a new person on January 1st, 2023. But I want to able to start my journey of self-improvement. What has worked for you?", "How does someone become consistent in their goals? My life is messy and unstructured (I’m in college). I want to pick myself up and be on top of things in the new year. I desire to be someone who has everything together. I don’t expect to magically become a new person on January 1st, 2023. But I want to able to start my journey of self-improvement. What has worked for you?", "How does someone become consistent in their goals? My life is messy and unstructured (I’m in college). I want to pick myself up and be on top of things in the new year. I desire to be someone who has everything together. I don’t expect to magically become a new person on January 1st, 2023. But I want to able to start my journey of self-improvement. What has worked for you?" ]

[ "Read Atomic Habits by James Clear. Audible usually has deals, you can pick it up for a free cr", "Without more information on what you need structure with it's hard to give applicable and actionable advice.", "No goals.\n\nSeriously. No goals = no disappointments.\n\nLook for the easiest way to earn money without hurting people.\n\nIt is acceptable to steal from a government or political institution.\n\nMarry a wealthy woman and become a trophy man. That is what I did.", "I mentor lots of folks and the first thing I have them read is the pledge by Michael masters on. From there figure out your life goals. I recommend you write goals daily by hand for one year that are positive, present tense with a specific end date for accomplishment (dec 31 2023 is a good date).\n\nI would write more though gotta sleep.", "I do lists for each day. The hard part is being consistent in making a good list of be shit you need to do. But once you do that and have a detailed list of things you know you need to do you'll work through it. Not a mental list either. \n\nWrite it down. Send yourself scheduled reminders. Annoy the shit out of yourself.", "Good news! Since you're a college student, you have access to a counselling center. Make an appointment to talk to someone. You are already paying for the service so you might as well try it." ]

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[ "How do I get out of a full-time job to work for 4 weeks across the country? I have been offered a really high-paying gig in another state, but I need to get out of my current job. Is there a way for me to leave and be able to return working after missing 4 weeks?", "How do I get out of a full-time job to work for 4 weeks across the country? I have been offered a really high-paying gig in another state, but I need to get out of my current job. Is there a way for me to leave and be able to return working after missing 4 weeks?", "How do I get out of a full-time job to work for 4 weeks across the country? I have been offered a really high-paying gig in another state, but I need to get out of my current job. Is there a way for me to leave and be able to return working after missing 4 weeks?", "How do I get out of a full-time job to work for 4 weeks across the country? I have been offered a really high-paying gig in another state, but I need to get out of my current job. Is there a way for me to leave and be able to return working after missing 4 weeks?", "How do I get out of a full-time job to work for 4 weeks across the country? I have been offered a really high-paying gig in another state, but I need to get out of my current job. Is there a way for me to leave and be able to return working after missing 4 weeks?" ]

[ "ask for a leave of family absence to settle the estate of a distant relative. They named you executor of the estate and you need at *least* a month to go through his shit, because he was a packrat, your family will fall apart into a bitter feuding mess if you don't get down there yesterday", "I'd feel most places might be able to give time off as long as you give them plenty of notice in advance. Though not all jobs may be so nice so idk", "Take holiday leave (if you have any left) or ask for unpaid leave? Don't know if that's a thing where you live. That's what I would do here in the netherlands", "You can try asking for a leave of absence but don’t count on getting it. Next time, save up PTO so you can do things like that.", "I suggest feigning a heart attack while at work. What I like to do is use ninja focus and slow down my heart rate. That way when a co-worker inevitably checks my pulse, they can't find it. Works like a charm." ]

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[ "how to make my small kitchen better. Image inside. I have a super-small kitchen, and I love to cook. This is obviously a problem.\n\n[Here](http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m96fx8zBnk1qmvr9u.jpg) is the best picture I can get to demonstrate what I mean. That is all of our counter and cabinet space.\n\nThings I wish I could have that I (think I) can't are: dish drying rack (no counter space for it,) place to put large kitchen utensils (spatulas and such,) surface to fucking COOK on.\n\nSo I just wondered if maybe you guys had any advice as to how to make this the most livable kitchen I can.\n\n", "how to make my small kitchen better. Image inside. I have a super-small kitchen, and I love to cook. This is obviously a problem.\n\n[Here](http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m96fx8zBnk1qmvr9u.jpg) is the best picture I can get to demonstrate what I mean. That is all of our counter and cabinet space.\n\nThings I wish I could have that I (think I) can't are: dish drying rack (no counter space for it,) place to put large kitchen utensils (spatulas and such,) surface to fucking COOK on.\n\nSo I just wondered if maybe you guys had any advice as to how to make this the most livable kitchen I can.\n\n", "how to make my small kitchen better. Image inside. I have a super-small kitchen, and I love to cook. This is obviously a problem.\n\n[Here](http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m96fx8zBnk1qmvr9u.jpg) is the best picture I can get to demonstrate what I mean. That is all of our counter and cabinet space.\n\nThings I wish I could have that I (think I) can't are: dish drying rack (no counter space for it,) place to put large kitchen utensils (spatulas and such,) surface to fucking COOK on.\n\nSo I just wondered if maybe you guys had any advice as to how to make this the most livable kitchen I can.\n\n", "how to make my small kitchen better. Image inside. I have a super-small kitchen, and I love to cook. This is obviously a problem.\n\n[Here](http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m96fx8zBnk1qmvr9u.jpg) is the best picture I can get to demonstrate what I mean. That is all of our counter and cabinet space.\n\nThings I wish I could have that I (think I) can't are: dish drying rack (no counter space for it,) place to put large kitchen utensils (spatulas and such,) surface to fucking COOK on.\n\nSo I just wondered if maybe you guys had any advice as to how to make this the most livable kitchen I can.\n\n", "how to make my small kitchen better. Image inside. I have a super-small kitchen, and I love to cook. This is obviously a problem.\n\n[Here](http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m96fx8zBnk1qmvr9u.jpg) is the best picture I can get to demonstrate what I mean. That is all of our counter and cabinet space.\n\nThings I wish I could have that I (think I) can't are: dish drying rack (no counter space for it,) place to put large kitchen utensils (spatulas and such,) surface to fucking COOK on.\n\nSo I just wondered if maybe you guys had any advice as to how to make this the most livable kitchen I can.\n\n", "how to make my small kitchen better. Image inside. I have a super-small kitchen, and I love to cook. This is obviously a problem.\n\n[Here](http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m96fx8zBnk1qmvr9u.jpg) is the best picture I can get to demonstrate what I mean. That is all of our counter and cabinet space.\n\nThings I wish I could have that I (think I) can't are: dish drying rack (no counter space for it,) place to put large kitchen utensils (spatulas and such,) surface to fucking COOK on.\n\nSo I just wondered if maybe you guys had any advice as to how to make this the most livable kitchen I can.\n\n", "how to make my small kitchen better. Image inside. I have a super-small kitchen, and I love to cook. This is obviously a problem.\n\n[Here](http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m96fx8zBnk1qmvr9u.jpg) is the best picture I can get to demonstrate what I mean. That is all of our counter and cabinet space.\n\nThings I wish I could have that I (think I) can't are: dish drying rack (no counter space for it,) place to put large kitchen utensils (spatulas and such,) surface to fucking COOK on.\n\nSo I just wondered if maybe you guys had any advice as to how to make this the most livable kitchen I can.\n\n", "how to make my small kitchen better. Image inside. I have a super-small kitchen, and I love to cook. This is obviously a problem.\n\n[Here](http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m96fx8zBnk1qmvr9u.jpg) is the best picture I can get to demonstrate what I mean. That is all of our counter and cabinet space.\n\nThings I wish I could have that I (think I) can't are: dish drying rack (no counter space for it,) place to put large kitchen utensils (spatulas and such,) surface to fucking COOK on.\n\nSo I just wondered if maybe you guys had any advice as to how to make this the most livable kitchen I can.\n\n", "how to make my small kitchen better. Image inside. I have a super-small kitchen, and I love to cook. This is obviously a problem.\n\n[Here](http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m96fx8zBnk1qmvr9u.jpg) is the best picture I can get to demonstrate what I mean. That is all of our counter and cabinet space.\n\nThings I wish I could have that I (think I) can't are: dish drying rack (no counter space for it,) place to put large kitchen utensils (spatulas and such,) surface to fucking COOK on.\n\nSo I just wondered if maybe you guys had any advice as to how to make this the most livable kitchen I can.\n\n", "how to make my small kitchen better. Image inside. I have a super-small kitchen, and I love to cook. This is obviously a problem.\n\n[Here](http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m96fx8zBnk1qmvr9u.jpg) is the best picture I can get to demonstrate what I mean. That is all of our counter and cabinet space.\n\nThings I wish I could have that I (think I) can't are: dish drying rack (no counter space for it,) place to put large kitchen utensils (spatulas and such,) surface to fucking COOK on.\n\nSo I just wondered if maybe you guys had any advice as to how to make this the most livable kitchen I can.\n\n", "how to make my small kitchen better. Image inside. I have a super-small kitchen, and I love to cook. This is obviously a problem.\n\n[Here](http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m96fx8zBnk1qmvr9u.jpg) is the best picture I can get to demonstrate what I mean. That is all of our counter and cabinet space.\n\nThings I wish I could have that I (think I) can't are: dish drying rack (no counter space for it,) place to put large kitchen utensils (spatulas and such,) surface to fucking COOK on.\n\nSo I just wondered if maybe you guys had any advice as to how to make this the most livable kitchen I can.\n\n" ]

[ "I have a similarly tiny kitchen. Here are things i have done. \n\n* 1) I grabbed a bunch of neodymium magnets, a 5 by 10 inch particle board (found actually), and a wall mounted paper towel rack and made a magnetic towel rack that sticks to the side of my fridge. Glue the magnets to the back of the board and screw the holder to the front. Works great. \n* 2) Wall mounted spice rack. (Ikea)\n* 3) Looks like you already have the wire shelving unit. This was key for my kitchen. \n* 4) Rolling butcher block island. This REALLY helps by providing extra counter space when needed, and then rolling out of the way when not needed. \n* 5) Hang your pots and pans. Hard to tell from your pic, but if your ceiling is high enough you can get a system to hang your pans from the ceiling. Ours was not, so we have a wall shelf unit that has a bar running on the bottom side that we hang all our pans and pots under. Saves a ton of space. \n* 6) Take out non-essential items. I keep my blender, food processor, crock pot, etc... in a closet in another room. Sort of a pain, but not too bad. ", "What about something like http://lifehacker.com/5907989/diy-ikea-vertical-dish-drainer over your sink to provide a drying rack. Alternatively there's also http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dish_draining_closet\n\nThe cutting board over the sink is also a good idea.\n\nFor your large kitchen utensils what about hanging them on the inside of your cabinet doors?", "This Smitten Kitchen post might be of interest: http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2008/11/how-to-max-out-your-tiny-kitchen/ ", "Possible to move fridge to where wire rack is? Put a table/countertop there and then storage bins underneath it?", "I use a vase for my spatulas, whisks and wooden spoons. I make my own pottery too, so it's artsy and works well.", "Buy a peg board, screw it to a wall or side of a cupboard and put 'S' rings in it. Hang utensils, pots, etc. ", "Move the coffee maker and the toaster out of the kitchen to a shelf or such at the dining table. You gain that space, they do not look out of place near the table and when you are eating and want to toast another slice or another cup of coffee, you do not need to go back to the kitchen.", "Hooks, hooks, hooks! Anything from pots and pans to kitchen utensils that can be hung will not only utilize space but will make it easier to cook.\n\nI hope this helps!", "Good thinking with that wire rack. Maybe a large cutting board that you could place over the sink. That's give you a little more space when you're cooking.", "> place to put large kitchen utensils (spatulas and such,)\n\nAttach a panel (steel or such) to the wall behind the sink, attack hooks to the panel, hang the spatulas on hooks.\n\nOr attach small but long baskets vertically and put the utensils into these.\n\nOr even simply add a few more of these wire shelf you already have there and store them there.", "Declutter your cupboards and get rid of that wire shelving and instead put a table or cabinet there so you can use the top of it." ]

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[ "Note taking and study techniques that involve as little writing as possible. Apparently between my aggressive note taking style and my knitting hobby, I’ve given myself a nice case of Tennis Elbow. While I’m in physical therapy I have to take it easy on the writing and knitting (and any other activities that exacerbate the pain). The therapist suggested recording myself reading my notes and listen to them, unfortunately I find the sound of my voice too offputting to listen to. \n\nCan anyone suggest any studying and note taking methods that are not copying every thing by hand or recording myself? Thanks?", "Note taking and study techniques that involve as little writing as possible. Apparently between my aggressive note taking style and my knitting hobby, I’ve given myself a nice case of Tennis Elbow. While I’m in physical therapy I have to take it easy on the writing and knitting (and any other activities that exacerbate the pain). The therapist suggested recording myself reading my notes and listen to them, unfortunately I find the sound of my voice too offputting to listen to. \n\nCan anyone suggest any studying and note taking methods that are not copying every thing by hand or recording myself? Thanks?", "Note taking and study techniques that involve as little writing as possible. Apparently between my aggressive note taking style and my knitting hobby, I’ve given myself a nice case of Tennis Elbow. While I’m in physical therapy I have to take it easy on the writing and knitting (and any other activities that exacerbate the pain). The therapist suggested recording myself reading my notes and listen to them, unfortunately I find the sound of my voice too offputting to listen to. \n\nCan anyone suggest any studying and note taking methods that are not copying every thing by hand or recording myself? Thanks?", "Note taking and study techniques that involve as little writing as possible. Apparently between my aggressive note taking style and my knitting hobby, I’ve given myself a nice case of Tennis Elbow. While I’m in physical therapy I have to take it easy on the writing and knitting (and any other activities that exacerbate the pain). The therapist suggested recording myself reading my notes and listen to them, unfortunately I find the sound of my voice too offputting to listen to. \n\nCan anyone suggest any studying and note taking methods that are not copying every thing by hand or recording myself? Thanks?", "Note taking and study techniques that involve as little writing as possible. Apparently between my aggressive note taking style and my knitting hobby, I’ve given myself a nice case of Tennis Elbow. While I’m in physical therapy I have to take it easy on the writing and knitting (and any other activities that exacerbate the pain). The therapist suggested recording myself reading my notes and listen to them, unfortunately I find the sound of my voice too offputting to listen to. \n\nCan anyone suggest any studying and note taking methods that are not copying every thing by hand or recording myself? Thanks?", "Note taking and study techniques that involve as little writing as possible. Apparently between my aggressive note taking style and my knitting hobby, I’ve given myself a nice case of Tennis Elbow. While I’m in physical therapy I have to take it easy on the writing and knitting (and any other activities that exacerbate the pain). The therapist suggested recording myself reading my notes and listen to them, unfortunately I find the sound of my voice too offputting to listen to. \n\nCan anyone suggest any studying and note taking methods that are not copying every thing by hand or recording myself? Thanks?" ]

[ "you can condition yourself using a memory palace method, so you can commit the item to memory instead of writing them down - Method of loci - combine your note taking to shorten your notes to single/fewer words to activate the memory..... also picture paints a thousand words so maybe illustrations and diagrams may work too...\n\n", "Use a program called Anki to study. Depending on what you're studying, you may can find pre-made cards. ", "I take pictures of my book pages with my phone instead writing in a book or taking notes, then email and save as a file on my desktop. ", "I drew pictures of topics instead, I don’t know if this I.S a cognitive thing but I could understand my pictures and remembered the lecture but when I shared them with my friend he just thought wtf. ", "Ditto: clipboard manager (gather multiple clipboard entries).\n\nhttp://ditto-cp.sourceforge.net/\n\nPaste all into word processor.\n\nExport to PDF.\n\nMoon PDF reader mobile app text-to-speech.\n\nhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.flyersoft.moonreader&hl=en\n\nUse IVONA as the TTS voice.\n\nTo get Amazon's natural-sounding IVONA text-to-speech on Android:\n\nSideload IVONA Text-to-Speech HQ for Marshmallow\n\nhttps://www.reddit.com/r/androidapps/comments/3rmz5w/the_best_texttospeech_tts_engines_for_android/\n\nDrag-and-drop .apk.\n\nhttp://www.filedropper.com/ivonatext-to-speechhq\n\nVoices:\n\nhttp://www.filedropper.com/ivonaamyukenglishbetacomivonattsvoicebetaenggbramy\n\nhttp://www.filedropper.com/ivonakendrausenglishbetacomivonattsvoicebetaengusakendra\n\nhttp://www.filedropper.com/ivonanicoleaustralianenglishbetacomivonattsvoicebetaengausnicole\n\nAmazon acquired and stopped updating IVONA tts for Android when Marshmallow 6 came.", "Are you ok to type? I switched to typing all my notes in college anyway so that could work.\n\nYou could also use text to speech once you have the notes typed up, MACS have that functionality built in" ]

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[ " How to keep a leaf bag open. Even if there is a slight wind I find myself having a hard time keeping a paper leaf bag open without rolling it in reverse. I have seen gadgets sold but I would rather see something from around the house. Any ideas? ", " How to keep a leaf bag open. Even if there is a slight wind I find myself having a hard time keeping a paper leaf bag open without rolling it in reverse. I have seen gadgets sold but I would rather see something from around the house. Any ideas? ", " How to keep a leaf bag open. Even if there is a slight wind I find myself having a hard time keeping a paper leaf bag open without rolling it in reverse. I have seen gadgets sold but I would rather see something from around the house. Any ideas? ", " How to keep a leaf bag open. Even if there is a slight wind I find myself having a hard time keeping a paper leaf bag open without rolling it in reverse. I have seen gadgets sold but I would rather see something from around the house. Any ideas? " ]

[ "Just put the bag inside a large trash can and lay the can on its side. Once you have the bag 1/2 full, pull it out of the can and the bag will hold shape pretty well on its own.", "use a hula hoop as a rim and tape it on there, or fold the back over the rim of the hoop. also, you can find a couple sticks, break them to the right length, and use rubber bands/string/tape to put them together in an X shape, which will give basic form.", "You can buy large rigid plastic liners that hold the bag up and open. When it's full you pull out the liner", "If you have an old wastecan, cut the bottom off. Put the remaining part into the bag, when it gets full enough, just slide out the wastecan." ]

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[ "Basic Bicycle Maintenance * What should I be doing on a regular basis to make sure my bike is safe to ride?\n* What are the best ways to repair common problems (e.g puncture, chain coming off)?\n* How can I avoid those problems occurring in the first place? ", "Basic Bicycle Maintenance * What should I be doing on a regular basis to make sure my bike is safe to ride?\n* What are the best ways to repair common problems (e.g puncture, chain coming off)?\n* How can I avoid those problems occurring in the first place? ", "Basic Bicycle Maintenance * What should I be doing on a regular basis to make sure my bike is safe to ride?\n* What are the best ways to repair common problems (e.g puncture, chain coming off)?\n* How can I avoid those problems occurring in the first place? ", "Basic Bicycle Maintenance * What should I be doing on a regular basis to make sure my bike is safe to ride?\n* What are the best ways to repair common problems (e.g puncture, chain coming off)?\n* How can I avoid those problems occurring in the first place? ", "Basic Bicycle Maintenance * What should I be doing on a regular basis to make sure my bike is safe to ride?\n* What are the best ways to repair common problems (e.g puncture, chain coming off)?\n* How can I avoid those problems occurring in the first place? ", "Basic Bicycle Maintenance * What should I be doing on a regular basis to make sure my bike is safe to ride?\n* What are the best ways to repair common problems (e.g puncture, chain coming off)?\n* How can I avoid those problems occurring in the first place? " ]

[ "Check your brake pads, brake lines, inner tube if you use them, tires, shifter and chain. For punctures, the best is to replace the inner tube which can be pretty easy one you have done it before. 2 tire levers, inner tubes and pump is necessary for changing inner tubes on the road. Check the brake pad for proper contact on the rim then the brake line to ensure it applying the pressure you want. Check the tire for any cracking or if the bead looks damaged. Tune your shifter to ensure solid and accurate shifts. Keep the chain lubed.\n\nAll these issues can be prevented with routine maintenance. It will not 100% reduce your chances of running into an issue but it will definitely prevent it from happening often.", "Weekly: \n\n- check brake pad alignment/pad wear\n\n- lubricate your chain\n\n- inflate your tires/monitor for leaks and cuts in the tires\n\nMonthly:\n\n- wash your bike frame\n\n- clean the grime of rims and braking surfaces\n\nSeasonally:\n\n- check brake and shifter cables for weakening\n\n- check chain length (twice a seaon)\n\n- check and adjust shifting\n\n- check the wheels for wobble and true the wheel\n\n- check/replace batteries for lights\n\n- check bearings (wheel hubs and bottom bracket) and replace/repack as necessary\n\n- check your helmet date (theoretically, after 5 years you should think about replacing it).", "The most basic answer: Youtube. \n\nChain coming off on your lowest gear....Youtube! Need to install new brakes....Youtube! You've flipped over your handlebars and in to a small ditch....Youtube!\n\nThis will provide the quickest way to learn by doing - just do some searching.", "In a nutshell: Lube/grease everything but the brake pads & rims (rotors & calipers for discs) and keep the tires properly inflated.", "The late, great Sheldon Brown- http://www.sheldonbrown.com/ is the font of all bicycle related knowledge. ", "Fantastic instructional guides from one of, if not, the largest manufacturers of bike specific tools: http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help" ]

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[ "Taking a photo of paper without the shadow \nof your camera/hand No help in /r/HowTo, let's try here.\n\nhttp://i.imgur.com/vUVGk.jpg\n\nThis has forever been a problem to me when I try to take photos of my drawings. I can't afford nor make space for a scanner. I need the light to be relatively even accross the paper surface.", "Taking a photo of paper without the shadow \nof your camera/hand No help in /r/HowTo, let's try here.\n\nhttp://i.imgur.com/vUVGk.jpg\n\nThis has forever been a problem to me when I try to take photos of my drawings. I can't afford nor make space for a scanner. I need the light to be relatively even accross the paper surface.", "Taking a photo of paper without the shadow \nof your camera/hand No help in /r/HowTo, let's try here.\n\nhttp://i.imgur.com/vUVGk.jpg\n\nThis has forever been a problem to me when I try to take photos of my drawings. I can't afford nor make space for a scanner. I need the light to be relatively even accross the paper surface.", "Taking a photo of paper without the shadow \nof your camera/hand No help in /r/HowTo, let's try here.\n\nhttp://i.imgur.com/vUVGk.jpg\n\nThis has forever been a problem to me when I try to take photos of my drawings. I can't afford nor make space for a scanner. I need the light to be relatively even accross the paper surface." ]

[ "1. Your light source should be at a 45° angle to the paper rather than behind you as it appears to be in this example.\n\n2. Use a slightly longer focal length so you can get farther away from the paper and ensure you do not block the light.", "you can get a hand-held scanner for around $100 and it takes up as much space as a pencil case.\n\nalternatively, yeah, diffused light between you and the subject or direct light at a 45 degree angle, no flash.", "Angle the paper twenty degrees from horizontal, then take the photo. \n\n(You can prop up one side of a hardcover book and perhaps use a paperclip to hold the paper in place.)", "look at the light source above you or wherever there's light to know where the shadows are coming from. get a lamp and shine it at an angle to your page to avoid those shadows!" ]

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[ "How do I improve my memory? My gf recently said something about a certain event that we went together a few months ago, but I barely have any recollection of that. My memories have been pretty bad and this only further portrays that. I've been trying for the past few hours remembering that specific memory but still can't. Bothers me, tbh.\n\n", "How do I improve my memory? My gf recently said something about a certain event that we went together a few months ago, but I barely have any recollection of that. My memories have been pretty bad and this only further portrays that. I've been trying for the past few hours remembering that specific memory but still can't. Bothers me, tbh.\n\n", "How do I improve my memory? My gf recently said something about a certain event that we went together a few months ago, but I barely have any recollection of that. My memories have been pretty bad and this only further portrays that. I've been trying for the past few hours remembering that specific memory but still can't. Bothers me, tbh.\n\n", "How do I improve my memory? My gf recently said something about a certain event that we went together a few months ago, but I barely have any recollection of that. My memories have been pretty bad and this only further portrays that. I've been trying for the past few hours remembering that specific memory but still can't. Bothers me, tbh.\n\n", "How do I improve my memory? My gf recently said something about a certain event that we went together a few months ago, but I barely have any recollection of that. My memories have been pretty bad and this only further portrays that. I've been trying for the past few hours remembering that specific memory but still can't. Bothers me, tbh.\n\n", "How do I improve my memory? My gf recently said something about a certain event that we went together a few months ago, but I barely have any recollection of that. My memories have been pretty bad and this only further portrays that. I've been trying for the past few hours remembering that specific memory but still can't. Bothers me, tbh.\n\n" ]

[ "So, I'm going to assume you are a man. Partly because this is a common problem with men. \n\nThere is an actual, biological reason why men retain fewer memories than women do, of events and experiences.\n\nThere is a physical location in the brain responsible for memory. Actually several, but let's talk about the hippocampus. The hippocampus is the great memory coordinator for memory.\n\nHere's the part where that pertains to men versus women... The amygdala is the emotional center of the brain, and it is connected differently in the sexes. That's where your challenge comes in. \n\nA woman's amygdala is smaller than a man's, but... It has many times more connections to the hippocampus. That's why she remembers, and you are more challenged to do so.\n\nHumans of both sexes remember best those events greatly laden with emotions. The more emotions, the clearer the memory.\n\nIf you had few feelings about the events, she's still likely to remember... You aren't. \n\nNow, the good news is that memory devices can help you. Better news is that, if you can get, as they say in \"woo-woo\" circles, present and involved in the experience in a way that stimulates and activates you emotionally, chances are that you'll start remembering. \n\nKeep in mind that disinterest or distraction will prevent memory retention, unless you use repetition or other memory devices.\n\nAlso, from a relationship standpoint, learn not to argue against your lady... She probably does remember it, and she was probably very emotionally invested in it. Try to just apologize, them ask her to tell you about it. That's more likely to joggle the memory loose.\n\nIn the end, knowing that there's a biological reason can help you both be understanding of one another, which is truly to top priority.", "Stop drinking and smoking pot and add exercise to your daily routine and you will start to see some improvement.", "Keep a diary of some sort that works for you and can jog your memory of certain events... If you're trying to improve your memory overall you can either play games that are meant to exercise your brain or you can learn something new like a new language or computer coding etc", "Your memory is part of your unconscious. To try and remember things is not efficient. Go do something else and the memories will come by themselves. Besides, memory loss, long or short term, could be the result of depression or a lack of interest. Not saying that's the case with you but I'm just sharing what I know. Apart from that, sometimes you're memory will seem bad and. Improve over time. Be patient, your brain has the information stuffed somewhere.", "Improve overall health and eating habits. Fat, particularly cholesterol/saturated/animal fat, helps with brain function.\n\nImprove sleep habits. There’s a plethora of sleep information online, but getting 7+ hours of sleep is recommended. It will help with overall health, too.", "I find it helps to take a few random pictures of the event/activity if it's something you want to remember. \n\nFor general memory tips, I keep running lists in my Gmail drafts folder of important appointment dates, birthdays, and a separate list for \"To-Do\" items. \n\nThey key is to organize a system that works for *you*, no matter how \"bootleg\" it may seem to other people. " ]

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[ "How to use retractable air pump hoses at petrol stations like a boss Whenever I have to fill my tyres up with air at the petrol station, the air pump always has a retractable hose and it's really difficult to get it round to the tyres on the other side of the car to the pump. Is there a way to do it without flailing with difficulty or compromising the hose?\n\nNot applicable to non-retractable hoses. There don't seem to be any of those in the UK.", "How to use retractable air pump hoses at petrol stations like a boss Whenever I have to fill my tyres up with air at the petrol station, the air pump always has a retractable hose and it's really difficult to get it round to the tyres on the other side of the car to the pump. Is there a way to do it without flailing with difficulty or compromising the hose?\n\nNot applicable to non-retractable hoses. There don't seem to be any of those in the UK.", "How to use retractable air pump hoses at petrol stations like a boss Whenever I have to fill my tyres up with air at the petrol station, the air pump always has a retractable hose and it's really difficult to get it round to the tyres on the other side of the car to the pump. Is there a way to do it without flailing with difficulty or compromising the hose?\n\nNot applicable to non-retractable hoses. There don't seem to be any of those in the UK." ]

[ "Try to place your car centered or straight forward to the air pump, that way you have access to your tires on the left and right side equally, pull the hose to the farthest tire on the side of your choice. \n\nWalk past the tire a bit them take your foot and hold the hose on the ground and pump your tire up. Then take hose and flip it over the top of the car and put air in the tire on that side then work your way back to the pump housing ending at the tire closet to the pump house. ", "Pull out enough hose to reach the desired tire (sorry for the spelling, I'm in the US); pull the length of the hose you think you'll need, tuck under the tire closest to the tire you need to fill- by pulling on it under the tire, it will \"lock\" and not retract back into the automatic hose reel. Fill the tire you need to fill, then when done with the hose, snap it out from under the tire you had it locked under, and it will retract back into the reel.", "I just hold it it tight with my other hand and keep enough hose at the end to easily put in on the tire.\n\nAlways works and don't need to turn my car. " ]

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[ "How to silence a loud AC / Heater vent My apartment is set up in such a way that the main intake grate for the air conditioning / heater is directly inside our living room. Needless to say, it is LOUD when it turns on, so much so that we either have to turn on captions to watch TV or turn it up quite a bit.\n\nI was hoping that someone here might have a good idea for how to block or muffle the noise on the vent, obviously without restricting the airflow too much?", "How to silence a loud AC / Heater vent My apartment is set up in such a way that the main intake grate for the air conditioning / heater is directly inside our living room. Needless to say, it is LOUD when it turns on, so much so that we either have to turn on captions to watch TV or turn it up quite a bit.\n\nI was hoping that someone here might have a good idea for how to block or muffle the noise on the vent, obviously without restricting the airflow too much?" ]

