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[ "shaving: thick hair, soft skin, always gets red marks Does anyone have any tips for someone who shaves their face and always gets red marks all day (mostly on the neck) due to thick hair and soft skin?", "shaving: thick hair, soft skin, always gets red marks Does anyone have any tips for someone who shaves their face and always gets red marks all day (mostly on the neck) due to thick hair and soft skin?", "shaving: thick hair, soft skin, always gets red marks Does anyone have any tips for someone who shaves their face and always gets red marks all day (mostly on the neck) due to thick hair and soft skin?", "shaving: thick hair, soft skin, always gets red marks Does anyone have any tips for someone who shaves their face and always gets red marks all day (mostly on the neck) due to thick hair and soft skin?", "shaving: thick hair, soft skin, always gets red marks Does anyone have any tips for someone who shaves their face and always gets red marks all day (mostly on the neck) due to thick hair and soft skin?", "shaving: thick hair, soft skin, always gets red marks Does anyone have any tips for someone who shaves their face and always gets red marks all day (mostly on the neck) due to thick hair and soft skin?", "shaving: thick hair, soft skin, always gets red marks Does anyone have any tips for someone who shaves their face and always gets red marks all day (mostly on the neck) due to thick hair and soft skin?", "shaving: thick hair, soft skin, always gets red marks Does anyone have any tips for someone who shaves their face and always gets red marks all day (mostly on the neck) due to thick hair and soft skin?", "shaving: thick hair, soft skin, always gets red marks Does anyone have any tips for someone who shaves their face and always gets red marks all day (mostly on the neck) due to thick hair and soft skin?", "shaving: thick hair, soft skin, always gets red marks Does anyone have any tips for someone who shaves their face and always gets red marks all day (mostly on the neck) due to thick hair and soft skin?", "shaving: thick hair, soft skin, always gets red marks Does anyone have any tips for someone who shaves their face and always gets red marks all day (mostly on the neck) due to thick hair and soft skin?", "shaving: thick hair, soft skin, always gets red marks Does anyone have any tips for someone who shaves their face and always gets red marks all day (mostly on the neck) due to thick hair and soft skin?", "shaving: thick hair, soft skin, always gets red marks Does anyone have any tips for someone who shaves their face and always gets red marks all day (mostly on the neck) due to thick hair and soft skin?", "shaving: thick hair, soft skin, always gets red marks Does anyone have any tips for someone who shaves their face and always gets red marks all day (mostly on the neck) due to thick hair and soft skin?", "shaving: thick hair, soft skin, always gets red marks Does anyone have any tips for someone who shaves their face and always gets red marks all day (mostly on the neck) due to thick hair and soft skin?", "shaving: thick hair, soft skin, always gets red marks Does anyone have any tips for someone who shaves their face and always gets red marks all day (mostly on the neck) due to thick hair and soft skin?", "shaving: thick hair, soft skin, always gets red marks Does anyone have any tips for someone who shaves their face and always gets red marks all day (mostly on the neck) due to thick hair and soft skin?", "shaving: thick hair, soft skin, always gets red marks Does anyone have any tips for someone who shaves their face and always gets red marks all day (mostly on the neck) due to thick hair and soft skin?" ]	[ "I got pretty bad irritation while I was using a Mach 3 and shaving cream in a can. I tried a few creams and gels, but same thing. \n\nI now use a double edge razor (also called a safety razor), badger hair brush, shaving oil, and shaving soap. I'm currently using oil and soap from Art of Shaving. My razor is a Merkur - I bought a sample pack of different brand blades from amazon. I forget the brand of the brush - but you want badger hair. I think silver hair is the best, but I haven't looked this stuff up in awhile.\n\nIf money's an issue, start out with a brush and oil, and whatever shaving cream/razor you like - the brush and oil alone will make a big difference. I've read you can get good deals on safety razors at pawn shops/thrift stores/yard sales/ebay/etc.\n\nHead on over to [/r/wicked_edge](/r/wicked_edge) for more tips and product recommendations.\n\nAlso, you'll save money in the long run. A replacement razor is around 10 cents as opposed to whatever ridiculous price cartridge razors are. Money saving was actually the main reason I switched - I hated paying so much for disposable crap. Now I have a fancy looking stand/brush/razor and get better shaves. I can skip shaving for several days, and the single blade cuts through perfectly, where as I felt like the Mach 3 was tugging at my skin, which was uncomfortable while shaving, and didn't get as close. I still have my Mach 3, and use it if I'm in a hurry, but I like taking a little bit more time and giving myself a good shave.", "you can also try shaving with neosporin or a specialty \"down there\" shaving cream. It cuts down on the red mark irritation due to sensative skin. ", "Try beard reduction vs beard removal. We've been trained by TV and Hollywood that a MAN shaves to the skin in one swoop.. Of course, those're actors, and the blades aren't real :)\n\nLight pressure, just enough to hold the razor, and drag it across your beard - this process will take a LOT longer than 'normal' shaving, but it will work wonders on your face; I've used this tactic for a while, on everything from 5 o'clock shadow to full beard (after clippering, of course).\n\nDisposables are really, really good for this.", "The steps that helped me:\n\n1. Shower first\n2. Shaving gel for sensitive skin\n3. Hot water\n4. Shave WITH the grain\n5. Again WITH the grain, NOT against it\n6. ??\n7. Profit!!", "[The old school solution](http://www.youtube.com/watch?&v=6UiYG3jXwNE#t=32s) was to soften the facial hair completely using a really hot wet towel.\n\nAnd then [there is this take on it](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jN5gmdwATY4)\n\n", "I ended up with folliculitis once and never want to go through that again... imagine a neck full of itchy pimples trying to eat your face. Couldn't shave for over a month.\n\n1. If the hair is too long, and you have a beard trimmer, cut it down. This will prevent you from having to go over it a million times.\n2. Hot shower. Soak yo' face. Usually use some sort of facial cleanser at this point.\n3. Sink full of hot water. Splash some on your face again.\n4. Put conditioner on your face. This really helps.\n5. Lather up. Use a shaving cream with Lanolin. I use Noxzema and it seems to be working well.\n6. Shave with the grain. Even if you need to go over a few extra times, it's less irritation than against. \n7. Once done, splash face with cold water to close your pores.\n8. Moisturize! I use something with Vitamin E and cocoa butter.", "[How To Maintain The Neck For Shaving](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K58bekTP3nY)\n\n[Tips For A Better Wet Shave](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzCZTVSacgU)", "Try this: http://cremocompany.com/\n\n*Not spam...it honestly is one of the best creams, not gel, out there.", "Shave in the shower. That seemed to help the most for me. Also I sharpen my disposable razor on my blue jeans (http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-extend-the-life-of-your-Razor-Blade-keeping/). I have used the same razor for a year and still sharper then when it was new.", "I've always had problems with red bumps on my neck if I shave too close. I also have hair that grows very fast. I can have a 5 o'clock shadow at 3pm. I used to go through a cartridge a week. Finally I said screw it and ditched the money pit. Now I use bic sensitive skin disposable razors with Nivea face wash gel. Not the cool ice shaving gel; just the regular face wash. I also shave in the shower. It gives the hair a chance to soften up before getting the blade. Plus I make sure I always go with the grain, never against. All this means I never really get a close shave, but I'm used to it now and it is much better than previously with the bumps and fire on my neck. \n\nI used to use Nivea aftershave balm, but it just seemed to make the problem happen faster. \n\nFWIW\n\n\n", "Double lather, double hot towel, shaving oil, shaving soap, witchhazel for aftershave. Hot lather if you can. \n\nSo, start by [watching what this guy does](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPXIFczXL2c). That's the double lather, double hot towel thing. Other youtube videos in the suggestion bar will expound on it further. \n\nBut you probably don't use a straightrazor. You should still strop it using denim. \"Drive\" the razor like a car, pushing in the opposite (and only the opposite) direction of how you would shave with it accross a pair of denim pants - blue jeans. This pushes any rolled edges of the blades back away from your face, so they won't dig in. Ten strokes up the pants, ten strokes down the pants, always push, never pull. \n\nThe only water that ever touches your razor should be cold. Heat just makes it easier to roll the edge. When you store it, rinse it thoroughly, shake it out, blot it, then put it up. Any excess water will contribute to rust. \n\nShave with the grain, not against it. It is a less close shave, but you will be less irritated. Alternatively, shave with the grain and then across it. You can even go across in the other direction. Not against. If you shave with, across both ways, and your skin isn't upset with you, you can risk going against, but it's going to irritate you.... it's just less likely to cause ingrown hairs or irritation within the follicle from one sharp edge of the hair. But you've scraped your face four times to achieve this, not something you want to do everyday. ", "Use shaving cream for sensitive skin and shave gently with a quality razor. Most importantly, moisturize your skin afterward. That basically eliminates all of my irritation. ", "Inexpensive solution\n\nSchick Xtreme Comfort Plus Men's Disposable Razors (cheap and the best)\n\nShave in a warm shower using Head & Shoulders shampoo as lubricant. You don't need a mirror to do a thorough job. You can tell where you've missed by touch much easier. Shave with the grain, that is the direction your whiskers lay flat. \n\n", "If there are places you will NEVER want hair, you could either 1) epilate or 2) get laser hair removal. \n\nWhen you first use the epilator it will be pretty miserable, but the more you use it, the less it will hurt and eventually you'll get really smooth skin that will last over a week. It removes the hair from the root- like waxing, except without putting anything on your skin. Your hair doesn't all grow in at once, so the first few times you do it will hurt much more than later when you'll only pull a portion of the hair at a time.\n\nAlternatively, laser hair removal is an amazing option. \n\nI have extremely sensitive skin and got a couple sessions of laser hair removal to decrease the amount of hair overall and I epilate instead of shaving. My skin has never been happier!\n\n", "I've found that shaving with the grain is the only way. like on my neck, I shave sideways, otherwise I get zits red marks etc. Now I rarely get them after some 5 years of regular shaving", "I used to have very acne prone skin and the only thing that would prevent breakouts would be shaving with an electric shaver on completely dry skin. I'd usually take a shower and wash my face with some facewash and then wait for about 15-20 minutes after drying off until my face became completely dry. After shaving apply some moisturizer that fits your skintype.", "I have really thick hair, but my skin isn't too sensitive, but still every now and then I might get some red marks.\n\nI tried to go the whole double edged razor way, but I wasn't really happy with how much longer it took to shave. Right now though, I always shave in the shower, and I use a quality shaving cream, and Fusion blades. It's made a big difference, saves time to do it in the shower, and the warm water is good for shaving. I also have pre-shave lotion and aftershave, but I've been kinda lax in using them. I should change that.", "As important as anything you do while shaving is putting some moisturizer on your skin. Dry skin means irritation. Get some stuff from the boy aisle of the drug store and put it on at night. Within a week you'll see a change. " ]	[ 33, 5, 4, 4, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 ]	safe
[ "How To Not Get Upset Easily I suffer from a bit of anxiety, and when I feel like I mess something up major, I can't help myself from saying \"I'm sorry\" over and over again, sometimes to the point of tears if it's bad enough. I do try my hardest not to say it because I know it can annoy people, but I don't know what else to say. I can either say \"I'm sorry\" over and over, I can speak a small amount, which doesn't do much to calm me down, or I sit there in silence as I'm either lectured or thinking what the other person might be thinking. Either way, it makes me more upset and I don't know what to do.", "How To Not Get Upset Easily I suffer from a bit of anxiety, and when I feel like I mess something up major, I can't help myself from saying \"I'm sorry\" over and over again, sometimes to the point of tears if it's bad enough. I do try my hardest not to say it because I know it can annoy people, but I don't know what else to say. I can either say \"I'm sorry\" over and over, I can speak a small amount, which doesn't do much to calm me down, or I sit there in silence as I'm either lectured or thinking what the other person might be thinking. Either way, it makes me more upset and I don't know what to do.", "How To Not Get Upset Easily I suffer from a bit of anxiety, and when I feel like I mess something up major, I can't help myself from saying \"I'm sorry\" over and over again, sometimes to the point of tears if it's bad enough. I do try my hardest not to say it because I know it can annoy people, but I don't know what else to say. I can either say \"I'm sorry\" over and over, I can speak a small amount, which doesn't do much to calm me down, or I sit there in silence as I'm either lectured or thinking what the other person might be thinking. Either way, it makes me more upset and I don't know what to do.", "How To Not Get Upset Easily I suffer from a bit of anxiety, and when I feel like I mess something up major, I can't help myself from saying \"I'm sorry\" over and over again, sometimes to the point of tears if it's bad enough. I do try my hardest not to say it because I know it can annoy people, but I don't know what else to say. I can either say \"I'm sorry\" over and over, I can speak a small amount, which doesn't do much to calm me down, or I sit there in silence as I'm either lectured or thinking what the other person might be thinking. Either way, it makes me more upset and I don't know what to do.", "How To Not Get Upset Easily I suffer from a bit of anxiety, and when I feel like I mess something up major, I can't help myself from saying \"I'm sorry\" over and over again, sometimes to the point of tears if it's bad enough. I do try my hardest not to say it because I know it can annoy people, but I don't know what else to say. I can either say \"I'm sorry\" over and over, I can speak a small amount, which doesn't do much to calm me down, or I sit there in silence as I'm either lectured or thinking what the other person might be thinking. Either way, it makes me more upset and I don't know what to do." ]	[ "M", "When possible you might try writing your feelings to paper. This helps me clear my mind when I am worrying about things. Also, this can help in other situations such as times you are really busy (see brain dumps). ", "Once you are in that state there is little you can do. As you know. But maybe you can teach yourself to see it coming. \n\nWhen you are in a better mood you can maybe collect thoughts and concepts that might help YOU in those situations. \n\nThen try them. They will probably not work. Or not work entirely as hoped. Try to remember what worked for you. \nBuild on that. Slowly. If your give yourself a little bit of time\nthen you can change this behavior. \n\nIt is easy and common to build a pattern like this over years. Give yourself a couple of weeks to start climbing out of this routine. ", "Breathe. \n\nAlmost nothing is as serious as you think it is, so go back to barest basics. Stand up straight (your back is in fact a part of your brain), take a deep breath, hold it for a second, let it out. Do it again. Repeat as needed.\n\nSounds like someone somewhere sometime has taught you that failure is an unforgivable sin. Maybe talk to someone about that. Failing that, at least think a bit about it. Hard to fix the root problem until you figure out where it came from.", "Therapy and/or meds. If you're upset because of your anxiety then treating your anxiety will help you not get upset so easily. Luckily anxiety is one of the easiest mental health problems to treat. \n\nIf you decide to go this route look for a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) certified professional. CBT is considered the gold standard for combating anxiety and similar disorders. " ]	[ 5, 3, 3, 3, 2 ]	safe
[ " I sweat a lot and get smelly really fast.This makes me shower everyday but sometimes I get smelly in class and other places.Any way to help this?", " I sweat a lot and get smelly really fast.This makes me shower everyday but sometimes I get smelly in class and other places.Any way to help this?", " I sweat a lot and get smelly really fast.This makes me shower everyday but sometimes I get smelly in class and other places.Any way to help this?", " I sweat a lot and get smelly really fast.This makes me shower everyday but sometimes I get smelly in class and other places.Any way to help this?" ]	[ "You should be showering every day even without that. \n \n* Shower twice a day\n* when you shower, use a shower puff, get a good lather going on it, and then really scrub yourself, paying extra attention to high smell areas (feet, crotch, under arms, etc)\n* wash your towels and sheets often (they can hold onto and grow some of the bacteria and other gross things that make you smell, so if you're wiping them all over your freshly clean body, you might be setting yourself up to stink)\n* make sure you're fully dry after your shower before getting dressed. \n* wear clean clothes every day\n* wear deodorant\n* trim or wax/shave body hair as odors can cling to it (if not, shampoo those areas in the shower in addition to scrubbing them so you're getting the skin and hair as clean as possible)\n* consider a small amount of cologne/perfume that blends well with your natural scent (too much or the wrong scent for you will just make things worse)\n* talk to your doctor about it. There are some medical conditions that cause profuse sweating or excessive amounts of smell\n* don't eat (or severely limit) pungent or overly spicy foods - their scent will come out in your sweat.\n* do eat plenty of high water content fruits and vegetables (one of the most amusing sweat incidents I remember is my sister's softball team binging on raw bell peppers and then having incredibly sweet sweat throughout the game)\n* get some nicely scented wet wipes and carry them with you for spot cleaning and re-deoderanting throughout the day if it's that bad\n* familiarize yourself with any showers you might have access to mid day if you're feeling especially gross (gym or school gym usually have showers and if you're allowed to go whenever you want, you can grab a shower without working out)", "i put grain alcohol in a spray bottle and spray my pits a couple of times a day. works better than any deodorant ive ever used.", "Talk to your doctor. If you're sweating enough to be grossly stinky just from sitting in class or something, it's really best to see a doctor about it. It could be any number of things. Plus, you can get some prescription antiperspirant.", "I read an article in Men's Health last week, but I threw the magazine away. IIRC, it suggested putting on an anti-perspirant at night, then applying a separate deodorant in the morning after you shower." ]	[ 7, 1, 1, 1 ]	safe
[ "Many Americans myself included will be homeless at the end of the month. What things can we do to prepare? ", "Many Americans myself included will be homeless at the end of the month. What things can we do to prepare? ", "Many Americans myself included will be homeless at the end of the month. What things can we do to prepare? ", "Many Americans myself included will be homeless at the end of the month. What things can we do to prepare? ", "Many Americans myself included will be homeless at the end of the month. What things can we do to prepare? ", "Many Americans myself included will be homeless at the end of the month. What things can we do to prepare? ", "Many Americans myself included will be homeless at the end of the month. What things can we do to prepare? ", "Many Americans myself included will be homeless at the end of the month. What things can we do to prepare? ", "Many Americans myself included will be homeless at the end of the month. What things can we do to prepare? ", "Many Americans myself included will be homeless at the end of the month. What things can we do to prepare? ", "Many Americans myself included will be homeless at the end of the month. What things can we do to prepare? " ]	[ "Buy a tent, water purifier if you can afford it but buy a fucking tent if you dont have a car. Dumpster diving isn't ideal but you can get some useful stuff like that. And have at least a knife and a pair of scissors. And some cleaning supplies and try to be presentable when looking for jobs. Good luck, and keep an eye on your stuff.", "It's an uneasy step but talk to people who might let you couch surf. See if you can help with rent or chores.", "Get a gym membership. 24 hour one is a plus. Get showered up and have someplace safe to be when it's bad out.", "Search for local resources for the homeless. That assistance will help you climb out of homelessness quicker which is the key to getting out.\n\nAlso, a YMCA or planet fitness or other cheap gym membership will give you shower access which will be key to finding and or keeping a job. If they have lockers you can leave stuff in while you're job hunting/working that will be a huge help too. Having to carry everything you own around with you is a really big hurdle most people don't think about", "A lot of dry cleaners will clean an outfit for the homeless for free. That way you will have a clean outfit for an interview. \n\nAlso contact your regional Foodbank to find what food pantries are in your area. You can find your regional one at feedingamerica.org", "Do a Google search for local resources near you. You may be lucky enough to avoid homelessness altogether if they have enough resources available.", "Start hoarding cardboard boxes.\n\n", "The federal government has sent a ton of money to many states. States are being very slow to get that money distributed to tenants and landlords. See if your state has federal money to apply for. In my state, if you're currently behind on rent you can apply for federal money. \n\nOtherwise, go through the process and tell the judge your hard luck story. They might have pity. It happens. Rarely. But maybe more common since we're recovering from an actual pandemic.", "Never been homeless (yet, hope I'll never be) but I think that you should buy yourself some cleaning supplies, if you dont have a car buy a tent, take all the clothes you'll NEED, theres no purpose of wearing Gucci, sell all of these expensive clothes so you have atleast a little bit of money, buy a year long subscription at a gym or pool (whatever is cheaper) so you can take showers there, take all items you could need like scissors, a lighter etc. Also dont forget about homeless ?camps?, they are a place for homeless people to sleep and eat breakfast, although you'll need to pay them just a little bit of money and be sober. If you decide to live in one of these you wont need that pool/gym to clean yourself. Also forget about cigarettes and other \"luxuries\".\n\nRemember to not lose hope as the next day could be very well the day you go back to living a normal life. \n\nHave you thought about charity raises too? Set one up and tell people about your situation and a lot of people could donate you some money and help you out a lot (happened to my uncle/grandpa who after my grandma (his sister) died almost went homeless, but we helped him raise 5000 euro) in not even 3 weeks.\n\nI hope your situation gets better much love", "Check to see if there is a local mutual aide group near you. You might be able to find some help from them. If you have a car, start researching places that will let you park overnight and figure out how to make yourself comfortable inside it. If you don't have a car and you're going to be rough sleeping, make sure you have someplace to store your valuables and money. There is a lot of theft when you live on the street. Most of all, find out what your local continuum of care is doing for the homeless.", "Honestly I feel bad for the dirt poor and want to help (and have plans laid out to help.. but my biggest issue is wtf are you doing if you haven't been applying for jobs/working for a wage that will support you. I know rent can be high, but find 2-3 others and rent together. It's not hard. \n\nFor people like myself, how can I help most when I do have a good job etc" ]	[ 30, 18, 17, 13, 9, 6, 5, 1, 1, 1, -1 ]	safe
[ "How to fake confidence at a job interview I have a job interview this weekend at a local bar and I am pretty nervous. I don't want this to come across the the manager interviewing me for the position though, so does anyone know any tips on how to act confident when you're really nervous inside?", "How to fake confidence at a job interview I have a job interview this weekend at a local bar and I am pretty nervous. I don't want this to come across the the manager interviewing me for the position though, so does anyone know any tips on how to act confident when you're really nervous inside?", "How to fake confidence at a job interview I have a job interview this weekend at a local bar and I am pretty nervous. I don't want this to come across the the manager interviewing me for the position though, so does anyone know any tips on how to act confident when you're really nervous inside?", "How to fake confidence at a job interview I have a job interview this weekend at a local bar and I am pretty nervous. I don't want this to come across the the manager interviewing me for the position though, so does anyone know any tips on how to act confident when you're really nervous inside?", "How to fake confidence at a job interview I have a job interview this weekend at a local bar and I am pretty nervous. I don't want this to come across the the manager interviewing me for the position though, so does anyone know any tips on how to act confident when you're really nervous inside?", "How to fake confidence at a job interview I have a job interview this weekend at a local bar and I am pretty nervous. I don't want this to come across the the manager interviewing me for the position though, so does anyone know any tips on how to act confident when you're really nervous inside?", "How to fake confidence at a job interview I have a job interview this weekend at a local bar and I am pretty nervous. I don't want this to come across the the manager interviewing me for the position though, so does anyone know any tips on how to act confident when you're really nervous inside?", "How to fake confidence at a job interview I have a job interview this weekend at a local bar and I am pretty nervous. I don't want this to come across the the manager interviewing me for the position though, so does anyone know any tips on how to act confident when you're really nervous inside?", "How to fake confidence at a job interview I have a job interview this weekend at a local bar and I am pretty nervous. I don't want this to come across the the manager interviewing me for the position though, so does anyone know any tips on how to act confident when you're really nervous inside?", "How to fake confidence at a job interview I have a job interview this weekend at a local bar and I am pretty nervous. I don't want this to come across the the manager interviewing me for the position though, so does anyone know any tips on how to act confident when you're really nervous inside?", "How to fake confidence at a job interview I have a job interview this weekend at a local bar and I am pretty nervous. I don't want this to come across the the manager interviewing me for the position though, so does anyone know any tips on how to act confident when you're really nervous inside?", "How to fake confidence at a job interview I have a job interview this weekend at a local bar and I am pretty nervous. I don't want this to come across the the manager interviewing me for the position though, so does anyone know any tips on how to act confident when you're really nervous inside?", "How to fake confidence at a job interview I have a job interview this weekend at a local bar and I am pretty nervous. I don't want this to come across the the manager interviewing me for the position though, so does anyone know any tips on how to act confident when you're really nervous inside?", "How to fake confidence at a job interview I have a job interview this weekend at a local bar and I am pretty nervous. I don't want this to come across the the manager interviewing me for the position though, so does anyone know any tips on how to act confident when you're really nervous inside?", "How to fake confidence at a job interview I have a job interview this weekend at a local bar and I am pretty nervous. I don't want this to come across the the manager interviewing me for the position though, so does anyone know any tips on how to act confident when you're really nervous inside?", "How to fake confidence at a job interview I have a job interview this weekend at a local bar and I am pretty nervous. I don't want this to come across the the manager interviewing me for the position though, so does anyone know any tips on how to act confident when you're really nervous inside?", "How to fake confidence at a job interview I have a job interview this weekend at a local bar and I am pretty nervous. I don't want this to come across the the manager interviewing me for the position though, so does anyone know any tips on how to act confident when you're really nervous inside?", "How to fake confidence at a job interview I have a job interview this weekend at a local bar and I am pretty nervous. I don't want this to come across the the manager interviewing me for the position though, so does anyone know any tips on how to act confident when you're really nervous inside?" ]	[ "The best piece of advice my dad ever gave me: no matter where you are, how out of place you feel, always act like wherever you are is exactly where you’re supposed to be.", "1. Imagine that you know the people that are going to interview you, even though you have never seen them. Play the scenario of you walking into the room several times in your head.\n2. Create an image of you walking in the company and everybody smile at you, they all like you.\n3. Never forget, although you need the money, the company needs you more than you need them, a good employee is the best asset of any company.\n4. You are not going there to ASK for a job, you are going there to offer your skill set, your time in exchange of a paycheck.\n5. Don't take this event too seriously. Smile at your interview, make your face light up whenever you are listening or talking. A good attitude counts a lot. People often hire employees because they FELT it was right, despite their resume.\n\nGood luck, it will be just another day, one that you have an opportunity to meet some old friends and tell about them why they need to work with you.\n\nAll the best.", "Always remember that if you have an interview it means the hiring manager is looking for reasons to like and hire you, not reasons to dislike and disqualify you. \n\nToo often we get this idea in our head that interviewers are critical rather than curious", "Try to start telling yourself that the interview is a friend of yours, and that you get along really well. It helped me.", "First off, walk directly to the table/ or where ever the interview is taking place and give a firm hand shake, with everyone even if someone is there just to transcribe and say hello, add nice to meet you if there isn't too many. Keep eye contact with the person you are shaking hands with. And talk clearly. Also a straight posture speaks volumes in an interview, don't slouch or cross your arms as this is a defensive/nervous posture. Last thing I can think of is when answering questions try and meet the gaze of all interviewers not just the one asking the question. That shows confidence in speaking to a group", "The most basic things would be eye contact, good posture and a loud voice (not screaming but make sure you are not talking down, talk directly to the person)", "Maybe its not a bad thing to say that you’re a bit nervous. It can be a good opportunity to tell that you really want the job and why. Being nervous is normal if you’re not used to doing interviews (as most people) and has nothing to do with your ability to do the job. It’s just who you are, I would not suggest faking to be not nervous. Good luck with the interview!", "Think of the typical questions they will ask, and have stories to tell that answer them. Practice them. Don’t lie or exaggerate.\n\nYou should have answers that display your qualities to their best advantage. There’s a simple mnemonic you can use: STAR—what was the Situation, what was my Task, how did I Act, what was the Result (which demonstrates that your customers and company benefited from you being there)?\nHe has made my flesh and my skin waste away; he has broken my bones; he has besieged and enveloped me with bitterness and tribulation; he has made me dwell in darkness like the dead of long ago.\n\nLamentations ff8u94m\nIf you’re subtle about how you do it, every answer can be in this format, and no-one will even notice.\n\n“Have you ever worked in a bar before?” “No. I have worked in a Wendy’s (S) where I served customers (T). As well as taking orders and payments, I dealt with any customer questions and issues, and covered other roles as needed (A). I really enjoyed the dynamic atmosphere and being able to interact with people all day and was made employee of the month three times (R).”\n\nIf you’ve got (say) 10 of these stories, and you get to use three of them, that will be three occasions for you to show that you know what you are doing, and you can communicate clearly and confidently.", "You are interviewing them for the position of employer. Ask questions, do research on the company before hand. \n\nWhats your workplace culture like?\nWhat is your primary clientele?\nWhat do you do that sets you apart from the competition?\n\nUse your research to ask very specific questions to show them you know their company. This will catch their attention in a big way. ProTip: If any of their answers raise any red flags, maybe there is an opening for a reason, and you should seek employment elsewhere.", "Remember that an interview is not a one way street. You have the skills they need in an employee. They need to convince you that this is a place you want to work. \n\nGo into it with the mindset of “I am evaluating this place to decide if I want to spend 40 hours of my time every week here” you will do fine.", "Take your time. Nervousness means we typically speak way quicker than we think, and thus ramble on.\n\nTake our time. Speak slower if you have to and think eloquently as you do it. We think that when we speak slower, people do not listen. A lot of times they listen harder.\n\nFurther, remember that everyone should be going into an interview nervous. If you do not have those butterflies in your stomach, then that means you are not excited. If you are not excited, then maybe the job is not for you. Most employers understand that.", "Realise that interviews are a two-way street.\n\nThey're interviewing you to gain an employee.\nYou're interviewing them to gain an employer.\n\nBoth parties can say yes or no, so if you go to an interview to see if there's a match, rather than going to an interview to convince the other party that you're the one they should hire, the balance of power will be equalized.", "Confidence arises out of competence. If you know what you are doing and why. Then there’s no need not to be confident.", "UCB answered this a while back. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9aM\\_dT5VMI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9aM_dT5VMI)", "This might not work for everyone (or even be a good recommendation for anyone) but I found that telling myself I didn’t need the job took some of the pressure off and let me go in more relaxed.\n\nTake that and do what you will with it.", "Laughter turns off some of those anxious feelings by releasing anxiety fighting chemicals in your brain. Okay, I cant remember the science of it, but it has worked for me.\n\nBefore your interview, spend a few minutes in your car or somewhere private having a few laughs. Videos, memes, whatever usually cracks you up.", "Just act like you are meeting your girlfriend parents \n\nBe humble , be courteous, be helpful and don’t make stupid jokes yet \n\nOther than that , treat everyone like you’re best friend", "I always like to recognize that I already dont have the job. By saying no words I remain the same distance from having the job. However, if I just say words, the better the words I say, the closer I become to having the job. I also do my best to convince myself I dont want the job before I go in. I find most of my anxiety comes from fear of losing my chance. And even if you do lose your chance, there will be others." ]	[ 48, 34, 10, 9, 8, 5, 5, 4, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 ]	safe
[ "How to get out of those spam webpages that lock up your browser. ...not gonna lie, it's almost always some third party porn site. Usually i'll get a pop up or something and then i'll try to close the tab or hit the back button and it will say, \"you sure you want to leave this page\" i click yes and nothing happens. I X the tab and nothing happens. I can't force quit chrome. It dominates my browser/computer until i manually restart it. ", "How to get out of those spam webpages that lock up your browser. ...not gonna lie, it's almost always some third party porn site. Usually i'll get a pop up or something and then i'll try to close the tab or hit the back button and it will say, \"you sure you want to leave this page\" i click yes and nothing happens. I X the tab and nothing happens. I can't force quit chrome. It dominates my browser/computer until i manually restart it. ", "How to get out of those spam webpages that lock up your browser. ...not gonna lie, it's almost always some third party porn site. Usually i'll get a pop up or something and then i'll try to close the tab or hit the back button and it will say, \"you sure you want to leave this page\" i click yes and nothing happens. I X the tab and nothing happens. I can't force quit chrome. It dominates my browser/computer until i manually restart it. ", "How to get out of those spam webpages that lock up your browser. ...not gonna lie, it's almost always some third party porn site. Usually i'll get a pop up or something and then i'll try to close the tab or hit the back button and it will say, \"you sure you want to leave this page\" i click yes and nothing happens. I X the tab and nothing happens. I can't force quit chrome. It dominates my browser/computer until i manually restart it. " ]	[ "Seems like you ran into CryptoLocker or a variant. They usually say \"You are in possession of Child Porn or illegal stuff\" and want you to pay $300 with a Moneypak. It seems like you have a browser version, which is pretty tame compared to the one that locks your computer. Basically it has a script that won't let you exit out. Once you have it you could try disabling scripts, but that is blocked sometimes. If you cannot do that, you have to restart your browser by going into task manager and ending the process or task. If you can't end the task click on the \"Processes\" tab and select \"browser name.exe\". (\"Chrome.exe, IE.exe, firefox.exe, etc). Then hit end process. If the next time you start your computer up you get the same page taking up your whole screen, you have the computer variant (Uremtoo trojan). You can try booting into safe mode, but that sometimes wont work. If you get into safe mode, Google the name of the ransomware. It will tell you on the header of the page. It is probably the \"FBI Moneypak\". Follow the instructions and you should be good. If safe mode is locked you may have to re install windows. Never pay for your files. Most of the time they are not even unlocked. When you can, get AdBlock Plus. It blocks pop ups, which is where this comes from. PM me or reply if you have any questions! \n[Video of Uremtoo Trojan](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0q-L-PVg9Y8) \n[Video of Browser variant](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoxjJQ-Dfnw)", "Atl + f4 \nCtrl + w to close tab\n\nIf it's unresponsive you can do some speed typing:\n\nWindows Key + r -- Type \"cmd\" (no quotes) in the box that comes up, press enter\n\nIn the box that comes up type:\n\n taskkill /IM \"browsername\".exe /F \n\nBrowsers are: \n\niexplore.exe --Internet explorer \nfirefox.exe -- Firefox \nchrome.exe --Chrome \nopera.exe -- Opera\n\nThis method (assuming you can type fast) will be considerably faster than going through a ctrl + alt + del > task manager, as those will often wait for a \"hung application\" to \"timeout\". Doing this via command line with the /F will force the program closed immediately. \n\nWhat you can do to make this a bit faster is to open a new file in notepad (windows key + r >type \"notepad\" (no quotes) and hit enter) and type: \n\n taskkill /IM \"browsername\".exe /F \n\nWhere browsername was the one above. Go to file > saveas and save this as (change from text file to \"all files\") \"BrowserClose.bat\" and put it somewhere easy to type (for instance make a folder under your c drive called \"a\" and toss it in that folder.\n\nThen go to your desktop again right click > new > shortcut and type in c:\\a\\BrowserClose.bat (where your batch file now resides). Name this shortcut something like \"Browser Closer\". Right click the new shortcut and assign a shortcut key, Something like Ctrl + Alt + C (c for close?). Now whenever you push that ALL instances of whatever browser is open will be closed instantaneously.\n\nEnjoy.", "Chrome will let you kill a specific tab, happy fapping\n\nhttp://www.tech-recipes.com/rx/3013/use_chrome_task_manager_to_kill_tabs/", "Alt-F4, learn that and use it. It is a script, the respond-er gigabyte898 gave some pretty darn good information, I stopped running windows years ago. Here is my tip, install a GNU/Linux system, or BSD. Use three browsers, one (default) use for email and social junk, Reddit, FB, Tweeti. email, and that is it. (Cookies enabled). One use for tubing, flash stuff and general design applications or work, Java enabled, Flash, cookies and stop 3rd party cookies, all sites may or may not work with that set, but you will be safer, Third browser, no cookies, flash block, ad block, and simply stop any scripts, manually or with a clicky thing, alt-F4 is your friend. If a site is legit it does not need your data to make ka-ching, $$$. If a site is a scam, or a virus/malware spreader, stay off of them, blacklist them. Alt-F4, would rather close a browser than loose any data. " ]	[ 4, 2, 1, 0 ]	safe
[ "Get off the system? Recently I've felt like everyone and their mama pretty much has access to my information. Reading every email, keystroke, text, listening to every phone call, tracking my location, and adding all this to a database.\n\nI'm on Google, have all my info on their email and drive, use an android cell phone, and Windows 10.\n\nHow do I disconnect but still be able to utilize computers for things like email, spreadsheets, docs and cloud storage?\n\nI want more control over my information and its security.\n\nI've thought about these steps, but wanted to know what the correct and most efficient route is:\n\n1. Go linux\n2. Go cyganomod (get off iami scanners?)\n3. Rent a personal email/cloud server?\n4. Encryption (?)", "Get off the system? Recently I've felt like everyone and their mama pretty much has access to my information. Reading every email, keystroke, text, listening to every phone call, tracking my location, and adding all this to a database.\n\nI'm on Google, have all my info on their email and drive, use an android cell phone, and Windows 10.\n\nHow do I disconnect but still be able to utilize computers for things like email, spreadsheets, docs and cloud storage?\n\nI want more control over my information and its security.\n\nI've thought about these steps, but wanted to know what the correct and most efficient route is:\n\n1. Go linux\n2. Go cyganomod (get off iami scanners?)\n3. Rent a personal email/cloud server?\n4. Encryption (?)" ]	[ "https://protonmail.com/ could be something you'd be interested in.\nFor anything you need a social media account for: Just use a fake name and block cookies from those sites.", ".... Have 2 computers. 1 wifi 1 with out any.... and flash drives... Fucking linux? cloud servers? Have a god damn drone computer for getting the info you want. Then 1 for using it.... a 200 dollar pos laptop will do all you need. Stop over complicating it" ]	[ 1, -1 ]	safe
[ "How to overcome eating out of boredom I've recently transitioned in to a desk job and, despite my best efforts, have fallen in to a habit of eating while I'm bored. I try to keep the snacks small but ti adds up over the course of a work day. What are some tips or tricks that I can use to keep myself form continually eating while I'm at my desk? \n \nI have this problem while at home as well but I'm usually able to keep myself busy enough to keep from falling back on this bad habit. \n \n\n", "How to overcome eating out of boredom I've recently transitioned in to a desk job and, despite my best efforts, have fallen in to a habit of eating while I'm bored. I try to keep the snacks small but ti adds up over the course of a work day. 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What are some tips or tricks that I can use to keep myself form continually eating while I'm at my desk? \n \nI have this problem while at home as well but I'm usually able to keep myself busy enough to keep from falling back on this bad habit. \n \n\n", "How to overcome eating out of boredom I've recently transitioned in to a desk job and, despite my best efforts, have fallen in to a habit of eating while I'm bored. I try to keep the snacks small but ti adds up over the course of a work day. What are some tips or tricks that I can use to keep myself form continually eating while I'm at my desk? \n \nI have this problem while at home as well but I'm usually able to keep myself busy enough to keep from falling back on this bad habit. \n \n\n", "How to overcome eating out of boredom I've recently transitioned in to a desk job and, despite my best efforts, have fallen in to a habit of eating while I'm bored. I try to keep the snacks small but ti adds up over the course of a work day. What are some tips or tricks that I can use to keep myself form continually eating while I'm at my desk? \n \nI have this problem while at home as well but I'm usually able to keep myself busy enough to keep from falling back on this bad habit. \n \n\n", "How to overcome eating out of boredom I've recently transitioned in to a desk job and, despite my best efforts, have fallen in to a habit of eating while I'm bored. I try to keep the snacks small but ti adds up over the course of a work day. What are some tips or tricks that I can use to keep myself form continually eating while I'm at my desk? \n \nI have this problem while at home as well but I'm usually able to keep myself busy enough to keep from falling back on this bad habit. \n \n\n", "How to overcome eating out of boredom I've recently transitioned in to a desk job and, despite my best efforts, have fallen in to a habit of eating while I'm bored. I try to keep the snacks small but ti adds up over the course of a work day. What are some tips or tricks that I can use to keep myself form continually eating while I'm at my desk? \n \nI have this problem while at home as well but I'm usually able to keep myself busy enough to keep from falling back on this bad habit. \n \n\n", "How to overcome eating out of boredom I've recently transitioned in to a desk job and, despite my best efforts, have fallen in to a habit of eating while I'm bored. I try to keep the snacks small but ti adds up over the course of a work day. What are some tips or tricks that I can use to keep myself form continually eating while I'm at my desk? \n \nI have this problem while at home as well but I'm usually able to keep myself busy enough to keep from falling back on this bad habit. \n \n\n", "How to overcome eating out of boredom I've recently transitioned in to a desk job and, despite my best efforts, have fallen in to a habit of eating while I'm bored. I try to keep the snacks small but ti adds up over the course of a work day. What are some tips or tricks that I can use to keep myself form continually eating while I'm at my desk? \n \nI have this problem while at home as well but I'm usually able to keep myself busy enough to keep from falling back on this bad habit. \n \n\n", "How to overcome eating out of boredom I've recently transitioned in to a desk job and, despite my best efforts, have fallen in to a habit of eating while I'm bored. I try to keep the snacks small but ti adds up over the course of a work day. What are some tips or tricks that I can use to keep myself form continually eating while I'm at my desk? \n \nI have this problem while at home as well but I'm usually able to keep myself busy enough to keep from falling back on this bad habit. \n \n\n", "How to overcome eating out of boredom I've recently transitioned in to a desk job and, despite my best efforts, have fallen in to a habit of eating while I'm bored. I try to keep the snacks small but ti adds up over the course of a work day. What are some tips or tricks that I can use to keep myself form continually eating while I'm at my desk? \n \nI have this problem while at home as well but I'm usually able to keep myself busy enough to keep from falling back on this bad habit. \n \n\n", "How to overcome eating out of boredom I've recently transitioned in to a desk job and, despite my best efforts, have fallen in to a habit of eating while I'm bored. I try to keep the snacks small but ti adds up over the course of a work day. What are some tips or tricks that I can use to keep myself form continually eating while I'm at my desk? \n \nI have this problem while at home as well but I'm usually able to keep myself busy enough to keep from falling back on this bad habit. \n \n\n", "How to overcome eating out of boredom I've recently transitioned in to a desk job and, despite my best efforts, have fallen in to a habit of eating while I'm bored. I try to keep the snacks small but ti adds up over the course of a work day. What are some tips or tricks that I can use to keep myself form continually eating while I'm at my desk? \n \nI have this problem while at home as well but I'm usually able to keep myself busy enough to keep from falling back on this bad habit. \n \n\n" ]	[ "Get really into tea. You get a chance to get up and stretch your legs to make a cup, it's basically zero calorie as long as you're not one of those cream and sugar people, it takes a while to drink, and holding warm mug is really soothing. Most tea is pretty low in caffeine so it won't make you crazy the way coffee might. \n\nAlso I don't know if this is an option for you but sometimes when I'm snacky, I brush my teeth and put on lots of lipstick. That feeling of clean teeth and slippery lips makes me want to not snack. ", "Easy way: Replace eating with drinking water. It's healthier and worse thing is you may pee more. But if you're at work you probably aren't totally leaving your desk so simply taking some water and possibly getting up to walk around or stretch is the best way.\n\nAs for long term: recognize the behavior when you do it. Determine if you are hungry or not. A good way to answer this is \"Would I eat an apple right now?\" Now that apples are gross but a lot of times if you are hungry, truly, anything will be good but for some reason you throw an apple out there and out of boredom most people will say no to eating it. \n\nThus you aren't hungry - you are bored (which we know is the reason you are here)\n\nSo once you have determined if you are truly just bored then find something to occupy that time. As mentioned above, take a little walk or stretch is the best way. If able, go outside to get some fresh air. It actually works wonders to kick in energy. Another thing is to determine if your job is enough for you - ask for more intense tasks, work on new projects, etc. \n\nAlso, change your eating habit/schedule. Have scheduled snack time with adequate snacks like protein shakes, nuts and fruit, even a half sandwich. ", "There are a few ways to do this, but let's start by assuming that you ( like me and pretty much every other human being) don't simply have the willpower to just \"stop\".\n\nFirst, try utilizing items that give you the same sensation but don't add much caloric value. Sunflower seeds, baby carrots, celery, gum, etc. These items in generally will help keep you active but won't tack on the poundage that you'd see from the same type of eating with things like chips or popcorn.\n\nSecond - try adapting a useful physical habit I have a few physical habits I do with my hands to help me steer off boredom. Two of them are negative, I bite my nails and cuticles terribly and drum with my fingers. It's obvious why both are bothersome. But, I also have developed two good ones. I use a stress ball type thing, to assist my grip for rock climbing. It keeps my hand busy and allows me to spend just enough neural resources thinking about it that my boredom isn't quite so bad. I also have a finger tapping method that I like where I touch my thumb to my fingers and switch fingers in a set rhythm over and over. It's a trick I picked up from the book FLOW by csikszentmihalyi.\n\nThird, try and figure out how to turn your work into a more rewarding and mentally absorbing process\nThis isn't easy for everyone. Some jobs are excruciatingly boring and require little to no neural resources. There is a chance though, that you can create a rhythm to stamping papers, that you can figure out how to do your job better, faster, and more fun than anyone else in the office. They have those videos all over the Internet about people doing simple jobs in awesome ways. Find your awesome way and battle the actual problem (being bored at work) as opposed to the symptom (boredom eating).\n\nI have no idea what you do, so offering my advice as to how to do #3 is impossible, plus, it needs to be unique to you, but a good way to figure this out is to spend time analyzing your job and figure out what the actual cause of the boredom is, and how you can remedy it with other work processes.\n\nGood luck mate.", "Boredom stems (typically) from being under-stimulated and dispassionate. Eating is a typical pleasure-seeking activity to mask the discomfort of boredom. Three ways to manage this:\n1. Upregulate your stimulation - even when it doesn't feel like it will help, go do some squats somewhere quiet. Have a coffee. Listen to a power-anthem. Do a crossword, or some other mind puzzle. Engage your mind in a problem.\n2. Do something value-oriented - ask yourself \"If I was a hard worker/ big contributor/ problem-solver/ helpful co-worker, what would I be doing right now. Chances are there's some work out in the fringes that you could do that would make you stand out as a \"model\" employee, and all-around good person.\n3. Both/and - don't fear the boredom. Allow yourself to have a both bored, and ______ experience. (i.e. observant, mindful, expressive, etc.) If we don't fear what we feel, we're much less likely to try to \"solve\" it. We're also less concerned when we don't have an \"either I'm bored, or____\" experience, and allow ourselves to have both.", "Apples!!! I did it you can too. \"If you ain't hungry for an apple, you ain't fucking hungry.\" -Joey Diaz", "Brush your teeth! When I was fighting my cravings I took a toothbrush to work with me and anytime I wanted to snack, I brushed instead. Nothing tastes good when you have toothpaste after taste in your mouth. Plus, fresh breath!", "I had this problem and i weighed 210. What i did is i ended up buying those frozen ice pops that contain 10 calories each and are yummy. I didnt even realize but when it was time for senior pictures i weighed 175!!! I always recommend those to my friends when they ask about how i lost the weight. ", "I developed the same habit recently. I recommend snacking on hot peppers. You rarely desire to eat more than one, or anything else after you've eaten one, it encourages you to drink more water, and it's good for your metabolism. Give it a shot ", "I had a desk job in the service, I found myself snacking out of boredom a lot as well. My personal solution was to pack my own lunch everyday with two small snacks to fight the boredom...downside to that though is having snacks at your house. ", "Everyone is giving you options but those options will not work unless you actually enjoy doing them. Your body is looking for a reward. Sugary foods are the most common reward because it is easily available. If you want to avoid food then you need to find something else to use as a reward. Have more then one option available to you because not every reward will work in every situation. For example, spending time with my dogs can be a reward, but I cannot bring them to the office. So at work I keep some gum in my drawer. Sometimes my dogs are annoying, so I go for a run instead. ", "Was recently laughing with a co-worker about how [this comic] (http://www.leadpaintcomics.com/2011/07/21/food-in-the-workplace/) perfectly encapsulates OP's dilemma.\n", "You could always tell your manager you're bored at work. That would probably get rid of the boredom aspect of it.", "I've heard that the following three things help (I can vouch for the first 2 only):\n\n1.) Keep healthy snacks on you at all times - like a bag of almonds\n\n2.) Keep a bottle of water on you at all times\n\n3.) Keep a chili pepper on you at all times (I suggest red thai chili) - eat it when you feel like eating out of boredom - if you're not into spicy foods, this is a good way to kill your appetite", "Drink water out of boredom.\n\nIt fills your stomach, so you won't eat as much. If you must, add some lemonade powder/syrup, but if you do make sure you restrict yourself to drink only when doing chores or something.\n\nAnyway, try and fill your stomach in the most boring way possible. No calories involved.", "smell on a vanilla.. you wont have the urge to eat something.. or replace crap with something healthy.. like carrot / cucumber sticks.", "Start working out very hard. Then eat as much as you want. Bored, entertained, with Netflix, with your bae, it's all fair game.\n\nBut make sure you train hard to earn it.", "Just.\n\nFucking.\n\nDon't.\n\nAs someone in the midst of losing a shit ton of weight, the easiest way to stop eating poorly is just STOP. Every \"reason\" you can't is all in your head. Just don't do it.", "I munch a cinnamon stick. The taste is overpowering and it can last an hour easily. It also helped me to stop smoking. ", "I am the only person who works when they are at work? You eat out of boredom, then go tell your manager you are bored and viola... problem solved.", "Have your tonsils out, I had mine out on Wednesday, I haven't really eaten since. And I've lost 7lbs in 4 days. Not sure how we're doing as a long term thing, but short term I'm scared of soft cheese sandwiches and tea. So snacking is well out the window.", "Calorie count. Download a free app like Lose It, give yourself an allotment of calories you're comfortable with, and just start tracking what you eat.\n\nI found that visually seeing how much all that mindless eating stacks up in terms of calories and constantly tracking everything I eat helped me cut down on mindless snacking really quickly.", "We are technically supposed to eat 4-6 times a day (small portions), adding or subtracting depending on what your goal is and how active you are. I personally love food, but i am very active and so is my job. I take in a little more food and drink more. Studies were conducted on this, and they found that our bodies may confuse thirst with hunger. Whenever you get the urges sip on some water. Don't buy crap food, save that for a weekend or for the movies etc. ", "This isn't about eating something else, this is about using up willpower. You're bored, eating is a fun activity, it's better than being bored, you've soaked up most of your willpower trying to do a boring job, so now you homage nothing left to inhibit your desire to snack.\n\nInstead of eating, do something else interesting. Find the break room and read Reddit. Talk to your coworkers. Just find an activity that's moderately interesting that's not eating. ", "OP, I know you may not see this comment swallowed up in all the others, but a very helpful trick for me came from my therapist. When you start to reach for the food, ask yourself on a scale of 1-10 how hungry you really are, one being about to pass out because you haven't eaten and ten being you're going to throw up from overeating, five obviously being satisfied. Only eat the snack if you're at a 2 or 3. \n\nThis helped me by forcing me to listen to my body. I eventually stopped over eating because I was taking time to recognize that I was full and didn't actually want to eat. ", "My profession is to change people's behavior, so here are some general strategies that are effective:\n\n- Track everything you eat! Keeping a food log will help you remember what and when you ate. It makes you think twice about the next snack. Even more helpful is to graph Calorie intake so you get a visual representation of your habits.\n\n- Have a replacement snack to keep Calorie intake low. Put down the junk food and switch to veggies, seaweed snacks, etc.\n\n- Always have a replacement behavior for a bad habit. You know you're not hungry, you just need something to do. Get up and go for a quick walk around the office, or do a few stretches to get the blood flowing instead of eating.\n\n- Break the automatic chain and delay snacking. We do a lot of things out of habit, so the next time you reach for that bag of chips, stop and think about WHY you are doing this. Tell yourself to wait 5 minutes first so you're not snacking impulsively.\n\n- Remind yourself to stop snacking. Put up a small note on your desk if you need. Just seeing that could make you think twice.\n\n- Decrease motivation to put food in your mouth. Chewing gum or brushing your teeth is a good one because mint makes food taste really gross afterwards. Plus you will have fresh breath :)\n\n- Make it difficult to snack. If you must bring extra food to work, keep it in a hard-to-reach spot like a locked cabinet or even your car so you can't just reach out and stuff food into your mouth. If it's an obstacle to snack, you are likely to decrease that behavior.\n\n- Have a buddy that you can check in with. It's always good to have support, and you can take breaks by socializing instead of eating!\n\nThat's just the tip of the iceberg, but it looks like you are getting great advice already. Good luck!", "Make those snacks things like carrots, celery, peppers. Very low calorie, nutritious and you'll be full.", "I was reading a journal of a great man who overcame many hardships in his life. One of them was hunger, the way he did this was by pretending that hunger was an imaginary friend of his. Who he would share his thoughts and fears with. He ended up using it as an outlet. I realize not eating out of boredom is different than hunger. But its an idea if you are interested. ", "I know this thread is saturated with stuff already, but I like to use the following rule;\n\nIf I think about eating food, I ask myself if I'm hungry enough to eat an apple. If I tell myself I don't want an apple, then I'm not hungry enough to eat something. \n\nIt's small but it helps with eating out of boredom, at least for me. ", "I found out that I needed to be chewing on stuff - snacks, pen, straw, etc. So I switched to gum. 5 calories 0 sugar. Guaranteed fresh breath.", "I chew gum. I'll have my morning coffee then chew gum after. It keeps my mouth busy so I don't feel the need to eat. Also keeping gum in my mouth prevents me from just chain-drinking coffee all day. ", "Have a bag of apples in the refrigerator for such times. If you are really hungry you'll eat a few apples, else you'll realise it's boredom and force yourself against nibbling on other stuff", "Get so lazy that you're too lazy to get food. Watch as your fat melts off your body and your muscle atrophies into nothing. Source: me, a skinny guy", "Drink water or black tea/coffee. Every time you even think about touching any kind of food, get up and get a drink. Got a meeting? Bring a drink. Drink. Drink. Drink. You are almost certainly not hungry, you're actually beginning to become dehydrated.", "Don't buy snack food when shopping for groceries. \n\nThe grocery store is the easiest place to make healthy eating choices. Not buying stuff is much easier than resisting the urge to eat stuff. ", "Additionally with the distract yourself, keep your hands busy twiddling a pen or something. I do that with drumsticks (wooden, not chicken) when I'm bored at home.", "the \"distracting yourself\" approach may work sometimes but is not always practical, I think that developing mindfulness can help you with this, by practicing m", "stab yourself in the thigh with a push pin. The wiggle it around. Slowly you can graduate up to larger items. A nail file. A letter opener. Finally to an \"authentic\" Japanese katana you bought from the Knife Guys on late night TV. If the blood loss doesn't quell your cravings, the sepsis will.", "ask yourself if you want an apple: if it sounds appetizing you're probably hungry, If it doesn't you're just bored. ", "You're eating to feel something. Have an opinion on the food or whatever. So just text people who could use a pick me up an old story or joke about them ", "You could try learning something hard, for example I'm trying to learn how to roll a coin over my knuckles at work while Im bored.", "You can't eat out of boredom if you don't have food to snack on; stop keeping snack food handy. If you snack at home, you could also do the same, or only keep foods you kind of like or separate ingredients", "Would add good sleep hygiene - with say 20 minute m", "When I quit smoking I was grazing a lot more and started putting on even more weight than I had and resorted to chewing on toothpicks. Gum made my jaw hurt after awhile but just a toothpick to fidget with kept me from snacking.", "When I get a craving for snacks, I go to the fridge and see whatever healthy food is available, take a cucumber for example. I ask myself if I'm hungry enough to eat a cucumber. If not, then maybe I don't need to snack. This helps curb the unnecessary craving for sweets/junk food.", "What worked for ME was... replace all carby snacks with fatty / proteiny snacks. If you can, do Tea or Coffee without sugar - you can have cream...etc. \n\nWhen I say carbs, I don't mean just sugar - also have to cut out things like chips obviously.\n\nSo I still snack, but I end up snacking small bits that get me satisfied without oversnacking. The real trick is the lack of sugar makes you really think - do I REALLY want to eat that piece of cheese or am I bored? When you have carby snacks it's just very easy to continuously eat them. \n\n...in other words, it's automagical portion control. ", "What I found works best for me is to have something else you enjoy on your desk that is distracting. Something you can focus on if only for a few seconds. Puzzles, word searches, crosswords, rubric cube, riddles, ideas journal, knitting, playdough, sketchbook, or anything that requires thinking enough to change your thought track. \n\nWhen you find yourself thinking about food, ponder the riddle, mold the playdough, search for a word, knit a few stitches, twist the rubric cube, doodle. Then remind yourself you are suppose to be working and do that. Rinse and repeat.", "Well if u are already overweight that should be motivation enough to eat only when u are hungry, like what im trying to do right now. ", "Water. [Water water water just like Jim Carry says \"settle\" in lair lair](https://youtu.be/1A3PYxOuT5E?t=10s). Drink The Fuck out of some water. Hungry? down the cup. Need something to do? dump the glass and refill. Water will really help to be honest. I was hooked on different fizzy drinks before hand and things like chocolate but It's all about downing that H20! push through a week or so and it becomes easier. As others have said tea is a good option too but honestly if you have the balls for it, water. You'd be surprised by how much it makes a difference. Good luck kind sir and don't give up.", "Try to understand your boredom source. And build new habit that fulfills your need to be entertained.\n\n\nMine is it lack of freedom (stuck in one place, waiting for something, procrastination). \nI try to do something creative: think of new ideas, trying to motivate yourself, create, experiment, browse stuff about my hobbies on social media(browse tutorials pintrest, tumblr, deviantart) and make committed plans - projects. ", "Try sunflower seeds. A whole bag isn't that many calories (maybe 400) but to eat an entire unshelled bag of seeds takes hours. ", "Try chewing sugar free gum. I have the same snacking problem when I'm stuck in front of a screen, but chewing gum helps keep the restless bored snacking behavior at bay. \n", "To add to all the great submissions, this diet plan from [Body for Life](http://bodyforlife.com/library/articles/nutrition/nutrition-guidelines) changes your metabolism by doing six small meals a day.", "This might seam really weird but while Lifeguarding I just kinda suck on pistachio shells until they're soft enough to bite. Take about half an hour to an hour per shell and I'm prettier sure humans can't even digest them so there are no calories. ", "This isn't for everyone, but I over-analyze fiction (the sillier\\kiddier, the better, for this) in my thoughts, trying to e.g. fix plot holes without making new ones so the work's universe is internally consistent. It's usually nothing interesting enough to share, but it keeps me from being bored while I'm doing it.\n\nWater, mint gum, stretches, and walking around (if feasible), and not having food at your desk (if feasible) are all good tips.\n\nA bit of an aside: avocados, celery, and green tea may suppress your desire to eat.", "Think about what you're doing. Every night when I start to sit down & watch TV I immediately think of grabbing something to eat. They go had in hand. If I switch gears, & don't watch TV, I'm good. Even the best shows on TV do this to me, so I think it's more being inactive as well. I need to take up knitting or something to keep hands busy.", "Things that are nutritionally low, but can give you a feeling of fullness and also have a good amount to chew, such as; celery, carrots, fibrous vegetables, tomatoes etc. That combined with plenty of water, as the body sometimes mistakes thirst for hunger.