[ "This belongs in HVAC. \n\nAnyway, to troubleshoot this you should take off the heater and see if it's the grate rattling. If that's the problem you can do one of two things. You can affix the grate to the wall more securely (tight to the wall) so it's not vibrating or otherwise dampen the vibration with some cloth or rubber. You can buy a new grate.\n\n\nIf it's not the grate, take that off and the filter out and try pressing the inside duct in various places to see if that's vibrating. Screw it to a stud or use the rubber/cloth as above.\n\n\nIf it's not immediately apperent in the duct close to the grate, check anywhere else you can think for vibrating parts. If you know where your cassettes or air handler is, check that too. It may be the fan.\n\n\nIf that's all a bust, it's time to spend some money and have a local HVAC company come in. If you check cassettes and air handler and there's no rattling a regular contract checking the ductwork may suffice. HVAC is expensive.\n", "It could be shaking against a pipe or something metal to make a loud noise. I had to put a heavy weight on my inside unit and duct to help keep it from shaking, it still makes noise but it's not even close to how it was." ]

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[ "How to keep a very hot apartment as cool as possible without air conditioning My apartment faces the west and with no taller buildings to block the hot afternoon sun, it effectively cooks on any hot and sunny days. How do I keep it as cool as possible in there without the use of the AC that I do not have? I keep a Galileo thermometer on my mantle in the living room to keep track of room temperature, and it has been around or above 30 degrees Celcius (86 degreed farenheit) every day for over a week, while also being very humid. It is unbearable and probably inching me toward insanity a little more every day. Please help!", "How to keep a very hot apartment as cool as possible without air conditioning My apartment faces the west and with no taller buildings to block the hot afternoon sun, it effectively cooks on any hot and sunny days. How do I keep it as cool as possible in there without the use of the AC that I do not have? I keep a Galileo thermometer on my mantle in the living room to keep track of room temperature, and it has been around or above 30 degrees Celcius (86 degreed farenheit) every day for over a week, while also being very humid. It is unbearable and probably inching me toward insanity a little more every day. Please help!", "How to keep a very hot apartment as cool as possible without air conditioning My apartment faces the west and with no taller buildings to block the hot afternoon sun, it effectively cooks on any hot and sunny days. How do I keep it as cool as possible in there without the use of the AC that I do not have? I keep a Galileo thermometer on my mantle in the living room to keep track of room temperature, and it has been around or above 30 degrees Celcius (86 degreed farenheit) every day for over a week, while also being very humid. It is unbearable and probably inching me toward insanity a little more every day. Please help!", "How to keep a very hot apartment as cool as possible without air conditioning My apartment faces the west and with no taller buildings to block the hot afternoon sun, it effectively cooks on any hot and sunny days. How do I keep it as cool as possible in there without the use of the AC that I do not have? I keep a Galileo thermometer on my mantle in the living room to keep track of room temperature, and it has been around or above 30 degrees Celcius (86 degreed farenheit) every day for over a week, while also being very humid. It is unbearable and probably inching me toward insanity a little more every day. Please help!", "How to keep a very hot apartment as cool as possible without air conditioning My apartment faces the west and with no taller buildings to block the hot afternoon sun, it effectively cooks on any hot and sunny days. How do I keep it as cool as possible in there without the use of the AC that I do not have? I keep a Galileo thermometer on my mantle in the living room to keep track of room temperature, and it has been around or above 30 degrees Celcius (86 degreed farenheit) every day for over a week, while also being very humid. It is unbearable and probably inching me toward insanity a little more every day. Please help!", "How to keep a very hot apartment as cool as possible without air conditioning My apartment faces the west and with no taller buildings to block the hot afternoon sun, it effectively cooks on any hot and sunny days. How do I keep it as cool as possible in there without the use of the AC that I do not have? I keep a Galileo thermometer on my mantle in the living room to keep track of room temperature, and it has been around or above 30 degrees Celcius (86 degreed farenheit) every day for over a week, while also being very humid. It is unbearable and probably inching me toward insanity a little more every day. Please help!", "How to keep a very hot apartment as cool as possible without air conditioning My apartment faces the west and with no taller buildings to block the hot afternoon sun, it effectively cooks on any hot and sunny days. How do I keep it as cool as possible in there without the use of the AC that I do not have? I keep a Galileo thermometer on my mantle in the living room to keep track of room temperature, and it has been around or above 30 degrees Celcius (86 degreed farenheit) every day for over a week, while also being very humid. It is unbearable and probably inching me toward insanity a little more every day. Please help!", "How to keep a very hot apartment as cool as possible without air conditioning My apartment faces the west and with no taller buildings to block the hot afternoon sun, it effectively cooks on any hot and sunny days. How do I keep it as cool as possible in there without the use of the AC that I do not have? I keep a Galileo thermometer on my mantle in the living room to keep track of room temperature, and it has been around or above 30 degrees Celcius (86 degreed farenheit) every day for over a week, while also being very humid. It is unbearable and probably inching me toward insanity a little more every day. Please help!", "How to keep a very hot apartment as cool as possible without air conditioning My apartment faces the west and with no taller buildings to block the hot afternoon sun, it effectively cooks on any hot and sunny days. How do I keep it as cool as possible in there without the use of the AC that I do not have? I keep a Galileo thermometer on my mantle in the living room to keep track of room temperature, and it has been around or above 30 degrees Celcius (86 degreed farenheit) every day for over a week, while also being very humid. It is unbearable and probably inching me toward insanity a little more every day. Please help!", "How to keep a very hot apartment as cool as possible without air conditioning My apartment faces the west and with no taller buildings to block the hot afternoon sun, it effectively cooks on any hot and sunny days. How do I keep it as cool as possible in there without the use of the AC that I do not have? I keep a Galileo thermometer on my mantle in the living room to keep track of room temperature, and it has been around or above 30 degrees Celcius (86 degreed farenheit) every day for over a week, while also being very humid. It is unbearable and probably inching me toward insanity a little more every day. Please help!", "How to keep a very hot apartment as cool as possible without air conditioning My apartment faces the west and with no taller buildings to block the hot afternoon sun, it effectively cooks on any hot and sunny days. How do I keep it as cool as possible in there without the use of the AC that I do not have? I keep a Galileo thermometer on my mantle in the living room to keep track of room temperature, and it has been around or above 30 degrees Celcius (86 degreed farenheit) every day for over a week, while also being very humid. It is unbearable and probably inching me toward insanity a little more every day. Please help!", "How to keep a very hot apartment as cool as possible without air conditioning My apartment faces the west and with no taller buildings to block the hot afternoon sun, it effectively cooks on any hot and sunny days. How do I keep it as cool as possible in there without the use of the AC that I do not have? I keep a Galileo thermometer on my mantle in the living room to keep track of room temperature, and it has been around or above 30 degrees Celcius (86 degreed farenheit) every day for over a week, while also being very humid. It is unbearable and probably inching me toward insanity a little more every day. Please help!", "How to keep a very hot apartment as cool as possible without air conditioning My apartment faces the west and with no taller buildings to block the hot afternoon sun, it effectively cooks on any hot and sunny days. How do I keep it as cool as possible in there without the use of the AC that I do not have? I keep a Galileo thermometer on my mantle in the living room to keep track of room temperature, and it has been around or above 30 degrees Celcius (86 degreed farenheit) every day for over a week, while also being very humid. It is unbearable and probably inching me toward insanity a little more every day. Please help!", "How to keep a very hot apartment as cool as possible without air conditioning My apartment faces the west and with no taller buildings to block the hot afternoon sun, it effectively cooks on any hot and sunny days. How do I keep it as cool as possible in there without the use of the AC that I do not have? I keep a Galileo thermometer on my mantle in the living room to keep track of room temperature, and it has been around or above 30 degrees Celcius (86 degreed farenheit) every day for over a week, while also being very humid. It is unbearable and probably inching me toward insanity a little more every day. Please help!", "How to keep a very hot apartment as cool as possible without air conditioning My apartment faces the west and with no taller buildings to block the hot afternoon sun, it effectively cooks on any hot and sunny days. How do I keep it as cool as possible in there without the use of the AC that I do not have? I keep a Galileo thermometer on my mantle in the living room to keep track of room temperature, and it has been around or above 30 degrees Celcius (86 degreed farenheit) every day for over a week, while also being very humid. It is unbearable and probably inching me toward insanity a little more every day. Please help!", "How to keep a very hot apartment as cool as possible without air conditioning My apartment faces the west and with no taller buildings to block the hot afternoon sun, it effectively cooks on any hot and sunny days. How do I keep it as cool as possible in there without the use of the AC that I do not have? I keep a Galileo thermometer on my mantle in the living room to keep track of room temperature, and it has been around or above 30 degrees Celcius (86 degreed farenheit) every day for over a week, while also being very humid. It is unbearable and probably inching me toward insanity a little more every day. Please help!", "How to keep a very hot apartment as cool as possible without air conditioning My apartment faces the west and with no taller buildings to block the hot afternoon sun, it effectively cooks on any hot and sunny days. How do I keep it as cool as possible in there without the use of the AC that I do not have? I keep a Galileo thermometer on my mantle in the living room to keep track of room temperature, and it has been around or above 30 degrees Celcius (86 degreed farenheit) every day for over a week, while also being very humid. It is unbearable and probably inching me toward insanity a little more every day. Please help!", "How to keep a very hot apartment as cool as possible without air conditioning My apartment faces the west and with no taller buildings to block the hot afternoon sun, it effectively cooks on any hot and sunny days. How do I keep it as cool as possible in there without the use of the AC that I do not have? I keep a Galileo thermometer on my mantle in the living room to keep track of room temperature, and it has been around or above 30 degrees Celcius (86 degreed farenheit) every day for over a week, while also being very humid. It is unbearable and probably inching me toward insanity a little more every day. Please help!", "How to keep a very hot apartment as cool as possible without air conditioning My apartment faces the west and with no taller buildings to block the hot afternoon sun, it effectively cooks on any hot and sunny days. How do I keep it as cool as possible in there without the use of the AC that I do not have? I keep a Galileo thermometer on my mantle in the living room to keep track of room temperature, and it has been around or above 30 degrees Celcius (86 degreed farenheit) every day for over a week, while also being very humid. It is unbearable and probably inching me toward insanity a little more every day. Please help!", "How to keep a very hot apartment as cool as possible without air conditioning My apartment faces the west and with no taller buildings to block the hot afternoon sun, it effectively cooks on any hot and sunny days. How do I keep it as cool as possible in there without the use of the AC that I do not have? I keep a Galileo thermometer on my mantle in the living room to keep track of room temperature, and it has been around or above 30 degrees Celcius (86 degreed farenheit) every day for over a week, while also being very humid. It is unbearable and probably inching me toward insanity a little more every day. Please help!", "How to keep a very hot apartment as cool as possible without air conditioning My apartment faces the west and with no taller buildings to block the hot afternoon sun, it effectively cooks on any hot and sunny days. How do I keep it as cool as possible in there without the use of the AC that I do not have? I keep a Galileo thermometer on my mantle in the living room to keep track of room temperature, and it has been around or above 30 degrees Celcius (86 degreed farenheit) every day for over a week, while also being very humid. It is unbearable and probably inching me toward insanity a little more every day. Please help!", "How to keep a very hot apartment as cool as possible without air conditioning My apartment faces the west and with no taller buildings to block the hot afternoon sun, it effectively cooks on any hot and sunny days. How do I keep it as cool as possible in there without the use of the AC that I do not have? I keep a Galileo thermometer on my mantle in the living room to keep track of room temperature, and it has been around or above 30 degrees Celcius (86 degreed farenheit) every day for over a week, while also being very humid. It is unbearable and probably inching me toward insanity a little more every day. Please help!", "How to keep a very hot apartment as cool as possible without air conditioning My apartment faces the west and with no taller buildings to block the hot afternoon sun, it effectively cooks on any hot and sunny days. How do I keep it as cool as possible in there without the use of the AC that I do not have? I keep a Galileo thermometer on my mantle in the living room to keep track of room temperature, and it has been around or above 30 degrees Celcius (86 degreed farenheit) every day for over a week, while also being very humid. It is unbearable and probably inching me toward insanity a little more every day. Please help!", "How to keep a very hot apartment as cool as possible without air conditioning My apartment faces the west and with no taller buildings to block the hot afternoon sun, it effectively cooks on any hot and sunny days. How do I keep it as cool as possible in there without the use of the AC that I do not have? I keep a Galileo thermometer on my mantle in the living room to keep track of room temperature, and it has been around or above 30 degrees Celcius (86 degreed farenheit) every day for over a week, while also being very humid. It is unbearable and probably inching me toward insanity a little more every day. Please help!", "How to keep a very hot apartment as cool as possible without air conditioning My apartment faces the west and with no taller buildings to block the hot afternoon sun, it effectively cooks on any hot and sunny days. How do I keep it as cool as possible in there without the use of the AC that I do not have? I keep a Galileo thermometer on my mantle in the living room to keep track of room temperature, and it has been around or above 30 degrees Celcius (86 degreed farenheit) every day for over a week, while also being very humid. It is unbearable and probably inching me toward insanity a little more every day. Please help!", "How to keep a very hot apartment as cool as possible without air conditioning My apartment faces the west and with no taller buildings to block the hot afternoon sun, it effectively cooks on any hot and sunny days. How do I keep it as cool as possible in there without the use of the AC that I do not have? I keep a Galileo thermometer on my mantle in the living room to keep track of room temperature, and it has been around or above 30 degrees Celcius (86 degreed farenheit) every day for over a week, while also being very humid. It is unbearable and probably inching me toward insanity a little more every day. Please help!", "How to keep a very hot apartment as cool as possible without air conditioning My apartment faces the west and with no taller buildings to block the hot afternoon sun, it effectively cooks on any hot and sunny days. How do I keep it as cool as possible in there without the use of the AC that I do not have? I keep a Galileo thermometer on my mantle in the living room to keep track of room temperature, and it has been around or above 30 degrees Celcius (86 degreed farenheit) every day for over a week, while also being very humid. It is unbearable and probably inching me toward insanity a little more every day. Please help!", "How to keep a very hot apartment as cool as possible without air conditioning My apartment faces the west and with no taller buildings to block the hot afternoon sun, it effectively cooks on any hot and sunny days. How do I keep it as cool as possible in there without the use of the AC that I do not have? I keep a Galileo thermometer on my mantle in the living room to keep track of room temperature, and it has been around or above 30 degrees Celcius (86 degreed farenheit) every day for over a week, while also being very humid. It is unbearable and probably inching me toward insanity a little more every day. Please help!", "How to keep a very hot apartment as cool as possible without air conditioning My apartment faces the west and with no taller buildings to block the hot afternoon sun, it effectively cooks on any hot and sunny days. How do I keep it as cool as possible in there without the use of the AC that I do not have? I keep a Galileo thermometer on my mantle in the living room to keep track of room temperature, and it has been around or above 30 degrees Celcius (86 degreed farenheit) every day for over a week, while also being very humid. It is unbearable and probably inching me toward insanity a little more every day. Please help!", "How to keep a very hot apartment as cool as possible without air conditioning My apartment faces the west and with no taller buildings to block the hot afternoon sun, it effectively cooks on any hot and sunny days. How do I keep it as cool as possible in there without the use of the AC that I do not have? I keep a Galileo thermometer on my mantle in the living room to keep track of room temperature, and it has been around or above 30 degrees Celcius (86 degreed farenheit) every day for over a week, while also being very humid. It is unbearable and probably inching me toward insanity a little more every day. Please help!", "How to keep a very hot apartment as cool as possible without air conditioning My apartment faces the west and with no taller buildings to block the hot afternoon sun, it effectively cooks on any hot and sunny days. How do I keep it as cool as possible in there without the use of the AC that I do not have? I keep a Galileo thermometer on my mantle in the living room to keep track of room temperature, and it has been around or above 30 degrees Celcius (86 degreed farenheit) every day for over a week, while also being very humid. It is unbearable and probably inching me toward insanity a little more every day. Please help!" ]

[ "Get the biggest window fan that will fit/fill inside a window, sealing it as tightly as possible and direct airflow toward the outside of the building. I use a big box fan (they are cheap) and removed its front grille since it is not needed, with the open side facing the window screen. That will suck in fresh air evenly through all other open windows which you can adjust by opening/closing windows as needed. For instance at night, I only leave my bedroom window open to get a nice cool breeze and the fan noise doesn't bother me since it is in another room. As well, I use a small personal fan that clips on to my desk or as needed elsewhere so I also get the benefit of convective heat loss/evaporation.", "Keep your blinds closed for one. The white color will reflect the energy from the sun back out the window before it has a chance to heat up your apartment. Focus on making your body cool rather than on cooling down the apartment. Don't wear clothes except maybe drape a wet towel over your shoulders. Use a fan.", "only open windows at night, never in the day, keep curtains closed or better have some sort of sunscreen outside your window (umbrella etc.)", "Install a ceiling fan!!! \nWhen I moved to NYC I had to blast the ac to stay cool in the summer. Even then, it was hard to distribute the cold. \nWe installed ceiling fans in our rooms and it made a significant difference! Many days we can even turn off the ac in the evening and only use the fan.\n\nThey are also great in the winter, when you can reverse the direction of the fan, and disperse warm air in the room. ", "I'm surprised no one has already said this, but you can build a very effective AC unit with a 5 gallon bucket, a gallon jug of water and a small fan. There is a video on YouTube showing the build process but it goes like this....\n\nDrill three holes with a diameter between 2-3 inches. If you get small cuts of plastic pipe to fit in them, they will help direct air. They don't need to extend any more than a few inches at most.\n\nCut a hole in the lid of the bucket that is no wider than your fan. The fan will face down into the bucket and force air to flow out the bottom through your previously cut holes.\n\nFill a gallon jug 3/4 with water and let freeze until solid. Once frozen, place it in the bucket, place lid and fan on top, and power on. \n\nTa da! You now have a pretty cold air unit that cost you only a few bucks. Have a second jug already frozen and swap them when they melt. One just can last for several hours.\n\nLike I said, you can find a video with all the steps on YouTube. It worked great for me.", "I'd go as far as putting blinds on the *outside* of the windows, so the light/heat never even get as far as the inside of the windows.\n\nI'd be careful about using anything too reflective on the inside. If your windows are low-quality, they could warp and the frame could be damaged.", "get black out or thermal curtains. pair it with a blackout curtain liner and that will make a world of difference. \n\nWe had a large window that faced south in our old house and it would cook the room. We got heavy blackout curtains and blackout liners. It made a huge difference for maybe $100. it was a big ass window.", "If you dont mind the look, tape aluminum foil on the wondows facing the sun, then close the blinds/drapes/whatever. The foil will reflect much more than just blinds alone.", "One more thing that Ill add is to keep your electronics powered down or unplugged when you aren't using them. A desktop PC / television / sound system generate a surprising amount of heat. Even a laptop can heat up a small room quickly if you are doing CPU or graphics heavy tasks. \n\n", "Be choosy about what you sit or lie on. Sofas and beds have a tendency not to disperse heat. Put an inflatable camping mattress on your bed for the summer, and the air will disperse the heat a little better than your mattress. Sit on furniture with open or netted backs for better air flow.", "Make fruit smoothies and freeze them in popsicle molds, and eat those for all of your snacks and desserts.\n\nAlternatively, a lot of people claim that drinking hot beverages ultimately cools you down in the long term by signalling to your body to slow metabolism and produce less heat. Maybe experiment?", "I work in a kitchen so I'm still quite hot when I get home from work, what I founds works for me is taking cold showers, not freezing cold, but here's my shower routine. \n\nI have a knob for the water and a round disk that slides from hot(9 o'clock) to cold (3 o'clock). I start normally at 11 to soap up, rinse the soap off, and then go to 1 o'clock, then going to 2 for as long as i can take it(10-20 seconds). \n\nMy apartment is usually around 80f/26c and I feel cool for at least an hour. Even if you have to take 2 five minute showers in the afternoon, depending on water rates, its relatively cheap.", "I once made a makeshift A/C by keeping the toilet cistern flowing, and putting a fan on top on the toilet seat, directed out of the open toilet door. The cold toilet water cools down the entire toilet, making for some pretty cool air. I do however live in a place where there is no chance of there ever being any shortage of water.", "I close my blinds, use a ceiling fan, keep a jug of ice and water nearby, and wear only my briefs.\n\nBeing that it will only get hotter when summer starts I recommend either getting 2 semi powerful fans or get a window AC unit if your landlord will allow it.", "redneck AC. AKA an ice chest AC. you can make your own with a cooler some gallon water jugs (frozen of course) a fan and some ducting.\n\nhttp://www.icybreeze.com/", "Well I guess one thing that comes to mind is what floor are you on? the higher up you are, the hotter it will be due to the way heat rises, the heat from the floors below will heat your apartment up just as much as the sun will cook you from the outside. So as some have said, open your windows. (unless you are ground floor, burglary reasons) and let that heat out using a window fan. If you want to maximize cooling however and have two windows on opposite sides of the apartment, you can pull the swamp cooler trick (as long as humidity isn't to terribly high) have one fan push the heat out on one side of the house, and another at the other end pulling air in. On the one drawing in however you want to have some sort of box (preferably not cardboard box) that you have around the output of the fan that has the air go past some damp strips (think strips of torn up paper towel or newspaper) This will cause the water in the strips to evaporate and cool the air coming in, once again as long as the humidity is not to high.", "Try one or more of the passive cooling techniques:\nhttp://www.builditsolar.com/Projects/Cooling/passive_cooling.htm#Passive", "There's a heat film you can buy from Home Depot to put on your windows. It's not very expensive and I put it on my south facing bay window and storm door. It works amazingly! Instant difference. ", "Open up the windows at night when it is cool. Then close it all up early in the morning, and try to reflect out as much heat as possible to hold the cool air as long as you can.", "Keep your blinds closed. Use appliances that heat (dryers, dishwashers, obviously the oven) only when needed and during the cooler parts of the day. ", "Keep in mind warm air rises over cool. If possible have a fan pushing cool air in from a window onto the floor, and a second fan at the highest point possible removing the hottest air from the space.\n\nAlso you can get a small window ac for 60$, pick one room youre in the most and cool it. Probably the bedroom. Just keep in mind the ac will collect condensation and that water has to go somewhere. It will be more than you expect if you live in a humid place.", "If you're willing to spend the time, you can with a few minutes effort create a makeshift low-emissivity coating from mylar \"space\" blankets. Cut the sheets to size and tape inside your window frames. This should do a better job than interior shading options, and will also still allow daylighting. The blankets are cheap. However, this is most effective with a south-facing window.\n\nCeiling fans can be useful. Since the humidity is high, evaporative cooling will not be as effective as it would be in drier conditions, but nonetheless, a makeshift swamp cooler could be of use. Draping a damp towel over a fan has proven to be effective for me before.", "I'm remembering this thing about clay pots... here are some ideas: http://ancienthistory.about.com/od/baths/a/KeepingCool_2.htm\n", "I am in the same situation as you exactly, my wife and I live in a studio apartment with one big bank of windows that faces the afternoon and setting sun and it can *cook* when the sun is shining hard. \n \nGet one of those gardening atomisers, and spray it on your face and body. just wear shorts around the house. get a couple of cheap fans and set them up to keep air moving. the evaporation of the tiny droplets of water on your skin combined with the moving air from the fans will really keep you cool. \n \na dehumidifier will also help to reduce the humidity but that could be expensive.", "Go to Amazon.com research reflective adhesive films that one glues onto the windows.\n\nI have a gold-tone reflective film on my windows, they shield me from something like 99% percent of all UV and reflect 95% of the heat radiation range before that even enters the apartment.\n\nIt's like your windows are wearing sunglasses.\n\nAnd the difference is absolutely remarkable. When I installed these films I had a non-treated window and a treated window next to each other. Underneath the normal window (I life under the roof) I was sweating and cooking in a minute. The treated window was blissful cool \"shade\". A totally amazing improvement. These reflective films are THE thing to buy for a heat ridden apartment. Just make sure you but the correct kind for your windows.\n\nAnd if you cover all the windows you won't notice the windows as \"dark\", because your eyes don't have a reference then.", "Get a fan. Hang a basket of some sort on the back. Attach a water catch (small ice chest or something) to catch run off. Fill basket with ice. Run fan. Replace ice as necessary. OR you can try to develop a \"swamp cooler\" affect by evaporating water, but that usually requires extremely low humidity, and \"roof\" exposure (like, put the evaporation radiator and fan outside your window, blowing in).", "Fill your bathtub with cold water. Hang wet sheets on a line in your room. Within a few feet of the sheets will be surprisingly colder. ", "Definitely do things other people have suggested, but also minimize your use of electricity inside the apartment. Everything that uses electricity generates heat and that heat really adds up. I use a high end computer with multiple monitors for both work and recreation and on really hot days I sometimes just have to turn it off and take a walk to let the apartment cool down.", "Curtains. Block all the windows with curtains or blankets, open a window on either side of the house and position a fan blowing air from one window to the other. ", "I have the same thing. \n\nMy tip would be:\n\nClose everything (curtains/blinds) and let air flow whenever possible (open a window)", "Just open the fridge and freezer doors.\n\n" ]

[ 44, 29, 11, 8, 8, 8, 4, 4, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 0, -2 ]

[ "how do I establish healthy boundaries with coworkers I already am familiar with? I (21) have been working in a job in my field of study and make a good amount of money from it (my first job in my field of study). I have been working there for about 6 months now (first few months I was not there as much due to other commitments). I have built relationships with 4 senior staff members who have been working at the establishment for years. In fact, we talk very deeply about our personal lives and such. I find that pretty much all staff hates the management team and we all collectively talk shit about them to be quite honest. However, said senior staff members also talk shit about some new staff members (I also join in as well, due to some past issues we’ve had with other staff members). But I’m starting to realize that said 4 staff members have been already friends for years and as much as I may consider myself an acquaintance to these people, at the end of the day, they are all much closer to one another than I maybe ever will be. To be honest, I just want to build more boundaries in a sense where I want to stick to strictly work. This is because I find I’m getting caught up in the “gossip” side rather than working, learning, communicating with clients and just getting tasks done. I want to build that wall up where I am obviously not rude or dismissive, but also focusing on my work. Any advice?", "how do I establish healthy boundaries with coworkers I already am familiar with? I (21) have been working in a job in my field of study and make a good amount of money from it (my first job in my field of study). I have been working there for about 6 months now (first few months I was not there as much due to other commitments). I have built relationships with 4 senior staff members who have been working at the establishment for years. In fact, we talk very deeply about our personal lives and such. I find that pretty much all staff hates the management team and we all collectively talk shit about them to be quite honest. However, said senior staff members also talk shit about some new staff members (I also join in as well, due to some past issues we’ve had with other staff members). But I’m starting to realize that said 4 staff members have been already friends for years and as much as I may consider myself an acquaintance to these people, at the end of the day, they are all much closer to one another than I maybe ever will be. To be honest, I just want to build more boundaries in a sense where I want to stick to strictly work. This is because I find I’m getting caught up in the “gossip” side rather than working, learning, communicating with clients and just getting tasks done. I want to build that wall up where I am obviously not rude or dismissive, but also focusing on my work. Any advice?", "how do I establish healthy boundaries with coworkers I already am familiar with? I (21) have been working in a job in my field of study and make a good amount of money from it (my first job in my field of study). I have been working there for about 6 months now (first few months I was not there as much due to other commitments). I have built relationships with 4 senior staff members who have been working at the establishment for years. In fact, we talk very deeply about our personal lives and such. I find that pretty much all staff hates the management team and we all collectively talk shit about them to be quite honest. However, said senior staff members also talk shit about some new staff members (I also join in as well, due to some past issues we’ve had with other staff members). But I’m starting to realize that said 4 staff members have been already friends for years and as much as I may consider myself an acquaintance to these people, at the end of the day, they are all much closer to one another than I maybe ever will be. To be honest, I just want to build more boundaries in a sense where I want to stick to strictly work. This is because I find I’m getting caught up in the “gossip” side rather than working, learning, communicating with clients and just getting tasks done. I want to build that wall up where I am obviously not rude or dismissive, but also focusing on my work. Any advice?", "how do I establish healthy boundaries with coworkers I already am familiar with? I (21) have been working in a job in my field of study and make a good amount of money from it (my first job in my field of study). I have been working there for about 6 months now (first few months I was not there as much due to other commitments). I have built relationships with 4 senior staff members who have been working at the establishment for years. In fact, we talk very deeply about our personal lives and such. I find that pretty much all staff hates the management team and we all collectively talk shit about them to be quite honest. However, said senior staff members also talk shit about some new staff members (I also join in as well, due to some past issues we’ve had with other staff members). But I’m starting to realize that said 4 staff members have been already friends for years and as much as I may consider myself an acquaintance to these people, at the end of the day, they are all much closer to one another than I maybe ever will be. To be honest, I just want to build more boundaries in a sense where I want to stick to strictly work. This is because I find I’m getting caught up in the “gossip” side rather than working, learning, communicating with clients and just getting tasks done. I want to build that wall up where I am obviously not rude or dismissive, but also focusing on my work. Any advice?" ]

[ "Stop talking shit to people about other people behind their back. If you talk shit about someone behind their back EVERYONE knows you will talk shit about them behind their back. That is a terrible way to start a career.", "Be a good listener and stop sharing. Most people who gossip want to be heard so not only will they not notice you scaling back, they'll like you more for listening and letting them tell their tales.\n\nNote: Listening is different than encouraging.", "If they ask you a question during a gossip session act like you haven’t been paying attention. Or just leave the room when it starts. You can easily excuse yourself.", "Stay just as friendly but stop talking about others, definitely listen to their non gossip as time permits, share a short nugget about your weekend or plans once in a while, and then stop yourself mid sentence with an exclamation that you forgot a time sensitive task, ttyl" ]

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[ "How to not lose a nice pen I always try to keep a pen in my pocket, but I almost always loose them. After a little bit, they just disappear. I usually carry cheap Bic pens that I don't care about loosing.\n\nFor Christmas I got a really nice $25 Parker pen. How can I make sure I don't loose it without hidding it away, unused. ", "How to not lose a nice pen I always try to keep a pen in my pocket, but I almost always loose them. After a little bit, they just disappear. I usually carry cheap Bic pens that I don't care about loosing.\n\nFor Christmas I got a really nice $25 Parker pen. How can I make sure I don't loose it without hidding it away, unused. ", "How to not lose a nice pen I always try to keep a pen in my pocket, but I almost always loose them. After a little bit, they just disappear. I usually carry cheap Bic pens that I don't care about loosing.\n\nFor Christmas I got a really nice $25 Parker pen. How can I make sure I don't loose it without hidding it away, unused. ", "How to not lose a nice pen I always try to keep a pen in my pocket, but I almost always loose them. After a little bit, they just disappear. I usually carry cheap Bic pens that I don't care about loosing.\n\nFor Christmas I got a really nice $25 Parker pen. How can I make sure I don't loose it without hidding it away, unused. ", "How to not lose a nice pen I always try to keep a pen in my pocket, but I almost always loose them. After a little bit, they just disappear. I usually carry cheap Bic pens that I don't care about loosing.\n\nFor Christmas I got a really nice $25 Parker pen. How can I make sure I don't loose it without hidding it away, unused. ", "How to not lose a nice pen I always try to keep a pen in my pocket, but I almost always loose them. After a little bit, they just disappear. I usually carry cheap Bic pens that I don't care about loosing.\n\nFor Christmas I got a really nice $25 Parker pen. How can I make sure I don't loose it without hidding it away, unused. ", "How to not lose a nice pen I always try to keep a pen in my pocket, but I almost always loose them. After a little bit, they just disappear. I usually carry cheap Bic pens that I don't care about loosing.\n\nFor Christmas I got a really nice $25 Parker pen. How can I make sure I don't loose it without hidding it away, unused. " ]

[ "2 pen policy.\n\nYour Parker is **never** in any one else's hand.\n\n**NEVER**\n\nYou graciously loan them your Bic pen \nwhich you are also carrying on your person.\n", "Keep it in a specific place, close to where you use it, and never keep it on your person. If you want to use it at work, leave it at work. If you want to use it at home, leave it at home. ", "Pick one particular pocket and always put your pen back in that pocket. Preferably pick a pocket that is only used for that pen, to limit chances of the pen falling out when you're grabbing your wallet or whatever.\n\nThere is a bit of a psychological aspect to it. Are disposable cheap pens so popular because they go missing so often, or are they so cheap and disposable because they go missing so often?\n\nI've been using \"nice\" pens for more than a decade now, and I have never lost a single one. Maybe that's due to me not viewing them as disposable or maybe it's due to always putting it in the same pocket.", "Keep it in the pocket inside of your jacket and nowhere else.\nPut it there immediately after every use.", "Here is how you never lose a pen: First get a piercing, it doesn't matter where. Then buy one of those bank pens with a chain attached. Thread the chain through the piercing and make a knot. You will never lose the pen ever again.", "Put it into some pocket that you wouldn't use for pens (or anything else). I prefer putting them into the side pockets of my bag that is meant for bottles.", "I use a pen everyday at work for signing off on others paper work and sometimes the people at work will 'borrow' my pen to fill in their work and as I'm busy walking around I might loose track of the pen, I've had multiple pens go 'missing' this way. So for Christmas I got myself a 10 pack of pens with my name on them, only $9.98 on ebay, they are nice looking not a cheap bic, so 1) work people will know its mine 2) I can tell its mine and not the cheap bics everyone has. \n\n*" ]

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[ "How to untangle headphones after they went through the dryer Example: [this](http://imgur.com/aHBEcY0)\n\n", "How to untangle headphones after they went through the dryer Example: [this](http://imgur.com/aHBEcY0)\n\n", "How to untangle headphones after they went through the dryer Example: [this](http://imgur.com/aHBEcY0)\n\n" ]

[ "One of the best fishermen I ever knew taught me about untangling line. \"Take your time, loosen, relax, loosen, let the line move as it needs to untangle.\" It works!", "Just kinda loosen it. Take it one step at a time. But if they went through the dryer I'm assuming they went through the wash and aren't any good", "Get a bowl of hot water and submerse about 5-6 inches of the cord for around 30 seconds (don't put the actual ear buds or the jack in). When you take it out of the water, gently tug (again, don't tug on the parts that connect the ear buds or plug, lest you'll damage them) the section until straight. Repeat down the length of the cord. You may have to do this several times; and even so, the cord will most likely be a little wavy/wonky forever. This process simply helps relax the cord so you can try to manipulate it back into shape.\nSource: I knit, and this is what we do to relax the curl out of circular knitting needles" ]

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[ "How to say something that sounds negative (but isn't) in a way for the other person to take it positively I need a way or a method to say things that normally sound mean or negative in a way so that the person doesn't take it in a negative way. It has become annoying when I say something then someone asks \"are you mad/angry\". ", "How to say something that sounds negative (but isn't) in a way for the other person to take it positively I need a way or a method to say things that normally sound mean or negative in a way so that the person doesn't take it in a negative way. It has become annoying when I say something then someone asks \"are you mad/angry\". ", "How to say something that sounds negative (but isn't) in a way for the other person to take it positively I need a way or a method to say things that normally sound mean or negative in a way so that the person doesn't take it in a negative way. It has become annoying when I say something then someone asks \"are you mad/angry\". ", "How to say something that sounds negative (but isn't) in a way for the other person to take it positively I need a way or a method to say things that normally sound mean or negative in a way so that the person doesn't take it in a negative way. It has become annoying when I say something then someone asks \"are you mad/angry\". ", "How to say something that sounds negative (but isn't) in a way for the other person to take it positively I need a way or a method to say things that normally sound mean or negative in a way so that the person doesn't take it in a negative way. It has become annoying when I say something then someone asks \"are you mad/angry\". ", "How to say something that sounds negative (but isn't) in a way for the other person to take it positively I need a way or a method to say things that normally sound mean or negative in a way so that the person doesn't take it in a negative way. It has become annoying when I say something then someone asks \"are you mad/angry\". ", "How to say something that sounds negative (but isn't) in a way for the other person to take it positively I need a way or a method to say things that normally sound mean or negative in a way so that the person doesn't take it in a negative way. It has become annoying when I say something then someone asks \"are you mad/angry\". " ]

[ "Just be frank. I hate when ppl try to word things it seems manipulative. If you think something and you need to tell someone just tell them That you need to be honest and hopefully they will take your point. Negative is negative positive is positive. You can't say something negative in a positive way and they won't have feelings about it. They will still know how you really feel regardless of semantics ", "Might not work in every situation, but you could try the \"compliment sandwich.\" Say something positive, then the negative thing you need to say, then finish with something else positive.", "Just start off by staying no offence. It means you can say anything after and they have to accept it willingly. /s\n\ni.e. No offence, but you can be a huge douchebag sometimes. ", "Have you tried asking that person, \"Why do you think I'm angry​?\"\n\nBecause words are only 10% of any message. You could say the sweetest thing in the world, but throw on enough stank, hunch your shoulders and scowl, and those actions will overwhelm the thing you're trying to say. Maybe you've got a resting bitch face you need to compensate for, or maybe you're crossing your arms 'too tightly'.\n\n*Or maybe* it has nothing to do with you, and the person asking was actually just yelled at earlier for the same thing or has had bad experiences with people in the same situation before. Ask!", "This is a tough skill.... I'm still trying to learn it myself when people in my teams don't do their jobs.... \nTry talking in \"we\" hahaha the royal we. For example\n\"We need to focus more on ......\" \n\"We need to respond to emails faster....\" or whatever", "My current strategy is the thinly veiled general case created by an expert other than myself, followed by simple as toast direct remark. \ndumbdumb \"Im thinking about taking out a huge load on a mercedes\" \nperfectme \"I think I read that only a loan 10% annual income is reccomended, and as baller as they are, consumer reports doesent really like those mercedes\"\ndumbdumb \"are you saying i cant afford it?\"\nperfect me \"I think buying that Nissan is a smarter bet\"", "Can you give an example of what you are trying to say? Sometimes it's okay to just not say the negative thing you are thinking." ]

[ 6, 3, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1 ]

[ "How to avoid bad hotels when booking online? Story inside. So, I’m in vacation in Brazil (coast village called Buzios, state of Rio de Janeiro) and I booked what seemingly would be a wonderful room at a nice hotel. Browsing booking.com it all seemed fair, the pictures were nice and the reviews were pretty good. It’s a 3 stars hotel I think. I booked one of the largest rooms available (for 4 days) and to my surprise, there are some dealbreakers here and in retrospect, I wouldn’t have had booked this room, let alone any room in this hotel. Here’s why:\n\n* The light bulb thingy from the entrance is broken and hanging off the wall;\n\n* The air conditioning is incredibly dirty and has some moldy looking thing inside it (the manager said it’s regularly cleaned);\n\n* The jacuzzi is entirely broken, it doesn’t fill and it’s one of the nastiest things I’ve ever seen in my life. The small amount of water that comes out of it stinks and the valves are all black with dirt. Some of the massage jets are all broken and missing, kinda moldy too;\n\n* The wooden deck from the jacuzzi is pretty beaten;\n\n* So far I found two enormous cockroaches in the bathroom, I managed to kick one outside through the balcony the other one disappeared;\n\n* There are two showers (side by side for couples) and hot water doesn’t come out of one of them;\n\n* There aren’t hangers for me to hang my shirts, 2 days ago I asked for some and they gave me two (today);\n\n* There isn’t a menu where I can read the rules/info/etc nor a DO NOT DISTURB sign. One of the cleaning ladies came in 10 minutes ago laughing and talking to her friends that were outside and rushed into the room while I was relaxing in the bed, one of the weirdest moments so far.\n\nSo yeah, luckily I’m alone so these things are all somewhat manageable but if I were with my fiancée, this would be incredibly stressing and shameful. This hotel sucks and I had no idea. I didn’t even use these website to book, I called the place directly and they even gave me a 10% discount. At this point I think I could get some sort of partial refund.\n\nCan anyone please provide me with tips or things I should probably do next time? How can I know a hotel is really decent? Should I come to the city without booking anything at all (online) and check the places in person? This isn’t really viable I guess. What do you guys do to ensure a nice stay?\n\n", "How to avoid bad hotels when booking online? Story inside. So, I’m in vacation in Brazil (coast village called Buzios, state of Rio de Janeiro) and I booked what seemingly would be a wonderful room at a nice hotel. Browsing booking.com it all seemed fair, the pictures were nice and the reviews were pretty good. It’s a 3 stars hotel I think. I booked one of the largest rooms available (for 4 days) and to my surprise, there are some dealbreakers here and in retrospect, I wouldn’t have had booked this room, let alone any room in this hotel. Here’s why:\n\n* The light bulb thingy from the entrance is broken and hanging off the wall;\n\n* The air conditioning is incredibly dirty and has some moldy looking thing inside it (the manager said it’s regularly cleaned);\n\n* The jacuzzi is entirely broken, it doesn’t fill and it’s one of the nastiest things I’ve ever seen in my life. The small amount of water that comes out of it stinks and the valves are all black with dirt. Some of the massage jets are all broken and missing, kinda moldy too;\n\n* The wooden deck from the jacuzzi is pretty beaten;\n\n* So far I found two enormous cockroaches in the bathroom, I managed to kick one outside through the balcony the other one disappeared;\n\n* There are two showers (side by side for couples) and hot water doesn’t come out of one of them;\n\n* There aren’t hangers for me to hang my shirts, 2 days ago I asked for some and they gave me two (today);\n\n* There isn’t a menu where I can read the rules/info/etc nor a DO NOT DISTURB sign. One of the cleaning ladies came in 10 minutes ago laughing and talking to her friends that were outside and rushed into the room while I was relaxing in the bed, one of the weirdest moments so far.\n\nSo yeah, luckily I’m alone so these things are all somewhat manageable but if I were with my fiancée, this would be incredibly stressing and shameful. This hotel sucks and I had no idea. I didn’t even use these website to book, I called the place directly and they even gave me a 10% discount. At this point I think I could get some sort of partial refund.\n\nCan anyone please provide me with tips or things I should probably do next time? How can I know a hotel is really decent? Should I come to the city without booking anything at all (online) and check the places in person? This isn’t really viable I guess. What do you guys do to ensure a nice stay?\n\n" ]

[ "The lack of Do Not Disturb signs has baffled me several times in southern Europe! As we often prefer to sleep relatively late, it became some kind of a morning ritual to announce we don't need cleaning. For future occasions I have considered manufacturing my own sign out of cardboard. ", "On Booking, I read through at least 10 pages of reviews (no kidding) because the website seems to hide some of the turds further down the list... There is something suspicious about the way Booking prioritizes reviews. \n\nThose negative comments are usually the most valuable, as people have different standards for numerical scores (and these numbers are compressed into an average which sometimes says nothing). I might not care if someone didn't like the architecture in the area, the staff weren't smiling every day and the furniture looks worn out (score of, say, 7.6) but I will care if the air in the room smells moldy and you are one floor above a night club (score of 7.2). Budget hotels always have something wrong, it's a matter of finding which things those are! If I can't find negatives, I will remain suspicious and keep searching for more options.\n\nIf there is a lack of English reviews, there is often something in Spanish, Portuguese and German, which translate plausibly on Google Translate. \n\nIn addition, I always double check on Google Maps if the good score on Booking seems justified. Likewise, the negative reviews are more valuable unless they are obviously from some obsessive perfectionists." ]

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[ "Drain Cleaning About once a year I have to use a pipe snake to clean out my drains, Is there something I can do to prevent buildup in my drains or should I just pour some liquid plumber down the drain every once in a while?", "Drain Cleaning About once a year I have to use a pipe snake to clean out my drains, Is there something I can do to prevent buildup in my drains or should I just pour some liquid plumber down the drain every once in a while?", "Drain Cleaning About once a year I have to use a pipe snake to clean out my drains, Is there something I can do to prevent buildup in my drains or should I just pour some liquid plumber down the drain every once in a while?" ]

[ "supposedly this stuff helps. I am on septic so I use RidX, but that's different.\nhttp://www.amazon.com/Roebic-Laboratories-K-97-4-Cleaner-32-Ounce/dp/B000BPIM1I/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1354160056&sr=8-11&keywords=pipe+treatment", "My maintenance guy came in and just stuck a toilet plunger (one he only used on sinks) and pumped the clog out. Didn't have an issue for the next 6 or so months we were there. ", "Had the same problem as OP until a plumber friend of ours told us to avoid putting solids down our drain even if they went thru a garbage disposal. My wife and I began to be religious about removing as much solid food from the dishes before putting them in the sink or dishwasher. Wiping and scraping bowls, plates, etc. with paper towels and throwing them away instead of rinsing them off in the sink really worked. No need to snake or clear our pipes every year anymore! Garbage disposal is great if the drain pipes were properly installed." ]

[ 2, 2, 1 ]

[ "Any good techniques or remedies for dealing with IBS D Been suffering for over a year after a bout of food poisoning. Tried Metamuil, calcium, a few probiotics, buscopan and a few other supplements. Imodium is the only mild relief, but would like a more natural option, thanks :)", "Any good techniques or remedies for dealing with IBS D Been suffering for over a year after a bout of food poisoning. Tried Metamuil, calcium, a few probiotics, buscopan and a few other supplements. Imodium is the only mild relief, but would like a more natural option, thanks :)", "Any good techniques or remedies for dealing with IBS D Been suffering for over a year after a bout of food poisoning. Tried Metamuil, calcium, a few probiotics, buscopan and a few other supplements. Imodium is the only mild relief, but would like a more natural option, thanks :)", "Any good techniques or remedies for dealing with IBS D Been suffering for over a year after a bout of food poisoning. Tried Metamuil, calcium, a few probiotics, buscopan and a few other supplements. Imodium is the only mild relief, but would like a more natural option, thanks :)", "Any good techniques or remedies for dealing with IBS D Been suffering for over a year after a bout of food poisoning. Tried Metamuil, calcium, a few probiotics, buscopan and a few other supplements. Imodium is the only mild relief, but would like a more natural option, thanks :)", "Any good techniques or remedies for dealing with IBS D Been suffering for over a year after a bout of food poisoning. Tried Metamuil, calcium, a few probiotics, buscopan and a few other supplements. Imodium is the only mild relief, but would like a more natural option, thanks :)", "Any good techniques or remedies for dealing with IBS D Been suffering for over a year after a bout of food poisoning. Tried Metamuil, calcium, a few probiotics, buscopan and a few other supplements. Imodium is the only mild relief, but would like a more natural option, thanks :)" ]

[ "I had to give up beef, soda, spicy food, black pepper, and ice cream. I had to limit intake of soft cheeses, caffeine, sauces with vinegar, and quantities of the food I did eat. It has been three years of trial and error trying to figure it out. \nAny large meal is bad. Stress is real bad for me. \nI have seen several g.i. doctors. I have no confidence in them. I use cannabis when dealing with high stress. It works the best. No prescription has been effective without very unpleasant or dangerous side effects. \nI use a high indica blend. If I could get a pure Indica that would be better.", "My roommate, who went on /r/keto with me, had good results. It would also be great if you have weight you want to drop weight.", "You have a food allergy. Systematically stop eating different types of food, wheat, dairy and soy for 2 weeks and see how you feel then", "Probiotics, & prebiotics; especially Sacharomyces Boulardii. Jarrow makes a good one, helped my wife [& me too]. One brand is \"Florastor, it's good too [mentioned because it's sold in some grocery stores]. Dr. William Davis says we should take at least 50 billion CFUs per dose—this is more important if \"food poisoning\" was treated w/ antibiotics [killed 'good' bacteria]", "Maybe look into this ; http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3555886/Woman-29-irritable-bowel-syndrome-half-life-braves-experimental-faecal-transplant-introduces-good-bacteria-gut-s-waste.html", "I've have had this condition for 8yrs. I take fiber supplements, and avoid greasy foods. It's doesn't stop your problem, so much as lessen the impact of it. I still have a 20 minute bathroom stop every morning but it's better than it hitting on and off all day. ", "Check out the IBS subreddit. Lots of good advice there. I suffer from your condition as well. If you're doing probiotics, try align. Has really helped me. I've found my issues are worse when I am stressed (I have a diagnosed anxiety disorder) so m" ]

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[ "What is the best thing to eat in the morning? I usually have a very crappy morning. When I eat breakfast, the food doesn't make it better. I still am tired and in a crappy mood.", "What is the best thing to eat in the morning? I usually have a very crappy morning. When I eat breakfast, the food doesn't make it better. I still am tired and in a crappy mood.", "What is the best thing to eat in the morning? I usually have a very crappy morning. When I eat breakfast, the food doesn't make it better. I still am tired and in a crappy mood.", "What is the best thing to eat in the morning? I usually have a very crappy morning. When I eat breakfast, the food doesn't make it better. I still am tired and in a crappy mood.", "What is the best thing to eat in the morning? I usually have a very crappy morning. When I eat breakfast, the food doesn't make it better. I still am tired and in a crappy mood.", "What is the best thing to eat in the morning? I usually have a very crappy morning. When I eat breakfast, the food doesn't make it better. I still am tired and in a crappy mood.", "What is the best thing to eat in the morning? I usually have a very crappy morning. When I eat breakfast, the food doesn't make it better. I still am tired and in a crappy mood.", "What is the best thing to eat in the morning? I usually have a very crappy morning. When I eat breakfast, the food doesn't make it better. I still am tired and in a crappy mood.", "What is the best thing to eat in the morning? I usually have a very crappy morning. When I eat breakfast, the food doesn't make it better. I still am tired and in a crappy mood.", "What is the best thing to eat in the morning? I usually have a very crappy morning. When I eat breakfast, the food doesn't make it better. I still am tired and in a crappy mood." ]

[ "Bacon. \n\nReally. It'll keep you full longer and you will not get the sugar spike followed by the inevitable crash. ", "Start off by drinking a glass of water as soon as you wake. After that have a protein shake! It takes 2 minutes; cheap and easy. Blend 1 banana, a scoop of protein powder, spoonful of peanut butter, a few frozen strawberries, and milk. I sometimes ad espresso beans and honey for an extra kick!", "I butter a ramekin, crack an egg in it, wrap in paper towel and microwave for about 45 seconds depending on how done I want it. \n\nTurn out egg onto buttered toast or sometimes I spread hummus or black bean dip or even jam on the toast. \n\nOther times I'll make make two slices of toast and have one buttered with jam and one hummus and egg (dill on the hummus is great). \n\nAlso, a side of fruit with this makes it perfect--any fruit you like but I prefer berries or purple grapes as they are better for you and more fun to eat (the red/blue fruits have more antioxidants than yellow/orange ones). ", "I just discovered a dish called [Shakshouka](http://youtu.be/Ff8jgnUH3hw). Already tried and adopted for my future breakfasts and meals.", "Every morning, I eat the same thing. Two scrambled eggs in between two pieces of flaxseed bread, sometimes with a slice or two of turkey bacon. Sometimes I add ketchup for flavor. You can easily microwave the scrambled eggs in a bowl (takes me 1:30 seconds on high setting) and the bacon in a paper towel (30 seconds). This means you can prepare a delicious breakfast in less than 5 minutes, which is a big help for someone like me that is in a rush most mornings. \n\nThis breakfast should give you something like 30g of protein, which makes it great for a post/pre workout breakfast. Flaxseed bread and Eggland's Best Eggs are both very high in Omega-3s. The bread is a source of fiber. Turkey bacon gives you protein without a super high source of saturated fat, which is a \"bad fat\". Throw in a glass of skim milk or grape juice for extra protein or carbs/Vitamin-C. \n\nAfter doing this every morning, I can't even go back to cereal--it is just not as satisfying as the egg sandwich. Try it and let me know how it goes!", "Oatmeal with fresh fruit. Slow-digesting carbs means no crash. Healthy and metabolism-increasing. Find toppings that compliment it. Examples: chopped apples & cinnamon, or banana, or strawberries, or blueberries. Infinite options. Quaker makes instant oats and the microwavable pre-sweetened (not as healthy but sweeter). \n\nHope that helps.", "Coffee and unsalted butter in a blender. It's not to everyone's taste, but it's got a bunch of good calories in it. No insulin spike, fat is great for satiety. On my phone now, so forgive the lack of formatting: http://www.bulletproofexec.com/how-to-make-your-coffee-bulletproof-and-your-morning-too/", "Certain cereals are good for the morning, they are quick in case you are in a hurry, satisfy a basic need in proteins until dinner and they don't need that much dishes.\n\nJust make sure you don't pick a brand with lots of sugar to them (Vector, Reese Puffs). Having a sugar spike in the middle of the day is never a pleasant experience.\n\nOnly con is that it doesn't fill you up as much as standard bacon & egg or toasts. Not something big unless you have to skip dinner for some reason, so having a backup snack (Peanuts, granola bars, etc) is always a good thing.", "A piece of wheat toast with peanut butter and honey speed on it. It doesn't have to be toast but I like the crunch. It's the perfect blend of protein, fiber and natural sugar to have a good morning start. ", "**Muesli and fruit.** Go for muesli with nuts and seeds and a low sugar content. You will get sugar from the fruit if you choose to use it. I've been on this for years and most days I don't require lunch from the energy it gives me.\n\nIf you have bread in the morning, avoid white bread and go for brown bread with grains.\n\n" ]

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[ "How to keep a level head. This has happened to me more than once at work, and I realize I need to change how I approach it. Please help!!!\n\nSituation:\nI work in divorce litigation as a forensic accountant, and as you can imagine, tensions run extremely high in this line of work. I run into situations such as being in a meeting where opposing counsel will make offhand comments such as, \"I don't know how John came up with that number.\" or \"John's client has been consistently lying and misrepresenting the facts.\" \n\nWhen statement such as these are made I always feel the need to immediately interrupt or interject to defend myself. How do I stop this and keep my cool until they finish and I get a chance to talk? I don't want to get a reputation being someone who cant keep a level head. I welcome any tips or tricks!", "How to keep a level head. This has happened to me more than once at work, and I realize I need to change how I approach it. Please help!!!\n\nSituation:\nI work in divorce litigation as a forensic accountant, and as you can imagine, tensions run extremely high in this line of work. I run into situations such as being in a meeting where opposing counsel will make offhand comments such as, \"I don't know how John came up with that number.\" or \"John's client has been consistently lying and misrepresenting the facts.\" \n\nWhen statement such as these are made I always feel the need to immediately interrupt or interject to defend myself. How do I stop this and keep my cool until they finish and I get a chance to talk? I don't want to get a reputation being someone who cant keep a level head. I welcome any tips or tricks!" ]

[ "Focus on breathing, work the stress into something. Use a stress ball or bean bag. Practice patience.", "When you feel the need to defend yourself, but they are still talking, you can think about how you are going to defend yourself for when he does stop talking. Think of arguments and base them with facts. Stopping them mid talk can make you look rude or worried, which is counterintuitive, if you want to seem as level-headed and serious. It all starts with being conscious of yourself." ]

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[ "Fighting the Man while doing an Unpaid Internship ## Can anyway suggest some great websites to kick boredom in the butt? I.e. like Sporcle (Can only do the 50 States quiz so many time...)", "Fighting the Man while doing an Unpaid Internship ## Can anyway suggest some great websites to kick boredom in the butt? I.e. like Sporcle (Can only do the 50 States quiz so many time...)" ]

[ "[freerice.com](https://freerice.com) is pretty cool, you answer multiple choice questions on topics you can choose and it gives rice to people in need.", "Can I suggest working!?\n\nhttps://www.cnbc.com/2017/06/20/6-things-to-do-to-in-the-first-month-of-your-internship.html\n\n" ]

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[ "How to get out of bed. Sometimes when waking up in the morning, I tend to stay in the bed unmotivated and sleepy. I'm in the school holidays right now and I always regret sleeping in till 3:00pm. One time I slept till 6:00pm and regretted it instantly , I really need a few tips or else I'll miss out on my holidays.\n\nOn a side note, my friend recommended me putting an alarm clock in a locked room so I would get bothered and turn it off, making me not tired anymore. I was wondering if anyone else does this and see if this actually works. Thanks.", "How to get out of bed. Sometimes when waking up in the morning, I tend to stay in the bed unmotivated and sleepy. I'm in the school holidays right now and I always regret sleeping in till 3:00pm. One time I slept till 6:00pm and regretted it instantly , I really need a few tips or else I'll miss out on my holidays.\n\nOn a side note, my friend recommended me putting an alarm clock in a locked room so I would get bothered and turn it off, making me not tired anymore. I was wondering if anyone else does this and see if this actually works. Thanks.", "How to get out of bed. Sometimes when waking up in the morning, I tend to stay in the bed unmotivated and sleepy. I'm in the school holidays right now and I always regret sleeping in till 3:00pm. One time I slept till 6:00pm and regretted it instantly , I really need a few tips or else I'll miss out on my holidays.\n\nOn a side note, my friend recommended me putting an alarm clock in a locked room so I would get bothered and turn it off, making me not tired anymore. I was wondering if anyone else does this and see if this actually works. Thanks.", "How to get out of bed. Sometimes when waking up in the morning, I tend to stay in the bed unmotivated and sleepy. I'm in the school holidays right now and I always regret sleeping in till 3:00pm. One time I slept till 6:00pm and regretted it instantly , I really need a few tips or else I'll miss out on my holidays.\n\nOn a side note, my friend recommended me putting an alarm clock in a locked room so I would get bothered and turn it off, making me not tired anymore. I was wondering if anyone else does this and see if this actually works. Thanks.", "How to get out of bed. Sometimes when waking up in the morning, I tend to stay in the bed unmotivated and sleepy. I'm in the school holidays right now and I always regret sleeping in till 3:00pm. One time I slept till 6:00pm and regretted it instantly , I really need a few tips or else I'll miss out on my holidays.\n\nOn a side note, my friend recommended me putting an alarm clock in a locked room so I would get bothered and turn it off, making me not tired anymore. I was wondering if anyone else does this and see if this actually works. Thanks.", "How to get out of bed. Sometimes when waking up in the morning, I tend to stay in the bed unmotivated and sleepy. I'm in the school holidays right now and I always regret sleeping in till 3:00pm. One time I slept till 6:00pm and regretted it instantly , I really need a few tips or else I'll miss out on my holidays.\n\nOn a side note, my friend recommended me putting an alarm clock in a locked room so I would get bothered and turn it off, making me not tired anymore. I was wondering if anyone else does this and see if this actually works. Thanks.", "How to get out of bed. Sometimes when waking up in the morning, I tend to stay in the bed unmotivated and sleepy. I'm in the school holidays right now and I always regret sleeping in till 3:00pm. One time I slept till 6:00pm and regretted it instantly , I really need a few tips or else I'll miss out on my holidays.\n\nOn a side note, my friend recommended me putting an alarm clock in a locked room so I would get bothered and turn it off, making me not tired anymore. I was wondering if anyone else does this and see if this actually works. Thanks.", "How to get out of bed. Sometimes when waking up in the morning, I tend to stay in the bed unmotivated and sleepy. I'm in the school holidays right now and I always regret sleeping in till 3:00pm. One time I slept till 6:00pm and regretted it instantly , I really need a few tips or else I'll miss out on my holidays.\n\nOn a side note, my friend recommended me putting an alarm clock in a locked room so I would get bothered and turn it off, making me not tired anymore. I was wondering if anyone else does this and see if this actually works. Thanks.", "How to get out of bed. Sometimes when waking up in the morning, I tend to stay in the bed unmotivated and sleepy. I'm in the school holidays right now and I always regret sleeping in till 3:00pm. One time I slept till 6:00pm and regretted it instantly , I really need a few tips or else I'll miss out on my holidays.\n\nOn a side note, my friend recommended me putting an alarm clock in a locked room so I would get bothered and turn it off, making me not tired anymore. I was wondering if anyone else does this and see if this actually works. Thanks.", "How to get out of bed. Sometimes when waking up in the morning, I tend to stay in the bed unmotivated and sleepy. I'm in the school holidays right now and I always regret sleeping in till 3:00pm. One time I slept till 6:00pm and regretted it instantly , I really need a few tips or else I'll miss out on my holidays.\n\nOn a side note, my friend recommended me putting an alarm clock in a locked room so I would get bothered and turn it off, making me not tired anymore. I was wondering if anyone else does this and see if this actually works. Thanks." ]