\n\nIf you aren't getting enough cals from the above snacking then you can also have low cal dips or cream cheese to dip, also gives variety of flavour.", "There is a really great supplement called L-Gluatamine its a naturally occurring amino acid. It can be used for a number of things. The main use is for helping the digestive system stay normal and also to help muscle recovery. Though it has many other uses one of the main ones being it helps curb your hunger / sugar cravings. \n\nI take a small 5gram serving every day and it usually helps me curb all sorts of cravings. I also have some granola bars I'll eat one a day between lunch and dinner. It works out to still be under my calorie goal so sometimes small snacks arent all bad.", "The tea thing is good but also I've been eating chia seeds by themselves. I don't mind the taste and they take a long time to chew and swallow so they block the need for other snacks.", "The taste of peppermint tends to make everything else taste bad... Eat a mint or chew peppermint gum.", "The simple answer: just stop buying unhealthy crap like cookies, ice cream, chips, crackers, and candy. \n(Seriously, you DON'T need any of them to be happy.)\n\nIt's basic psychology—if you don't have unnecessary snacks lying around, you'll naturally find it much easier to resist being seduced by temptation, and your wallet (and waistline!) will thank you kindly in return. :]", "Tea with splenda, and full-fat lattes with splenda have done wonders to curb my cravings. \n\nI like my drinks, and 150 calories for a latte is far, far better than the junk I would eat after I got home with a full day of craving behind them. ", "Tea broccoli and carrots. your favourite varieties of trail mix, and granola. Pretty much what I do to cure the crave. ", "Stop eating at your desk. If you're eating while also focusing on something else, you're going to overeat.\n\nCovered this in a previous LPT, which got downvoted to all hell. :)\n\nhttps://www.reddit.com/r/LifeProTips/comments/4fucgb/lpt_to_prevent_overeating_dont_snack_while_doing/", "Stay hydrated.\n\nA lot of times people mistake hunger for thirst when their body appears to be \"hungry\", but they actually need water.\n\nAlso, when you aren't properly hydrated, your metabolism slows down.", "Stand up and stretch at least once an hour. Breathe deep. Desk jobs are murder on your back and shoulders.", "Sounds like your main problem is boredom.\n\nBoredom should never be a problem. Remember this: If you are bored, it's because you are boring.\n\nSorry, not trying to be mean. But it's true.\n\nThere are millions of interesting things to do and learn about in the world and you can access them instantly any time, and probably with a device you keep in your pocket. \n\nSo you have to ask yourself- \"why am I not curious about the world?\"\n\nYou may suffer depression, maybe you're distracted because your life is full of stress. Whatever the reason, you have to make an effort to seek out the things that interest you and also expose yourself to NEW things that might grab your attention.\n\nGood luck.\n\nOh, also- exercise. It's good for you and you'll be able to keep eating a bit extra here and there.", "Something I've found to help a lot is by keeping the unhealthy snacks out of sight and/or inconvenient to get to. Then leave the healthier stuff within plain sight. \n\nFor example I'll put the chips up in the cupboard over my fridge so that I have to put in a good deal of effort to get to them, but I'll put a basket of various fruits on the counter so that I see them first thing when I walk into the kitchen. ", "Snack healthy or there is the other option of, you know, not eating out of boredom. It's literally as simple as that. Don't overthink it. ", "Replace snacks with vegetables or fruits and cut them to make yourself less bored while eating in pieces.", "Replace boredom with exercise. Or reading, or an intense video game, anything that can capture your interest more than a salty snack. \n\nI have the same problem. Fortunately, I'm broke, so I usually only have one bag of chips a month. \n\nWait, there's another idea, give me all the money you spend on snacks, and you won't have anything to eat out of boredom! ", "Put a banana on your desk. If you are hungry enough for a snack eat the banana, then replace it with a orange, if you are hungry for a snack eat the orange, replace with a peach, Apple, pear... Any fruit. If you are hungry for a snack eat some fruit ", "Oddly enough, my old anorexia \"hunger is pain\" coping tips may come in handy here. (DISCLAIMER: anorexia is not normal or healthy, I do not recommend using these tips to forgo eating entirely but rather to cut back on too much snacking as op does here. If you or someone you know has anorexia, please find help.) \n\nBuy one of those big \"daily schedule\" water bottles with measurement lines on it, and make it your goal to drink the whole thing. You'll be healthier, your tummy will be full with water and not calories, and you'll feel accomplished for completing your water goal. \n\nChew sugar free gum. It has flavor, and the chewing simulation is usually what boredom eaters want. \n\nKeep a little list with the things you've eaten over the day. Doesn't have to be fancy, a bullet list on a post it note will do. Keeping a running reminder of all you've eaten will help you resist eating more. \n\nChew ice. It's cold and refreshing- best of all, calorie free! \n\nBest of luck to you, Op!😉", "OP, I appreciated the thread, but why even include the \"you could always try cocaine, meth, crack\" bit at the end?", "Nuts and dried fruit are reasonable hunger suppression snacks, but most of the time you're just thirsty. Sitting in a cold air conditioned office all day can dry you out. Get a big water mug or bottle and keep it filled. ", "Not trying to hijack but quite opposite how do you get into the habit of eating more? I quite often have days skipping breakfast and lunch. With very few to no snacks. I drink constantly wether it's water, milk, soda but eating always seems like a chore and nonfullfilling despite how bad nutritionally I know it can be. I hate sitting down and just eating to eat.", "Not to mention you'll be up and down to pee. I highly recommend Celestial Seasoning's Apple Spice. It's a w e s o m e", "None of the things mentioned in the comments worked for me, so I would just eat low calorie stuff when I would get the urge, like (water) ice cream. It's like 30 calorie a piece and tasty af.", "Me too. I have lots to do and a lot of it is tedious and repetitive and I snack while I'm doing spreadsheet / general ledger / resource allocation analysis because it's so tedious. I'm thinking about getting another job, seriously.", "Maybe find something filling that's fairly good for you and harder to eat. I go for frozen fruit or sunflower seeds", "LPT. If you have difficulty working up the will power to overcome eating out of boredom - try cocaine. ", "Kind of a lot of work, but calorie counter apps have helped me. By recording down honestly, the things you eat, you can limit your intake for the day. If you have 300 calories to spare, then go ahead and have a small snack. Just don't go over.", "Keep a hand written food diary of everything you eat. Really makes you consider whether or not you need what you're about to eat and also keeps a record of when your eating habits are poor. ", "Just carry a Nalgene of water everywhere with you, even in the house. You'll have to pee all the time, but you'll seriously grow to love the water and forget about the food. For starting the habit though, it's also good to just limit the food in your reach.", "Just a side protip, OP, but you might want to watch out with sunflower seeds. They're usually pretty high in sodium, so try to pick up a light version if ou want to go that route.", "If your job is boring, make it less boring by doing more.\n\nLook for ways to add value. See inefficient processes? Find a way to make them leaner and better! See something that's filthy? Clean it! See a process or tool that's confusing to new hires? Write some documentation for it!\n\nTake ownership of everything you see that needs doing, that someone's not doing. Pay attention to details.\n", "If you're at home, just don't have any snack food lying around. If every meal requires some preparation, even just microwaving something for 3 minutes, you are less likely to snack out of boredom.", "If it's a case of you think your hungry, to test if it's boredom ask yourself if you'd eat an apple. Similar to when you tell your mum you're hungry and she say have a piece of fruit, suddenly you aren't hungry.", "I've used this at home more than the office. Put a little sign on the refrigerator or cabinet where the food is that says \"are you hungry or just bored?\" or the like. Sometimes just that thought in your head will do the trick.", "I've the same problem. Eat negative calorie foods. \n\nExample: apples cost more to digest. As long as you're eating healthy you should be fine. You'll also notice your metabolism will increase if you eat every hour or so. \n\nMeasure how much you can eat for the day, fruits, vegetables, nuts, water ( too much water, means more bathroom breaks). \n\nStay away from unhealthy processed snacks. ", "I've really struggled with this in the past. Here are tips that helped me: \n\n1. Have more fun in your life. I overeat at night when I didn't do anything fun or meaningful that day. Maybe you could get into fantasy football with friends? Or play sports?\n\n2. Workout during the day. Aerobic or anaerobic. Not sure if it's the fun factor, or something metabolic, but I don't seek food to fill the void like I do when I've been sedentary 2+ days. \n\n3. Snack on vegetables to satisfy the urge to chew and swallow. And eat a lot. The more you eat these foods, the the more bored you'll be of eating in general later when you'll desire less healthy alternatives. And you'll like them and they won't seem bland and flavorless. Raw sweet potatoes are my go to. And I can eat them ad libitum and not gain weight. \n\n4. [Just do it.](http://youtu.be/ZXsQAXx_ao0)\n\nReally hope this helps. ", "I've gone From 100kg to 120kg three times in five years \nI love food and it gets me through the days \nWe all have vices \nBut yes this is terrible for the body ", "I'm skinny and have always been, but I think I'm picking up what you're putting down.\n\nI get that \"I need to chew on something\" feeling, it's pretty common as far as I'm aware. I used to chew on cups, pens, pencils, nails. It was never a hunger thing, more of a \"I feel like chewing on something\". I eat gum , and that sates my urge. I would recommend eating gum when you feel \"chewy\" (mints are also nice).\n\nI also drink tea or water when I get the munchies, so that would probably also work in this case.", "I'm quiet the opposite. I forget to eat, even the main meals. \nWhich is also not very healthy. I have to actively remind myself to eat and even to snack inbetween. As I heard being underweight is almost equally unhealthy than over-. \n \nAny input about that?", "I'd stay away from seeds, they make me gain a lot.\n\nStick with baby carrots myself, also some roasted seaweed, if you are into that.", "I'd also recommend brushing your teeth when you feel a craving because you're bored. I find that it's difficult to think about eating after my teeth are clean plus it's a good habit! ", "I would recommend taking smaller meals during your regular meal hours. That way, your calorie count would even out throughout the day. \n\nHowever, to actually solve the problem of snacking, don't bring any snacks to your table. Or if you really must, being healthy snacks in small amounts. That way, the amount of intake you get is a lot smaller. \n\nAlso, like some others have mentioned, before eating anything, check if you really are hungry or not. It takes some practice to make this conscious but it will be well worth it (: all the best!!", "I went from a snack-friendly retail job to a snack-damn-near-mandatory call center position. The only thing that saved me from putting on another 45 lbs. was going on [keto](reddit.com/r/keto). If I got the mid-day munchies, I'd smash a handful of smoked almonds and a small avocado with black pepper and tapatio at my desk. Half the time I did that, I wouldn't even be remotely hungry at lunch, which gave me more time to nap or run errands or nap or read comics or nap. Maybe a lightish snack for my late-afternoon break and a fathead pizza or some rotisserie chicken for dinner.", "I used to be 190 then I got type 1 diabetes and now I eat way less carbs and can't get over 160. In general I just eat a lot less and appreciate my food more now. I guess my advice is get type 1 diabetes.", "I try to snack on crunchy granola bars or beef jerky. I feel like you spend more time chewing them than you would other things and it makes you feel satisfied.", "I try a lot of things: \n\n* Drinking water/tea/diet soda\n\n* Chewing gum or eating a sugarfree mint\n\n* Snacking on veggies (celery, carrots and cucumbers are cheap and delicious)\n\n* Proper portioning (if you wanna snack, you don't need more than a small handful. Don't fill a giant fucking bowl because you're 100% going to finish that)\n\n* Keep yourself occupied. If you're eating because you're bored, then remove that boredom and do something to engage yourself. Get up and walk for a bit. Clean something. Take care of a chore or a task you've been putting off.\n\n* Add some helpful inefficiency to your life. Make snacks harder for you to acquire on a day-to-day basis. Some people just don't keep snacks at all. That way, if they want to eat, they'd have to actually cook food, so they'd have to want it enough to make the food.\n\n* Above all, practice mindfulness. Boredom-eating is fueled by distraction. You don't think about the food you eat, or why you're eating it. It's just an impulse you have to walk to the pantry or the fridge, grab something, and shove it in your mouth. Like all bad habits, it's the result of turning your brain off. So during these moments, try to turn your brain back on. Realize that you are not in the slightest bit hungry, that eating that snack will contribute nothing to your overall happiness, or well-being, and won't even entertain you for very long. At the end of the few minutes you eat your snack, you're going to be just as bored, and probably a little guilty too. If you finish remembering all this, and you still want a snack, eat that snack. Focus on its taste. Ask yourself if it was everything you wanted it to be, and if it was worth the extra calories, and if you even want to finish it. And when you're done snacking, ask yourself if you're any less bored. Bad habits sneak into our lives by avoiding our attention. There's no better way to fight one than by turning the spotlight on it.", "I make myself a kettle of tea. It makes me drink a lot of tea sometimes but it works.\n\nJust replace food with something that you can consume without problems.", "I know I'm late to the party, but I keep a bag of whole sunflower seeds at me desk. If I start to get the munchies I'll grab a 1/4th handful and pop them in my mouth. Much better for me than junk, and by the time I'm done, no more munchies. Trying to quit smoking also so it helps with that too. ", "I keep a giant bottle of water with me when I can. What I've discovered about myself over the years is that it's less about eating something and more about (inb4 innuendo jokes) putting something in my mouth and swallowing it.", "I have suffered from binge eating disorder/compulsive eating disorder for years. The only thing that has helped me was reading the book Never Binge Again. Essentially, you need to separate yourself from the person that wants to eat out of boredom (you want to eat regularly). Recognize that any craving to eat when you are bored is not actually something that you want to do, but rather what your brain has become accustomed to doing. I don't explain this too well, but I hope it can help you. Good luck mate", "I have a retainer and I wear it between meals, that way I can't eat anything without going out of my way to do it.", "I have a really bad oral fixation, which I used to exhibit through eating. Eating was a replacement for chewing my nails and biting my fingertips, and when I wasn't doing one, I was doing the other.\n\nUntil I bought a lot of gum. It helped me learn to control it, like the nicotine patch for smokers.\n\nBasically, find a substitute, learn to quell the urge to eat, then practice, practice, practice!\n\nAlso, as someone said, drink water instead. Much healthier.", "I had the same problem, compounded by the fact I work for a tech firm so there is always food provided all the time.\n\nI was in the habit of eating a chocolate bar at least once a day, plus other things. Yup, started to expand. \n\nWhat helped me was getting a calorie tracking app. I have a target number of calories a day, and when I eat anything I add it to the tracker. Once I realized that by having a snack I'd have to eat less for dinner to keep to my target, it became really motivating to stop. It's scary how many calories the smalles thing can have. Good luck", "I found that only buying food for meals helped. I figure I'm going to eat stew for supper, only buy the stuff to male the stew. Nothing else. However, I won't eat leftovers, so I threw them out, so I didn't have those in my fridge either. ", "I find that eating out of boredom is really a matter of availability for me. If there are is junk food in the house then I'll eat it when I'm bored. If I don't buy it then I don't have the option and so I snack less.", "I eat out of boredom too, but my laziness overpowers it. All of my snacks are too far from where my room is, which stops me from snacking all the time. So maybe try to keep the snacks as far away as possible. ", "I eat heavy meals with lots of fat and protein, and extremely low carbohydrates. I generally don't find myself craving snacks throughout the day because I'm so full. \n\nIf/when I do start to feel snack-y, I eat something dense like cheese, almonds, or coffee with heavy whipping cream added to it. These foods are technically high-calorie, but they fill you up so quickly compared to sugary/starchy stuff that you actually end up eating less calories throughout the day.", "I also have a desk job and also love eating. Gum really helped me. When I am sick of water or tea and just need something, gum is my go to. Tons of different flavor a to choose from, basically no calories, and it quells the boredom a bit. ", "Human body is a slave to habit, you eat when bored because that is what you have trained your body to do when in that state. You got that habit by doing the same action when that mood hit thus training your body to do it over and over again. \n\nThe human body is a slave to routine, if you do something over and over it will get used to it and depend on that routine. \n\nWhat you need to do to change that \"habit\" is to make a mental note to do something else when bored so you can break the habit you don't want. \n\nNext time you are bored read a book, or go for a walk, if you do something beneficial when bored you will start to train your body/mind to think beneficial and therefore your bored mind will go there instead of to where it goes now which is food. ", "Hey- What I do is I get something low in cal, but wouldn't hurt if I ate a lot. An example is seaweed. I also like to cut up apples into lots of thin slices, and eat it slowly. Heck- I get so many slices in my Apple sometimes I only need half. You can also buy rice cakes/crackers, or non buttered popcorn. Savor the flavor, suck on it until it dissolves. Makes it last longer. Best of luck", "Gum. Chew the hell out of it. And don't buy any snacks. Just eat at lunch. Are you exerting energy while sitting at your desk?\n", "Go work in a kitchen and you'll quickly learn to hate everything about food. I mean you might like it and become a chef but you've really gotta be a psychotic asshole to enjoy it. ", "Go take a walk, jog in place, stretch, distract yourself. \nThat being said I read a book called The Mood Cure by Julia Ross. I found L-glutamine amino acid helps me combat cravings. It's also healthy in other ways. I used to take it between meals when I noticed my mind stray to food while I was working. ", "Get a few boxes of sugar free freezer Pops. You can literally eat them nonstop and they are all zero calories. ", "Get a \"Yeti\" or similarly fancy 24 oz thermal beverage bottle, stick a straw in it and keep it full of ice and water (not flavored, not carbonated) at your desk. \n\nWhen you find yourself snack-craving, suck up a few ounces; the cold helps dull the \"hunger\" and the act of sipping through the straw satisfies your need to be doing something with your mouth. \n\nSpecial added bonus: If you work in an air-conditioned office, you'll stay better hydrated and more alert. And getting up to refill the ice and water every hour or so is a good distraction and excuse to move around a bit. \n\nAlso, if your schedule allows, take an hour lunch and make it your main meal of the day. Just have a salad or some grilled veggies for dinner and don't eat anything after 6 PM. Eat fresh fruit, a handful of nuts, and green tea for breakfast. ", "Fruits and veggies are great but if you are drinking enough water and staying hydrated you should feel pretty full between meals.", "Flossing. A friend suggested it to keep your hands busy, although that might not be helpful at work. Hmm. Either way, it's helped me stop mindlessly eating while watching videos. ", "Floss picks. Gets your hand and mouth doing something that's good for you. Really scratches the snack itch.", "Every time you feel like eating, pop to the bathroom and brush your teeth for about a minute. You won't feel hungry, and you'll have clean teeth. Win/win.", "Eat fruit whwn its boredom munchies. And if at home with nothing to do, switch it out with an activity like exercising when youre bored", "Drink water right after you eat something, this will wash away the leftovers in your mouth. This will slow down the munchies.\n\nJust drink a lot of water in general helps with a full feeling, but dont drink to much ahah", "Dont! Just substitute low calorie high \"fullnes\" vegetables like carrots, celery, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, washed and ready to eat broccoli, cauliflower, snap peas, all kinds of good things and high in the nutrients your body needs!", "Dont take more food then youre supposed to eat for lunch.\nYoull still do it but you wont start overeating.", "Don't have food in your house that doesn't take effort to prepare, then if you are lazy like me you won't want to make it then only eat at actual meals", "Don't get snack, don't eat snack, don't even think about snack. \n\nI grew up in a family that did not snack, and I also do not share the habit of snacking. It is always the hardest to start but it will definitely get easier. \n\nI drink lots of tea (different flavor to keep myself entertained), and eat full breakfast and full lunch everyday. ", "Breath mints, water, and/or light snacks. \n\nMore often than not people interpret thrist as hunger as the thirst sensation is weaker. \n\nThe mints are good if you want to chew on something. Plus fresh breath\n\nAs for snacks, try to find something that is low calorie, somewhat filling, and ideally addresses a macro nutrient that you have trouble getting on a daily basis. For me, I have trouble with fiber so those 90 cal fiber one brownies usually hit the spot between breakfast and lunch.", "As others have suggested, replace eating with drinking. I tend to go for green tea or black coffee as there are very little calories in either but taste better than drinking water imho.\nAs another has pointed out, if you're making a concerted effort to lose weight, MyFitnessPal is your friend, you're less likely to eat that scone when you have to log it and see the extra dead calories you've just consumed.", "An FYI, don't do nuts or seeds for snacking. They're good for you, but if you're mindlessly snacking you can easily go overboard. They are high in fat and calories. (100 grams of cashews has 553 calories and 44 grams of fat, 67% of your daily value)\n\nI would recommend things like celery, which has a good crunch to keep you alert, but very little calories. (1 stalk has only 6 calories). 100 grams of celery only has 16 calories. They're mostly water, but do have some vitamins in them. \n\nOr try chewing gum. \n\nEating small meals throughout the day would also be good. So you can turn your meals into snacking rather than eating it all in one seating. Although, meats should be eaten asap while warm in general (lunch meats an exception - I think). ", "All day long I drink water, coffee, and tea (no cream or sugar). All are 0 calorie and provide something to consume out of habit.", "A note that is relevant to weight loss in general: That feeling of craving carbs actually means your blood sugar is low. At that moment your body is burning fat as fuel. That is actually the feeling you're looking for when trying to lose weight. " ]	[ 1549, 724, 68, 40, 25, 19, 17, 13, 9, 8, 7, 6, 6, 4, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 ]	safe
[ "How to politely get money back from someone who owes you without being the asshole. This always leads to the dynamic of being the asshole asking for money back, even though the stigma should be the other way around. Anyone have any advice for getting money back the best way?", "How to politely get money back from someone who owes you without being the asshole. This always leads to the dynamic of being the asshole asking for money back, even though the stigma should be the other way around. Anyone have any advice for getting money back the best way?", "How to politely get money back from someone who owes you without being the asshole. This always leads to the dynamic of being the asshole asking for money back, even though the stigma should be the other way around. Anyone have any advice for getting money back the best way?", "How to politely get money back from someone who owes you without being the asshole. This always leads to the dynamic of being the asshole asking for money back, even though the stigma should be the other way around. Anyone have any advice for getting money back the best way?", "How to politely get money back from someone who owes you without being the asshole. This always leads to the dynamic of being the asshole asking for money back, even though the stigma should be the other way around. Anyone have any advice for getting money back the best way?", "How to politely get money back from someone who owes you without being the asshole. This always leads to the dynamic of being the asshole asking for money back, even though the stigma should be the other way around. Anyone have any advice for getting money back the best way?" ]	[ "\"I wouldn't bring it up if it wasn't important, but I really need that money I loaned you as much as you needed my help then.\"\n\n\"Hey, I really appreciate this. I'm glad that we can help each other out.\"", "Don't ever loan money you can't afford to lose. Never overextend yourself for others, especially if your budget is tight.\n\nLearn to say, \"I'm sorry, I don't have enough for my own needs.\"\n\nOr \"I'm sorry, that's not possible at this time.\"\n\nOr straight up \"I'd be happy to lend you money but you never paid back what I've loaned you before.\" \n\nYou have to set the tone before you hand over the cash. \"What do you need it for?\" and \"When will I see it back?\" are the first two questions. The rest go from there. Get explicit agreement when the money is due back. \n\nIf it is a significant amount, put it all in writing. Make a copy for yourself and give one to the recipient. The document should indicate the amount loaned and the terms for repayment. It should also be signed by the recipient of the loan. ", "Depends on what the conditions were on loaning the money.\n\nDid you say \"Pay me back in a week\" .. \"When you get paid\"?", "Just ask! \n\nIf that guy has any decency he should know he is the asshole just because you have to ask. I have never seen anyone giving me any indication I'm an asshole just because I asked them money back or thought someone he was an asshole because they asked their money back.", "Dude,\n\nThey are the asshole if they flip out on you asking for a debt. There is a scumbag steve meme about this very situation floating around. Tell them that you need your money back and that if they are interested in possible future opportunities of YOUR charity, then they need to respect the rules of lent money. ", "did this a week ago. Told him \"Dont want to be a dick, just want to be able to get some extra stuff for XXXXX (my kid thats about to be born). Felt like a dick move but he said he got the message. since hes across the country, hes paying me in installments of steam gift cards (total $750)" ]	[ 12, 5, 4, 1, 1, 0 ]	safe
[ "How to remove or disconnect my number from a property? I got a new number several years ago but in the past year, I have been receiving spam calls (at least 3 a day) of property buyers trying to buy a house I don't own. My number used to belong to the owner of the house, I assume.\n\nI have NO idea how they are getting my number from the property but I'm tired of hundreds of texts, phone calls, and voicemails meant for someone else every month. \n\nHow do I solve this issue?", "How to remove or disconnect my number from a property? I got a new number several years ago but in the past year, I have been receiving spam calls (at least 3 a day) of property buyers trying to buy a house I don't own. My number used to belong to the owner of the house, I assume.\n\nI have NO idea how they are getting my number from the property but I'm tired of hundreds of texts, phone calls, and voicemails meant for someone else every month. \n\nHow do I solve this issue?" ]	[ "Easy to solve. Tell them you are very interested and tell them to drop by. Any time between 3 am and 4 am in 90 days since you work nights. When they complain you were not there reschedule 90 days in the future. Keep at it till they stop. Bonus points for scheduling 2 or more buyers at the same time and date.", "You solve it by getting another number. Obviously your digits are on a 'For Sale By Owner' sign somewhere in the boonies." ]	[ 3, 2 ]	safe
[ "What are some pro psychological tips that will help you avoid the fear of failure and change your life completely? ", "What are some pro psychological tips that will help you avoid the fear of failure and change your life completely? ", "What are some pro psychological tips that will help you avoid the fear of failure and change your life completely? ", "What are some pro psychological tips that will help you avoid the fear of failure and change your life completely? ", "What are some pro psychological tips that will help you avoid the fear of failure and change your life completely? ", "What are some pro psychological tips that will help you avoid the fear of failure and change your life completely? ", "What are some pro psychological tips that will help you avoid the fear of failure and change your life completely? ", "What are some pro psychological tips that will help you avoid the fear of failure and change your life completely? ", "What are some pro psychological tips that will help you avoid the fear of failure and change your life completely? ", "What are some pro psychological tips that will help you avoid the fear of failure and change your life completely? " ]	[ "No single tip will change your life completely. A few good tips and a lot of small actions, and now we're getting somewhere. Here are a few tips to start the list:\n\n* If you're stuck on a binary decision, reframe the choice as \"good or better\" or \"there isn't a bad choice\" rather than \"good or bad\" or \"must make the best choice\".\n* Forgive yourself for making errors in the past. Punishing yourself for past mistakes is an act that reinforces a fear of failure.\n* Find little ways to fail or be imperfect in life. Use those experiences to get more comfortable with failing and to realize it's not as bad as feared.", "A man goes to knowledge as he goes to war: wide-awake, with fear, with respect, and with absolute assurance. Going to knowledge or going to war in any other manner is a mistake, and whoever makes it might never live to regret it\n\nCarlos Castaneda, The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge\n\n//\n\nWe are gonna die soon, there's no time for regrets, only time for decisions.", "I mean it depends on context.\n\nIf you have scary/ challenging things to do in the moment, mental preparation and breathing exercises in the moment (I use box breathing).\n\nOtherwise if its fear of making a decision or action, try and put it into context. Will it matter in 5 mins? A day? A week? 6 months? If not just do it and roll the dice. You probably have most of the information you need for the choice. Colin Powell had an 80% rule. If you have 80% of the info you're probably good to go. If you wait for the rest of the 20% it could be too late.\n\nFailure is part of life. You can do everything right and still fail. Unfortunately or fortunately you get used to it. Once it happens then you can get over the shock and you just have to pick yourself up and keep pushing forward. If there is something to learn, then do that, but don't let it get you down. As simple as that. Good luck.\n\nI work as an emergency doc for context.", "One Day At A Time has served me well. \n\nAnxiety is a demand for control of the future. \n\nFacing the fact that we don't have control over our lives isn't easy. But the reality is that we don't. \n\nJust get up in the morning and do the right thing. Over and over and over.", "Your whole life is just a tiny insignificant spec in the grand scheme of the universe. We're all just going to die anyway. Relax and enjoy what you can while you can.", "The time is going to pass anyway.\n\nWork backwards from the ideal life you want and figure out how to get there. Figuring out what you want is the hardest part.", "Fear setting by Tim Ferris. Outline what can go wrong. Plan to avoid failure with a mindset that is positive and that is the secret. Difficult to do, but possible. Be well", "Best advice I can give is to remember that as long as you're alive, you have agency and options. Thinking about taking a risk but afraid of failure? Try it anyway and remember that you can always recover. It might not be fun, it might not be pretty, but you're alive and you can make things work if you apply yourself.", "One step at a time and put your self into that moment that is challenging for your positive change. When fear starts to appear, which it will, acknowledge it, like you would another person in a movie theater full of open seats. It’s there but it isn’t blocking your view of the big screen! \n\nJust step by step keep going forwards and if you need to put it all into perspective, look at yourself sitting in that movie theater hearing episodes of your life with all the emotions. You see yourself react but the observer remains calm and neutral. This is life and there are many episodes that are opportunities for positive change. \n\nKeep going forward and hold your positive mindset, which includes positive self talk. The words “I can’t do it” create a snowball effect to decreasing your desire and motivation to keep pressing forward. But our thoughts are reinforced by habits, so it’s best to start reinforcing positive thoughts now. \n\nIn short - Mother Teresa said “Life is a game, play it!”", "Everyone fails. You can't grow without failure. If everything went right and to plan life would be very boring and you'd never learn how to adapt." ]	[ 25, 9, 8, 5, 3, 3, 3, 3, 2, 2 ]	safe
[ "How to remove pinkish and black \"mold/mildew\" from your shower? I've tried scrubbing bubbles, magic erasers and heavy duty cleaners in conjunction with toothbrushes (scrubbing the grout).\n\nToothbrushes got it off the best but it took so long...and it didn't even remove it all. Is there a product that actually works?\n\nI don't have a bathroom full of it, but having a little bit in the corners of our shower is embarrassing when my wife and I have guests over.\n\nThank you!", "How to remove pinkish and black \"mold/mildew\" from your shower? I've tried scrubbing bubbles, magic erasers and heavy duty cleaners in conjunction with toothbrushes (scrubbing the grout).\n\nToothbrushes got it off the best but it took so long...and it didn't even remove it all. Is there a product that actually works?\n\nI don't have a bathroom full of it, but having a little bit in the corners of our shower is embarrassing when my wife and I have guests over.\n\nThank you!", "How to remove pinkish and black \"mold/mildew\" from your shower? I've tried scrubbing bubbles, magic erasers and heavy duty cleaners in conjunction with toothbrushes (scrubbing the grout).\n\nToothbrushes got it off the best but it took so long...and it didn't even remove it all. Is there a product that actually works?\n\nI don't have a bathroom full of it, but having a little bit in the corners of our shower is embarrassing when my wife and I have guests over.\n\nThank you!", "How to remove pinkish and black \"mold/mildew\" from your shower? I've tried scrubbing bubbles, magic erasers and heavy duty cleaners in conjunction with toothbrushes (scrubbing the grout).\n\nToothbrushes got it off the best but it took so long...and it didn't even remove it all. Is there a product that actually works?\n\nI don't have a bathroom full of it, but having a little bit in the corners of our shower is embarrassing when my wife and I have guests over.\n\nThank you!", "How to remove pinkish and black \"mold/mildew\" from your shower? I've tried scrubbing bubbles, magic erasers and heavy duty cleaners in conjunction with toothbrushes (scrubbing the grout).\n\nToothbrushes got it off the best but it took so long...and it didn't even remove it all. Is there a product that actually works?\n\nI don't have a bathroom full of it, but having a little bit in the corners of our shower is embarrassing when my wife and I have guests over.\n\nThank you!", "How to remove pinkish and black \"mold/mildew\" from your shower? I've tried scrubbing bubbles, magic erasers and heavy duty cleaners in conjunction with toothbrushes (scrubbing the grout).\n\nToothbrushes got it off the best but it took so long...and it didn't even remove it all. Is there a product that actually works?\n\nI don't have a bathroom full of it, but having a little bit in the corners of our shower is embarrassing when my wife and I have guests over.\n\nThank you!", "How to remove pinkish and black \"mold/mildew\" from your shower? I've tried scrubbing bubbles, magic erasers and heavy duty cleaners in conjunction with toothbrushes (scrubbing the grout).\n\nToothbrushes got it off the best but it took so long...and it didn't even remove it all. Is there a product that actually works?\n\nI don't have a bathroom full of it, but having a little bit in the corners of our shower is embarrassing when my wife and I have guests over.\n\nThank you!", "How to remove pinkish and black \"mold/mildew\" from your shower? I've tried scrubbing bubbles, magic erasers and heavy duty cleaners in conjunction with toothbrushes (scrubbing the grout).\n\nToothbrushes got it off the best but it took so long...and it didn't even remove it all. Is there a product that actually works?\n\nI don't have a bathroom full of it, but having a little bit in the corners of our shower is embarrassing when my wife and I have guests over.\n\nThank you!", "How to remove pinkish and black \"mold/mildew\" from your shower? I've tried scrubbing bubbles, magic erasers and heavy duty cleaners in conjunction with toothbrushes (scrubbing the grout).\n\nToothbrushes got it off the best but it took so long...and it didn't even remove it all. Is there a product that actually works?\n\nI don't have a bathroom full of it, but having a little bit in the corners of our shower is embarrassing when my wife and I have guests over.\n\nThank you!", "How to remove pinkish and black \"mold/mildew\" from your shower? I've tried scrubbing bubbles, magic erasers and heavy duty cleaners in conjunction with toothbrushes (scrubbing the grout).\n\nToothbrushes got it off the best but it took so long...and it didn't even remove it all. Is there a product that actually works?\n\nI don't have a bathroom full of it, but having a little bit in the corners of our shower is embarrassing when my wife and I have guests over.\n\nThank you!", "How to remove pinkish and black \"mold/mildew\" from your shower? I've tried scrubbing bubbles, magic erasers and heavy duty cleaners in conjunction with toothbrushes (scrubbing the grout).\n\nToothbrushes got it off the best but it took so long...and it didn't even remove it all. Is there a product that actually works?\n\nI don't have a bathroom full of it, but having a little bit in the corners of our shower is embarrassing when my wife and I have guests over.\n\nThank you!", "How to remove pinkish and black \"mold/mildew\" from your shower? I've tried scrubbing bubbles, magic erasers and heavy duty cleaners in conjunction with toothbrushes (scrubbing the grout).\n\nToothbrushes got it off the best but it took so long...and it didn't even remove it all. Is there a product that actually works?\n\nI don't have a bathroom full of it, but having a little bit in the corners of our shower is embarrassing when my wife and I have guests over.\n\nThank you!", "How to remove pinkish and black \"mold/mildew\" from your shower? I've tried scrubbing bubbles, magic erasers and heavy duty cleaners in conjunction with toothbrushes (scrubbing the grout).\n\nToothbrushes got it off the best but it took so long...and it didn't even remove it all. Is there a product that actually works?\n\nI don't have a bathroom full of it, but having a little bit in the corners of our shower is embarrassing when my wife and I have guests over.\n\nThank you!", "How to remove pinkish and black \"mold/mildew\" from your shower? I've tried scrubbing bubbles, magic erasers and heavy duty cleaners in conjunction with toothbrushes (scrubbing the grout).\n\nToothbrushes got it off the best but it took so long...and it didn't even remove it all. Is there a product that actually works?\n\nI don't have a bathroom full of it, but having a little bit in the corners of our shower is embarrassing when my wife and I have guests over.\n\nThank you!", "How to remove pinkish and black \"mold/mildew\" from your shower? I've tried scrubbing bubbles, magic erasers and heavy duty cleaners in conjunction with toothbrushes (scrubbing the grout).\n\nToothbrushes got it off the best but it took so long...and it didn't even remove it all. Is there a product that actually works?\n\nI don't have a bathroom full of it, but having a little bit in the corners of our shower is embarrassing when my wife and I have guests over.\n\nThank you!", "How to remove pinkish and black \"mold/mildew\" from your shower? I've tried scrubbing bubbles, magic erasers and heavy duty cleaners in conjunction with toothbrushes (scrubbing the grout).\n\nToothbrushes got it off the best but it took so long...and it didn't even remove it all. Is there a product that actually works?\n\nI don't have a bathroom full of it, but having a little bit in the corners of our shower is embarrassing when my wife and I have guests over.\n\nThank you!" ]	[ "How come no one had said CLR Cleaner? This stuff works like a charm in stains, mildew, water deposits, and just about anything. I would do what many said here and put it in a spray bottle, spray wait ten minutes and scrub and rinse.", "Where do you live? You may be in an area with hard water; if so, the pink and black residues are likely the result of mineral deposits from the hard water, not mold. If this is the case, try CLR cleaner. Also, you may want to look at investing in a water softener. \n \n", "Bleach, undiluted. Put it in a spray bottle. Or buy Tilex, which is just bleach in a spray bottle. It's convenient because you don't have to find a spray bottle and fill it up. And since a bottle of Tilex lasts me a couple of years, i don't mind buying one (or buy generic).", "After thoroughly cleaning the grout and allowing it to dry, try spraying peroxide on the grout. Might just get the stains out. Also, if you have any moldy caulking, that is super easy to rip out and replace and it's pretty cheap to replace also. Just watch a few videos on youtube and buy the recommended products and you should be good to go. ", "You may not believe this but I found something that not only cleans the shower fungus but I use it to clean all of my brass and silver . All with no scrubbing . It is chrome rim cleaner . You can find it at any parts store . It is in a clear red bottle . Be careful not to breath the fumes , it does have acid in it but it works great . Spray it on , wait five mins and rinse it off . Be careful around paint though , it is pretty strong stuff . And again , DO NOT BREATH THE FUMES . I was spraying once and got a whiff of it and it burned my lungs . Spay and run . ", "Probably not the best idea but I have used that Lysol toilet bowl cleaner once or twice and it has performed quite well. ", "Mildew stain remover like X-14, spray on, walk away for few minutes, rinse to remove. Once clean, apply a mildew blocker. Rinse the nozzle or expect it to clog.", "If you have a good week or two, clean your shower in sections. no chemical's necessary. I hung a cloth in my shower for just such a purpose. At the end of my showers, before I would turn the hot water off, I would use the cloth to clean a little section here and there. It was easier to scrub mold mildew off because the hot running water for 5-10 minutes, makes the mildew easier to scrub away. In about 2 weeks I had the whole thing cleaned. Thing is not to do the whole thing at once. ", "I've had great results using a spray bottle of vinegar and Dawn dish soap mixed together. I spray it all over, wait about 15 minutes, then grab a handled scrub brush and have a long hot shower.\n\nWorks like a charm! ", "I may not have the same issues, but I rub soap on my hand and that's enough to rub off the pink mildew. It's a plastic shower, so there isn't grout.\n\nMine comes off so easy that it can't be the same as yours.", "I know it sounds strange, but I found the best shower/tub cleaner to be a dryer sheet soaked in bleach.", "I had this same issue at my old apartment and Tilex was the only thing that took care of it for me. Also, if you find it IS due to hard water, The Works is great as well and you can find it at some dollar stores (in addition to Lowe's, Ace Hardware, etc).", "I found some stuff at Lowes by Zep. It smells like it'll melt your lungs, but it works really well. Spray it on, let it sit for a few minutes, rinse it off, let the bathroom air out for 12 hours.\n[Link here](http://www.lowes.com/pd_369941-531-ZUMILDEW32_0__?productId=3621310&Ntt=)\n", "Dealing with black mold make sure you wear proper protection from your skin, eyes, and lungs and dispose of all rags, brushes, etc. you use to clean it. Sounds like you need an antifungal treatment get pure tea tree oil and mix a solution of a tablespoon of to a quart of water. Spray the mixture on the mold and mildew and let it sit in the bathroom overnight. It's pungent but it's safe for pets and people as long as it isn't taken orally. The next day clean the mold and safely dispose of it. Next make a mix of white vinegar, baking soda, and a few drops of essential oil to make it smell better or add a citrus of choice. Clean the whole bathroom with that. Clean the walls, shower, toilet, all of it. Pink mold/mildew is really invasive if it's on the shower chances are it's everywhere else but it's harder to see. ", "Borax with a green scrub pad. I found out about this when I forgot to empty a cooler after a party. It was bad. Tried product like you mentioned. Then I tried 20 Mule team Borax with a green scrub pad and the plastic was like new. It doesn't have to be 20 Mule team, any borax will do.", "A lesson learned from little old ladies: Collect a few fluffy rag/towels, each day after showering, wipe down the shower walls with the rag/towel, spray a tiny bit of cleaner in each corner. Hang towel to dry. Next day, repeat. You won't need gallons of bleach and your shower walls stay shiny.\n" ]	[ 5, 3, 3, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 ]	safe
[ "Fix holes in T-shirts I have some T-shirts with tiny holes in them. My dryer began to malfunction and destroyed some of my clothes. Any tips to fix/cover something like [this](http://imgur.com/gJ8WK)", "Fix holes in T-shirts I have some T-shirts with tiny holes in them. My dryer began to malfunction and destroyed some of my clothes. Any tips to fix/cover something like [this](http://imgur.com/gJ8WK)" ]	[ "I have spent 25 years trying to find a way to fix holes like this, and have never found a good solution. Sewing them shut makes an ugly pucker, and a patch is easily seen. So, I just use these shirts to wax my car. \n", "A tshirt is a knit fabric and unless you reconstruct the knit, there really isn't a way to do it. I've had good luck using darning techniques (originally developed for also-knit socks) but the repair still is visible upon close inspection." ]	[ 3, 3 ]	safe
[ "How do you find the best Dr. in your area? I'm semi young and havent had too much experience with Drs. I'm worries mine might not exp", "How do you find the best Dr. in your area? I'm semi young and havent had too much experience with Drs. I'm worries mine might not exp" ]	[ "1. Get a list of possible drs, i.e., the ones who take your insurance \n\n2. Check medical board online for history of malpractice \n\n3. Read reviews online \n\n4. Ask people you trust for good recommendations and research the dr \n\nIt's so difficult finding a good dr, but hopefully this helps give you a rough guideline on eliminating the outright bad ones! Good luck 👍 ", "If you get a referral to one, look one up, like others have said, and check their credentials and notable patients they've had. I was referred to a hand/wrist surgeon who was also the choice surgeon of a certain NHL team. If that team trusts that doctor to salvage the careers of multi-million dollar athletes, then he's good enough for me as well " ]	[ 4, 2 ]	safe
[ "What can I do to daily improve my memory and concentration? I'm 28, I live alone and I don't feed well. I love reading and I've been considered a smart guy but lately I feel kind of fool, I forget things, I forget the meaning of words I used to know, I'm always lazy and sleepy, and I think I should change my habits. I use to smoke weed and drink beverage drinks every weekend.\n\nI don't request a medical tip, you might mention some sustains you use to improve your memory and concentration though, but I would rather prefer to read some goods habits you have to improve your brain's health.", "What can I do to daily improve my memory and concentration? I'm 28, I live alone and I don't feed well. I love reading and I've been considered a smart guy but lately I feel kind of fool, I forget things, I forget the meaning of words I used to know, I'm always lazy and sleepy, and I think I should change my habits. I use to smoke weed and drink beverage drinks every weekend.\n\nI don't request a medical tip, you might mention some sustains you use to improve your memory and concentration though, but I would rather prefer to read some goods habits you have to improve your brain's health.", "What can I do to daily improve my memory and concentration? I'm 28, I live alone and I don't feed well. I love reading and I've been considered a smart guy but lately I feel kind of fool, I forget things, I forget the meaning of words I used to know, I'm always lazy and sleepy, and I think I should change my habits. I use to smoke weed and drink beverage drinks every weekend.\n\nI don't request a medical tip, you might mention some sustains you use to improve your memory and concentration though, but I would rather prefer to read some goods habits you have to improve your brain's health.", "What can I do to daily improve my memory and concentration? I'm 28, I live alone and I don't feed well. I love reading and I've been considered a smart guy but lately I feel kind of fool, I forget things, I forget the meaning of words I used to know, I'm always lazy and sleepy, and I think I should change my habits. I use to smoke weed and drink beverage drinks every weekend.\n\nI don't request a medical tip, you might mention some sustains you use to improve your memory and concentration though, but I would rather prefer to read some goods habits you have to improve your brain's health.", "What can I do to daily improve my memory and concentration? I'm 28, I live alone and I don't feed well. I love reading and I've been considered a smart guy but lately I feel kind of fool, I forget things, I forget the meaning of words I used to know, I'm always lazy and sleepy, and I think I should change my habits. I use to smoke weed and drink beverage drinks every weekend.\n\nI don't request a medical tip, you might mention some sustains you use to improve your memory and concentration though, but I would rather prefer to read some goods habits you have to improve your brain's health.", "What can I do to daily improve my memory and concentration? I'm 28, I live alone and I don't feed well. I love reading and I've been considered a smart guy but lately I feel kind of fool, I forget things, I forget the meaning of words I used to know, I'm always lazy and sleepy, and I think I should change my habits. I use to smoke weed and drink beverage drinks every weekend.\n\nI don't request a medical tip, you might mention some sustains you use to improve your memory and concentration though, but I would rather prefer to read some goods habits you have to improve your brain's health.", "What can I do to daily improve my memory and concentration? I'm 28, I live alone and I don't feed well. I love reading and I've been considered a smart guy but lately I feel kind of fool, I forget things, I forget the meaning of words I used to know, I'm always lazy and sleepy, and I think I should change my habits. I use to smoke weed and drink beverage drinks every weekend.\n\nI don't request a medical tip, you might mention some sustains you use to improve your memory and concentration though, but I would rather prefer to read some goods habits you have to improve your brain's health.", "What can I do to daily improve my memory and concentration? I'm 28, I live alone and I don't feed well. I love reading and I've been considered a smart guy but lately I feel kind of fool, I forget things, I forget the meaning of words I used to know, I'm always lazy and sleepy, and I think I should change my habits. I use to smoke weed and drink beverage drinks every weekend.\n\nI don't request a medical tip, you might mention some sustains you use to improve your memory and concentration though, but I would rather prefer to read some goods habits you have to improve your brain's health.", "What can I do to daily improve my memory and concentration? I'm 28, I live alone and I don't feed well. I love reading and I've been considered a smart guy but lately I feel kind of fool, I forget things, I forget the meaning of words I used to know, I'm always lazy and sleepy, and I think I should change my habits. I use to smoke weed and drink beverage drinks every weekend.\n\nI don't request a medical tip, you might mention some sustains you use to improve your memory and concentration though, but I would rather prefer to read some goods habits you have to improve your brain's health.", "What can I do to daily improve my memory and concentration? I'm 28, I live alone and I don't feed well. I love reading and I've been considered a smart guy but lately I feel kind of fool, I forget things, I forget the meaning of words I used to know, I'm always lazy and sleepy, and I think I should change my habits. I use to smoke weed and drink beverage drinks every weekend.\n\nI don't request a medical tip, you might mention some sustains you use to improve your memory and concentration though, but I would rather prefer to read some goods habits you have to improve your brain's health.", "What can I do to daily improve my memory and concentration? I'm 28, I live alone and I don't feed well. I love reading and I've been considered a smart guy but lately I feel kind of fool, I forget things, I forget the meaning of words I used to know, I'm always lazy and sleepy, and I think I should change my habits. I use to smoke weed and drink beverage drinks every weekend.\n\nI don't request a medical tip, you might mention some sustains you use to improve your memory and concentration though, but I would rather prefer to read some goods habits you have to improve your brain's health.", "What can I do to daily improve my memory and concentration? I'm 28, I live alone and I don't feed well. I love reading and I've been considered a smart guy but lately I feel kind of fool, I forget things, I forget the meaning of words I used to know, I'm always lazy and sleepy, and I think I should change my habits. I use to smoke weed and drink beverage drinks every weekend.\n\nI don't request a medical tip, you might mention some sustains you use to improve your memory and concentration though, but I would rather prefer to read some goods habits you have to improve your brain's health.", "What can I do to daily improve my memory and concentration? I'm 28, I live alone and I don't feed well. I love reading and I've been considered a smart guy but lately I feel kind of fool, I forget things, I forget the meaning of words I used to know, I'm always lazy and sleepy, and I think I should change my habits. I use to smoke weed and drink beverage drinks every weekend.\n\nI don't request a medical tip, you might mention some sustains you use to improve your memory and concentration though, but I would rather prefer to read some goods habits you have to improve your brain's health.", "What can I do to daily improve my memory and concentration? I'm 28, I live alone and I don't feed well. I love reading and I've been considered a smart guy but lately I feel kind of fool, I forget things, I forget the meaning of words I used to know, I'm always lazy and sleepy, and I think I should change my habits. I use to smoke weed and drink beverage drinks every weekend.\n\nI don't request a medical tip, you might mention some sustains you use to improve your memory and concentration though, but I would rather prefer to read some goods habits you have to improve your brain's health." ]	[ "M", "Honestly, drink a shit ton of water, several bottles' worth a day. Most people don't drink enough water. ", "Hard work is the best cure for depression. \nMusic is a great distraction. I learned how to play the banjo. I practiced while I watched TV. Now I play like a guy who practiced while watching TV. Music is patterns and logic and math and rhythm and emotion.", "You need to get inspired. You need to be with people that challenge you. Engage your emotions, the full spectrum, doesn't matter if it's anger, euphoria, etc. Thanks some risks.\n\nAs I recovered from my depression after making major life changes, my mind and body all worked better. Colors are brighter, food even tastes better. This is how I know I'm better now.", "Take a gander at the book \"Moonwalking with Einstein\", it's a really cool look into memory and how people train for these insane memory competitions. I was skeptical at first about reading it (since my usual reads are in the fantasy genre) but it turned out to be amazing and did shed some light on what our memories can actually do and how people train to get them there. ", "Running I feel really helps my mood and memory. It kind messes with my concentration immediately after, but none of my friends seem to have that problem so you might not have the same problem.\n\nReading helps my attention, especially when it requires a little effort. That's something that takes a while to improve ime but it's really worth it in the end.", "Try something new everyday. Apparently that keeps your brain very pliable (a good thing). Learning a language is very difficult but is said to be one of the most intellectually stimulating activities. ", "Practice mindfullness. I highly recommend trying headspace.com as a good start to learning how to m", "Lumosity.com (I am a member and its great for Speed, Memory, Attention, Flexibility, and Problem Solving). They have about 40 games set up that you play and it helps with each desired field. I bought a membership ($4 dollars a month), but I think you can do it for free for a limited amount of time if you want to try it out?", "If you have time, Have a little read of this book. Moonwalking with Einstein by Joshua foer. You won't regret it.", "Get into solving the Rubik's Cube! Fun and exciting way to improve both memory and concentration. Bonus: Impresses virtually everyone :)\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmnSpUgOvyI", "Cross word puzzles, and other puzzles that challenge your brain. Don't fall for those \"neuroplasticity\" games, though. The free/cheap stuff works just as well. Get paper books, so you're not distracted by your phone/computer.\n\n", "Another great thing to do is to exercise, whether it be running or lifting, but there are clinical studies that prove exercise is responsible for the helping the brain (I'm no scientist). Here's a link: http://www.cell.com/trends/neurosciences/abstract/S0166-2236(02)02143-4?_returnURL=http%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS0166223602021434%3Fshowall%3Dtrue\n", "A number of things are good: \n \n* Puzzles, particularly word based ones like crosswords, are great for keeping your mind sharp. They force you to exercise your mind and keep it fresh. I do one over the course of the day at work. \n \n* Eat more fruit and veg, drink less and do fewer drugs. A cleaner lifestyle has a big impact on your ability to concentrate. Fruit is an easy way to replace some of your more fatty snacks with something sweet but healthy. \n" ]	[ 6, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 ]	safe
[ "How to stop being late all the time. I know this sounds obvious.. Leave earlier, right? Well, no matter how well I think I've planned, it never seems to pan out. Tips?", "How to stop being late all the time. I know this sounds obvious.. Leave earlier, right? Well, no matter how well I think I've planned, it never seems to pan out. Tips?", "How to stop being late all the time. I know this sounds obvious.. Leave earlier, right? Well, no matter how well I think I've planned, it never seems to pan out. Tips?", "How to stop being late all the time. I know this sounds obvious.. Leave earlier, right? Well, no matter how well I think I've planned, it never seems to pan out. Tips?", "How to stop being late all the time. I know this sounds obvious.. Leave earlier, right? Well, no matter how well I think I've planned, it never seems to pan out. Tips?", "How to stop being late all the time. I know this sounds obvious.. Leave earlier, right? Well, no matter how well I think I've planned, it never seems to pan out. Tips?", "How to stop being late all the time. I know this sounds obvious.. Leave earlier, right? Well, no matter how well I think I've planned, it never seems to pan out. Tips?" ]	[ "For the last few years, I've been setting the clocks in my house three or four minutes fast (so it will read, say, 4:56, when it is in fact 4:52). This strategy works really well for me. When I have to be somewhere, I usually check my wall clock or alarm clock (not my phone) because I'm rushing around my room getting dressed or something and only spare a quick glance for the time. Despite the fact that I have manually made the effort to speed the clock up (and have to adjust it every six months for DST), I'm not thinking think about that when I'm freaking about about being late somewhere, and I find myself rushing out the door in accordance with what the clock tells me. (Then, miraculously, I make it where I'm going on time :D) Hope this works for you!", "I keep my alarm clock 30 minutes fast. I try and have figured out what I'm going to wear the next day before I go to bed. No tv or internets before I'm ready to walk out the door and I hustle while getting ready. I keep all my daily \"stuff\" next to each other on a table so I'm not looking for it in the morning. e.g. my wallet, bus card/door card, keys, any cash, watch, ring; all that stuff that I carry with me every day. And I maintain consistency with it all, or try. The more you do and get a pattern established, it's like coasting, you don't even really have to think about it. \n\nOh yeah, and leave earlier. :) ", "Work backwards...think of how long it takes to walk from your destination to the car, how long to find a parking spot, how long it takes to drive, how long it takes to get ready etc...add that all up then that's how early to leave. Hint: give yourself a few minutes cushion once addition is done. ", "I haven't done it yet, but I want to make myself an audio recording of myself telling me what to do at certain intervals so I stay on track with gettin everything done before I go. With some background music of course. It's be like. \"Wake up dipshit! Eat some cereal! Brush your teeth! Get in the shower! Wash your face! Shampoo! Conditioner! Body wash! Rinse! Dry! Get dressed! Leave!!\" As long as I follow that I'll leave on time every day. And it'd play on my phone or something. ", "If I have to be somewhere at 9 and it's close to my place I leave 30-45 minutes early, I rather wait for people than having people wait for me. I'm not sure this may make sense to most of you but I grew up in a German family, punctuality IS important, I learned that the easy way and I'm never late (unless something BIG I can't control happens like accidents or such things).", "For anywhere i need to be, i double the amount of travel time i need. Within reason of course, if it takes me a half hour to get somewhere i aim to be out the door an hour before that time. You will feel obligated to be ready much earlier and will have automatically compensated for traffic/flat tire etc ", "Leave yourself extra time. In the morning, get up even 5 minutes earlier than you think you need to. If you don't use them, great, sit and enjoy your cup of coffee. If you're rushing, 5 minutes make a huge difference. If its for an evening engagement or meetings or whatever, just set yourself a little bit of extra time to do what you need to do. " ]	[ 8, 6, 3, 3, 2, 2, 1 ]	safe
[ "A cheap or easy to make insulator board I can stick over my thin, hopeless windows. It's cold! Thanks for all the great ideas, guys. I think I'm going to choose the bubble wrap route for its simplicity, as well as allowing light to still come in. No furniture stores had any extra, so looks like I'm off to Home Depot!\n\nI'll let everyone know how it works out.", "A cheap or easy to make insulator board I can stick over my thin, hopeless windows. It's cold! Thanks for all the great ideas, guys. I think I'm going to choose the bubble wrap route for its simplicity, as well as allowing light to still come in. No furniture stores had any extra, so looks like I'm off to Home Depot!\n\nI'll let everyone know how it works out.", "A cheap or easy to make insulator board I can stick over my thin, hopeless windows. It's cold! Thanks for all the great ideas, guys. I think I'm going to choose the bubble wrap route for its simplicity, as well as allowing light to still come in. No furniture stores had any extra, so looks like I'm off to Home Depot!\n\nI'll let everyone know how it works out.", "A cheap or easy to make insulator board I can stick over my thin, hopeless windows. It's cold! Thanks for all the great ideas, guys. I think I'm going to choose the bubble wrap route for its simplicity, as well as allowing light to still come in. No furniture stores had any extra, so looks like I'm off to Home Depot!\n\nI'll let everyone know how it works out.", "A cheap or easy to make insulator board I can stick over my thin, hopeless windows. It's cold! Thanks for all the great ideas, guys. I think I'm going to choose the bubble wrap route for its simplicity, as well as allowing light to still come in. No furniture stores had any extra, so looks like I'm off to Home Depot!\n\nI'll let everyone know how it works out.", "A cheap or easy to make insulator board I can stick over my thin, hopeless windows. It's cold! Thanks for all the great ideas, guys. I think I'm going to choose the bubble wrap route for its simplicity, as well as allowing light to still come in. No furniture stores had any extra, so looks like I'm off to Home Depot!\n\nI'll let everyone know how it works out.", "A cheap or easy to make insulator board I can stick over my thin, hopeless windows. It's cold! Thanks for all the great ideas, guys. I think I'm going to choose the bubble wrap route for its simplicity, as well as allowing light to still come in. No furniture stores had any extra, so looks like I'm off to Home Depot!\n\nI'll let everyone know how it works out.", "A cheap or easy to make insulator board I can stick over my thin, hopeless windows. It's cold! Thanks for all the great ideas, guys. I think I'm going to choose the bubble wrap route for its simplicity, as well as allowing light to still come in. No furniture stores had any extra, so looks like I'm off to Home Depot!\n\nI'll let everyone know how it works out.", "A cheap or easy to make insulator board I can stick over my thin, hopeless windows. It's cold! Thanks for all the great ideas, guys. I think I'm going to choose the bubble wrap route for its simplicity, as well as allowing light to still come in. No furniture stores had any extra, so looks like I'm off to Home Depot!\n\nI'll let everyone know how it works out.", "A cheap or easy to make insulator board I can stick over my thin, hopeless windows. It's cold! Thanks for all the great ideas, guys. I think I'm going to choose the bubble wrap route for its simplicity, as well as allowing light to still come in. No furniture stores had any extra, so looks like I'm off to Home Depot!\n\nI'll let everyone know how it works out.", "A cheap or easy to make insulator board I can stick over my thin, hopeless windows. It's cold! Thanks for all the great ideas, guys. I think I'm going to choose the bubble wrap route for its simplicity, as well as allowing light to still come in. No furniture stores had any extra, so looks like I'm off to Home Depot!\n\nI'll let everyone know how it works out.", "A cheap or easy to make insulator board I can stick over my thin, hopeless windows. It's cold! Thanks for all the great ideas, guys. I think I'm going to choose the bubble wrap route for its simplicity, as well as allowing light to still come in. No furniture stores had any extra, so looks like I'm off to Home Depot!\n\nI'll let everyone know how it works out.", "A cheap or easy to make insulator board I can stick over my thin, hopeless windows. It's cold! Thanks for all the great ideas, guys. I think I'm going to choose the bubble wrap route for its simplicity, as well as allowing light to still come in. No furniture stores had any extra, so looks like I'm off to Home Depot!\n\nI'll let everyone know how it works out." ]	[ "I'm in the same boat.\n\nRecently, I dipped into my supply of plastic shopping bags and went around the windows stuffing them into all the crevices and places where I could feel a draft. That alone did wonders, because the building I live in has really old windows with almost inch-wide openings.\n\nI also went to home depot and bought these special rubber strips that they have. The purpose of these is to put them in your doorways, so that your doors create air-tight seals when they close. This was generally effective, but it didn't help with my front door since that one was used so much that the glue on the rubber couldn't hold. You might have a door design that makes this work though.\n\nThe last thing, which I haven't tried yet, would be to check out this sort plastic saran-wrap for windows that the sell at Home Depot. The idea is that you create an additional bubble of air to insulate that window. You glue the plastic to the sides of the window, blow dry it, and then it insulates and eliminates drafts without looking too bad or making your room dark.\n\nDoes it actually work? Dunno, haven't tried yet. I think I'll go get some tomorrow, it's good that I read this.\n\nOh, and my most successful investment? Thermal underwear and a GOOD pair of house slippers. I basically keep my thermostat way down, and I'm still really comfortable. Remember Jimmy Carter and his sweater?\n\nP.S. You probably don't want foam insulation since you need light, right? \n", "Get a 2x8 or 4x8 block of hard foam insulation, cut it to fit (with a hot wire cutter if possible), fill the gaps with towels or something, and find a way to keep it all up?", "Duck brand makes a window kit which comes with double stick tape and shrink film. It is AMAZING! a $10 kit does 10 3x5 windows and there are no wrinkles after you blow dry.", "someone else mentioned saran-wrap. i went to the hardware store and got a FUCKING TON of 'painters plastic' or whatever construction dudes put down to keep shit clean when they work. that + white tape to match the wall paint and all of my windows are now covered in plastic. definitely helps.", "Try bubblewrap. Spray the window with water mixed with a few drops of dish soap and press the bubblewrap on.\n\nResist the urge to start popping them.", "Ta-daa!\n\n[Winserts](http://www.northquabbinenergy.org/winsert-main.html)\n\nI've made a couple of these - they're not too expensive and can be reused every year. If your son or cat does not willfully shred them.", "I knew someone who would take clear plastic, heavy duty, tape it over the inside window frame with a really good seal and then he took a hair dryer and ran it over the plastic, which made it shrink. The air between the plastic and the window worked as insulation and since the plastic was clear it did not obstruct the view too much. \n\nThen when winter was over he simply removed the plastic.", "Use [this stuff!](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Window_insulation_film)\n\nYou can find it at any hardware store. It's basically shrink wrap for your windows. You stick it over your window, and then blast it with a hair dryer and it shrinks and becomes taut.\n\n", "Someone please explain: I'm not completely clear on how those plastic sheets for windows are supposed to work; if they're just supposed to adhere to the glass and frame and seal drafts, or if you use them to create an additional column of air between the glass and frame. Is this idea improved upon by using bubble wrap instead of plastic sheets?\n\nAnyway, apart from additional transparent insulation for daytime, I'd also recommend getting some heavy curtains, or a roller blind that fits snugly into your window frame, for nighttime.", "Related question. My bedroom has a rather large window and it gets sunlight all day, so it gets pretty hot, is there something I can cover the window with so that the room dosen't get so hot? It has some drapes and I don't mind the window not being able to open.", "In my mind I've been working on a wood framed heat exchanger. Basically, a box that goes over the window (or half the window) with a vent at the bottom and a vent at the top. Make a maze inside out of wood and paint it black.\n\nYou could probably make it out of plywood with a plastic sheet over the sun side to keep the air traveling along the maze.", "Fabric, glue, pink insulation foam. No aggressive glues though. they eat the pink foam. elmers or whatever is fine.\n\nor staples, MDF, fabric.\n\nBoth are pretty good insulators. ", "Does it get sunlight? Somewhere (Lifehacker?) there is a cheap DIY for a black panel with a little fan that you place in your window and it actually produces a good amount of heat, even in winter." ]	[ 8, 7, 3, 2, 2, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 ]	safe