[ "The alarm clock trick works for me. I just put it on the other side of the room so I have to get up to turn it off. Once your out of bed it's easy to start getting sorted", "Plan something with your friends and family that occurs early. so you have a reason to get up, shower, and get ready for your day.", "Have a reason to get up. Make it one you enjoy, plan something fun. Don't make it super early but say 10am, plan something. Doesn't have to be anything huge, it can be something like \"Go for a run.\" or \"Take the dog out\" (if you have one). \n\nGet into a routine. I've been where you are and it just gets worse. Sleeping during the day fucks you up, hormones-wise. You end up depressed and reclusive and lonely and then you can't sleep or sleep for too long and the cycle continues. Drink a lot of water before you fall asleep so you wake up and have to get up and do something. ", "1. Use the alarm clock trick/s to even get up. \n2. Make sure you have something to do in the morning or early afternoon. That can be something productive in the house, or learning, a play date with friends or something else of your leisure. \n3. For 2: make sure you either tell other people what you wanna do, or it's a social activity. Not wanting to disappoint others is a strong motivation. \n4. sleep less if you feel tired. There's a point at which more sleep/rest just makes you more tired. That point is different for everyone. \n5. Do things to increase your sleep quality:\n - no heavy food before sleep \n - power yourself out physically before sleep (make sure to be tired when going to sleep) \n - no caffeine or sugar before sleep. Alcohol is bad, too. \n - use automatic software blue filters on your computer and smartphone; too much blue light in the evening screws with your melatonin. \n\n6. Habitualize a sleep pattern: have an evening clock to remind yourself to go to bed. Wake up at the same time each day. This adjusts your biological clock. \n7. A part time job in the morning helps wonders. The money's also nice. \n8. Move around after waking up, you need to get your blood pumping, and fresh oxygen into your brain. Climb the stairs a few times, take a morning walk or do stretching. \n\nMaking this things a habit is most important. Habits like waking up at 3Pm are hard to break; the saying goes \"replace bad habits with good habits\". I have had problems with oversleeping, too, the things above helped. ", "https://youtu.be/KgzLzbd-zT4\n\nThis navy seal explains how to get out of your bed and start your day. \nFirst things first make your bed. ", "The app Alarmy helped me a lot. Yu can set it so you have to take a picture of something in your house. Mine was a picture of the teakettle in the kitchen. I took the picture for about a month, now I only need the alarm.", "Make a to do list!\n\nHave a legal pad next to your bed and write down what you need to/ plan to do that day. You'll be using your brain and actively thinking which will help to make you up. By the time the list is done you'll know what you need to do that day and not want to stay in bed. \nAs for waking up to make the list, that comes down to self motivation. \n\nPro tip: schedule a nap in the list to reward yourself! ", "Get your most comfortable, easy to get into clothes eg. Dressing-gown and have them ready to slip into and stumble downstairs, eat or drink something and you'll slowly wakeup. You could try splashing you face with water when you go to the bathroom or since screens keep you awake at night try just browsing reddit in the morning. Keep your curtains open to let the light in, I'm waking up really early because it's light at like 4:00 am and I end up thinking I encounter slept really far into the day but it like 06:30", "- Go to bed at a semi-decent hour\n\n- Put your alarm clock on the other side of the room\n\n- Have a chore or activity that has to be done first thing in the morning.\n\n- Get out of the house! Even if it's just to go the store or park, getting out of the house is a good way to not fall back into bed.", "Stop being a bitch and get out of bed\n\nIf you don't have a reason to, do yourself and the rest of the world a favor and stay there or find a reason not to\n\nbtw downvote me if you want, but a man who really wants to wake up will always wake up" ]

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[ "What’s the most effective method to memorize what I learned Just finish cramming notes I took for my upcoming asvab test. And I just relearned arithmetic for my asvab test in two days. Every time cram I always forgot on test day. So I’m looking for the most effective memorizing method. I was gonna do space reputation. But I wasn’t sure if that was my best option for memorizing thing in a short amount of time", "What’s the most effective method to memorize what I learned Just finish cramming notes I took for my upcoming asvab test. And I just relearned arithmetic for my asvab test in two days. Every time cram I always forgot on test day. So I’m looking for the most effective memorizing method. I was gonna do space reputation. But I wasn’t sure if that was my best option for memorizing thing in a short amount of time", "What’s the most effective method to memorize what I learned Just finish cramming notes I took for my upcoming asvab test. And I just relearned arithmetic for my asvab test in two days. Every time cram I always forgot on test day. So I’m looking for the most effective memorizing method. I was gonna do space reputation. But I wasn’t sure if that was my best option for memorizing thing in a short amount of time", "What’s the most effective method to memorize what I learned Just finish cramming notes I took for my upcoming asvab test. And I just relearned arithmetic for my asvab test in two days. Every time cram I always forgot on test day. So I’m looking for the most effective memorizing method. I was gonna do space reputation. But I wasn’t sure if that was my best option for memorizing thing in a short amount of time", "What’s the most effective method to memorize what I learned Just finish cramming notes I took for my upcoming asvab test. And I just relearned arithmetic for my asvab test in two days. Every time cram I always forgot on test day. So I’m looking for the most effective memorizing method. I was gonna do space reputation. But I wasn’t sure if that was my best option for memorizing thing in a short amount of time" ]

[ "The most effective way to learn and remember information is over a long period of time with plenty of sleep in between. \n\nAs a start: no more cramming. It’s the best way to prep for a test and promptly forget it all as you have learned. \n\nSo instead, study A on one day with maybe a side of B. Sleep. Proper sleep. REM is important for helping process information (I think it’s REM specifically but basically good sleep is a must). The next day focus on B and maybe do some C depending on exactly how many things you have to study.\n\nAnd basically rinse and repeat. Going back to your previous study topics frequently for refreshers. Everything after and during that (mind palaces, flash cards, etc) are all dependent on the best way you learn and to make things entertaining for you. Pro tip: you’ll ‘learn more’ by enjoying the subject. May not be easier but it’ll be less painful. \n\nAlso remember to take breaks. Studying 24/7 is the fastest way to reach burn out. Find a plan that works for you, be it and hour every day or even 5 hours every two days. Just keep it regular. \n\nHow you get into this routine I’m still working on. So far ‘just do it’ is the go to but we all know how that can go. \n\nSource: am a psych student. Had to write a brief study plan as a part of my formal exam using this information. \n\nTL;DR: there’s no shortcut and cramming is the worst thing you can do. You need time and proper rest, but enjoying the subject or making learning fun is a great way to stay invested and motivated.\n\n", "What works best for me is to use what I learned. The more I use it the more I know it as it slowly becomes second nature. If real-world use is not possible then at least do simulations or exercises, and the more the better. Find ways to do it, then do it.", "Kinesthetic triggering & memory palace are 2 of the most effective and well-studied memory techniques out there.", "I was chewing a chewinggum while studiying and had the same kind of gum while taking the test.\n\nI read somewhere it helps to trigger the memories which you have.\n\nWorked for me.", "You may want to try putting your notes into a different medium? One thing I did a lot as a student (when I had the time / for my more important courses) was rewrite my notes with accompanying comic doodles. I'd make up little characters or draw cartoony versions of my professors for key points I wanted to remember. I am by no means an artist, so don't think you need any kind of artistic skill to take advantage of this. \n\nOf course, you could also try something different.\nThe key point is that you put your notes into a new and memorable form. It lets you review things and actually engage with them beyond just re-reading the same words over and over. I had a friend who made up the dumbest little jingles for topics like physics, and it seemed to work well enough for him." ]

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[ "How can one study smarter and not harder? Being a Uni student, I often find myself feeling like I'm running into a brick wall when studying. I do it for hours but I'm not seeing the results I want. Does anyone have advice on how to study effectively?", "How can one study smarter and not harder? Being a Uni student, I often find myself feeling like I'm running into a brick wall when studying. I do it for hours but I'm not seeing the results I want. Does anyone have advice on how to study effectively?", "How can one study smarter and not harder? Being a Uni student, I often find myself feeling like I'm running into a brick wall when studying. I do it for hours but I'm not seeing the results I want. Does anyone have advice on how to study effectively?", "How can one study smarter and not harder? Being a Uni student, I often find myself feeling like I'm running into a brick wall when studying. I do it for hours but I'm not seeing the results I want. Does anyone have advice on how to study effectively?", "How can one study smarter and not harder? Being a Uni student, I often find myself feeling like I'm running into a brick wall when studying. I do it for hours but I'm not seeing the results I want. Does anyone have advice on how to study effectively?", "How can one study smarter and not harder? Being a Uni student, I often find myself feeling like I'm running into a brick wall when studying. I do it for hours but I'm not seeing the results I want. Does anyone have advice on how to study effectively?", "How can one study smarter and not harder? Being a Uni student, I often find myself feeling like I'm running into a brick wall when studying. I do it for hours but I'm not seeing the results I want. Does anyone have advice on how to study effectively?", "How can one study smarter and not harder? Being a Uni student, I often find myself feeling like I'm running into a brick wall when studying. I do it for hours but I'm not seeing the results I want. Does anyone have advice on how to study effectively?", "How can one study smarter and not harder? Being a Uni student, I often find myself feeling like I'm running into a brick wall when studying. I do it for hours but I'm not seeing the results I want. Does anyone have advice on how to study effectively?", "How can one study smarter and not harder? Being a Uni student, I often find myself feeling like I'm running into a brick wall when studying. I do it for hours but I'm not seeing the results I want. Does anyone have advice on how to study effectively?", "How can one study smarter and not harder? Being a Uni student, I often find myself feeling like I'm running into a brick wall when studying. I do it for hours but I'm not seeing the results I want. Does anyone have advice on how to study effectively?" ]

[ "Break everything down to it's finer points.\n\n\nWrite the info out in bullet points. Just before your exam. Bullet points work for me for short term memory.\n\n\nhttp://carstensblog.com/11960/stop-using-bullet-points/\n\n\n\nWrite them out in different colours.\n\n\n\nhttps://blog.edynco.com/instructional-design/how-colors-can-enhance-memory-performance/\n\n\n\n\nRead the things you want to remember out loud.\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.brainscape.com/blog/2011/10/reading-out-loud-remember/\n\n\n\n\n\nGet enough sleep.\n\n\n\nhttps://sleepfoundation.org/sleep-news/improve-your-memory-good-nights-sleep\n\n\n\n\nGet enough exercise\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/regular-exercise-changes-brain-improve-memory-thinking-skills-201404097110\n\n\n\n\n\nBest of luck!", "Don’t just memorize the material, try to understand the material. A good way to cement your understanding would be to explain it to someone else. If you get an understanding of the concepts, it will be much easier to recall the information than if you just memorized it.", "Study during the day and not at night.\n\nDo not pull an all-nighter before an exam.\n\nEach week, take one day off -- no studying or reading at all.", "I agree with all the tips given already, and want to offer a shady one I've used before.\n\nWrite key words as reminders to important topics/phrases on your hands and other parts of your body. I read somewhere that making as if to cheat puts you on high alert, like you'll constantly be conscious of the notes you wrote on your body as you'll definitely be punished if found out, making them very memorable.\n\nBut then you rub the notes off or otherwise keep them covered and don't risk checking them. You'll easily remember what you wrote as you're very conscious of having wrote it, but aren't actually cheating. Or don't remove the notes and cheat, I'm not your mom.\n\nProbably not the best tip for some of the more anxious students out there, though sweaty hands would take off notes rapido.\n\nApart from that, eat good, sleep good and chill out good.", "Depends on what you are studying. Look into Anki: a flashcard program. Helps you learn efficiently and quickly. Highly recommend. ", "When I was in college decades ago, I would rewrite my notes before a test. Not only did it provide better notes to study off of but by rewriting, I was more in tune with the notes. ", "What subjects are you studying for? How do you currently study?\n\nI find that I need to switch up my learning techniques for different topics but it takes a little trial and error to find something that works.", "One important aspect of the memory is linked information. Instead of just trying to memorize isolated facts, try to link them to stuff you already know or make up examples, which contain as much of the information in a linked context.", "Explain each concept out loud to someone,or even to an imaginary person. It really helps you identify the gaps in your knowledge. ", "Read your completed study guides to your phone’s voice recorder. Instead of listening to music you will now be listening to study guides, all day, every day. After finding the information, reading the information, then listening to the information, you will definitely absorb the information.\n\nPlus once you’ve listened to your study guide enough, you can recall it similar to a song.\n\nGood Luck 👌🏻\n", "If memorization is what you have trouble with, look into Anki. It's a flashcard application that uses the concept of spaced repetition to help you remember more material; they have an add on called image occlusion that can help you make cards right off of your powerpoint.\n\nOrganizing your study schedule so that you tackle the most time consuming stuff first helps a great deal." ]

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[ "best ways to earn money in college? Just started a job recently and 16-20 hours a week for minimum wage isn't working out with my rigorous course load. What are the best jobs/ways to get money?", "best ways to earn money in college? Just started a job recently and 16-20 hours a week for minimum wage isn't working out with my rigorous course load. What are the best jobs/ways to get money?", "best ways to earn money in college? Just started a job recently and 16-20 hours a week for minimum wage isn't working out with my rigorous course load. What are the best jobs/ways to get money?", "best ways to earn money in college? Just started a job recently and 16-20 hours a week for minimum wage isn't working out with my rigorous course load. What are the best jobs/ways to get money?", "best ways to earn money in college? Just started a job recently and 16-20 hours a week for minimum wage isn't working out with my rigorous course load. What are the best jobs/ways to get money?", "best ways to earn money in college? Just started a job recently and 16-20 hours a week for minimum wage isn't working out with my rigorous course load. What are the best jobs/ways to get money?" ]

[ "If u got a car and u welling to put 25-50 miles a day go do delivery, make sure u choose the busiest restaurant that does delivery!\nMy last work used to make me take 15-35 delivered a day\nNot the busiest between the chain I worked at but the neighbor was real good and I averaged 75$ a day plus 8.25$ an hour!\n\nMy max I ever got was 150$ a day tips only!\nUsually I spend 20-30$ on gas ", "Tutoring is a really good way of making good money in the side. Not sure how much it pays where you are but if you're good at it you can easily make double what other starter jobs get you. Also it keeps you sharp in subjects you're not taking at uni. For example if you're doing a science course tutoring English will prevent your writing from becoming bland and too technical. \nEvidence: Personal experience ", "I paid for college by working at a bar (cocktail server and later, bartender). It works well because the shifts are mainly nights and weekends, which accommodate class schedules, and the money is great! Just be prepared to work your way up if it's an established, non-seasonal venue. ", "Become an RA. not only do you get free housing, you get paid.\n\nIf you have a car, drive for uber/lyft.\n\nStart a business on campus. Find a need and supply a service or product.\n\nLearn a skill that pays. If you can make websites for small businesses near your college, you can make some extra cash. ", "Working at a golf course. I wish I skipped waiting tables between classes & headed straight to the municipal course!", "Honestly time to cash would be exotic dancing, then food delivery, then tending bar/waiting tables (tips)." ]

[ 8, 2, 2, 2, 1, 1 ]

[ "How to confront a friend who just actively stole something right in front of you. Was shopping at Target with a friend when they grabbed fruit snacks off the shelf and put them into their baby bag. I was completely shocked and honestly didn't know what to say. To make matters worse my dad works as the head of loss prevention at our local supermarket chain. My friend knows this... I honestly don't know what I should say or do. Thanks for any advice ", "How to confront a friend who just actively stole something right in front of you. Was shopping at Target with a friend when they grabbed fruit snacks off the shelf and put them into their baby bag. I was completely shocked and honestly didn't know what to say. To make matters worse my dad works as the head of loss prevention at our local supermarket chain. My friend knows this... I honestly don't know what I should say or do. Thanks for any advice ", "How to confront a friend who just actively stole something right in front of you. Was shopping at Target with a friend when they grabbed fruit snacks off the shelf and put them into their baby bag. I was completely shocked and honestly didn't know what to say. To make matters worse my dad works as the head of loss prevention at our local supermarket chain. My friend knows this... I honestly don't know what I should say or do. Thanks for any advice ", "How to confront a friend who just actively stole something right in front of you. Was shopping at Target with a friend when they grabbed fruit snacks off the shelf and put them into their baby bag. I was completely shocked and honestly didn't know what to say. To make matters worse my dad works as the head of loss prevention at our local supermarket chain. My friend knows this... I honestly don't know what I should say or do. Thanks for any advice " ]

[ "You privately and quietly find a spot to tell them what you saw. You state it bluntly, without anyone else around.\n\n\"I gotta tell you something because it's really bugging me. I saw you take those snacks at Target and leave the store without paying for them.\"\n\nThen you wait and see what their reaction is. Do they deny ever doing it, or lie? Do they say \"So? So what?\" and get all defensive? Do they try and rationalize it as if it's \"just some candy\" and \"a few cents against Targets' billions\" or something like that? Or are they embarrassed, or simply mystified as to why they did it?\n\nThen it's up to you to determine your own reaction, with a little bit more information on the type of friend you have. And share how you feel with them, without getting drawn into an argument. \n\nIn a similar situation I've had success with something like \"This really bothers me and I'd never do it myself. Please don't ever do it again while I'm around, or if you end up doing it, at least never tell me about it if you do, okay?\". (In that case it was a dumbass friend who went cruising through the country baseball-batting mailboxes and bragging about it.)\n\nP.S. Your friend might not care about your dad's job - most teens don't care about what their friends' families do for a living. What may be important to you might not be important to them, at all.", "You: uhhh... What the fuck was that?\n\nThief: don't worry about it. It won't put them out of business. \n\nYou: that's not the point. If you don't put it back then I will. \n\nThief: come at me, bro", "Personally I would just forget about it. It's a thing of fruit snacks. Target won't go bankrupt over it, nor will your father lose his job as a result of it. If it becomes a recurring issue, sure, confront them. A one-time deal like this? I wouldn't make an event of it.", "Just don't, you don't know their situation, you don't know if they can afford things or not. A fruit snack is small in comparison to big business and your friendship. " ]

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[ "How to peel packing tape off the roll without shredding it in to thin strips? [Picture inside] Every time I try to peel back packing tape like this (it's worse than scotch tape because it's much wider), I always end up getting many shreds of thin peices and practically ruining the roll sometimes. Need a good way to get the whole width of the roll peeled at once, even when it's really stuck on there good (like if you pressed it down).\n\n[HERE](http://imgur.com/xw7jWxh) is an example of the culprit... evil.\n\n", "How to peel packing tape off the roll without shredding it in to thin strips? [Picture inside] Every time I try to peel back packing tape like this (it's worse than scotch tape because it's much wider), I always end up getting many shreds of thin peices and practically ruining the roll sometimes. Need a good way to get the whole width of the roll peeled at once, even when it's really stuck on there good (like if you pressed it down).\n\n[HERE](http://imgur.com/xw7jWxh) is an example of the culprit... evil.\n\n", "How to peel packing tape off the roll without shredding it in to thin strips? [Picture inside] Every time I try to peel back packing tape like this (it's worse than scotch tape because it's much wider), I always end up getting many shreds of thin peices and practically ruining the roll sometimes. Need a good way to get the whole width of the roll peeled at once, even when it's really stuck on there good (like if you pressed it down).\n\n[HERE](http://imgur.com/xw7jWxh) is an example of the culprit... evil.\n\n", "How to peel packing tape off the roll without shredding it in to thin strips? [Picture inside] Every time I try to peel back packing tape like this (it's worse than scotch tape because it's much wider), I always end up getting many shreds of thin peices and practically ruining the roll sometimes. Need a good way to get the whole width of the roll peeled at once, even when it's really stuck on there good (like if you pressed it down).\n\n[HERE](http://imgur.com/xw7jWxh) is an example of the culprit... evil.\n\n", "How to peel packing tape off the roll without shredding it in to thin strips? [Picture inside] Every time I try to peel back packing tape like this (it's worse than scotch tape because it's much wider), I always end up getting many shreds of thin peices and practically ruining the roll sometimes. Need a good way to get the whole width of the roll peeled at once, even when it's really stuck on there good (like if you pressed it down).\n\n[HERE](http://imgur.com/xw7jWxh) is an example of the culprit... evil.\n\n", "How to peel packing tape off the roll without shredding it in to thin strips? [Picture inside] Every time I try to peel back packing tape like this (it's worse than scotch tape because it's much wider), I always end up getting many shreds of thin peices and practically ruining the roll sometimes. Need a good way to get the whole width of the roll peeled at once, even when it's really stuck on there good (like if you pressed it down).\n\n[HERE](http://imgur.com/xw7jWxh) is an example of the culprit... evil.\n\n", "How to peel packing tape off the roll without shredding it in to thin strips? [Picture inside] Every time I try to peel back packing tape like this (it's worse than scotch tape because it's much wider), I always end up getting many shreds of thin peices and practically ruining the roll sometimes. Need a good way to get the whole width of the roll peeled at once, even when it's really stuck on there good (like if you pressed it down).\n\n[HERE](http://imgur.com/xw7jWxh) is an example of the culprit... evil.\n\n" ]

[ "After you manage to get a corner up with your fingernail, then use your finger or thumb to roll up the edge diagonally from the corner until you get the full width of the tape to grasp. The oils from your hands will keep the rolled edge from sticking back down.\n\nAnd when you're done, just fold the edge of the tape back on itself to provide a pull tab for the next time you need it. I make a 45-degree fold, so I have a big triangular hold-ear.\n", "Use your fingernails to scratch where the tape is sticking, not just the edge. The problem is the uneven peel you have to peel from the middle or the whole thing at once. Once you you get it off you might want to use the blade to cut off the tip since the tape might be a bit mess\n use your fingernails to lightly scratch off the tape and make sure to scratch the whole edge before attempting to peel", "Fold back the last inch on itself (sticky side to sticky side) and you now have an easy pull tab. Or, put a bread bag tab under the end for a pull tab. ", "First thing that actually worked:\n\nhttps://salvagedinspirations.com/dont-throw-away-that-old-sticky-painters-tape/\n\nRemember to take it off dispenser if it has metal. 😁", "Instead of pulling parallel to the tape, pull perpendicular. Pull the corner down and it will pull to the end of the roll, then you can pull parallel ", "I open up a pair of scissors and run the blade of one side up against the end of the roll. This pulls up the edge and makes it easy to grab.", "\nLPT my father, once he had it going, when he was done, would turn the entire end of tape over on itself (I try not to waste tape, so I fold just a wee bit over, but he didn’t ever have a problem with finding the inch long tab.\nTo the admin who said my post saying the tip to \nopen the tape parallel was against the RULES, I was working very hard on this same problem and just wanted to let them know that the reply worked instead of reposting it" ]

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[ "Need to learn a set of phrases for Spanish Class on Monday, what are some helpful ways to learn it? It is about ten sentances long and it is broken up into five questions.", "Need to learn a set of phrases for Spanish Class on Monday, what are some helpful ways to learn it? It is about ten sentances long and it is broken up into five questions.", "Need to learn a set of phrases for Spanish Class on Monday, what are some helpful ways to learn it? It is about ten sentances long and it is broken up into five questions." ]

[ "Write them out on a large piece of paper, stick it directly in front of your face when you're taking a shit.\n\nMultitaking ftw", "What I always do, when I have to memorize something is to write whatever it is down and say it out loud without looking. When I make a mistake, I start over from the beginning every single time. When I can finish without making a mistake, I'll have learned it. Do it now, and then a few times before the exam, and you'll do great.", "If you have a smart phone, g-flash is a great way to study words on the go. Any flashcard app is great for learning/remembering important info." ]

[ 2, 1, 1 ]

[ "How to organize cables I have a TON of cords. Power cables, Micro USB cables, aux cables, HDMI cables, all of it. How can I neatly organize them so they are easy to access, and not tangled.", "How to organize cables I have a TON of cords. Power cables, Micro USB cables, aux cables, HDMI cables, all of it. How can I neatly organize them so they are easy to access, and not tangled.", "How to organize cables I have a TON of cords. Power cables, Micro USB cables, aux cables, HDMI cables, all of it. How can I neatly organize them so they are easy to access, and not tangled.", "How to organize cables I have a TON of cords. Power cables, Micro USB cables, aux cables, HDMI cables, all of it. How can I neatly organize them so they are easy to access, and not tangled." ]

[ "Buy a box of gallon zip-lock bags, and another of sandwich-size bags. Coil each cord, then put it in its own bag, of the appropriate size. Then, you can separate, move, organize, and get at the bags of cables however you like, and you won't have to untangle them.", "http://www.amazon.com/VELCRO-ONE-WRAP-Self-Gripping-Cable-Reusable/dp/B001E1Y5O6#\n\nThese are my favorite. They fit around each cable individually and even when you don't have them coiled up the Velcro stays on so it's impossible to misplace. ", "Doesn't matter how you try, they will get hopelessly wrapped around each other. What I typically do is get some black plastic conduit, split it up and wrap around the cables and Velcro tie them together. \n\nLike this stuff - http://www.amazon.com/Black-Plastic-Flexible-Corrugated-Conduit/dp/B00G9KI9MG", "use the cord chain method:\nhttp://www.artofmanliness.com/2013/04/18/no-more-tangled-extension-cords-how-to-wrap-up-your-extension-cord-like-a-contractor/" ]

[ 2, 1, 1, 0 ]

[ "How to stop the end-of-semester burn out? I deal with this every semester. I have no energy or desire to study for final exams. ", "How to stop the end-of-semester burn out? I deal with this every semester. I have no energy or desire to study for final exams. ", "How to stop the end-of-semester burn out? I deal with this every semester. I have no energy or desire to study for final exams. " ]

[ "As a fellow student I understand your feeling. I always tell myself that I am doing for my future and that instant gratification is not as important as long term success. Study habits are also very important. It is really important to know when to stop being stressed and take regular work free time to keep me working at an efficient rate. i.e. I study for 3 hours then spend half an hour closing all books and doing whatever I want. Here it is really important to designate work and study time, and not to mix the two. Studying with your phone for example is a horrible idea because it distracts you and you will not learn as efficiently. Your brain is in both work and relaxation mode. Another important thing to do is to take 5 minute breaks every 50 minutes as you will keep your brain refreshed meaning you learn more efficient and therefore have to spend overall less time working. ", "If your grades are good, then so what? Perhaps you are one of those lucky ones that actually learn as they go through a class, and final exams are nothing more than a review of what you already know well. You have no need to cram for finals because your mind has kept up all semester long.\n\nIf your grades aren't good, then go to your academic advisor, engage with resources face to face that can help you right your ship, and go forth and prosper. You likely have a different set of problems that are contributing to your sense of burnout and dealing with each one will help you overall.\n\nIf your grades are good, and you really are burned out, not just tired, then you need to ask yourself some sobering questions:\n\n1. Are you in the right major? \n2. Are you at the right school?\n3. Are you in the right classes?\n4. Have you lost interest in school?\n5. How's your home life?\n6. Are you exercising enough? (at all?)\n7. Are you eating well?\n\nThen ask yourself how you've recovered from burnout in the past. Take some time with this one, as you may find you really didn't recover at all and the burnout from one semester is being added to the burnout of the next. \n\nThere are several archetypes for recovering from burnout. Vacations. Road Trips. Sex, drugs, and rock and roll. Summer jobs. Moving to a new household.\n\nThere are similar archetypes for managing your energy after recovery. Weekends away. Hobbies or activities with friends (rock climbing, intramural sports, chess club, your minor in college, day hikes). Reading a great book. Notice that these are things that help keep you engaged and recharged. They also give your mind someplace to play that isn't school work. That may be one of your issues.\n\nBeing dead tired but engaged is the typical end of a good semester. Being disengaged, whether or not you're fatigued, is usually a sign of a bad semester. Burnout is but one possible cause of a bad semester, and it's the hardest to fix. Talk with counselors on campus and get help determining which situation you're in.\n\nGood luck.", "Start studying in advance, so you're just comfortably reviewing in the last week or two.\n\nStudy on campus where there is no real motivation to be distracted, and understand that you'll be free when finals are over, so if you burn a whole week buried in books you'll still be OK when its over. \n\nStudying for the next straight week isn't fun, but failing out of school isn't either." ]

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[ "How to track and improve your posture I always forget about it, and then one day I realize that I'm constantly slouching. I know there are huge health, confidence, and appearance benefits, but I haven't found a way to improve it long term. What tools and methods have you used to improve your posture?", "How to track and improve your posture I always forget about it, and then one day I realize that I'm constantly slouching. I know there are huge health, confidence, and appearance benefits, but I haven't found a way to improve it long term. What tools and methods have you used to improve your posture?", "How to track and improve your posture I always forget about it, and then one day I realize that I'm constantly slouching. I know there are huge health, confidence, and appearance benefits, but I haven't found a way to improve it long term. What tools and methods have you used to improve your posture?", "How to track and improve your posture I always forget about it, and then one day I realize that I'm constantly slouching. I know there are huge health, confidence, and appearance benefits, but I haven't found a way to improve it long term. What tools and methods have you used to improve your posture?", "How to track and improve your posture I always forget about it, and then one day I realize that I'm constantly slouching. I know there are huge health, confidence, and appearance benefits, but I haven't found a way to improve it long term. What tools and methods have you used to improve your posture?", "How to track and improve your posture I always forget about it, and then one day I realize that I'm constantly slouching. I know there are huge health, confidence, and appearance benefits, but I haven't found a way to improve it long term. What tools and methods have you used to improve your posture?" ]

[ "Yoga, more so than lifting or many other forms of exercise. In yoga, you will engage the core muscles while building better posture.", "It's helpful to check and fix your posture throughout the day. A good way to get into the habit is to pick some sort of activity, something you do pretty often, and every time you do that you also make sure to check your posture. Alternately you could make a little note and stick it somewhere you will see it multiple times a day, every time you see the note, check your posture. Once you are being made aware of your posture, you'll be able to improve it.", "Stand with your back against a flat wall. Put your elbows against the wall and your hands on your chest. Keep your head against the wall as well. Wait 1-2 minutes. \n\nNow walk off and notice your standing and sitting with better posture. ", "It really depends on what is wrong with your posture. I'm not a professional or anything but I think there are a lot of different ways your posture can be bad and different ways to treat each one", "For me it's running. I noticed I stand up straight during walking intervals in order to get all that sweet sweet gulps of air into my lungs. Then it simply became a habit in everyday life. ", "Best advice I can give you is this [Alan Thrall 2 part series](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEn61BL4Nwk) on anterior / posterior pelvic tilt and this epic [Steve Cotter routine](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEA9tYhxmIc) for mobilizing the thoracic / lumbar spine. Good Luck." ]