[ "Alternative to UnedditReddit So apparently Unedditreddit is now charging for its services, and as much as i enjoy it, i cant bring myself to pay for it. Does anyone know of any other free services like it?", "Alternative to UnedditReddit So apparently Unedditreddit is now charging for its services, and as much as i enjoy it, i cant bring myself to pay for it. Does anyone know of any other free services like it?" ]	[ "gahh fuck that noise. if it was a one time $10 purchase, it would be fine, but $4 a month is a bit absurd. ", "The (basic) explanation of how UnedditReddit works is that it sends a copy of comments on a page you load to it's database when you load the page which is then searched by the extension whenever it encounters a deleted comment and replaces the deleted comment on the page with the version in the UnedditReddit database. What has happened is that they have added a nag message for those who are not paying for access to their service.\n\nThe problem with asking for an alternative is that it would need to have access to the UnedditReddit database (which you need a $4 a month subscription for now) or started a new database to offer a similar functionality, of which I couldn't find but does not mean it doesn't exist." ]	[ 15, 3 ]	safe
[ "Looking for advice for using a moving company. My wife and I are former military and we swore we’d never move ourselves again after all the Army moves. Anyone have any tips for making a full “They handle everything” movers type move?", "Looking for advice for using a moving company. My wife and I are former military and we swore we’d never move ourselves again after all the Army moves. Anyone have any tips for making a full “They handle everything” movers type move?", "Looking for advice for using a moving company. My wife and I are former military and we swore we’d never move ourselves again after all the Army moves. Anyone have any tips for making a full “They handle everything” movers type move?", "Looking for advice for using a moving company. My wife and I are former military and we swore we’d never move ourselves again after all the Army moves. Anyone have any tips for making a full “They handle everything” movers type move?", "Looking for advice for using a moving company. My wife and I are former military and we swore we’d never move ourselves again after all the Army moves. Anyone have any tips for making a full “They handle everything” movers type move?" ]	[ "What I did was hire a couple of guys to load up the truck and then another couple of guys to unload the truck and drove the truck myself. I used U-Haul.com to find the help I needed. For the help on both ends of the move, the total was about $500.", "I’d suggest finding a company to get your stuff from Point A to Point B with comprehensive insurance in case things are damaged or lost. You could probably hire them to pack all your stuff too, but I’ve moved over 35 times and have learned a few tricks to streamline the process, Which I will share with you below:\n\nKeep your clothes on their hangers and fold in half in large boxes. When you arrive at the new place all you need to do is grab the hangers and your closet is done! \n\nKeep clothes their drawers and the drawers wrapped with Saran. You can either do the drawers individually or Saran Wrap the whole thing depending on how heavy it’ll be to carry. Or have the moving company do this. They usually have the equipment to carry a couple hundred pounds of stuff so this might be a question to ask when picking a service to book. \n\nHire the company to box your stuff that’s too heavy to move in place. Or ask some college kids or post an ad on Craigslist for some people to do the same. My business is one of the many that provide this kind of service. Google search a business that’s close to you and give them a call for specifics. They’re probably nerds and would love to talk through your specific concerns related to shipping and logistics!\n\nDepending on how far away you’re moving and how much stuff you have, you should consider mailing some stuff. Post offices have good rates and you can schedule the pickup to your address so all you have to do is box them and toss them on the porch. Delivery/shipping services like UPS and DHL are about the same cost too. \n\nFor the week of the move, pack your two biggest suitcases with your stuff you use most often (electronics, clothes, grooming products, your morning protein powder (but portion it out, don’t take the huge ass bottle) whatever you’d need for 7-10 days while you get settled in. Then pack your murse and carry on suitcase with your absolute essentials for 3 days. Don’t forget to include a roll of toilet paper here because chances are the new place won’t have it and you probably won’t realize that until you’re already four minutes into a deuce.", "In the military they pay to move you. Isn’t that something you’ve done before, or have you always done DITY moves?\n\nMy tip, get those big ziploc type bags and organize your small stuff so that the movers can grab the bags and throw them in the box. This is especially good for kids toys like Legos. That way it will be organized when you unpack.", "Some of this depends on how far the move is and how much you are actually moving. It can get costly and may actually be less expensive to just buy al new things versus using a full service moving company.\n\nWithout sharing specifics roughly how far away is the move (hours?) and how big is your current residence that needs moving.", "By-the-hour or “upfront quote” are two options. We opted for a full-price quote up front this time and it saved us a few hundred dollars (compared to what we would’ve paid the other hourly, took nearly 10 hours total). \n\nWe spent about $100 on boxes, foams, tapes, other supplies from Home Depot and had most stuff boxed up by the time the movers arrived. The price difference was about $500 to do this ourselves vs. the moving company arriving to the apartment and boxing/packing from square one. Next time we may just pay for them to do everything, we spent another weekend returning to the old place to get odds & ends we didn’t have time to pack before the movers arrived. \n\nGet a few quotes, see which is the lowest. We had one company about $300 lower than the next cheapest and they still did a great job. \n\nTo be clear my Paid Mover experience regards a local move, about 60 minutes drive time between the two locations. I don’t know how much is different doing cross-country, interstate, etc.." ]	[ 7, 3, 3, 2, 2 ]	safe
[ "How can I understand something better? Recently I've had to read a lot more for my work and after reading a bit I realized that I have no idea what I just read.\nI find that if I'm reading something that doesn't entertain me or peak my interest I can't understand it as well as something that does.\n\nDo you guys have any tips that might help me with this or...? Thanks.", "How can I understand something better? Recently I've had to read a lot more for my work and after reading a bit I realized that I have no idea what I just read.\nI find that if I'm reading something that doesn't entertain me or peak my interest I can't understand it as well as something that does.\n\nDo you guys have any tips that might help me with this or...? Thanks.", "How can I understand something better? Recently I've had to read a lot more for my work and after reading a bit I realized that I have no idea what I just read.\nI find that if I'm reading something that doesn't entertain me or peak my interest I can't understand it as well as something that does.\n\nDo you guys have any tips that might help me with this or...? Thanks.", "How can I understand something better? Recently I've had to read a lot more for my work and after reading a bit I realized that I have no idea what I just read.\nI find that if I'm reading something that doesn't entertain me or peak my interest I can't understand it as well as something that does.\n\nDo you guys have any tips that might help me with this or...? Thanks.", "How can I understand something better? Recently I've had to read a lot more for my work and after reading a bit I realized that I have no idea what I just read.\nI find that if I'm reading something that doesn't entertain me or peak my interest I can't understand it as well as something that does.\n\nDo you guys have any tips that might help me with this or...? Thanks.", "How can I understand something better? Recently I've had to read a lot more for my work and after reading a bit I realized that I have no idea what I just read.\nI find that if I'm reading something that doesn't entertain me or peak my interest I can't understand it as well as something that does.\n\nDo you guys have any tips that might help me with this or...? Thanks.", "How can I understand something better? Recently I've had to read a lot more for my work and after reading a bit I realized that I have no idea what I just read.\nI find that if I'm reading something that doesn't entertain me or peak my interest I can't understand it as well as something that does.\n\nDo you guys have any tips that might help me with this or...? Thanks." ]	[ "I have a really hard time reading especially when I'm not interested in what I'm reading. I will read a couple of pages and then realize I literally have no recollection of anything I've just read. I've found that slowing down and considering each sentence and the point it is trying to get across really helps. It makes reading incredibly slow, but if I don't worry about speed and focus 100% on comprehension I've found that more often than not I become excited that I am understanding what I am reading and start to become engaged with the topic. Some times I'll have to read a sentence 3 or 4 times before it even makes sense.\n\nTLDR: slow down and focus on comprehension.", "Try making notes of what you just read. Re-state it in your own words.\n\nAlso, is this a job manual or are there other books on the subject? If it's a job manual ask other workers what it's supposed to mean.", "I always pretend I have to teach the subject to a 5 year old. \"Why? How? When?\" If you can answer those questions you are probably well on your way.", "go to /r/explainlikeim5 or for reading, just block out all distractions, sit in the corner of your room and read.", "Ive always had to write things down multiple times to fully remember it. When i was in highschool i had 5 notebooks for each subject. I would take the original notes in one, then rewrite them 4 more times, making them more organized each time. I also have a touch of ocd so maybe this isnt good advice. ", "I have that problem sometimes. Try reading it out loud. Then stop reading and further for a few minutes. Get a drink, get a quick bite to eat. Then re read from the start of the paragraph out loud again. It always helps me. \n\n", "Chewing gum, squeezing a tennis ball, or something physically engaging will help with blood flow and aid in concentration. " ]	[ 4, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1 ]	safe
[ "How to make my car speakers stop vibrating My car is 10 years old now (Toyota Prius), and it's beginning to show those small signs of wear. There's a crack in the plastic molding that goes around the hatchback, the upholstery needs a good shampooing, but like my title suggests, my biggest annoyance is that my speakers vibrate when something particularly loud happens. Mostly I listen to audiobooks while driving, and with particular narrators, it's more of a problem with others, and usually the harder sounds, like \"P\"s.\n\nIs there a quick fix? Can I just turn the bass or treble way down to fix this? If not, is this something I can diagnose and solve on my own? I don't know much about cars specifically, but am fairly handy. What are the problem areas, and how do I fix this? Thanks in advance.", "How to make my car speakers stop vibrating My car is 10 years old now (Toyota Prius), and it's beginning to show those small signs of wear. There's a crack in the plastic molding that goes around the hatchback, the upholstery needs a good shampooing, but like my title suggests, my biggest annoyance is that my speakers vibrate when something particularly loud happens. Mostly I listen to audiobooks while driving, and with particular narrators, it's more of a problem with others, and usually the harder sounds, like \"P\"s.\n\nIs there a quick fix? Can I just turn the bass or treble way down to fix this? If not, is this something I can diagnose and solve on my own? I don't know much about cars specifically, but am fairly handy. What are the problem areas, and how do I fix this? Thanks in advance.", "How to make my car speakers stop vibrating My car is 10 years old now (Toyota Prius), and it's beginning to show those small signs of wear. There's a crack in the plastic molding that goes around the hatchback, the upholstery needs a good shampooing, but like my title suggests, my biggest annoyance is that my speakers vibrate when something particularly loud happens. Mostly I listen to audiobooks while driving, and with particular narrators, it's more of a problem with others, and usually the harder sounds, like \"P\"s.\n\nIs there a quick fix? Can I just turn the bass or treble way down to fix this? If not, is this something I can diagnose and solve on my own? I don't know much about cars specifically, but am fairly handy. What are the problem areas, and how do I fix this? Thanks in advance.", "How to make my car speakers stop vibrating My car is 10 years old now (Toyota Prius), and it's beginning to show those small signs of wear. There's a crack in the plastic molding that goes around the hatchback, the upholstery needs a good shampooing, but like my title suggests, my biggest annoyance is that my speakers vibrate when something particularly loud happens. Mostly I listen to audiobooks while driving, and with particular narrators, it's more of a problem with others, and usually the harder sounds, like \"P\"s.\n\nIs there a quick fix? Can I just turn the bass or treble way down to fix this? If not, is this something I can diagnose and solve on my own? I don't know much about cars specifically, but am fairly handy. What are the problem areas, and how do I fix this? Thanks in advance." ]	[ "You can try setting your Bass really low. Like, as low as it will go. This will reduce some vibration.\n\nYou can also set your treble a bit higher. Higher treble makes the sound more clear at low volume, so by setting it higher you can get by with a lower volume -> less vibration.\n\nBut these are temporary solutions. Your speakers are vibrating because they're loose in their mountings. It's only going to get worse as time goes by.\n\n", "If you are able to get the speakers exposed, you can take the old \"screw clips\" to any automotive store or service to get new clips. They clip onto the door/wall panel and the speakers screw into these clips. When you go to put the new hardware then the speakers, make a border with 2-sided butyl tape. The same store/service would have it. With new bindings that haven't any wear/give and the butyl tape buffer, your good as gold. Source: autobody repair technician in a remote community and have to find my own solutions frequently.", "You could try FatMat around the area underneath your speakers, just cut a hole in the sheet the size of your speaker and place the mat on the door panel. You can find them at audio stores or best buy most times.", "You can start with turning the bass down to see if that helps. The next thing would require removing your door panels or dash grills (wherever the speakers are mounted) and see if the speakers are damaged. If damaged you'll have to replace. If not damaged see if the screws can be tightened to hold the speaker flat against the door panel or dash mounting area. \nUse some butyl rope to seal around undamaged speakers to get a tight seal to the door metal or dash mounting area. Here's a link to the stuff.\nhttp://www.homedepot.com/p/Fabral-1-4-in-x-40-ft-Butyl-Rubber-Sealant-Tape-40BT/207149821?cm_mmc=Shopping%7cTHD%7cG%7c0%7cG-BASE-PLA-D22-Roofing%7c&gclid=CN-Dt9mBx9ECFciNswod3p8Hkg&gclsrc=aw.ds" ]	[ 3, 3, 2, 2 ]	safe
[ "How to be the lead while dancing? As oddly specific as this might seem, I find myself partner dancing quite a bit at parties. (Also some tips would be immensely helpful in a future, as I'm very involved in theater)\n\nBeing a guy, I need to lead.. Only problem is I'm a really bad one, and I feel like me having long steps and weak hold on her back are only made up for by my decent conversation skills.", "How to be the lead while dancing? As oddly specific as this might seem, I find myself partner dancing quite a bit at parties. (Also some tips would be immensely helpful in a future, as I'm very involved in theater)\n\nBeing a guy, I need to lead.. Only problem is I'm a really bad one, and I feel like me having long steps and weak hold on her back are only made up for by my decent conversation skills.", "How to be the lead while dancing? As oddly specific as this might seem, I find myself partner dancing quite a bit at parties. (Also some tips would be immensely helpful in a future, as I'm very involved in theater)\n\nBeing a guy, I need to lead.. Only problem is I'm a really bad one, and I feel like me having long steps and weak hold on her back are only made up for by my decent conversation skills." ]	[ "You should take a swing dancing class if you want to learn how to dance. A few months of lessons is what you need. Most cities have lessons, as do most colleges. \n\nIn general, to lead you need to keep your arms with your body and to move your body. Don't worry about your feet except to put them under you. If you are taking huge steps that means your feet aren't really under your body. ", "To add to what others have said already, taking a dance class is really the best way to learn to lead - and the biggest part of it is to learn a proper dance frame (ie. where your arms should go and how much force/tone/pressure to use). But if you're only going to be dancing at parties and such, look for a club or group that teaches SOCIAL dancing rather than competitive or choreographed dancing. Social ballroom and swing dance classes will focus a lot more on frame and physical communication between partners rather than on specific steps or techniques.\n\nAnything that someone could try to explain through text will make next to no sense until you've actually had someone show you the physical difference between good frame and weak frame.", "Find a dance class or private lessons (whatever's in your budget) for something like swing or ballroom. Text doesn't help much compared to someone physically showing you how to move.\n\nThat being said... right hand goes on her back, but the majority of your \"lead\" should be with your forearm. Keep your frame (arms -> shoulders -> torso) stable, so that if someone were to push your arm, your entire body would move/rotate. Keep the girl's torso/back touching your arm, so there's a \"connection,\" which should be clearer if you have a stable (but not stiff!) frame. The idea is that when you move, you're \"carrying\" her with you (NOT literally - the girl still has CHOOSE to follow). Take small, small steps, because you're probably taller than her. Move deliberately. If you don't know where you're going, she won't (even if it's just \"I'm moving 5 inches to the left now,\" you set those 5 inches with determination).\n\nAlso, hopefully you don't need to hear this, but I've seen a lot of types: When you take a class, please don't treat it like some small hurdle you just need to get over while you're in class. When you take a class in dancing, it's respectful to spend your time an energy to be the best dancer you can be - not to be a good actor who happens to know dance. You might think it's unnecessary to talk about all this 1-on-1 connection and improv stuff when you're going to be dancing choreographed routines, but trust me - it shows when a guy leads.\n\nAnd of course, have fun. You're not there to impress anyone, you're there to dance. " ]	[ 1, 1, 1 ]	safe
[ "How do I train my throat if I need to talk alot After a long period of silent existence I applied for a job as a teacher/tutor (online). And dang, my throat started to hurt just after half an hour of talking. Not too much, but still.\n\nWhat can I do to make it more resilient or sooth the inevitable? Maybe some short easy exercises if they exist? Any recommendations/suggestions?\n\n", "How do I train my throat if I need to talk alot After a long period of silent existence I applied for a job as a teacher/tutor (online). And dang, my throat started to hurt just after half an hour of talking. Not too much, but still.\n\nWhat can I do to make it more resilient or sooth the inevitable? Maybe some short easy exercises if they exist? Any recommendations/suggestions?\n\n", "How do I train my throat if I need to talk alot After a long period of silent existence I applied for a job as a teacher/tutor (online). And dang, my throat started to hurt just after half an hour of talking. Not too much, but still.\n\nWhat can I do to make it more resilient or sooth the inevitable? Maybe some short easy exercises if they exist? Any recommendations/suggestions?\n\n", "How do I train my throat if I need to talk alot After a long period of silent existence I applied for a job as a teacher/tutor (online). And dang, my throat started to hurt just after half an hour of talking. Not too much, but still.\n\nWhat can I do to make it more resilient or sooth the inevitable? Maybe some short easy exercises if they exist? Any recommendations/suggestions?\n\n" ]	[ "Speak while breathing out. Press your stomach when you speak and learn how to do it more fluidly. Most people already have the skill to make any sounds with their mouth, they just need to condition it to come out smoothly. \n\nPersonally I used to practice reciting my favorite lines from tv or movies. Particularly the ending scene of pulp fiction.\n\nAlso remember, it’s a muscle. You are going to feel tired at first. Being sore means you need to stop, and feeling drained means you need to rest.", "You might be speaking too low and hurting your vocal chords. talk in a higher voice and rest your voice whenever you can. both will take the strain off your vocal chords. It worked for me. This was taught to our choir by a practitioner of the Alexander Technique.", "Try drinking diluted lemon water, lemonade with no sugar, slowly making it less diluted as you build tolerance. Use natural lemon if possible", "Look up some vocal warmups for singers. I've done my share of teaching and took to the habit of warming up by singing in my car on the way to work." ]	[ 3, 2, 1, 1 ]	safe
[ "How to find a good neighborhood to move to I've accepted a new position that requires me to move to an area I am completely unfamiliar with. What are some ways to get information about the surrounding area in a ~30 min radius?\n\nA safe neighborhood is, of course, my first priority. That being said, it's also important for me to be around people my age (mid-20s) since this is the time when I'm supposed to be building the foundations for lifelong friends and family.", "How to find a good neighborhood to move to I've accepted a new position that requires me to move to an area I am completely unfamiliar with. What are some ways to get information about the surrounding area in a ~30 min radius?\n\nA safe neighborhood is, of course, my first priority. That being said, it's also important for me to be around people my age (mid-20s) since this is the time when I'm supposed to be building the foundations for lifelong friends and family.", "How to find a good neighborhood to move to I've accepted a new position that requires me to move to an area I am completely unfamiliar with. What are some ways to get information about the surrounding area in a ~30 min radius?\n\nA safe neighborhood is, of course, my first priority. That being said, it's also important for me to be around people my age (mid-20s) since this is the time when I'm supposed to be building the foundations for lifelong friends and family.", "How to find a good neighborhood to move to I've accepted a new position that requires me to move to an area I am completely unfamiliar with. What are some ways to get information about the surrounding area in a ~30 min radius?\n\nA safe neighborhood is, of course, my first priority. That being said, it's also important for me to be around people my age (mid-20s) since this is the time when I'm supposed to be building the foundations for lifelong friends and family." ]	[ "Find the highest achieving public high school in the area. There's a strong chance that's a great area to live. ", "If in the US:\n\nLocal chamber of commerce or rotary club.\n\nAsk reddit on that cities sub. Many small towns have them.\n\nCall a realitor. \n\nCall HR for your new workplace and ask them where most people who have your position or similar have chosen to live. I did this when moving to Alaska and it helped allot. \n\n", "Rent for 6 months to a year, depending on your situation. Call a realtor, call police for property crime stats per zip code...just off the top of my head.", "If going through the neighborhoods look for these things. Weeds, bars on windows, cigarette butts,payday loan businesses,oil stains on driveways. If you see a lot of any of these. Avoid the area." ]	[ 4, 3, 1, 1 ]	safe
[ "How do you mix powdered drink mixes (like powdered creamer or hot chocolate for example) without leaving lumps of powder? I try to vigorously (and I do mean vigorously) stir for a long time but the lumps cannot be fully eliminated", "How do you mix powdered drink mixes (like powdered creamer or hot chocolate for example) without leaving lumps of powder? I try to vigorously (and I do mean vigorously) stir for a long time but the lumps cannot be fully eliminated", "How do you mix powdered drink mixes (like powdered creamer or hot chocolate for example) without leaving lumps of powder? I try to vigorously (and I do mean vigorously) stir for a long time but the lumps cannot be fully eliminated", "How do you mix powdered drink mixes (like powdered creamer or hot chocolate for example) without leaving lumps of powder? I try to vigorously (and I do mean vigorously) stir for a long time but the lumps cannot be fully eliminated", "How do you mix powdered drink mixes (like powdered creamer or hot chocolate for example) without leaving lumps of powder? I try to vigorously (and I do mean vigorously) stir for a long time but the lumps cannot be fully eliminated", "How do you mix powdered drink mixes (like powdered creamer or hot chocolate for example) without leaving lumps of powder? I try to vigorously (and I do mean vigorously) stir for a long time but the lumps cannot be fully eliminated", "How do you mix powdered drink mixes (like powdered creamer or hot chocolate for example) without leaving lumps of powder? I try to vigorously (and I do mean vigorously) stir for a long time but the lumps cannot be fully eliminated" ]	[ "Depends on what it's mixed with but I find success by adding liquid to an empty cup (about an 1/8 of the entire amount) stir in powder until it's thick then gradually add water while stirring. Works with everything from vitamin to protein to fiber.", "Start by mixing all the powder with a little of the solvent (milk, or whatever), and mix that until you have a homogeneous, viscous mix. Then add solvent slowly while stirring, taking care that it is completely diluted before adding more.", "You don't. You shotgun the powder, then chug the boiling water. A couple of jumping jacks later and, voila!", "I use a blender bottle and it works great! It works much better if you only fill it 3/4 full and put liquid in first", "Everything mentioned above will def work!\n\nJust want to mention: it should go without saying but when placing powder into container it’s always:\n1) liquid first\n2) powder second \n\nAs a personal trainer, I was surprised to find that many clients stopped drinking all protein powders for that reason (clumping). Anyway, I was surprised at how many resolved the issue by simply making sure they filled their container with liquid before dumping powder into it. \n\nBesides that, the whisk mentioned earlier is likely your best bet.", "For powdered drink, i usually add a little bit of hot water first then stir them until they're properly mixed before adding cold or the rest of the water then stirring them again. Also, if you want to be fancy, you can pour them over a coffee filter to remove the extra powder/clump that can't melt.", "A whisk, or they have cups with blender balls that are like built in whisks you just skate up. I also have a little milk frother, it's like a little mixer." ]	[ 15, 5, 3, 2, 2, 1, 1 ]	safe
[ "I need to change EVERYTHING about my life. but I have no money, no car, and no help or support. How should I get started? ", "I need to change EVERYTHING about my life. but I have no money, no car, and no help or support. How should I get started? ", "I need to change EVERYTHING about my life. but I have no money, no car, and no help or support. How should I get started? ", "I need to change EVERYTHING about my life. but I have no money, no car, and no help or support. How should I get started? ", "I need to change EVERYTHING about my life. but I have no money, no car, and no help or support. How should I get started? ", "I need to change EVERYTHING about my life. but I have no money, no car, and no help or support. How should I get started? ", "I need to change EVERYTHING about my life. but I have no money, no car, and no help or support. How should I get started? " ]	[ "Get a job close to home.\n\nBuy a clunker and learn to fix it. If you like or get good at fixing cars aim to fix up one a year and sell it for the next one. \n\nYou can get great deals on clothing at second hand stores and garage sales. Dress well and clean it will pay off. \n\nTry to get a job that will let you apprentice. Think electrician, plumber, or laying flooring. These jobs let you scale up unbelievably. In a less than a decade you could go from learning how to having your own company with multiple employees. \n\nLook for hobbies that will pay. Like with the cars, restore furniture (dressers and dinet sets are usually best, make sure to get quality wood furniture), repair clothes (or find quality vintage ones, check out what old Levi's sell for and go from there) or flip other items you find at yard sales (I bought a Pepsi machine for $25 had it rekeyed and sold it for $350).\n\nLive below your means. You need a savings so you can jump on deals when you find them. I bought a Harley once for $2,000 when a an acquaintance fell on hard times.\n\nBefriend some older couples in your area and let them know your situation and that you'd be happy to do handyman, moving, painting, or yardwork for them if they need. Stress that you need the money but want to earn it. On occasion don't charge them as you will need favors and it's just what friends do.", "First, it sounds like you are ready to make these changes and take control of your destiny. There are challenges ahead of you, but know that if you build your momentum there could be a lot of good for you along the way.\n\nTry to do everything you can to build your energy levels -- get good sleep, eat the best food you can, get smart fitness even without equipment (pushups, running, sprints, etc.). \n\nThen, put this energy to good use by developing a love of hard and smart work (if you don't already have this). This even includes helping others as you can because then it might be easier to find help and support yourself.\n\nI have worked with many people and notice a pattern: people who work hard to overcome something challenging like you face often build their perseverance at reaching all types of goals in life. So you never know what might be ahead for you. Let thoughts like this help carry you through some of the hard work along the way.\n\nGood luck on your journey.", "Start calling around to find resources in your area. There should be non profits that will help people find employment, give you clothes for interviews and work, help you find housing, give you food and basics, offer trainings and education and all kinds of things. Everyone you talk to will be able to point you towards more resources.", "Maybe resell stuff from wish/Ali on amazon for a couple dollar markup. Being a reseller can be relatively passive income you can do from home, and the warehouses basically handle the goods in and send them out based on your orders, so it's pretty easy to set up.\n\nCredibility is king on amazon- use a spellchecker like grammarly before you list stuff and start relatively small - don't overpromise but get good measurements and product info for what you are moving along.\n\nNothing about this is illegal - or challenging. The service you are providing is pretty small; basically you are taking on the risk of ordering from one of those cheap sites; products ordered from amazon warehouses have much more reliable delivery to the end user, plus you can guarantee the size/spec of items you resell so your customers aren't getting less than what you advertise.\n\nYour value add is pretty small, but so long as you don't undercut the market on similar items already on the platform or charge too much for them, you have a relatively steady income stream that you can scale as you learn.\n\nWhile all this is going on, you can work out what you want to do with your life; you'll have some free time.\n\nWhatever you choose, good luck. I've been there, and it will get better with just a little luck and some time to process.", "If you don't work, get a job. And try to get regular exercise. And I highly recommend to learn something that you are interested in. It doesn't cost much money to learn something new these days. There are a lot of free contants you could use on internet.", "Don't underestimate the effects that small, consistent changes can make in your life. Big changes are easier to focus on, but when those things are out of your reach, making persistent commitments to change can and will make progress, albeit hard to see in the moment.\n\nFind ways to improve your life, even if they're small. But commit to it every day, and you'll be surprised at what you can accomplish.", "All of these suggestions but one that doesnt seem related but is very much so, m" ]	[ 29, 14, 2, 2, 2, 2, 1 ]	safe
[ "How to prevent/quickly get rid of random boners Serious question. \n\nI work in an office environment. And you know how everyone gets that mid afternoon crash? Well, I tend to nod off a bit and get a no-reason boner. \n\nIt hasn't happened to me yet but I hope to prevent it. What if I get called to help out a coworker, go to an emergency meeting, have to get out of my seat, etc.\n\nPlease share your experiences and strategies to deal with your no-reason boners. ", "How to prevent/quickly get rid of random boners Serious question. \n\nI work in an office environment. And you know how everyone gets that mid afternoon crash? Well, I tend to nod off a bit and get a no-reason boner. \n\nIt hasn't happened to me yet but I hope to prevent it. What if I get called to help out a coworker, go to an emergency meeting, have to get out of my seat, etc.\n\nPlease share your experiences and strategies to deal with your no-reason boners. ", "How to prevent/quickly get rid of random boners Serious question. \n\nI work in an office environment. And you know how everyone gets that mid afternoon crash? Well, I tend to nod off a bit and get a no-reason boner. \n\nIt hasn't happened to me yet but I hope to prevent it. What if I get called to help out a coworker, go to an emergency meeting, have to get out of my seat, etc.\n\nPlease share your experiences and strategies to deal with your no-reason boners. ", "How to prevent/quickly get rid of random boners Serious question. \n\nI work in an office environment. And you know how everyone gets that mid afternoon crash? Well, I tend to nod off a bit and get a no-reason boner. \n\nIt hasn't happened to me yet but I hope to prevent it. What if I get called to help out a coworker, go to an emergency meeting, have to get out of my seat, etc.\n\nPlease share your experiences and strategies to deal with your no-reason boners. " ]	[ "Tense your thighs. If you're sitting in a chair or something tense the muscles you'd normally use to stand up, but don't actually do it. Bloodflow diverts = No boner", "Tweak (flick) the end as hard as you can. Alternatively, grab right below the glans and squeeze really hard.", "This doesn't prevent it or stop it, but I tuck mine under my waistband/pants so it goes up unto my stomach and nobody can see it.", "Female here, but most of my guy friends just mash it down and ignore it. One of them decided to start wearing boxer briefs or underwear and he said it helped to make it less obvious. The other just lifts it and keeps it up in the band of his boxers/pants." ]	[ 5, 1, 1, 1 ]	safe
[ "Cooling down a room. Summer is in full swing now and I can't stand the heat. I need some tips for keeping cool indoors when airconditioning isn't an option.", "Cooling down a room. Summer is in full swing now and I can't stand the heat. I need some tips for keeping cool indoors when airconditioning isn't an option.", "Cooling down a room. Summer is in full swing now and I can't stand the heat. I need some tips for keeping cool indoors when airconditioning isn't an option." ]	[ "you could learn a little bit about airflow - warm air rises, generally your inlet should be at least twice the size of your exhaust\n\na diagonal is best, inlet at the bottom, exhaust at the top - on the opposite side\n\nin simple terms this might mean \"keep a door wide open and slightly open a small window opposite, high up\" - but you have to experiment with your own place to get the optimum arrangement - the air might flow through multiple rooms until it exits - or several doors so they might need to be either slightly or fully opened, or kept closed.\n\nthere are some other variables like which side of the building the sun is on - this will warm the air that comes in - so you might need to adjust windows etc. the air that is not heated by the sun is cooler of course.\n\nthe other thing to check is which way the air flows when you open any window or door - if it's noticably stronger either way it might be easier to arrange things in that direction.", "It depends on what you need. Sometimes a good fan blowing on you while you sweat can work wonders.\n\nYou can also make a ghetto AC by taking a bowl of ice and putting it in front of the fan to blow the cold air on you.", "Frequent cold showers. Have at least two fans, one to bring cool air in, one to take warm air out. Try and live somewhere where airconditioning is an option. " ]	[ 1, 1, 1 ]	safe
[ "Tips for new drivers with terrible anxiety? I drive fine but i get paranoid with small stuff like where i am in my lane, and worrying about crashing and stuff.. Any ideas/ tips to help me stay calm or anything else would be great", "Tips for new drivers with terrible anxiety? I drive fine but i get paranoid with small stuff like where i am in my lane, and worrying about crashing and stuff.. Any ideas/ tips to help me stay calm or anything else would be great", "Tips for new drivers with terrible anxiety? I drive fine but i get paranoid with small stuff like where i am in my lane, and worrying about crashing and stuff.. Any ideas/ tips to help me stay calm or anything else would be great", "Tips for new drivers with terrible anxiety? I drive fine but i get paranoid with small stuff like where i am in my lane, and worrying about crashing and stuff.. Any ideas/ tips to help me stay calm or anything else would be great", "Tips for new drivers with terrible anxiety? I drive fine but i get paranoid with small stuff like where i am in my lane, and worrying about crashing and stuff.. Any ideas/ tips to help me stay calm or anything else would be great", "Tips for new drivers with terrible anxiety? I drive fine but i get paranoid with small stuff like where i am in my lane, and worrying about crashing and stuff.. Any ideas/ tips to help me stay calm or anything else would be great", "Tips for new drivers with terrible anxiety? I drive fine but i get paranoid with small stuff like where i am in my lane, and worrying about crashing and stuff.. Any ideas/ tips to help me stay calm or anything else would be great", "Tips for new drivers with terrible anxiety? I drive fine but i get paranoid with small stuff like where i am in my lane, and worrying about crashing and stuff.. Any ideas/ tips to help me stay calm or anything else would be great", "Tips for new drivers with terrible anxiety? I drive fine but i get paranoid with small stuff like where i am in my lane, and worrying about crashing and stuff.. Any ideas/ tips to help me stay calm or anything else would be great", "Tips for new drivers with terrible anxiety? I drive fine but i get paranoid with small stuff like where i am in my lane, and worrying about crashing and stuff.. Any ideas/ tips to help me stay calm or anything else would be great", "Tips for new drivers with terrible anxiety? I drive fine but i get paranoid with small stuff like where i am in my lane, and worrying about crashing and stuff.. Any ideas/ tips to help me stay calm or anything else would be great", "Tips for new drivers with terrible anxiety? I drive fine but i get paranoid with small stuff like where i am in my lane, and worrying about crashing and stuff.. Any ideas/ tips to help me stay calm or anything else would be great", "Tips for new drivers with terrible anxiety? I drive fine but i get paranoid with small stuff like where i am in my lane, and worrying about crashing and stuff.. Any ideas/ tips to help me stay calm or anything else would be great", "Tips for new drivers with terrible anxiety? I drive fine but i get paranoid with small stuff like where i am in my lane, and worrying about crashing and stuff.. Any ideas/ tips to help me stay calm or anything else would be great", "Tips for new drivers with terrible anxiety? I drive fine but i get paranoid with small stuff like where i am in my lane, and worrying about crashing and stuff.. Any ideas/ tips to help me stay calm or anything else would be great", "Tips for new drivers with terrible anxiety? I drive fine but i get paranoid with small stuff like where i am in my lane, and worrying about crashing and stuff.. Any ideas/ tips to help me stay calm or anything else would be great", "Tips for new drivers with terrible anxiety? I drive fine but i get paranoid with small stuff like where i am in my lane, and worrying about crashing and stuff.. Any ideas/ tips to help me stay calm or anything else would be great", "Tips for new drivers with terrible anxiety? I drive fine but i get paranoid with small stuff like where i am in my lane, and worrying about crashing and stuff.. Any ideas/ tips to help me stay calm or anything else would be great", "Tips for new drivers with terrible anxiety? I drive fine but i get paranoid with small stuff like where i am in my lane, and worrying about crashing and stuff.. Any ideas/ tips to help me stay calm or anything else would be great" ]	[ "Just remember the only thing you have control of is your own car. You have no way to know what others are going to do, so have confidence in your own driving. \n\nEventually with time you'll notice small patterns in the way other cars/drivers move before they do what they are about to do. On the highway a slight veer to the side of the line often indicates a poor driver checking to see if they can switch lanes, so even if you dont see their turn signal going, probably not a good idea to get beside them. \nAnother thing I like to do to help keep more control of the situation is to have other cars to my side for the least amount of time possible. Either by speed up to make sure I'm ahead of them, or letting them speed up to be past me. This helps alleviate my anxiety in two ways. 1) I know they cant barrel into me from the side since I'm not beside them. 2) I have room to switch lanes in an emergency (Something on the highway for example) Most people I think try to do this to some extent without thinking, but making a conscious decision to do it will help reduce allot of stress. Just make sure you don't impede any traffic, it becomes very natural eventually.\n\nHope this helps some.", "2 things\n1) Drive with a friend. I find having conversation while driving relaxes me. Alternatively, listening to talk radio, or audio books can help as well. Anything to keep you from thinking of things that come automatically while driving, and letting anxiety get the better of you.\n\n2) Seat time. The more you drive, the more comfortable you become, for me anyways. I was a nervous wreck at first. Over time I've gotten much more comfortable behind the wheel.", "Here's a little tip I learned. I used to freak out when cars drove directly next to me, because I felt claustrophobic in my little lane. Especially when this happened with large trucks on the highway. Sometimes it's a simple as focusing on the car ahead of you and following it, not worrying too much about what is on either side. Make sure you are looking ahead, not immediately in front of you.\n\nI had pretty bad anxiety when I started driving as well. All I can say is that of course you will be more comfortable as you practice, but not because you're used to driving. It's because you are more familiar with the rules of the road, predicting patterns of driving/traffic, and trusting your own decision making because of it .", "Sorry for breaking into your post, OP. I'm not comfortable driving either, so figured I could add my comment here instead of making a new post.\n\nI always worry about overlooking things. Driving on the highway isn't so bad. In the city I'm trying to see everything that's happening around me, but I still feel as if I'm overlooking that one little important thing, like a child crossing the road. \nIs there any way to stop worrying over this and feel more confident of myself? Listening to and singing along with music seems to help a bit.", "Try to stay out of other people's blind spots and keep others out of your blind spots. Speed up or slow down if need be. I try to create a little bubble around my car when driving in the highway (if it's not super congested) . It'll help ease your anxiety. ", "People want to hit you as little as you want to hit them. As long as you don't do anything retarded other people will usually do what they can to avoid accidents. So you don't have to be perfect. ", "Make sure you're totally sure of the fact that you can slow down if things get stressful - I had the same thing at first, particularly on roundabouts, but once I convinced myself that I could just take my time if I had to, I enjoyed driving much more, and my confidence increased. If other people are getting impatient, that's their problem! (To an extent... Do be reasonable on the roads.)", "I was anxious as hell before I got my license. We're talking sweating bullets wanting to hide anxious. Keep moving outside of your comfort zone (parking lot to small roads etc) to learn that it's not so bad - and work on your theoretical skills and you will be fine. Don't worry! ", "I just started driving in January and was pretty anxious about it as well. What really helped me get used to driving straight in the lane is something my husband told me: Pretend like you're running really fast down the middle of the lane, then you'll stay pretty much in the center. ", "> where i am in my lane\n\nAssuming they're not miniscule like you get in some sports cars, check both side-view mirrors. You can probably see a little bit of the side of your car in them, and probably a bit of the road surface. Compare where the side of your car is in relation to the lines on the road behind you.\n\nIf you can't see the lines on one side of your car and there's a huge gap on the other side, you're probably too far into someone else's lane. Once you get used to where the sides and corners of your car are, you'll need to do this less frequently.\n\n(As always with new techniques, try doing this in a deserted/low-traffic area rather than at speed on a highway in heavy traffic.)\n\nAlso, cut down on distractions. Unless you're actually listening to a traffic report at that very moment, keep the radio off. Turn the ringer on your cellphone off. Stop trying to make mental lists of things you need to remember to do (if you're going shopping or something, write that shit down before you even start out). Don't eat while you drive. Don't drive impaired (drugs, alcohol, lack of sleep). Etc. All of those things take up bits of your attention that may be better spent remembering all the things you need to do when actually driving.\n\nAs you get more experience behind the wheel, you'll find that a lot of the things that you have to think about right now will become second nature, and you can start allowing yourself more freedom (radio on, etc).", "How comfortable are you with judging the physical edges of the car? \n\nI've taught a couple new drivers, and one thing I do pretty early on is set up some of those [tall traffic pylons](http://www.sz-promo.com/cn-img/965/975cnal1/rubber-traffic-cone-sh-x010-380.jpg) in an empty parking lot and get the student driver to move the car slowly until he/she hits them, both in forward and reverse, and especially at the corners. I find this helps them get a sense of how close they are to things.\n\nAfter that, you can set the pylons up in two lines to form the edges of a lane, then drive directly between them, stop the car, get out and see if you're really in the center of the lane.", "Stay in the right lane unless you plan on passing another car. It you are on a three lane highway keep in the center lane, but be sure you are driving ate the proper rate of speed. Keep your eyes on the road not at the hood of your car, but about 60 feet in front of your car,\n", "Picture everyone in their underpants. Wait. Maybe that's public speaking. Couldn't hurt anyhow.\n\nSeriously, though, a 5 minute detour of a couple right turns to avoid a nasty left (exiting a parking lot for example) can save you a LOT of frustration.", "Just relax buddy. Remember: it's ok to slow it down a bit and take your time (in the slow lane). Make sure you not only watch for brake lights on the car in front of you, but the car in front of him too. Leave a gap inbetween you and the guy ahead of you. I learned that the hard way. And above all, WEAR YOUR DAMN SEATBELT and be safe.", "I had dreadful driving anxiety well into my 20s. From my own experience:\n\n1) Getting a GPS was HUGE. It freed me up from worrying about two things (navigation and not crashing) to worrying about one thing (not crashing). It's not even so much about knowing where I'm going as the fact that the GPS tells you EXACTLY where to turn. which greatly reduces my anxiety with respect to turning, changing lanes, and all sorts of things.\n\n2) The second huge thing was just coming to terms with it. I used to think I had to overcome my anxiety, which just led to a dreadful spiral wherein merely being anxious would cause me more anxiety. \n\nNow I know, for example, that if I absolutely HAVE to pull over somewhere because I'm too stressed out, who cares? Knowing your triggers can help too. If changing lanes stresses you out, give yourself long lead times (if possible). If being boxed in stresses you out, it might help to drive in the slow lane on highways. I'm sure other people here can give tips in this regard.\n\nWith regard to staying in your lane, I find that it helps to look far down the road. Look where you want to be, not where you are, is what the driving instructor told me, and it totally worked!\n\nIs there anything specific you can think of that makes you nervous when you drive?", "I am a new driver too. I only have around 30 hours but the first few I was terrified. It only gets better with more practice, I promise.", "As someone with anxiety - I seem to have no problems if I stay in the slower lane, do the speed limit, and leave reasonable space between me and the car ahead of me. Once I start trying to go around people and such, anxiety starts kicking in. Which is horrible, because I can't stand to sit in the slow lane.", "'Practice' when you are a passenger. Check the rearview to see where things are. What's coming up? What would you do if you were the driver? Is the guy to the left doing something stupid? Is the person ahead swerving?", "Don't drive, for the safety of everyone. 'Terrible' anxiety could render you useless and you're going to be a hazard to everyone around you. Until you overcome the fears of driving, don't put others at risk. " ]	[ 24, 7, 5, 4, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 0 ]	safe
[ "Conversing with someone with a Lazy Eye.. Which one do I look at? I feel like every week I meet someone else with a lazy eye, and I never know which one to look at. I feel rude, and often lose my train of thought because I keep looking at the eye that is drifting off. Help!", "Conversing with someone with a Lazy Eye.. Which one do I look at? I feel like every week I meet someone else with a lazy eye, and I never know which one to look at. I feel rude, and often lose my train of thought because I keep looking at the eye that is drifting off. Help!", "Conversing with someone with a Lazy Eye.. Which one do I look at? I feel like every week I meet someone else with a lazy eye, and I never know which one to look at. I feel rude, and often lose my train of thought because I keep looking at the eye that is drifting off. Help!" ]	[ "There is no right/left answer. The best answer is to look into the eye that is looking at you. Alternatively, so that you don't keep following the natural inclination to switch between the two eyes, you can learn to focus on the bridge of the nose instead.", "Stare at the bridge of their nose. This works if you have trouble maintaining eye contact with anyone for whatever reason. They won't know the difference.", "Just asked my SO(with a lazy eye). He has no preference. And also his lazy eye still can see, even when it's being lazy, it just sees slightly to the left. " ]	[ 8, 3, 2 ]	safe
[ "How do I reduce my food waste I hate wasting food. But I also don't want to eat the same thing for dinner every night. \n\nMy dilemma is that I live by myself and most things at the grocery store are packaged for family use. Milk, meat, vegetables...I can hardly finish the content of a given food item I purchase before it spoils and I have to throw it out.\nI also don't buy food that contains preservatives. I'm not interested in eating food that isn't organic, which also tends to spoil more quickly.\n\nAny tips on how I can resolve this issue? I want to reduce my waste while still eating healthy food.", "How do I reduce my food waste I hate wasting food. But I also don't want to eat the same thing for dinner every night. \n\nMy dilemma is that I live by myself and most things at the grocery store are packaged for family use. Milk, meat, vegetables...I can hardly finish the content of a given food item I purchase before it spoils and I have to throw it out.\nI also don't buy food that contains preservatives. I'm not interested in eating food that isn't organic, which also tends to spoil more quickly.\n\nAny tips on how I can resolve this issue? I want to reduce my waste while still eating healthy food.", "How do I reduce my food waste I hate wasting food. But I also don't want to eat the same thing for dinner every night. \n\nMy dilemma is that I live by myself and most things at the grocery store are packaged for family use. Milk, meat, vegetables...I can hardly finish the content of a given food item I purchase before it spoils and I have to throw it out.\nI also don't buy food that contains preservatives. I'm not interested in eating food that isn't organic, which also tends to spoil more quickly.\n\nAny tips on how I can resolve this issue? I want to reduce my waste while still eating healthy food.", "How do I reduce my food waste I hate wasting food. But I also don't want to eat the same thing for dinner every night. \n\nMy dilemma is that I live by myself and most things at the grocery store are packaged for family use. Milk, meat, vegetables...I can hardly finish the content of a given food item I purchase before it spoils and I have to throw it out.\nI also don't buy food that contains preservatives. I'm not interested in eating food that isn't organic, which also tends to spoil more quickly.\n\nAny tips on how I can resolve this issue? I want to reduce my waste while still eating healthy food.", "How do I reduce my food waste I hate wasting food. But I also don't want to eat the same thing for dinner every night. \n\nMy dilemma is that I live by myself and most things at the grocery store are packaged for family use. Milk, meat, vegetables...I can hardly finish the content of a given food item I purchase before it spoils and I have to throw it out.\nI also don't buy food that contains preservatives. I'm not interested in eating food that isn't organic, which also tends to spoil more quickly.\n\nAny tips on how I can resolve this issue? I want to reduce my waste while still eating healthy food.", "How do I reduce my food waste I hate wasting food. But I also don't want to eat the same thing for dinner every night. \n\nMy dilemma is that I live by myself and most things at the grocery store are packaged for family use. Milk, meat, vegetables...I can hardly finish the content of a given food item I purchase before it spoils and I have to throw it out.\nI also don't buy food that contains preservatives. I'm not interested in eating food that isn't organic, which also tends to spoil more quickly.\n\nAny tips on how I can resolve this issue? I want to reduce my waste while still eating healthy food.", "How do I reduce my food waste I hate wasting food. But I also don't want to eat the same thing for dinner every night. \n\nMy dilemma is that I live by myself and most things at the grocery store are packaged for family use. Milk, meat, vegetables...I can hardly finish the content of a given food item I purchase before it spoils and I have to throw it out.\nI also don't buy food that contains preservatives. I'm not interested in eating food that isn't organic, which also tends to spoil more quickly.\n\nAny tips on how I can resolve this issue? I want to reduce my waste while still eating healthy food.", "How do I reduce my food waste I hate wasting food. But I also don't want to eat the same thing for dinner every night. \n\nMy dilemma is that I live by myself and most things at the grocery store are packaged for family use. Milk, meat, vegetables...I can hardly finish the content of a given food item I purchase before it spoils and I have to throw it out.\nI also don't buy food that contains preservatives. I'm not interested in eating food that isn't organic, which also tends to spoil more quickly.\n\nAny tips on how I can resolve this issue? I want to reduce my waste while still eating healthy food.", "How do I reduce my food waste I hate wasting food. But I also don't want to eat the same thing for dinner every night. \n\nMy dilemma is that I live by myself and most things at the grocery store are packaged for family use. Milk, meat, vegetables...I can hardly finish the content of a given food item I purchase before it spoils and I have to throw it out.\nI also don't buy food that contains preservatives. I'm not interested in eating food that isn't organic, which also tends to spoil more quickly.\n\nAny tips on how I can resolve this issue? I want to reduce my waste while still eating healthy food.", "How do I reduce my food waste I hate wasting food. But I also don't want to eat the same thing for dinner every night. \n\nMy dilemma is that I live by myself and most things at the grocery store are packaged for family use. Milk, meat, vegetables...I can hardly finish the content of a given food item I purchase before it spoils and I have to throw it out.\nI also don't buy food that contains preservatives. I'm not interested in eating food that isn't organic, which also tends to spoil more quickly.\n\nAny tips on how I can resolve this issue? I want to reduce my waste while still eating healthy food." ]	[ "Master the art of single pan/pot cooking. It's what I did when I was single.\n\nNow, I know cooking for one can be difficult sometimes. Try inviting someone to join you for dinner.", "Most organic foods will be okay in the freezer for a few weeks. Just make sure you prepare them for freezing appropriately depending on what kind of food it is. Make a few different dishes and rotate your meals.", "Buy enough of something to make half a dozen meals and parcel it out. Either cook it first (lasagna) and split it, or split it up before freezing in single-serving parts. Make the equivalent of TV dinners for a week or so. ", "A lot of things can be frozen. Freeze raw meat and veggies in single serving portions, bread can be frozen too if your going to toast it anyway. It's is a bit of a learning curve to figure out what freezes ok (spinach for cooking, yes, apples to eat raw, no) but you'll learn quickly after you have to eat some mistakes.\n\nAlso, I try to buy ingredients that can be used in several different dishes. Like carrots, can be in green salad, carrot raisin salad, cooked alone, or part of stir fry or soup.\n\nFinally, pay attention to how things store best. Tomatoes do best at room temperature, lettuce in a paper towel and in a bag in the fridge, mushrooms in a paper bag in the fridge, etc. . . you can reduce waste a lot just by storing things correctly.", "When I was single it was often cheaper to eat out than to cook. When you factor in the cost of all the ingredients as well as excess food spoilage, this really is the case. Asian places often have healthy meal specials with lots of fresh vegetables. Plus saves a lot of time that would be spent shopping, cooking and washing up afterwards. I was time poor and in a big city. Might not be the case in small towns. ", "If you have a little bit of space, and you like to grow plants, get a worm bin! Toss your scraps, some shredded newspaper and cardboard in the bin with a handful of dirt and they will make compost for you. It doesn't smell when done correctly (it's pretty easy), and your plants will love the compost and compost tea. You can even do this in an apartment. :)", "I suggested milk powder for coffee to a friend who has this same problem. He went one further and vaccuum sealed the milk powder and stored in freezer for added longevity. \n\nHighly recommended frozen mixed vegetables, and individual frozen salmon portions.\nLots of condiments have bsst before dates you can go past if they are stored well. \nI understand your predicament, I'm cutting down my food waste too. Good luck :)", "I settle for less variety at each shopping trip but restore the variety over a longer time. If it's broccoli this week it may be cauliflower next week. Getting both in one shopping trip is asking for a lot of spoilage.\n\nWhile I eat lots of green leafy vegetables, I have slightly more in the days after shopping. Then I start eating more carrots and other vegetables that last a long time in the cooler.\n\nBut I'm also willing to accept a little spoilage to have healthy food available. That costs much less to me and to the environment than having me less healthy, driving to medical appointments, taking drugs, not strong enough to use muscle power at home and using power instead, etc.\n\nNo meat and no dairy for me means I can eat up the fresh vegetables more quickly. The vegetables have plenty of protein, calcium, etc.\n\n", "Blue Apron works nicely for me. You get prepackaged meals for two, and since I cook for myself I save a portion for leftovers.\n\nIt does come with a fair amount of extra packaging, but it's all recyclable.", "I take all of my vegetable food scraps,like the onion skins,carrot skins, etc and keep them in a gallon ziplock in the freezer until it's full,then I make stock with it. I also save chicken bones and do the same with it.Makes some dank soups" ]	[ 5, 4, 4, 3, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 1 ]	safe
[ "How to deal with a dog that constantly jumps on people that walk into the house. Mostly I mean bigger dogs as they can reach much higher and really hurt someone if not controlled.\n\n", "How to deal with a dog that constantly jumps on people that walk into the house. Mostly I mean bigger dogs as they can reach much higher and really hurt someone if not controlled.\n\n", "How to deal with a dog that constantly jumps on people that walk into the house. Mostly I mean bigger dogs as they can reach much higher and really hurt someone if not controlled.\n\n", "How to deal with a dog that constantly jumps on people that walk into the house. Mostly I mean bigger dogs as they can reach much higher and really hurt someone if not controlled.\n\n", "How to deal with a dog that constantly jumps on people that walk into the house. Mostly I mean bigger dogs as they can reach much higher and really hurt someone if not controlled.\n\n", "How to deal with a dog that constantly jumps on people that walk into the house. Mostly I mean bigger dogs as they can reach much higher and really hurt someone if not controlled.\n\n", "How to deal with a dog that constantly jumps on people that walk into the house. Mostly I mean bigger dogs as they can reach much higher and really hurt someone if not controlled.\n\n", "How to deal with a dog that constantly jumps on people that walk into the house. Mostly I mean bigger dogs as they can reach much higher and really hurt someone if not controlled.\n\n", "How to deal with a dog that constantly jumps on people that walk into the house. Mostly I mean bigger dogs as they can reach much higher and really hurt someone if not controlled.\n\n", "How to deal with a dog that constantly jumps on people that walk into the house. Mostly I mean bigger dogs as they can reach much higher and really hurt someone if not controlled.\n\n" ]	[ "Training! \n\n\nFirst question is Why is the dog jumping on people? Most general/popular answer is probably because the dog is excited 'omg someone is here!' and they are happy and just want to be all over that new person, and since the focal point of humans are their faces, jumping just lets that dog be closer to the human. So dog jumps on person, gets rewarded because Yay they are closer to human! and will do so more in the future because it got what he wanted. This is reinforced often by people coming home and being excited and greeting the dog/petting him as he is jumping up on them. Theres no reason for the dog to think that this is a bad behavior.\n\n\nHow to discourage an unwanted behavior: not rewarding the dog when the behavior occurs. Reward being human contact. Whenever the dog tries to jump up on a person (few approaches), that person needs to bodyblock the dog by turning around and completely ignoring the dog. Attention will resume once appropriate behavior is shown (all 4 paws on the ground, sitting, etc) Repeat as necessary! Another method with 2 people is that you leash the dog and dont let the dog jump up by stepping down on extra leash length. Any time the dog calms down and isnt wildly jumping means rewarding the dog with treats pets. As soon as jumping resumes, that all ends. It requires a bit of time and people need to be on board with all training the dog because if one person doesnt follow it and rewards the dog for jumping up by responding to it, you've taken 2 steps back again.\n\nI'd work on basic obedience with the dog, especially with the Sit command and requiring the dog to sit for multiple things (getting food, putting leash on, etc etc) so it gets into a routine of having to be polite and relaxed to get a reward.", "1. Don't kick your dog. He is trying to greet you in a way that has been rewarded before.\n\n2. Work on your sit command. Your dog should sit the minute you say it, every time you say it.\n\n3. When you come in, before you greet doggie, wait for him to sit or ask him to sit. Then, get down on his level and pet him (getting down on his level gives him no reason to jump up to get to you).\n\n4. When doggie tries to jump on you, turn to the side, cross your arms, look away. He will probably try to go to your front and jump, keep turning and do not look at him or speak (both of these are rewards).\n\n5. For people who walk in I would put a leash on your dog and hold the dog on leash away from the door. It works best if you stand on the leash. I can do this with my 70 lb German Shepherd, I believe it will work with a 100 lb dog.\n\n6. Guests should not greet or look at the dog. Cooperative guests will help- explain that you are training so your dog doesn't trample children or your grandma. \n\n7. Ask dog to sit. You can use treats, treats are great. When the dog sits, he gets treats, guests can greet him, but I would stay standing on the leash until he settles down a bit.\n\n8. If he is still trying to jump on them after the sitting and the greeting then the guests will need to repeat the 'cross your arms and turn away' move until your dog sits- then they can pet him. If you have a strong sit command I would just command the dog to sit and then reward with petting.\n\nOverall, if you have some dog-loving friends who will help you by coming, waiting for dog to sit, petting/treating him, and leaving and coming back that would be excellent.\n\nAlternate: Instead of standing on the leash you can have your dog gated in another room so he can see the guests but cannot get to him to jump. Let him out when he calms down and sits.\n\nNote: You will need to practice this at least 100 times before your dog gets it. If even one person pets your dog when he jumps on them the bad behavior is rewarded and he will keep trying it.", "Strong knee to chest with a simultaneous loud stern \"No!!!\" & \"Down!\" followed by a friendly \"Good down!\" worked for me.", "Warn your guest, Plant your feet firm, cross your arms and No eye contact. NO attention until 4 feet on the ground. Like with people crossed arms means leave me alone and dogs will read that body language.", "The problem here is that when you come home, you at some point have made that a significant event. (People do it all the time, usually when you have a puppy and you're excited to see it when you get home, you start to clap and call them for attention as soon as you get home. \n\nThe way to stop it is with discipline. Use your knee to knock the dog down, and don't give it attention until you are ready. Move the significance away from you getting home. Just remember when you're getting annoyed at the dog that you started this behaviour, so take it easy on the fella!", "We stopped our dog from jumping up on people by grabbing their paws and pushing them backwards, attempting to place them on their back. It might sound cruel, but it only had to happen twice before it never happened again. \n\nGot this from an obedience trainer. Dogs are terrified of falling backwards and it worked like a charm. (German Shepherd/Malamute)", "Most people slap their chest or thighs and encourage the behavior because they want the dog to come entertain them. I saw a YouTube video once where the dog trainer trained the dog not to jump up even when he slapped his thighs. He did it by slapping his thighs, grabbing the dogs front feet when the dog jumped up, and as soon as the dog pulled back (not liking that his feet where held captive,) he yelled \"off!\" After a few times the dog quickly associated jumping up with the unpleasant experience, even when encouraged to jump up. Did this with my dog- never jumps on people. ", "Completely ignore his existence until he sits calmly for attention. Any attention you give him is affirmation for jumping = attention.", "Just ask the person to blow into the dog's face when it jumps up. \n\nIt will associate the jumping with the discomfort. \n\nAlso, try not to get riled up. Be more calm when you open the door; the dog will follow. ", "Easy, stand on one leg, and stick your knee straight out. Stopped my 75lb boxer/golden in about 2 days." ]	[ 6, 5, 4, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 1, 1 ]	safe
[ "How do you plan for pets in an emergency? How do you include pets in your emergency planning, including emergencies that might occur when you are away from home. The first thing that comes to mind in the latter category is house fire, since this entails LEAVING the house, but there could be other situations as well. Most others involve bunkering down and staying inside.\n", "How do you plan for pets in an emergency? How do you include pets in your emergency planning, including emergencies that might occur when you are away from home. The first thing that comes to mind in the latter category is house fire, since this entails LEAVING the house, but there could be other situations as well. Most others involve bunkering down and staying inside.\n", "How do you plan for pets in an emergency? How do you include pets in your emergency planning, including emergencies that might occur when you are away from home. The first thing that comes to mind in the latter category is house fire, since this entails LEAVING the house, but there could be other situations as well. Most others involve bunkering down and staying inside.\n" ]	[ "Long term survival food and water is number one priority. Keep an extra bag of food in an air tight container. (rotate it out so it stays fresh). Get a pet first aid kit. Some pet injuries such as dog bleeding needs to be treated with special clotting agents.\n\nFor instances such as fire put a sticker on your front door/window that list the number of pets for the fire department. Have leashes/carriers ready in an easily accessible spot. In a fire every second counts. \n\nFind out where your local animal er is and have their # saved on your phone.\n\nAlso some fire departments are starting to carry oxygen masks for dogs and cats on trucks which is a huge plus because most pet fire deaths are from smoke inhalation.", "fire, i have neighbors who know my garage code and are able to pull them out. they work over night and i work days so it works perfect.\n\ni have lots of bottled water and almost all of us have 20-50 gallons stored in our water heater. if shit happens IMMEDIATELY turn off water to the water heater and water out. then turn off the gas and use the spout to fill up buckets.\n\nfood i have lot of food and MREs and spam and im asian so about 50lbs of rice at any time. also i have lots of coyotes behind my house. not saying i want to eat them but if shit happens and i have no other choice killing yotes i can eat them and use their fur to make clothing. \n\nalso put these on your doors front and rear so if something bad happens and first responders make it they will know.\n\nhttp://www.cafepress.com/mf/84163342/pets-insidepet-alert_sticker?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=pla-msn&utm_campaign=43760097-d-c&utm_content=3793147137-adid-11447412770&utm_term=kwd-1100201301674-pid-1035861830&productId=1035861830", "I know where I live I have to worry about flash flooding- so our plan is to put our smaller dog (~25 lbs) into a backpack (not great at all, but it would work in the event of an emergency where I would need both my hands and he is smaller and not a good swimmer. My fiance is in charge of our other dog (~65 lb lab) and he will leash her and she'll run/swim easily with us or he (fiance) will carry her until he has to use his hands and then he will hold leash on arm.\n\nThat's our plan for a flash flood! Just because you have to evacuate asap, but you have time to leash, but not really anything else. Unlike fire where we would pick small one up and run and big one would follow! " ]	[ 7, 1, 1 ]	safe
[ "how to make smoke (for experiments) Difficulty: non-smoker there are a lot of fun experiments that can be done with smoke, and for instance soap bubbles (and spinning tops) but as a non-smoker I have difficulty getting a nice supply of smoke.\n", "how to make smoke (for experiments) Difficulty: non-smoker there are a lot of fun experiments that can be done with smoke, and for instance soap bubbles (and spinning tops) but as a non-smoker I have difficulty getting a nice supply of smoke.\n", "how to make smoke (for experiments) Difficulty: non-smoker there are a lot of fun experiments that can be done with smoke, and for instance soap bubbles (and spinning tops) but as a non-smoker I have difficulty getting a nice supply of smoke.\n" ]	[ "use one of those snot suckers they make for babies to \"smoke\" the cigarette for you. Though, you might be better off with a vape pen--Cigarettes are pretty expensive too\n", "What kind of volume of smoke are you needing? For low volume a small chunk of dry ice (Solid form of carbon dioxide) placed in a vessel with hot water will produce dense but heavy fog that will settle at floor level. I don't know how well that would work for making bubbles . You could use for example a plastic open ended [squeeze bottle](http://www.acemart.com/graphics/00000001/products/0-TBL112K.jpg) but make sure that whatever you place it in has an opening to keep pressure from building up and shattering the container. If bubbles are what you are after it might work to have some really soapy water or commercial bubble solution in a basin and place the squeeze bottle into the water and it'd make bubbles on the surface so that could be fun but I don't know if that would be the opacity that you are looking for.\n\nBeyond actually burning anything or CO2 there are water based hazing fluids that do produce a realistic smoke but the machines that make them can easily run several hundred dollars and the fluid isn't cheap.", "Do you have access to dry ice, all you have to do is put it in a container with water and make sure it has a hose and the vapor will pour through it.\n\n" ]	[ 1, 1, 1 ]	safe
[ "How to stop a caller who keeps trying to send faxes to my land line? What can I do about a fax machine with a private number constantly \"calling\" my landline phone? I can't see the fax machines number so I can't fax it something saying to stop and my phone company has been of very little help.\n\nAny ideas?", "How to stop a caller who keeps trying to send faxes to my land line? What can I do about a fax machine with a private number constantly \"calling\" my landline phone? I can't see the fax machines number so I can't fax it something saying to stop and my phone company has been of very little help.\n\nAny ideas?", "How to stop a caller who keeps trying to send faxes to my land line? What can I do about a fax machine with a private number constantly \"calling\" my landline phone? I can't see the fax machines number so I can't fax it something saying to stop and my phone company has been of very little help.\n\nAny ideas?" ]	[ "Borrow a fax machine and receive the fax. It will probably stop once it gets sent - or at least you can see who it is and try and contact them.", "Does your provider have an anonymous call rejection or privacy screening (state your name before the beep) feature?", "*69 is used in canada to determine the calling number. You could followup with your provider once you get the fax number which is calling you." ]	[ 2, 1, 1 ]	safe
[ "Downsizing around the house. So I'm 24 and live with my girlfriend. Lately around the house I have noticed that I just have too much stuff. The main areas I have noticed it is in my closet (shirts, shoes, pants, etc.) and in my kitchen (dishes, pots, pans, tupperware, etc.) My request is for a good way to go about figuring out what to keep and what to donate away.", "Downsizing around the house. So I'm 24 and live with my girlfriend. Lately around the house I have noticed that I just have too much stuff. The main areas I have noticed it is in my closet (shirts, shoes, pants, etc.) and in my kitchen (dishes, pots, pans, tupperware, etc.) My request is for a good way to go about figuring out what to keep and what to donate away.", "Downsizing around the house. So I'm 24 and live with my girlfriend. Lately around the house I have noticed that I just have too much stuff. The main areas I have noticed it is in my closet (shirts, shoes, pants, etc.) and in my kitchen (dishes, pots, pans, tupperware, etc.) My request is for a good way to go about figuring out what to keep and what to donate away.", "Downsizing around the house. So I'm 24 and live with my girlfriend. Lately around the house I have noticed that I just have too much stuff. The main areas I have noticed it is in my closet (shirts, shoes, pants, etc.) and in my kitchen (dishes, pots, pans, tupperware, etc.) My request is for a good way to go about figuring out what to keep and what to donate away.", "Downsizing around the house. So I'm 24 and live with my girlfriend. Lately around the house I have noticed that I just have too much stuff. The main areas I have noticed it is in my closet (shirts, shoes, pants, etc.) and in my kitchen (dishes, pots, pans, tupperware, etc.) My request is for a good way to go about figuring out what to keep and what to donate away." ]	[ "Something I just did that has worked great is one fork, knife, spoon, bowl etc per person,reaaly makes doing dishes pretty noice", "For clothes go through your closet and make sure all the hangers are facing one way. For the rest of the year make sure whenever you hang clothes up that they go in with the hangar facing the opposite way. At the end of the year donate any clothes that you didn't wear to charity.", "I've heard the suggestion to save anything that you (and your girlfriend) use and/or brings you joy and to donate, recycle, or toss (as appropriate) the rest. ", "I had to do this with my closet--anything I hadn't worn for at least a year, I put in bags and toted to Goodwill. Go through your cabinets and get rid of things that don't have lids, or if you have odds and ends pots and pans, get a good set and box up the others. Either store them if you think you might need them later, or donate them along with the extra clothing. It feels good to live uncluttered :)", "5 S program - Read about it.\n\nLink: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5S_(methodology)\n\nHave not used it in 6 months - goes in storage.\nHave not used it in 1 year - it goes to good will.\n\nEverything.\n\nThe only exception: Sentimental things (i.e.: Memories) or legal documents you need to keep.\n\n" ]	[ 2, 2, 1, 1, 1 ]	safe
[ "How to stay up longer at night. I usually for some reason get super tired at around nine at night, sometimes even around eight! I wake up at around six in the morning. There are always things I want to do, but because of school I just don't have enough time to do everything when I get home and it also sucks because I constantly fall asleep on friends.\n\nAny help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance! 😋", "How to stay up longer at night. I usually for some reason get super tired at around nine at night, sometimes even around eight! I wake up at around six in the morning. There are always things I want to do, but because of school I just don't have enough time to do everything when I get home and it also sucks because I constantly fall asleep on friends.\n\nAny help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance! 😋", "How to stay up longer at night. I usually for some reason get super tired at around nine at night, sometimes even around eight! I wake up at around six in the morning. There are always things I want to do, but because of school I just don't have enough time to do everything when I get home and it also sucks because I constantly fall asleep on friends.\n\nAny help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance! 😋", "How to stay up longer at night. I usually for some reason get super tired at around nine at night, sometimes even around eight! I wake up at around six in the morning. There are always things I want to do, but because of school I just don't have enough time to do everything when I get home and it also sucks because I constantly fall asleep on friends.\n\nAny help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance! 😋", "How to stay up longer at night. I usually for some reason get super tired at around nine at night, sometimes even around eight! I wake up at around six in the morning. There are always things I want to do, but because of school I just don't have enough time to do everything when I get home and it also sucks because I constantly fall asleep on friends.\n\nAny help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance! 😋", "How to stay up longer at night. I usually for some reason get super tired at around nine at night, sometimes even around eight! I wake up at around six in the morning. There are always things I want to do, but because of school I just don't have enough time to do everything when I get home and it also sucks because I constantly fall asleep on friends.\n\nAny help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance! 😋" ]	[ "What I what I did was take a short nap after school (30 minutes or so) and start doing whatever had to be done. I don't exactly know why but that shit works better than caffeine (at least for me) and can actually keep you going well past midnight. I tried to sleep at around 11 in the night once and actually found it harder to FALL asleep after napping. ", "Eat. It's nearly impossible to fall asleep while eating. Make it something low-calorie and long-lasting (like carrot sticks), so you keep munching and don't add weight. ", "First, if you're sleepy don't go to bed no matter what. What always works for me is do something that really catches your attention, that can be anything. Even if you're sleepy that'll wake you up and give you a few more hours to do whatever you want (if you're an internet person, watching interesting videos or searching info that catches your attention is useful). Only doing that I can stay awake up to almost 48 hours. Also a short nap can work, I don't know your schedule for everyday so I can't be more precise about what you can do.\n\nBut take notice that when you sleep the less, your sleep time will be deeper and satisfying, but when you wake up before waking up by yourself alone, it will be hard to even open your eyes.", "Check to see if you have an iron deficiency or your thyroid... That will cause you to be sluggish and tired. If you are falling asleep doing activities like you mentioned it wouldn't surprise me if its something like that.", "Adderall. If you've never taken it, you're in for quite the increase in energy / attention to detail / sleeplessness. Some tips:\n\n* Don't abuse it.\n* Don't talk your friends ears off.\n* Don't abuse it.\n* Slow down when driving. Shit makes you impatient as a motherfucker.\n* If you're fat, you won't be for long.\n* Do NOT abuse it, period. The short-term benefits of doing so are not worth the long-term consequences. I promise you'll absolutely regret it. You crash hard and build up a tolerance fast.\n", "If you're at school I guess you're still going through puberty?\n\nIf you are, sleep it off dude; it passes. :)" ]	[ 4, 2, 1, 1, 1, 0 ]	safe
[ "Living with a roommate - tips on staying sane I've lived in almost every possible configuration of people, but for the first time, it's potentially going to be me and a roommate in a small 2-bedroom apartment. I've lived with a boyfriend, but this is my first time living with a roommate (I've lived with my family of 6, a shared house, long-term hostels, and alone); it's her first time living away from home.\n\nAny tips on how to make the best of the situation? It's quite a small place, and all the furnishings are mine. She's my friend's younger sister; we've known each other for about 20 years. I'm 29, she's around 27.", "Living with a roommate - tips on staying sane I've lived in almost every possible configuration of people, but for the first time, it's potentially going to be me and a roommate in a small 2-bedroom apartment. I've lived with a boyfriend, but this is my first time living with a roommate (I've lived with my family of 6, a shared house, long-term hostels, and alone); it's her first time living away from home.\n\nAny tips on how to make the best of the situation? It's quite a small place, and all the furnishings are mine. She's my friend's younger sister; we've known each other for about 20 years. I'm 29, she's around 27.", "Living with a roommate - tips on staying sane I've lived in almost every possible configuration of people, but for the first time, it's potentially going to be me and a roommate in a small 2-bedroom apartment. I've lived with a boyfriend, but this is my first time living with a roommate (I've lived with my family of 6, a shared house, long-term hostels, and alone); it's her first time living away from home.\n\nAny tips on how to make the best of the situation? It's quite a small place, and all the furnishings are mine. She's my friend's younger sister; we've known each other for about 20 years. I'm 29, she's around 27.", "Living with a roommate - tips on staying sane I've lived in almost every possible configuration of people, but for the first time, it's potentially going to be me and a roommate in a small 2-bedroom apartment. I've lived with a boyfriend, but this is my first time living with a roommate (I've lived with my family of 6, a shared house, long-term hostels, and alone); it's her first time living away from home.\n\nAny tips on how to make the best of the situation? It's quite a small place, and all the furnishings are mine. She's my friend's younger sister; we've known each other for about 20 years. I'm 29, she's around 27.", "Living with a roommate - tips on staying sane I've lived in almost every possible configuration of people, but for the first time, it's potentially going to be me and a roommate in a small 2-bedroom apartment. I've lived with a boyfriend, but this is my first time living with a roommate (I've lived with my family of 6, a shared house, long-term hostels, and alone); it's her first time living away from home.\n\nAny tips on how to make the best of the situation? It's quite a small place, and all the furnishings are mine. She's my friend's younger sister; we've known each other for about 20 years. I'm 29, she's around 27.", "Living with a roommate - tips on staying sane I've lived in almost every possible configuration of people, but for the first time, it's potentially going to be me and a roommate in a small 2-bedroom apartment. I've lived with a boyfriend, but this is my first time living with a roommate (I've lived with my family of 6, a shared house, long-term hostels, and alone); it's her first time living away from home.\n\nAny tips on how to make the best of the situation? It's quite a small place, and all the furnishings are mine. She's my friend's younger sister; we've known each other for about 20 years. I'm 29, she's around 27.", "Living with a roommate - tips on staying sane I've lived in almost every possible configuration of people, but for the first time, it's potentially going to be me and a roommate in a small 2-bedroom apartment. I've lived with a boyfriend, but this is my first time living with a roommate (I've lived with my family of 6, a shared house, long-term hostels, and alone); it's her first time living away from home.\n\nAny tips on how to make the best of the situation? It's quite a small place, and all the furnishings are mine. She's my friend's younger sister; we've known each other for about 20 years. I'm 29, she's around 27.", "Living with a roommate - tips on staying sane I've lived in almost every possible configuration of people, but for the first time, it's potentially going to be me and a roommate in a small 2-bedroom apartment. I've lived with a boyfriend, but this is my first time living with a roommate (I've lived with my family of 6, a shared house, long-term hostels, and alone); it's her first time living away from home.\n\nAny tips on how to make the best of the situation? It's quite a small place, and all the furnishings are mine. She's my friend's younger sister; we've known each other for about 20 years. I'm 29, she's around 27.", "Living with a roommate - tips on staying sane I've lived in almost every possible configuration of people, but for the first time, it's potentially going to be me and a roommate in a small 2-bedroom apartment. I've lived with a boyfriend, but this is my first time living with a roommate (I've lived with my family of 6, a shared house, long-term hostels, and alone); it's her first time living away from home.\n\nAny tips on how to make the best of the situation? It's quite a small place, and all the furnishings are mine. She's my friend's younger sister; we've known each other for about 20 years. I'm 29, she's around 27." ]	[ "In my experience, you can be friends, or you can be roommates. Being friends AND roommates is quite an achievement. Lower your expectations of that person, and they won't disappoint you.", "Formalise everything. If you want the place to stay clean, make a list of chores that need to be shared or alternated weekly; print pictures of the apartment and the furniture and make her sign them, so you have recourse in case of wear-and-tear or damage; have arrangements for payment of utilities like electricity put in writing. Be sympathetic to the fact that this her first time living away from home and she has a lot to learn, but nip any and all antisocial or inconsiderate behavior in the bud as soon as it starts. ", "Everyone always has disagreements over dishes. Make a rule and stick to it. In my apartments, it was usually, \"never let them sit for more than 12 hours\". \n\nSeriously, people get pissed about dishes. ", "- room with someone who has roughly the same cleanliness standards as you do. There's going to be conflict otherwise. The cleaner one will feel like they're doing too much of the work (but they refuse to live in their idea of filth) and that the other one half-asses the job on the rare occasion that they do clean; the lazier one will feel pressured and uncomfortable because they can't relax how they'd like in their own home. If you're different, figure out a plan for how you're going to deal with this so you can both feel comfortable.\n\n- figure out how you live and how to live together. This includes sleeping hours, noise (even \"is it okay to play a movie without headphones?\"), cooking, how food will be shared or not shared, temperature you like to keep the house, doors (does a closed door mean DO NOT COME IN or is closing the door just a habit that has nothing to do with wanting privacy? will the front door be locked at all times? bathroom door open, closed, or ajar?), chores you hate or are happy to do, how to share bathroom shelf space...\n\n- respect other people's stuff. If they own it, use it according to their directions -- yes, even if you think it's silly. Don't soak their cast iron pan in soapy water if they tell you not to, don't sit on the arm of their armchair if they're worried about damage, etc. (Even when they're not there.) Discuss if it's okay to take food now and then if not sharing, what the limits on this are, and if you're expected to \"pay it back\". (Like maybe it's fine to grab something, but not to finish/empty something without asking, or having some milk or cereal is no big deal but please replace things if you used the whole package.)", "Your bedrooms are your private spaces. Period. There is no need for the other to go in the others bedroom, unless invited in.\n\nClean up after yourself. No exceptions.\n\nRight off the start, agree on rules for company. You should both be aware of each others work schedule, and you both should have the common courtesy to be quiet when appropriate.\n\nFor food, clearly indicate which is private food, and which is house food.", "Have some hardcore ground rules, and enforce them with much nagging. It keeps the house clean and doesn't allow for many surprises like them having people over without contacting you.", "Aside from the usual \"don't be a complete slob\" tips, the one I can't stress enough is how you deal with food.\n\nObviously you're not going to buy separate milk jugs, or separate bread loaves. My best experience with this was trading off doing the shopping itself, but always splitting the bill afterwards. This avoids the whole problem of one roommate buying the cheap stuff while the other winds up buying the expensive stuff like meat.\n\nOnly use this last one if you really trust each other: When I lived with my brother, we had a joint account that had all the auto-withdrawals for all of our bills, and we only ever used it to cover those expenses. It's a super easy way of paying the other back for money that you owe on anything, because you just transfer the extra cash in when you need to, and they pull it out.", "Learn to paraphrase each other to make sure communication happens. Keep two wash bins for the sink so that dishes (you don't have time to wash) will be out of the other person's way. Specify items that have to be washed and available no matter what. Keep a dry erase board for notes. Buying separating and eating your own food saves a lot of conflict. Share food when you feel generous w/o expecting something back.", "I spent a summer in college living with two guys who, it turned out, I did not get along with at all. One guy didn't like to do dishes, so when it was his turn to do them, he purposely did a very bad job. He thought that we would let him off the hook because he was so bad at it. Eventually, the sink was always full of dirty dishes. I would wash a few when I needed them, and started eating off paper plates and bowls quite a bit." ]	[ 7, 7, 5, 3, 2, 2, 2, 1, 1 ]	safe
[ "How to stay calm? Hey all, I have important exam tomorrow and I'm so stressful even now, what should I do to stay calm?", "How to stay calm? Hey all, I have important exam tomorrow and I'm so stressful even now, what should I do to stay calm?", "How to stay calm? Hey all, I have important exam tomorrow and I'm so stressful even now, what should I do to stay calm?", "How to stay calm? Hey all, I have important exam tomorrow and I'm so stressful even now, what should I do to stay calm?" ]	[ "This is only a temporary fix, but take 10 deep breathes, only focusing on the sensation of your breathe entering and leaving your chest. ", "BST. \n\nBreathe with correct posture comfortably not forcefully.\n\nSmile slightly.\n\nThink! Just converse with yourself in your head and think it through! \n\nThat's what I do. And if you practice all 3 of these things you will be amazed at the results. ", " Breathing is huge. Learned how important it was when I took some acting lessons. \n\nDoing some yoga stretches helps to. ", "You're allowed to roll your eyes once reading this, however: \nI used to think fidget spinners were dumb af. I have really bad anxiety and my boss bought the whole team some spinners. \nI discovered that when getting bad anxiety instead of digging my nails into my arm, I would use the spinner instead. It really helps and you can use it along with breathing exercises for extra help! " ]	[ 3, 2, 2, 1 ]	safe
[ "How do I go about getting a completely new email address and transferring all my my existing accounts to it? ", "How do I go about getting a completely new email address and transferring all my my existing accounts to it? ", "How do I go about getting a completely new email address and transferring all my my existing accounts to it? " ]	[ "Don't listen to these other fools. All you need to do is create an alias on your current outlook.com account. The alias address is the one you start using and all your shit gets delivered to the same mailbox you've been using forever. And your old email still exists so you'll still get mail from accounts that use it. I believe you'll also be able to change your primary address after adding the alias, so when you send it shows the new address. Link:\n\nhttps://support.office.com/en-us/article/Add-or-remove-an-email-alias-in-Outlook-com-459b1989-356d-40fa-a689-8f285b13f1f2", "you get new email address the log into each service and change your email address,you are better having a few email addresses", "You'll just have to make a new one and manually go through and change details from old accounts. I switched a few years ago to a better sounding email account. You can keep the old one and check it from time to time and any emails you get to it reply from the new one or change details. Also you could get emails from the old one forwarded to the new one. \n\nMight be worth unsubscribing from as many newsletters as possible to make it a little simpler. " ]	[ 3, 0, 0 ]	safe
[ " Last night, I left my car parked on the side of the road not expecting much rain to pass by. As I woke up this morning a portion of my car was submerged under water. Thankfully, none of the critical system (engine, breaks, and electronics) got hit, but the carpet and the foam underneath it are wet. From what I read online they recommend to dry boat of them with a absorbent cloth and then this is where the answer begin to differ. One source says to open the windows, life the matting/foam and run fans trough the car. The problem with this is that rain is expected in my area for the next few day and I dont have a garage for the car. Another idea that someone recommended is to take a hair drier or a small heating unit and use that with the absorbing towel to dry off the inside quicker. Now my question is, what is the best way to go about doing this? I'm trying not to take it to a dealer, but if I have to I will.\n\nExtra question: Will the heat from the heating unit damage the foam?\n", " Last night, I left my car parked on the side of the road not expecting much rain to pass by. As I woke up this morning a portion of my car was submerged under water. Thankfully, none of the critical system (engine, breaks, and electronics) got hit, but the carpet and the foam underneath it are wet. From what I read online they recommend to dry boat of them with a absorbent cloth and then this is where the answer begin to differ. One source says to open the windows, life the matting/foam and run fans trough the car. The problem with this is that rain is expected in my area for the next few day and I dont have a garage for the car. Another idea that someone recommended is to take a hair drier or a small heating unit and use that with the absorbing towel to dry off the inside quicker. Now my question is, what is the best way to go about doing this? I'm trying not to take it to a dealer, but if I have to I will.\n\nExtra question: Will the heat from the heating unit damage the foam?\n", " Last night, I left my car parked on the side of the road not expecting much rain to pass by. As I woke up this morning a portion of my car was submerged under water. Thankfully, none of the critical system (engine, breaks, and electronics) got hit, but the carpet and the foam underneath it are wet. From what I read online they recommend to dry boat of them with a absorbent cloth and then this is where the answer begin to differ. One source says to open the windows, life the matting/foam and run fans trough the car. The problem with this is that rain is expected in my area for the next few day and I dont have a garage for the car. Another idea that someone recommended is to take a hair drier or a small heating unit and use that with the absorbing towel to dry off the inside quicker. Now my question is, what is the best way to go about doing this? I'm trying not to take it to a dealer, but if I have to I will.\n\nExtra question: Will the heat from the heating unit damage the foam?\n", " Last night, I left my car parked on the side of the road not expecting much rain to pass by. As I woke up this morning a portion of my car was submerged under water. Thankfully, none of the critical system (engine, breaks, and electronics) got hit, but the carpet and the foam underneath it are wet. From what I read online they recommend to dry boat of them with a absorbent cloth and then this is where the answer begin to differ. One source says to open the windows, life the matting/foam and run fans trough the car. The problem with this is that rain is expected in my area for the next few day and I dont have a garage for the car. Another idea that someone recommended is to take a hair drier or a small heating unit and use that with the absorbing towel to dry off the inside quicker. Now my question is, what is the best way to go about doing this? I'm trying not to take it to a dealer, but if I have to I will.\n\nExtra question: Will the heat from the heating unit damage the foam?\n", " Last night, I left my car parked on the side of the road not expecting much rain to pass by. As I woke up this morning a portion of my car was submerged under water. Thankfully, none of the critical system (engine, breaks, and electronics) got hit, but the carpet and the foam underneath it are wet. From what I read online they recommend to dry boat of them with a absorbent cloth and then this is where the answer begin to differ. One source says to open the windows, life the matting/foam and run fans trough the car. The problem with this is that rain is expected in my area for the next few day and I dont have a garage for the car. Another idea that someone recommended is to take a hair drier or a small heating unit and use that with the absorbing towel to dry off the inside quicker. Now my question is, what is the best way to go about doing this? I'm trying not to take it to a dealer, but if I have to I will.\n\nExtra question: Will the heat from the heating unit damage the foam?\n", " Last night, I left my car parked on the side of the road not expecting much rain to pass by. As I woke up this morning a portion of my car was submerged under water. Thankfully, none of the critical system (engine, breaks, and electronics) got hit, but the carpet and the foam underneath it are wet. From what I read online they recommend to dry boat of them with a absorbent cloth and then this is where the answer begin to differ. One source says to open the windows, life the matting/foam and run fans trough the car. The problem with this is that rain is expected in my area for the next few day and I dont have a garage for the car. Another idea that someone recommended is to take a hair drier or a small heating unit and use that with the absorbing towel to dry off the inside quicker. Now my question is, what is the best way to go about doing this? I'm trying not to take it to a dealer, but if I have to I will.\n\nExtra question: Will the heat from the heating unit damage the foam?\n", " Last night, I left my car parked on the side of the road not expecting much rain to pass by. As I woke up this morning a portion of my car was submerged under water. Thankfully, none of the critical system (engine, breaks, and electronics) got hit, but the carpet and the foam underneath it are wet. From what I read online they recommend to dry boat of them with a absorbent cloth and then this is where the answer begin to differ. One source says to open the windows, life the matting/foam and run fans trough the car. The problem with this is that rain is expected in my area for the next few day and I dont have a garage for the car. Another idea that someone recommended is to take a hair drier or a small heating unit and use that with the absorbing towel to dry off the inside quicker. Now my question is, what is the best way to go about doing this? I'm trying not to take it to a dealer, but if I have to I will.\n\nExtra question: Will the heat from the heating unit damage the foam?\n" ]	[ "TO DO FIRST: \n\nIf you have one, go at the inside with a wet/dry vacuum before you start as well. If need be and although they can be expensive, a lot of those do-it-yourself booth-version coin-fed car-wash have very strong wet/dry vacs just outside the booths. But it's better if you have a pal that you can borrow one from.\n\nWith rain coming in, the more moisture you can get out of there the faster, the better off things will be.", "Run the heat and A/C at full blast in recirc mode.\n\nThe A/C will dehumidify the air and the purpose of the heat is obvious.", "I buy and sell cars. I have had moisture problems more than once inside of cars.\nThe problem is the foam/padding under the carpet is super absorbent. You can towel dry it for days and that padding still retains a terrible amount of moisture that will begin to mold and smell very bad. In a perfect world you remove the seats, center console if you have one, door sills, and anything else hindering the removal of the carpet and yank it out. Let it air dry for a few days and re install. Since you don't have the space for that I would highly recommend either borrowing, buying, renting, a heavy duty shop vac and get as much of that water out of the backing through the carpet as possible. Also, look under your car on your floor plans to see if you have drain plugs you can drill out to drain the excess water out. After the shop vac got as much as you think it can, do it again, then get as many towels as you can and press hard on the carpet. If you leave the water in there or leave your car windows closed then you are going to be faced with the most rotten, dirty feet, putrid smell that I promise you will never get out of there no matter how many pleasant smelling odor sprays and little minty cardboard trees you put in there. ", "Yes! Shop Vac, the, shop vac again, like 10 times. My wife's car floor flooded and this got rid of most of the moisture. Then borrow someone's garage or car port for a while and leave parked with windows open ", "Maybe temporarily put a heat lamp or portable heater inside the car for a day or two? Too long and it might dry out the leathers though.", "I left my car's sunroof open during a multi-hour rain shower. As soon as I discovered the mistake, I took the car to a professional car wash, and tipped the guys well to dry vac the thing for half an hour. The floor was still damp, but it wasn't water logged. Luckily I lived in Florida and the next day was 90degrees, so I just opened the windows and let the sun do the rest. ", "Easy one, pick up as much as you can with a wet vac and than put a dehumidifier in it, the cord goes out the bottom of the door. Let it run for 8 hours. This has worked for me. I submerged the back of a mini van launching a boat. Forget hair dryers/heating units they are too hot/unpredictable." ]	[ 5, 4, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1 ]	safe
[ "How to not be scared in the \"real adult world\" and how to survive and thrive in it? The real world (driving a machine, where the slightest mistake can kill someone) is very scary. How can I survive and thrive in it, with a successful job, and even a temporary job (like HS or college)?", "How to not be scared in the \"real adult world\" and how to survive and thrive in it? The real world (driving a machine, where the slightest mistake can kill someone) is very scary. How can I survive and thrive in it, with a successful job, and even a temporary job (like HS or college)?", "How to not be scared in the \"real adult world\" and how to survive and thrive in it? The real world (driving a machine, where the slightest mistake can kill someone) is very scary. How can I survive and thrive in it, with a successful job, and even a temporary job (like HS or college)?", "How to not be scared in the \"real adult world\" and how to survive and thrive in it? The real world (driving a machine, where the slightest mistake can kill someone) is very scary. How can I survive and thrive in it, with a successful job, and even a temporary job (like HS or college)?", "How to not be scared in the \"real adult world\" and how to survive and thrive in it? The real world (driving a machine, where the slightest mistake can kill someone) is very scary. How can I survive and thrive in it, with a successful job, and even a temporary job (like HS or college)?" ]	[ "Admit nothing. Deny everything. Make counter accusations. Nothing is true. Everything is permitted. Trust no one. ", "Something that really helped me to adjust was to realize that nobody else knows what the hell they ate doing either. Don't know how to update your passport, write a resume, get insurance, do your tax return, get a loan, get a doctor referral etc? Ask someone. Once you accept your own and everyone else's complete and utter ignorance, it makes it much less scary. We are all just navigating this confusing nonsense called adult life together.", "So many people say to learn from your mistakes but I feel like most adults don't do this. Many people live in denial and don't accept they do things wrong and this affects their life and those around them. The biggest thing I think is knowing and acting as though you are responsible for your actions. Seems simple but I swear the majority of people don't do it. If you make a mistake it can be a positive thing if you acknowledge it, accept the consequences and learn how to deal with it and move on. There are too many 'adults' in this world that refuse to accept when they do things wrong or don't accept the consequences. They are really just selfish and childish folders in adult bodies. These people make terrible parents and coworkers. If people started not stressing when they stuff up and using it as a simple learning experience instead of avoiding it or getting offended when a friend/ coworker points something out, the world would be a better place. \n\nSo on a positive note just use all the information you have to your advantage and learn from others. Step out and try new things/jobs/education and don't stress. Failure is really just a good way to learn. \n\nTLDR: chill out, don't expect yourself to know everything, be wise enough to see and accept your mistakes and learn from them. ", "Fake confidence. Look at all the stuff confident people do. You will eventually not notice when you stop faking", "Be excited & grateful. Have a good learning attitude and when you're faced with a problem, remind yourself its just a learning experience. Easier said than done, I know." ]	[ 10, 7, 2, 2, 1 ]	safe
[ "How to stop new shoes from chewing up my heel. I've tried band aids (plaster) , thicker socks, all of it. but new shoes always leave my heal blistered and skinned. Any help LPT?", "How to stop new shoes from chewing up my heel. I've tried band aids (plaster) , thicker socks, all of it. but new shoes always leave my heal blistered and skinned. Any help LPT?", "How to stop new shoes from chewing up my heel. I've tried band aids (plaster) , thicker socks, all of it. but new shoes always leave my heal blistered and skinned. Any help LPT?", "How to stop new shoes from chewing up my heel. I've tried band aids (plaster) , thicker socks, all of it. but new shoes always leave my heal blistered and skinned. Any help LPT?" ]	[ "This usually happens because there is too much room and your feet are moving around too much. I do two things.\n\n1. Let the shoes bother my feet some, then take them off as soon as I feel them rubbing me wrong. Wait a day or two to try again. Do this at home. After a bit, I've built up a bit of a callus. \n\n2. Get better fitting shoes. Moleskin (more expensive) and thicker socks are good for temporary relief. ", "Buy the moleskin. It will last forever and really is the only thing I've found that will stay on all day long and really protect your skin. ", "You can actually buy padded heel inserts from the chemist/pharmacy.\nThe problem is usually caused by too much room allowing movement and rubbing. The heel inserts give you a tighter fit, prevent movement, and the shoe can't chew on your heel.", "I wear skateboarding shoes exclusively. \nI don't skateboard, but they're the most comfortable, well padded shoes I've ever worn and I can't see a way for them to cause blistering or chafing. \n\nWhat kind of shoes are you wearing? Or is this a problem regardless of shoe type?" ]	[ 3, 2, 1, 1 ]	safe
[ "What to do against cravings for sweets/candy when you're tired? I only find myself craving cookies and candy when I'm tired and wondered what I can do about this. Eating something else like fruit sometimes helps, but usually it doesn't. Distractions of course helps, but this is only an option if I don't want or have to be productive. \n\n", "What to do against cravings for sweets/candy when you're tired? I only find myself craving cookies and candy when I'm tired and wondered what I can do about this. Eating something else like fruit sometimes helps, but usually it doesn't. Distractions of course helps, but this is only an option if I don't want or have to be productive. \n\n", "What to do against cravings for sweets/candy when you're tired? I only find myself craving cookies and candy when I'm tired and wondered what I can do about this. Eating something else like fruit sometimes helps, but usually it doesn't. Distractions of course helps, but this is only an option if I don't want or have to be productive. \n\n", "What to do against cravings for sweets/candy when you're tired? I only find myself craving cookies and candy when I'm tired and wondered what I can do about this. Eating something else like fruit sometimes helps, but usually it doesn't. Distractions of course helps, but this is only an option if I don't want or have to be productive. \n\n", "What to do against cravings for sweets/candy when you're tired? I only find myself craving cookies and candy when I'm tired and wondered what I can do about this. Eating something else like fruit sometimes helps, but usually it doesn't. Distractions of course helps, but this is only an option if I don't want or have to be productive. \n\n" ]	[ "Maybe eat a fresh salad or drink a green smoothie instead? It will get you hydrated and vegetables will give you energy due to vitamins etc. The real solution though would be that you'd get enough sleep. Have you tried to take a nap or do some excercises like squats when feeling tired?\n", "Eating sweets and excess sugar is probably causing you to crash, therefore feeling tired. So it's a circle, but if you give up sweets long enough you wont be as tired. I know this is conviluted as i'm just saying it is its own reward.", "I buy packs of romaine lettuce and sweet bell peppers! It's very satisfying to crunch through fresh veggies.", "Eat something savory that's rich in protein or healthy fat. It'll keep you full way longer than sweets will. And eating low carb is good for keeping weight down. Personally I like nuts, full fat unsweetened greek yogurt, whole milk, avocados, roasted chicken, fish, and good quality cheeses like brie or gouda. But find what works for you. \n\nIf you're craving sugar, that means your body is starving. Eat something (that's not sugar loaded)!\n\nP.S. Yeah I know the health of dairy is controversial, but it seems to work great for me.", "Don't have sweets/bad stuff in the house in the first place, if it's there, you'll eat it.\n\nAlso, eat before going out to get groceries. You'll buy less." ]	[ 3, 2, 1, 1, 1 ]	safe
[ "How to make the day go by faster when your job consists of monotony I don't have access to any electronics, BTW. I work on a forklift. \n\nI feel like I am getting dumber each day I work there. ", "How to make the day go by faster when your job consists of monotony I don't have access to any electronics, BTW. I work on a forklift. \n\nI feel like I am getting dumber each day I work there. ", "How to make the day go by faster when your job consists of monotony I don't have access to any electronics, BTW. I work on a forklift. \n\nI feel like I am getting dumber each day I work there. ", "How to make the day go by faster when your job consists of monotony I don't have access to any electronics, BTW. I work on a forklift. \n\nI feel like I am getting dumber each day I work there. ", "How to make the day go by faster when your job consists of monotony I don't have access to any electronics, BTW. I work on a forklift. \n\nI feel like I am getting dumber each day I work there. ", "How to make the day go by faster when your job consists of monotony I don't have access to any electronics, BTW. I work on a forklift. \n\nI feel like I am getting dumber each day I work there. " ]	[ "I think I can help. Step one is NEVER EVER look at a clock. That is death. Slow painful death. Secondly, read a book, watch movies, or play video games at home. When you are at work, you can analyze the shit out of them to pass the time. Third trick is to make up back stories for everything at work. I like to think about every person or thing at work. Where did it come from, why is it here, things like that. I hope that helped.", "I started my career on a forklift. I now get paid six figures to surf the internet all day. If you want to progress up the ladder like I did, pay attention....\n\nALWAYS finish your assigned work promptly and accurately. If you can find a way to finesse your work output, or give a little extra, do so.\n\nAs soon as you have finished your own work, ASK your boss (supervisor, whatever) for more to do. If there is no more unassigned work to do, you will most likely be told to help other workers. Do so, and try very hard to make their work output look better than it historically has - you will eventually get noticed for it.\n\nKeep it up. If ALL the workers are done with their assigned duties, then ask if you can sweep the floor, reorganize stocks, re-stack product on a dodgy pallet; whatever. Being busy makes the day go faster. As others have said, try not to look at the clock. (Oh, and don't be the first to clock out for lunch or at the end of the day. Don't be the last to clock in in the morning).\n\nAt first you will start to resent the fact that he or she is having you help the other workers, and that you're doing more work than they are, but rest assured that is only temporary.\n\nKeep this up. Soon your boss will start to assign extra responsibilities to you. Do them with a smile on your face and a good attitude. If you have a chance to help your immediate supervisor with something he or she does, offer to help them, too.\n\nEventually you'll be promoted, and, if you keep up the same style of work (i.e. helping your boss do their work) you'll be promoted over and over again. \n", "Time to start working on your Great American Novel.\n\nWhat kind of story have you always wanted to write? What would a good plot be? What kind of characters would you like to see used? What experiences from your life could you put in...", "I do some monotonous work at my job on occasion. I have a couple tricks to get through it. I find deep thought helps time go by. Think of something you dont understand fully and try to figure it out . Whether its how something works mechanically, scientifically, socially keeping your mind busy seems to help time go by. I also do some stupid little things like saying the alphabet backwards as fast as possible in my head.", "Do you have co-workers around you can talk to/tell stories to each other? Nevermind - forklift...gotcha. ", "Are you busy all the time? Or is there a lot of \"hurry up and wait\"?\n\nIf it's the later one, go to an art-supply store and get one of the smaller sketchbooks. (Almost, but not quite pocket-sized.) And maybe a few pencils. (2H - 4B range.) Doodle and draw stuff in your free time. You don't have to be all that specific in what you draw, creating zentangle patterns will keep you busy if drawing nothing else comes to mind. Also it's pretty cheap entertainment, shouldn't be out more than $10 if you lose the drawing stuff.\n\nI do a driving job, so I have to be quite attentive. (Too many motorists out there are suprisingly stupid.) But due to the variability of traffic, my routes have buffer time so I'm always arriving on-time. Thus on days when everything is moving, I often end up waiting for 10 to 30 minutes. Drawing and doodling random stuff makes the waiting pass so much easier. (But at least I also have a car radio, and can do some reading.)\n\nI also know that feeling about getting dumber, I should be creating stuff on the computer based on my degree - but apparently nobody hires without prior experience, and the one job I could get is pretty mindless and boring most of the time." ]	[ 17, 11, 6, 2, 2, 1 ]	safe
[ "how to deal with uncomfortable behaviour when hanging out in a group? Let's say you're having out with 8 people. Some of them friends, some of them barely acquaintances. Someone in the group is making you uncomfortable. You try to show it through body language, but they're either too thick, too drunk, or don't care to receive the message and adjust their behaviour. This can be verbal stuff as well as unwarranted physical touch.\n\nI have trouble dealing with those situations as I don't want to make a scene and fuck up the night for everyone. I do tell them afterwards, but then it already feels too late and I'll be uncomfortable with that person for a long time.\n\nIn my specific situation: I'm a dude, a girl hit on me that I wasn't at all interested in, and she kept touching me while I clearly did not like it at all.\n\nThanks in advance!", "how to deal with uncomfortable behaviour when hanging out in a group? Let's say you're having out with 8 people. Some of them friends, some of them barely acquaintances. Someone in the group is making you uncomfortable. You try to show it through body language, but they're either too thick, too drunk, or don't care to receive the message and adjust their behaviour. This can be verbal stuff as well as unwarranted physical touch.\n\nI have trouble dealing with those situations as I don't want to make a scene and fuck up the night for everyone. I do tell them afterwards, but then it already feels too late and I'll be uncomfortable with that person for a long time.\n\nIn my specific situation: I'm a dude, a girl hit on me that I wasn't at all interested in, and she kept touching me while I clearly did not like it at all.\n\nThanks in advance!", "how to deal with uncomfortable behaviour when hanging out in a group? Let's say you're having out with 8 people. Some of them friends, some of them barely acquaintances. Someone in the group is making you uncomfortable. You try to show it through body language, but they're either too thick, too drunk, or don't care to receive the message and adjust their behaviour. This can be verbal stuff as well as unwarranted physical touch.\n\nI have trouble dealing with those situations as I don't want to make a scene and fuck up the night for everyone. I do tell them afterwards, but then it already feels too late and I'll be uncomfortable with that person for a long time.\n\nIn my specific situation: I'm a dude, a girl hit on me that I wasn't at all interested in, and she kept touching me while I clearly did not like it at all.\n\nThanks in advance!", "how to deal with uncomfortable behaviour when hanging out in a group? Let's say you're having out with 8 people. Some of them friends, some of them barely acquaintances. Someone in the group is making you uncomfortable. You try to show it through body language, but they're either too thick, too drunk, or don't care to receive the message and adjust their behaviour. This can be verbal stuff as well as unwarranted physical touch.\n\nI have trouble dealing with those situations as I don't want to make a scene and fuck up the night for everyone. I do tell them afterwards, but then it already feels too late and I'll be uncomfortable with that person for a long time.\n\nIn my specific situation: I'm a dude, a girl hit on me that I wasn't at all interested in, and she kept touching me while I clearly did not like it at all.\n\nThanks in advance!", "how to deal with uncomfortable behaviour when hanging out in a group? Let's say you're having out with 8 people. Some of them friends, some of them barely acquaintances. Someone in the group is making you uncomfortable. You try to show it through body language, but they're either too thick, too drunk, or don't care to receive the message and adjust their behaviour. This can be verbal stuff as well as unwarranted physical touch.\n\nI have trouble dealing with those situations as I don't want to make a scene and fuck up the night for everyone. I do tell them afterwards, but then it already feels too late and I'll be uncomfortable with that person for a long time.\n\nIn my specific situation: I'm a dude, a girl hit on me that I wasn't at all interested in, and she kept touching me while I clearly did not like it at all.\n\nThanks in advance!" ]	[ "Just tell her man. It's not on you to make her comfortable when she's already touching you and making you uncomfortable. \nThis is where you either take control of your life or you learn to be a door mat. \n\nYou don't have to blow up, you don't even have to say it loud enough for anyone else but her to take notice. \n\nBut you tell her. Look her in the eyes and tell her specifically to stop doing whatever it is she's doing to you that you don't like. \n\nGood luck.", "You could say: \nI’d appreciate it if you stopped. \nI’m not interested. \nYou are making me uncomfortable. \nI have to go now it’s bed time. \n\nYou could also just leave. \n\nMy mom says she would pick her nose if a dude is as staring and making her uncomfortable.", "Honestly, I find it best to be blunt in the moment. You don’t need to make a scene particularly. It could be as simple as “hey can I talk to you real quick?” Get in a one on one scenario and just let them know what you are doing is making me feel uncomfortable and I’d appreciate if you would stop. Being too passive some people can’t get the hint.\n\nNo need to do it in front of the whole group and throw everyone’s mood off. Just a simple 30 sec convo can solve a lot :D", "You're not making a scene for telling a person your boundaries. It's absolutely allowed to say \"Hey stop it, stop touching on me you're annoying\"\n\nSince she's drunk she will either stop or she'll say \"Come on I'm just having fun you're cute don't be such a tease\" or simliar and might continue. \n\nThen you ask the girl next to you if you two can switch place. Problem solved. \n\nOr if it's nothing else that's working. Leave.", "Would it kill you to just physically get up and walk to somewhere else in the house?\n\nWhy is your choice either (a) do nothing versus (b) make a scene?\n\nWhy do you wait until the end of the night after the time for doing something about it is long passed and annoy the host about your issue with another guest when there is nothing the host can do about it anymore, as if it's the host's problem?" ]	[ 8, 5, 3, 2, 2 ]	safe
[ "How do I train myself to think before I speak before I screw up big? Just got a job where I realized how much I need to learn this skill. ", "How do I train myself to think before I speak before I screw up big? Just got a job where I realized how much I need to learn this skill. ", "How do I train myself to think before I speak before I screw up big? Just got a job where I realized how much I need to learn this skill. ", "How do I train myself to think before I speak before I screw up big? Just got a job where I realized how much I need to learn this skill. ", "How do I train myself to think before I speak before I screw up big? Just got a job where I realized how much I need to learn this skill. ", "How do I train myself to think before I speak before I screw up big? Just got a job where I realized how much I need to learn this skill. ", "How do I train myself to think before I speak before I screw up big? Just got a job where I realized how much I need to learn this skill. ", "How do I train myself to think before I speak before I screw up big? Just got a job where I realized how much I need to learn this skill. ", "How do I train myself to think before I speak before I screw up big? Just got a job where I realized how much I need to learn this skill. ", "How do I train myself to think before I speak before I screw up big? Just got a job where I realized how much I need to learn this skill. ", "How do I train myself to think before I speak before I screw up big? Just got a job where I realized how much I need to learn this skill. " ]	[ "If your'e involved in a discussion, listen first and foremost. Don't anticipate the conversation, if you are then you're not listening. Try to paraphrase when you can. This will give you a chance to slow things down before you put your foot in your mouth. Often people really don't want your input. Acknowledgement and smiling politely is enough.", "Watch Obama at press conferences or at interviews answering unanticipated questions. He takes his time before answering and sounds/looks intelligent when doing so. Watching enough of this will remind you that you don't need to talk right way, that it's okay to take time to apply that filter. We have to learn to be comfortable with showing we are thinking before we respond.", "Start by learning to listen to what you're saying, not what you think you're saying. This will teach you to think about what comes out of your mouth. \n\nNext, consciously pay attention to what you're about to say. Run through it in your head quickly, check it, double check it, then say it if it's ok. As long as the people you're working with have decent conversational skills, the small pause won't be too bad - you'll just appear thoughtful. Alternatively, they may be impatient and keep talking, then you win by not having to say anything at all. \n\nThe last step is literal profit, via not getting fired. ", "This is all good stuff, but don't forget that you have ALREADY taken the biggest and most important step in solving the problem. You've realized that the problem exists and that you need to improve it. So pat yourself on the back for that. Now just keep going!", "It sounds like this is really a problem for you, and if you're that worried about it you need to train yourself to correct this behavior. Just like you'd train your muscles in a gym you need to do something to fix this. You should look into public speaking, take a speech glass or Consider joining Toastmasters, it's free and a GREAT resource. Look it up in your town. ", "Bite your tongue! It's not just a saying, it can actually help you think before you speak. \n\nNext time someone starts talking to you, try to make a habit of lightly biting the tip of your tongue. It will remind you to not just speak as thoughts come to you. While you're biting, think of what you're about to say, and don't let go of your tongue until you're sure you aren't going to say something stupid/mean/ignorant/embarrassing. \n\ntry to give your tongue a little bite before you say anything, ever - it can just serve as sort of a way 'check yourself.' ", "There are two important rules my parents taught me as a kid: The 3 sentence rule, and the 2 second rule.\n\n-If you're going to say something, sum it up in three sentences. If people seem interested, then you can elaborate, otherwise let it be. It keeps you from rambling on and on with a long winded story that someone might not be interested in. Eventually, you'll learn how to gauge that interest with body language, and then you can talk more freely, but stick to a few sentences for now. I.E. \"My vacation to Europe was incredible! We went to Germany, Paris, and England. I was exhausted, but I had a lot of fun!\" -- \"Did You get a chance to see the Eiffel Tower?\" --- \"add three more\"\n\n-The two second rule just means to count to two after one person finishes talking, before you start speaking. A lot of times, people are just taking a pause from their thought, and you'll come off as rude if you jump into the middle of their story. 2 seconds is long enough to fully process what they've said, and look like you're really engaged, not just waiting for a spot to turn the conversation back to you.", "If you need a second to think about something, ask for one. If you need a few minutes, say that you want to check on something and you'll get right back to them. Ask clarifying questions if you need to buy time on the spot. ", "If its just for doing the job, a great thing to keep in mind right before you say something would be. \"Am I going to lose my job over the next few words out of my mouth?\" regardless of whether its over something trivial like whats your favorite color. That will put you into the mindset of thinking before you act.", "I use a method that I call \"3rd Person\". Run your current scenario through your head as the three closest people to the situation. \n\nFirst start with yourself and think along the lines of \"Is this who I am? Why am I saying this/What is the purpose of my statement?\" \n\nThen move onto the next person, usually the person you're talking to. Run it through their perspective. Use questions like \"Are they giving me the answer I'm looking for?\" or \"Does that relate to what I'm asking/talking about\". This generally clears up any rambling problems, or miscommunication issues you can possibly have.\n\nFinally move to the 3rd person, or the outer most possible person viewing the conversation, much like a TV show or a small theater. Look for questions that will throw the situation haywire like \"Did they really just 'offend' them?\" or \"Did they just use fighting words?\". This usually prevents (if it's not obvious already) potential conflicts. \n\nAs a side note, this works really well while hanging out with friends, talking to strangers, and even dating too. But the most important thing to remember is that there are billions of people on the planet, the odds of you seeing the crowd of people around you the next day are extremely slim, unless of course you go to that place daily. So if you do wind up causing a problem, making a scene, or portraying some insane stunt that puts you in \"social danger\", you can rest easy knowing that the odds that someone will remember you \"from that one thing that happened that one time\" are so dismal that you can probably start up a conversation with someone that saw you do that thing during that time the next day and they won't even recognize you. \n\nI.E. Don't be afraid to screw up big, and you more than likely wont, and if you do, don't stress it.\n", "I have the same problem. No matter how right and valuable for the current situation what I have to say might be at times most people around me just can't handle it and all hell breaks loose. " ]	[ 26, 4, 4, 3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1 ]	safe