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[ "What should I know before and after buying a microwave? Being from India microwave aren't something many people have here and my family finally decided to get one. I wanted to know what all I should know before and after buying and what all I should avoid before and after buying a microwave.", "What should I know before and after buying a microwave? Being from India microwave aren't something many people have here and my family finally decided to get one. I wanted to know what all I should know before and after buying and what all I should avoid before and after buying a microwave.", "What should I know before and after buying a microwave? Being from India microwave aren't something many people have here and my family finally decided to get one. I wanted to know what all I should know before and after buying and what all I should avoid before and after buying a microwave.", "What should I know before and after buying a microwave? Being from India microwave aren't something many people have here and my family finally decided to get one. I wanted to know what all I should know before and after buying and what all I should avoid before and after buying a microwave.", "What should I know before and after buying a microwave? Being from India microwave aren't something many people have here and my family finally decided to get one. I wanted to know what all I should know before and after buying and what all I should avoid before and after buying a microwave.", "What should I know before and after buying a microwave? Being from India microwave aren't something many people have here and my family finally decided to get one. I wanted to know what all I should know before and after buying and what all I should avoid before and after buying a microwave.", "What should I know before and after buying a microwave? Being from India microwave aren't something many people have here and my family finally decided to get one. I wanted to know what all I should know before and after buying and what all I should avoid before and after buying a microwave.", "What should I know before and after buying a microwave? Being from India microwave aren't something many people have here and my family finally decided to get one. I wanted to know what all I should know before and after buying and what all I should avoid before and after buying a microwave.", "What should I know before and after buying a microwave? Being from India microwave aren't something many people have here and my family finally decided to get one. I wanted to know what all I should know before and after buying and what all I should avoid before and after buying a microwave.", "What should I know before and after buying a microwave? Being from India microwave aren't something many people have here and my family finally decided to get one. I wanted to know what all I should know before and after buying and what all I should avoid before and after buying a microwave.", "What should I know before and after buying a microwave? Being from India microwave aren't something many people have here and my family finally decided to get one. I wanted to know what all I should know before and after buying and what all I should avoid before and after buying a microwave.", "What should I know before and after buying a microwave? Being from India microwave aren't something many people have here and my family finally decided to get one. I wanted to know what all I should know before and after buying and what all I should avoid before and after buying a microwave.", "What should I know before and after buying a microwave? Being from India microwave aren't something many people have here and my family finally decided to get one. I wanted to know what all I should know before and after buying and what all I should avoid before and after buying a microwave.", "What should I know before and after buying a microwave? Being from India microwave aren't something many people have here and my family finally decided to get one. I wanted to know what all I should know before and after buying and what all I should avoid before and after buying a microwave.", "What should I know before and after buying a microwave? Being from India microwave aren't something many people have here and my family finally decided to get one. I wanted to know what all I should know before and after buying and what all I should avoid before and after buying a microwave.", "What should I know before and after buying a microwave? Being from India microwave aren't something many people have here and my family finally decided to get one. I wanted to know what all I should know before and after buying and what all I should avoid before and after buying a microwave." ]

[ "Buy [microwave plate cover](https://www.amazon.com/Microwave-Food-Cover/s?k=Microwave+Food+Cover) a lot of times some parts of the meal heat up really fast and want to explode. It's much easier to clean this cover in a sink rather than cleaning inside of microwave.", "Test the door. Some open and close with a bank vault like 'thunk' which can be annoying if you like to snack late and don't want to wake people. Same thing with the alerts. Make sure you get one that can be silenced.", "Best tip I have is to have a surge protector for your microwave. I have lost many microwaves from electrical storms knocking off the power and breaking it. Also, there are different power levels on a microwave. Do not put it on high. Instead, use medium and hit the \"Add 30 seconds' an extra time. You'll learn over time how many times to hit the button to warm food. High power makes microwaves break faster, in my opinion. Make sure to clean the inside of the microwave often, food splatters and can go rancid in there. Finally, consider getting a microwave safe food bowel cover to avoid food spladder", "1. Never microwave a whole egg (whole meaning shell intact). Pressure can build up inside and lead to small eggsplosions and burns when the egg is taken out. You *can* cook eggs in the microwave, but never in the shell.\n\n2. When re-heating food, push it to the edges of the plate so the middle is empty. It ensures more even cooking.\n\n3. You've been told about not microwaving anything metal, but it's best to check *all* plates, bowls etc you intend to put in the microwave as some (especially certain plastics) are also not microwave safe. Not sure if this is the case in a country where microwaves aren't common, but here it will usually say 'microwave safe' on the bottom of plates.", "Look for one that doubles as a convection oven, helps around the holidays when you have more things to cook. Also, learn how to use the different cooking options; reheat always works better than just nuking your food at the highest setting and hoping to catch the right time.", "Tostinos have either ice or molten lava inside and there's only a 15 second window for perfection. \n\nGodspeed.", "Most people cook on a high wattage setting for a short amount of time, but you can get a more consistent heating if you do a low wattage with a longer cook time.", "The no metal important . Not all foods cook or taste right after being heated in a microwave .\n\nWe went the other way , after having a microwave from childhood until late 30’s, we haven’t had one for over 12 years , best decision.", "It's more effective to use medium setting with extra time than maximum with a short time period. This avoids uneven heating of the food.\n\nTo warm up food that might get dry in the microwave, you can put a small glass with 1 inch deep water along with the food. The water will steam up and avoid making the food drier.\n\nIt helps to identify and Mark your kitchenware by whether it is microwave safe or not. \n\nCleaning is easier when the stains are recent. You can boil some water and let it steam inside the microwave. After carefully removing said boiling water, you can wipe the microwave clean with a dry cloth and let it air for a bit", "Heat food at a lower setting if you have the time. It doesn't actually do a lower heat, but it goes on and off to give the heat pockets a chance to disperse and have a more even heat.", "Power level settings are a game changer.\nAlmost nothing should be blasted on high. Lower power levels for a longer time will make for a more even heat throughout.", "My son taught me best to use 50 percent power or less when reheating food. Yes, cover because of splatter. Things like pasta might need some sprinkles of water before reheating.", "Lots of great comments: I'll try to only add this: Microwaves only penetrate about 1/2\" into food...and it's shooting from the right side (in every unit I've ever seen - though left handed is possible). The rest of the heating is done through conduction deeper into the food. Flat foods heat quicker.\n\nThe side closest to the emitter gets more energy...so I'm assuming yours either rotates or will move the food (had one that went left to right once). You can put metal in a microwave...but why would you? It can build up a charge and arc...make burn marks on the utensil as well as possibly the sides of the microwave. If you do put metal in, it'll have rounded corners and edges, as sharp corners results in arcing. Which technically isn't 'bad' for the microwave...just results in unfavorable conditions for the user. Some microwave pizzas will have a metal grid to help with crisping. And some microwaves have metal racks.\n\nUnder normal usage you don't really 'cook' in a microwave in the traditional 'dry heat' way. You're exiting water molecules in the food and items without moisture can do weird things (results vary). You're basically boiling and steaming. If you heat water close to boiling you need to put a wooden spoon, toothpick or some other item to cause it to boil. Rarely water can superheat and when you jostle the container it can release all the stored energy (ala boil) onto your hands and badly burn you.\n\nI don't know if your unit will be counter or above counter...but be wary of liquids heading toward faces. I've seen horrible things happen with hot liquids getting spilled on removal.\n\nLastly...definitely make sure it's plugged into a grounded receptacle. Someone else mentioned a surge protector...but make sure you get one within your microwaves wattage range. Here in the USA, usually we've got 20 amp circuits (GFI) in our kitchens...and most built in microwaves (above counter) have dedicated circuits.\n\nDon't disable the safeties, of course. And don't get a BLACK ONE! Make sure it's white and painted inside...otherwise your food will look like it's in a cave! They do this to save money rather than paint them. The lighting is horrible in them and require reflective surfaces (ala white) for better illumination. You can paint it if you already have a black inside unit.\n\nSomeone else said make sure it comes with a way to silence the beeper. Though microwaves are pretty loud with the fans and operation...though somewhat more of a white noise...but slamming doors and beeping can be annoying.\n\nAnd lastly...I'm assuming this is in a kitchen...get one with a clock. Ultimately the mechanical ones are a wiser choice - because control boards can fail...or get surged out of existence. The parts inside are always the same magnatron, transformer, capacitor, fan, light, mixer, etc. But the manual, turn knob to activate are bulletproof with regards to longevity. \n\nMake sure you consider placement and door swing. AFAIK they're all right handed versions...and this may not work where you'd like to place it...like if there were a wall to the right hand side. And if it's inside a cabinet and/or shelf make sure to verify the outside dimensions - as they often list the internals. The higher the wattage the larger the food (by mass) you can cook.\n\nThat's all the esoteric stuff I can think of - that others noted below I'm sure. The rest can be found with some internet searching. Ala, what to never microwave - and great things to cook in the microwave. My favorite is scrambled eggs in the microwave.", "If you have a microwave you like using (how fast it cooks / how hot it gets things) find out what power output it has. Get something similar. The lesson to be learned is that while high output microwaves seem to be a good thing, they will more easily overheat / burn things. For example - popcorn! No one likes burned popcorn smell…\n\nUnless you *really* are going to use them, ignore special options on them. They add to the cost, and if you primarily just hit “30 sec” multiple times and alter the power setting, then they aren’t worth it.\n\nWife bought a VERY expensive microwave for all sorts of fancy features and we have (almost) never used them.\n\nSee how big the glass rotating trays are - will they fit in your dishwasher?", "DONT PUT METAL IN THE MICROWAVE\n\nAnd always add a little splash of water to things. Steam helps heat things through evenly. Buy a plastic microwave lid. Only time you don’t want to use this is when making bagged popcorn.", "1. Get one with a turntable if you can afford it. \n2. Make sure your plates, bowls, etc. will fit in it before buying it. I have square plates, and there isn’t enough room for them to rotate. It’s very annoying. I have been hoping the microwave is going to break for years. \n3. Food often heats up unevenly. Leave it a minute or two after heating up before you eat it, for the temperature to equalize. \n4. If you have instructions to heat something up for, say, 1 minute and 10 seconds, you can do 1 minute and 11 seconds. The extra second won’t make a difference and it will save you the effort of moving your finger from the 1 to the 0.\n5. Number 4 is a joke. Or is it? Microwaves are for lazy people, right?" ]

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[ "Dealing with Performance Anxiety It affects all my activities of daily living, where I can be doing something fine alone, but once someone's eyes are locked onto me, I get intense anxiety and become all jittery like I have tremors. My fingers do normally oscillate back and forth a little when I hold my hand out though.", "Dealing with Performance Anxiety It affects all my activities of daily living, where I can be doing something fine alone, but once someone's eyes are locked onto me, I get intense anxiety and become all jittery like I have tremors. My fingers do normally oscillate back and forth a little when I hold my hand out though.", "Dealing with Performance Anxiety It affects all my activities of daily living, where I can be doing something fine alone, but once someone's eyes are locked onto me, I get intense anxiety and become all jittery like I have tremors. My fingers do normally oscillate back and forth a little when I hold my hand out though.", "Dealing with Performance Anxiety It affects all my activities of daily living, where I can be doing something fine alone, but once someone's eyes are locked onto me, I get intense anxiety and become all jittery like I have tremors. My fingers do normally oscillate back and forth a little when I hold my hand out though." ]

[ "When I was a performing musician early on I would sometimes get really bad stage fright. What I would do was just think about the first note of the first song. Envision yourself playing that first note or singing that first word. Just see it in your mind and imagine how easy it will be to just play that first thing. Focus only on that as you are walking on stage or doing whatever you are about to do. Just the first thing only. If you have practiced and rehearsed, getting past that first part will be all you need to deliver a fantastic performance. Now go and be awesome!", "Go to a doctor, tell them you have anxiety problems and ask for a prescription for Propranolol. That shit works. Its been used by rock stars who have performance anxiety problems. I have a prescription for it because I suffer from panic attacks, so I know it works.", "I do not have any specific resources to suggest at the moment but look into guided imagery- its been shown to help with this.", "Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors. That's what my psych prof says anyway. Not that he advocates their use, but just the fact that musicians often use them. " ]

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[ "Where to keep your belongings when at the beach solo??? I have been in this situation and will be in it again. If you go to the beach solo and want to go in the water, where can you leave your stuff (smart phone, bus ticket, and some cash) without having to ask a complete stranger to watch your belongings? \n\nThe only thing I could think of is buying a DryBag and taking it with me triple wrapping my stuff in Ziplock bags and hope for the best. \n\nThere has to be something better than that. \n\n(No car when traveling so cannot keep things hidden). \n\nThanks in advance. ", "Where to keep your belongings when at the beach solo??? I have been in this situation and will be in it again. If you go to the beach solo and want to go in the water, where can you leave your stuff (smart phone, bus ticket, and some cash) without having to ask a complete stranger to watch your belongings? \n\nThe only thing I could think of is buying a DryBag and taking it with me triple wrapping my stuff in Ziplock bags and hope for the best. \n\nThere has to be something better than that. \n\n(No car when traveling so cannot keep things hidden). \n\nThanks in advance. ", "Where to keep your belongings when at the beach solo??? I have been in this situation and will be in it again. If you go to the beach solo and want to go in the water, where can you leave your stuff (smart phone, bus ticket, and some cash) without having to ask a complete stranger to watch your belongings? \n\nThe only thing I could think of is buying a DryBag and taking it with me triple wrapping my stuff in Ziplock bags and hope for the best. \n\nThere has to be something better than that. \n\n(No car when traveling so cannot keep things hidden). \n\nThanks in advance. ", "Where to keep your belongings when at the beach solo??? I have been in this situation and will be in it again. If you go to the beach solo and want to go in the water, where can you leave your stuff (smart phone, bus ticket, and some cash) without having to ask a complete stranger to watch your belongings? \n\nThe only thing I could think of is buying a DryBag and taking it with me triple wrapping my stuff in Ziplock bags and hope for the best. \n\nThere has to be something better than that. \n\n(No car when traveling so cannot keep things hidden). \n\nThanks in advance. " ]

[ "1. Bury stuff in the sand.\n2. Befriend hot girl, leave stuff at beach and go home w her.\n3. Befriend big dude, leave stuff with him and hit the surf.\n4. Bring stuff and pray you still have stuff when you get back from the surf.\n5. Don’t have stuff.", "One of my friendly with kids put his stuff into a diaper and rolled it up like it was used. Left it next to his towel.", "A lot of beaches have lockers, but my typical way is to set up my spot near a lifeguard stand. Not that I'm assuming the lifeguard will do anything if my stuff gets stolen, I just feel like it's a decent deterrent to would-be thieves. Also, lock whatever you can in your car (your watch, phone charger, etc).\n\n", "Clean out a sunscreen or lotion bottle, cut off the top, but so the cap can still go on, put stuff in there.\n\nWho would want to steal your sunscreen/lotion, and if they do try and open non-storage ones, they look like idiots." ]

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[ "Stimulus checks for the homeless. I saw this as a post by Hamdia Ahmed on Twitter. She writes: \n\n\"I was really upset that homeless people did not have access to the $1,400 stimulus check. \n\n\"I just found this out. If you are homeless, you can go to a tax return office where they will file something called EIP return. They will put the money on a debit card after.\"\n\n\nIf you see or personally know someone homeless, let them know!", "Stimulus checks for the homeless. I saw this as a post by Hamdia Ahmed on Twitter. She writes: \n\n\"I was really upset that homeless people did not have access to the $1,400 stimulus check. \n\n\"I just found this out. If you are homeless, you can go to a tax return office where they will file something called EIP return. They will put the money on a debit card after.\"\n\n\nIf you see or personally know someone homeless, let them know!", "Stimulus checks for the homeless. I saw this as a post by Hamdia Ahmed on Twitter. She writes: \n\n\"I was really upset that homeless people did not have access to the $1,400 stimulus check. \n\n\"I just found this out. If you are homeless, you can go to a tax return office where they will file something called EIP return. They will put the money on a debit card after.\"\n\n\nIf you see or personally know someone homeless, let them know!", "Stimulus checks for the homeless. I saw this as a post by Hamdia Ahmed on Twitter. She writes: \n\n\"I was really upset that homeless people did not have access to the $1,400 stimulus check. \n\n\"I just found this out. If you are homeless, you can go to a tax return office where they will file something called EIP return. They will put the money on a debit card after.\"\n\n\nIf you see or personally know someone homeless, let them know!", "Stimulus checks for the homeless. I saw this as a post by Hamdia Ahmed on Twitter. She writes: \n\n\"I was really upset that homeless people did not have access to the $1,400 stimulus check. \n\n\"I just found this out. If you are homeless, you can go to a tax return office where they will file something called EIP return. They will put the money on a debit card after.\"\n\n\nIf you see or personally know someone homeless, let them know!", "Stimulus checks for the homeless. I saw this as a post by Hamdia Ahmed on Twitter. She writes: \n\n\"I was really upset that homeless people did not have access to the $1,400 stimulus check. \n\n\"I just found this out. If you are homeless, you can go to a tax return office where they will file something called EIP return. They will put the money on a debit card after.\"\n\n\nIf you see or personally know someone homeless, let them know!", "Stimulus checks for the homeless. I saw this as a post by Hamdia Ahmed on Twitter. She writes: \n\n\"I was really upset that homeless people did not have access to the $1,400 stimulus check. \n\n\"I just found this out. If you are homeless, you can go to a tax return office where they will file something called EIP return. They will put the money on a debit card after.\"\n\n\nIf you see or personally know someone homeless, let them know!", "Stimulus checks for the homeless. I saw this as a post by Hamdia Ahmed on Twitter. She writes: \n\n\"I was really upset that homeless people did not have access to the $1,400 stimulus check. \n\n\"I just found this out. If you are homeless, you can go to a tax return office where they will file something called EIP return. They will put the money on a debit card after.\"\n\n\nIf you see or personally know someone homeless, let them know!", "Stimulus checks for the homeless. I saw this as a post by Hamdia Ahmed on Twitter. She writes: \n\n\"I was really upset that homeless people did not have access to the $1,400 stimulus check. \n\n\"I just found this out. If you are homeless, you can go to a tax return office where they will file something called EIP return. They will put the money on a debit card after.\"\n\n\nIf you see or personally know someone homeless, let them know!", "Stimulus checks for the homeless. I saw this as a post by Hamdia Ahmed on Twitter. She writes: \n\n\"I was really upset that homeless people did not have access to the $1,400 stimulus check. \n\n\"I just found this out. If you are homeless, you can go to a tax return office where they will file something called EIP return. They will put the money on a debit card after.\"\n\n\nIf you see or personally know someone homeless, let them know!", "Stimulus checks for the homeless. I saw this as a post by Hamdia Ahmed on Twitter. She writes: \n\n\"I was really upset that homeless people did not have access to the $1,400 stimulus check. \n\n\"I just found this out. If you are homeless, you can go to a tax return office where they will file something called EIP return. They will put the money on a debit card after.\"\n\n\nIf you see or personally know someone homeless, let them know!", "Stimulus checks for the homeless. I saw this as a post by Hamdia Ahmed on Twitter. She writes: \n\n\"I was really upset that homeless people did not have access to the $1,400 stimulus check. \n\n\"I just found this out. If you are homeless, you can go to a tax return office where they will file something called EIP return. They will put the money on a debit card after.\"\n\n\nIf you see or personally know someone homeless, let them know!", "Stimulus checks for the homeless. I saw this as a post by Hamdia Ahmed on Twitter. She writes: \n\n\"I was really upset that homeless people did not have access to the $1,400 stimulus check. \n\n\"I just found this out. If you are homeless, you can go to a tax return office where they will file something called EIP return. They will put the money on a debit card after.\"\n\n\nIf you see or personally know someone homeless, let them know!", "Stimulus checks for the homeless. I saw this as a post by Hamdia Ahmed on Twitter. She writes: \n\n\"I was really upset that homeless people did not have access to the $1,400 stimulus check. \n\n\"I just found this out. If you are homeless, you can go to a tax return office where they will file something called EIP return. They will put the money on a debit card after.\"\n\n\nIf you see or personally know someone homeless, let them know!", "Stimulus checks for the homeless. I saw this as a post by Hamdia Ahmed on Twitter. She writes: \n\n\"I was really upset that homeless people did not have access to the $1,400 stimulus check. \n\n\"I just found this out. If you are homeless, you can go to a tax return office where they will file something called EIP return. They will put the money on a debit card after.\"\n\n\nIf you see or personally know someone homeless, let them know!", "Stimulus checks for the homeless. I saw this as a post by Hamdia Ahmed on Twitter. She writes: \n\n\"I was really upset that homeless people did not have access to the $1,400 stimulus check. \n\n\"I just found this out. If you are homeless, you can go to a tax return office where they will file something called EIP return. They will put the money on a debit card after.\"\n\n\nIf you see or personally know someone homeless, let them know!", "Stimulus checks for the homeless. I saw this as a post by Hamdia Ahmed on Twitter. She writes: \n\n\"I was really upset that homeless people did not have access to the $1,400 stimulus check. \n\n\"I just found this out. If you are homeless, you can go to a tax return office where they will file something called EIP return. They will put the money on a debit card after.\"\n\n\nIf you see or personally know someone homeless, let them know!", "Stimulus checks for the homeless. I saw this as a post by Hamdia Ahmed on Twitter. She writes: \n\n\"I was really upset that homeless people did not have access to the $1,400 stimulus check. \n\n\"I just found this out. If you are homeless, you can go to a tax return office where they will file something called EIP return. They will put the money on a debit card after.\"\n\n\nIf you see or personally know someone homeless, let them know!", "Stimulus checks for the homeless. I saw this as a post by Hamdia Ahmed on Twitter. She writes: \n\n\"I was really upset that homeless people did not have access to the $1,400 stimulus check. \n\n\"I just found this out. If you are homeless, you can go to a tax return office where they will file something called EIP return. They will put the money on a debit card after.\"\n\n\nIf you see or personally know someone homeless, let them know!", "Stimulus checks for the homeless. I saw this as a post by Hamdia Ahmed on Twitter. She writes: \n\n\"I was really upset that homeless people did not have access to the $1,400 stimulus check. \n\n\"I just found this out. If you are homeless, you can go to a tax return office where they will file something called EIP return. They will put the money on a debit card after.\"\n\n\nIf you see or personally know someone homeless, let them know!", "Stimulus checks for the homeless. I saw this as a post by Hamdia Ahmed on Twitter. She writes: \n\n\"I was really upset that homeless people did not have access to the $1,400 stimulus check. \n\n\"I just found this out. If you are homeless, you can go to a tax return office where they will file something called EIP return. They will put the money on a debit card after.\"\n\n\nIf you see or personally know someone homeless, let them know!", "Stimulus checks for the homeless. I saw this as a post by Hamdia Ahmed on Twitter. She writes: \n\n\"I was really upset that homeless people did not have access to the $1,400 stimulus check. \n\n\"I just found this out. If you are homeless, you can go to a tax return office where they will file something called EIP return. They will put the money on a debit card after.\"\n\n\nIf you see or personally know someone homeless, let them know!", "Stimulus checks for the homeless. I saw this as a post by Hamdia Ahmed on Twitter. She writes: \n\n\"I was really upset that homeless people did not have access to the $1,400 stimulus check. \n\n\"I just found this out. If you are homeless, you can go to a tax return office where they will file something called EIP return. They will put the money on a debit card after.\"\n\n\nIf you see or personally know someone homeless, let them know!", "Stimulus checks for the homeless. I saw this as a post by Hamdia Ahmed on Twitter. She writes: \n\n\"I was really upset that homeless people did not have access to the $1,400 stimulus check. \n\n\"I just found this out. If you are homeless, you can go to a tax return office where they will file something called EIP return. They will put the money on a debit card after.\"\n\n\nIf you see or personally know someone homeless, let them know!", "Stimulus checks for the homeless. I saw this as a post by Hamdia Ahmed on Twitter. She writes: \n\n\"I was really upset that homeless people did not have access to the $1,400 stimulus check. \n\n\"I just found this out. If you are homeless, you can go to a tax return office where they will file something called EIP return. They will put the money on a debit card after.\"\n\n\nIf you see or personally know someone homeless, let them know!", "Stimulus checks for the homeless. I saw this as a post by Hamdia Ahmed on Twitter. She writes: \n\n\"I was really upset that homeless people did not have access to the $1,400 stimulus check. \n\n\"I just found this out. If you are homeless, you can go to a tax return office where they will file something called EIP return. They will put the money on a debit card after.\"\n\n\nIf you see or personally know someone homeless, let them know!", "Stimulus checks for the homeless. I saw this as a post by Hamdia Ahmed on Twitter. She writes: \n\n\"I was really upset that homeless people did not have access to the $1,400 stimulus check. \n\n\"I just found this out. If you are homeless, you can go to a tax return office where they will file something called EIP return. They will put the money on a debit card after.\"\n\n\nIf you see or personally know someone homeless, let them know!", "Stimulus checks for the homeless. I saw this as a post by Hamdia Ahmed on Twitter. She writes: \n\n\"I was really upset that homeless people did not have access to the $1,400 stimulus check. \n\n\"I just found this out. If you are homeless, you can go to a tax return office where they will file something called EIP return. They will put the money on a debit card after.\"\n\n\nIf you see or personally know someone homeless, let them know!", "Stimulus checks for the homeless. I saw this as a post by Hamdia Ahmed on Twitter. She writes: \n\n\"I was really upset that homeless people did not have access to the $1,400 stimulus check. \n\n\"I just found this out. If you are homeless, you can go to a tax return office where they will file something called EIP return. They will put the money on a debit card after.\"\n\n\nIf you see or personally know someone homeless, let them know!", "Stimulus checks for the homeless. I saw this as a post by Hamdia Ahmed on Twitter. She writes: \n\n\"I was really upset that homeless people did not have access to the $1,400 stimulus check. \n\n\"I just found this out. If you are homeless, you can go to a tax return office where they will file something called EIP return. They will put the money on a debit card after.\"\n\n\nIf you see or personally know someone homeless, let them know!", "Stimulus checks for the homeless. I saw this as a post by Hamdia Ahmed on Twitter. She writes: \n\n\"I was really upset that homeless people did not have access to the $1,400 stimulus check. \n\n\"I just found this out. If you are homeless, you can go to a tax return office where they will file something called EIP return. They will put the money on a debit card after.\"\n\n\nIf you see or personally know someone homeless, let them know!", "Stimulus checks for the homeless. I saw this as a post by Hamdia Ahmed on Twitter. She writes: \n\n\"I was really upset that homeless people did not have access to the $1,400 stimulus check. \n\n\"I just found this out. If you are homeless, you can go to a tax return office where they will file something called EIP return. They will put the money on a debit card after.\"\n\n\nIf you see or personally know someone homeless, let them know!", "Stimulus checks for the homeless. I saw this as a post by Hamdia Ahmed on Twitter. She writes: \n\n\"I was really upset that homeless people did not have access to the $1,400 stimulus check. \n\n\"I just found this out. If you are homeless, you can go to a tax return office where they will file something called EIP return. They will put the money on a debit card after.\"\n\n\nIf you see or personally know someone homeless, let them know!", "Stimulus checks for the homeless. I saw this as a post by Hamdia Ahmed on Twitter. She writes: \n\n\"I was really upset that homeless people did not have access to the $1,400 stimulus check. \n\n\"I just found this out. If you are homeless, you can go to a tax return office where they will file something called EIP return. They will put the money on a debit card after.\"\n\n\nIf you see or personally know someone homeless, let them know!", "Stimulus checks for the homeless. I saw this as a post by Hamdia Ahmed on Twitter. She writes: \n\n\"I was really upset that homeless people did not have access to the $1,400 stimulus check. \n\n\"I just found this out. If you are homeless, you can go to a tax return office where they will file something called EIP return. They will put the money on a debit card after.\"\n\n\nIf you see or personally know someone homeless, let them know!", "Stimulus checks for the homeless. I saw this as a post by Hamdia Ahmed on Twitter. She writes: \n\n\"I was really upset that homeless people did not have access to the $1,400 stimulus check. \n\n\"I just found this out. If you are homeless, you can go to a tax return office where they will file something called EIP return. They will put the money on a debit card after.\"\n\n\nIf you see or personally know someone homeless, let them know!" ]