[ "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n", "How to keep a room cool Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees farenheit, really warm. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side so i get a lot of sun during the day. This makes my room incredibly warm at nights making it hard to sleep. Any tips to cool the room without using air conditioning?\n\n" ]	[ "To the point of what some people have already said.\n\nThis is specifically to help you sleep. I did it a lot at the Japanese naval academy (sweltering, humid summers with no ac).\n\nTake a shower before bed. Sleep naked, use that towel as your blanket and get a room fan. You will be pleasantly surprised.\n\nAlso, sleeping with a fan in your room WILL NOT KILL YOU!", "I keep a bunch of 90's rock posters up at all times. They don't even have to be bands you like. It's nice if your room smells like you just smoked something cool too. I don't smoke, but my friend loans me his hoodie to lay around. He's a stoner so it helps with the whole \"anything goes\" vibe that all cool rooms need. My bed is always ALMOST made, just enough to say, \"he at least thought about it\" but not enough for people to think I'm some sort of nerd. Also, putting a rad \"no parents allowed\" sign on the outside of the door lets people know that you really are pretty cool. Make sure to leave your clothes laying around in different piles. People will think there is a reason for it, but ultimately it IS just clothes on the ground. You gotta keep people guessing! And in my opinion, the ultimate thing you can do to keep a room cool, is have your radio on all the time at a really low volume. This lets people know you like music, you're up to date on the cool songs, and you always have a need to jam. It's tough the older you get. But at 37 I can guarantee that all my friend thinks my room is wicked cool. ", "I once lived in an attic in North Carolina in the summer. I had 2 windows at either end. I had fans in both. The key to staying cool was drawing air from the cool side and pushing it out to the hot side. So in the morning, fans would face east, and afternoon, I would flip them to face west.", "I live in Singapore. Hit me, I will give you a free portable aircon. \n\nIt won't get rid of the electricity bill but its something. No?", "I lived in Texas with no air conditioning.\n\nDuring the day, keep all windows closed and all curtains drawn. Even on the non-sunny side of your room, having the window open during the day is going to let hot air into your room. You can use a fan to move the air around during the day, but don't put it in a window.\n\nAt night, you can open your windows, but make sure the air outside is cooler than the air inside before you use a fan to pull the outside air into your room.\n\nThe other advice about showers, etc. is good, but if you have a bathtub, I would take a cool bath instead of a shower before bed. A bath will work better to reduce your body temperature for longer (like going swimming).\n\nI would stay away from swamp coolers as they will just add to the humidity.", "Not really a tip to keep the room cool, but more to keep yourself cool: Aim a fan at your feet when you're sitting at a desk or sleeping. A lot of blood circulates through your feet, keeping them cool will cool your body more than aiming a fan at your back/face/front. That's what I did during my last 4 months in Singapore without A/C in my room. Let me know how it went!", "I live in the caribbean. Check out the cheap airconditioning that they made with a bucket, a bottle of frozen water and a car fan (12v). If you can build that you can have airconditioning for only pennies a day. Its all over youtube but I will see if I can find a link. People are even starting to connect small solar panels to it.", "Former broke Texan, here. Completely stop the sun on the OUTSIDE of the building, before it has a chance to heat the air in the room, or even the walls; this includes the whole south facing wall if you can modify it. Draw in the coolest nighttime air and seal it up while using a dehumidifier during the day. Take cool showers and wear your clothes damp around the house to get your body temperature down. ", "I fill a spray bottle with water and keep it near the bed. When I wake up hot, or to cool down, I spray water into a pedestal fan aimed in my general direction. Not sure if it's super effective science-wise, but it's enough to cool me down long enough to get back to sleep. I find it's more the panic and dwelling about it being too hot that keeps me awake/uncomfortable rather than the actual heat. It's worked for me in some of the hottest summers during blackouts with no AC. ", "Hey OP!\n\nLike you, I live in Singapore too and I had the same problem with you a while back. Since I wasn't well off, I couldn't afford any air-conditioning and had to deal with what I had.\n\nTrick is to block out heat during warm parts of the day. Since I work during the night, from 7am to 6pm, I keep my windows closed and curtains drawn. When the sun is down, I keep my windows wide open to let cool air in. \n\nThick curtains help maintain the room temperature. Turn off any televisions or pcs that give out heat. Get a kickass fan that blows wind hard. Sleep without a shirt on. \n\nI hope this helps you!", "A lot of the heat comes in through the window; you can buy solar window film to cut down the heat rays coming in (we use this on our cars in the middle east). You can either have a dark shade, or even totally transparent ones. There are expensive and cheap versions, but most will definitely do a reasonable job of keeping your room cooler.\n\nAnother option is using a curtain if you don't have one already. \n\nMake sure you have a little fan that comes on and off every now and then. When air moves it dispels a lot of the heat particles, as compared to keeping static air that heats up in place. Keeping the window partially opens also helps this although I don't know how feasible that is in your area.\n\nFinally, if your room isn't big, keep a large cup of water somewhere near the middle of the room whenever you head out during the day. The water pulls in a lot of the heat and cools the room down (maybe by a degree or two). Again, very dependent on the size of the room - this does wonders when I park my car out in the sun for 6-8 hours here (we get 40+ degree sun).\n", "Not for the room, but for yourself: Shower, go to sleep with damp hair, and lay down with an ice pack at the back of your neck. Worked like a charm in 30 degree (celcius) heat on the top floor of an old building with no AC and no window. ", "Grab a bowl of ice. Sprinkle a healthy amount of salt on your ice. Place the bowl on a table with a fan behind it facing you. Instant ghetto air conditioner. You will thank me. ", "Place a 2 liter filed with water in the freezer until it is a giant block of ice. Place frozen bottle in front of a box fan. This could lower the temperature if a room by a shit load. \n\n\nhttp://burakkanber.com/blog/cooling-a-room-with-2-liters-of-ice-calculation/\n\n\nThis has the math involved. ", "If you can, try to get a breeze going through the room. During the summer, I always try to have a window open at each end of the house, so that any breeze can blow easily through. 10x better than just having a window open in one room.", "I use foam insulation boards, http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/202532855. They are available in various sizes. I cut them to fit my window snugly so I can take them in and out easily. One side is reflective, like tin foil, so I put that facing outward in the summer. (In the winter I reverse).", "A trick I discovered this summer with my crappy AC and ceiling fan breaking (fml) is to sleep with a freezable cold pack under your pillow case and lie with it under your chest. The pillow keeps it soft while the case keeps it from getting too cold. I work in retail and we sometimes get really high quality ones for shipping and will still be cool in next morning but I imagine any sort would work. Has saved my sanity many nights here in the desert! ", "cover cardboard in foil and place it in the window during the day. It reflects the light out and keeps it noticeably cooler. The fan trick is good too. ", "Other people have good advice, including keeping window shades closed during the day (black out curtains are great for this) and putting fans in backwards to suck out hot air. \n\nI haven't seen any suggestions for window films so I'll add that. There are window films that are super easy to apply to your windows (I did mine a couple weeks ago) and they can block heat. Here's an example. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Gila-36-in-x-180-in-Heat-Control-Light-Window-Film-LEG361/100015136.\n\nMaybe you can get something like that shipped to you in Singapore? I think they sell it on amazon.", "A good way to keep yourself cool is to wet your clothes, then sit in front of a fan. It sounds silly but it will cool you off faster than you'd think. ", "get a cross breeze going my man! In my room I have a window fan that blows air out one window, and I just have another window in the room open that sucks air from outside but then gets blown out creating a subtle breeze. Works best at night when the air is cooler. ", "Will probably get buried, but a friend of mine talked about building a cheap homemade air conditioner for night time specifically. I don't remember how he said he would make his, but a quick google search gave me this...\n\nhttp://abc13.com/weather/diy-homemade-air-conditioner-for-around-$8/150681/\n\nOn mobile so don't know if it'll link... Hope it helps!", "Why can't you use air conditioning? \n\nThe main goal of cooling your room is to \n\n(a) block all sources of heat input: cover windows with a white or reflective material, turn off all appliances / computers / TVs not in use. Ensure proper venting for refrigerators, etc. \n\n(b) move cooler air into the room. Is it cooler in the hallway? Does it get cool enough at night? Consider blowing lots of cool air into the room when it's available, to take advantage of the thermal inertia of the room.\n\n(c) move hotter air out of the room. Hot air rises, generally, and if you can vent air out of your ceiling or at the top of the window, your best best is top open that up and let the hotter air flow out. \n\n(d) seriously though, get an air conditioner.\n\n\n", "Well.\n\nA thin damp cloth laid over the output of a fan feels nice to sit in front of. Not so wet it drips into the fan.\n\nThink of displacement. Throughout the day, Hot air out. While producing cooler air.\n\nThe cooler you keep the room through the hottest parts of the day.. The cooler the room will be through the night.\n\nOsculating fans never did it for me. Box fans seem the best. I'd take two chairs separated almost the width of the fan and lay the fan from one chair to the other so the air was blowing upward to cool the ceiling and circulate higher air until it was cool.\n\nVentilating an attic and cooling it too really helps also. \n\nIf you can shade the roof , you cut out so much work.\n\n\nAs someone who grew up quite poor in the u.s.a. ... When I got older I took pallets and set them on top of the trailer we lived in until my bedroom area was shaded. Wind passed right through the pallets while the wood blocked the sun.\n", "There are plenty of ways to create a cheap ($20 USD) air conditioner. Learned this recently during the \"heat wave\" we're having in San Diego.\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=homemade+air+conditioner+\n\nSome crafty people even use solar power to provide the fan with power. Which would work very well for your particular scenario.", "Take a few 2-liter soda bottles and freeze them with about 1.5 liters in them. Place them in front of the fan blowing into your room and violá, thermodynamics helping you stay comfortable.", "Look into sun blocking curtains, they have blackout curtains that block a lot of the sun out, and they sometimes have a layer that absorbs or reflects a lot of the light back outside. Also they have window tints that can block out light or not let in as much. That will help keep your room cooler. I had the same problem when I moved into my house and used those solutions and they worked great.", "Living in the south, it gets hot bad! Go to your nearest hardware store and pick up window tint (like for cars) and put it on your windows! It helps tremendously!", "Living in San Diego and it has been consistently over 90 degrees the past 2-3 weeks. My window is also facing the sun. Need to beat the heat for one more month.", "If you have access to cheap ice, you could always make one of [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ig_eCpW0Xk&sns=em](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ig_eCpW0Xk&sns=em).\n\nA plastic bucket works as well. It should stay cool for 6-8 hours at least. It will help you sleep.", "I'm really blow away how people can consider 86 warm weather. During summer a cool front only makes it in the mid 90s. \n\nSource: Texas ", "I swear by these air circulators -- I ran the AC only twice this summer and instead, ran these in rooms throughout the house. http://www.vornado.com/circulators/133-Small-Room-Circulator", "I had to deal with this in my old apartment. We had this massive sliding-glass-door that basically acted like a giant solar heat collector. Our AC bill in the summer was outrageous, but we didn't even need to run any sort of heat in the winter. (Helps that this is California.)\n\nWe tried those \"thermal\" drapes that are supposed to help keep the heat from the sun out. The heat just collected in the space between the window and the drapes and seeped out through the top and sides. You could probably bake something in that space.\n\nNo, what was needed was something to block the sun OUTSIDE of the window. I ended up fabricating an awning over the back porch. I was able to tilt the awning down, keeping that window shaded and the fires of Hell outside where they belong.", "I envy your cool temperature. At this very moment the temperature here is 104°F in Yuma, AZ. It is 11:06AM", "Hang damp towels over the top half of the window. If you can do with a fan, have a fan blowing out the bottom half. ", "put some sort of screen or awning so the sun doesn't hit your room directly. That should keep it to around ambient temps. Put water on your arms and legs, then sit in front of a fan. The water will act like sweat and will cool you off very fast the same way that amount of sweat would.", "get black out curtains for one... Some other good tips posted here.\nAlso, you should make this.\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxSLbpAwibg", "You need a current of air (two windows open, one for air to flow into and another for air to flow out of... only one window won't work). Floor fans work too, and if all else fails lay down with a wet towel on whatever part of your body is usually the hottest... it's always my feet for some reason.", "You have to keep the heat outside. Once it is in the room, you are shit out of luck. Think tripple glazed windows, insulation, shutters, roller blinds with a reflective silver surface. Keep the air in motion in your room. A fan at a low setting with slow rotation will help preventing the air from becoming stagnant. For sleep, get the thinnest sheets you can find. Take a warm shower right before you go to bed. Get some linen shirts too. The fabric is excellent for hot and muggy weather. It has the ability to absorb and lose water rapidly. Linen can absorb a fair amount of moisture without feeling unpleasantly damp to the skin.", "Wouldn't it be the north side where you get the most sun from? Singapore is on the southern hemisphere.", "Windows open at night and closed with drapes in the day. Also, place a fan blowing air outside while they're open at night. If you can get two fans put one blowing in at the farthest window away from your room while blowing air out of your room. Like the other guy said too, shower before bed, sleep naked, and use cotton sheets. They also make a mattress pad that helps the bed stay cooler. Or.... buy a window AC and rock that shit.", "Whenever I find it too hot to sleep, I get a pair of white socks, soak them in cold water, put towel where my feet will rest and put them on. They are usually good for 4 to 5 hours of of cool sleep.", "What you need to do if money is a major issue, is to make one room energy efficient, install an HVAC unit and then \"hole up\" in that room during the hot days and nights. Ideally this room should have a restroom attached to it. That way this single room will be cooler and it won't cost that much VS heating your entire house. \n \n So make sure you replace the bulbs in that room with LED bulbs (no heat), and have foil on the windows, make sure the windows themselves are sealed (perhaps silicon caulk in cracks) and then put heavy curtains over it to insulate it. I've even seen some folks actually put Fiberglass Bats on the windows and then just tape them around the edges. Then make sure you insulate the door exiting your room so that when it is closed it holds a lot of the air. Also, in addition, if you have central air but are not using it, make sure you plug up the AC Vent going into the room otherwise it will let hot air in. I would also suggest only having a laptop or tablet in the room and not a Desktop PC as that can generate quite a bit a heat, the same with the monitor. \n \n I hope this helps. ", "What kind of room are you in? Besides the windows--what are the walls made of? The ceiling? Things like air conditioners and fans will help, however, if you do not have proper insulation and ventilation then you are just pouring water out of the Titanic. \n\nYou are experiencing heat gain through your windows. Putting something over those that reduce transmittance is crucial. Blinds. Curtains. Whatever you can do to keep those rays from cooking you. You also need to look for any gaps, cracks, etc. that can cause warm air to enter your room and/or cause cool air to escape. Find them and seal them. Likewise, don't run a bunch of electronics or appliances, as these generate heat and are, in fact, the number one heat generator in a home. \n\nKeep in mind that you want to make the room tight enough / sealed enough to prevent heat gain, but not so much that you don't have proper ventilation. Hot air without ventilation will produce mold and that is not good. Having fans to circulate the air and draw in fresh air is always best. ", "Use things that generate heat minimally and/or outside and/ or in another room. Basically anything with an electrical current (laptops, game consoles, refrigerator are the 3 biggest heat generators in my apartment) will give off heat. ", "Use the bathroom vent with the windows open during cooler temps. It will remove the hot air at a fraction of the cost of AC. Be sure to close the windows and curtains during warm hours.", "Use dark shades during the day to keep the sun out... If you are allowed, build an awning to keep the window in shade all day.", "Try to get rid of as much excess clutter as possible. Piles of clutter are going to retain some heat, making things more uncomfortable for you. Getting rid of it means fewer things in your room that will retain heat and you will also get better airflow/circulation. ", "These may have been suggested already, not going to look.\n\nIn the past, I have had good results hanging quilts up to block sunlight, and using two fans (the ones that fit into windows are nice), one pulling air in, one out. using a water soaked towel on the first fan isn't a bad idea, but the frozen sealed bottle idea is much better, IMO.\n\nYou might try something like [this](http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-air-conditioner/). I'd spend a bit more up front and first rig up a thermostatically controlled switch, so it didn't run 24/7, and then, since you're in the sun, if possible, rig up a battery and solar aray (which could also double as a shade, lowering temperature further)", "The other thing to do is you open the windows in the morning while it is cool. Make sure to open at least 2 windows to get a good cross breeze. Around 10:00 or 11:00, as the day warms up, close the windows and shut the blinds. This helps prevent a green-house effect from occurring. \n\nThen re-open windows at night when it cools off. You should also suck on ice cubes before bed, and take cold showers. I lived in New England during the summer with no AC.", "Tennessee checking in - make yourself a swamp cooler! Basically, put a tray of ice cubes on a cookie sheet & point a fan at it, if you put a wee table by your bed, the cool air will blow on you long enough to fall to sleep.", "Styrofoam cooler. cut out top. put fan face down on cooler. fill with ice (or preferably frozen water bottles with some ice in cooler as well) . tubing or gutter elbow out of side of cooler. turn on fan. ghetto A/C. ", "Singapore is 1° north of the equator, so you can expect sun in south and north windows about the same", "Seeing as its 105 right now.... 86 sounds wonderful. But then I realize you have high humanity and I'll take 105 dry heat over 86 and humid.\n\nWhen things get really bad at night and even having a fan directly on me does nothing I'll crank out my ice sheet. It's one of those reusable frozen sheets of little squares of ice that you throw into a cooler. I'll lay on top of it, and when I get too cold on the side I just place on my chest or legs to keep the temp down. \n\nRoom is still hot, but this might get you cool enough to fall asleep before it gets too hot again. ", "My grandma taught me this one: if you hang dry clothes in front of the window or in doorways, every breeze is about ten times more refreshing. Maybe not an every day solution but it makes laundry days a lot more bearable. ", "Moving air feels cooler than stationary air, so a fan is essential. Also, blinds/curtains/etc should be lowered during the day to prevent sunlight from getting in and warming the room.", "Make sure your windows don't allow heat in. A lot of people have said variations of this but I personally cover my windows with a blanket. My blinds would allow too much light and heat to get in so a blanket worked best for me as I could just take it off and put it on easily.", "Keep your window blocked with a heavy blanket during the day when you're not there.. turn off all electronics, get a room fan and a block of ice, place ice in front of fan....sleep close to the ground, heat rises, place pillow/sheets in fridge before laying down.", "Keep the light out during the hottest period fo the day by closing blinds. Also buy a big fan.\n\nMy dad used to spray the courtains (they were really really thin) with water, not sure if that really helps or if it is only a placebo effect..", "It is incredible what aluminum foil can do if placed covering the outside of a window pane, the price is loosing light and sight.", "It gets hot in Georgia, all I do is have a constant rotation of half filled water bottles in the freezer. So all day i just take sips of ice cold water. The hydration is key.\n", "Is there a window in that room? Keep it closed during the day and make a large piece of card that is the same shape as the entire window. Now on one side glue aluminium foil. Place board over inside of window in morning with foil facing out, as soon as the sun is down remove and open windows but only if it's cooler outside than in the room.", "If you've got a window fan, drape a wet towel over it so the air blows by the towel. Doesn't work very well in large spaces though. Source: Used it to cool my dorm room for 2 years.", "If you have windows facing the sun, place cardboard and/or foil on them to reflect/slow down the heat gain into to the room. \n\nSource: energy management consultant", "If you have a computer in your bedroom, turn it off when you're not using it. My computer could keep my room above freezing in the winter time.", "If this where Shitty LPT, I'd say that whenever you're in it, it becomes seriously uncool. As such, just leave it and it will become cooler.", "I'm late to the game here but as many people have said using fans at night, make sure if you're putting a fan in one window, that you open another window at least half as much to balance the air and actually get airflow inside. Air in = air out. If you only have the one window open pulling in Cool air, once the room pressurizes (even if only a negligible amount) you won't get any change. Bring in as much air as you pump out and you can actually change the air pretty quickly, it'll only be as cool as the outside ambient temp but it's better than hot stale indoor air.", "I'm in a similar climate (though a little cooler with more breeze) and I have a large fan (not just a box fan, something substantial) in the window as well as a ceiling fan that runs all the time when I'm in my room. I also keep the blinds down to keep the sun out and use minimal electronic devices. The trick is airflow, so if you can open your entire house or all your windows, do it and keep that air moving!", "I would suggest buying blackout curtains because it keeps sunlight out of the room, which then keeps heat out of the room. A lot of people don't realize that a lot of sunlight causes a room to heat up very quickly. It may make you use the lights a bit more, but it helps keep out sunlight and keeps the room from warming up as much.", "I would follow the advice of other redditors and line the windows to keep the sunlight out. I wouldn't use aluminum foil strictly because I think it would be unsightly. I would purchase a reflective film with adhesive already applied, a quick internet search found \"3M™ Sun Control Window Films\".\n\nAlso, use physics, hot air rises and cold air falls, new air should come in to the room low and you want to exhaust the air stuck against the ceiling.\n\nInsulation will also help keep hot air out and a ceiling fan will help you circulate the air keeping things fresh.", "I used car window tint on the windows, its pretty cheap but you can feel a huge difference in the amount of heat. (I live in Florida, USA)", "I take a flat blue ice brick meant for coolers (it's about 8 x 10 x 1), wrap it in a towel and lean against it at night. The towel prevents cold burns and over time the bed is cooled next you as well. The towel also makes the cooling effect last 8 hours. It's still cold in the morning. \n\nSometimes I even sleep with it hugged to my chest. \n\nLike this product: http://www.bunnings.com.au/esky-small-flat-ice-cooler-brick_p3240462", "I lived in Brazil. First, take a cold shower in the morning. As cold as possible. Don't even open the hot water faucet. Stay in the cold water till your body gets used to it. Then, take another cold shower at noon. This is counter intuitive to some people. Use a fan. Sip on ice water or chew some ice cubes. Put a film on the window. Wear flip flops, shorts with box underwear and a sleeveless shirt (wife beater). Don't wear an undershirt. Do NOT try to fan yourself with your hand or a piece of paper (muscle movement generates heat). ", "I live in southern California. We're currently having a heat wave, during one of the worst droughts on record. It's brutal. It's 102F (~39C) today and I can't go outside without immediately sweating. Doesn't help that I'm a large hairy guy whose ancestors hail from the Scottish highlands.\n\nI don't have much of a secret, mostly I just deal, but my goal is maximum airflow. Open any window or door you can that will let air though your room and over you.\n\nAnd if fans were capable of killing you in your sleep, I'd have died sometime in the past 18 years so don't be afraid to invest in a good box fan or something - if you're serious about moving air, get a 1/8 or higher horsepower shop fan, though they make almost as much noise as a jet engine.", "I have difficulty sleeping in hot temperature and I have only one box fan, so I found a \"bottleneck\" hallway, put up a heavy blackout curtain with a shower rod, and put my box fan under it with the curtain draped around the side to sort of seal it off. I have the fan pull in the colder air. Works great. During the day, though, I keep all windows and blinds shut to keep the heat out.", "I have advice for those in houses/duplexes with attics above them: rig up a fan. \n\nIn our place, we have a small (about 2 foot square) crawl space access in the hallway. After several years of thinking about doing it, this summer I finally got a box fan, some bungee cords and eye screws. The fan perfectly over the opening and we aimed it UP into the attic.\n\nWe keep the place open at night so the cool ocean breezes fill the apartment and then shut it all up early in the morning (or the night before if neither one of us is getting up for work in the morning). At around 1 or 2 the heat from the attic will overtake the pent up cool, so we turn on the fan to flush the heat out of the attic. \n\nLuckily, the front of our place faces East with large shade trees so once the sun gets past noon, the air in front is in the cool shade. We also keep the shades drawn on the Eastside to block the direct sunlight, only opening them when it no longer will stream directly into the house.\n\nThis is coming in very handy today and yesterday - LA is experiencing a heatwave. \n\nFor those who can actually move around in your attic, place the fan directly in front of a centrally located vent and blow the air OUT. ", "I grew up in 2-Feet-From-Hell, Arizona. Have you tried wet-sheeting your bed? You make your bed up with wet sheets (top and bottom) and sleep like that. Paired with a fan in the window, it can feel downright brisk.", "I do this all the time, as its hot where I live. Here is how I keep my room cool constantly:\n\n1. Buy a floor fan. They are usually $20-$50 and are powerful (usually have 3 speeds)\n\n2. Find the furthest window in your apartment, from your bedroom window. That may mean the kitchen window, or living room window, or your 2nd/3rd bedroom's window\n\n3. Have that window wide open, and set up the fan so its level with the window, facing outwards, almost touching the screen of the window. \n\n4. Shut all your other windows in the apartment, except for that fan window and your own bedroom window\n\n5. Turn on the fan - if the fan is strong enough, low speed is fine. \n\n6. Watch how the temp drops in your whole apartment in 10 minutes\n\nWould like to hear if this works for you. I use this exclusively. I haven't touched my AC in over a year", "Here is a very powerful one. Nobody does this.\n\nPOINT THE FAN OUT. Good fans produce high velocity / high air pressure, right in front of the fan. The back of the fan produces less direct negative air pressure. Most people use a screen for bugs, so blowing air OUT is much much more effective. Open a window on the other side of the room, and a massive breeze will flow through. ", "Haven't seen them mentioned yet so External blinds really help in terms of keeping the heat from the sun out. \n$ http://www.blindster.com/exterior-shades/ \n$$$ http://www.costco.com/SunSetter-EasyShades.product.11653949.html\n\nPlacing a slightly damp town in the freezer and then using it on your head at night to keep you cool helps a lot. Also fans are a must.", "Get one of those cooling towels. Holy crap they work and are awesome. Been 100+f in socal and that little towel is amazing. ", "Get double pane windows if you can and don't have them yet. They are one of the best things you can do to keep the heat out on a hot summer day. They are windows with two layers of glass that's insulated with a layer of air in between. \n\nThey can be pricey, but here in California, it's tax deductible so it ends being paid for. ", "Get a big ass fan. Open two windows (or doors), preferably on opposite sides of the house or at least in different rooms. Put the fan facing outside at the warmest window. Many of my friends think this is stupid but once you try it you will be amazed. A fan without AC in an already warm room will just circulate the air, even a fan facing inside at an open window. With the fan facing outside the warm air will be blown outside and fresh air pulled in from the other window. It won't get cold but you will get plenty of fresh air and at least it won't be warmer inside than outside.", "External window shades. A lot of people have suggested internal shades, which is a lot easier, but with internal shades, heat still enters the room via solar radiation. It heats the curtain and the air trapped between the curtain and the window. Unless your curtain is air-tight, the hot air will rise out the top and heat the room. With external shades, heat from direct sunlight never enters the room. \n\nIf your only option is internal shades, make an air-tight seal on the inside of the window with an insulated material (like a heavy curtain). The air trapped between the curtain and the window will get hotter than outside air, so heat will travel by conduction out of the room. \n\nEither way, all you are doing in either case is preventing the room from getting any hotter than it already is. With either method you need regular cool nights when you open the windows and cool everything off. Once it gets hot again, you slow the temperature increase by shutting the windows and shades.\n", "Dude I live in the Caribbean. Just sleep with a thin sheet. Its like 28 at night and can be as hot as 36 in the day", "Do you have a balcony or patio outside of your place that's solely yours? If you do, consider some [balcony shades](https://www.google.com/search?q=sun+shades+for+balcony&espv=2&biw=1600&bih=809&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=x04XVN_SMojhoASq7oD4Bg&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAg#tbm=isch&q=outdoor+balcony+blinds). They can keep a lot of sunlight out during the day which makes your apartment much cooler. ", "Check for sources of heat like computers, monitors and tvs (lots of heat there), amplifiers for speakers, light bulbs (replace with LEDs), and such create way more heat than you think. A single light bulb can produce as much heat as a human adult. \n\nUse appliances at night. \n\nWhen cooking use the damn vent above the stove to suck up heat and steam. \n\n\n\nCeiling fans and great and inexpensive. Make sure your blades are aligned. Last time I checked mine, one of the blades was warped the opposite direction and as a result the fan was moving almost NO AIR. It took all of ten seconds to bend it back and my what a difference it has made. \n\nIf possible throw up some fast growing trees or bushes to provide shade in the future. \n\nGet used to be naked. Lose weight. No one wants to see a fat person naked, and fat is an insulator anyways. \n", "At LAN parties I go to, the rooms get mega hot from all the PCs running, so we have two very large fans that we put in windows at two corners of the room, diagonal from eachother. This makes a pretty large amount of airflow and we keep the larger fan pulling out so that there is negative pressure inside the room, sucking in some air from more than just the intake window. ", "Are you able to add some kind of exterior shading device on the outside of the building? (Such as: a [wood screen](http://www.blacklocustlumber.com/picts/QBG_sunscreen2.jpg), a [bamboo slatted shade](http://www.baytreeblinds.com/bam8.jpg), a [roller shade](http://www.customcovers4you.com/Shade_Drop_Images/Roll%20Drop%20Brown2a.jpg),[ shutters](http://www.sunbeltshutters.com/images/homepage_shutter_pic2.jpg), even a bed sheet.) This will help tremendously to limit solar heat gain. Ideally, shade the whole wall, at minimum, the window.\n\nNext choice would be interior blinds of other shading. Not as good as exterior - because the sun is already in the room before you can shade it. But it helps limit the amount of surfaces that can heat up in the sun.\n\nDoes the air temp cool down at night at all? If so, then use fans to flush all the heat out of your apartment at night, and draw in the cooler exterior air. This may take some time to get rid of the heat that is stored in the walls (thermal mass). \nIn the morning, before the air heats up again, shut your windows and shades, and contain the cooler air for as long as you can inside. If you have decent insulation in the walls, you can usually keep the room cooler this way all day, and then open up the windows as the air cools down outside, and flush the building again, and deal with the heat working its way through the walls. \nIf you have little to no insulation, then the walls will heat up long before the evening, and you'll be better off opening up the room again for ventilation at least.\nNote, if it doesn't cool down at night, this strategy will do little good. \n\n", "110F+ all weekend in SoCal :( I know OP said without AC but last month saved $75 & the month before saved $50 over last few years same months with installing a window ac & running that all night instead of my whole house ac at night time. Greatest thing was the unit was a gift so im out of pocket $0 & saved over $125 so far & i can sleep at night its SOOO nice!\n", "1. Buy bubble wrap. \n2. Cut out to the size of your window, just slightly smaller so it fits directly onto the window without touching the frame. \n3. Take a water spray bottle and spray water onto the window, just misting it lightly all over. \n4. Take the bubble wrap and place onto window, patting it down.\n\n" ]	[ 731, 515, 483, 131, 108, 58, 49, 29, 21, 7, 7, 6, 6, 4, 4, 4, 4, 3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 ]	safe
[ "How to deal with conlict? Two of my closest friends are fighting and bickering and gossiping about each other and it's just kinda growing dull and immature but I have no idea how to stop it. ", "How to deal with conlict? Two of my closest friends are fighting and bickering and gossiping about each other and it's just kinda growing dull and immature but I have no idea how to stop it. " ]	[ "Talk with them. \nFocus on behavior and events, not on personalities. \nListen carefully. \nIdentify points of agreement and disagreement. \nPrioritize the areas of conflict. \nDevelop a plan to work on each conflict. \nFollow through on your plan. \n\nIf your friends really want to stop fighting, this can work. Without their co-operation, it can't. ", "Don't tell either of them what the other is saying, that'll cause drama. Just be straight with them and say something like \"You know I'm really good friends with so and so, just like I'm really good friends with you. If I had a problem I'd say it to your face\"\n \nTry not to get angry or sound too aggressive, say it as casually as you can like it's no big deal, and move on to something else. They'll think about it later." ]	[ 3, 3 ]	safe
[ "Winter driving from Northerners to Southerners As the title states, just looking for some general habits and tips from those of you who deal with winter conditions on the road day to day. We have our first hard freeze coming in the next few days and while there is no risk of snow or ice now, I know there will be soon.", "Winter driving from Northerners to Southerners As the title states, just looking for some general habits and tips from those of you who deal with winter conditions on the road day to day. We have our first hard freeze coming in the next few days and while there is no risk of snow or ice now, I know there will be soon.", "Winter driving from Northerners to Southerners As the title states, just looking for some general habits and tips from those of you who deal with winter conditions on the road day to day. We have our first hard freeze coming in the next few days and while there is no risk of snow or ice now, I know there will be soon.", "Winter driving from Northerners to Southerners As the title states, just looking for some general habits and tips from those of you who deal with winter conditions on the road day to day. We have our first hard freeze coming in the next few days and while there is no risk of snow or ice now, I know there will be soon.", "Winter driving from Northerners to Southerners As the title states, just looking for some general habits and tips from those of you who deal with winter conditions on the road day to day. We have our first hard freeze coming in the next few days and while there is no risk of snow or ice now, I know there will be soon.", "Winter driving from Northerners to Southerners As the title states, just looking for some general habits and tips from those of you who deal with winter conditions on the road day to day. We have our first hard freeze coming in the next few days and while there is no risk of snow or ice now, I know there will be soon.", "Winter driving from Northerners to Southerners As the title states, just looking for some general habits and tips from those of you who deal with winter conditions on the road day to day. We have our first hard freeze coming in the next few days and while there is no risk of snow or ice now, I know there will be soon.", "Winter driving from Northerners to Southerners As the title states, just looking for some general habits and tips from those of you who deal with winter conditions on the road day to day. We have our first hard freeze coming in the next few days and while there is no risk of snow or ice now, I know there will be soon.", "Winter driving from Northerners to Southerners As the title states, just looking for some general habits and tips from those of you who deal with winter conditions on the road day to day. We have our first hard freeze coming in the next few days and while there is no risk of snow or ice now, I know there will be soon.", "Winter driving from Northerners to Southerners As the title states, just looking for some general habits and tips from those of you who deal with winter conditions on the road day to day. We have our first hard freeze coming in the next few days and while there is no risk of snow or ice now, I know there will be soon.", "Winter driving from Northerners to Southerners As the title states, just looking for some general habits and tips from those of you who deal with winter conditions on the road day to day. We have our first hard freeze coming in the next few days and while there is no risk of snow or ice now, I know there will be soon.", "Winter driving from Northerners to Southerners As the title states, just looking for some general habits and tips from those of you who deal with winter conditions on the road day to day. We have our first hard freeze coming in the next few days and while there is no risk of snow or ice now, I know there will be soon.", "Winter driving from Northerners to Southerners As the title states, just looking for some general habits and tips from those of you who deal with winter conditions on the road day to day. We have our first hard freeze coming in the next few days and while there is no risk of snow or ice now, I know there will be soon.", "Winter driving from Northerners to Southerners As the title states, just looking for some general habits and tips from those of you who deal with winter conditions on the road day to day. We have our first hard freeze coming in the next few days and while there is no risk of snow or ice now, I know there will be soon.", "Winter driving from Northerners to Southerners As the title states, just looking for some general habits and tips from those of you who deal with winter conditions on the road day to day. We have our first hard freeze coming in the next few days and while there is no risk of snow or ice now, I know there will be soon.", "Winter driving from Northerners to Southerners As the title states, just looking for some general habits and tips from those of you who deal with winter conditions on the road day to day. We have our first hard freeze coming in the next few days and while there is no risk of snow or ice now, I know there will be soon.", "Winter driving from Northerners to Southerners As the title states, just looking for some general habits and tips from those of you who deal with winter conditions on the road day to day. We have our first hard freeze coming in the next few days and while there is no risk of snow or ice now, I know there will be soon.", "Winter driving from Northerners to Southerners As the title states, just looking for some general habits and tips from those of you who deal with winter conditions on the road day to day. We have our first hard freeze coming in the next few days and while there is no risk of snow or ice now, I know there will be soon.", "Winter driving from Northerners to Southerners As the title states, just looking for some general habits and tips from those of you who deal with winter conditions on the road day to day. We have our first hard freeze coming in the next few days and while there is no risk of snow or ice now, I know there will be soon.", "Winter driving from Northerners to Southerners As the title states, just looking for some general habits and tips from those of you who deal with winter conditions on the road day to day. We have our first hard freeze coming in the next few days and while there is no risk of snow or ice now, I know there will be soon.", "Winter driving from Northerners to Southerners As the title states, just looking for some general habits and tips from those of you who deal with winter conditions on the road day to day. We have our first hard freeze coming in the next few days and while there is no risk of snow or ice now, I know there will be soon." ]	[ "Slow down. Allow more time and more space between vehicles.\n\nIf you start to slide, let off the gas, turn into the direction of the slide.\n\nIf your anti-lock brakes come on, press down more firmly.\n\nThat's pretty much it. Drive like a half-blind grandmother.", "No tailgating!!! Tailgaters are just asking for an accident in winter driving on ice and snow. Even with ABS and winter tires, your car is gonna skid to a stop at 20-30 mph.\n\nOn the same note, watch out for the guy in back of you, if you see that he can't stop, because his car is skidding on ice, you're \"allowed\" to do rolling stops - better to break traffic rules than get into an accident; this shouldn't happen if the guy was following \"no tailgating\" rule.", "Turn you fucking headlights on.\n\n\nWhen clearing snow remove ALL the snow from your car. Not just the front and back windows. Roof, headlights, tail lights, plates. All snow must go.\n\nDon't do sudden or quick lane changes.\n\nTake your fucking time. Slow down and leave lots of extra time if you need to go somewhere.\n\nOnly go out if you absolutely have to. Best tip for snow is right here. If you avoid it entirety you don't have to deal with any hassle or other drivers.", "Slow down. \nLeave plenty of distance between you and the next person.\nAvoid unnecessary lane changes.\nIf you approach a red light or stop sign, prepare for the possibility the other guy can't stop in time because he didn't slow down.\nPractice losing control in a parking lot or something. Learn to recover from an intentional skid so you'll know what to do if you find yourself losing control.\n\nIf you drive a 4x4, be advised they still obey the laws of physics. I have a 4x4 pickup truck and am an experienced driver with 1 accident (not my fault - dumb lady went through a red light) in 38 years of driving and I am amazed at the idiots who fly by me in their SUVs. Often enough they end up in the ditch.\n\nFinally: slow down.", "Other than the obvious slow down/dont tailgate stuff, watch the road! Seeing black ice or slippery sections of the road before it gets to you is super helpful in knowing when you have to go extra slow. Also, gear down if you have to to get up hills or to start moving again when stopped on top of ice or super slippery areas. Oh, and start your car early before getting in haha. ", "Slow down. \n\nIf you end up sliding, LOOK WHERE YOU WANT TO GO. KEEP YOUR FOOT OFF THE BREAKS, IT WILL NOT HELP.\n\nKeep both hands on the wheel. It gives you more control. \n\nUse your signal lights EVERY time. Give others the advantage of knowing what the hell you're doing, and not have to slam on their breaks, or swerve around you. \n\nThe best way to figure out how your vehicle will react to ice and snow is to take it out to an empty parking lot and put it through the paces. The ONLY way to actually learn is by doing. ", "Just slow down, there's really not much to it. Don't get cocky and try to pass people on icy roads. That's a good way to end up in a ditch. As others have said, don't tailgate. You shouldn't be doing that in any sort of weather.\nSource: learned to drive during winter, in Michigan.", "Just because you have a 4 wheel drive car/truck does not mean that you have an advantage in stopping, all cars have 4 wheel stop. Just remember just because you have the ability and traction to go fast does not mean you should go fast. SLOW DOWN. ", "It's all about your tires. Not 4WD, not fancy SUVs... Tires. If those don't stick to the road, nothing else matters. They turn into hockey pucks in the cold and are less effective (all-season or summer tires)", "If at all possible, weigh your vehicle down. For example, if you have a truck, load the back of it with logs. Have a car? Throw that heavy bag you haven't touched since Rocky III came out in your trunk. It doesn't help much with front-wheel drive cars, but otherwise, it makes a significant impact.\n\nAlso, while driving, ALWAYS have emergency goods, like an additional coat/blanket, some water, and car snacks. I would hate for you to slide into a ditch, and freeze yourself half to death waiting for a tow.", "I just had to drive an hour+ in a snowstorm, and thoroughly impressed my passenger with my ability to handle my car, especially after we saw 4 severe accidents on our mostly-backroads-route. \n\nI am not saying this to be cocky, I am saying it because it's really, really simple: go slow. The general rule is to go at least 10/15 mph under the posted speed limit in bad weather, but it's a better rule to keep your speed around 20 - 30 mph (and slowly if you've been actively losing traction) no matter what is posted in truly hazardous conditions (snow storm, obvious ice, etc.). And, here's why: sliding and hitting a tree at 40mph sucks. Sliding and hitting a tree at 10 mph is no fun, but you're probably walking away from this one just fine. You literally never know when your car may lose traction. The more you drive on snow and ice, the better you'll get at predicting bad spots, but the best way to predict it is to assume that it will happen at the most inconvenient time. \n\nKeep your eyes on the road. Be extra attentive to possible dangers. Slow down even more before curves and downhills. If there is a reckless driver near you, pull over and/or get out of his space entirely in some way. This includes people you feel are following you at too close of a distance, even if they're \"not that close.\" If you spin out and they're right up your butt, they're going to get caught on the same slippery spot and slide into you, turning a minor slip into a full on accident, which leads me into the next tip: have a huge stopping distance. Double what you would normally do. Instead of 3 car lengths, do 6. You will keep yourself and everyone else safer doing this. \n\nHere's the two most important ones: A) if you're sliding, get off your brakes and gas pedal, and steer in the direction of the skid. What \"steering in the direction of the skid\" means is, don't try to jerk your car back onto the straight line of the road. Getting your tires parallel will help quell a skid. If you've simply lost traction, try gently tapping your brakes, but you'll be a lot better off coasting until you regain traction than slamming on them. The scary part of this is when you're going down hills. Sometimes, you've just got to let your car go instead of risking sliding/spinning off the road (disclaimer: don't drive anywhere where the hills border on mountains in bad weather). And, finally, B) when going downhill or otherwise believe you're at a much greater risk of losing traction, *drop into a lower gear. And yes, automatics have lower gears. Everyone forgets this one. Engine braking is literally your bread and butter of winter driving, because you'll be less likely to need to use your brakes in the first place.\n\nThere is no reason to avoid driving in winter weather (that said, if you don't need to go out, don't. It's kind of like driving on NYE -- even if you're not drunk, a lot of other people are). Take your car to a big parking lot and drive it around after the first storm. Slam your brakes, drift through turns, get a feel for how it works in the snow so when something goes wrong, it's a minor blip and not a heart-palpitation-inducing drama-sesh. \n\nPSA: 4-wheel drive doesn't do shit. It's not going to give you better traction. The only thing it's going to help you with is getting unstuck from thicker snow. Your best bet for winter driving is snow tires, a front-wheel drive car, and a good head on your shoulders.", "First, check the weather before leaving. Drive only when essential, especially if it's snowing or the roads are not clear. If you minimize time on the road, you minimize risk of accidents. The lower the ambient temperature, the less effective road salt is, so especially avoid driving when the temperature is way below freezing.\n\nDrive really slow. Don't feel pressured by faster motorist to speed up. Never make any quick turns. Avoid back-roads, which are less likely to be plowed and salted. Avoid areas of the road with ice or compacted snow. Don't come to a stop in an area of the road where there's more than an inch or two of snow, as you're likely to get stuck.\n\nAlso, be prepared. Pack in your trunk: an extra bottle of washer fluid, a collapsible snow-shovel. An ice-scraper. A blanket. Thermal packs.", "Clearly you can see the main tip that everyone (including myself) gives is Slow Down. Go slow and stay back from other cars. Use your brakes very lightly. Drive defensively. Try to anticipate what others are doing up ahead. It is amazing to me how many people get irritated with you for going a little slower on a road in terrible conditions, but I have been driving in the snow for over 20 years and have never gone off the road or had an accident. I hope to continue that streak.", "Things I like to do when immediately leaving my driveway, assess road conditions: I see what it takes to peel out, what it takes for my car to slide while backing up and cranking the wheel, and see how much traction I have when braking by locking the tires up (I drive a standard without ABS, but with snow tires). I do all this with my car fully brushed off/de-iced if need be and with caution for other drivers (I won't do it if there are other cars around.) You've got to know the conditions and how your car will react. I do not do any of the previously mentioned \"tests\" on a busy street. I agree with most people about a reduced speed, however I believe the longer you're on a road in these conditions the more opportunity there is for something to happen. Going too slow down a hill could result in you being rear ended by someone who just can't stop regardless of their speed. Don't take chances, I often see people pull out in front of me, in any road condition, while I am the last car in a long line, it doesn't take much to say \"I can wait for one more car.\" Always signal, and do it properly and effectively. Don't ride your brakes.", "Start the car and let it warm up a bit before driving.\n\nDrive slower than normal.\n\nIf you get behind someone driving slower than you, deal with it, don't try to pass if the road is crappy.\n\nMake no sudden movements, such as slamming on the brakes or throwing your car into a quick turn. If you dont see your exit coming and can't get into the exit lane quick enough without jerking the wheel, too bad, get off at the next one and double back.\n\nMaintain the car well, make sure your wiper blades are up to snuff, you have full washer fluid, your tires have sufficient tread, your brakes are decent, etc...\n\nBe ready when meeting a plow or truck coming from the other direction. They throw a lot of snow/slush around and you might get a windshield full of crap as they go by. Turn your wipers on high speed before you meet them if it looks like they're throwing a lot of stuff around and slow down even further. Be ready not to be able to see for a few seconds.\n\nPrepare ahead of time so you don't have to go out unless it's an emergency when the weather is crummy and can wait until the roads are cleaned.\n\nIf you have to get to work, leave at least a half hour earlier than normal.", "My dad is a truck driver with 20 years experience. His tips to me when I turned 16 were as follows\n\n1.) Don't have shit tires. In the south you can get away with letting the tread go low...not so much in the north in the winter.\n\n2.) Go big. Bigger distance between the car in front of you. Bigger distance between the point you want to stop when stopping. \n\n3.) Drive like you have a full cup of water on the floor with no lid, and you don't want to spill it. This will result in smoother start/stop, and turns. The car does not like to be outside of it's center of gravity. If you take it outside of it's center of gravity it's going to slide. Just like walking on ice.\n\n4.) If you have a nasty incline to go down, and you're worried about sliding down it use neutral. If your car is in gear the transmission is putting power to the wheels even if you aren't on the gas. It's not much power but it's enough that you don't want to have to brake against it. Using neutral will stop all power being sent to the wheels, and braking will be more responsive, and less likely to slide...", "Keep your distance. You may be able to go fast, doesn't mean you'll be able to stop fast. \n\nDon't slam the brakes. Apply gentle but forceful pressure and squeeze the brakes. If you are sliding while driving, let off the gas and regain control, you don't have to brake unless you are going to hit something, in fact braking will make you have less control than just releasing the gas. \n\nNO CRUISE CONTROL!\n\nRelax and you'll be fine. ", "If you're worried about getting your tires stuck, carry some rock salt/sand/cat litter in the back of your car. IF you do get stuck, you can generously apply it around the stuck/slipping tires for some traction. Be wary of curbs hidden under snow, they're hard to see and can cause some serious tire or rim damage. Don't forget about your hazard flashers! If it's hard for you to see, it's going to be hard for people to see you so turning on your hazards helps with your visibility. ", "Hey, guys. Southerner here. (Okie). \n\nA lot of us do drive like crap in the winter, but for those of us who remember, I do have to honestly say our winter weather is harder to drive in than yours, speaking from experience.\n\nI lived 2 years in Michigan and we had regular snow, which was drive 10 under, don't take curves fast, don't tailgate and stop slowly, whereas here in Oklahoma the road is a complete sheet of ice, not just slick spots.", "Get decent winter tires & slow down / drive carefully.\n\nYour cars contact with the road is where the tires touch the road. That's an area about 4 the palm of your hands, so make sure your tires are decent and not overly worn.\n\nYour car starts to skid if the forces acting on that area is bigger than the friction resistance between the rubber and the road surface. That means \n- the more slippery the surface is (water, snow, slush, wet leaves, ice), the easier it is to skid.\n- the more force acts on it, the more the tires will tend to skid. As such, you want to keep all driving manoeuvers to be low-force manoeuvers - slow acceleration, slow braking (=leave enough space to the guy in front of you), careful turns\n\nDo not think that northerners are any better at driving in snow than you are. They think they are, but they really aren't + you have no proof that the guy in the next car a) is a northener in first place b) has any experience driving in snow. The first week of snowfall is usually filled with accidents, even in areas that get snow every winter\n\n) Explainlikeim5 physics:\n Draw a circle with a diameter of 2.5 inches (= 2.5 inches accross), that's the area where the force on the wheel is inside (less) the zone where your tire still has friction with the road and won't slip, and you're in control of your car.\nNow draw an arrow of one inch length from the center upwards. The arrow is your forward acceleration. It ends just inside the circle = no skidding.\n\nFrom the end of the 1st arrow, draw a second arrow of one inch towards the right, at a 90 degree angle. That arrow is the force acting on the tire when you're steering. Notice how it ends outside the circle? The combined force of accelerating and steering is bigger than the fricting grip of your tires on the road = you lose grip & start to skid out of control.\n\nSame thing if the first arrow went downwards (breaking force) while steering. Or if your breaking too hard (arrow from the center 2 inches downward, also goes outside the circle = skidding, losing control of the car).\n\nThe harder you hit a pedal, or the harder you steer, the longer the arrow become.\nThe wetter/slippier the surface, the smaller the circle becomes.\nWinter tires in winter = larger circle; summer tires in summer = larger circle.\n\nSummer and winter tires have different rubber mixes; so winter tires become just the right kind of soft at lower temperatures, giving you ideal grip. SUmmer tires in winter are too cold, and too hard, meaning you have less grip / a smaller circle. Winter tires in Summer means the tire is too warm, too soft, and again you lose grip.\n\nsource: Driving in an alpine country, on snowy curvy roads, for the past 15 years.\n\n", "DRIVE SLOW. I'm an inexperienced driver with a small car, I never crash because I drive practically without stepping on the gas pedal (exaggerating but you get it) if people beep at you just turn the music up those are the people that crash when it snows" ]	[ 10, 6, 3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 0 ]	safe
[ "How to get rid of internet-addiction I've been quite a tech-junkie for the last 6 years; but I want to get rid of it and use the time for IRL achievements.\nQuestion: How to get rid of it in a sure way? I am with a work that needs me sit constantly before the computer, and I'm afraid I have developed a shorter attention span because of always needing to check the latest tech stuff out; which will make it harder for me to not to fall back. 5th attempt so far.\nExtra info: my daily routine involved checking out Ars Technica, Engadget, AnandTech (these are really great sites IMHO), TheVerge (should name it i-Verge), and several other sites for about 2 hours a day. I want that time back.", "How to get rid of internet-addiction I've been quite a tech-junkie for the last 6 years; but I want to get rid of it and use the time for IRL achievements.\nQuestion: How to get rid of it in a sure way? I am with a work that needs me sit constantly before the computer, and I'm afraid I have developed a shorter attention span because of always needing to check the latest tech stuff out; which will make it harder for me to not to fall back. 5th attempt so far.\nExtra info: my daily routine involved checking out Ars Technica, Engadget, AnandTech (these are really great sites IMHO), TheVerge (should name it i-Verge), and several other sites for about 2 hours a day. I want that time back.", "How to get rid of internet-addiction I've been quite a tech-junkie for the last 6 years; but I want to get rid of it and use the time for IRL achievements.\nQuestion: How to get rid of it in a sure way? I am with a work that needs me sit constantly before the computer, and I'm afraid I have developed a shorter attention span because of always needing to check the latest tech stuff out; which will make it harder for me to not to fall back. 5th attempt so far.\nExtra info: my daily routine involved checking out Ars Technica, Engadget, AnandTech (these are really great sites IMHO), TheVerge (should name it i-Verge), and several other sites for about 2 hours a day. I want that time back.", "How to get rid of internet-addiction I've been quite a tech-junkie for the last 6 years; but I want to get rid of it and use the time for IRL achievements.\nQuestion: How to get rid of it in a sure way? I am with a work that needs me sit constantly before the computer, and I'm afraid I have developed a shorter attention span because of always needing to check the latest tech stuff out; which will make it harder for me to not to fall back. 5th attempt so far.\nExtra info: my daily routine involved checking out Ars Technica, Engadget, AnandTech (these are really great sites IMHO), TheVerge (should name it i-Verge), and several other sites for about 2 hours a day. I want that time back." ]	[ "replace your addiction with another addiction, one that is productive. Contrary to popular belief, addiction isn't what you think it is.\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ao8L-0nSYzg", "Either go cold turkey or phase it out incrementally. Make sure you have something else to take up all that extra time. Preferably an outdoor hobby or something that will take you AWAY from a screen/temptation.", "https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/stayfocusd/laankejkbhbdhmipfmgcngdelahlfoji\n\nThis is a Chrome add-on that you can set up to block every website you actually like to visit. You can also set a time limit for how often you're allowed on these sites. Yes you can always turn it off but resisting disabling it is the only willpower you'll need. ", "Replaced mine with training. And university. Funny how 200 pages readings per week are a great incentive to stay away from life itself. " ]	[ 3, 3, 1, 1 ]	safe
[ "How to send work related emails without getting paranoid about their content, leading to proof reading over and over again. ", "How to send work related emails without getting paranoid about their content, leading to proof reading over and over again. ", "How to send work related emails without getting paranoid about their content, leading to proof reading over and over again. ", "How to send work related emails without getting paranoid about their content, leading to proof reading over and over again. ", "How to send work related emails without getting paranoid about their content, leading to proof reading over and over again. ", "How to send work related emails without getting paranoid about their content, leading to proof reading over and over again. " ]	[ "I do this too. I have not found a solution. I get paid to send defensible communications. One thing you could try: call the person on the other end and say what needs to be written and take good notes. Say when they pick up the phone \"Hey! Real quick...\" that's the code signal for 'Im not calling for chit-chat'. Get the bones of the issue discussed and take good notes AND record the conversation. Now you can quickly type up an email that just summarizes the conversation and send that to everybody. \n A formal email is way more laborious than a phone follow up email. ", "paranoid over content?\nJust make sure it isn't NSFW and you don't like swear and stuff.. Or talk about another employee.. Apart from that I mean I don't see what could turn out bad?", "if you're super concerned have a friend read it for you. you can also read the email backwards for errors you may have missed the first time around. ", "You could ask someone else you trust to proofread it for you if it really bothers you, but it could get annoying if you ask them often.", "It never hurts to model off of other emails. Find an old, professional email you received or one from a party not included in the addressees of this email and base everything off of that.\n\nGrammar and spelling can be proofed with a million tools. Don't waste money on Grammarly unless it will really make you feel better.", "Calling the colleage/company before sending an e-mail helps me with writing messages. This way you're made sure that all the information you are about to send is indeed necessary and helps you avoid replies from different receivers. \n\nText doesn't imply emotion and its meaning can be misleading for a receiver, while it is completely clear to you. Calling ahead gives you a perspective of the person you are writing to and their wishes. While calling, mention you will summarize the things you discussed in a mail and make sure to remind the contact of the conversation you had. \n\nSending a mail, good or bad, is an undeletable way of communication and doesn't give you the opportunity to correct yourself if being misunderstood. When you have to discuss things one-on-one, call.\n\n" ]	[ 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 ]	safe
[ "How can you convince your employer to change what shift you work, without having to wait for specific time frames or open positions? I work the night shift at a local factory. The pay is great and the benefits are even better, but working the hours I currently have (5:15pm to 2-5am) is really taking a toll on the rest of my life. I have a two year old daughter that I barely get to spend time with any more, a fiance who is constantly frustrated that we can never get any housework done, not to mention my own personal health both physical and mental. I need a way to change to day shift quickly. I won't be eligible for a department transfer for another two months, and even then I don't know if a shift change is even in the cards. Any tips?", "How can you convince your employer to change what shift you work, without having to wait for specific time frames or open positions? I work the night shift at a local factory. The pay is great and the benefits are even better, but working the hours I currently have (5:15pm to 2-5am) is really taking a toll on the rest of my life. I have a two year old daughter that I barely get to spend time with any more, a fiance who is constantly frustrated that we can never get any housework done, not to mention my own personal health both physical and mental. I need a way to change to day shift quickly. I won't be eligible for a department transfer for another two months, and even then I don't know if a shift change is even in the cards. Any tips?", "How can you convince your employer to change what shift you work, without having to wait for specific time frames or open positions? I work the night shift at a local factory. The pay is great and the benefits are even better, but working the hours I currently have (5:15pm to 2-5am) is really taking a toll on the rest of my life. I have a two year old daughter that I barely get to spend time with any more, a fiance who is constantly frustrated that we can never get any housework done, not to mention my own personal health both physical and mental. I need a way to change to day shift quickly. I won't be eligible for a department transfer for another two months, and even then I don't know if a shift change is even in the cards. Any tips?", "How can you convince your employer to change what shift you work, without having to wait for specific time frames or open positions? I work the night shift at a local factory. The pay is great and the benefits are even better, but working the hours I currently have (5:15pm to 2-5am) is really taking a toll on the rest of my life. I have a two year old daughter that I barely get to spend time with any more, a fiance who is constantly frustrated that we can never get any housework done, not to mention my own personal health both physical and mental. I need a way to change to day shift quickly. I won't be eligible for a department transfer for another two months, and even then I don't know if a shift change is even in the cards. Any tips?", "How can you convince your employer to change what shift you work, without having to wait for specific time frames or open positions? I work the night shift at a local factory. The pay is great and the benefits are even better, but working the hours I currently have (5:15pm to 2-5am) is really taking a toll on the rest of my life. I have a two year old daughter that I barely get to spend time with any more, a fiance who is constantly frustrated that we can never get any housework done, not to mention my own personal health both physical and mental. I need a way to change to day shift quickly. I won't be eligible for a department transfer for another two months, and even then I don't know if a shift change is even in the cards. Any tips?" ]	[ "There’s no life pro tip for this lol\n\nNone of us know your exact working conditions, the people in your company, your contract details etc\n\nYour best bet is to talk to whoever you can about it. \n\nYour direct supervisor, someone in a HR department, whoever’s in charge and can make that change. \n\nWithout knowing the nitty gritty details, I would just talk to them and explain your situation at home and see if they can empathise and put in a change for you. \n\nAll you can do is ask!\n\nYou have have to accept the outcome no matter what, or if you’re truly unhappy and they can’t do anything, start looking for another job.", "I would talk to HR but I imagine they have people from the overnight shift coming all the time to try and go to day shift. My sister worked at a factory and it took her years to get to the day shift. I think when there was openings it was based on seniority as far as who’s request got approved.", "If you're in the USA, everyone is hiring these days. Start looking for another job, then talk to your boss about a transfer. They probably won't want to lose you because it's hard to find help right now, so hopefully they will accommodate you. If not, you've already started looking for another job and should be able to find something comparable pretty quickly.", "Depends what country your in and which company you work for, due to different contracts, could try going through HR.", ">I have a two year old daughter that I barely get to spend time with any more, a fiance who is constantly frustrated that we can never get any housework done, not to mention my own personal health both physical and mental. \n\nJust tell them this. Bosses are humans too, and if you're on a good rapport and friendly with them then they may even be inclined out help you out.\n\nAt the very least, it'll show your boss that you're disgruntled. An then it turns into a negotiation from there. Maybe they can't fix your hours yet but they'll give you a raise. Or maybe they can switch it up every other week. \n\nPoint is, you wont know until you communicate your struggles and ask for some kind of solution." ]	[ 6, 2, 1, 1, 1 ]	safe
[ "How to smile \"on command\". I have a hard time smiling because I can't necessarily smile on command, say for a picture. Any LPT from people?\n ", "How to smile \"on command\". I have a hard time smiling because I can't necessarily smile on command, say for a picture. Any LPT from people?\n ", "How to smile \"on command\". I have a hard time smiling because I can't necessarily smile on command, say for a picture. Any LPT from people?\n ", "How to smile \"on command\". I have a hard time smiling because I can't necessarily smile on command, say for a picture. Any LPT from people?\n ", "How to smile \"on command\". I have a hard time smiling because I can't necessarily smile on command, say for a picture. Any LPT from people?\n ", "How to smile \"on command\". I have a hard time smiling because I can't necessarily smile on command, say for a picture. Any LPT from people?\n " ]	[ "You know how when you close your eyes, you're essentially just lowering your eyelids (which rest at the top of the eye) down to the bottom of the eye (which remains stationary). Well, imagine that you have upper and lower eyelids. Try to close your eyes by pulling your imaginary lower eyelids up to your upper eyelids, basically the opposite motion of what you normally do when you blink. You should be squinting a little which often also enhances the look that you're smiling. Practice in front of a mirror before you try this though so you don't look strange in pictures, haha. Hopefully this helps a little!", "I have THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. Right before the picture, tell yourself a funny joke, and ACTUALLY laugh out loud a little bit. Emulating laughing makes you smile, and I usually just tone the laughing down a bit, but keep doing it while the picture is taken. Always looks good for me :) Good luck!", "Think happy thoughts... Boobs, weed, steak, camp fires, automatic fire arms, winning $20 on a scratch ticket you found. That kinda stuff. Works every time.", "I have heard before as well, if you put a pen in between your top and bottom teeth, it widens your mouth- which sends messages to the brain to send serotonin to your body - which therefore will make you happier- and increase a smile. Your finger will work- don't bite down on it, just have about 1cm-2cm gap between your bottom and top set of teeth. Hope it helps :) And think a boobies :) Or the opposite if you like the opposite :) Back Boobies :)", "One trick I've learned is to say yes instead of like cheese. It gives a better/more believable smile. ", "The key point to smiling on command is to make sure your cheek bones go up and your eyes \"squint\" somewhat. It helps make the smile look genuine, I do this all the time at work when I greet people." ]	[ 8, 4, 3, 3, 2, 1 ]	safe
[ "Best way to clean the inside of water bottles I try to put soap on the inside and mix it up, but it still does not smell clean when I'm done", "Best way to clean the inside of water bottles I try to put soap on the inside and mix it up, but it still does not smell clean when I'm done", "Best way to clean the inside of water bottles I try to put soap on the inside and mix it up, but it still does not smell clean when I'm done", "Best way to clean the inside of water bottles I try to put soap on the inside and mix it up, but it still does not smell clean when I'm done", "Best way to clean the inside of water bottles I try to put soap on the inside and mix it up, but it still does not smell clean when I'm done", "Best way to clean the inside of water bottles I try to put soap on the inside and mix it up, but it still does not smell clean when I'm done" ]	[ "Try [THESE](http://www.carlislefsp.com/cleaning-tools/sparta-bottle-jar-and-dish-brushes) (or something like them).", "Put Rock Salt/ Rice/ or any other grainy material plus a little soap and water and swirl around works like a charm. ", "Get a bottle brush. But if they're not coming out smelling fresh, it's probably time to throw it out, assuming it's plastic.", "Soap and water don't physically remove the grime, mold, etc. \n\nPut really fucking hot water in the bottle with a little soap (add the soap after the water). Cap it and shake that bitch up. Let it chill like that while returning every few minutes to shake it.\n\nOnce it is cold dump it out and repeat once more.\n\ndone.", "I'm a little late to the thread but I saw this guy on \"Shark Tank\" and loved his idea and was like \"I wish I would have thought of this.\" the water bottle has a top and bottom that unscrews for cleaning. I haven't bought one yet but that's because I forgot until now. \n\n[clean bottle](http://cleanbottle.com/)", "Get a bottle brush from the baby section of a store. They're meant for baby bottles but they work great on water bottles too. \n\nhttp://www.target.com/p/Munchkin-Deluxe-Bottle-Brush-White-Blue/-/A-13991501#?lnk=sc_qi_detailbutton" ]	[ 2, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1 ]	safe
[ "What to do when a loved one becomes anxious and hard to talk to What do you do when they become angry and don't communicate? Or they get aggressive and nervous with everything around them, including you (the bystander)", "What to do when a loved one becomes anxious and hard to talk to What do you do when they become angry and don't communicate? Or they get aggressive and nervous with everything around them, including you (the bystander)", "What to do when a loved one becomes anxious and hard to talk to What do you do when they become angry and don't communicate? Or they get aggressive and nervous with everything around them, including you (the bystander)", "What to do when a loved one becomes anxious and hard to talk to What do you do when they become angry and don't communicate? Or they get aggressive and nervous with everything around them, including you (the bystander)" ]	[ "A few things. First, give them a little space, as long as you are sure they are safe. Sometimes people just need to cool down a little. \n\nThen, it might be a good idea to see about helping them find a counselor that can help them out. \n\nI have serious anxiety and can get very difficult to deal with sometimes. Going to therapy was not only helpful for me, but also for my husband, as I learned lots of ways to help him communicate better with me and got lots of printouts of coping techniques that he could use to help me calm down. \n\nEveryone is different, so what you need to do might be very different from one person to the next, but generally you need to be available but not pushy or clingy, calm (definitely try to not feed off of their anxiety as it will just build in both of you and make everything worse), understanding, and respectful. Don't treat them like they are crazy. Treat them like someone you love that is going through a tough time and almost certainly feels like total shit. Ask them what they need, but don't push it. And always make sure they are safe. ", "For getting the other person to calm down, disengage and give a bit of space. Next, repeat their argument or their side--this way you'll ensure that you understand them right, and they'll also notice that you're making an effort. If you want them to empathise, you might be best off saying how you perceive the situation and how that makes you feel.\n\nStraight up winning someone over isn't always possible.", "Let them know you're available to listen or support them when they aren't this way, and give them some space/time to cool down. They don't owe anyone communication.", "Sounds like puberty, just be [supportive and understanding] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDp084Cg4z4)" ]	[ 6, 1, 0, -1 ]	safe
[ "How to make life go slower? I'm 16 right now and a junior in high school and I feel that everything is going to fast. It's not that I don't enjoy the things I do it's that they end too quickly. Not just things in the short term but like things in the long run. ", "How to make life go slower? I'm 16 right now and a junior in high school and I feel that everything is going to fast. It's not that I don't enjoy the things I do it's that they end too quickly. Not just things in the short term but like things in the long run. ", "How to make life go slower? I'm 16 right now and a junior in high school and I feel that everything is going to fast. It's not that I don't enjoy the things I do it's that they end too quickly. Not just things in the short term but like things in the long run. ", "How to make life go slower? I'm 16 right now and a junior in high school and I feel that everything is going to fast. It's not that I don't enjoy the things I do it's that they end too quickly. Not just things in the short term but like things in the long run. ", "How to make life go slower? I'm 16 right now and a junior in high school and I feel that everything is going to fast. It's not that I don't enjoy the things I do it's that they end too quickly. Not just things in the short term but like things in the long run. ", "How to make life go slower? I'm 16 right now and a junior in high school and I feel that everything is going to fast. It's not that I don't enjoy the things I do it's that they end too quickly. Not just things in the short term but like things in the long run. ", "How to make life go slower? I'm 16 right now and a junior in high school and I feel that everything is going to fast. It's not that I don't enjoy the things I do it's that they end too quickly. Not just things in the short term but like things in the long run. ", "How to make life go slower? I'm 16 right now and a junior in high school and I feel that everything is going to fast. It's not that I don't enjoy the things I do it's that they end too quickly. Not just things in the short term but like things in the long run. ", "How to make life go slower? I'm 16 right now and a junior in high school and I feel that everything is going to fast. It's not that I don't enjoy the things I do it's that they end too quickly. Not just things in the short term but like things in the long run. ", "How to make life go slower? I'm 16 right now and a junior in high school and I feel that everything is going to fast. It's not that I don't enjoy the things I do it's that they end too quickly. Not just things in the short term but like things in the long run. ", "How to make life go slower? I'm 16 right now and a junior in high school and I feel that everything is going to fast. It's not that I don't enjoy the things I do it's that they end too quickly. Not just things in the short term but like things in the long run. ", "How to make life go slower? I'm 16 right now and a junior in high school and I feel that everything is going to fast. It's not that I don't enjoy the things I do it's that they end too quickly. Not just things in the short term but like things in the long run. ", "How to make life go slower? I'm 16 right now and a junior in high school and I feel that everything is going to fast. It's not that I don't enjoy the things I do it's that they end too quickly. Not just things in the short term but like things in the long run. ", "How to make life go slower? I'm 16 right now and a junior in high school and I feel that everything is going to fast. It's not that I don't enjoy the things I do it's that they end too quickly. Not just things in the short term but like things in the long run. ", "How to make life go slower? I'm 16 right now and a junior in high school and I feel that everything is going to fast. It's not that I don't enjoy the things I do it's that they end too quickly. Not just things in the short term but like things in the long run. ", "How to make life go slower? I'm 16 right now and a junior in high school and I feel that everything is going to fast. It's not that I don't enjoy the things I do it's that they end too quickly. Not just things in the short term but like things in the long run. ", "How to make life go slower? I'm 16 right now and a junior in high school and I feel that everything is going to fast. It's not that I don't enjoy the things I do it's that they end too quickly. Not just things in the short term but like things in the long run. " ]	[ "Perception of time seems to be related to memory formation.\n\nAt times when many new memories are being formed, time will seem to pass more quickly in the present, as our minds are focused on the events occurring and not on tracking the passage of time; upon later recollection, however, more time will seem to have been occupied, due to the abundance of memories formed during that period.\n\nWhen fewer new experiences are happening and, thus, fewer new memories being formed, time will seem to pass more slowly in the present, but retrospection will feel as though less time passed.\n\nThe corollary is that, if you want the feeling of time passing by to slow down, you should spend more time bored. ", "I clearly remember being 7 or 8 years old and laying in bed one night thinking about how I can't wait to be 18.I turned 30 in October.\n\nThe best advice I can give you is take life seriously now that you are 16. You can screw up something big later from an impulsive or poor choice when you were younger and it is a shitty situation to find yourself 30 years old and unable to have a bank account because you owe for cr", "The trouble with time is the older you get the more awareness of time you have. \n\nWhe you are 5 years old, one year of your life is 1/5th of it. Thats why kids really struggle any amount of waiting for things, 30min to them is (perception wise) longer than it is to an older person. Whe you are 80 one year is 1/80th of your life and 30min feels like nothing. \n\nI would find happyness in the old saying \"time flies when you are having fun\" the thinks you enjoy end so quickly because you enjoy them, sitting on your ass looking at the celing takes forever even if its for the same duration. I would also take the fact that right now at 16 your basically an adult, your choices now can impact a lof of the rest of your life if you let them. You have many big choices ahead of you the speed that they are approaching can be scary but dont procastinate. \n\nWhen you are out of school, have your own home and your own job then things will slow down a little again. The daily grind of a boring ass job you do every day will help give you more perspective on time and the thinkgs you enjoy will be more meaningful. Time wont slow down but your perception of it might. \n\nOn to some short term advice though;\n\n* Try some mindfulness or m", "I am pretty sure the thing to do is more different things daily. Anecdotally at least I have noticed that when I play my instruments, m", "Best you can gather here is anecdotal info, time is relative to who is experiencing it. A factor is also how much you enjoy your current situation, it seems you are enjoying HS so it seems to go by fast, those who are not enjoying it just wants to get done with it. Kinda like when you play a video game, you don't realize you have been playing for 5 hours...\n\nI'd say you're still at a comfortable pace, relax and enjoy your time now, when you get to young adulthood, boy will it fast forward even more...", "When your life sucks, it feels like the days and weeks go on forever.\n\nWhen your life is awesome, it feels like time just flies by.\n\nWhich one would you rather have?", "Whatever you do, don't start playing magic: the gathering. I can sit and play for 12 hours straight and it feel like no time at all", "The best way to slow down the world is to slow yourself down. When was the last time you went for a walk, a stroll and taking your time and looking at all the things around you. \nyou are young but I love your maturity and forethought! So much of this is about taking time for yourself so that you can recover and just relax even if it is just 10 minutes a day. take breaks and take breaks often! Like every 90 minutes if you can. stretch, go to the bathroom, eat a snack, talk to someone, or just take deep breaths and tell yourself that i slow the world around me.\nIf this seems confusing, get the book called a practicing mind... it helps you slow down while you are working to become more efficient.", "Really try to pay attention and be aware of everything you're doing. Don't fall into easy routines when you could change it up - you'll notice things more and they won't fly by so fast if you're not just on auto-pilot. ", "Read [this](http://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/how-to-make-your-days-feel-longer.html?nav=featured) recently, perhaps it will help give you some ideas. Basically it says that if your life becomes habitual your brain remembers less because it's just the same thing every day, and the less your brain stores the faster time seems to go. So do new things, learn new things everyday, have new experiences, meet new people. It's all about the new.", "Live in the moment. Be present, listen, really listen, laugh as hard as you can and cry as long as you need to. This life is really a short one, good or bad do your best to live it well.", "I think you should distinguish the speed at which life goes and the speed at which it feels like it went.\n\nWhen looking back upon the last year, you'll often get the feeling that it went by very fast. This is because your brain is bad at estimating the length of things. It doesn't mean that you didn't make a lot out of that year, out even that it felt the year was going by fast while you lived it. You could sirens one year doing a boring job in which every second feels like an hour, at the end of the year you'll still feel like it went by in a couple of days. It just means that your brain recalls events in a way that makes you feel like it went by fast and not a lot happened. However, if you were given a reminder of all that happened, you would realize that a lot of things were happening after all.\n\nThe best advice I can give you is to not trust your perception of how fast life it's going. You can't do anything about it, but you can see it as an illusion. Life becomes a lot less stressful when you realize that it's not going by that fast after all.", "I am also 16.what I do is do something different every day.and write on a book or type.on your phone what you did that day. Put some detail but is not necessary to put EVERY single detail in the day.I.felt this helped me a lot", "I am also 16.what I do is do something different every day.and write on a book or type.on your phone what you did that day. Put some detail but is not necessary to put EVERY single detail in the day.I.felt this helped me a lot", "Honestly i think you are fortunate that your days pass quickly. that means you're engaged and care about everything around you and yourself. When your days drag on and on and you can't wait to go to sleep just so you can get to the next one is when things start to get not so positive. That's just my opinion and experience though. I know I didn't really answer your question.", "Good comments about boredom. I would like to add some intentional boredom aka contemplation may help you become more comfortable with the inevitable passage of time. It is so easy to go from activity to activity, our mind can be preoccupied with what we did yesturday or tomorrow's plans and you look back and suddenly a month, a semester, a year has passed.\n\nIt is nice to just sit and think about some nice things that you have experienced or things you enjoy. And contemplating where/who you are and where/who you want to be and trying to discern what will get you there is remarkably useful. After some thought you may try things over the course of weeks or months, you learn and grow and get feedback and learn and grow some more. Working toward growth in one's self doesn't completely make it feel like time is slower, but it makes life feel less fleeting if that makes any sense. The passage of time becomes exciting, because you are interested in how the story of you will progress.", "Enjoy having minimal responsibilities while you can, but cherish the opportunity to take on responsibilities as it will mature you much faster and put you ahead of others when looking for jobs and moving on in life.\n\n" ]	[ 24, 20, 3, 3, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 ]	safe
[ "What to do after you say a joke and nobody is laughing? One thing I sometimes do is just keep going. But when you can't keep going with the joke, what s the best way to react to that awkward silence? ", "What to do after you say a joke and nobody is laughing? One thing I sometimes do is just keep going. But when you can't keep going with the joke, what s the best way to react to that awkward silence? ", "What to do after you say a joke and nobody is laughing? One thing I sometimes do is just keep going. But when you can't keep going with the joke, what s the best way to react to that awkward silence? ", "What to do after you say a joke and nobody is laughing? One thing I sometimes do is just keep going. But when you can't keep going with the joke, what s the best way to react to that awkward silence? ", "What to do after you say a joke and nobody is laughing? One thing I sometimes do is just keep going. But when you can't keep going with the joke, what s the best way to react to that awkward silence? ", "What to do after you say a joke and nobody is laughing? One thing I sometimes do is just keep going. But when you can't keep going with the joke, what s the best way to react to that awkward silence? ", "What to do after you say a joke and nobody is laughing? One thing I sometimes do is just keep going. But when you can't keep going with the joke, what s the best way to react to that awkward silence? " ]	[ "I usually finish the joke and look at every one for a moment and say \"no, just me then? Okay.\" That generally gets a laugh. ", "Just own it. \"Yeah, that was funnier in my head that it was out loud\" or \"Oh well, they're not all gems, folks!\"", "I ask them if they got the joke then go to ridiculous lengths to explain the joke. The best part of any joke is when you overly explain it. Everybody agrees. If you can make the listeners uncomfortable during this phase then you get bonus points. ", "Ask someone an easy topic-changing question to get the conversation going in a different direction and give yourself a break from talking for a few mins.", "Best thing to do is just shrug it off and then make a silly/sarcastic/funny comment.\n\n- \"Hmm, no-one, tough crowd.\" (shrug)\n\n- pulls out imaginary notepad and pen, pretending to scribble \"Audience, do not like joke, try new ones\"\n\n- \"So no-one's laughing huh?\" mime shooting oneself\n\n- \"So, global warming huh?\"\n\nIdk, you don't have to say anything funny after, just admit defeat, be silly and confident, and just carry on with something else!", "I usually give them an out so they don't have to feel awkward from not laughing and change the subject. Usually by asking a question about something earlier in conversation. ", "I used to say \"tough room\".\n\nNow instead of not-laughing, my friends all say \"tough room\" back, making all my unsuccessful jokes about 15% funnier." ]	[ 15, 8, 5, 5, 3, 2, 2 ]	safe
[ "First kiss advice Basically the title, have no idea what im supposed to do and i dont wanna make it awkward", "First kiss advice Basically the title, have no idea what im supposed to do and i dont wanna make it awkward", "First kiss advice Basically the title, have no idea what im supposed to do and i dont wanna make it awkward", "First kiss advice Basically the title, have no idea what im supposed to do and i dont wanna make it awkward", "First kiss advice Basically the title, have no idea what im supposed to do and i dont wanna make it awkward" ]	[ "I’m sorry to say mate, but it’s gonna be awkward and that’s ok! It’s your first kiss and may very likely be there’s too. Just roll with it and accept that sometimes things are awkward when they’re new but that’s ok. Best of luck to ya", "Initiate it with a hug. Her hands/arms around your neck and your hands on her waist. Should come naturally after that. Close your eyes after you kiss, or right as your lips touch to avoid missing the target. Good luck buddy 😉", "Practice! Make sure the moment is right. Have your boo look you in the eyes. Look at their lips, then back at the eyes.\n\"You look very nice (: kiss me.\" Or something else to establish intent and consent\n Start closing your eyes and lean forward, body language is important. Don't sit side to side. Face as forward as possible to facilitate lean-in. \nKiss SOFTLY, never start out with a full on mack, it's too strong. Pause after 4 seconds and comment, even if it's just a \"wow:)\"\nBreath through your nose, inhale while you kiss. Put your hands around their neck or in their hair.", "Don't do it like these guys\n[How to not first kiss](https://youtu.be/s7JfkPRdHao)\n\nMy tip is first closed mouth, but don't tense lips. Then explore the world of kissing step by step. If you ever feel teeth grinding, you are to intense and need to slow down. If you can feel the inside of your dates teeth, then your younger is probably too far inside.", "Be gentle, take it slow and make sure there is no gum or any mints in your mouth. Tilt your head to the side slightly so your nose doesn't get in the way. Brush your lips against his/hers before kissing. If you want to make out, slightly part your lips and let your tongue feel for their tongue. \n\nIt's ok if it's akward. Practice makes perfect. Try to keep any saliva within the boundaries of the lips to avoid a sloppy kiss. Some people are into sloppy kisses though lol." ]	[ 3, 3, 1, 1, 1 ]	safe
[ "How to stop crying from cutting onions I already tried putting glasses on, having a glass of water nearby and putting the onion in the refrigerator for a few minutes before cutting it. But I still cry profusely. Sometimes I just give in to it and have myself a good cry.\n\nStill, is there anything else I can do?", "How to stop crying from cutting onions I already tried putting glasses on, having a glass of water nearby and putting the onion in the refrigerator for a few minutes before cutting it. But I still cry profusely. Sometimes I just give in to it and have myself a good cry.\n\nStill, is there anything else I can do?", "How to stop crying from cutting onions I already tried putting glasses on, having a glass of water nearby and putting the onion in the refrigerator for a few minutes before cutting it. But I still cry profusely. Sometimes I just give in to it and have myself a good cry.\n\nStill, is there anything else I can do?", "How to stop crying from cutting onions I already tried putting glasses on, having a glass of water nearby and putting the onion in the refrigerator for a few minutes before cutting it. But I still cry profusely. Sometimes I just give in to it and have myself a good cry.\n\nStill, is there anything else I can do?", "How to stop crying from cutting onions I already tried putting glasses on, having a glass of water nearby and putting the onion in the refrigerator for a few minutes before cutting it. But I still cry profusely. Sometimes I just give in to it and have myself a good cry.\n\nStill, is there anything else I can do?", "How to stop crying from cutting onions I already tried putting glasses on, having a glass of water nearby and putting the onion in the refrigerator for a few minutes before cutting it. But I still cry profusely. Sometimes I just give in to it and have myself a good cry.\n\nStill, is there anything else I can do?", "How to stop crying from cutting onions I already tried putting glasses on, having a glass of water nearby and putting the onion in the refrigerator for a few minutes before cutting it. But I still cry profusely. Sometimes I just give in to it and have myself a good cry.\n\nStill, is there anything else I can do?", "How to stop crying from cutting onions I already tried putting glasses on, having a glass of water nearby and putting the onion in the refrigerator for a few minutes before cutting it. But I still cry profusely. Sometimes I just give in to it and have myself a good cry.\n\nStill, is there anything else I can do?", "How to stop crying from cutting onions I already tried putting glasses on, having a glass of water nearby and putting the onion in the refrigerator for a few minutes before cutting it. But I still cry profusely. Sometimes I just give in to it and have myself a good cry.\n\nStill, is there anything else I can do?", "How to stop crying from cutting onions I already tried putting glasses on, having a glass of water nearby and putting the onion in the refrigerator for a few minutes before cutting it. But I still cry profusely. Sometimes I just give in to it and have myself a good cry.\n\nStill, is there anything else I can do?", "How to stop crying from cutting onions I already tried putting glasses on, having a glass of water nearby and putting the onion in the refrigerator for a few minutes before cutting it. But I still cry profusely. Sometimes I just give in to it and have myself a good cry.\n\nStill, is there anything else I can do?", "How to stop crying from cutting onions I already tried putting glasses on, having a glass of water nearby and putting the onion in the refrigerator for a few minutes before cutting it. But I still cry profusely. Sometimes I just give in to it and have myself a good cry.\n\nStill, is there anything else I can do?", "How to stop crying from cutting onions I already tried putting glasses on, having a glass of water nearby and putting the onion in the refrigerator for a few minutes before cutting it. But I still cry profusely. Sometimes I just give in to it and have myself a good cry.\n\nStill, is there anything else I can do?" ]	[ "Wear a Kevlar cut-glove on your non-knife hand, fill a basin with water, and cut them underwater. Just be aware of light refraction.", "Open your mouth, stick your tongue out (as much as possible) and breathe through your mouth. The onion gases react with your tongue before they reach your eyes. You'll get a onion taste in your mouth though.", "I've heard some people say whistling helps, but also how you cut it is important. I can't explain the cutting process, but here is a video that might help:\nhttps://vimeo.com/113324565", "I saw a video of Gordon Ramsey showing you how to do it without crying. It's really easy but it takes time to train yourself.\n\nDon't cut off the ends. Cut the onion down the middle with the ends on opposite sides. After that, slice them as close to the ends as possible, then dice them. \n\nThe second most important thing is to maintenance your knives. More accidents happen with a dull knife as opposed to with a sharp knife. Sharpen before each use.\n\nI haven't really tried it because I cut onions fast enough and I sharpen before every use.", "Goggles. My husband aunt sewars wearing them helps. Otherwise she cries too much and gives up. Maybe that works", "Get a nice cold beer from the fridge and take a mouthful. Hold the beer in your mouth while you cut. If you need to, swallow then take another swig and repeat. Works every time and you get to have a beer.", "Cut both ends off, rinse both ends under the tap for a bit, give them a bit of a rub with the water running over it. Works for me every time.\n\nYou know how when you cut an onion theres a whiteish fluid left on the knife? As that evaporates a gas makes your eyes sting. Washing the cut onion gets rid of most of that stuff, diluting it before it can evaporate. So if it's on your hands don't rub your face or junk.", "Chewing gum. Apparently it makes you breathe through your mouth which keeps you from inhaling the onion smell. ", "bite a spoon or a fork while doing so. this isn't a joke, the metal of it attracts the molecule responsible of the pain more than your eyes, so they hurt less. ", "Sucking on a tea spoon or a piece of bread is what I've always been told to do, not sure if theres any merit in it. I just buy diced frozen onions. ", "Simply do not breath through your nose. My grandmother taught me this trick and it works every time! Try it. Seriously I never cry no matter how I cut the onion or what temperature it is. ", "Put the onion in the freezer for a while before cutting the liquid will solidify and no more tears. Also works if the onion has been in the fridge, does not have to be frozen solid", "My mother would always light a candle when cutting lots of onions. I am not %100 sure it worked but I'd give it a go." ]	[ 3, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 ]	safe
[ "How to make my emails less wordy? I feel like every time I write professional emails, I always come off as too wordy which lengthens my message. And I'd sometimes use a little too much exclamiation points which makes me look overly excited. \n\nHow can I make my email (or even professional text messages) more concise and to the point without coming off too cold or direct? \n\nThanks!", "How to make my emails less wordy? I feel like every time I write professional emails, I always come off as too wordy which lengthens my message. And I'd sometimes use a little too much exclamiation points which makes me look overly excited. \n\nHow can I make my email (or even professional text messages) more concise and to the point without coming off too cold or direct? \n\nThanks!", "How to make my emails less wordy? I feel like every time I write professional emails, I always come off as too wordy which lengthens my message. And I'd sometimes use a little too much exclamiation points which makes me look overly excited. \n\nHow can I make my email (or even professional text messages) more concise and to the point without coming off too cold or direct? \n\nThanks!", "How to make my emails less wordy? I feel like every time I write professional emails, I always come off as too wordy which lengthens my message. And I'd sometimes use a little too much exclamiation points which makes me look overly excited. \n\nHow can I make my email (or even professional text messages) more concise and to the point without coming off too cold or direct? \n\nThanks!", "How to make my emails less wordy? I feel like every time I write professional emails, I always come off as too wordy which lengthens my message. And I'd sometimes use a little too much exclamiation points which makes me look overly excited. \n\nHow can I make my email (or even professional text messages) more concise and to the point without coming off too cold or direct? \n\nThanks!", "How to make my emails less wordy? I feel like every time I write professional emails, I always come off as too wordy which lengthens my message. And I'd sometimes use a little too much exclamiation points which makes me look overly excited. \n\nHow can I make my email (or even professional text messages) more concise and to the point without coming off too cold or direct? \n\nThanks!", "How to make my emails less wordy? I feel like every time I write professional emails, I always come off as too wordy which lengthens my message. And I'd sometimes use a little too much exclamiation points which makes me look overly excited. \n\nHow can I make my email (or even professional text messages) more concise and to the point without coming off too cold or direct? \n\nThanks!", "How to make my emails less wordy? I feel like every time I write professional emails, I always come off as too wordy which lengthens my message. And I'd sometimes use a little too much exclamiation points which makes me look overly excited. \n\nHow can I make my email (or even professional text messages) more concise and to the point without coming off too cold or direct? \n\nThanks!", "How to make my emails less wordy? I feel like every time I write professional emails, I always come off as too wordy which lengthens my message. And I'd sometimes use a little too much exclamiation points which makes me look overly excited. \n\nHow can I make my email (or even professional text messages) more concise and to the point without coming off too cold or direct? \n\nThanks!", "How to make my emails less wordy? I feel like every time I write professional emails, I always come off as too wordy which lengthens my message. And I'd sometimes use a little too much exclamiation points which makes me look overly excited. \n\nHow can I make my email (or even professional text messages) more concise and to the point without coming off too cold or direct? \n\nThanks!", "How to make my emails less wordy? I feel like every time I write professional emails, I always come off as too wordy which lengthens my message. And I'd sometimes use a little too much exclamiation points which makes me look overly excited. \n\nHow can I make my email (or even professional text messages) more concise and to the point without coming off too cold or direct? \n\nThanks!" ]	[ "“Every time I write professional emails, I come off as wordy. Sometimes I use too many exclamation points and sound overly excited.\n\nHow can I make my email more concise without coming off too cold?”\n\nI removed extra wording from your post. As you can see, I was able to preserve the meaning without rephrasing anything, just cutting.\n\nYou should reread things you write for redundancy, which seems to be the issue based on how you worded your question. For example, if you say you’re coming off as wordy, you don’t need to say that lengthens your message—that’s what “wordy” means. You also don’t need as many “ands”. “More concise” means the same thing as “to the point”: you’re just repeating yourself there instead of adding more precision. Finally, just about any time you think you need an intensifying adverb (very, too, so, etc.) you probably don’t.\n\nFor the exclamation points, that’s just a hang-up—maybe a generational one? I find myself falling into that pitfall too. The fact is that professional emails are supposed to be direct and exclamation points should be used sparingly. When you get an email without exclamations do you think it’s cold? Does this response read as icy to you?\n\nSome of the best writing advice I ever got was to trust that reader understands you. You don’t need to handhold someone through a simple message. That also comes down to your confidence in your ability to communicate clearly. I think you have a lot to be confident about if you care enough about how you communicate to ask strangers for advice: that’s more effort than most people will take!", "Before writing anything, note the purpose of the message and the meaning you need to convey. Sally emailed you asking what you think about her book, looking for feedback, for example. Instead of going into every single thing you liked or disliked in text, write down the purpose of your message: Sally's book sucks. Add one or two concrete examples that support your claim: she writes like she is feeble minded with no character development. Offer to further elaborate in person or on the phone. Just like the scientific method, consider the basic reason for the message and avoid the steps you got to reach your conclusion unless requested.", "You've got some good advice already, but I'll still add my two cents. \n\n1. Exclamation points basically never belong in a professional email. \n2. Unless you are in sales talking with customers or something, being cold/direct isn't the issue you think it is. \n3. Let your reader know it's okay to ask you a question if they need clarification. \n\nHere's an example from my email last week. First one is me telling my team I'm using PTO one day. It is followed by one I saw earlier in the week from a coworker. \n\n>Subject: PTO October 10 2022 (<myname>) \n> \n>Body: Thanks!\n\nCoworker's\n\n>Subject: PTO 10/13/22 \n> \n>Body: Hello <boss>, \n> \n>I will need to take PTO this upcoming Thursday, October 13th. My child has a soccer match in <city> that I am planning to attend. \n> \n>Thank you, \n> \n><coworker's\\_name>\n\nEvery single detail, except the date, unneeded. Think about what ACTUALLY needs to be done with your email. You're telling your team you won't be there. That's it.", "Maybe read some Hemingway. Man just gets it out and that’s it, no frills. People appreciate being direct. Good luck!", "Increase vocabulary and use it. Especially when 1 word in exactness knocks out 5 other explanatory types.", ">How can I make my email (or even professional text messages) more concise and to the point \n\nUse fewer words. \n\n>without coming off too cold or direct?\n\nIf e-mail is not your only way of communicating with people, it will be obvious. Also, why avoid being direct? It is very useful in a professional setting.", "When I earned my masters, I had an instructor in the final course that was very big on professional writing. I will catch some of my emails getting wordy, especially when I feel like something needs an explanation, and before you know it, we have a small novel. \n\nWhat the instructor recommended, and what I still do, is I will re-read the email once or twice, looking at each word/sentence, and ask myself if that really needs to be there. Usually, you can start picking out words or phrases to remove, that will still allow you to get the point across. A well worded sentence at the beginning and end of what you are trying to get across, can make the tone of the email whatever you want, with the bulk in the middle getting your point out there.", "This is a tool I recommend to all of my employees and colleagues: [hemingwayapp.com](https://hemingwayapp.com)\n\nAdditionally, don’t be afraid of being too wordy in your email, just update the format to give yourself and your audience the boost you need:\n\nIf you take a second pass to ", "There are whole books written on this subject, such as Strunk and White’s The Elements of Style. A famous quote from that book is, “Omit needless words.” [Here](https://writers.com/concise-writing) is an article that offers some tips on saying as much as possible with the fewest words. This is not something you can learn in an afternoon, but rather an ongoing goal.\n\nAs for exclamation points, don’t use them. At all. Or as someone said, You only get to use one per lifetime. In trying (but failing) to find the source of that statement I discovered a blog called Excessive Exclamation!!, and these quotes:\n\n> “Cut out all those exclamation marks,” wrote F Scott Fitzgerald. “An exclamation mark is like laughing at your own jokes.”\n\n>Elmore Leonard wrote of exclamation marks: “You are allowed no more than two or three per 100,000 words of prose.” Which means, on average, an exclamation mark every book and a half. \n\n>In the ninth book of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series, Eric, one of the characters insists that “Multiple exclamation marks are a sure sign of a diseased mind.” In Maskerade, the 18th in the series, another character remarks: “And all those exclamation marks, you notice? Five? A sure sign of someone who wears his underpants on his head.”\n\nAnd that’s for fiction. Never use one in a professional letter. Instead, reword for emphasis.\n\nFinally, remember Blaise Pascal’s famous words that tell us that ", "I did a business writing course, as I write a lot for work. One of the tips around emails, though it translates to all writing, is the acronym MADE.\n\nM - main message - write this first in your email (after a greeting/salutation)\n\nA - action - what do you need someone to do in response\n\nD - details - what details do your readers need to know so they can take action\n\nE - extra information - anything else that might be useful but isn't important.\n\nThis has made a real difference in how I craft emails now.", "Don't worry about coming off too direct. Seriously. Any email that requires more than one or two points should be a 15 minute meeting or a separate document. I try to keep emails to 3 or 4 sentences. Not always successful, but most are really short. I don't have time to parse through a long email and don't assume anyone else does either. Make the point and move on. I look at it as respecting other people's time. \n\nwatch this -> https://youtu.be/z9UjeTMb3Yk" ]	[ 21, 3, 2, 2, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 0 ]	safe
[ "keep my hair from being frizzy hours after a shower? I have dry scalp issues so I need to wash my hair daily with head and shoulders. The problem is, when I dry my hair it gets frizzy so I wet it down. Every time it dries though, it gets frizzy again. I gotta do this 2-3 times before it will stay down. How can I prevent this?", "keep my hair from being frizzy hours after a shower? I have dry scalp issues so I need to wash my hair daily with head and shoulders. The problem is, when I dry my hair it gets frizzy so I wet it down. Every time it dries though, it gets frizzy again. I gotta do this 2-3 times before it will stay down. How can I prevent this?", "keep my hair from being frizzy hours after a shower? I have dry scalp issues so I need to wash my hair daily with head and shoulders. The problem is, when I dry my hair it gets frizzy so I wet it down. Every time it dries though, it gets frizzy again. I gotta do this 2-3 times before it will stay down. How can I prevent this?" ]	[ "The easiest thing would be to get some serum like Frizz-Ease. Just a pea-size amount distributed through damp hair helps me with that fluffy/frizzy thing post-wash.", "I have curly hair and have found macadamia oil to be great! I've never tried Moroccan oil but I assume it's essentially the same idea and my straight haired friends swear by it. Also patting your hair dry rather than wringing it out/toweling it to death. ", "First, a decent conditioner. I have very frizzy hair and Aussie has this [3 minute treatment](http://www.amazon.com/Aussie-Minute-Miracle-Conditioning-Treatment/dp/B00FFXZZG6/ref=pd_sbs_467_5?ie=UTF8&dpID=419vn%2BnTzLL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=07CVGTNPT31HS8QYK145) which helps a ton. After your hair dries, use a tiny amount of pomade to keep the frizz down, only at the ends of the hair. I like [this one](http://www.amazon.com/John-Frieda-Frizz-Ease-Secret-Weapon/dp/B00ZV90RC6/ref=pd_sim_194_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=315a55gf7hL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=04JZM2FVKV1KEGZ2YGKJ) a lot. Both of these things you can find at walmart." ]	[ 1, 1, 1 ]	safe
[ "Shaving facial hair. I have a few questions about the proper way to shaving facial hair.\n\nIs there anything you can do to ensure that your skin doesn't get any nicks/razor bumps? \n\nAlso, how can you ensure maximum smoothness as opposed to the rugged feeling you get when dragging your hand across your face after recently shaving?", "Shaving facial hair. I have a few questions about the proper way to shaving facial hair.\n\nIs there anything you can do to ensure that your skin doesn't get any nicks/razor bumps? \n\nAlso, how can you ensure maximum smoothness as opposed to the rugged feeling you get when dragging your hand across your face after recently shaving?", "Shaving facial hair. I have a few questions about the proper way to shaving facial hair.\n\nIs there anything you can do to ensure that your skin doesn't get any nicks/razor bumps? \n\nAlso, how can you ensure maximum smoothness as opposed to the rugged feeling you get when dragging your hand across your face after recently shaving?", "Shaving facial hair. I have a few questions about the proper way to shaving facial hair.\n\nIs there anything you can do to ensure that your skin doesn't get any nicks/razor bumps? \n\nAlso, how can you ensure maximum smoothness as opposed to the rugged feeling you get when dragging your hand across your face after recently shaving?", "Shaving facial hair. I have a few questions about the proper way to shaving facial hair.\n\nIs there anything you can do to ensure that your skin doesn't get any nicks/razor bumps? \n\nAlso, how can you ensure maximum smoothness as opposed to the rugged feeling you get when dragging your hand across your face after recently shaving?", "Shaving facial hair. I have a few questions about the proper way to shaving facial hair.\n\nIs there anything you can do to ensure that your skin doesn't get any nicks/razor bumps? \n\nAlso, how can you ensure maximum smoothness as opposed to the rugged feeling you get when dragging your hand across your face after recently shaving?" ]	[ "Wash your face to remove oils first using a washcloth. Get the washcloth wet with some hottish water (don't burn yourself, but more then just lukewarm) and hold it against your face so the warm water soaks into the hair. This softens the hair and makes it easier to cut.\n\nUse some kind of shaving cream. Shaving creams lubricate razors to prevent dragging as well as trap moisture against the skin, which keeps the beard softer.\n\nUse a clean, sharp razor. There's lots of schools of thought on this depending on your deftness and preference. I buy decent safetyrazors... personally I like these [bic hybrid ones](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51s6RgxY9RL._SL500_AA300_PIbundle-3,TopRight,0,0_AA300_SH20_.jpg). I've tried a bunch of different kinds ranging from the uber-expensive gillette stuff to the cheapest store brands imaginable. These seem a good compromise since they last a while, cut well, and are about as cheap to buy as disposables. It's all personal preference though. I've never been up to risking a straight razor since I'm pretty sure I'd end up severing at least one artery. Make sure to rinse the razor under some hot water before using to get any particles and oil off of the blades. Rinse regularly (every swipe or two) while you shave to keep the blade free from hairs that could cause dragging.\n\nUse light but firm strokes when shaving. Too light and it won't really cut... too hard and it will drag or cut you. Go slow so you don't get cut and if there is any blemish on the skin or a place where the hair grows in different directions, you can adjust as you work. Pulling the skin taut helps as well. Pull down with your free hand to strech the skin or puff your cheek up with air for the sides. \n\nMy beard usually comes in fairly thick, so I end up going over it twice. I shave in the direction of the hair on the first pass, then when I've finished shaving all the areas I want, I re-wet and use just a tiny bit more lather and go against the grain of the hair gently to get closer and pick up any hairs that were laying flat. If you over do it going against the grain or do that first... you can often yank hairs... or catch on skin imperfections which will cut the crap out of you lol.\n\nAfterwards wash you skin first with some warm water to rinse off the shaving lather... and then with some cool water to sooth the skin and close any minor nicks and cuts that have developed.\n\nUse some kind of after shave lotion as well. I kind of like the [gilette after shave gel](http://www.gillette.com/content/en-us/Images/skin_care/Series%20Sensitive%20Skin%20Gel.png). There are tons of different kinds though. I prefer the gels because they're easier to control how much you use and often have mild lotions mixed in with the astringents. One of those bottles lasts months because I only need a tiny bit each time.\n\nDon't be afraid to use a little regular lotion on your skin if you're really going for smooth skin (date night? heh). Even inexpensive regular hand lotion in small amount will do the trick. The shaving process of washing and applying lathers (they are essentially oil and soap mixtures) strips the oils from your skin leaving it dry. So replenishing that will help prevent ingrown hairs, bumps, and roughness.\n\nLastly... and this seems like a tangent... but drink lots of water. Most people don't get enough pure water in their diet (60-80oz daily in addition to things like coffee and soda). Water keeps your joints working well and keeps your skin healthier. If your skin is hydrated, you won't have as many issues with nicks and cuts while shaving and it won't be as rough.", "my dad simply told me (when i was in highschool) shower first with hot water, never shave against the grain. that's it. i use cheap aerosol shaving cream and a 4 month old shick quattro right now. always smooth, always nice. if i dont shower and i try to shave it hurts like hell. i believe the idea is that the pores open up from the heat. everyone is different but it works for me, good luck!", "I have really sensitive skin and I use a Turkish shaving soap with a badger hair brush when I'm at home and the product \"Shave Secret\" (you can buy it at Walmart, its a small bottle of oil in the shaving isle.) When I am on the road.", "I had the same problem as you, and I would always get razor burn on my neck when I shaved. I recently switched to using coconut oil. You essentially use it the same way as you would a shaving cream and an aftershave. Just warm your face with a warm washcloth or warm water, get a little bit of coconut oil and rub it on your face (a little bit goes a LONG way). The first time or two that you do this, your skin may just soak it right up, so you may have to use a second layer. Once it is on, just shave as usual. By the time you get to the second part of your face, you may need to put some more on your face, as it is a great moisturizer. After shaving, just apply another layer on your face. You may feel a little oily for a while, but feel free to dab it off (make sure you dab, not rub). \n\nThis helped me immensely. I hope it helps you as well!", "I go in the shower, and get the water nice and hot. Then grab a mirror(I have it next to the shower). Then get the razor nice n hot by putting it under the shower head and shave down. I use the cheapest razors possible and have only cut my face once or twice in 8 years. The key here is hot water, as well as a hot blade", "Apply rubbing alcohol to your face immediately after shaving. Sure it will burn for a few seconds, but it is a good burn and it will prevent razor burn EVERY time." ]	[ 11, 1, 1, 1, 1, -2 ]	safe
[ "How can I organize my library of hundreds of reference documents (PDFs) so I can search keywords and find them easily? When researching a topic online, I often find a document that is helpful only to realize I had it already in my internal files. How can I organize those files so they are easily findable, searchable? Not all PDFs have searchable text content since they are scans.\n\nLooking for a recommendation of a native Windows function, a hack, or program to help us out.", "How can I organize my library of hundreds of reference documents (PDFs) so I can search keywords and find them easily? When researching a topic online, I often find a document that is helpful only to realize I had it already in my internal files. How can I organize those files so they are easily findable, searchable? Not all PDFs have searchable text content since they are scans.\n\nLooking for a recommendation of a native Windows function, a hack, or program to help us out.", "How can I organize my library of hundreds of reference documents (PDFs) so I can search keywords and find them easily? When researching a topic online, I often find a document that is helpful only to realize I had it already in my internal files. How can I organize those files so they are easily findable, searchable? Not all PDFs have searchable text content since they are scans.\n\nLooking for a recommendation of a native Windows function, a hack, or program to help us out." ]	[ "OneNote will search inside of PDF files. I use one note often so I can search through my work. It helps a lot because I cannot remember everything and I can copy and paste to other folks when needed. \n\nCtrl+f and crl+e are powerful tools for searching in OneNote", "Paid option, but Evernote can sorta search internally within PDFs. I say \"sorta\" 'cause I have so many notes its become a rather useless function, and also you can only do it with the premium version I believe. ", "I copy all my documents into one pdf and keep that PDF in a folder with the others. Any PDF reader should work to find text. I also use PDFScanner for Mac to convert books and old research articles into searchable documents with the OCR function. \n\nNotability also has a nice search function and uses cloud storage for cross platform. \n\n" ]	[ 4, 1, 1 ]	safe
[ "friend needs help getting out of car contract Sorry if this isn't the right sub but a friend of mine owns a car (not renting) and since he's a 21 year old male with a new car he's getting fucked by mainly insurance and can barely get by. Whether it was an immature option or not I just wanna help him out. Basically is there a way to transfer the car payments and sell the car or some other situation that won't cost an insane amount of money or fuck his cr", "friend needs help getting out of car contract Sorry if this isn't the right sub but a friend of mine owns a car (not renting) and since he's a 21 year old male with a new car he's getting fucked by mainly insurance and can barely get by. Whether it was an immature option or not I just wanna help him out. Basically is there a way to transfer the car payments and sell the car or some other situation that won't cost an insane amount of money or fuck his cr", "friend needs help getting out of car contract Sorry if this isn't the right sub but a friend of mine owns a car (not renting) and since he's a 21 year old male with a new car he's getting fucked by mainly insurance and can barely get by. Whether it was an immature option or not I just wanna help him out. Basically is there a way to transfer the car payments and sell the car or some other situation that won't cost an insane amount of money or fuck his cr" ]	[ "Your friend should look into trading in his vehicle for an older one that is lower priced, and cheaper to insure. The dealership will contact a bank who buys the car at a reduced value and the difference will be added to the price of the new/cheaper car. Refinancing may be an option as well if cr", "Does his insurance company offer discounted rates for low (capped) annual mileage ? Some companies (in Europe at least) will reduce premiums if you have a 'black box' that records all data.\n\nApart from that, perhaps look at reducing the hit in the long run..there'll be a huge hit in depreciation, but explain to the dealer the situation and trade the car in for a shopping trolley. Rack up years of accident free motoring and 'earn' cheaper insurance.", "Does he need the car for work? You could sell the car for a slight loss, but not having to pay insurance will save your skin. Dumb if he just got the car for fun to begin with" ]	[ 1, 1, 1 ]	safe
[ "How to find motivation to go to classes that have been stressing me out My college classes lately have been causing me a ton of stress and anxiety to the point where I skip so I don’t have to face my professors and do my tests. But eventually I’ll need to go and I’m afraid I’m going to get kicked out of college if I don’t. I’m probably failing currently because I also have been unable to get homework done. \n\nI probably need to take a break from college to get mental help but I can’t do that yet, I’ll have to fight through until then. So please, just anything to make this easier, would be really helpful. And yes, there is a campus counselor I will be going to, but advice other than that would be helpful.", "How to find motivation to go to classes that have been stressing me out My college classes lately have been causing me a ton of stress and anxiety to the point where I skip so I don’t have to face my professors and do my tests. But eventually I’ll need to go and I’m afraid I’m going to get kicked out of college if I don’t. I’m probably failing currently because I also have been unable to get homework done. \n\nI probably need to take a break from college to get mental help but I can’t do that yet, I’ll have to fight through until then. So please, just anything to make this easier, would be really helpful. And yes, there is a campus counselor I will be going to, but advice other than that would be helpful.", "How to find motivation to go to classes that have been stressing me out My college classes lately have been causing me a ton of stress and anxiety to the point where I skip so I don’t have to face my professors and do my tests. But eventually I’ll need to go and I’m afraid I’m going to get kicked out of college if I don’t. I’m probably failing currently because I also have been unable to get homework done. \n\nI probably need to take a break from college to get mental help but I can’t do that yet, I’ll have to fight through until then. So please, just anything to make this easier, would be really helpful. And yes, there is a campus counselor I will be going to, but advice other than that would be helpful.", "How to find motivation to go to classes that have been stressing me out My college classes lately have been causing me a ton of stress and anxiety to the point where I skip so I don’t have to face my professors and do my tests. But eventually I’ll need to go and I’m afraid I’m going to get kicked out of college if I don’t. I’m probably failing currently because I also have been unable to get homework done. \n\nI probably need to take a break from college to get mental help but I can’t do that yet, I’ll have to fight through until then. So please, just anything to make this easier, would be really helpful. And yes, there is a campus counselor I will be going to, but advice other than that would be helpful.", "How to find motivation to go to classes that have been stressing me out My college classes lately have been causing me a ton of stress and anxiety to the point where I skip so I don’t have to face my professors and do my tests. But eventually I’ll need to go and I’m afraid I’m going to get kicked out of college if I don’t. I’m probably failing currently because I also have been unable to get homework done. \n\nI probably need to take a break from college to get mental help but I can’t do that yet, I’ll have to fight through until then. So please, just anything to make this easier, would be really helpful. And yes, there is a campus counselor I will be going to, but advice other than that would be helpful." ]	[ "First, I strongly recommend talking with your professors. Next, consider tutoring. Last but not least, talk to a mental health professional. Oh, also, make some contacts in the classes, people you could work with.", "People are motivated by many different things. You need to figure out what motivates you and how you can use that in your life.\n\nI'm motivated by money. you can't have anything in life without money. Hell you can even lose love when you run out of money. \n\nI make choices that help me to maximize earning money so my family and I can live comfortably.\n\nSometimes you have to shovel shit now so you can relax later.\n\nIt's unfortunate but if you don't figure it out soon you are going to be shoveling shit for the rest of your life. It's one of those things that you seem to want to learn the hard way.", "I know what you mean bro. Talking to the professor about it would be your best bet. I was in a similar situation. Classes were overwhelming and life wasn’t any easier. I had my withdraw papers filled out and just needed the prof. to sign. I was convinced by the class and professor to stay. He ended up curving my grade up to an A for staying and passing the final. I’m not the type to open up to anyone but when I did, I was helped. Otherwise, I would’ve dropped the class and who knows what would’ve resulted from that. Best of luck to you.", "Ask help from friends, and talk to them. As others have mentioned, reach out to your professor or the school counselor.", "College is pretty overrated, unless its an absolute prerequisite for a specific career path.\n\nI spent 8 years, thousands of dollars, and lost opportunities costs" ]	[ 5, 3, 2, 2, 1 ]	safe
[ "In some turn of events, I ended up with a 3 razor cuts across my forearm. What can I do to prevent it from scarring? ", "In some turn of events, I ended up with a 3 razor cuts across my forearm. What can I do to prevent it from scarring? ", "In some turn of events, I ended up with a 3 razor cuts across my forearm. What can I do to prevent it from scarring? " ]	[ "I prefer three-in-one type ointments over petroleum jelly. Promotes faster healing in my experience. Keep wound(s) wet and covered.", "One of the best things I've done is clean and cover the cuts with petroleum jelly and keep a nonstick bandage of some sort on it. This tends to keep the skin moist. \n\nPicking the scabs is another thing that causes scars so once they show up, leave them there until they fall off on their own, and do as little as possible to make them come off early. \n\nFinally once the scabs have come off, massage any remaining marks daily to help them go down. \n\nAny contact of the final mark or scab with the sun also will cause a mark, and sometimes deeper scaring, so that should be avoided until it's completely healed too. ", "Bepanthen cream, yes I know it's for nappie rash, however it's works wonders for avoiding scars. My injuries healed stupid fast" ]	[ 3, 1, 1 ]	safe
[ "getting the draw string back out after it goes inside the waistband Kind of hard to explain, but when your drawstring gets pulled too far to one side and it disappears inside the waistband, how do you get it back out??", "getting the draw string back out after it goes inside the waistband Kind of hard to explain, but when your drawstring gets pulled too far to one side and it disappears inside the waistband, how do you get it back out??", "getting the draw string back out after it goes inside the waistband Kind of hard to explain, but when your drawstring gets pulled too far to one side and it disappears inside the waistband, how do you get it back out??" ]	[ "Finish pulling string out, tape the end firmly around a chopstick, skewer or a attach a large safety pin or paperclip and feed it back through. Tie knots in the ends and sew up the hole slightly so it doesn't happen again.", "Not sure I know the best method...but I use a safety pin to go through the fabric and push on the knot of the string (if it has one) towards the hole. It will take a few times, but I've never had an issue with the safety pin gripping it. Hope that helps! ", "find the string then pinch the tip of it with your thumb inside the pants and your index on the outside then pinch the same way near the other hand then push with your hand that has the string tword the other hand grab the string with that hand and smothen the back of the tip with your other thumb and grab it with that hand. repeat until its out." ]	[ 6, 2, 1 ]	safe
[ "A cheap and easy way to sound proof windows in a house. I live in a house that has parties all the time and we are worried the sound may disturb the neighbors. Is there something like putting domino's pizza boxes in the window or something that would greatly reduce the sound leaving the house?", "A cheap and easy way to sound proof windows in a house. I live in a house that has parties all the time and we are worried the sound may disturb the neighbors. Is there something like putting domino's pizza boxes in the window or something that would greatly reduce the sound leaving the house?" ]	[ "I believe there is such a thing as sound blocking curtains, which may be a good start and look far less trashy than having pizza boxes stacked against the window. As someone who's lived next to party-all-the-time kind neighbours, I can guarantee that the best way to not disturb them is to just keep the noise at a normal level after 10pm ;)", "Well others have told you about curtains I'll tell you a DIY project that might help.\n\n#1 Supplies: \n\n[Sound Proof Wall panels](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgrm/fullset/2011/7/13/3/SP0503_acoustic-panels-01_s3x4.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.1280.1707.jpeg)\n\nA large piece of Cardboard. Ideally in one solid piece. Bigger then your window.\n\n[Some Grommets] (https://www.ahh.biz/grommets/images/grommets_nickel_plated_brass_enlarged.jpg)\n\nAnd some wall hooks or screws.\n\n\n#2 Time to build.\n\nStep 1. \n\n> Attach your sound proofing panels to the large piece of card board. But be sure to leave the corners open so you can put grommets in them. When your done with this you can add Bonus points, if there is a nearby electrical outlet allowing you to decorate this giant panel with string lights.\n\nStep 2\n\n> add grommets to the corners of your new giant sound proof panel. and install the wall hooks or screws in the corners above and below your window.\n\nStep 3\n\n> Hang up your new giant sound proof window shield. This should reduce sound traveling through this point by roughly 90%." ]	[ 4, 2 ]	safe
[ "How to cool down your room at night. I'm on the top floor of a 3 floor house and my room gets steaming hot by the time I get home from work. I have a fan and I open the windows as soon as I get home which does cool it a bit. However I was wondering if anyone knew of anyway to cool down your room without an A/C?\n\nI have a fan and it works to an extent. I also tried the wet towel over it thing but that's really ineffective.\n\nWould it be better to have my door closed or open during the day whilst I'm at work?\n\nThanks!", "How to cool down your room at night. I'm on the top floor of a 3 floor house and my room gets steaming hot by the time I get home from work. I have a fan and I open the windows as soon as I get home which does cool it a bit. However I was wondering if anyone knew of anyway to cool down your room without an A/C?\n\nI have a fan and it works to an extent. I also tried the wet towel over it thing but that's really ineffective.\n\nWould it be better to have my door closed or open during the day whilst I'm at work?\n\nThanks!", "How to cool down your room at night. I'm on the top floor of a 3 floor house and my room gets steaming hot by the time I get home from work. I have a fan and I open the windows as soon as I get home which does cool it a bit. However I was wondering if anyone knew of anyway to cool down your room without an A/C?\n\nI have a fan and it works to an extent. I also tried the wet towel over it thing but that's really ineffective.\n\nWould it be better to have my door closed or open during the day whilst I'm at work?\n\nThanks!", "How to cool down your room at night. I'm on the top floor of a 3 floor house and my room gets steaming hot by the time I get home from work. I have a fan and I open the windows as soon as I get home which does cool it a bit. However I was wondering if anyone knew of anyway to cool down your room without an A/C?\n\nI have a fan and it works to an extent. I also tried the wet towel over it thing but that's really ineffective.\n\nWould it be better to have my door closed or open during the day whilst I'm at work?\n\nThanks!", "How to cool down your room at night. I'm on the top floor of a 3 floor house and my room gets steaming hot by the time I get home from work. I have a fan and I open the windows as soon as I get home which does cool it a bit. However I was wondering if anyone knew of anyway to cool down your room without an A/C?\n\nI have a fan and it works to an extent. I also tried the wet towel over it thing but that's really ineffective.\n\nWould it be better to have my door closed or open during the day whilst I'm at work?\n\nThanks!" ]	[ "My experience is the best thing is to have the fan in a window pointed OUT, with the rest of the area around the window blocked off - and I mean it, block it as airtight as you can make it around the fan. I cut a piece of cardboard to fit around the fan and the window so that it was an exact fit, and then I held it in place with thumbtacks so it wasn't permanent and I could remove it. This makes the fan more efficient by making sure that all the air it pulls is from the room, and not simply coming around the fan from the outside.\n\nIf you have windows on opposite sides of your room, put the fan on one side, and leave the opposite side open, and close your door. This will probably be the most effective way to cool the room.\n\nIf your windows are all on one wall, you might find it more effective to close all the windows except the one the fan is in (again, this makes it so the air it blows out comes from your ROOM, and not from one of the other windows) and leave the door open so it pulls the cooler air from downstairs into your room.\n\nI hope this helps, I used to live in an attic with only one window and it got so hot up there, this made it manageable.", "Basically you want to expel all the hot air OUT of the room. You do this by pointing fan out of window. And open other window across room to have cross ventilation.", "Put the bottom of your towel in a bucket of water so it wicks the water up and into the path of the fan. This is basically a ghetto-rigged swamp cooler.", "Focus more on cooling yourself. Using a spray bottle on your limbs every few minutes will cool you down enough where you don't care about the temp of the room.", "Try having a shower, and slowly cool the water (I'm a coward when it comes to cold turkey showers). As your core temp drops a little, the room may feel quite nice for a short while. I guess then repeat process ?" ]	[ 4, 2, 1, 1, -1 ]	safe