[ "How long does it take? I just helped a homeless friend of a friend file his taxes from last year to get his 1800. If he could get his 1400 he could get a place to stay till he gets his 1st paycheck.", "I've done this for both previous stimulus checks for an older homeless man in our area (he lives in a tent in the park near me). He gave me his DOB, SSN, and I used my address. That's all it took, and both times he was paid (1st by check he signed over to me to cash for him, second by card I activated for him). He told me it was the first time in a decade he could buy his own food and not rely on food in trash cans. He supplemented his winter clothing and upgraded his tent. He asked me to buy him some readers and some books with it.\n\nPlease make the effort. It took next to no work on my part to help someone get money they're OWED and NEED. We demand our politicians give a shit about people, but are rarely willing to do a little extra for someone in need.\n\nPlease note that I don't interact with many people in general and I made this happen crazy easy. And no, I haven't received any other junk mail or anything from my address being used.\n\n​\n\n", "I was working for a company that would go out to the homeless encampments as well as rescue missions to help homeless people file and get their stimulus", "Updated 10/9/2020.\nCOVID Tax Tip 2020-132, October 6, 2020\nPeople experiencing homelessness may be eligible for a $1,200 Economic Impact Payment and $500 for each qualifying child under age 17. To get this payment, they must register with the IRS by using the free Non-Filers: Enter Payment Info Here tool by Saturday, November 21, 2020.\nIf someone's income is below $12,200, or $24,400 if they're married, they probably don't file a tax return. That means the IRS may not have enough information to issue their payment.\nThe free Non-Filers: Enter Payment Info Here tool is available in English and Spanish.\n\nPeople who don't normally file a tax return may be eligible for an EIP if they:\n\nAre a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or qualifying resident alien\n\nHave a work-eligible Social Security number\n\nCannot be claimed as a dependent of another taxpayer\n\nTo use the tool, a person needs:\n\nName, as it appears on Social Security card, for self and spouse, if they are eligible\n\nA work-eligible SSN for self and spouse, if they are eligible\n\nFor each qualifying child, name, relationship and SSN or Adoption Tax Identification Number\n\nAn email address to help create an account to use the Non-Filers tool\n\nA mailing address where they can receive the payment and a confirmation letter, which the IRS will mail within 15 days after issuing their payment\n\nBanking information, including routing and account numbers, if they want their payment via direct deposit\n\nAn Identity Protection Personal Identification Number, if the IRS sent one in the past. If a person lost it, they can use the Get an IP PIN tool at IRS.gov to retrieve their number\n\nThe Non-Filers tool asks for a user's license or state ID number to digitally sign the document. There are other ways to do this, so an ID is optional in the tool.\nIf someone wants their payment by direct deposit but doesn't have a bank account, they can visit the FDIC website for help. The IRS will mail a payment to anyone who doesn't give direct deposit information.\n\nOther key points about Economic Impact Payments\n\nThe IRS highly recommends the online Non-Filers tool for the fastest Economic Impact Payment.\n\nPeople who can't access or use the tool should follow the steps in the Non-Filers tool section of the Economic Impact Payment FAQs. Someone who mails a simplified paper tax return to get their Economic Impact Payment, rather than using the Non-Filers tool, must submit it by Thursday, October 15, 2020.\n\nIf someone misses the November 21 deadline, they can claim the payment as a cr", "I drive a cab and I interact with homeless people all the time. I'll definitely let them know about this. If they don't already", "I often think about how much it sucks that I always see good information for homeless people on the internet (locations of warming centres etc) and I wonder how in the hell are the (truly) homeless supposed to see this info?!\n\nAnyways that wasn’t a response really to what you’re saying and I’m sure by posting it , it will change some peoples lives. Just wish there was a better system of getting info to these peopl", "Oh great, more money for the meth heads in the park near me. The park used to be for families and now it’s a homeless encampment.", "Awesome, good on you. Just saw that tweet and hoped it would get widespread amplification on social media.", "If you didnt pay taxes you're not eligible to to receive the stimulus afaik.\n\nGonna quick ", "Facts and procedures here: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/people-experiencing-homelessness-may-qualify-for-an-economic-impact-payment", "When you say tax return office, does this mean an actual IRS office or will a tax preparer like hrblock or Jackson Hewitt suffice?", "The EIP return program is no longer active. It was only for the first payment. Non filers can file a free file 1040 and claim the recovery rebate cr", "I work in homeless services. We allow the homeless to receive mail at our shelter. Even those who are not residents of the shelter. We’ve had dozens of people get their checks/cards here.", "I want to pass this on to the homeless lady near my work. What would she need in terms of ID to do this? I’m in Texas if it matters", "I just checked my payment status and it says the information isn’t available. I received the first stimmy but not the second or the third (so far). I definitely didn’t make 75k in 2019 or 2020 and I have my W2 to prove it. Does anyone know how I can get my 1400? I know the 600 I can get when I file my taxes. How does it work for the 1400?", "There are a few people that live in their cars in my area (Pittsburgh) I started chatting with them and currently they are useing my mailing address to get their stim check. Don’t forget to help a person or two out of the situation arises :-)", "Homeless people can have bank accounts. Many homeless people in my area have income but it’s not enough to pay rent. That said, many people both homeless and housed are “unbanked” which makes life so much harder.", "There is a guy in the city I work in that I see all the time. I am making it my mission to give him this information this weekend.", "Thanks for this. Me and my friend are going to nyc tomorrow to inform as many homeless as we can. Please message me if you see this because we want to be prepared, i need to know what they need before sending them to the offices. Please help your community people, the homeless struggle more than any of you could imagine. Especially in the streets of NY.", "Tell them to file at H and R block, have them take the fee out of the return and they walk away with 1350. \n\nIn three weeks.", "How would I get this information out there? My town has had a surge in homelessness over the past year and this could be huge for so many people. I imagine the tax return office would just take their fees out of the stimulus check, essentially making it “free”?", "Verified! Called Liberty Tax today and they confirmed that all you have to do is make an appointment and have an ID. They will help with the rest! Thanks!!", "Unfortunately a lot of homeless people don’t have IDs or SSN cards and therefore are unable to prove their citizenship/identity", "Thank you so much for this. I just posted on our local mutual aid FB page. I hope folks will take advantage of this. It could be just the thing to help some of these folks into housing.", "Some food banks and other social services places will also accept mail for you, the food bank I work at right now has a mail desk.", "Our local shelters here in Portland have organized a massive campaign to let the local homeless population get their stimulus checks. So many need them so badly.", "One of the local homeless has her check sent to my house then I just keep bringing it to the corner she can be found on until I spot her I also leave messages on her FB", "On the surface: Of course homeless people should get a stimulus check.\n\nIn reality: Very difficult to give a stimulus check to someone who most likely doesn't have ID and almost certainly doesn't have a bank account. \n\nKeeping track of who has gotten the stimulus and who hasn't becomes very difficult without reliable ID. Not saying that homeless people shouldn't get the stimulus, I think they absolutely should. It's just a logistical hurdle to make it happen.", "Just wanted to offer a note on where to find a tax return office that can help with this. In order for people to claim their EIP (if they didn't fill out the IRS Non-Filers tool before last November 21), they will have to [file a 2020 tax return and claim a Recovery Rebate Cr", "I'm a paid tax preparer for one of these retail tax return companies. Homeless people 100% qualify for any stimulus, as well as incarcerated individuals. The biggest obstacle for the homeless getting their due specifically is lack of information. Many assume they aren't eligible, and don't have ready access to news media to know how to go about claiming their money.\n\nThere are locations that do tax returns and e-file them for free, but as other people have mentioned homeless people may see some discriminatory practices there. Even doing this method would require the person in question has an address they feel they could reliably receive mail.\n\nA better solution if someone wanted to be charitable would be to contact a reputable homeless shelter or some organization that has strong ties with their local homeless community and provide them with everything they need to get these people their money. You just need 1040 forms, envelopes, and stamps. You could help them fill out the 1040s with their personal info, name, SSN, etc. claim the recovery rebate cr", "I volunteer with a harm reduction and we set up a P.O. box and got all our participants signed up for the stimulus money. It's been great!", "I used to prepare taxes, the idea that homeless people may not know about this is mind blowing. I'd like to learn more.... what if the homeless person doesn't have an address? Would TaxAid or other free local services for those returns for free?", "I invite my Reddit buds who can to think about sharing your check with your local food bank. I've had times I couldn't buy any food. Now, I wake up grateful and go to sleep grateful that I have more than I need, that nobody in my family has to go without. If you can spare $10, I hope you'll think about sharing it. I sure never dreamed I would be among those needing food for my child. I had a full-time job. I had attended college. But we know there are millions of us all across the country. Everyone, please stay well.", "I don't know if this would be allowed but...\n\nIf you using a po box address is ok, rent (one) at one or a few locations close to where the homeless are, Depending on where you live. (I'm from the south, small city so not many if any around here that I see or hear about.) Then if allowed by the post office, have it were all the local homeless people can use the one po box address. Of course they won't have a key, so they would need to check with the counter. \n\nLike I said, I don't know if it's even legally allowed, or if the post office would be willing. It would be more work on the postal workers and of course you'll always have the types who will complain because the post office now has homeless people hanging around.", "I am writing this tip down on note cards to put in my car to hand out to the people who stand at the intersections looking for change. Hopefully spreading the word can change some lives!", "A lot of nasty, hateful people in the comments. Let’s maybe TRY and have some compassion for others. Maybe consider the folks that became homeless because of the pandemic? Evil, shit-filled monsters some of these commentators are... I hope that you never face the struggles and despair homeless people face every fucking day." ]

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[ "How to ask someone to be your boyfriend/girlfriend as an adult? 20 years old and it just popped into my head earlier that before the age of 17/18 to ask some to be your other half by asking \"Will you go out with me?\". This seems childish for adult to ask.\n\n", "How to ask someone to be your boyfriend/girlfriend as an adult? 20 years old and it just popped into my head earlier that before the age of 17/18 to ask some to be your other half by asking \"Will you go out with me?\". This seems childish for adult to ask.\n\n", "How to ask someone to be your boyfriend/girlfriend as an adult? 20 years old and it just popped into my head earlier that before the age of 17/18 to ask some to be your other half by asking \"Will you go out with me?\". This seems childish for adult to ask.\n\n", "How to ask someone to be your boyfriend/girlfriend as an adult? 20 years old and it just popped into my head earlier that before the age of 17/18 to ask some to be your other half by asking \"Will you go out with me?\". This seems childish for adult to ask.\n\n", "How to ask someone to be your boyfriend/girlfriend as an adult? 20 years old and it just popped into my head earlier that before the age of 17/18 to ask some to be your other half by asking \"Will you go out with me?\". This seems childish for adult to ask.\n\n", "How to ask someone to be your boyfriend/girlfriend as an adult? 20 years old and it just popped into my head earlier that before the age of 17/18 to ask some to be your other half by asking \"Will you go out with me?\". This seems childish for adult to ask.\n\n", "How to ask someone to be your boyfriend/girlfriend as an adult? 20 years old and it just popped into my head earlier that before the age of 17/18 to ask some to be your other half by asking \"Will you go out with me?\". This seems childish for adult to ask.\n\n", "How to ask someone to be your boyfriend/girlfriend as an adult? 20 years old and it just popped into my head earlier that before the age of 17/18 to ask some to be your other half by asking \"Will you go out with me?\". This seems childish for adult to ask.\n\n", "How to ask someone to be your boyfriend/girlfriend as an adult? 20 years old and it just popped into my head earlier that before the age of 17/18 to ask some to be your other half by asking \"Will you go out with me?\". This seems childish for adult to ask.\n\n", "How to ask someone to be your boyfriend/girlfriend as an adult? 20 years old and it just popped into my head earlier that before the age of 17/18 to ask some to be your other half by asking \"Will you go out with me?\". This seems childish for adult to ask.\n\n", "How to ask someone to be your boyfriend/girlfriend as an adult? 20 years old and it just popped into my head earlier that before the age of 17/18 to ask some to be your other half by asking \"Will you go out with me?\". This seems childish for adult to ask.\n\n", "How to ask someone to be your boyfriend/girlfriend as an adult? 20 years old and it just popped into my head earlier that before the age of 17/18 to ask some to be your other half by asking \"Will you go out with me?\". This seems childish for adult to ask.\n\n", "How to ask someone to be your boyfriend/girlfriend as an adult? 20 years old and it just popped into my head earlier that before the age of 17/18 to ask some to be your other half by asking \"Will you go out with me?\". This seems childish for adult to ask.\n\n", "How to ask someone to be your boyfriend/girlfriend as an adult? 20 years old and it just popped into my head earlier that before the age of 17/18 to ask some to be your other half by asking \"Will you go out with me?\". This seems childish for adult to ask.\n\n", "How to ask someone to be your boyfriend/girlfriend as an adult? 20 years old and it just popped into my head earlier that before the age of 17/18 to ask some to be your other half by asking \"Will you go out with me?\". This seems childish for adult to ask.\n\n", "How to ask someone to be your boyfriend/girlfriend as an adult? 20 years old and it just popped into my head earlier that before the age of 17/18 to ask some to be your other half by asking \"Will you go out with me?\". This seems childish for adult to ask.\n\n", "How to ask someone to be your boyfriend/girlfriend as an adult? 20 years old and it just popped into my head earlier that before the age of 17/18 to ask some to be your other half by asking \"Will you go out with me?\". This seems childish for adult to ask.\n\n" ]

[ "As an adult you need to be able to be direct. No more high school drama bullshit.\n\nIf you want to date someone ask them if they would like to grab coffee/a drink/a meal sometime.\n\nAfter a couple/few dates or if you've had sex and continue to see each other decide if you want to be exclusive. If not then don't say anything and continue enjoying their company (but understand if you do see other people and they find out it will probably sabotage chances of that relationship becoming serious). If you want to be exclusive then as an adult you don't have to beat around the bush. Ask your partner how they feel about dating you exclusively. After a few weeks of that if it feels like you're becoming more serious then you may want to start talking about the relationship label.\n\nKeep in mind that you can't expect people to date you exclusively until you actually agree to that. If you're not serious then don't ask for them to be serious in return.\n\nIf you can't talk honestly and openly with the person you're romantically involved with, then you're not serious enough to worry about labels.", "Start with \"Want to grab dinner/coffee/play putt putt some time?\" Kids ask to go out, adults make plans; it's a confidence thing.", "About a week after my current girlfriend and I started seeing each other, somebody in a social setting asked if I was her boyfriend, so I looked over for a cue, and she nodded. That's how it worked for me. \n\nFrom my experience, in adulthood, the line of boyfriend/girlfriend is usually crossed once you have the conversation about being exclusive. Two generally go hand in hand. ", "I've always gone with inviting someone out to an event, dinner, a movie (Horrible idea for a first or second date), ect. After a few dates you can usually have a conversation about your relationship and where its headed. ", "It just happens as an adult. You both look at each other, shrug, and say, \"I guess we're going out now?\"", "Was thinking this the other day. Unfortunately its been that long since I've been in a relationship, but yeah just have a conversation once you are confident things are going well. ", "Being direct is what makes the difference between high school and your 20 and 30s and such.\n\nTell them what you like about them and that you want to be with them. No check boxes or asking about being boyfriend/girlfriend. It's being direct and explicit saying your intentions and feelings twoard that person.\n\nIt's really all semantics anyway, in your 20s and 30s you just call it \"dating\" instead of boyfriend/girlfriend. Same thing, different decade.", "Ask for what you want to do, not for what you want to be. Relationships can be thought of as progressing question by question: Do you want to get a drink? Do you want to go back to my place? Do you want to see each other again? Do you want to go to a movie? Do you want to be exclusive? Do you want to move in? Do you want to marry? Do you want to have kids?", "Tell her you want to be exclusive or you want to get serious. There are many adult ways to express how you feel.", "I think it differs from person to person. I was in a long distance relationship, which meant serious talks took place very far apart--we only spent a weekend together every month! \n\nFor us, we just started seeing eachother consistently and doing couple-things. We talked about exclusivity after three months. Then after four months, we were laying next to each other in bed and I flat out asked: \"Do you want to make this official? Boyfriend-girlfriend sort of thing?\"\n\nGranted it wasnt a super romantic way of asking. But we essentially were together already, and after she said yes, nothing changed. Which I guess is a lesson to take away. If you want to be together, you should probably already be doing boyfriend/girlfriend things. Then just be direct!", "I have been known to give the ol, \"So do you not want to have sex with anyone else?\" Pretty much sums it up.\n\nTo be more poetic, and to paraphrase Slug-O, you can always ask \"would you be down for some sexual positions and emotional investments\"", "I asked my gf a long time ago if she wanted to go out on a date. she said yes. at some point afterwards we had a talk about what we wanted in the future and where this is going. we agreed to date, and maybe a few months later talked about exclusivity. maybe two months after that we started to refer to each other as gf/bf to others (it was about a 5 month process)", "I don't think boyfriend/girlfriend is childish! Try 'So-and-so asked if you were my boy/girlfriend and I didn't know what to tell them. Are we?'\n\n", "> 20 years old\n\nHa! You kids. You make me laugh.\n\nHow about \"Would you like to have coffee or lunch sometime?\"\n\nThat's a nice non-confrontational way and easy for her to back out if she wants.", "If that's what you're comfortable doing. What you do is arbitrary, you want to spend time with them. Do what you want to do. Invite them along. Make it a \"You will go out with me, because it will be fun.\" \n", "\"Hey, I really enjoy spending time with you. I am excited to continue getting to know you better, and i wanted to ask you how you felt about doing that, while seeing each other exclusively\"", "If you're not exactly comfortable asking someone if they want an exclusive relationship then you shouldn't be in an exclusive relationship with them." ]

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[ "When someone approaches you on the street and asks for money, how do you tell if they really need it? ", "When someone approaches you on the street and asks for money, how do you tell if they really need it? ", "When someone approaches you on the street and asks for money, how do you tell if they really need it? ", "When someone approaches you on the street and asks for money, how do you tell if they really need it? ", "When someone approaches you on the street and asks for money, how do you tell if they really need it? ", "When someone approaches you on the street and asks for money, how do you tell if they really need it? ", "When someone approaches you on the street and asks for money, how do you tell if they really need it? ", "When someone approaches you on the street and asks for money, how do you tell if they really need it? ", "When someone approaches you on the street and asks for money, how do you tell if they really need it? ", "When someone approaches you on the street and asks for money, how do you tell if they really need it? ", "When someone approaches you on the street and asks for money, how do you tell if they really need it? ", "When someone approaches you on the street and asks for money, how do you tell if they really need it? ", "When someone approaches you on the street and asks for money, how do you tell if they really need it? ", "When someone approaches you on the street and asks for money, how do you tell if they really need it? ", "When someone approaches you on the street and asks for money, how do you tell if they really need it? ", "When someone approaches you on the street and asks for money, how do you tell if they really need it? ", "When someone approaches you on the street and asks for money, how do you tell if they really need it? ", "When someone approaches you on the street and asks for money, how do you tell if they really need it? ", "When someone approaches you on the street and asks for money, how do you tell if they really need it? ", "When someone approaches you on the street and asks for money, how do you tell if they really need it? ", "When someone approaches you on the street and asks for money, how do you tell if they really need it? ", "When someone approaches you on the street and asks for money, how do you tell if they really need it? ", "When someone approaches you on the street and asks for money, how do you tell if they really need it? ", "When someone approaches you on the street and asks for money, how do you tell if they really need it? ", "When someone approaches you on the street and asks for money, how do you tell if they really need it? ", "When someone approaches you on the street and asks for money, how do you tell if they really need it? ", "When someone approaches you on the street and asks for money, how do you tell if they really need it? ", "When someone approaches you on the street and asks for money, how do you tell if they really need it? ", "When someone approaches you on the street and asks for money, how do you tell if they really need it? ", "When someone approaches you on the street and asks for money, how do you tell if they really need it? ", "When someone approaches you on the street and asks for money, how do you tell if they really need it? " ]

[ "Had a guy approach me at a gas station as I was filling up with the \"I need money to buy my baby formula\" line.\n\nI went to the backseat of my car, grabbed a can of formula and told him he could have it, I had bought two. We had just had a baby.\n\nThe look on his face was priceless, he just shook his head and walked away.", "You don't, the compulsion to give goes away after a few weeks. I'd personally donate $10 a week or month to a local homeless shelter or rehab program vs giving to people on the street. ", "I always offer to buy them food, or give them leftovers that I have recently taken from a restaurant. If the person is truly asking for money to feed themselves, they'll jump at the opportunity to have someone buy them a sandwich and a bottle of water.\n\nThere are some extremely kind and genuine buskers out there though. There's one guy in a city near me who sits on the same corner 2-3 days a week. He's a disabled veteran; he has a home, he does odd jobs that he can manage to do with his disability, but he still struggles to get by. He also has a really awesome dog. When I used to work in that city, I would give him a few dollars every time I saw him and have a chat for a few minutes after I got off work. He would give me a treat to give to his dog. You could tell this man was very genuine, just in an unfortunate situation that he's trying to make the best of. Honestly though, he's the only person in that city I would give money to.\n\n", "So are you walking or driving? if walking to you carry a bag?\nA few things I've done - \nmcdonalds gift card - keep a $5 one on me and give to the person that really really looks hungry. I've stopped doing that just because its a hassle to get them and it might not be useful for the person when they need it if they aren't near one. \nI now drive for uber/lyft. I regularly have snacks for myself, and make it a point to carry extra granola bars. if someone is on the corner when I'm at a light and asking for something, I offer one. \nEven if they are looking to buy drugs or alcohol, most people that are in that situation are addicted to something, and are hungry. \nMany comments say its by choice, and it may start that way, but it eventually becomes a cyclical situation that is hard to get out of. This doesn't mean they can't, and they shouldn't use the services in the city, but the question I always ask myself is what is happening right now.\nIs the person in front of me hungry now. If so I'll feed them if I can. If they need a shirt, I'll grab an old t-shirt from my trunk. if I've got a spare bottle of water, I'll give it to them. sometimes I'll give them a dollar or some spare change. \nI don't know their situation, and I'm not going to make assumptions. I can be a decent human being and take care of the need I seen in front of me, or I can become jaded and suspect the worst of people.\nI would rather be the sucker than leave someone truly in need of a bite to eat going hungry. and no matter what I can't tell the difference usually. But for the $0.32 granola bar I give away every couple of days I sleep knowing I could have made someones day just a little bit better. ", "I don't ever give money to people asking on the street. The few percent lost to overhead expenses by donating to a charity I trust and have investigated see[m](http://i.imgur.com/8HsBdSS.jpg)s a much better route overall.\n\nThat said, in my country anyone who is on the street is there by choice or unwilling to ask for help - I found it much harder to do that when traveling third world countries where I know there is no social net, but I still stick to it.", "You can't. Life on the streets is so shitty though that I don't really blame people for spending the small amount they do get on drugs or alcohol. ", "I live in the city of Chicago and get approached daily by people asking me if I can give them money. Sometimes I offer to go buy them something at a near by 7-11 (there's like one at every corner) or a transit pass (if theyre wanting to go somewhere). People who are really in need of help won't be picky, like someone had already mentioned. I will usually just give whatever change I have in my pocket too. I feel like the majority out there actually need help and there are a few bad apples. You should give money out of the kindness of your heart, if they feel the need to lie to you about it then that's something that they have to live with not you. You tried to be helpful.", "Instead of money give them a lecture on your vision of virtue and sin and explain to them that you will only give them money if they happen to be the sort of homeless person you approve of instead of the yucky kind who drinks *alcohol* ", "I ask myself, are they me? If the answers yes, I give them money. But if the answers no, I mumble something about only having a debit card and walk away.", "As a formerly homeless person, I know the pan handling game very well. (I never could stomach it myself)\n\n9 times out of 10 your money is going to be used to buy beer or drugs. \n\nHere's your life pro tip:\n\nIf someone asks for money, and you want to help them, ask what they need it for, and get that instead. (Someone needs food, go buy him/her something to eat. etc)\n\nIf he/she is being honest, then you're doing more good than giving them some pocket change, and if they are just raising coin for less than necessary items (Beer/drugs) then you're going to see right through them anyway.\n\nIt's also a good idea to take note of the local charities, warming-shelters, etc, in the area and provide this info. I personally avoided the shelters due to disease and violence, however when I was first in my predicament, it would have been good info to know.\n\nAs a former homeless person, I have a lot of empathy for people in the same situation, so I do the above when I can.", "well you can offer to buy them a ticket/food/etc - those genuinely in need will not be picky. \n\nThat said, this can be used against you - a common tactic now is for people to offer to take you to the hostel and you can give the money straight over on their behalf - firstly this involves going off somewhere with a random stranger, but secondly they'll say \"oh by the way the hostel doesn't open for a couple of hours but you don't mind waiting do you? Just to make sure I have somewhere to sleep tonight.\" Of course no-one can be bothered to wait, which leaves you with taking it on trust, with no way of verifying, or not giving them anything.\n\nTo be honest I generally go with not giving them money.\n", "Look, I don't know how is it in the USA, but in Brazil, things are a little \"hardcore\".\n\nI used to ask what the beggar wanted to buy with the money and I would buy it for them, until my friend went into a drugstore and got burgled by the beggar. Then I started just giving my changes (if I had any) for those who asked me money, but they complained because it was a low amount of money, so I stopped giving them at all.\n\nThe only reason I give money for anyone is if they are selling something, like a handmade necklace or wristlet, even if I'm not going to use them, at least ppl spend time doing that and they should be rewarded for it. \n\nIf they are going to buy drugs or food, it is not my business. I've just rewarded them for doing something for money instead of giving away money for a lazy beggar.", "Caution- avoid pulling out your full wallet in front of beggars, especially if they look like they can outrun you.", "You never, ever will. I just look them square in the eye and say \"I'm sorry, but I don't give hand-outs\".\n\nLook up a local homeless shelter and donate there if you feel the need to donate.", "One time, I was approached by a guy in nice clothes asking for money (IIRC for a coffee). He was wearing nicer clothes than I was, and when I said no, he asked what kind of Christian I was. I suggest putting on the \"city face\", which means not smiling, and avoiding making eye contact, and preferably moving at a good pace. You will still get the automatic \"got any change\" from people sitting along the way, but you will get fewer requests.\n\nYou can do more good by giving the money to a food pantry, even if the person is going to buy food. That same money will feed a few people. If you want to be nice, find out where the destitute can pick up a meal and be ready to direct those who ask for a handout to them (they will likely already know).\n\nLPT: You should keep your bus fare/ticket and possibly a buck or two in your pocket, not in your wallet, so you reduce how many times you expose your wallet.", "Just talk to them, it's pretty easy to catch on after a while. I don't really care anymore if they're trying to scam me unless it's obvious (new clothes, smartphone, excruciatingly long story about finding Jesus, etc.) or if I see them often enough to conclude that they're the type. It's sometimes hard to tell who needs charity and who doesn't, but I'm fine with wasting a few dollars on a scam if it ever helps someone who actually needs it.", "If you have a desire to help then donate to a local charity that helps homeless or those in need. Also keep contacts for places that help people that you can give out when people ask. \n\n\nWhere I live, people holding signs by traffic lights are almost never homeless. They make more money from that then a real job.\n\n\nIf I were to gauge it, then see how long it looks like since they had a bath/shower. For guys, if their facial hair is in order and they hair is not greasy then they might actually NOT be homeless. Even then I would avoid cash. If you want to help then keep some gift cards to hand out.", "I get asked all the time at gas stations. Usually it's for gas and I'll say i'll pump them a couple bucks of gas. Usually they just walk away. Other times I'll just say, \"No thanks, I just bought a new toaster the other day\" while going about my business. I use this one at the mall when the Kiosk people try to get you to check out their cellphones and what not as well. You get a weird confused look.\n", "carry gift cards with you. if you're feeling generous give them a mcdonalds or subway gift card to make sure they have to spend it on food", "When they are willing to accept you purchasing food or a bus ticket for them instead of giving them money, it is usually a good sign that they are really needing it. I live in Chicago and I know of a few homeless communes where they are willfully homeless, but I am willing to give them food, not money.", "The people that don't ask you for money but are obviously homeless are the ones I help. They usually have too much pride to ask for help or go to a shelter even if they really need it. \n\nSource: Was homeless for some time and had too much pride to ask for free handouts. Finding a quarter on the floor used to be a dream come true. ", "Me personally if I see the person is wearing anything nice I say no because if he needed the money that bad he could sell his stuff. I'm more experienced with people begging for money because on public transportation in Philadelphia there's so many junkies and hobos. I generally donate to people who are old or disabled especially women. I rarely donate to people who are in tragic situations, I feel like those are scams.", "If you feel like giving some poor devil a dollar that day, give it to them. If not, don't. You must be a young'n, trying to put protocol on generosity and stuff.", "If you are frequently in an area you get to know the regulars. When I worked in a city I often saw several street people as I walked to and from lunch. The first time they ask for money I offer to buy them something while i'm getting my lunch. A slice of pizza or a sandwich or hamburger. \n\nAfter a few months as I would see them I'd just ask if they wanted something as I walked past. They were all grateful and friendly as I got to know them. ", "If they really need money, they would be working for it like digging through trash cans, picking up cans, etc. that's how I've always been able to tell the difference. Beggars get mad when you give them anything else but money. Especially when you hand them a stack of job applications that you collected for a moment like this. 😂", "I too moved from a VERY rural area to a big city (a year ago now, wow!), and this was hard for me to get used to as well. I hardly ever give them money, however if I'm driving home or whatever and I'm at a stop light and someone approaches my window, I'll give them a snack I have leftover from the day (like a granola bar, almonds, whatever). I figure they must need food, too, and that way you know you're not feeding into any vices such as alcohol or drugs.", "I have 2 plans. I've never needed plan B.\n\nA: A meal or food item. Y'all have that covered. This works well here and if you're nice you always get this and/or a have a good day from me. Recently I came across 2 people that devoured what I game them because they were experiencing starvation, face to face with me who could fix it!\n\nB: A penny and a conversation. I am the study group leader for a coding school that's free. PM me if interested, really. Anyone who's fake will get my long introduction. Never needed but I wish I had it sooner.\n\nThese fakes are out there in droves and luckily we all have a less than half a chance to run across them. However, you could literally be someone's first meal that day. The Bad: my wife gave someone a ten at an exit ramp and we watched in horror in the mirrors as their limo came and picked them up - about a dozen years ago. I say in this light it might be useful to have a Plan B on hand.", "Generally speaking I don't carry cash so it's not a big deal, but I was in a different city earlier this year and a guy gave me this big song and dance about how he forgot his wallet, etc. could I give him a few bucks to put some gas in his car. When I told him that I didn't have any cash, he wanted me to follow him to a gas station so I could use a cr", "> I know most of these money really want money for drugs or alcohol\n\nit can be even worse. in my hometown there are organized groups that are cashing in on that.", "99% of the people who ask for money on the street want it for drugs and/or alcohol. Take that into consideration. ", "I never give people money because ur tax dollars are going to them. Government is giving them money whether they are lazy or veterans. I've done research on hobos depending where they ask for money (high traffic areas) they can make up to $50-800 an hour. The visuals of the hobos can bring in even more cash (women, missing legs,holding baby). Don't be fooled by these actors. It is actually an occupation. " ]

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[ "When is the best time to purchase airline tickets on discount sites (e.g. Orbitz, Priceline, Hotwire) I'm looking at buying an airline ticket for July 9-12 and my buddy bought his for about $100 less than any of the prices I am currently seeing. Anyone out there have some answers?", "When is the best time to purchase airline tickets on discount sites (e.g. Orbitz, Priceline, Hotwire) I'm looking at buying an airline ticket for July 9-12 and my buddy bought his for about $100 less than any of the prices I am currently seeing. Anyone out there have some answers?", "When is the best time to purchase airline tickets on discount sites (e.g. Orbitz, Priceline, Hotwire) I'm looking at buying an airline ticket for July 9-12 and my buddy bought his for about $100 less than any of the prices I am currently seeing. Anyone out there have some answers?", "When is the best time to purchase airline tickets on discount sites (e.g. Orbitz, Priceline, Hotwire) I'm looking at buying an airline ticket for July 9-12 and my buddy bought his for about $100 less than any of the prices I am currently seeing. Anyone out there have some answers?", "When is the best time to purchase airline tickets on discount sites (e.g. Orbitz, Priceline, Hotwire) I'm looking at buying an airline ticket for July 9-12 and my buddy bought his for about $100 less than any of the prices I am currently seeing. Anyone out there have some answers?", "When is the best time to purchase airline tickets on discount sites (e.g. Orbitz, Priceline, Hotwire) I'm looking at buying an airline ticket for July 9-12 and my buddy bought his for about $100 less than any of the prices I am currently seeing. Anyone out there have some answers?" ]