[ "I want to learn how to stop over-optimism Most of the time, I imagine a situation and go very, very deep into it. I am overly optimistic about everything and as a teenager, things don't turn out that way and instead hurt me a lot. If only I were not so overly-optimistic about things and took things as realistically as possible (like a realist does), I would save myself from a couple of embarrassments, sad times and depression/anxiety and not think about things which would be \"too good to happen\".", "I want to learn how to stop over-optimism Most of the time, I imagine a situation and go very, very deep into it. I am overly optimistic about everything and as a teenager, things don't turn out that way and instead hurt me a lot. If only I were not so overly-optimistic about things and took things as realistically as possible (like a realist does), I would save myself from a couple of embarrassments, sad times and depression/anxiety and not think about things which would be \"too good to happen\".", "I want to learn how to stop over-optimism Most of the time, I imagine a situation and go very, very deep into it. I am overly optimistic about everything and as a teenager, things don't turn out that way and instead hurt me a lot. If only I were not so overly-optimistic about things and took things as realistically as possible (like a realist does), I would save myself from a couple of embarrassments, sad times and depression/anxiety and not think about things which would be \"too good to happen\".", "I want to learn how to stop over-optimism Most of the time, I imagine a situation and go very, very deep into it. I am overly optimistic about everything and as a teenager, things don't turn out that way and instead hurt me a lot. If only I were not so overly-optimistic about things and took things as realistically as possible (like a realist does), I would save myself from a couple of embarrassments, sad times and depression/anxiety and not think about things which would be \"too good to happen\".", "I want to learn how to stop over-optimism Most of the time, I imagine a situation and go very, very deep into it. I am overly optimistic about everything and as a teenager, things don't turn out that way and instead hurt me a lot. If only I were not so overly-optimistic about things and took things as realistically as possible (like a realist does), I would save myself from a couple of embarrassments, sad times and depression/anxiety and not think about things which would be \"too good to happen\".", "I want to learn how to stop over-optimism Most of the time, I imagine a situation and go very, very deep into it. I am overly optimistic about everything and as a teenager, things don't turn out that way and instead hurt me a lot. If only I were not so overly-optimistic about things and took things as realistically as possible (like a realist does), I would save myself from a couple of embarrassments, sad times and depression/anxiety and not think about things which would be \"too good to happen\".", "I want to learn how to stop over-optimism Most of the time, I imagine a situation and go very, very deep into it. I am overly optimistic about everything and as a teenager, things don't turn out that way and instead hurt me a lot. If only I were not so overly-optimistic about things and took things as realistically as possible (like a realist does), I would save myself from a couple of embarrassments, sad times and depression/anxiety and not think about things which would be \"too good to happen\"." ]	[ "I have the exact opposite problem. I am always the pessimist. In my defense, a big part of my day job is thinking ahead and forecasting what could possibly go wrong so that we can anticipate it and design for it to never be a realized risk. That being said, I think everyone needs a happy medium. I'm trying to learn how to be less pessimistic while my husband is trying to learn how to not be so optimistic and trusting because he usually gets taken advantage of. I would say, don't try to start being negative but just be consciously aware of the different ways a situation could possibly play out. Always hope for the best option but don't be upset when one of the other possibilities is what actually occurs. Also, don't be optimistic to the point that you're over trusting or possibly where you'll put you or your family at risk because you just can't see how things couldn't go perfect. I always plan for Utopia but factor in 20% Murphy's law, to land somewhere with an average outcome in most situations. Life is the hostage taker and we are the negotiators asking to meet in the middle.", "“Hope for the best, expect the worst.”\nIt seems stupid, but has helped me find balance when my anxiety is trying to get the best of me.", "have you thought of maintaining a “balance” such that you not look at things at the extreme ends…. very good vs very bad, when reality seems to stay between those extremities, so why not match your expectations to this?\n\nAlso, it’s okay to not have a leaning or bias prematurely. It’s essentially “going with the flow” until a picture becomes clear.", "I’m in my mid thirties and currently learning how to become optimistic. Greener pastures and what-not. \n\nI suppose realism comes with age — or let-down.", "It’s a double edged sword. You can think that things are a lot better than they are and be severely disappointed by the results that you do not achieve because of your expectations, but you can never truly grasp how terrible things actually are. The world is a horrible place filled with horrible people that do unfathomably horrible things for even more unfathomably horrible reasons. \n\nMy best advice is to expect nothing and take care of yourself and others, that way you can enjoy life, never be disappointed, and not become bitter and jaded.", "If you have a skill with optimism, use it! As other people have mentioned, it’s can be an enviable trait. From the sounds of it, what you need to develop is emotional resilience, which is your ability to react neutrally/positively to stressful/upsetting situations. \n\nAs a teenager, you’ll be developing this skill naturally over time. Unfortunately, emotional resilience can only really develop with exposure to negative situations. Part of resilience is knowing you’ve faced worse and survived. When you don’t have that comparison, it can feel that you’re constantly being knocked down. Those embarrassments/anxieties/sad thoughts will form the basis of your resilience as you age. It doesn’t mean those experiences are any less painful knowing this, and I’m sorry that it hurts. I promise it doesn’t last forever. If you can develop your emotional resilience to match your levels of optimism, you’ll be happier than most people in the end :)", "Every has their own ways in which they manage their minds, the way I do it may not be compatible with you but I am gonna say it in hopes it guides to in the right direction. \"Hope for the best and prepare for the worst\" I have been living by this quote from the day I heard it. I would think most realists live by this code even if they don't know it. Just starting to follow this code will go a long way in helping you become a realist, you will have to find the later steps by yourself. \n\nIf the above way doesn't work then you could always go psychopathic and remove all emotion from your equation of expectation and replace it with statistics, although I would not recommend doing that too frequently." ]	[ 5, 4, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2 ]	safe
[ "How do you know when a girl is checking you out? My friend told me that a girl was checking me out, but I never really even think about that because I don't really consider myself attractive. What are some of the signs of a girl checking you out?", "How do you know when a girl is checking you out? My friend told me that a girl was checking me out, but I never really even think about that because I don't really consider myself attractive. What are some of the signs of a girl checking you out?", "How do you know when a girl is checking you out? My friend told me that a girl was checking me out, but I never really even think about that because I don't really consider myself attractive. What are some of the signs of a girl checking you out?" ]	[ "I knew a girl was checking me out once because she would grab my crotch. About the only time I could tell.", "Staring at you longer than normal can sometimes be a sign unless you have something on your face or if she goes out of her way to keep looking in your direction. Playing with hair , giggling with friends and smiling while staring can all be good things. Or sinister. ", "Check her out right back. If you lock eyes for a moment and she looks down and then fusses with her hair, you're in. In the next few minutes go say hello. It's not the only way but it works. Sounds silly right?" ]	[ 3, 2, 2 ]	safe
[ "How do I study properly? I am currently taking this course at school over the summer where I have to complete maths so I can be ahead next year when I go off for school. But, the issue is, I have to do 8 month's worth of work in one month and it's difficult. Please teach me how to study properly.\n\nAnd some background on the class. We go to school, open computers, and read through a module that has about 20 pages. Everything there will be on the test, so it's easy, right? No. I have an 84% currently, maybe even lower cause i just got a shitty mark on a test I just got back. I don't know what to do.", "How do I study properly? I am currently taking this course at school over the summer where I have to complete maths so I can be ahead next year when I go off for school. But, the issue is, I have to do 8 month's worth of work in one month and it's difficult. Please teach me how to study properly.\n\nAnd some background on the class. We go to school, open computers, and read through a module that has about 20 pages. Everything there will be on the test, so it's easy, right? No. I have an 84% currently, maybe even lower cause i just got a shitty mark on a test I just got back. I don't know what to do.", "How do I study properly? I am currently taking this course at school over the summer where I have to complete maths so I can be ahead next year when I go off for school. But, the issue is, I have to do 8 month's worth of work in one month and it's difficult. Please teach me how to study properly.\n\nAnd some background on the class. We go to school, open computers, and read through a module that has about 20 pages. Everything there will be on the test, so it's easy, right? No. I have an 84% currently, maybe even lower cause i just got a shitty mark on a test I just got back. I don't know what to do.", "How do I study properly? I am currently taking this course at school over the summer where I have to complete maths so I can be ahead next year when I go off for school. But, the issue is, I have to do 8 month's worth of work in one month and it's difficult. Please teach me how to study properly.\n\nAnd some background on the class. We go to school, open computers, and read through a module that has about 20 pages. Everything there will be on the test, so it's easy, right? No. I have an 84% currently, maybe even lower cause i just got a shitty mark on a test I just got back. I don't know what to do.", "How do I study properly? I am currently taking this course at school over the summer where I have to complete maths so I can be ahead next year when I go off for school. But, the issue is, I have to do 8 month's worth of work in one month and it's difficult. Please teach me how to study properly.\n\nAnd some background on the class. We go to school, open computers, and read through a module that has about 20 pages. Everything there will be on the test, so it's easy, right? No. I have an 84% currently, maybe even lower cause i just got a shitty mark on a test I just got back. I don't know what to do.", "How do I study properly? I am currently taking this course at school over the summer where I have to complete maths so I can be ahead next year when I go off for school. But, the issue is, I have to do 8 month's worth of work in one month and it's difficult. Please teach me how to study properly.\n\nAnd some background on the class. We go to school, open computers, and read through a module that has about 20 pages. Everything there will be on the test, so it's easy, right? No. I have an 84% currently, maybe even lower cause i just got a shitty mark on a test I just got back. I don't know what to do." ]	[ "Coming from a college grad who had to learn how to study the hard way, here are a couple of tips:\n\n* Study a little bit every day waaaaay before the test. It's pretty standard science that cramming doesn't work as well as studying spread out over time. One study I remember found that pianists who practiced 15 minutes 4 times a week made progress much faster than those who practiced 1 hour once a week.\n* When you study, ask yourself questions about the materials. Basically you want to quiz yourself, and you want that quiz to be hard.\n* Identify the weak points in your knowledge, and work extra hard on them. People all too frequently will go over stuff they already know well because it is easy to do; it tricks them into thinking they know more than they really do. The places where your knowledge is weak are the places where you will get test questions wrong.\n* If you like using a highlighter, be very stingy about what you highlight. Using a highlighter looses it's meaning if you have half the book highlighted.\n* Use flash cards. They make quizzing yourself much easier, and they make it easier to know where the weak points in your knowledge is. Also when doing flash cards, remove the cards that you consistently get right; going over them again will just be a waste of time. A caveat to that though: if it's been awhile since you've gone over the cards you consistently get right, make sure to include them once every couple of days to ensure you haven't forgotten them.\n* Again: Study a little bit every day, waaaay before the test. I cannot emphasize this enough.\n\nHope that helps. If you need help developing a schedule to keep you motivated, you might also be interested in the todo/habit building website I'm making called TaskHero. We're in private beta, so if you're interested shoot me a PM and I'll send you an invite. I also have a host of other resources (blog posts, videos etc) that you might be interested in.", "As someone who slow walked three semesters of college in the 80s before leaving, then going back 5 years ago there's really only two things required. Time, and Effort. I aced every class when I went back, right through my Masters degree. Here's a few concrete ideas for you.\n1) Set the scene. You need a distraction free place to study. Keep the cell phone far away from you, and no drifting off to check social media, email, etc.. Sit in a chair, at a table or large desk so you can spread out a bit if you need to.\n2) Set weekly and daily tasks. I used a whiteboard very effectively for this. If your deadline for something is Sunday, plan to have it done at least two, and preferably three days in advance. This allows for bonafide emergencies. For long term goals, I write a list on the mirror with a sharpie. I look at it everytime I wake up.\n3) Quiz yourself. The flash cards already recommended are great. When you go through them, separate them into three categories. Things you know cold, things you can figure out without references, and things you don't know. Study the last two categories. Every now and then, go through all the cards/information again and categorize them. This way you're applying your efforts to where it needs to be. This takes Time, and Effort. \n4) This is a maybe, but finding a study buddy can help. Only however if it's someone who is as ready to put in the time and effort as you are.\n\nIf you really need to do this, leave all your hobbies and distractions behind for right now. You can make it work. If anyone in that class can pass, then you can pass. ~~Good Luck~~ Luck has nothing to do with this.", "do more \"homework\" think of it as practice because that's what it really is. Some people (like me) have a knack for maths, explain a concept, show me an example, I do 2 or three practice problems, bam nailed it I could do it 1000 times and extrapolate the key concepts to other problems. If you don't have this you have to do more practice problems to let you brain figure out patterns to apply to the problems. ", "Try and find a way to convince yourself that the material you're studying is interesting (even if it isnt). When I realised this, I started to get good at math, I did this for exemple by tv shows/movies about people using math (i.e. Cosmos, Good will Hunting, Moneyball)\n\nAlso, try not to view your current you and your future you as a different person, that way if you dont start to study early on you are really just screwing over yourself and not your future self (if that makes sense). \n\nAlso, after I study a subject in your case, those 20pages), I make small summaries of what i'd studied, this really helps you to realise what's important and what's less so. Also it makes you get a clearer overview of how everything is connected.\n\nGood luck!", "To study for a test, I do the practice exams. Then I check the answers and write down the ones I got wrong. I read the list of wrong answers over and over, especially right before the test. \n\nI'm not sure how well this works for math, but it has worked well for other tests (certifications, driving test, etc.). The idea is that I don't study things that I already know. ", "20+ years of school. Not everyone learns the same way. There are no universal strategies that work for everyone. The common denominator is effort, time, and commitment. Beyond that, the trick is to find the best methods (plural) that work for you and then cycle through them when learning gets tough.\n\nMany in this thread have given good ideas. A fertile place to begin trying things out. My favs:\n\nHighlighting text in a book, then go through with a different color and highlight key words, then go through with a pencil and make notes. \n\nMake two sided flash cards, with a clue on one side and the answer on the other. Then I go for a long walk, working through the cards, eliminating cards as I master them, until all are done.\n\nPrepare a lecture and teach the subject from notes. I used to like to do this with a dry erase board in an empty classroom. " ]	[ 16, 8, 3, 1, 1, 1 ]	safe
[ "how to get better at public speaking and giving presentations. I am always very nervous when I have to speak in public. I have to give a lot of presentations this year at university (audience size ranges from 5 to around 40, which I know isn't huge). Does anyone have any tips on how to become more confident and give better presentations?", "how to get better at public speaking and giving presentations. I am always very nervous when I have to speak in public. I have to give a lot of presentations this year at university (audience size ranges from 5 to around 40, which I know isn't huge). Does anyone have any tips on how to become more confident and give better presentations?", "how to get better at public speaking and giving presentations. I am always very nervous when I have to speak in public. I have to give a lot of presentations this year at university (audience size ranges from 5 to around 40, which I know isn't huge). Does anyone have any tips on how to become more confident and give better presentations?", "how to get better at public speaking and giving presentations. I am always very nervous when I have to speak in public. I have to give a lot of presentations this year at university (audience size ranges from 5 to around 40, which I know isn't huge). Does anyone have any tips on how to become more confident and give better presentations?", "how to get better at public speaking and giving presentations. I am always very nervous when I have to speak in public. I have to give a lot of presentations this year at university (audience size ranges from 5 to around 40, which I know isn't huge). Does anyone have any tips on how to become more confident and give better presentations?", "how to get better at public speaking and giving presentations. I am always very nervous when I have to speak in public. I have to give a lot of presentations this year at university (audience size ranges from 5 to around 40, which I know isn't huge). Does anyone have any tips on how to become more confident and give better presentations?", "how to get better at public speaking and giving presentations. I am always very nervous when I have to speak in public. I have to give a lot of presentations this year at university (audience size ranges from 5 to around 40, which I know isn't huge). Does anyone have any tips on how to become more confident and give better presentations?" ]	[ "* Learn your material well. If you try to memorize lines, it won't work out well, especially if you take up cards or slides that have a lot of words written on them because you'll end up reading.\n* Use conversational words. If you use all the words you'd write in an essay, your audience will lose focus on your topic\n* Figure out your filler words - ummm, like, just, actually, you know. Get rid of them and replacing them with silence if you have to think or have a gap in your speech.\n* Practice. You'll get better.\n* Invest in a public speaking book. If you're really worried about it, invest a little money and get some more structured advice and anecdotes.\n* Stand up straight.\n* Find out what your unnatural crutch is and get rid of it - leaning on a table, playing with your paper or pen, holding your hands behind your back", "1) Don't over prepare 2) use humor but not in excess 3) look towards the crowd buy never at anybody in particular 4) don't rely on a strict script, rely on notions not specific words", "Some kind of visual aid (e.g. - a Powerpoint presentation) is a great way to take the pressure off, as you know that the eyes of the room aren't all focused on you. As others have said - preparation is also key: know the main points you're going to go over like the back of your hand, but practise being able to elaborate on each point just off the top of your head (rather than reciting a memorised script), because the most important thing is that it sounds natural. The points you make should be the same each time you run through it, but how you choose to phrase them can be different.", "See if you can find a toastmasters around. They are an awesome resource in speaking and leadership. ", "Pick a spot in front of the group and plant yourself there. Do not pace around or contantly shift your weight.\n\nDo no make direct eye contact. Look just above their heads at points in the background.\n\nVisualization is key. Create movies in your mind where you are giving presentations and imagine yourself being confident and poised.\n\nGood luck!", "Ive had to do a fair few presentations at uni for my degree. A couple of secrets, ive found are:\n\n- Learn your key points, dont try and learn a script. If you lose your place you can pick it up again quickly if youve got your key points covered. Having a script means if you lose your place you tend to panic because you dont know what exactly comes next.\n- Have a sense of humour, no one enjoys listening to all the presentations, so breaking them up wuth a quip or nice joke always relaxes the atmosphere.\n- No your audience, is the presentation for the class or a guest? Present to them no point staring at the girls at the back when your trying to convince a community leader to throw money at your idea.\n- Nerves will be nerves, dont think about cocking it up, just have a conversation with the audience. Things tend to flow more evenly and doesnt feel like your being \nsold something.\n- try not to move around too much, your hands are there and listeners will follow them. But dont move around too much, it becomes mkre difficult to take in what your saying.\n- if its a group presentation, look at the person whose turn it is to speak, smile and nod in agreement with them.\n- Practice some improvisation, you will almost always need this skill especially presenting and question time.\n- Avoid scripts. Please. LEARN THR KEY POINTS.\n\nHope it helps :)\n", "I have a Speech Impediment and this was one of the hardest things, I've had to deal with in School. I began to raise my hand in class more and use it as a practice where I would speak slowly and do something with my hands, like move a pen back and forth. Think about what you're going to say, how you're going to say it and take a pause and recollect yourself. Everyone understands those moments and knows how you feel. Deep Breaths and relax yourself before you speak, Good Luck" ]	[ 7, 4, 3, 2, 2, 2, 2 ]	safe
[ "How to quiet my dog's collar tag so it doesn't wake me when she shakes her head at night (Serious). I don't know how applicable serious tags are for LPT, but I'd prefer to skip over the \"stick it in OP's mom's butthole\" responses for this one.\n\n", "How to quiet my dog's collar tag so it doesn't wake me when she shakes her head at night (Serious). I don't know how applicable serious tags are for LPT, but I'd prefer to skip over the \"stick it in OP's mom's butthole\" responses for this one.\n\n", "How to quiet my dog's collar tag so it doesn't wake me when she shakes her head at night (Serious). I don't know how applicable serious tags are for LPT, but I'd prefer to skip over the \"stick it in OP's mom's butthole\" responses for this one.\n\n", "How to quiet my dog's collar tag so it doesn't wake me when she shakes her head at night (Serious). I don't know how applicable serious tags are for LPT, but I'd prefer to skip over the \"stick it in OP's mom's butthole\" responses for this one.\n\n", "How to quiet my dog's collar tag so it doesn't wake me when she shakes her head at night (Serious). I don't know how applicable serious tags are for LPT, but I'd prefer to skip over the \"stick it in OP's mom's butthole\" responses for this one.\n\n", "How to quiet my dog's collar tag so it doesn't wake me when she shakes her head at night (Serious). I don't know how applicable serious tags are for LPT, but I'd prefer to skip over the \"stick it in OP's mom's butthole\" responses for this one.\n\n", "How to quiet my dog's collar tag so it doesn't wake me when she shakes her head at night (Serious). I don't know how applicable serious tags are for LPT, but I'd prefer to skip over the \"stick it in OP's mom's butthole\" responses for this one.\n\n", "How to quiet my dog's collar tag so it doesn't wake me when she shakes her head at night (Serious). I don't know how applicable serious tags are for LPT, but I'd prefer to skip over the \"stick it in OP's mom's butthole\" responses for this one.\n\n", "How to quiet my dog's collar tag so it doesn't wake me when she shakes her head at night (Serious). I don't know how applicable serious tags are for LPT, but I'd prefer to skip over the \"stick it in OP's mom's butthole\" responses for this one.\n\n", "How to quiet my dog's collar tag so it doesn't wake me when she shakes her head at night (Serious). I don't know how applicable serious tags are for LPT, but I'd prefer to skip over the \"stick it in OP's mom's butthole\" responses for this one.\n\n", "How to quiet my dog's collar tag so it doesn't wake me when she shakes her head at night (Serious). I don't know how applicable serious tags are for LPT, but I'd prefer to skip over the \"stick it in OP's mom's butthole\" responses for this one.\n\n", "How to quiet my dog's collar tag so it doesn't wake me when she shakes her head at night (Serious). I don't know how applicable serious tags are for LPT, but I'd prefer to skip over the \"stick it in OP's mom's butthole\" responses for this one.\n\n", "How to quiet my dog's collar tag so it doesn't wake me when she shakes her head at night (Serious). I don't know how applicable serious tags are for LPT, but I'd prefer to skip over the \"stick it in OP's mom's butthole\" responses for this one.\n\n", "How to quiet my dog's collar tag so it doesn't wake me when she shakes her head at night (Serious). I don't know how applicable serious tags are for LPT, but I'd prefer to skip over the \"stick it in OP's mom's butthole\" responses for this one.\n\n", "How to quiet my dog's collar tag so it doesn't wake me when she shakes her head at night (Serious). I don't know how applicable serious tags are for LPT, but I'd prefer to skip over the \"stick it in OP's mom's butthole\" responses for this one.\n\n", "How to quiet my dog's collar tag so it doesn't wake me when she shakes her head at night (Serious). I don't know how applicable serious tags are for LPT, but I'd prefer to skip over the \"stick it in OP's mom's butthole\" responses for this one.\n\n" ]	[ "Orvis has a dog collar where they embroider the info right into the fabric. I think they came up with it for this idea exactly! (I am sure you can find the same thing cheaper on etsy or something like that too)", "Check out the key kiosk at the big box hardware stores. Lots of plastic shapes there that fit around keys and tags.", "I used to wrap electrical tape around my dog's tags. Then I just started leaving the collar attached to his leash all the time instead of the dog wearing it. Much easier. ", "Get some [Sugru.](https://sugru.com/)\n\nIt's available at Amazon or from their website. Amazing. You can make a little edge cover that will stop the jangling.", "wrap the less essential tag with gaff tape if you have any (it's expensive if you don't). It will last a while and not leave residue when you need to change it.", "spend 2 dollars on a [pet tag silencer](http://www.amazon.com/Pet-ID-Tag-Silencer-Round/dp/B004R2GWUO)\n\nyou can get them in different shapes or sizes too", "We wrap our dogs' tags in scotch tape. The tags are still legible, but the tape acts as a buffer. No more jangling tags!\n", "We take our dogs collars off before we go to bed. Purchased seat belt style clasp collars so it's easy to do. ", "We remove our dog's collars every night after their last out before bed. This way they are quiet, plus it signals to them that the day is over. They were confused at first, but now it's routine. ", "Try medical tape on one or both tags.\n\nAs a note we had a terrier who would communicate he needed to go out by shaking his body as if wet, but he wasn't. He also used this to say \"yes\" it seemed when we would ask him if he wanted to go out. ", "Not sure it will fit but maybe try one of those plastic colored covers you put on your keys to identify one from the other.", "Just take it off the dog. Dogs don't need collars in the house anyway. I never put the dog collar on Phillip unless I'm taking him for a walk anyway. ", "I would suggest cutting up some rubber bands and sandwiching them around the perimeter of the tag. Use kinda thick bands, and it should give a little buffer for the tags smacking against reach other, because of the raised rubber barrier.", "I bought one of these pouches off etsy. It's a little bulky, but it does the trick. \n\nhttps://www.etsy.com/listing/173623236/wrap-around-leather-dog-tag-silencer?ref=market\n", "Finger Nail polish or Enamel Paint on the edges, it will eliminate most of the metal on metal click, but not totally silence it. ", "An added benefit, I've heard, is that other dogs weeping bark at yours do much when you take yours for a walk.\n\nThe gut person who wrote that wrapped heir tags with electrical tape." ]	[ 9, 7, 3, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 ]	safe
[ "How to incorporate new words into my spoken vocabulary. When I speak, there are moments where words won't come to mind, that could potentially help with explaining something etc. \nWhen I read a book, there are so many words that I know the meaning of, but will probably never say (because they won't come to mind when actually speaking). \n\nAny tips on how to slowly increase my spoken vocabulary?", "How to incorporate new words into my spoken vocabulary. When I speak, there are moments where words won't come to mind, that could potentially help with explaining something etc. \nWhen I read a book, there are so many words that I know the meaning of, but will probably never say (because they won't come to mind when actually speaking). \n\nAny tips on how to slowly increase my spoken vocabulary?", "How to incorporate new words into my spoken vocabulary. When I speak, there are moments where words won't come to mind, that could potentially help with explaining something etc. \nWhen I read a book, there are so many words that I know the meaning of, but will probably never say (because they won't come to mind when actually speaking). \n\nAny tips on how to slowly increase my spoken vocabulary?", "How to incorporate new words into my spoken vocabulary. When I speak, there are moments where words won't come to mind, that could potentially help with explaining something etc. \nWhen I read a book, there are so many words that I know the meaning of, but will probably never say (because they won't come to mind when actually speaking). \n\nAny tips on how to slowly increase my spoken vocabulary?", "How to incorporate new words into my spoken vocabulary. When I speak, there are moments where words won't come to mind, that could potentially help with explaining something etc. \nWhen I read a book, there are so many words that I know the meaning of, but will probably never say (because they won't come to mind when actually speaking). \n\nAny tips on how to slowly increase my spoken vocabulary?", "How to incorporate new words into my spoken vocabulary. When I speak, there are moments where words won't come to mind, that could potentially help with explaining something etc. \nWhen I read a book, there are so many words that I know the meaning of, but will probably never say (because they won't come to mind when actually speaking). \n\nAny tips on how to slowly increase my spoken vocabulary?", "How to incorporate new words into my spoken vocabulary. When I speak, there are moments where words won't come to mind, that could potentially help with explaining something etc. \nWhen I read a book, there are so many words that I know the meaning of, but will probably never say (because they won't come to mind when actually speaking). \n\nAny tips on how to slowly increase my spoken vocabulary?" ]	[ "Read untill your eyes itch and your imagination runs wild. Also, write if you can, or talk with yourself. Aside from being healthy, it improves your inner dialogue and your outward dialogue as a result.\n\nI can usually tell if someone reads or not within five minutes of meeting them.\n\nDo follow the advice above and look up words you can't understand by context. No excuse now, Google is right there. (No more skimming through dictionaries!) ", "Don't feel the need to insert vocabulary into conversations. You may sound like you are trying to look smarter than the other person.\n\n\nDo it only if it feels natural for the social context, and if you hear it enough in the social context, you will pickup the word and know when to use it (dictionary meanings don't help you learn the subtleties of the appropriate contexts.)\n\nBifurcate is an example. You can't use it among your typical college educated crowd, but it's going to be perfectly natural in a crowd of PhD because they use it all of the time and it's a great shorthand for certain types of things that \"split into two\" or \"divide in to separate groups.\" Not really OK to use on nouns but you wouldn't know it from the dictionary.", "Keep a list of words and phrases in notepad on your phone - keep adding to it whenever you encounter a new word. Go through the list every once in a while. Stop at each word, think of some exact situations or persons at work/social life where you can apply it in a sentence. Next time it will just pop into your head when needed.", "If you encounter a word you don't know, look up the definition. Use the internet to hear how it's pronounced and used, and practice saying it in the correct context.", "Talk to people that are smarter/more eloquent than you as often as you can. It will rub off. The fastest way humans learn is by imitation. ", "Read everything you can get your hands on; when you run across a word you don't know or is something you know you would struggle with using in a sentence, write it on a sticky note and put it on your mirror. \n", "Always look up the definition of words you don't understand. If you're using a Mac and you stumble upon a word you don't know, you can actually force click the word with your touchpad and it'll bring up a little bubble with the definition instantly. " ]	[ 9, 4, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1 ]	safe
[ "How to get rid of musty smell? (wood) I have a priceless old wood container that absorbed an awful musty smell sitting in a basement for years. I have tried filling it with a desiccant to absorb any moisture, as well as freezing it to kill any bacteria and yet the smell remains. Karma to anyone who can help", "How to get rid of musty smell? (wood) I have a priceless old wood container that absorbed an awful musty smell sitting in a basement for years. I have tried filling it with a desiccant to absorb any moisture, as well as freezing it to kill any bacteria and yet the smell remains. Karma to anyone who can help" ]	[ "Get an ozone generator, plug it in and put it in an enclosed space.\n\nNote: Ozone will hurt your lungs, if you have asthma or other breathing problems, be sure to ventilate the room very well before entering.\n\nO3 will kill just about any smell, even a dead body smell.\n\nI work in a hospital, we use them all the time.\n\nGood luck.\n", "Try using cedar pet bedding. Fill it up and pack all around it- in a large box. Leave it in there for a few weeks. It has worked for me with musty old paper. " ]	[ 5, 1 ]	safe
[ "How can I increase my self-discipline? I have all these great ideas and goals, but my fatal flaw in life is my lack of self-discipline. Are there any tips, tricks or resources that will help me be harder on myself and get shit done?", "How can I increase my self-discipline? I have all these great ideas and goals, but my fatal flaw in life is my lack of self-discipline. Are there any tips, tricks or resources that will help me be harder on myself and get shit done?", "How can I increase my self-discipline? I have all these great ideas and goals, but my fatal flaw in life is my lack of self-discipline. Are there any tips, tricks or resources that will help me be harder on myself and get shit done?", "How can I increase my self-discipline? I have all these great ideas and goals, but my fatal flaw in life is my lack of self-discipline. Are there any tips, tricks or resources that will help me be harder on myself and get shit done?", "How can I increase my self-discipline? I have all these great ideas and goals, but my fatal flaw in life is my lack of self-discipline. Are there any tips, tricks or resources that will help me be harder on myself and get shit done?", "How can I increase my self-discipline? I have all these great ideas and goals, but my fatal flaw in life is my lack of self-discipline. Are there any tips, tricks or resources that will help me be harder on myself and get shit done?", "How can I increase my self-discipline? I have all these great ideas and goals, but my fatal flaw in life is my lack of self-discipline. Are there any tips, tricks or resources that will help me be harder on myself and get shit done?" ]	[ "Read Stephen Covey's \"The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.\" This book changed my life. It suggests that a permanent \"paradigm shift\" must occur before self-discipline is obtained. I won't give the spoiler as to what that shift is. Read it. You won't regret it.", "M", "Take a look at the Marshmallow study done with 5 and 6 years olds.\n(c1996) \n\nThe longer the children waited for the treat of a marshmallow or an additional marshmallow, the greater their life achievement would be.\n\nthere fore my suggestion is\nto learn delayed gratification in your actions.\n\nMake up little games that extend you and allow \nyou to pursue excellence instead of settling for less.\n\nMake your self an officer ... not an enlisted man.\n\nAn officer is served after his men are served when on patrol.\n\n", "Reduce the number of distractions and temptations in your life. Research indicates that people have reserves of self-control that can be emptied from repeated use (called ['ego depletion'](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ego_depletion)), so you can get more mileage from what you have by exercising it less.\n\nEasy ways to reduce temptation include not engaging in media that use advertisements, installing ad blocking plugins for your browser, and avoiding 'window shopping' by only going out to spend money on things you've already decided to spend money on.", "I really like 30 day challenges. If you don't mind, I'd like to share what I learned about them after failing and succeeding many of them.\n\nDon't try to do too much. Be realistic with what you want to change. I used to start 30 day challenges with the intention of doing many things. They never work. Since I started being easier on myself, I found the right balance for me to actually make long term progress. A 30 day challenge should be for ONE thing. If you want to go to the gym, eat perfectly, m", "Increase self discipline by minimizing the amount of willpower you must expend to do so. Willpower is an expendable resource, and we have a very limited amount. Look at your bad habits, and find out why you do them. If you have a hard time avoiding eating fast food, its a temptation each time you drive home, you need to remove this temptation as much as possible. Drive a different route so you don't think about it, or better yet, have a meal ready at home or bring a meal to work/school. If you procrastinate on reddit each time you sit on the computer, unplug your internet until you get 25 minutes of work in. Use the pomodoro technique religiously and just focus on getting in 25 minutes of work, don't focus on the outcome of any work as this is painful for the brain, just do your best for short periods of time, and reward yourself with a few minutes (controlled) browsing afterwards. \n\nMake good habits easier, and bad ones more difficult. Willpower is key, and its a scarce resource we use throughout the day.", "Start taking cold showers. \n\n\n* You won't want to do it, but you'll do it anyway. \n* It's going to be uncomfortable, but you'll get used to it.\n* You'll eventually enjoy it.\n\n* Gradually turn the water to cold while you're in there to get you going. Don't start with it freezing or you won't do it. \n\n" ]	[ 16, 8, 3, 3, 3, 2, 1 ]	safe
[ "PDF text formatting I would like to know if it's possible to get text from a pdf and paste into Evernote without it being really awkwardly formatted.", "PDF text formatting I would like to know if it's possible to get text from a pdf and paste into Evernote without it being really awkwardly formatted.", "PDF text formatting I would like to know if it's possible to get text from a pdf and paste into Evernote without it being really awkwardly formatted." ]	[ "Reasonably new versions of LibreOffice (an open source, free office suite). Can open PDFs as word processing files for ", "Only if the PDF has been output as a 'tagged' PDF which contains semantic sub-units like paragraph, column, page. Otherwise, line breaks ahoy!", "Adobe Reader X is a good program for " ]	[ 2, 2, 1 ]	safe
[ "No matter what I do, my feet still end up very smelly and sweaty at the end of the day. Considering this, what are the absolute worst socks for someone like me? ", "No matter what I do, my feet still end up very smelly and sweaty at the end of the day. Considering this, what are the absolute worst socks for someone like me? ", "No matter what I do, my feet still end up very smelly and sweaty at the end of the day. Considering this, what are the absolute worst socks for someone like me? ", "No matter what I do, my feet still end up very smelly and sweaty at the end of the day. Considering this, what are the absolute worst socks for someone like me? ", "No matter what I do, my feet still end up very smelly and sweaty at the end of the day. Considering this, what are the absolute worst socks for someone like me? ", "No matter what I do, my feet still end up very smelly and sweaty at the end of the day. Considering this, what are the absolute worst socks for someone like me? ", "No matter what I do, my feet still end up very smelly and sweaty at the end of the day. Considering this, what are the absolute worst socks for someone like me? " ]	[ "Would definitely have to be high wool or thermal socks.\n\n\nPro tip try looking for socks with copper threaded in them. Copper is naturally bacteria resistant and it will help you conduct heat out of your feet more efficiently.\n\n7 year Active Duty Soldier. Boots every day for ~8-12 hrs a day. I know them feels bro.", "Cotton is the worst. Do not wear cotton socks, ever. There's no reason to even own a pair.\n\n[Here](https://darntough.com/). Get wool. Lifetime guarantee. I'm in Arizona, I wear nothing but wool socks, even all summer long - just get the thinner \"hiking\" socks. My feet don't smell, no blisters, no athlete's foot, nothing but smooth, soft, dry skin.\n\nGet a couple pairs. Try it out. You won't be disappointed.", "I've observed that staying in shoes for a long time contributes to the development of odor. When you get home from school/work, take your shoes off so that they can air out. Change your socks and/or wear slippers if you absolutely have to have something on your feet. Have different shoes for different purposes.", "Yes, you should always wear good socks for plenty of reasons. But your not actually treating the problem. Wash your feet (your whole body really) twice a day with black soap or Sulfated soap. [good brand hear](http://duduosum.com/order/shop/dudu-osun-black-soap/). And wear a new pair of socks every day for 2 weeks. Afterwards get new shoes which should stay funk free, at least if you keep using the soap. If you need to keep the shoes you should spray them both lisol and a dilute solution of black soap. Be sure to make sure it completely drys before wearing.\n\nWhats going on is BO good or bad is produced by the bacteria on your skin. Soaps especially antibacterial soaps kill 99.9% of bacteria. So as soon as your put your clothing back on you get repopulated with bacteria that produce foul odors. Sulfated soaps on the other hand leave more of the good bacteria a live. \nEventually with enough washing your body composition will change for the better. remember jackets don't get washed often and shoes never so they are reservoirs of recontamination. ", "What about trying fresh feet (same company that makes fresh balls)\nIt is a cream that when applied dries very quickly into a powder.\nhttp://freshballs.com/fresh-feet/", "One thing you can do if you have smelly feet is to purchase a shoe sterilizer. There is a device called Sterishoe that uses ultraviolet light to kill anything alive inside your shoes. Keeping the population of bacteria down should improve the overall smell of your feet and shoes at the end of the day, and as a bonus, it prolongs the life of your shoes and makes you less likely to contract toenail fungus. I also highly recommend using a shoe sterilizer before placing shoes in seasonal storage.", "Check the artificial content. Spandex, acrylic, polyester etc increase sweating. \n\nWool and cotton do not, however cotton will tend to trap heat in more.\n\nWool is your best sock type, but expensive.\n\nA foot bath of black tea will reduce foot sweating.\n\nMost men's shoes don't breathe well. Using a finishing nail, punch a series of holes along the arch and over the toes.\n\nShower nights and use an exfoliant on your feet. Or, a monthly Listerine foot bath will help.\n" ]	[ 8, 7, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1 ]	safe
[ "How to stop banana's from going bad within 3-4 days.\n There's only like a 2 day period where they are perfect! then all brown =(\n", "How to stop banana's from going bad within 3-4 days.\n There's only like a 2 day period where they are perfect! then all brown =(\n", "How to stop banana's from going bad within 3-4 days.\n There's only like a 2 day period where they are perfect! then all brown =(\n", "How to stop banana's from going bad within 3-4 days.\n There's only like a 2 day period where they are perfect! then all brown =(\n" ]	[ "Separate them when you get home, [don't leave them all connected.](http://www.isnare.com/?aid=893665&ca=Food+and+Drinks)", "I buy organic bananas, which always come with the group of stems in cling wrap. I started cutting them off at the end of the stem and leaving the cling wrap on and now they last almost a week longer. ", "Do you mean the outside gets brown spots? Because that's actually when you're supposed to eat them, and they're fine for quite a while after they start turning brown to be honest. Eating them when they're still greenish yellow can give you poop problems. Just eat them, the inside is fine. If the inside is turning brown that fast, I think you have some sort of produce freshness problem with your local store lol. \n\nBonus tip: even after they're a little too old to eat on their own, they're still perfect for banana bread.", "dont leave them all connected and put them in front of moving air, such as in front of a fan or near an open vent. The moving air will blow away any ethlyene (a gas created by the fruit causing the ripening process [Source](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ripening)) from the fruit causing it to stay unripened longer. " ]	[ 6, 2, 2, 1 ]	safe
[ "Help me sleep more! I can't sleep past 6 in the morning. The sun wakes me up, through my blinds. If not that, any small noise wakes me up. A crumple, a thud. Anything. My mom sleeps like this too, so I wonder if it might be genetic. What could I do to change my mentality to sleep better?", "Help me sleep more! I can't sleep past 6 in the morning. The sun wakes me up, through my blinds. If not that, any small noise wakes me up. A crumple, a thud. Anything. My mom sleeps like this too, so I wonder if it might be genetic. What could I do to change my mentality to sleep better?", "Help me sleep more! I can't sleep past 6 in the morning. The sun wakes me up, through my blinds. If not that, any small noise wakes me up. A crumple, a thud. Anything. My mom sleeps like this too, so I wonder if it might be genetic. What could I do to change my mentality to sleep better?", "Help me sleep more! I can't sleep past 6 in the morning. The sun wakes me up, through my blinds. If not that, any small noise wakes me up. A crumple, a thud. Anything. My mom sleeps like this too, so I wonder if it might be genetic. What could I do to change my mentality to sleep better?", "Help me sleep more! I can't sleep past 6 in the morning. The sun wakes me up, through my blinds. If not that, any small noise wakes me up. A crumple, a thud. Anything. My mom sleeps like this too, so I wonder if it might be genetic. What could I do to change my mentality to sleep better?", "Help me sleep more! I can't sleep past 6 in the morning. The sun wakes me up, through my blinds. If not that, any small noise wakes me up. A crumple, a thud. Anything. My mom sleeps like this too, so I wonder if it might be genetic. What could I do to change my mentality to sleep better?", "Help me sleep more! I can't sleep past 6 in the morning. The sun wakes me up, through my blinds. If not that, any small noise wakes me up. A crumple, a thud. Anything. My mom sleeps like this too, so I wonder if it might be genetic. What could I do to change my mentality to sleep better?" ]	[ "Have you tried black out curtains and/or an eye-mask? Even if it's a noise that actually wakes you, more light may be bringing you out of sleep.", "If any noise wake you up, then try going to sleep using a noise generator like [Noisli](http://noisli.com) - try with rain, thunderstorm and some Brown noise - it will relax you and it will also cover some other disturbing background noises.. just a tip ;)", "Go to bed earlier, and to help with that exercise and start turning off or dimming lights earlier. \n\nBut maybe you're just getting enough sleep anyway. ", "I'm also a very light sleeper and any tiny noise will wake me up. I sleep with a white noise machine and earplugs, that seems to do the trick and I can still hear my alarm.\n\nEarplugs are cheap, you can also try a white noise app on your phone.", "Go buy a bottle of melatonin. It's purpose is to \"support a restful sleep\" and it actually helps me become sleepy. Just chew a pill right before bedtime. It doesn't work when you aren't in bed or have a light on. Also drink a glass of tart black cherry juice which helps you sleep. Get some exercise everyday as well. ", "Did you try going to bed earlier? If that works, then you wake up at 6am and have a lot of hours of sunlight...", "I find that daily exercise helps with a stable sleep schedule. If I still have trouble sleeping I smoke an indica strain of cannabis before bed. " ]	[ 4, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 1 ]	safe
[ "What are some tips and tricks for figuring out why a closet stinks? I have a closet in my home that smells like something rotting, but I don't understand this because I don't have any food in it, just tools and other home maintenance supplies. All I can think of is that a rodent got in there and died. How should I go about investigating?", "What are some tips and tricks for figuring out why a closet stinks? I have a closet in my home that smells like something rotting, but I don't understand this because I don't have any food in it, just tools and other home maintenance supplies. All I can think of is that a rodent got in there and died. How should I go about investigating?", "What are some tips and tricks for figuring out why a closet stinks? I have a closet in my home that smells like something rotting, but I don't understand this because I don't have any food in it, just tools and other home maintenance supplies. All I can think of is that a rodent got in there and died. How should I go about investigating?", "What are some tips and tricks for figuring out why a closet stinks? I have a closet in my home that smells like something rotting, but I don't understand this because I don't have any food in it, just tools and other home maintenance supplies. All I can think of is that a rodent got in there and died. How should I go about investigating?", "What are some tips and tricks for figuring out why a closet stinks? I have a closet in my home that smells like something rotting, but I don't understand this because I don't have any food in it, just tools and other home maintenance supplies. All I can think of is that a rodent got in there and died. How should I go about investigating?" ]	[ "Take things out methodically, starting closest to the closet door, and inspect each item before removing it from the closet. Shake out the shoes, stick your hands in the pockets, inspect in detail. If you want to find it, you’re going to have to look at everything.\n\n", "Empty the closet, wait a few days and see if the smell improves. \n\nIf it doesn't, then you may have something in the walls or ceiling. Try an exterminator for a quote.", "Check the walls for dampness. My folks had a smell of rot in their bedroom for about a week and could not figure out what it was. Then my mom happened to brush up against the wall. It was damp and damaged and that's where the smell was coming from. The AC was leaking into the wall for who knows how long.", "You need help with logic?\n\nCloset stinks - empty is entirely. See if you find something responsible for the smell.\n\nIf you don’t then the smell is coming from somewhere else and you search again or get pest control involved.", "I think if it was a dead animal you'd definitely know.\nThat smell is unmistakable. \n\nMost likely it's something that got damp and moldy.\n\nThis could be behind the wall, or even a shoe that got wet and you forgot about. You can see some pretty gross mold infestations on peoples sandals/shoe liners that grew after getting wet and not being worn for a while. I had to throw a pair of sandals away from this exact thing , they got wet and then somehow one got pushed under my dresser. \n\nIt smelled like oxidized copper and a dirty jock strap had a baby. \n\nIf it smells metallic or \"earthy\" or smells like sweaty socks, it's mold." ]	[ 8, 6, 3, 1, 1 ]	safe
[ "How to start a conversation with a random person without it being awkward or creepy How do I make it sound natural and what are some things to say to start small talk without out it sounding weird.", "How to start a conversation with a random person without it being awkward or creepy How do I make it sound natural and what are some things to say to start small talk without out it sounding weird.", "How to start a conversation with a random person without it being awkward or creepy How do I make it sound natural and what are some things to say to start small talk without out it sounding weird.", "How to start a conversation with a random person without it being awkward or creepy How do I make it sound natural and what are some things to say to start small talk without out it sounding weird.", "How to start a conversation with a random person without it being awkward or creepy How do I make it sound natural and what are some things to say to start small talk without out it sounding weird.", "How to start a conversation with a random person without it being awkward or creepy How do I make it sound natural and what are some things to say to start small talk without out it sounding weird.", "How to start a conversation with a random person without it being awkward or creepy How do I make it sound natural and what are some things to say to start small talk without out it sounding weird.", "How to start a conversation with a random person without it being awkward or creepy How do I make it sound natural and what are some things to say to start small talk without out it sounding weird.", "How to start a conversation with a random person without it being awkward or creepy How do I make it sound natural and what are some things to say to start small talk without out it sounding weird.", "How to start a conversation with a random person without it being awkward or creepy How do I make it sound natural and what are some things to say to start small talk without out it sounding weird.", "How to start a conversation with a random person without it being awkward or creepy How do I make it sound natural and what are some things to say to start small talk without out it sounding weird.", "How to start a conversation with a random person without it being awkward or creepy How do I make it sound natural and what are some things to say to start small talk without out it sounding weird.", "How to start a conversation with a random person without it being awkward or creepy How do I make it sound natural and what are some things to say to start small talk without out it sounding weird." ]	[ "walk up, good posture, a natural smile. \n\nMake a comment about something obvious ' Wow it's really hot today isn't it'\n\nif they look at you and smile, 'yeah it is' then from there you can start to slowly integrate conversation, make sure to give eye contact and also stop eye contact. Constant eye contact is too much pressure, you gotta feel out how they feel about you. \n\nSometimes it's awkward because they don't want to talk to ANYONE, in those cases, stop eye contact and find some reason to walk away, smile and say 'see you! have a good day'\n\n", "This is a bit long, see if you get something out of this, if not read the first paragraph and do it.\n\nTip 1 (the most important tip): Practice. No one starts out good and you will come across as awkward the first few times. None of the ideas in this thread will mean anything unless you try them, so get out there and practice.\n\nStarting conversations: Using any of the ideas here, weather, clothes, being busy, free, excited about something. Anything can be used to start a conversation. I usually use a \"So what are you up to?, What's up with you\", a \"How are you finding the hot/cold/wet/dry weather?\" also works (the starter can be anything).\n\nLet's talk about awkwardness. This is the first point where it might set in:\n\n>You:\"How are you finding the cold weather?\"\n\n>Them:\"Okay I guess\"\n\n>Awkward\n\nThe problem here is that you may have misheard their response, you heard \"Okay I guess\", they actually said \"Okay I guess...\", your response is not meant to be \"...\" (staring blankly). It is supposed to be \"Okay?\" or \"You don't like cold?\" or \"What weather do you like?\" or \"I actually like cold\" or \"the other day I was...\" (notice how it is very, very flexible).\n\nContinuing conversations: This was touched upon in the awkwardness part. Initially most people don't know how to continue a conversation even though as pointed out you can talk about almost anything. So it is now up to you to either start telling a story or continue light questions. I have done both of them at least 60 times to 50+ different people (most of whom I didn't know beforehand) and they work about equally well, you will get a feel of which to use when as you practice.\n\n* Continue light questions: This tends to work better when you are with a confident person (or a shy person who trusts you, such as when you meet an old friend). Simply put you ask about things that people wouldn't mind being under their global profile: \"pictured above: larrythetomato, who prefers cold weather to hot weather\", \"pictured above: larrythetomato, has 3 siblings\". Never ask about politics or religion. Other things like family, weather, contextually appropriate preferences are okay. If you keep doing this, they will start to talk longer about a subject, and this means you are ready for the next phase.\n\n* Start telling a story: This works better when you are talking to a shy person (roughly 80-90% of people). It is exactly as described, \"Can you cook?\" \"The other day I was trying to make a .... [describe the process, emphasise details for men, feelings for women]\". They will slowly start to add (as you make mistakes, or forget what something is called, or when they did something similar). After they ask a few questions, you can stop your story and start asking them about something they said to get to the next phase. You can always return to the story if you prematurely ~~ejac~~ advanced.\n\nLet's talk about creepiness: creepiness is a very specific feeling that happens when you are 'sexually' escalating too fast. This means that you are touching physically or conversationally on a topic before the other person is ready. You don't talk about sex or touch someones chest as you first meet them, but it might be appropriate 8 hours in when they are on your bed. If you are interested in this topic, google the appropriate terms. You can always fix creepy situations. People will always give significant, blatant push back if you go too far: If you suddenly ask them a sensitive topic they will stop for unusually long before replying (or say that this is wierd), if you touch them inappropriately they will freeze up: try this on one of your friends, grab their wrist, they will freak out temporarily because wrist comes after shoulder/back (the least sexual parts), arms and hands (shaking) should be touched before wrists. You counter this by taking a step back, for touch it might be a literally step back, for conversation, ask about a lighter topic. Another example is if you were unlucky enough to be ambushed by a Jehova's Witness you will know the same creepy feeling: talking about religion comes after a few hours of conversation, it isn't a conversation starter.\n\nPhase 3: Bonding through questioning and alternating stories. You become their friend when they tell you a lot about them, and vice versa for them becoming your friend. Once you are comfortable with each other (which usually involves you breaking the ice), you want to ask them more sensitive questions such as what things they like or what they are aiming for, what their aspirations or passions are. You will also do the same when they ask you.\n\nAnother Tip: We all have an internal dialog (basically the train of though in your head). Slow it down to a flowing talking speed (including pauses). Then when you need to talk, you pretty much just say what is on your mind as you think it. It took me around 2-3 months to slow it down (consciously stopping my thought, then replaying it at a normal speed sometimes even saying it softly), now it comes second nature, and I can also converse with strangers easily (instead of thinking faster than I speak and getting jumbled up).\n\nTL;DR: a simple walk through of conversation, or just get out there and practice till you get better.", "I can't stand it myself, but the current and forthcoming weather and the price of gasoline seem to always be popular.", "Note to all replies - this depends on where you are. There is a minority of people in London for example who wouldn't give you a weird look if you came up to them out of the blue and started talking", "I generally find that people genuinely want to help others. Using the following has never failed for me: 'Excuse me. I'm very sorry to bother you. I was hoping you might be able to help me with XXX' The XXX can be anything: directions, advice on a good restaurant, preferably something that the person looks like they would be good at, as this also reinforces their self-image.\n\nThen say 'Thanks, my name is /u/flying_fat_guy. You sure helped me out' If they're male you can put your hand out for a handshake, if female, probably best to let them make that decision.\n\nYou've now made them feel better about themselves by reinforcing their self image and doing something good for someone else, introduced yourself, and given them the opportunity to continue the conversation.", "Compliments. If I look at you and think, \"Damn, I love their outfit/hair/cute dog\", I will tell you so. A lot of times people's faces will just light up and a conversation starts from there. Two caveats: don't comment on something creepy (a la \"Nice rack!\"), and it has to be genuine.", "Take a deep breath. Make your approach. And start blabbering with a clear and audible voice. Just don't forget to smile and you'll be fine. People generally don't care to listen to your first few lines, they don't matter, they are just \"openers\" so you can get someones attention. After the opener then you lay down your topic of conversation.", "Pick something relatable and disarming. I've always found that compliments on someone's appearance can be taking badly - either by them thinking you're a creep, disregarding it, or otherwise ignoring it, but I've never seen someone smack down a nice clothing compliment. Find a part of their outfit that sticks out (for businessmen, usually ties or shoes are a great one), a scarf, hat, a shirt if it has something relatable (a band you're knowledge about, an interest you share, etc.)\n\nStart with \"Excuse me, sir/ma'am.\" to get their attention, but don't make physical contact to get it. I've always hated the \"tapping on shoulder\" thing.\n\nOnce they acknowledge you, simply say \"I just wanted to let you know that I really like that scarf/tie/whatever.\" They'll probably say thank you, be a bit disarmed, and in a better mood for having someone notice. Lead the conversation from there, \"Where did you get it?\", or if they already answered that with the previous response, \"You definitely have better taste than I do.\" \n\nConversations don't have to be long, or deep. Don't overstay your welcome when talking to a stranger, be conscious that they may have somewhere to be or something to do. Read their body language to get a feel for these things.\n\nI think I've never made a stranger happier than the time I complimented a gentleman on his shoes in line at a coffee shop. You can sometimes tell when people take pride in certain things, and for this man it was definitely his shoes. Professional-looking, polished, and a great pair of Oxfords overall. There wasn't much more to it than that, just basically what was said above and a \"Well, that's all I wanted to tell you, I hope you have a great day!\", but he left the cafe looking considerably happier.\n\nWeather ", "Just do it. I usually break the ice with some weird, out of the blue question, like: why is the sky blue, really? Or like - who would win in a fight - a pterodactyl or a lambeosaurus?", "I work as a bank teller, and one of my go-to questions is asking if the have big plans for the weekend(or if they did anything fun over the previous weekend). It's harmless and can help you find out quite a bit about them. \n\nThis certainly isn't a question to ask a random stranger to start a conversation, but one to use once the ice is broken. ", "I think more important than the content (which is usually, upon talking to someone new, fairly trivial) is the manner. Make it friendly and not needy. You don't want to scare someone off by making them think that you want something from them or that you are desperate for human contact. (Though, granted, much of us are starved for genuine communication. Even still, we must interact within parameters.)Try the manner of, \"I'm a human and you're a human. Let's chat about our common humanness!\" ", "I do this pretty much everyday.\n\nSee someone you gotta interact with. Figure out something on common ground, easy topics are the weather, time of day, or local events. If you're both waiting for something, talk about that but nothing too personal. Sometimes I just use easy starter templates which mean nothing but are a way to say stuff. For example; \"yawn excuse me, just tired today. One of those long days ya know?\" I'm not really tired, it's just an excuse to say words which hopefully are met with a response. Typically this ends up as a convo about work or sleep schedules or stresseful things and if you're smooth you can direct this convo nearly anywhere. Do this to cashiers, people standing behind you in line, pretty much anyone you may have to spend more than 1 minute with or might see often. Asking about tattoos is bold but most of the time welcomed. Commenting on something they're wearing can be tricky but works very well if you target the right thing, especially if it's something you know about but don't be too into it. That's weird if you're spouting facts and trivia from the get go. I once saw a cashier girl with a Dr. Who necklace; now I don't know anything about Dr. Who, but I am a nerd and I commented on it and redirected to convo to Back to the Future and next time I saw her I continued that convo and got her Facebook info from her. Dated her for 3 months. It really isn't hard... Just kinda nerve racking the first 10 or 12 times you just start talking to someone randomly", "Compliment them on something they own. \n\n\"Hey! I love your shirt\"\n\"Thank you!\"\n\"Do you mind me asking where you got it?\"\n\"ooo walmart actually\"\n\"Really? It's surprising what you can find at walmart\"\n\nand the conversation usually goes on and on " ]	[ 16, 11, 4, 3, 3, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 ]	safe
[ "Best way to tuck in your shirt. I noticed when I was tucking in my dress shirt this morning that I can never seem to get the back and sides to not bulge out. Anyone have any techniques they use to help get that clean tuck in?", "Best way to tuck in your shirt. I noticed when I was tucking in my dress shirt this morning that I can never seem to get the back and sides to not bulge out. Anyone have any techniques they use to help get that clean tuck in?", "Best way to tuck in your shirt. I noticed when I was tucking in my dress shirt this morning that I can never seem to get the back and sides to not bulge out. Anyone have any techniques they use to help get that clean tuck in?", "Best way to tuck in your shirt. I noticed when I was tucking in my dress shirt this morning that I can never seem to get the back and sides to not bulge out. Anyone have any techniques they use to help get that clean tuck in?", "Best way to tuck in your shirt. I noticed when I was tucking in my dress shirt this morning that I can never seem to get the back and sides to not bulge out. Anyone have any techniques they use to help get that clean tuck in?", "Best way to tuck in your shirt. I noticed when I was tucking in my dress shirt this morning that I can never seem to get the back and sides to not bulge out. Anyone have any techniques they use to help get that clean tuck in?" ]	[ "definitely tuck shirt then zip pants, but i bet your shirt is too big. consider a tailor or buying slim fit shirts, then you won't have extra material on the back and sides. ", "Tuck in shirt, unzip pants, put your hand through the zipper, and pull all sides of the shirt down. Remove hand, zip, belt, and strut the fuck out.", "The bulge probably is there because you are a slim-fit person wearing a non-fitted shirt. I used to have that problem, but it wasn't an issue when the baggy look was normal. \nThe best option is to get fitted shirts. \nAnother thing you can try is [shirt stays.](http://www.amazon.com/Black-Military-Shirt-Straight-Stirrup/dp/B005FGLVQG) \nIf you're looking for a free solution, you can try to fold a pleat into your shirt at the belt line. Just pinch the shirt in the area of your first belt loop on either side, pull toward the middle to get the slack out, then fold it outward. This isn't a great solution, but it might prevent it from feeling and looking bunched up at the waist. ", "pull up your pants. unzip them. fold them down all the way around so they are creased at the same height as the bottom of the zipper. tuck shirt. unfold pants up to a position where they can be zipped.", "If you have a tab-style closure on your pants (kind of like [this](http://i22.ebayimg.com/04/i/001/1b/6c/3766_1.JPG)), I have found that it helps keep things neat and orderly to unbutton one shirt button just below the waistline of the pants, hook the hook through it, then fasten the bar on the other side, effectively sandwiching the material of your shirt. This keeps your shirt (in the front, at least) from working its way up and out of the tuck as you stand and sit throughout the day.", "Fitted shirts and stays are good points but as weird as this sound sometime I just go full retard and tuck my shirt into my underwear. It's a trick we used in the military. Tighty Whiteys work well, I have a slew of shirts that are long and I tuck them all the way through so excess comes out the top of the thighs. Give it a small tug, pull up your pants adjusting your underwear to ensure it can't be seen and adjust the center line so the separation in front isn't apparent. " ]	[ 2, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1 ]	safe