[ "Clear your cache and cookies before visiting the same site to search for tickets. They will track how many times you visited and that can have some effect. Also, try kayak.com if you never have before, usually I find the best prices there.", "Prices will literally change by the hour. I've heard midweek will normally have the best prices. Based on my own research, you want to book the flight approximately one month before to get the best price.Use google to find flights. Just search the departure and destination airports and click the flights tab. There you can look at a graph of the various days and price differences. Look at that graph a few times a week for a few weeks to get a good gauge on prices", "My experience says to buy them about 3 months in advanced, and use incognito mode or private browsing whenever checking prices or buying tickets.\nI have been getting pretty good results with Google Flights as of late, but sometimes they don't have a link to buy the tickets from.\nI fly one to three times a years.", "- The Tuesday afternoon thing is legit.\n- Six weeks is about the sweet spot.\n- Search on Bing or Google travel (this is literally the one time that I prefer Bing over Google).\n- Expedia & co. will give you a good sense of what flights are out there and roughly how much they cost, but book from the airline itself.\n- Check Southwest. Their flights never show up on those kinds of searches.\n- Flying at weird times helps a lot (red eyes, first thing in the morning, etc.).", "There's that thing called the 8 week rule... http://www.economist.com/blogs/gulliver/2010/08/when_buy_airline_tickets\n\nBut I think it's just an average. It didn't fit the last time I booked ticket, which was 8 weeks before. The price continued to go down for at least 2-3 more weeks.", "I heard Wednesday nights is when they reset the ticket prices... But then, every airling might do it differently. \nAlso, I try to avoid orbitz ,hotwire, etc. All those sites seem to do is search actual airline websites to find ticket prices. If you had search those airlines websites yourself, you would have got the same price. Except those 3rd party sites add a fee. " ]

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[ "Questions about thrifting clothes (female fashion) 1. What items would you recommend me to thrift and which would you avoid? \n2. What brands that would be good to thrift?\n3. Is thredup better than Poshmark\n4. Is it a good idea to thrift right now with the risk of COVID?", "Questions about thrifting clothes (female fashion) 1. What items would you recommend me to thrift and which would you avoid? \n2. What brands that would be good to thrift?\n3. Is thredup better than Poshmark\n4. Is it a good idea to thrift right now with the risk of COVID?" ]

[ "Jeans are an incredible bargain! Shoes can be great - I always look for brands, and generally run them thru the washer first if i can. Watch out for shirts, they're always lots of tops that you can get new for similar prices in the store or at a place like Marshall's. Underwear, socks is EWWW. Winter coats can be very good but you need an eye for style. Skirts & dresses are amazing, either they're great or they're older than you are lol. I only like thrifting in stores because i like to see it, personally, and all those stores are closed where I'm at. If you can thrift right now, wear a mask, wash the clothes, & you should be fine, but will the stores even be open?", "Get to know \"better\" brands. Thrift stores will price items from Target or Walmart for a couple dollars or same price as retail. Have a rough idea what a certain item would be retail, but if you like it and like it for the price get it. You do you!\n\nCheck, check, check. Check for wear, missing buttons, zippers that don't work, holes and tears. Try it on (after all this is over obviously). \n\nKeep an eye out for special savings, goodwill near me offers a color tags of the week that's 50% off and color tags that are $1. Sometimes coupons can be found online.\n\nSee if there are any consignment shops near you. The quality may be better than regular thrift stores.\n\nThreadup is a company that buys clothes from people for cash/cr" ]

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[ "What to do as the new guy in the office? In regards to making friends, showing your competence and giving a good impression. ", "What to do as the new guy in the office? In regards to making friends, showing your competence and giving a good impression. ", "What to do as the new guy in the office? In regards to making friends, showing your competence and giving a good impression. ", "What to do as the new guy in the office? In regards to making friends, showing your competence and giving a good impression. " ]

[ "Also take a little bit of time to observe the culture of that office first.\n\nI worked in an office for ten years: people there had their own way of doing things and an unspoken \"pecking order\" of staff. And when new people came in, the ones who made friends and got along best were the ones who came in and \"went with the flow.\" They observed how everyone else behaved and just went with it. \n\nThe people who came in over-confident, tried to make \"fun changes\" and who started having lunch with people they liked (and ruined a lot of lunch time traditions by splitting up lunch groups) were seen as people who weren't acknowledging the staff who have been there for years. They would usually end up as outsiders unfortunately. Sounds harsh but offices tend to work like their own little kingdom. \n\nSo asking people questions such as, \"how long have you worked here?\" And \"what do people normally do for lunch?\" and \"do people go out for drinks on a Friday?\" Are better than ignoring the long time standing staff member who looks like a boring old lady but secretly runs the place and has the most respect, or inviting a manager out for lunch who hasn't yet had lunch with other staff who may want that opportunity (which can foster jealousy) and asking to tag along is seen as more humble.\n\nI hope I make sense. I'm just saying enjoy your time, observe for the first week or two and just be yourself. Make small chat every time you're at the photocopier and let people begin to know you. Be open to everyone because you don't know who will end up being your friend and ally. Also, asking people for help can help them trust you. \n\nEnjoy your time, working in office's can be like gaining a new family. I wish you the best of luck! ", "Just be yourself. Chat with the others, and find topics of similar interest to discuss such as sport or technology. Jokes and banter make for good a good start to comradery.", "Learn the relationship dynamics between the current employees. Make friends with the receptionist. The receptionist probably feels like people don't give a shit about them and is always dealing with rude people on the phone or coming in the office. Find the people who have the power to make your job/life easier and grease those wheels. Know when birthdays are and remember them even if you just say something to them. Start a small sports pool if there are people into sports. This will build trust from paying bets and conversation down the road. In general, find out how the machine works and go from there.", "Learn names. You have a small window of time to use the \"sorry, I've learned so many new names recently. Your name was...\" excuse. When you talk to people use their name. It makes them want to learn your name so they don't feel awkward." ]

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[ "Speed up healing process for bitten lips. Hi LPT, I just bit the inside of my lips and was wondering if there was a way to speed up the healing process. Thanks.", "Speed up healing process for bitten lips. Hi LPT, I just bit the inside of my lips and was wondering if there was a way to speed up the healing process. Thanks.", "Speed up healing process for bitten lips. Hi LPT, I just bit the inside of my lips and was wondering if there was a way to speed up the healing process. Thanks." ]

[ "Provided you aren't allergic, you can stop by your local natural pharmacy and pick up some Homeopathic Calendula ointment. I've never had a problem with it and it heals minor irritations quite nicely and quickly. ", "I used to wash my mouth with water, salt and vinegar. It hurts as fuck... but after that you'll be able to eat your meal without noticing the pain of the bite. ", "Nothing that I know of. Just make sure to not fuck with it and it should go away fairly quickly. Thankfully the mouth heals much quicker compared to other parts of the body. " ]

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[ "Balancing your TV volume between dialogue and action scenes I don't have a very expensive TV (or any home theater equipment) and I find myself constantly shifting the volume for movies in order to catch the dialogue and not wake the children/neighbors/half the town when the action starts.\n\nFor example I watched Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves recently on DVD and had to set the TV volume to 100% to hear the quieter lines and to about 15% during battle scenes.\n\nAnyone have any great tips?", "Balancing your TV volume between dialogue and action scenes I don't have a very expensive TV (or any home theater equipment) and I find myself constantly shifting the volume for movies in order to catch the dialogue and not wake the children/neighbors/half the town when the action starts.\n\nFor example I watched Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves recently on DVD and had to set the TV volume to 100% to hear the quieter lines and to about 15% during battle scenes.\n\nAnyone have any great tips?", "Balancing your TV volume between dialogue and action scenes I don't have a very expensive TV (or any home theater equipment) and I find myself constantly shifting the volume for movies in order to catch the dialogue and not wake the children/neighbors/half the town when the action starts.\n\nFor example I watched Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves recently on DVD and had to set the TV volume to 100% to hear the quieter lines and to about 15% during battle scenes.\n\nAnyone have any great tips?", "Balancing your TV volume between dialogue and action scenes I don't have a very expensive TV (or any home theater equipment) and I find myself constantly shifting the volume for movies in order to catch the dialogue and not wake the children/neighbors/half the town when the action starts.\n\nFor example I watched Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves recently on DVD and had to set the TV volume to 100% to hear the quieter lines and to about 15% during battle scenes.\n\nAnyone have any great tips?" ]

[ "MY dad gave up that impossible task. He bought some decent wireless headphones and now doesn't wrestle with that bullshit. ", "Many TV's and amplifiers have a setting to help normalize that problem. It automatically boosts the quiet parts and suppresses the loud parts. \nI think apple TV has a setting for this as well. Many companies call it different things but I will bet that your TV, amp and DVD all have the same feature. ", "just the other day i found myself lowering and increasing the volume every 30sec between 45-75%. Kinda removes the joy and immersion of the movie", "It depends on how you're listening. Most tv's (if made in the last ten years) have a surround sound mode. The issue with a lot of DVDs I'd that they don't remix for 2.1 at all. They take the theatrical 7.2 and then remix for 5.1 and that's about as extreme as they'll go. Check to see if you can set sound to 2.1 on your DVD player sound settings and check your tv settings to see if there's a 5.1 setting oo. \n\nIf you are still having no luck, a sound bar may be your solution. " ]

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[ "How to create a regular sleeping pattern when you sleep through alarms and are still out of work for lockdown I work a 9-5 job, but a combination of stuff has destroyed the sleeping pattern I got around those hours. I've got a lot stacked against me at the minute to get it fixed. \n\nA: When I hear an alarm, my half-awake brain makes a snap decision on whether or not I have to be up. No work? Nah, turn alarm off and go back to sleep. Even like, puzzle alarms and stuff. My half-awake brain can work around that. Finish puzzles, or do a work around to just cancel the alarm, and go back to sleep. I'm barely conscious, so I really struggle to force myself awake. Hell man, I live in the city centre, and over the road from a building site. Still sleep through it all.\n\nB: Furlough. I'm still out of work for lockdown. And, given I work in events, probably still will be for a while. So I've got no solid reason to wake up in the morning. Everything I do with my day, I do in my own time. So half-awake me, hearing the alarm, thinks 'Eh, I'm in no rush to write more of my book. Back to sleep'.\n\nC: Coming off anti-depressants. I'm no longer a super sad boy, which is good news. The bad news is that withdrawal from them causes insomnia. Since I'm weening off, meaning one every two nights, I usually end up having a whole night awake, then making up for it the next night when I have one with 15 hours sleep. Which just obliterates any attempt to have a 9-12 waking pattern when I get up at 3 in the afternoon.\n\nSo yeah, a brain that says to ignore alarms unless I've got a reason to get up that can't be held off, and anti-depressant withdrawal insomnia. When I get up at 3pm, going to bed 9 hours later... I'm just not tired enough to sleep. It's doing my head in. And I need a regular pattern back. Any tips guys?\n\nThanks", "How to create a regular sleeping pattern when you sleep through alarms and are still out of work for lockdown I work a 9-5 job, but a combination of stuff has destroyed the sleeping pattern I got around those hours. I've got a lot stacked against me at the minute to get it fixed. \n\nA: When I hear an alarm, my half-awake brain makes a snap decision on whether or not I have to be up. No work? Nah, turn alarm off and go back to sleep. Even like, puzzle alarms and stuff. My half-awake brain can work around that. Finish puzzles, or do a work around to just cancel the alarm, and go back to sleep. I'm barely conscious, so I really struggle to force myself awake. Hell man, I live in the city centre, and over the road from a building site. Still sleep through it all.\n\nB: Furlough. I'm still out of work for lockdown. And, given I work in events, probably still will be for a while. So I've got no solid reason to wake up in the morning. Everything I do with my day, I do in my own time. So half-awake me, hearing the alarm, thinks 'Eh, I'm in no rush to write more of my book. Back to sleep'.\n\nC: Coming off anti-depressants. I'm no longer a super sad boy, which is good news. The bad news is that withdrawal from them causes insomnia. Since I'm weening off, meaning one every two nights, I usually end up having a whole night awake, then making up for it the next night when I have one with 15 hours sleep. Which just obliterates any attempt to have a 9-12 waking pattern when I get up at 3 in the afternoon.\n\nSo yeah, a brain that says to ignore alarms unless I've got a reason to get up that can't be held off, and anti-depressant withdrawal insomnia. When I get up at 3pm, going to bed 9 hours later... I'm just not tired enough to sleep. It's doing my head in. And I need a regular pattern back. Any tips guys?\n\nThanks", "How to create a regular sleeping pattern when you sleep through alarms and are still out of work for lockdown I work a 9-5 job, but a combination of stuff has destroyed the sleeping pattern I got around those hours. I've got a lot stacked against me at the minute to get it fixed. \n\nA: When I hear an alarm, my half-awake brain makes a snap decision on whether or not I have to be up. No work? Nah, turn alarm off and go back to sleep. Even like, puzzle alarms and stuff. My half-awake brain can work around that. Finish puzzles, or do a work around to just cancel the alarm, and go back to sleep. I'm barely conscious, so I really struggle to force myself awake. Hell man, I live in the city centre, and over the road from a building site. Still sleep through it all.\n\nB: Furlough. I'm still out of work for lockdown. And, given I work in events, probably still will be for a while. So I've got no solid reason to wake up in the morning. Everything I do with my day, I do in my own time. So half-awake me, hearing the alarm, thinks 'Eh, I'm in no rush to write more of my book. Back to sleep'.\n\nC: Coming off anti-depressants. I'm no longer a super sad boy, which is good news. The bad news is that withdrawal from them causes insomnia. Since I'm weening off, meaning one every two nights, I usually end up having a whole night awake, then making up for it the next night when I have one with 15 hours sleep. Which just obliterates any attempt to have a 9-12 waking pattern when I get up at 3 in the afternoon.\n\nSo yeah, a brain that says to ignore alarms unless I've got a reason to get up that can't be held off, and anti-depressant withdrawal insomnia. When I get up at 3pm, going to bed 9 hours later... I'm just not tired enough to sleep. It's doing my head in. And I need a regular pattern back. Any tips guys?\n\nThanks", "How to create a regular sleeping pattern when you sleep through alarms and are still out of work for lockdown I work a 9-5 job, but a combination of stuff has destroyed the sleeping pattern I got around those hours. I've got a lot stacked against me at the minute to get it fixed. \n\nA: When I hear an alarm, my half-awake brain makes a snap decision on whether or not I have to be up. No work? Nah, turn alarm off and go back to sleep. Even like, puzzle alarms and stuff. My half-awake brain can work around that. Finish puzzles, or do a work around to just cancel the alarm, and go back to sleep. I'm barely conscious, so I really struggle to force myself awake. Hell man, I live in the city centre, and over the road from a building site. Still sleep through it all.\n\nB: Furlough. I'm still out of work for lockdown. And, given I work in events, probably still will be for a while. So I've got no solid reason to wake up in the morning. Everything I do with my day, I do in my own time. So half-awake me, hearing the alarm, thinks 'Eh, I'm in no rush to write more of my book. Back to sleep'.\n\nC: Coming off anti-depressants. I'm no longer a super sad boy, which is good news. The bad news is that withdrawal from them causes insomnia. Since I'm weening off, meaning one every two nights, I usually end up having a whole night awake, then making up for it the next night when I have one with 15 hours sleep. Which just obliterates any attempt to have a 9-12 waking pattern when I get up at 3 in the afternoon.\n\nSo yeah, a brain that says to ignore alarms unless I've got a reason to get up that can't be held off, and anti-depressant withdrawal insomnia. When I get up at 3pm, going to bed 9 hours later... I'm just not tired enough to sleep. It's doing my head in. And I need a regular pattern back. Any tips guys?\n\nThanks" ]

[ "Go to sleep on time, and at a normal time. Choose a bedtime AND STICK TO IT. also choose something to do in the morning, whether it’s driving somewhere or going on a run or taking a shower, having just one thing you have to do will get you out of bed.", "1. Get outside as soon as you can when you wake up. The body reacts and wakes up to natural sunlight in ways no other light can. \n\n2. Don't spend time in your bedroom during the day. The key is to make your brain associate that environment with sleep.\n\n3. Consider taking a small dose of melatonin before bedtime\n\n4. Make sure your living area is clean and stress free \n\n5. Maintain regular meal times. This is a huge input for your body's circadian rhythm.", "See if \"resetting\" your internal clock will work. It usually does for me. Let's say I want to get up at 8am and go to bed at 10pm from now on. Day 1 I wake up at whatever time. Doesn't matter. But I have to stay awake until 10pm on Day 2. Usually, for me, 10am on Day 2 is where I struggle to stay awake, but fight it hard. Do whatever you have to in order to stay awake. When you go to bed at 10pm, set an alarm for 8am. Hell, set multiple alarms for 8am so you have to move to get to them. I'm usually pretty tired still on Day 3, but no naps. Wait until 10pm to sleep", " I have a circadian rhythm sleep disorder, so I have had a few years of figuring this out. Here’s my best advice:\n\nMelatonin 4 hours before you want to be asleep. Yes, 4 hours. You also only need 1 or 2mg. 5/10 is totally unnecessary.\n\nGet a lamp that is designed to wake you up with simulated sunlight. It should go up to 10,000 lux to be effective. The brand Circadian Optics makes really nice looking ones.\n\nI second what someone said about regular mealtimes. I used to eat for the first time at 4pm, second at 10pm, and third at 3am. Which is basically breakfast, lunch, dinner shifted way later. Changing this made a big difference for me.\n\nGo to bed at the same time every day, even if you haven’t been awake for “long enough.”\n\nPick a favorite activity and only let yourself do it before a certain time in the morning. For example, “I want to get up before 10am because that’s my video game time.”\n\nAbove all, try and be gentle with yourself about this. It’s so easy to beat yourself up about waking up late and staying up late. The most important thing is that you are sleeping enough, even if that’s at weird times." ]

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[ "how to stop myself from going back to bed after turning off the alarm clock Sounds stupid right? I have one of those alarms that rolls around the floor making annoying noises until you pick it up and turn it off. I even use the Wakie app but most of the time I just send the callers to voice mail (sorry). \n\nAt one point I even used an alarm that required me to scan a certain qr code to turn off. I put the qr code across the hallway but still found myself trudging back to my bed instead of towards something more productive, let's say the shower. Any tips?\n\nOh, yea I'm blind as a bat without my glasses so I manage to do all this while not being able to see 2 feet in front of me.\n\ntl;dr my tempurpedic bed calls to me like a siren in the morning", "how to stop myself from going back to bed after turning off the alarm clock Sounds stupid right? I have one of those alarms that rolls around the floor making annoying noises until you pick it up and turn it off. I even use the Wakie app but most of the time I just send the callers to voice mail (sorry). \n\nAt one point I even used an alarm that required me to scan a certain qr code to turn off. I put the qr code across the hallway but still found myself trudging back to my bed instead of towards something more productive, let's say the shower. Any tips?\n\nOh, yea I'm blind as a bat without my glasses so I manage to do all this while not being able to see 2 feet in front of me.\n\ntl;dr my tempurpedic bed calls to me like a siren in the morning", "how to stop myself from going back to bed after turning off the alarm clock Sounds stupid right? I have one of those alarms that rolls around the floor making annoying noises until you pick it up and turn it off. I even use the Wakie app but most of the time I just send the callers to voice mail (sorry). \n\nAt one point I even used an alarm that required me to scan a certain qr code to turn off. I put the qr code across the hallway but still found myself trudging back to my bed instead of towards something more productive, let's say the shower. Any tips?\n\nOh, yea I'm blind as a bat without my glasses so I manage to do all this while not being able to see 2 feet in front of me.\n\ntl;dr my tempurpedic bed calls to me like a siren in the morning", "how to stop myself from going back to bed after turning off the alarm clock Sounds stupid right? I have one of those alarms that rolls around the floor making annoying noises until you pick it up and turn it off. I even use the Wakie app but most of the time I just send the callers to voice mail (sorry). \n\nAt one point I even used an alarm that required me to scan a certain qr code to turn off. I put the qr code across the hallway but still found myself trudging back to my bed instead of towards something more productive, let's say the shower. Any tips?\n\nOh, yea I'm blind as a bat without my glasses so I manage to do all this while not being able to see 2 feet in front of me.\n\ntl;dr my tempurpedic bed calls to me like a siren in the morning", "how to stop myself from going back to bed after turning off the alarm clock Sounds stupid right? I have one of those alarms that rolls around the floor making annoying noises until you pick it up and turn it off. I even use the Wakie app but most of the time I just send the callers to voice mail (sorry). \n\nAt one point I even used an alarm that required me to scan a certain qr code to turn off. I put the qr code across the hallway but still found myself trudging back to my bed instead of towards something more productive, let's say the shower. Any tips?\n\nOh, yea I'm blind as a bat without my glasses so I manage to do all this while not being able to see 2 feet in front of me.\n\ntl;dr my tempurpedic bed calls to me like a siren in the morning", "how to stop myself from going back to bed after turning off the alarm clock Sounds stupid right? I have one of those alarms that rolls around the floor making annoying noises until you pick it up and turn it off. I even use the Wakie app but most of the time I just send the callers to voice mail (sorry). \n\nAt one point I even used an alarm that required me to scan a certain qr code to turn off. I put the qr code across the hallway but still found myself trudging back to my bed instead of towards something more productive, let's say the shower. Any tips?\n\nOh, yea I'm blind as a bat without my glasses so I manage to do all this while not being able to see 2 feet in front of me.\n\ntl;dr my tempurpedic bed calls to me like a siren in the morning", "how to stop myself from going back to bed after turning off the alarm clock Sounds stupid right? I have one of those alarms that rolls around the floor making annoying noises until you pick it up and turn it off. I even use the Wakie app but most of the time I just send the callers to voice mail (sorry). \n\nAt one point I even used an alarm that required me to scan a certain qr code to turn off. I put the qr code across the hallway but still found myself trudging back to my bed instead of towards something more productive, let's say the shower. Any tips?\n\nOh, yea I'm blind as a bat without my glasses so I manage to do all this while not being able to see 2 feet in front of me.\n\ntl;dr my tempurpedic bed calls to me like a siren in the morning", "how to stop myself from going back to bed after turning off the alarm clock Sounds stupid right? I have one of those alarms that rolls around the floor making annoying noises until you pick it up and turn it off. I even use the Wakie app but most of the time I just send the callers to voice mail (sorry). \n\nAt one point I even used an alarm that required me to scan a certain qr code to turn off. I put the qr code across the hallway but still found myself trudging back to my bed instead of towards something more productive, let's say the shower. Any tips?\n\nOh, yea I'm blind as a bat without my glasses so I manage to do all this while not being able to see 2 feet in front of me.\n\ntl;dr my tempurpedic bed calls to me like a siren in the morning", "how to stop myself from going back to bed after turning off the alarm clock Sounds stupid right? I have one of those alarms that rolls around the floor making annoying noises until you pick it up and turn it off. I even use the Wakie app but most of the time I just send the callers to voice mail (sorry). \n\nAt one point I even used an alarm that required me to scan a certain qr code to turn off. I put the qr code across the hallway but still found myself trudging back to my bed instead of towards something more productive, let's say the shower. Any tips?\n\nOh, yea I'm blind as a bat without my glasses so I manage to do all this while not being able to see 2 feet in front of me.\n\ntl;dr my tempurpedic bed calls to me like a siren in the morning", "how to stop myself from going back to bed after turning off the alarm clock Sounds stupid right? I have one of those alarms that rolls around the floor making annoying noises until you pick it up and turn it off. I even use the Wakie app but most of the time I just send the callers to voice mail (sorry). \n\nAt one point I even used an alarm that required me to scan a certain qr code to turn off. I put the qr code across the hallway but still found myself trudging back to my bed instead of towards something more productive, let's say the shower. Any tips?\n\nOh, yea I'm blind as a bat without my glasses so I manage to do all this while not being able to see 2 feet in front of me.\n\ntl;dr my tempurpedic bed calls to me like a siren in the morning", "how to stop myself from going back to bed after turning off the alarm clock Sounds stupid right? I have one of those alarms that rolls around the floor making annoying noises until you pick it up and turn it off. I even use the Wakie app but most of the time I just send the callers to voice mail (sorry). \n\nAt one point I even used an alarm that required me to scan a certain qr code to turn off. I put the qr code across the hallway but still found myself trudging back to my bed instead of towards something more productive, let's say the shower. Any tips?\n\nOh, yea I'm blind as a bat without my glasses so I manage to do all this while not being able to see 2 feet in front of me.\n\ntl;dr my tempurpedic bed calls to me like a siren in the morning", "how to stop myself from going back to bed after turning off the alarm clock Sounds stupid right? I have one of those alarms that rolls around the floor making annoying noises until you pick it up and turn it off. I even use the Wakie app but most of the time I just send the callers to voice mail (sorry). \n\nAt one point I even used an alarm that required me to scan a certain qr code to turn off. I put the qr code across the hallway but still found myself trudging back to my bed instead of towards something more productive, let's say the shower. Any tips?\n\nOh, yea I'm blind as a bat without my glasses so I manage to do all this while not being able to see 2 feet in front of me.\n\ntl;dr my tempurpedic bed calls to me like a siren in the morning", "how to stop myself from going back to bed after turning off the alarm clock Sounds stupid right? I have one of those alarms that rolls around the floor making annoying noises until you pick it up and turn it off. I even use the Wakie app but most of the time I just send the callers to voice mail (sorry). \n\nAt one point I even used an alarm that required me to scan a certain qr code to turn off. I put the qr code across the hallway but still found myself trudging back to my bed instead of towards something more productive, let's say the shower. Any tips?\n\nOh, yea I'm blind as a bat without my glasses so I manage to do all this while not being able to see 2 feet in front of me.\n\ntl;dr my tempurpedic bed calls to me like a siren in the morning", "how to stop myself from going back to bed after turning off the alarm clock Sounds stupid right? I have one of those alarms that rolls around the floor making annoying noises until you pick it up and turn it off. I even use the Wakie app but most of the time I just send the callers to voice mail (sorry). \n\nAt one point I even used an alarm that required me to scan a certain qr code to turn off. I put the qr code across the hallway but still found myself trudging back to my bed instead of towards something more productive, let's say the shower. Any tips?\n\nOh, yea I'm blind as a bat without my glasses so I manage to do all this while not being able to see 2 feet in front of me.\n\ntl;dr my tempurpedic bed calls to me like a siren in the morning" ]

[ "For me, I keep my iphone with headphones plugged in right next to my alarm clock. When I wake up, I instinctively shut off the alarm clock but also force myself to grab the phone, put the headphones in my ears, and listen to some energetic, fast paced music. After about 30 seconds, I remember all the shit I gotta do today and why I need to wake up now, and then I can force myself awake. \n\nIt's all about getting over that \"just woken up\" mind that doesn't remember it's responsibilities and just wants to fall back into bed. ", "I had this problem when i was in my teens. My stupid but effective solution was an alarm clock at some distance of the bed and a glass of water. When alarm rang I got out of bed, immediately emptied the glass on my pillow/bed and went to turn off the alarm. A bit cold turkey but it's the only thing that worked for me.", "Try throwing your covers off the bed when you get up. Especially in the winter.\n\nYour bed will not be nice and cozy warm anymore.", "Roll out of bed. Get your feet on the floor and start your morning routine as fast as you can, before you have a chance to think about what you're doing. If I make my bed, I'm way less likely to crawl back in. It's definitely hard convincing myself to do this, but if I do then I'm up and awake the first time.", "I took apart my alarm clock and put the speaker in my room. The actual alarm clock is in the bathroom. Clothes and towel were placed the night before.", "I drink a glass of water right before bed. When my alarm goes off I need to get up and walk to the bathroom and go pee. This gives me like 3 minutes of things I HAVE to do before going back to bed, and even if I snooze it pits a very short limit on how long sleepySlashveto can snooze. Either way, that 3 minutes is long enough to make turning the alarm off and getting dressed easier.", "You can't make any outside force keep you awake. It's a matter of sheer will, determination, and dedication every. single. morning. Wake up, suffer through it, do it again, day after day. If you're getting a healthy amount of sleep, it will get easier, I promise. I used to be pissed if I woke up before 1pm. Now my alarm is set for 4am and I have naturally started waking up just after 330", "Get a high fiber cereal. I use Total Fiber. Eat about 30g of fiber at the time you want to wake up. The next day, you will have this overwhelming urge to take a crap at that time. The train must come through the station. The train runs on time.", "Try getting a dawn simulator alarm clock, like the one made my Philips. It's your own personal sunrise and the light gently gets brighter until the time you set to get up, then it can play a nature sound or the radio or no sound. It's all very gradual yet effective at waking you up.", "I just bought the Sleep Tracker Alarm for Android and its helped wake me up when I've been in lighter sleep. It cost a buck, but it was worth it. There is a similar app for iPhone as well", "I heard it may help to do something enjoyable immediately upon waking, playing a game or eating some candy. I'm lucky enough to be able to sleep with my window wide open and I think the cold of night helps me fall asleep, while the bird songs / sun in the morning helps me to rise. Less preferable : I've noticed that after bashing my knee on my bed frame on my way to making morning water, it seems significantly easier to stay awake.", "I have the same problem myself--some days/weeks are better than others--but I'm glad to share with you the methods I currently use (in addition to umpteen doctor's appointments to try and get to the root of this):\n\n1) An alarm clock that [gradually fills the room](http://smile.amazon.com/Philips-HF3500-60-Wake-Up-Light/dp/B00F0W1RIW/) with natural-like light\n\n2) An alarm clock for the deaf, [which shakes my bed](http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002P33AC/) (and has a very useful snooze feature!)\n\n3) A phone alarm that triggers either talk radio (when it was football season) or podcasts, so there's loud talking in the background, about something that even interests me, to boot.\n\n4) A backup battery-operated alarm clock to make obnoxious noises at me when all else fails.\n\nSo yes, redundant alarms are enormously necessary for me! I usually actually get up just under 1h from when they start. YMMV, and I sincerely hope your waking-up troubles aren't as dire as mine are! Best of luck, fellow redditor!", "Have you tried pressing snooze and having multiple alarms, or making your alarm some obnoxiously loud song that jolts you awake? I like to leave the curtains or blinds up too, so your body naturally adjusts to the light of sunrise, and makes the wake up a little less painful. It really is a matter of self discipline tho. In the end only you can make the change for yourself, no amount of alarms is going to change you. \nBe the change you want to see, even if it isn't what you want in the heat of the moment :)", "Caffeine pills. 100mg with a glass of water on your bedside table. Alarm goes off, pill goes down, snooze gets pressed. 15 minutes later you're not staying in bed." ]

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[ "How to get PVC glue off of a deck without ruining the paint. Long story short I got some PVC glue on my deck on accident, how do I get it off?", "How to get PVC glue off of a deck without ruining the paint. Long story short I got some PVC glue on my deck on accident, how do I get it off?" ]

[ "easiest thing might be to pull the board and get the paint color matched at a sherwin williams and just paint and put a whole new board down. ", "You didn't say what finish, if any is on the deck. Paint? Solid stain? Penetrating stain? Nothing? If the adhesive is in the form of a lump try scrapping it loose. If it penetrated the wood, it's there forever. Any solvent will ruin the finish. If it's solid stain, you can probably scrape sand or anything to get off the adhesive then refinish the area.with two coats " ]

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[ "remove molten plastic from underside of a metal pan. Dear Community, \n\nas the title states, I have a pan I accidentaly put on my plastic cutting board while it was hot... so some playstic did melt on the underside, and I cannot use the pan at all. Did not find any useful tips on the interwebs, so I would like to aks for your tips. \n\nthe pan is from a pretty expensive set, so scratching it off would be a no go.\nit is from stainless steel.\n\nThanks in advance!", "remove molten plastic from underside of a metal pan. Dear Community, \n\nas the title states, I have a pan I accidentaly put on my plastic cutting board while it was hot... so some playstic did melt on the underside, and I cannot use the pan at all. Did not find any useful tips on the interwebs, so I would like to aks for your tips. \n\nthe pan is from a pretty expensive set, so scratching it off would be a no go.\nit is from stainless steel.\n\nThanks in advance!", "remove molten plastic from underside of a metal pan. Dear Community, \n\nas the title states, I have a pan I accidentaly put on my plastic cutting board while it was hot... so some playstic did melt on the underside, and I cannot use the pan at all. Did not find any useful tips on the interwebs, so I would like to aks for your tips. \n\nthe pan is from a pretty expensive set, so scratching it off would be a no go.\nit is from stainless steel.\n\nThanks in advance!" ]

[ "You might also try going the other way and freezing the pan. The plastic might become brittle enough to remove", "Depending on how much has melted to the pan, you might be able to pour boiling water over the plastic to soften it enough to scrape off with something like a spatula - just be careful and do it with minimal splashing.", "If the pan and handle are oven-safe, turn it upside down and heat on a low temp until the plastic starts to melt. Wipe it off with a paper towel and repeat. Doing it in layers keeps from risking more damage to the pan. " ]

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[ "What's the best way to make sure a group of people you invite are available? There's this small group of people I hang with who are always on the go, and every time we try to set up a group get together it turns into a long email chain to who's available on what weekend and so forth. There's always this one person who replies a bit later than everyone else and she'll end up not available that weekend but available some other weekends. And we have to start the process all over (setting a new date) and it becomes frustrating after a while.\n\nShould I just start off by asking them to list their free upcoming weekends? Also it's not like I have access to their Outlook calendar like I can at work to check their availability.", "What's the best way to make sure a group of people you invite are available? There's this small group of people I hang with who are always on the go, and every time we try to set up a group get together it turns into a long email chain to who's available on what weekend and so forth. There's always this one person who replies a bit later than everyone else and she'll end up not available that weekend but available some other weekends. And we have to start the process all over (setting a new date) and it becomes frustrating after a while.\n\nShould I just start off by asking them to list their free upcoming weekends? Also it's not like I have access to their Outlook calendar like I can at work to check their availability." ]

[ "scheduling something with a bunch of people can be a clusterfuck. first off, don't ask when they are available. ask when they are unavailable. another method is to just pick a date and see who can make it or not. it's almost impossible to get 100% commit rate with a large group of people depending on how impt the thing is. ", "One method is to plan something way in advance. It may suck, but planning three months out usually means everyone can make it; very few other events are planned that far ahead except birthdays or vacations.\n\nIf a lot of your buddies have kids, schedule something kid-friendly. Better yet try to find something that is kid-friendly, but shifts to adults-only after a while. Street festivals are good for this as crowds tend to shift after kids' bedtimes. \n\nSometimes having a drop by window, such as a BBQ at your place, can increase attendance. They just won't be all attending at the same time. \n\nDepending on your friends, having a definite start time can increase commitment and avoid the 'whenever' issue. \n\nAnother benefit to planning far ahead is you can see clearly who will flake. Some people will agree to come, but then cancel when something better comes along. They are the 'nothing better to do than hang out with you' friends. In other words, not really friends at all. \n\nAre there any feuds in the group? Some people may be playing the 'I will go only if Sally doesn't go' game, but keeping that info to themselves. Recent break-ups and people cheating are a very common attendance conflict situations." ]

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[ "Tips for 1-year progress meeting at work Hi, this month it's been a year since I started working at a company. Next week we will have a meeting to talk about things like how are both sides experiences, what is good and bad and so on.\n\nThe thing is I'm really underpaid at this job and I will ask for pay raise of 30% which sounds a lot by percentage but as the money it's not at all. I know people for simpler jobs get paid more than me. They are generally happy with me, like the work I do. But there are many issues with management, how the planning of projects sucks. And the company is really cheap, I mean very cheap...\n\nHow should I talk at this meeting so that I can get a raise that I deserve but alongside complain about issues without making them angry and not give me a raise at the end. Btw I'm already applying to other jobs, so I shouldn't sound like I will go because I don't have any better options yet.", "Tips for 1-year progress meeting at work Hi, this month it's been a year since I started working at a company. Next week we will have a meeting to talk about things like how are both sides experiences, what is good and bad and so on.\n\nThe thing is I'm really underpaid at this job and I will ask for pay raise of 30% which sounds a lot by percentage but as the money it's not at all. I know people for simpler jobs get paid more than me. They are generally happy with me, like the work I do. But there are many issues with management, how the planning of projects sucks. And the company is really cheap, I mean very cheap...\n\nHow should I talk at this meeting so that I can get a raise that I deserve but alongside complain about issues without making them angry and not give me a raise at the end. Btw I'm already applying to other jobs, so I shouldn't sound like I will go because I don't have any better options yet." ]

[ "Talk to others in the office about what you all make. Not discussing salaries only helps employers keep wages low. If they won't give you the raise have your resume updated and ready to go out to other employers. Take care of you first.", "It's a little late for you, but one of the best tips I know is \"write down what you do every day or week\". You'll never remember all the things you contributed at the end of a year (or five). It is also good for writing your resume when you leave." ]

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[ "What are some clever ways to create light out camping or when there's a blackout? The torch strapped to a container full out water is a LPT classic, any more?\n\n", "What are some clever ways to create light out camping or when there's a blackout? The torch strapped to a container full out water is a LPT classic, any more?\n\n", "What are some clever ways to create light out camping or when there's a blackout? The torch strapped to a container full out water is a LPT classic, any more?\n\n", "What are some clever ways to create light out camping or when there's a blackout? The torch strapped to a container full out water is a LPT classic, any more?\n\n" ]

[ "[Gravity light](http://gravitylight.org/) : LEDs powered by a weight.\n\nVideo courtesy of SmarterEveryDay :\n\n[Turning Gravity Into Light - Smarter Every Day 146](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jsc-pQIMxt8)\n\n", "The classic is the ol' crayon candle. \n \nAnother is bacon grease, saved in a jar. Can't pour that down the drain anyway, it starts to smell rancid if you leave it in your trash can, and might even melt the garbage bag if you don't wait for it cool first. So why not keep it in a lidded glass jar? Cook with it, use it as a great firestarter, or stick a wick in it and it'll burn for hours. ", "Soak a roll of toilet paper with lighter fluid. Place in small size metal coffee can. Ignite. Keeps the duck blind warm and bluish.", "For a short-term blackout, if you have enough battery flip your phone so it's flashlight is facing up, then put a (full or at least partially full) clear plastic water bottle on top to diffuse the light. Looks cool, and provides some light without blinding you." ]

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[ "Putting items into storage. I recently got a two year job contract on the other side of the country. Me and my wife have decided to sell the house, but put most of our stuff into storage. This includes things like tools and a lawnmower. Any tips on how to prepare these items for a 2 year storage.", "Putting items into storage. I recently got a two year job contract on the other side of the country. Me and my wife have decided to sell the house, but put most of our stuff into storage. This includes things like tools and a lawnmower. Any tips on how to prepare these items for a 2 year storage.", "Putting items into storage. I recently got a two year job contract on the other side of the country. Me and my wife have decided to sell the house, but put most of our stuff into storage. This includes things like tools and a lawnmower. Any tips on how to prepare these items for a 2 year storage." ]

[ "Sell most of it, you will be surprise what you don't want when you come back in two years. Keep personal stuff but sell the lawnmower and all the other things that are easily replaced", "Ex storage property manager here: go for indoor heated storage if you can, it's not that much more expensive. Sell as much as you can, 90% of what people store isn't worth storing. 2 years of 10x20 storage at $200/mo adds up. Drop down to a 5x10 or so if you can. \n\nThat said, if you're indoor and heated, you pretty much just need to keep dust off of it. Plastic sheeting works fine. Label your boxes clearly. Make sure your homeowners or renters polocy covers storage for 2 full years. They will probably upsell you on insurance. They will also try to sell you a lock. Padlocks suck, disc locks are better. Some properties have \"cylinder\" locks, which are easily the most secure, but hard to buy anywhere else. ", "If you keep the lawnmower, completely empty it of all liquids. After 2 years lying idle you'll need to replace them all anyway. Same goes for a snowblower, chainsaw, etc.\n\nRust can happen, depending on exactly what tools you have and what sort of storage you're getting. Consider that possibility when putting tools in storage.\n\nI'd sell most of the stuff before leaving, then come back to a clean slate. It's the perfect opportunity to get rid of things you think you need but actually don't. And you'll figure out what you actually need when you get back." ]

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[ "Best way to stay cool in hot weather? It's currently around 30 degrees Celsius here, and I can't stand it lmao", "Best way to stay cool in hot weather? It's currently around 30 degrees Celsius here, and I can't stand it lmao", "Best way to stay cool in hot weather? It's currently around 30 degrees Celsius here, and I can't stand it lmao", "Best way to stay cool in hot weather? It's currently around 30 degrees Celsius here, and I can't stand it lmao", "Best way to stay cool in hot weather? It's currently around 30 degrees Celsius here, and I can't stand it lmao", "Best way to stay cool in hot weather? It's currently around 30 degrees Celsius here, and I can't stand it lmao", "Best way to stay cool in hot weather? It's currently around 30 degrees Celsius here, and I can't stand it lmao", "Best way to stay cool in hot weather? It's currently around 30 degrees Celsius here, and I can't stand it lmao" ]

[ "Hey, Texan here. If you can cool the circulation points on your body, you'll cool yourself. Try putting a cold towel, not only around your neck, but under your arms, behind your ears and at your wrists. Also, while true that you should drink a cold drink, do it slowly. A small constant sip gives the cold water more time in your mouth and throat, cooling your core. Feet are more important as well. If you are somewhere that you can go shoeless, try wetting your feet and between your toes. Seems trivial, but cooling closed spaces (ie: toes, behind ears, underarms) will help more than you realize. Also, unless you're outside, no hats, but that seems obvious.", "Depends what you're doing. Wearing lighter (weight and color!) clothing will definitely help!\n\nSometimes when it's hot as balls and I'm not at work, I like to run some ice over myself ocassionaly.", "Use a wet towel and put over your shoulders. There are specialist ones you can buy online for this that are lightweight and will keep cool.\n\nAlso wear thin cotton with light colours, absolutely NO synthetic fibres", "Refrigerate a gallon of water and keep refilling it. Cool showers , fans, even wetting your neck and arms can cool you down. Drink the water!", "Fabric of your tshirt matters-100% cotton is the best, the thinner the better. If possible, go for a swim/even running to release heat by sweating helps. Sometimes closing certain doors/windows helps as the hot air may be blown in that way.", "Dress in light weight layers and breathable clothing\n\ndrink lots of water especially if you don't feel thirsty\n \nPut aluminum foil on your windows to reflect IR rays from the sun since that is the principle means of heat entering through the window via sunlight\n\nIf it is hotter outside than inside close the windows and doors. The instant it is colder outside than inside open the windows and doors and keep them open if possible all night as it takes significant time to cool the house down \n\nDepending on humidity swamp coolers are awesome and cost effective\n\ntake cold showers\n\navoid drinking alcohol and sugary drinks (yes, that means no soda and no fruit juice...)\n\nmake sure you have plenty of sodium and potassium in your system (Gatorade and bananas)", "Wear a wicking layer between your skin and outer clothes. This moves moisture to where the breeze can get to it, cooling as it evaporates.", "Go on amazon buy some peppermint soap, get the strong expensive kind.\n\nTake a hot shower. \n\nUse it.\n\nStep outside, now freeze" ]

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[ "Is there any way to adopt without spending tens of thousands of dollars? My wife and I can't have kids. We have a stable and comfortable career and life but don't have 20 grand built up. Is there a way to adopt that isn't so horridly expensive?", "Is there any way to adopt without spending tens of thousands of dollars? My wife and I can't have kids. We have a stable and comfortable career and life but don't have 20 grand built up. Is there a way to adopt that isn't so horridly expensive?", "Is there any way to adopt without spending tens of thousands of dollars? My wife and I can't have kids. We have a stable and comfortable career and life but don't have 20 grand built up. Is there a way to adopt that isn't so horridly expensive?", "Is there any way to adopt without spending tens of thousands of dollars? My wife and I can't have kids. We have a stable and comfortable career and life but don't have 20 grand built up. Is there a way to adopt that isn't so horridly expensive?", "Is there any way to adopt without spending tens of thousands of dollars? My wife and I can't have kids. We have a stable and comfortable career and life but don't have 20 grand built up. Is there a way to adopt that isn't so horridly expensive?", "Is there any way to adopt without spending tens of thousands of dollars? My wife and I can't have kids. We have a stable and comfortable career and life but don't have 20 grand built up. Is there a way to adopt that isn't so horridly expensive?", "Is there any way to adopt without spending tens of thousands of dollars? My wife and I can't have kids. We have a stable and comfortable career and life but don't have 20 grand built up. Is there a way to adopt that isn't so horridly expensive?", "Is there any way to adopt without spending tens of thousands of dollars? My wife and I can't have kids. We have a stable and comfortable career and life but don't have 20 grand built up. Is there a way to adopt that isn't so horridly expensive?" ]

[ "It's not legal or ethical, but kidnapping is a way to not spend tens of thousands of dollars to adopt a kid. ", "You can adopt a child through foster care. I am an adoptive mom and know about some different methods of adopting, and that is the path that you won't have to pay an agency or anything, but it is much harder in general. ", "I have several friends who have done this, adopt through foster care. You foster children, then after maybe a year they allow you to adopt them depending on their birth parents issues. It's a happy situation for all!!", "Many jobs offer adoption assistance and reimbursement. if its something you are really passionate about, it might be worth a jump in company.\n\nalso, you don't have to pay 20k all at once. it will be over the course of a few years through various administrative fees. don't let it stop you.", "Domestic adoption through foster care costs very little! Definitely look into it. I believe you can also get advice and financial assistance through the Dave Thomas Foundation. ", "States are different but foster to adopt is a great alternative. Attend classes. Be explicit about what you want. Wait if necessary for the right situation. You can do everything right and still have problems arise. We fostered a baby girl right out of the hospital and she was diagnosed with CP two years later. We still adopted her when she was three and a half (Illinois takes a long time). There were some nice tax breaks, he subsidy went up due to her disability and she has Medicaid to 21 but still, it's a chore to get everything she needs. All said and done, do I regret how things have turned out? Not one bit! She really has brought out the best in our family and reminds me to appreciate what I have and how it's the simple things that truly bring you fulfillment. ", "Something to consider is the tax cr", "You mean \"adopt a white, healthy baby\" right? If availability at bargain basement prices is your only concern, adopt a severely disabled teenager.\n" ]

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[ "How to make conversation with people you see every day? Now that school is starting we're gonna see the same people everyday. Introductions, hobbies, and stories may carry though for some weeks, but afterwards you've pretty much run out of stories to tell and questions to ask. \n\nAt this point, what kinds of conversation possibilities are left? I feel like I have nothing left to say besides what I ate for dinner the night before and my quality of sleep, maybe their morning. It seems there isn't much left to talk about.", "How to make conversation with people you see every day? Now that school is starting we're gonna see the same people everyday. Introductions, hobbies, and stories may carry though for some weeks, but afterwards you've pretty much run out of stories to tell and questions to ask. \n\nAt this point, what kinds of conversation possibilities are left? I feel like I have nothing left to say besides what I ate for dinner the night before and my quality of sleep, maybe their morning. It seems there isn't much left to talk about.", "How to make conversation with people you see every day? Now that school is starting we're gonna see the same people everyday. Introductions, hobbies, and stories may carry though for some weeks, but afterwards you've pretty much run out of stories to tell and questions to ask. \n\nAt this point, what kinds of conversation possibilities are left? I feel like I have nothing left to say besides what I ate for dinner the night before and my quality of sleep, maybe their morning. It seems there isn't much left to talk about.", "How to make conversation with people you see every day? Now that school is starting we're gonna see the same people everyday. Introductions, hobbies, and stories may carry though for some weeks, but afterwards you've pretty much run out of stories to tell and questions to ask. \n\nAt this point, what kinds of conversation possibilities are left? I feel like I have nothing left to say besides what I ate for dinner the night before and my quality of sleep, maybe their morning. It seems there isn't much left to talk about.", "How to make conversation with people you see every day? Now that school is starting we're gonna see the same people everyday. Introductions, hobbies, and stories may carry though for some weeks, but afterwards you've pretty much run out of stories to tell and questions to ask. \n\nAt this point, what kinds of conversation possibilities are left? I feel like I have nothing left to say besides what I ate for dinner the night before and my quality of sleep, maybe their morning. It seems there isn't much left to talk about." ]

[ "I wrote an LPT about this that reddit mods wouldn't release for some reason. In essence a really good tip for conversation I find is to imagine the other person has an invisible sign on their head which pleads \"please make me feel important\". It's your job to figure out what that thing is - like Sherlock Holmes it's an ongoing investigation. You have to genuinely care about what thing makes the other person feel important. But they'll appreciate the way you made them feel for life once you do. \n\nIt's not about going after a specific topic of conversation, it's about finding that one thing the other person is made to feel important about. ", "You can always talk about the class, homework, other classes you're taking, or even what you've been doing outside of school. Small talk can be hard, but if you really think about it, you've got tons of stuff to talk to people about. You see them for 1-2 hours a day a few times a week. You've got 140+ hours of your week that you aren't talking to them about. ", "You can acknowledge that not every waking minute needs to be filled with chatter. Become comfortable with friendly silence. Remind people that conversation is not allowed until you have had your 9th coffee. If this fails you can always fall back on talking about what a giant jerk Kevin is.", "Just be yourself. I know that I HATE recieving that advice, because I don't know who I am. But try to be normal. Don't constantly think about how you're not talking. When talking with friends, it will come naturally. Don't fret about it, and it will be fine. (Source: I'm also a socially insecure kid worried about my next school year.) ", "I always start with something in common/funny, then when you have their interest, compliment but not creepy, then inspire them with your wit and charm! \n\nMost people are funny with taking the mickey out of \"the common situation\", IE, a certain teacher for you maybe... This is a great ice breaker! " ]

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[ "How to deal with people being rude with you I had to request a document from the university I am trying to enroll in and as they don't bother looking let alone replying to emails so I had to call them. The person on the other end came across as super rude and within the first 5 minutes I felt like throwing a punch through the phone. \n\nI don't feel like call them again, which I had to as I urgently need that document. I can't seem let go of this pent up anger and wondering how is it possible for some people to be rude to strangers without any reason. Especially when you have to talk to people for a living. \n\n​\n\nAny advice on how to let go of this anger?\n\nThanks", "How to deal with people being rude with you I had to request a document from the university I am trying to enroll in and as they don't bother looking let alone replying to emails so I had to call them. The person on the other end came across as super rude and within the first 5 minutes I felt like throwing a punch through the phone. \n\nI don't feel like call them again, which I had to as I urgently need that document. I can't seem let go of this pent up anger and wondering how is it possible for some people to be rude to strangers without any reason. Especially when you have to talk to people for a living. \n\n​\n\nAny advice on how to let go of this anger?\n\nThanks", "How to deal with people being rude with you I had to request a document from the university I am trying to enroll in and as they don't bother looking let alone replying to emails so I had to call them. The person on the other end came across as super rude and within the first 5 minutes I felt like throwing a punch through the phone. \n\nI don't feel like call them again, which I had to as I urgently need that document. I can't seem let go of this pent up anger and wondering how is it possible for some people to be rude to strangers without any reason. Especially when you have to talk to people for a living. \n\n​\n\nAny advice on how to let go of this anger?\n\nThanks", "How to deal with people being rude with you I had to request a document from the university I am trying to enroll in and as they don't bother looking let alone replying to emails so I had to call them. The person on the other end came across as super rude and within the first 5 minutes I felt like throwing a punch through the phone. \n\nI don't feel like call them again, which I had to as I urgently need that document. I can't seem let go of this pent up anger and wondering how is it possible for some people to be rude to strangers without any reason. Especially when you have to talk to people for a living. \n\n​\n\nAny advice on how to let go of this anger?\n\nThanks", "How to deal with people being rude with you I had to request a document from the university I am trying to enroll in and as they don't bother looking let alone replying to emails so I had to call them. The person on the other end came across as super rude and within the first 5 minutes I felt like throwing a punch through the phone. \n\nI don't feel like call them again, which I had to as I urgently need that document. I can't seem let go of this pent up anger and wondering how is it possible for some people to be rude to strangers without any reason. Especially when you have to talk to people for a living. \n\n​\n\nAny advice on how to let go of this anger?\n\nThanks", "How to deal with people being rude with you I had to request a document from the university I am trying to enroll in and as they don't bother looking let alone replying to emails so I had to call them. The person on the other end came across as super rude and within the first 5 minutes I felt like throwing a punch through the phone. \n\nI don't feel like call them again, which I had to as I urgently need that document. I can't seem let go of this pent up anger and wondering how is it possible for some people to be rude to strangers without any reason. Especially when you have to talk to people for a living. \n\n​\n\nAny advice on how to let go of this anger?\n\nThanks", "How to deal with people being rude with you I had to request a document from the university I am trying to enroll in and as they don't bother looking let alone replying to emails so I had to call them. The person on the other end came across as super rude and within the first 5 minutes I felt like throwing a punch through the phone. \n\nI don't feel like call them again, which I had to as I urgently need that document. I can't seem let go of this pent up anger and wondering how is it possible for some people to be rude to strangers without any reason. Especially when you have to talk to people for a living. \n\n​\n\nAny advice on how to let go of this anger?\n\nThanks", "How to deal with people being rude with you I had to request a document from the university I am trying to enroll in and as they don't bother looking let alone replying to emails so I had to call them. The person on the other end came across as super rude and within the first 5 minutes I felt like throwing a punch through the phone. \n\nI don't feel like call them again, which I had to as I urgently need that document. I can't seem let go of this pent up anger and wondering how is it possible for some people to be rude to strangers without any reason. Especially when you have to talk to people for a living. \n\n​\n\nAny advice on how to let go of this anger?\n\nThanks", "How to deal with people being rude with you I had to request a document from the university I am trying to enroll in and as they don't bother looking let alone replying to emails so I had to call them. The person on the other end came across as super rude and within the first 5 minutes I felt like throwing a punch through the phone. \n\nI don't feel like call them again, which I had to as I urgently need that document. I can't seem let go of this pent up anger and wondering how is it possible for some people to be rude to strangers without any reason. Especially when you have to talk to people for a living. \n\n​\n\nAny advice on how to let go of this anger?\n\nThanks", "How to deal with people being rude with you I had to request a document from the university I am trying to enroll in and as they don't bother looking let alone replying to emails so I had to call them. The person on the other end came across as super rude and within the first 5 minutes I felt like throwing a punch through the phone. \n\nI don't feel like call them again, which I had to as I urgently need that document. I can't seem let go of this pent up anger and wondering how is it possible for some people to be rude to strangers without any reason. Especially when you have to talk to people for a living. \n\n​\n\nAny advice on how to let go of this anger?\n\nThanks", "How to deal with people being rude with you I had to request a document from the university I am trying to enroll in and as they don't bother looking let alone replying to emails so I had to call them. The person on the other end came across as super rude and within the first 5 minutes I felt like throwing a punch through the phone. \n\nI don't feel like call them again, which I had to as I urgently need that document. I can't seem let go of this pent up anger and wondering how is it possible for some people to be rude to strangers without any reason. Especially when you have to talk to people for a living. \n\n​\n\nAny advice on how to let go of this anger?\n\nThanks", "How to deal with people being rude with you I had to request a document from the university I am trying to enroll in and as they don't bother looking let alone replying to emails so I had to call them. The person on the other end came across as super rude and within the first 5 minutes I felt like throwing a punch through the phone. \n\nI don't feel like call them again, which I had to as I urgently need that document. I can't seem let go of this pent up anger and wondering how is it possible for some people to be rude to strangers without any reason. Especially when you have to talk to people for a living. \n\n​\n\nAny advice on how to let go of this anger?\n\nThanks", "How to deal with people being rude with you I had to request a document from the university I am trying to enroll in and as they don't bother looking let alone replying to emails so I had to call them. The person on the other end came across as super rude and within the first 5 minutes I felt like throwing a punch through the phone. \n\nI don't feel like call them again, which I had to as I urgently need that document. I can't seem let go of this pent up anger and wondering how is it possible for some people to be rude to strangers without any reason. Especially when you have to talk to people for a living. \n\n​\n\nAny advice on how to let go of this anger?\n\nThanks" ]

[ "Understand that it a problem with them, not you. The only thing you can do is to kill them with kindness and don’t expect them to stop being rude.", "Call answering can be so difficult! People are mean, rude and pour their anger and frustrations on you.\n\nAnd the call person is usually at the bottom of the business with zero power or control. But they take most of the heat.\n\nUnderstand that they may be miserable and suffering. \n\nDon't take it personally. Try to be extra courteous. \n\nYou might want to end your call with your best wishes for the rest of their day. Be very grateful if they can help you. \n\nAnd forgive them if they can't.", "(1) Never react negatively to the other person's rudeness. Remain calm and pleasant at all times.\n(2) If their rudeness is truly outrageous, say calmly, \"I understand that you are unwilling or unable to help me. Would you please connect me with someone who is willing and able to help?\"\n(3) If you can't clear your head of negativity after the call is over, write a Yelp review and tear that person to shreds. It's very likely that no one will see it, but it will make you feel better.", "It's okay to be angry. You can't change how that person treated you. You can change how you react by going for a walk, watch a show/movie, read a book or work on your breathing. Hopefully you are also sleeping well? Try to redirect your source of anger.", "You need to realise that 99.9% of people don't care about you and nobody owes you anything. Hopefully you got good family and friends who do care.", "Use a happy voice back. These people wants you to get angry. When you show them that you're not they die inside.", "Don’t let it get to the point of making you mad. If at any time during the interaction they come off as rude stop the conversation and say; \n\n1) Am I saying / asking incorrectly for this because honestly you are being a little short / rude / condescending with me right now.\n\n2) is there someone else that may be able to help me because you are being rude with me right now. I am not sure how to get this paper but I would appreciate it if you could help me.\n\n3) I called for help to resolve my problem not to be talked to like you are talking to me now.\n\n4) what is with the attitude? I am just trying to work with you not piss you off? \n\nI don’t believe you need to address your frustration as much as the service or lack there of you are receiving. A lot of times as soon as you bring it up they will adjust since they know you will not be a punching bag for them.\n\nAdded \n\nTreating people with dignity and respect should not be the exception.", "Welcome to growing up and realizing some people will be rude, either because they are just so or maybe just having a craptacular day and they took it out on you. Need to just let it go and quit letting them live rent free in your headspace.", "I try to assune they just got off a call with a bad customer or something bad happened to them. When someone is rude on the phone, I just raise my eyebrows, scoff then move on with my day.", "I remember hearing this story about a group of friends that went out to eat at a restaurant and had one of the rudest waitresses. Instead of complaining about her they chose to kill her with kindness and tipped her a huge amount of money. Before the left the restaurant they waited outside the window to see her reaction. When she saw the amount they tipped her, she took a seat and immediately started crying.\n\nSomething turned these people sour and miserable but just know that it really isn’t personal, they probably treat everyone that way. It can be very frustrating to deal with someone like this, but even though you can never change how a person acts you can definitely chose how you react. Try not to let these people get to you.", "There are two ways. First - just assume they have a bad day and understand that they are just angry, and not angry with you - show some \"holier than thou\" attitude and think better of yourself for forgiving their rudeness. Second one - just think if someone's bad day is worth destroying your own and don't let it get to you.", "If someone is rude to you for no apparent reason, it probably means he or she is going through a tough time in life. So, remember that it's not your fault. If anything, have sympathy for them and treat them nicely.", "Why would you not just check their website? There's a 90% chance everything you need will be online. Even my college in the middle of a backwoods hick town had everything online." ]

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[ "How do I stop or lessen my jealousy? My partner is very attractive and it often brings the boys flocking for her. I myself am a lesbian and she's bi so not only that but she's got the girls on her too. Twice in this past week two guys have voiced their somewhat inappropriate thoughts to her about how they... you get the gist. I know that she loves me and everything but I still can't help but find myself jealous. How can I get rid of it?", "How do I stop or lessen my jealousy? My partner is very attractive and it often brings the boys flocking for her. I myself am a lesbian and she's bi so not only that but she's got the girls on her too. Twice in this past week two guys have voiced their somewhat inappropriate thoughts to her about how they... you get the gist. I know that she loves me and everything but I still can't help but find myself jealous. How can I get rid of it?", "How do I stop or lessen my jealousy? My partner is very attractive and it often brings the boys flocking for her. I myself am a lesbian and she's bi so not only that but she's got the girls on her too. Twice in this past week two guys have voiced their somewhat inappropriate thoughts to her about how they... you get the gist. I know that she loves me and everything but I still can't help but find myself jealous. How can I get rid of it?" ]

[ "You either trust her so you got nothing to worry about, or you don't and you already decided. You shouldn't worry about it until something actually becomes suspicious, if she really does love you she shouldn't do anything in the ways of cheating. ", "Post this over at r/actuallesbians for more better responses.\n\nBut she's with you because she wants to be, so there's that. If you want to improve yourself develop a plan, and execute said plan. It's really that simple.", "Whenever you feel the jealousy coming on just stop, take a deep breath, and tell yourself that you're being unreasonable. Tell yourself that she loves you, that you love her, that you have nothing to worry about. The fact that you know logically that you're being jealous and want to fix it is a good thing.\n\nTry to focus on something other than whatever is making you upset in the moment. For instance, why you guys got together in the first place, what is it that you like about your partner, etc. Personally, I try to focus on nice things that I can do for my partner rather than whatever is making me upset. Getting her gifts or doing nice things not only makes both of us happy, but distracts me and keeps me in a good mood. It's not a perfect method, but it helps." ]

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