[ "How to stop biting your nails. I have been having a nail biting problem ever since I was little. I have tried practically everything. I have even tried hypnosis a couple times. Still nothing.", "How to stop biting your nails. I have been having a nail biting problem ever since I was little. I have tried practically everything. I have even tried hypnosis a couple times. Still nothing.", "How to stop biting your nails. I have been having a nail biting problem ever since I was little. I have tried practically everything. I have even tried hypnosis a couple times. Still nothing.", "How to stop biting your nails. I have been having a nail biting problem ever since I was little. I have tried practically everything. I have even tried hypnosis a couple times. Still nothing.", "How to stop biting your nails. I have been having a nail biting problem ever since I was little. I have tried practically everything. I have even tried hypnosis a couple times. Still nothing.", "How to stop biting your nails. I have been having a nail biting problem ever since I was little. I have tried practically everything. I have even tried hypnosis a couple times. Still nothing.", "How to stop biting your nails. I have been having a nail biting problem ever since I was little. I have tried practically everything. I have even tried hypnosis a couple times. Still nothing.", "How to stop biting your nails. I have been having a nail biting problem ever since I was little. I have tried practically everything. I have even tried hypnosis a couple times. Still nothing.", "How to stop biting your nails. I have been having a nail biting problem ever since I was little. I have tried practically everything. I have even tried hypnosis a couple times. Still nothing.", "How to stop biting your nails. I have been having a nail biting problem ever since I was little. I have tried practically everything. I have even tried hypnosis a couple times. Still nothing.", "How to stop biting your nails. I have been having a nail biting problem ever since I was little. I have tried practically everything. I have even tried hypnosis a couple times. Still nothing.", "How to stop biting your nails. I have been having a nail biting problem ever since I was little. I have tried practically everything. I have even tried hypnosis a couple times. Still nothing." ]	[ "I just started to stop doing this. I don't know what your situation is like, but I'll relay what I'm doing/did. I recently read something about the nature of habits, and how habits are characterized by a trigger, response, reward pattern. IIRC, it said that replacing the response was key.\n\nSo I applied this to nail biting. I would bite when identifying a prime target to be bitten off, so I instead grabbed a nail clipper and clipped the nail down to a nice shape (having a nail clipper readily available is crucial for this). I found that having the nail cut to an even shape really helped to reduce the urge; I guess a trigger for me was uneven shapes, so aesthetically pleasing ones didn't trigger the urge. I screwed up a few times, but eventually I got to the point where most of my nails were about the same length and shape, a reward feeling that is much better than biting. Even typing this serves as a pleasant reminder as the nails tap pleasantly on the keys (given the appropriate angle). \n\nI'm trying to apply the same kind of approach to another similar habit of mine: seemingly a mild trichotillomania where I pull out hairs from my face (usually around my jaw and chin), especially since having unbitten nails makes this pulling easier to do. I'm not sure whether my trigger here is if I notice a particularly prominent hair (an issue exacerbated by previous pulling) or if I discover I'm able to grip a hair with my nails. In any case, I have a portable shaver handy to remove the temptation when I notice it, and I'm hoping that once I refrain long enough for it to grow evenly, the temptation will be lesser. It'll take longer to see how well that works.\n\nI've been told (and I can't attest to the reliability of the source) that any habitual behavior (including the lack of practicing a habit) is generally well-established after two weeks of persistence. I think it's been about that long since I (mostly) stopped biting, and at this point I have no desire to destroy the beautiful oeuvre that is the tips of my fingers.", "I was a nail biter my whole life until my early twenties. I had bitten my nails so badly that my nail beds were damaged and are much shorter to this day than those of a non-biter.\n\n/u/ginopono has given some of the best advice at maintaining unbitten nails. Keeping your nails well-manicured will almost certainly encourage you to not bite, but if you're like I was, you never let yourself have enough nails to actually take care of, biting even at the dry, scratchy skin of the nail bed in the absence of actual nail.\n\nThe biggest help for me was to put a deterrent on my nails that would alert me to my behavior. There are commercially available products such as \"No Bite\", \"Hoof Hands\", \"Thum\", etc that have a disgusting, bitter taste. You apply these to the remaining nail, and the fingertips too. If you find yourself biting, you'll know immediately because you'll want to vomit. Bear in mind that if the urge is strong enough, you might eventually get used to/build a tolerance to a particular product. It is advisable to switch brands regularly, as they tend to have a different taste.\n\nIf you still can't keep yourself from putting your fingers in your mouth, there's the nuclear option: a physical barrier to biting. Depending on how you spend your days, and whether you need fine control of your fingertips, you can use either bandaids or gloves. Wrap each fingertip in a bandaid if it won't interfere with your work or draw too much attention. Wear gloves when you're driving or during times when you're idle and likely to bite. You'll be amazed at how easy it is to not bite when you can't actually get to your fingertips.\n\nAs soon as you have any nails past the nail bed, get yourself a four way buffing block and file, buff and polish the recovering nails when you feel like biting. Try especially not to bite the best nails, and use all your distraction, redirection and barrier techniques on the remaining nails. Keep your hands busy; it's hard to bite when your hands are moving. With enough effort, you could even swap the bad habit with a good habit, replacing biting with something else beneficial to relieve your stress. Need to bite? Go for a jog. Get a stress ball. Practice drawing or doodling.\n\nOver time, hopefully, you could find relief like I did.", "paint your nails. use a clear if you dont want the color. as long as you remember to paint them, you will be reminded that you are trying to stop biting your nails when you get the bad tasting varnish.", "I went the other way. I have mastered the art of nails biting. After biting my nails look better than after using nails clipper.", "I have a tendency to quit things cold turkey and have no issue, but I supplemented this one with done techniques just to make sure.\n\nI was sick and tired of not having any nails and having my fingers look mangled. So, I kept nail clippers on hand as well as I munched on some Sun flower seeds to keep my mouth occupied. \n\nI broke the habit with ease, but it's a matter of ridding yourself of the oral stimulation and the stimulation to your fingers/hands.", "Personally, I think you need to work out why you should stop biting your nails and if that's something you really want to do.\n\nSounds to me like if you've tried hypnosis, somewhere deep inside you don't actually want to give it up.\n\nLet's be honest... I should probably stop picking my nose and eating it. I don't do it when people are around. But I do occasionally do it. I have no idea why. But I'm not worried by it. Is it socially unacceptable? Hell yes. But I don't care. Heck, I think my immune system is getting a good workout and remaining nice and strong.\n\nTL;DR If you really want to stop biting your nails you will find away. If you don't, stuff the haters. It's your body and your life and it isn't affecting anybody in a harmful way.", "My mom once told me if I didn't stop biting my nails she was gonna jam my fingers in cat shit every day until I stopped. Classic", "Lots of success stories at [/r/RedditLaqueristas](http://www.reddit.com/r/RedditLaqueristas). Search for \"biting.\"\n[Here's a post](http://www.reddit.com/r/RedditLaqueristas/comments/1tyr3c/finally_ready_to_stop_biting_my_nails_but_i_could/) with your same question that has several suggestions - NOT all nail polish-related.\n\nGood luck!", "I started to keeping nail clippers everywhere so that they are always near me. Any time I have an urge to bite my nails, I would go use a clipper instead and just trim the little piece that I would have bitten. This did less damage to my fingers and so the nails started to grow back. Eventually my nails are all healed and they look so much better now.\n\nI still have to keep trimming and keep them neat or else I'll go back to biting again, but I'm no where as obsessed about them as before. I think the irritation due to nail damage actually draws my attention to my fingers more frequently, which causes me to want to bite them more often.\n\n\n\n", "I had this problem my entire childhood. Once I got older I started filing my nails down to an even shape. Prevents me from biting. Keep a nail clipper and nail filer available, everywhere, home, work, car, etc. ", "Hello, I have recently quit biting my nails. I am 22 and have bit them my whole life. I was like the worst one ever at it and this includes messing with the skin around my nails. I would go to the casino lose all my money and then bite my nails so bad. It got to the point to where I was like if I'm gonna keep losing my money I'm at least gonna have my nails. I just got fed up with the way my fingers looked it was embarrassing. Honestly isn't not hard to quit biting them at all. One day I just made a decision and stuck to it. Now I use finger nail clippers haha. Also I started associating my fingers nails being long (or normal) with everything in my life being okay, and short nails with \"I have fucked up\" I'm trying to give y'all some good advice I'm not sure if this will help. But trust me, if I can do it (you have to understand I am the one person on this earth who would never ever ever ever ever ever be able to quick, you have no fucking idea) you can do it it's easy as fuck. Just look at your nasty fingers what are you doing? Grow up and just relax! It's amazing to not bite your finger nails! You are like 100% more stress free all the time once you stop. Quit biting your nails AND SEE IF IT DONT CHANGE YO MOTHA FUCKIN LIFE! it will I promise. Hope this helps even a little bit. If you read all this then thank you, and you will have good luck in anything you want to do. Good bye ", "I found that my problem was that my hands needed to be busy. I got a fidget ring and it helped me cut back a lot. \n\nThere's some good ones to choose from here: \n\nhttp://www.kinektdesign.com/product-gear-ring.php" ]	[ 9, 4, 3, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 0 ]	safe
[ "How to sort out a bag of coins from foreign countries? I have a bag of foreign country coins that my mother kept when she was traveling her whole life. Most of the coins are mixed together and there aren’t any markings/tags whatsoever on which country they’re from. What is the best way to sort out all the coins of different countries into respective groupings? \n\nThanks in advance", "How to sort out a bag of coins from foreign countries? I have a bag of foreign country coins that my mother kept when she was traveling her whole life. Most of the coins are mixed together and there aren’t any markings/tags whatsoever on which country they’re from. What is the best way to sort out all the coins of different countries into respective groupings? \n\nThanks in advance" ]	[ "It’s not automated, but Google Lens can be used on the Google app to quickly identify the coin’s origin using your camera", "I have a similar collection of coins that I occasionally take out and sort just for the fun of it. I can understand this isn't your own collection, so it's probably not as interesting to you, but you may find there's a good deal of OCD satisfaction to be derived from doing it by hand, one coin at a time.\n\n" ]	[ 5, 5 ]	safe
[ "What are the best answers / tips to acing a job interview? My sister has a job interview soon at her dream job after a decade at a crappy one and needs life pro tips on getting the job?", "What are the best answers / tips to acing a job interview? My sister has a job interview soon at her dream job after a decade at a crappy one and needs life pro tips on getting the job?", "What are the best answers / tips to acing a job interview? My sister has a job interview soon at her dream job after a decade at a crappy one and needs life pro tips on getting the job?", "What are the best answers / tips to acing a job interview? My sister has a job interview soon at her dream job after a decade at a crappy one and needs life pro tips on getting the job?", "What are the best answers / tips to acing a job interview? My sister has a job interview soon at her dream job after a decade at a crappy one and needs life pro tips on getting the job?", "What are the best answers / tips to acing a job interview? My sister has a job interview soon at her dream job after a decade at a crappy one and needs life pro tips on getting the job?", "What are the best answers / tips to acing a job interview? My sister has a job interview soon at her dream job after a decade at a crappy one and needs life pro tips on getting the job?", "What are the best answers / tips to acing a job interview? My sister has a job interview soon at her dream job after a decade at a crappy one and needs life pro tips on getting the job?", "What are the best answers / tips to acing a job interview? My sister has a job interview soon at her dream job after a decade at a crappy one and needs life pro tips on getting the job?", "What are the best answers / tips to acing a job interview? My sister has a job interview soon at her dream job after a decade at a crappy one and needs life pro tips on getting the job?", "What are the best answers / tips to acing a job interview? My sister has a job interview soon at her dream job after a decade at a crappy one and needs life pro tips on getting the job?", "What are the best answers / tips to acing a job interview? My sister has a job interview soon at her dream job after a decade at a crappy one and needs life pro tips on getting the job?", "What are the best answers / tips to acing a job interview? My sister has a job interview soon at her dream job after a decade at a crappy one and needs life pro tips on getting the job?", "What are the best answers / tips to acing a job interview? My sister has a job interview soon at her dream job after a decade at a crappy one and needs life pro tips on getting the job?", "What are the best answers / tips to acing a job interview? My sister has a job interview soon at her dream job after a decade at a crappy one and needs life pro tips on getting the job?", "What are the best answers / tips to acing a job interview? My sister has a job interview soon at her dream job after a decade at a crappy one and needs life pro tips on getting the job?", "What are the best answers / tips to acing a job interview? My sister has a job interview soon at her dream job after a decade at a crappy one and needs life pro tips on getting the job?" ]	[ "always have questions at the end! my favorite is 'is there anything that is cauing you hesitancy about my candidacy for this job?' \n\nit gives you a chance to explain yourself if they have any immediate doubts. has definitely gotten me a job or two.", "Currently interviewing for jobs and I find that what helps is having a list of STAR responses to behavioural interview questions so that I can tie back the questions to my experience. If you Google STAR method for interviewing you’ll find resources that explain it far better than me :)", "Trust me here: \n1.\tKnow something about the company! Try to learn their products, culture, time in business, locations, founders, etc. \n2.\tFollow up, and do so many times until you’re told yes or no. If you do t get hired, reapply. Make sure they know you’re name. Worst case is you don’t ever get hired, but you’re only doing this because you haven’t been hired yet so there is no risk. (It’s not as annoying as you might think to have some eager for a job)\n3.\tAsk in the interview when they will be making the decision. \n4.\tfocus all answers on what you bring to the table and how you will contribute to the company. Never say “I’m looking for stability and a place to retire from with good benefits”, instead say “I’m very detail oriented, and hate to leave things incomplete. It seems (or “I know”) that this aligns with your company’s values/needs/culture/product/ reputation (whatever fits). I can’t imagine working anywhere else that I would be a better fit!\n5.\tmake it clear you don’t just want ‘a’ job, you want ‘THIS’ job. It’s your dream job!", "Have pre-prepared answers for the following questions and tweak your answers based on the role you're interviewing for: \n\nSo tell us about yourself - they want a brief career summary but also highlight parts of your career you've really enjoyed that are relevant to the role.\n\nWhat do you know about what we do? This question is so they know you've at least done a cursory scroll through their website. \n\nWhat are your strengths and weaknesses? Be honest about both but when it comes to weaknesses explain the strategies you have in place to support yourself.\n\nFinally, remember you're interviewing them as much as they're interviewing you. Ask about the hiring manager's leadership style and what the culture of the organisation is like. Shows you're discerning and actively looking for a job to truly engage in.", "The best thing is to be prepared to answer the tough questions .\n\n1. Tell Me About Yourself.\nThis is one of the first questions you are likely to be asked. Be prepared to talk about yourself, and why you're an ideal candidate for the position. The interviewer wants to know why you're an excellent fit for the job.\n\nTry to answer questions about yourself without giving too much, or too little, personal information. You can start by sharing some of your personal interests and experiences that don't relate directly to work, such as a favorite hobby or a brief account of where you grew up, your education, and what motivates you.\n\n2. Why Are You the Best Person for the Job?\nAre you the best candidate for the job? The hiring manager wants to know whether you have all the required qualifications. Be prepared to explain why you're the applicant who should be hired. \n\nMake your response a confident, concise, focused sales pitch that explains what you have to offer and why you should get the job. This is a good time to review the qualifications and the requirements in the job listing, so you can craft a response that aligns with what the interviewer is looking for. \n\n3. Why Do You Want This Job?\nWhy are you a good fit for the position? What would you accomplish if you were hired? This interview question gives you an opportunity to show the interviewer what you know about the job and the company, so take time beforehand to thoroughly research the company, its products, services, culture, and mission.\n\nBe specific about what makes you a good fit for this role, and mention aspects of the company and position that appeal to you most.\n\n4. How Has Your Experience Prepared You for This Role?\nHiring managers use this question to learn how your previous work experience and educational background fit the job. To prepare to respond, make a list of the most relevant qualifications you have and match them to the requirements listed in the job description.\n\nIt's important to explain how your experience will help the employer if you were to be hired. You can use the STAR interview method to prepare examples to share with the interviewer. You don't need to memorize your answers, but do be ready to share what you've accomplished in your previous roles.\n\n5. Why Are You Leaving (or Have Left) Your Job?\nBe prepared with a response to this question. You'll need to give an answer that’s honest and reflects your specific circumstances but keeps it positive. Even if you quit under challenging circumstances, now isn't the best time to share what could be construed as too much information with the interviewer.\n\nThe interviewer wants to know why you left your job and why you want to work for their company. When asked about why you are moving on from your current position, stick with the facts, be direct, and focus your answer on the future, especially if your departure wasn't under the best circumstances. \n\n6. What Is Your Greatest Strength?\nThis is one of the questions that employers almost always ask to determine how well you are qualified for the position. When you are asked about your greatest strengths, it's important to discuss the attributes that qualify you for that specific job, and that will set you apart from other candidates.\n\nWhen you're answering this question, remember to “show” rather than “tell.” For example, rather than stating that you are an excellent problem solver, instead tell a story that demonstrates this, ideally drawing on an anecdote from your professional experience.\n\n7. What Is Your Greatest Weakness?\nAnother typical question that interviewers will ask is about your weaknesses. Do your best to frame your answers around positive aspects of your skills and abilities as an employee, turning seeming “weaknesses” into strengths.\n\nThis question is an opportunity to show the hiring manager that you're well qualified for the job. In addition to learning whether you've got the right credentials, the hiring manager wants to know whether you can take on challenges and learn new tasks.\n\n8. How Do You Handle Stress and Pressure?\nWhat do you do when things don’t go smoothly at work? How do you deal with difficult situations? The employer wants to know how you handle workplace stress.\n\nDo you work well in high-stress situations? Do you thrive on pressure, or would you prefer a more low-key job? What do you do when something goes wrong?\n\nAvoid claiming that you never, or rarely, experience stress. Rather, formulate your answer in a way that acknowledges workplace stress and explains how you’ve overcome it, or even used it to your advantage.\n\n9. What Are Your Salary Expectations?\nWhat are you looking for in terms of salary? Questions about money are always tricky to answer. You don't want to sell yourself short or price yourself out of a job offer. In some locations, employers are legally prohibited from asking you about salary history—but they can ask how much you expect to get paid.\n\nDo your research before the meeting so that you’ll be prepared to name a salary (or salary range) if you’re asked. There are several free online salary calculators that can provide you with a reasonable range based on your job title, employer, experience, skills, and location.\n\n10. What Are Goals for the Future?\nAre you a job hopper? Or do you plan on staying with the company, at least for a while? Where do you envision your career going? Do your plans for the future match the career path for someone typically hired for this position?\n\nThis question is designed to find out if you’re going to stick around or move on as soon as you find a better opportunity. Keep your answer focused on the job and the company, and reiterate to the interviewer that the position aligns with your long-term goals.\n\nCr", "Read the job description and person specification. And make sure to answer the questions with examples of what they are looking for in the job spec.", "I always prepare for interviews by going through the job description and writing down examples of each requirement including a metric. This way you are showing that you have experience and showing the results (improved efficiency by x% or entered x items). With practice, you can talk about these achievements in response to questions not asking specifically about your experience. For example, “Why are you looking to change positions?” “I am passionate about data analysis and I do not do much data analysis in my current position. I have used my skills to bring in $X.”\nGood luck!", "Ask THEM questions it shows you really want the job. A dream job still sucks if you're doing with people that suck or at a company that sucks. Here are the ones I ask for IT.\n\nNow that we’ve talked about my qualifications and the job, do you have any concerns about me being successful in this position?\n\nDescribe the company culture?\n\nWhat do you enjoy most about working here?\n\nWhat are the biggest IT challenges that your team faces today?\n\nHow does this company define and measure success?\n\nWill I work closely with a team or is this position more on your own? (if team) in a couple of words describe the team.\n\nWhat’s the most important thing I can accomplish in the first 60 days?\n\nHow do you expect the company to change over the next few years?\n\nBy what date do you hope to make someone an offer?", "Preparation is of course advised. But try to not be over rehearsed with responses. It is important to be natural and authentic self. It is equally important for the interviewer to like you along with you being qualified for the job. And usually people like others when they are themselves, since majority of the world is full of nice people.", "1. Cater the resume for the position. Use keywords from the job description will ensure you at least make it to the interview process\n\n2. Always formulate any response to a question in the context that you already work at the position. It puts people in the mindset that you already have the job. (i.e. \"to solve this problem we should do xyz\")\n\n3. Always talk about your experience in the context of the job you're applying for. \n\n4. If it's a professional/career dress as professionally as possible. If it's job in retail or something blue collar, dress like how their employees do. (For an interview at walmart, where blue and slacks)\n\n5. ALWAYS ask questions when they give you the chance. Asking things like \"What are your expectations for me in this position\", \"What are the next steps for the interview process\", \"What is the culture like in the office\", \"what are some immediate issues that need to be addressed\", etc. I'd google some good ones and have them written down to remember. \n\n5. Don't sell your self short or try to temper expectations. You're literally selling yourself here. \n\n6. If possible, meet the boss or interviewers in person beforehand, make yourself a known presence, begin forming those relationships. You'll stand a better chance against other interviewees.\n\n7. Always bring enough copies of resumes, cover letters, and reference letters for anyone at the interview, including yourself. \n\n8. Don't be nervous! Try to put yourself in a good mindset, if possible try to start the interview with some small talk, you want to set yourself the expectation that this is a good experience. \n\n9. Don't ramble. Sometimes nervous people will ramble or lose focus. Provide a good answer to a question, and feel free to use anecdotes or real world examples, but don't lose sight of the original question or talk to personally. \n\nin no particular order. I've been through a lot of interviews and have been in and part of hiring committees.", "if there are more than one interviewer, make sure to extend a handshake to each of them. Make sure to try to stay positive and no matter what act like youre happy to be there.", "Two big things I see when interviewing people:\n\n1. Practice as much as possible. Actually speak your answers out loud when you practice. Have a friend ask top/common interview questions. Find a place that will do mock interviews. Practice, practice, practice.\n\n2. Have questions to ask at the end. You can ask just about anything you want but so many people botch this. Don't ask something that is on a website or could be easy googled. Ask about the interviewer - why they joined company/org, what they like best about the job, what advice they would give to someone starting in the role. Get creative.", "Know the company. Know all the companies in your field and have some idea of what they do for their customers. The first contact will give you some direction, so book up for the second.\n\nI have to admit I used everything I could learn from the first contact and totally faked the second from skimming a few text books, but I learned I could do what they needed and ended up with a nice career.", "I’d say have a great answer prepared about why you’re interested in working there. Example: I’ve heard great things about xyz company, and I read on your website that you give back to the community and that’s really important to me as well", "If they ask “What are some point of weakness you may have” or another form of the question. Answer but make sure you have a “however”. For example. “I am sometimes held back by my passion for perfection. This can cause some tension when things are not just so. HOWEVER I have found that by toning down my perfectionism, I am able to have high standards while still allowing productive conversation”\n\nAlso, never say “I feel.” (“I feel that I am a good fit…”) always say “I am”", "Have the confidence that the interview goes both ways. Be confident to even tell the interviewer you are interviewing the company as much as they are interviewing you. Ask the interviewer why they like the work at this business. Gl", "Remind her to START the interview with this question: \n\nThank you for taking the time to meet/speak with me (first name). I’m excited to get started and learn more about your company as well as this position and discuss how I may or may not be able to add value. But before we get started, I’m curious to know, what was it about my resume or background that made you decide to speak with me? \nThe interviewer will tell her EXACTLY what to focus on throughout the entire interview. \n\n\nThen remind her to END the interview with this question:\n\nThank you again for taking the time to meet with me and for providing more light on \nthe position as well as telling me more about yourself. Before we wrap up, I want to ask: \nIs there anything about my experience, or any of my answers that concerns you about \nmy ability to perform this job at a high-level, or to move onto the next round of the \ninterview process? If so, I’d love the opportunity to clarify or confirm any of your \nhesitations.\n\nThis gives her insights into anything she needs to clarify or address and demonstrates a high EQ to her interviewer:) \n\n\nFor all the stuff in between, she can use this interview playbook: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Jmv8\\_YT2HI4ZA\\_Od7DrOHPtVT3aRc55T/view" ]	[ 16, 12, 10, 10, 9, 3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 ]	safe
[ "How to really get over someone Im in a really weird position with myself, so i thought maybe someone out here had something similiar and could share some tips!\n\n&#x200B;\n\nIve met a girl back in november, we hit on straight away. We matched in every sense perfectly. Same humor, same intellectual level, same future plans, how to make holidays, plan weekends etc etc. She was really interested in my love to classical music, we both played the same instruments and had literally everything in common. In january, after a lot of up's and down's, she decided for her faith, since im not in the same religion than she is. Its a bit complicated here, so i wont go into any details to not offend anyone about faith or religion. \n\n&#x200B;\n\nWell, its july now and im literally not able to be open to meet someone new. It feels like i wont find ever again someone that matches that perfectly. Yes, i know its total bs. The next thing is, im really really happy with myself and my life. I just cant wrap my head around on how to finally close the chapter and move on. Maybe its the last bit of hope that she will come back?\n\n&#x200B;\n\n&#x200B;\n\nTL;DR: Ive met a great woman, she decided against us, im.super happy with myself but cant open up to meet someone new.", "How to really get over someone Im in a really weird position with myself, so i thought maybe someone out here had something similiar and could share some tips!\n\n&#x200B;\n\nIve met a girl back in november, we hit on straight away. We matched in every sense perfectly. Same humor, same intellectual level, same future plans, how to make holidays, plan weekends etc etc. She was really interested in my love to classical music, we both played the same instruments and had literally everything in common. In january, after a lot of up's and down's, she decided for her faith, since im not in the same religion than she is. Its a bit complicated here, so i wont go into any details to not offend anyone about faith or religion. \n\n&#x200B;\n\nWell, its july now and im literally not able to be open to meet someone new. It feels like i wont find ever again someone that matches that perfectly. Yes, i know its total bs. The next thing is, im really really happy with myself and my life. I just cant wrap my head around on how to finally close the chapter and move on. Maybe its the last bit of hope that she will come back?\n\n&#x200B;\n\n&#x200B;\n\nTL;DR: Ive met a great woman, she decided against us, im.super happy with myself but cant open up to meet someone new.", "How to really get over someone Im in a really weird position with myself, so i thought maybe someone out here had something similiar and could share some tips!\n\n&#x200B;\n\nIve met a girl back in november, we hit on straight away. We matched in every sense perfectly. Same humor, same intellectual level, same future plans, how to make holidays, plan weekends etc etc. She was really interested in my love to classical music, we both played the same instruments and had literally everything in common. In january, after a lot of up's and down's, she decided for her faith, since im not in the same religion than she is. Its a bit complicated here, so i wont go into any details to not offend anyone about faith or religion. \n\n&#x200B;\n\nWell, its july now and im literally not able to be open to meet someone new. It feels like i wont find ever again someone that matches that perfectly. Yes, i know its total bs. The next thing is, im really really happy with myself and my life. I just cant wrap my head around on how to finally close the chapter and move on. Maybe its the last bit of hope that she will come back?\n\n&#x200B;\n\n&#x200B;\n\nTL;DR: Ive met a great woman, she decided against us, im.super happy with myself but cant open up to meet someone new.", "How to really get over someone Im in a really weird position with myself, so i thought maybe someone out here had something similiar and could share some tips!\n\n&#x200B;\n\nIve met a girl back in november, we hit on straight away. We matched in every sense perfectly. Same humor, same intellectual level, same future plans, how to make holidays, plan weekends etc etc. She was really interested in my love to classical music, we both played the same instruments and had literally everything in common. In january, after a lot of up's and down's, she decided for her faith, since im not in the same religion than she is. Its a bit complicated here, so i wont go into any details to not offend anyone about faith or religion. \n\n&#x200B;\n\nWell, its july now and im literally not able to be open to meet someone new. It feels like i wont find ever again someone that matches that perfectly. Yes, i know its total bs. The next thing is, im really really happy with myself and my life. I just cant wrap my head around on how to finally close the chapter and move on. Maybe its the last bit of hope that she will come back?\n\n&#x200B;\n\n&#x200B;\n\nTL;DR: Ive met a great woman, she decided against us, im.super happy with myself but cant open up to meet someone new.", "How to really get over someone Im in a really weird position with myself, so i thought maybe someone out here had something similiar and could share some tips!\n\n&#x200B;\n\nIve met a girl back in november, we hit on straight away. We matched in every sense perfectly. Same humor, same intellectual level, same future plans, how to make holidays, plan weekends etc etc. She was really interested in my love to classical music, we both played the same instruments and had literally everything in common. In january, after a lot of up's and down's, she decided for her faith, since im not in the same religion than she is. Its a bit complicated here, so i wont go into any details to not offend anyone about faith or religion. \n\n&#x200B;\n\nWell, its july now and im literally not able to be open to meet someone new. It feels like i wont find ever again someone that matches that perfectly. Yes, i know its total bs. The next thing is, im really really happy with myself and my life. I just cant wrap my head around on how to finally close the chapter and move on. Maybe its the last bit of hope that she will come back?\n\n&#x200B;\n\n&#x200B;\n\nTL;DR: Ive met a great woman, she decided against us, im.super happy with myself but cant open up to meet someone new.", "How to really get over someone Im in a really weird position with myself, so i thought maybe someone out here had something similiar and could share some tips!\n\n&#x200B;\n\nIve met a girl back in november, we hit on straight away. We matched in every sense perfectly. Same humor, same intellectual level, same future plans, how to make holidays, plan weekends etc etc. She was really interested in my love to classical music, we both played the same instruments and had literally everything in common. In january, after a lot of up's and down's, she decided for her faith, since im not in the same religion than she is. Its a bit complicated here, so i wont go into any details to not offend anyone about faith or religion. \n\n&#x200B;\n\nWell, its july now and im literally not able to be open to meet someone new. It feels like i wont find ever again someone that matches that perfectly. Yes, i know its total bs. The next thing is, im really really happy with myself and my life. I just cant wrap my head around on how to finally close the chapter and move on. Maybe its the last bit of hope that she will come back?\n\n&#x200B;\n\n&#x200B;\n\nTL;DR: Ive met a great woman, she decided against us, im.super happy with myself but cant open up to meet someone new.", "How to really get over someone Im in a really weird position with myself, so i thought maybe someone out here had something similiar and could share some tips!\n\n&#x200B;\n\nIve met a girl back in november, we hit on straight away. We matched in every sense perfectly. Same humor, same intellectual level, same future plans, how to make holidays, plan weekends etc etc. She was really interested in my love to classical music, we both played the same instruments and had literally everything in common. In january, after a lot of up's and down's, she decided for her faith, since im not in the same religion than she is. Its a bit complicated here, so i wont go into any details to not offend anyone about faith or religion. \n\n&#x200B;\n\nWell, its july now and im literally not able to be open to meet someone new. It feels like i wont find ever again someone that matches that perfectly. Yes, i know its total bs. The next thing is, im really really happy with myself and my life. I just cant wrap my head around on how to finally close the chapter and move on. Maybe its the last bit of hope that she will come back?\n\n&#x200B;\n\n&#x200B;\n\nTL;DR: Ive met a great woman, she decided against us, im.super happy with myself but cant open up to meet someone new.", "How to really get over someone Im in a really weird position with myself, so i thought maybe someone out here had something similiar and could share some tips!\n\n&#x200B;\n\nIve met a girl back in november, we hit on straight away. We matched in every sense perfectly. Same humor, same intellectual level, same future plans, how to make holidays, plan weekends etc etc. She was really interested in my love to classical music, we both played the same instruments and had literally everything in common. In january, after a lot of up's and down's, she decided for her faith, since im not in the same religion than she is. Its a bit complicated here, so i wont go into any details to not offend anyone about faith or religion. \n\n&#x200B;\n\nWell, its july now and im literally not able to be open to meet someone new. It feels like i wont find ever again someone that matches that perfectly. Yes, i know its total bs. The next thing is, im really really happy with myself and my life. I just cant wrap my head around on how to finally close the chapter and move on. Maybe its the last bit of hope that she will come back?\n\n&#x200B;\n\n&#x200B;\n\nTL;DR: Ive met a great woman, she decided against us, im.super happy with myself but cant open up to meet someone new.", "How to really get over someone Im in a really weird position with myself, so i thought maybe someone out here had something similiar and could share some tips!\n\n&#x200B;\n\nIve met a girl back in november, we hit on straight away. We matched in every sense perfectly. Same humor, same intellectual level, same future plans, how to make holidays, plan weekends etc etc. She was really interested in my love to classical music, we both played the same instruments and had literally everything in common. In january, after a lot of up's and down's, she decided for her faith, since im not in the same religion than she is. Its a bit complicated here, so i wont go into any details to not offend anyone about faith or religion. \n\n&#x200B;\n\nWell, its july now and im literally not able to be open to meet someone new. It feels like i wont find ever again someone that matches that perfectly. Yes, i know its total bs. The next thing is, im really really happy with myself and my life. I just cant wrap my head around on how to finally close the chapter and move on. Maybe its the last bit of hope that she will come back?\n\n&#x200B;\n\n&#x200B;\n\nTL;DR: Ive met a great woman, she decided against us, im.super happy with myself but cant open up to meet someone new." ]	[ "Be glad you met. Some people are just for a season. You will encounter and love many people in your lifetime. All experiences will help form you into the person you will ultimately become. Be positive. Be open. Give it time.", "Make a list of the things she brought into your life (feeling heard, having company, fun, intellectual challenges, etc) and then brainstorm ways of getting those same needs met by yourself or with friends (holding more space with yourself for your emotions, getting closer with some friends, doing something playful, etc). It's not a full substitute but it will help.\n\nAlso, at this point be aware that you've spent more time missing her than actually being with her so there's probably an important amount of fantasy and idealization involved. You only met her for two months and even then you had \"a lot of ups and downs\" so even if your relationship was very intense I don't think you can know each other very much, especially the flaws. So (this may be tough to hear, sorry) maybe the person you miss doesn't exist. Anyway, even if it is a fantasy it can help you point towards things you want in your life, so that you can fill that in other ways that don't involve getting back together.\n\nThis sucks. Moving on sucks. But people do it all the time so it's definitely possible, and time is in your favor. Good luck.", "You have to break the habit of thinking of her. Habits are hard to break, but the methods of doing so are known. Once you can stop thinking about her, like going a full day, and then a full week (!), you'll be well on your way to being open to other options.\n\nThere are many guides and books on breaking habits, but the first and most important steps is recognizing when you're engaging in the habit -- i.e., thinking about her. I've done something as \"corny\" as wearing a rubber band on my wrist and snapping it, to feel a small sting, every time I catch myself engaging in a similar bad thought-habit. Obviously, take that moment to think about something else. Snap again as soon as you find yourself back thinking about her.\n\nDo this for as long as it takes. You'll probably be surprised at first how often you're thinking about her. You won't be able to let go until you break that habit.\n\nGood luck!", "I was in a similar position, but had to break things up because of family, it didn't become untoward or go out of control at any point, however it did take me a while and then I understood that it was in the best interests for the both of us.\n\nYou may be attracted to her because you're similar, but there's a lot more to life than similarities. If you you come from a good family and have learnt good things, which I assume since you're really happy, your family will help you find so much more than you can possibly need\n\nYou have to trust in yourself and your family and give it time", "okay remember this...\n\n\n\nyou met one didn't you? so that means there's a chance that there exists more people just like her...\n\n\n\ni know shit's fucked up and now you gotta build this whole thing again (like how autosave doesnt work in video games) but trust me, feeling that way is way better than feeling empty for not trying (its from the thor movie lol)", "You'll always feel that way when you had a good time with them, or find them attractive. The best thing is to make yourself attractive and be out there, girls will come to you and you'll find someone else.", "You might be glad later on when you meet someone else who isn’t “exactly like you” someone with different tastes, different sense of humour, different intelligence, etc as you will learn from them and grow more. Perhaps this new person will broaden your horizons more than said person who broke up with you. And I mean, you may have been super compatible in certain areas but as you said you don’t share the same faith as her, so y’all didn’t “match in every sense perfectly”. Go enjoy life, meet new women, experience new things. You’ll surprise yourself. Good luck.", "Her made-up religion is more important to her than being with you. And it's her choice. \n\nYou should feel liberated by the fact, that you are not a priority for her. Because somewhere out there is a woman who will make you her priority. \n\nWishing you the very best of luck", "Change your thinking from a mindset of scarcity to a mindset of abundance. Just because you have yet to meet others that possess what you think she did does not mean they aren't out there in abundance. Once you get out there and start connecting with hundreds upon hundreds of new people you'll start to see that. Be excited for what you have learned that you like. There are many better people out there for you." ]	[ 11, 6, 3, 3, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 ]	safe
[ "Knowing North, South, East, West without use of a compass? I'm 18 and I have no idea how to direct myself in NSEW, partially even with a compass. What's a way I can learn how to do it?", "Knowing North, South, East, West without use of a compass? I'm 18 and I have no idea how to direct myself in NSEW, partially even with a compass. What's a way I can learn how to do it?", "Knowing North, South, East, West without use of a compass? I'm 18 and I have no idea how to direct myself in NSEW, partially even with a compass. What's a way I can learn how to do it?", "Knowing North, South, East, West without use of a compass? I'm 18 and I have no idea how to direct myself in NSEW, partially even with a compass. What's a way I can learn how to do it?", "Knowing North, South, East, West without use of a compass? I'm 18 and I have no idea how to direct myself in NSEW, partially even with a compass. What's a way I can learn how to do it?", "Knowing North, South, East, West without use of a compass? I'm 18 and I have no idea how to direct myself in NSEW, partially even with a compass. What's a way I can learn how to do it?", "Knowing North, South, East, West without use of a compass? I'm 18 and I have no idea how to direct myself in NSEW, partially even with a compass. What's a way I can learn how to do it?", "Knowing North, South, East, West without use of a compass? I'm 18 and I have no idea how to direct myself in NSEW, partially even with a compass. What's a way I can learn how to do it?", "Knowing North, South, East, West without use of a compass? I'm 18 and I have no idea how to direct myself in NSEW, partially even with a compass. What's a way I can learn how to do it?", "Knowing North, South, East, West without use of a compass? I'm 18 and I have no idea how to direct myself in NSEW, partially even with a compass. What's a way I can learn how to do it?", "Knowing North, South, East, West without use of a compass? I'm 18 and I have no idea how to direct myself in NSEW, partially even with a compass. What's a way I can learn how to do it?", "Knowing North, South, East, West without use of a compass? I'm 18 and I have no idea how to direct myself in NSEW, partially even with a compass. What's a way I can learn how to do it?" ]	[ "If you can learn to recognize where the sun is rising and where it’s setting that’s half your battle. The sun always rises in the east and sets in the west. ", "Look at a map of your area, if you're in the U.S. most even numbered highways and interstates run East/West. Odd numbered one go North/South. If you are familiar with your location in relation to surrounding highways/interstates it can help you determine direction. ", "Easiest way to learn is to take a course in orienteering. They'll teach you everything you need to know.\n\nBut it really depends on where you are and why you need to know. If you are in wilderness, without a compass, the easiest is the sun and stars. The sun will point east and west (and south at noon in the Northern hemisphere). Polaris will give you north at night.\n\nBut if you are in a city, just learn the street naming conventions. Often streets are labeled or have a general convention (X street runs north/south X avenue runs east/west) or numbers are n/s, letters are e/w. Whatever. In some locations there are very visible landmarks that make it easy. In Chicago, the lake is east. In Denver, the mountains are west. In New Orleans, the river is, well, unhelpful. ", "Sun helps a lot. You have to know where you are (north or south hemisphere). Time and sun placement is all you need. Practice makes perfect. So be patient.", "Depending where you live (like in Indiana) often moss or green algae grows on the north side of houses.", "[latitude and longitude with a protractor and a watch](https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.wired.com/story/figure-out-where-you-are-with-nothing-but-a-watch-and-protractor/amp) ", "The sun works great. Best in the mornings in evenings. The north star can be hard to pick out but if you can find the big dipper that works too. I see alot of comments mentioning the sun, well the moon also rises in the east and sets in the west can be more difficult to use however. \n\nMoss grows towards moisture, this can be useful for finding lakes and rivers. Certain species of trees like those white birch trees need more light than others so they only grow on the edges of forests or clearings. This is useful to get to a good place to actually get a full view of the sky. \n\n", "Pound a stake into the ground about 18\" high.... Mark where the shadow ends with another smaller stake. Wait half an hour and Mark the end of the shadow again as it will have moved. Put a straight stick across those 2 shadow ends and you now have east and west pointed to.", "Most satellite dishes point towards geostationary satellites around the equator. In the northern hemisphere that's South, and in the southern hemisphere that's north.", "In the morning, to face North, have the sun on your right. In the evening if you’re still looking North, the sun will be on your left.", "If you want to go a little over the top you could google “feelSpace belt” and give it (or a similar device, maybe even diy) a try, i can’t speak from personal experience but it certainly sounds interesting", "My watch has a compass, so that's handy. Find the sun or the moon. Sun sets in the west and rises in the east. The moon is opposite. Easy." ]	[ 11, 5, 4, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 0 ]	safe
[ "Best way to keep mosquitoes away outside? I have a mild allergy to bug Bites - nothing dangerous, but very painful and long lasting hives. Does anyone have any advice on the best way to keep them away in my backyard? For the record, I mow my lawn weekly, and have no standing water or outdoor garbage in the area.", "Best way to keep mosquitoes away outside? I have a mild allergy to bug Bites - nothing dangerous, but very painful and long lasting hives. Does anyone have any advice on the best way to keep them away in my backyard? For the record, I mow my lawn weekly, and have no standing water or outdoor garbage in the area.", "Best way to keep mosquitoes away outside? I have a mild allergy to bug Bites - nothing dangerous, but very painful and long lasting hives. Does anyone have any advice on the best way to keep them away in my backyard? For the record, I mow my lawn weekly, and have no standing water or outdoor garbage in the area.", "Best way to keep mosquitoes away outside? I have a mild allergy to bug Bites - nothing dangerous, but very painful and long lasting hives. Does anyone have any advice on the best way to keep them away in my backyard? For the record, I mow my lawn weekly, and have no standing water or outdoor garbage in the area.", "Best way to keep mosquitoes away outside? I have a mild allergy to bug Bites - nothing dangerous, but very painful and long lasting hives. Does anyone have any advice on the best way to keep them away in my backyard? For the record, I mow my lawn weekly, and have no standing water or outdoor garbage in the area.", "Best way to keep mosquitoes away outside? I have a mild allergy to bug Bites - nothing dangerous, but very painful and long lasting hives. Does anyone have any advice on the best way to keep them away in my backyard? For the record, I mow my lawn weekly, and have no standing water or outdoor garbage in the area.", "Best way to keep mosquitoes away outside? I have a mild allergy to bug Bites - nothing dangerous, but very painful and long lasting hives. Does anyone have any advice on the best way to keep them away in my backyard? For the record, I mow my lawn weekly, and have no standing water or outdoor garbage in the area.", "Best way to keep mosquitoes away outside? I have a mild allergy to bug Bites - nothing dangerous, but very painful and long lasting hives. Does anyone have any advice on the best way to keep them away in my backyard? For the record, I mow my lawn weekly, and have no standing water or outdoor garbage in the area.", "Best way to keep mosquitoes away outside? I have a mild allergy to bug Bites - nothing dangerous, but very painful and long lasting hives. Does anyone have any advice on the best way to keep them away in my backyard? For the record, I mow my lawn weekly, and have no standing water or outdoor garbage in the area." ]	[ "If you just want to sit on your porch/patio/etc for awhile try an oscillating fan. Bugs are very attracted to me and I spend a lot of time reading outside in warm weather. The fan blows the bugs away. Works like a charm for me.", "Sounds strange, but Avon sells a moisturiser called Skin So Soft that works. Used it in Scotland (land of the midges) and it was great! Plus, soft skin.", "Yeah I’m a big fan of off deep woods. The green can. \n\nWhen I was on my immunosuppressant- when I would get bit, it would be red hot and well into like a soda can size. Scary shit.", "There’s a spray meant for spraying your windows and house siding that I use near my garden areas and porch and i apply it about once every 2 years. I bought it at Walmart, I don’t remember the exact brand off hand but it’s a mix that you plug into your hose", "Not surs how true this is but I heard on the radio putting coins into a clear bag and filling it with water is a deterrent because they hate the way it looks", "Not sure your budget, but in my area a lot of friends get their lawns sprayed 2 or 3 times per summer. They swear by it.\n\n", "Lavender oil. I make a simple spray (water+some drops of good quality essential oil, shake well before every use since water/oil don't mix). I was skeptical, but with a baby in the house I try to limit the use of hard chemicals, so I gave it a try. Works surprisingly well.", "Citronella candles/oil for tiki torches. It's a natural bug repellant and smells pretty, plus great for mood lighting.", "A giant fan with a mesh screen attached via magnets to the back. It holds them against it and you just mist them with alcohol spray to kill them. This method kills 1000s a day and is effortless once set up." ]	[ 4, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 ]	safe
[ "How to improve Bladder control As title says what is the method which has improved your bladder control or the urge to take a piss? My poor bladder control has cost me a few exams where you are not allowed to leave the hall without submitting the paper. The urge to take a piss starts overwhelming my mind and i simply can't write any further. Any tips to overcome the urge or improve bladder control, without adverse effect on health?", "How to improve Bladder control As title says what is the method which has improved your bladder control or the urge to take a piss? My poor bladder control has cost me a few exams where you are not allowed to leave the hall without submitting the paper. The urge to take a piss starts overwhelming my mind and i simply can't write any further. Any tips to overcome the urge or improve bladder control, without adverse effect on health?", "How to improve Bladder control As title says what is the method which has improved your bladder control or the urge to take a piss? My poor bladder control has cost me a few exams where you are not allowed to leave the hall without submitting the paper. The urge to take a piss starts overwhelming my mind and i simply can't write any further. Any tips to overcome the urge or improve bladder control, without adverse effect on health?", "How to improve Bladder control As title says what is the method which has improved your bladder control or the urge to take a piss? My poor bladder control has cost me a few exams where you are not allowed to leave the hall without submitting the paper. The urge to take a piss starts overwhelming my mind and i simply can't write any further. Any tips to overcome the urge or improve bladder control, without adverse effect on health?" ]	[ "Don't drink any [diuretics](https://www.google.com/search?q=diuretic+&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8) before your exam. \n\nOr [kegles](https://www.google.com/search?q=diuretic+&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8#q=kegels+men).", "The first things that came to mind were lack of kegel exercises and drinking too much... but it's hard to say without context. Do you normally have to go to the washroom quite constantly? If this is beyond an emotional problem (ie needing to go because nervous), you should probably talk to a doctor, and see what you should improve on. \n\nBest of luck!", "I know it doesn't make much sense, but drink more water, and when you need to go, hold it for longer and longer durations. Also, take a big drink before bed. Your body builds more resistance this way.", "Oxybutinin or go see a urogynecologist to get evaluated if you may be a good candidate for surgical treatment. " ]	[ 5, 2, 2, 1 ]	safe
[ "How do you ask better questions? I am very inquisitive and love to learn but almost every time someone asks \"do you have any questions?\" My brain shuts off. I feel like I've missed out on a lot of information because I don't ask questions as much as I should. Does anyone have any tips for forming better questions?", "How do you ask better questions? I am very inquisitive and love to learn but almost every time someone asks \"do you have any questions?\" My brain shuts off. I feel like I've missed out on a lot of information because I don't ask questions as much as I should. Does anyone have any tips for forming better questions?", "How do you ask better questions? I am very inquisitive and love to learn but almost every time someone asks \"do you have any questions?\" My brain shuts off. I feel like I've missed out on a lot of information because I don't ask questions as much as I should. Does anyone have any tips for forming better questions?", "How do you ask better questions? I am very inquisitive and love to learn but almost every time someone asks \"do you have any questions?\" My brain shuts off. I feel like I've missed out on a lot of information because I don't ask questions as much as I should. Does anyone have any tips for forming better questions?", "How do you ask better questions? I am very inquisitive and love to learn but almost every time someone asks \"do you have any questions?\" My brain shuts off. I feel like I've missed out on a lot of information because I don't ask questions as much as I should. Does anyone have any tips for forming better questions?" ]	[ "Well for how you've put that it sounds like you're in a seminar or lecture. IMO if I have any questions while the lecturer is talking I find writing them down helps with that, then when they ask at the end or before they move on I have something to refer to. \n\nOtherwise, simply using google more intelligently has helped with question coherency irl. Just how I structure the sentence to get the specific answer I want. ", "The best people to ask questions are the ones that already know what's going on. What I mean is that it's hard to ask a useful question if you're still a novice at the subject. So a lot of it is going to be just you going out and understanding the subject matter even more. An easy way to do this is to ask a question! \"Hi I'm new to said topic and listening to you talk has been super awesome, do you have any books recommendations for me to learn more about this?\" A lot of lecturers are intellectual sorts and probably read a lot about their field, most have some book suggests.\n\nThat being said make sure you aren't just asking questions to ask questions, it's very easy for people to tell when you're asking a question just to fulfill a requirement. ", "I know the feeling; it's like your mind goes blank and the only question you have is 'what the hell did we just talk about?' haha.\n\nAs the other commenter said, I think the best thing to do is jot down questions as they come to mind as you're hearing the lecture. Then, if the question gets answered as the lecture progresses you don't need to ask it and if not, ask away. However, in order for this strategy to work you have to be critically thinking about and actively trying to engage with the information that's presented to you. Otherwise, if you're just frantically writing everything down you won't have time to really process the information (i.e. try reading the chapter or whatever before class so you have somewhat of an understand or if possible get the powerpoint/notes and supplement that with things your prof. says and questions you think of). \n\nLastly, it is also totally ok to email questions to your professor later if you can't think of anything in class. Like if you're going back through your notes/book and something is unclear (I would first try to find an answer on your own and if that doesn't work) just email the prof. :) Never feel bad about asking a question or like you're asking too many questions. \n\nIn college the best way to look at it is every man for himself, and by that I mean you are your own advocate so don't hope for or rely on other students to ask about things you have questions on, just ask them yourself! Good luck :)\n\n", "Ask no questions that can be answered with \"yes\" or \"no\" . These are called open questions. Ask why something is important to\n that person. \n\nQuestion the basics.\n\nShow interest and gratitude for the person with answers that helps you and make them feel and know that they were helpful. That way they feel like this is rewarding for them and want to give you more.\n\nWhen you feel like \"your brain shuts off\" you could prepare yourself with writing down your favourite questions and repeating it regularly so when the time comes you will ask that question with ease. \n\nIf you know the person you could ask about something that you know that person loves to talk about. What is that person passionate about and want to talk about? What can't he or she can't stop talking about? \n\nThese are a few things that could help you out. \nLet me know. ", "Great question! ;) I find that the more honest and genuinely curious, the better your questions will be. Honesty is important because I've found that if I am not fully honest in where I stand, the question may sound vague or irrelevant (no sugar-coating). Curiosity is important because curiosity is the willpower behind your question -- which type of question do you think would be \"better?\" A question you are only somewhat curious about, or a question where there is massive intrigue behind? \n\nContext is important too. If you're in a group, a great question could be a question that everyone has but no one is willing to voice -- like, the elephant in the room. That's a question you can ask out of service to the rest of the group because it's relatively more costly to ask, yet higher in reward for everyone.\n\nIt's been said many times but doesn't hurt to repeat: there is no such thing as a stupid question. I think you're on to something." ]	[ 11, 5, 3, 3, 1 ]	safe
[ "How to get rid of gnats? I have had a gnat infestation for the last two or so weeks. I've tried everything to get rid of them. Everything. I've been putting all my food in the fridge to avoid them getting into any.\n\nIt seemed like they were coming out of our drains in the kitchen and bathroom sinks, so I poured bleach to every single one in the apartment. While the gnats are now avoiding the sink area, they are now congregating at the main windows up front, and each day they are multiplying.\n\nI have no house plants and they don't seem to be in any other area as of yet.\n\nI tried the apple cider vinegar trap, and while I got some, it doesn't seem to deter them at all. \n\nI lined the window with lemon, which it said online would repel them. Nothing.\n\nI used rubbing alcohol, and only one died from that.\n\nI spray them with Febreeze and that will kill them instantly but then I see more and more popping up. I can't seem to find any sort of 'nest' they are hatching from. \n\nAny advice? I'm getting desperate here...", "How to get rid of gnats? I have had a gnat infestation for the last two or so weeks. I've tried everything to get rid of them. Everything. I've been putting all my food in the fridge to avoid them getting into any.\n\nIt seemed like they were coming out of our drains in the kitchen and bathroom sinks, so I poured bleach to every single one in the apartment. While the gnats are now avoiding the sink area, they are now congregating at the main windows up front, and each day they are multiplying.\n\nI have no house plants and they don't seem to be in any other area as of yet.\n\nI tried the apple cider vinegar trap, and while I got some, it doesn't seem to deter them at all. \n\nI lined the window with lemon, which it said online would repel them. Nothing.\n\nI used rubbing alcohol, and only one died from that.\n\nI spray them with Febreeze and that will kill them instantly but then I see more and more popping up. I can't seem to find any sort of 'nest' they are hatching from. \n\nAny advice? I'm getting desperate here...", "How to get rid of gnats? I have had a gnat infestation for the last two or so weeks. I've tried everything to get rid of them. Everything. I've been putting all my food in the fridge to avoid them getting into any.\n\nIt seemed like they were coming out of our drains in the kitchen and bathroom sinks, so I poured bleach to every single one in the apartment. While the gnats are now avoiding the sink area, they are now congregating at the main windows up front, and each day they are multiplying.\n\nI have no house plants and they don't seem to be in any other area as of yet.\n\nI tried the apple cider vinegar trap, and while I got some, it doesn't seem to deter them at all. \n\nI lined the window with lemon, which it said online would repel them. Nothing.\n\nI used rubbing alcohol, and only one died from that.\n\nI spray them with Febreeze and that will kill them instantly but then I see more and more popping up. I can't seem to find any sort of 'nest' they are hatching from. \n\nAny advice? I'm getting desperate here...", "How to get rid of gnats? I have had a gnat infestation for the last two or so weeks. I've tried everything to get rid of them. Everything. I've been putting all my food in the fridge to avoid them getting into any.\n\nIt seemed like they were coming out of our drains in the kitchen and bathroom sinks, so I poured bleach to every single one in the apartment. While the gnats are now avoiding the sink area, they are now congregating at the main windows up front, and each day they are multiplying.\n\nI have no house plants and they don't seem to be in any other area as of yet.\n\nI tried the apple cider vinegar trap, and while I got some, it doesn't seem to deter them at all. \n\nI lined the window with lemon, which it said online would repel them. Nothing.\n\nI used rubbing alcohol, and only one died from that.\n\nI spray them with Febreeze and that will kill them instantly but then I see more and more popping up. I can't seem to find any sort of 'nest' they are hatching from. \n\nAny advice? I'm getting desperate here...", "How to get rid of gnats? I have had a gnat infestation for the last two or so weeks. I've tried everything to get rid of them. Everything. I've been putting all my food in the fridge to avoid them getting into any.\n\nIt seemed like they were coming out of our drains in the kitchen and bathroom sinks, so I poured bleach to every single one in the apartment. While the gnats are now avoiding the sink area, they are now congregating at the main windows up front, and each day they are multiplying.\n\nI have no house plants and they don't seem to be in any other area as of yet.\n\nI tried the apple cider vinegar trap, and while I got some, it doesn't seem to deter them at all. \n\nI lined the window with lemon, which it said online would repel them. Nothing.\n\nI used rubbing alcohol, and only one died from that.\n\nI spray them with Febreeze and that will kill them instantly but then I see more and more popping up. I can't seem to find any sort of 'nest' they are hatching from. \n\nAny advice? I'm getting desperate here...", "How to get rid of gnats? I have had a gnat infestation for the last two or so weeks. I've tried everything to get rid of them. Everything. I've been putting all my food in the fridge to avoid them getting into any.\n\nIt seemed like they were coming out of our drains in the kitchen and bathroom sinks, so I poured bleach to every single one in the apartment. While the gnats are now avoiding the sink area, they are now congregating at the main windows up front, and each day they are multiplying.\n\nI have no house plants and they don't seem to be in any other area as of yet.\n\nI tried the apple cider vinegar trap, and while I got some, it doesn't seem to deter them at all. \n\nI lined the window with lemon, which it said online would repel them. Nothing.\n\nI used rubbing alcohol, and only one died from that.\n\nI spray them with Febreeze and that will kill them instantly but then I see more and more popping up. I can't seem to find any sort of 'nest' they are hatching from. \n\nAny advice? I'm getting desperate here...", "How to get rid of gnats? I have had a gnat infestation for the last two or so weeks. I've tried everything to get rid of them. Everything. I've been putting all my food in the fridge to avoid them getting into any.\n\nIt seemed like they were coming out of our drains in the kitchen and bathroom sinks, so I poured bleach to every single one in the apartment. While the gnats are now avoiding the sink area, they are now congregating at the main windows up front, and each day they are multiplying.\n\nI have no house plants and they don't seem to be in any other area as of yet.\n\nI tried the apple cider vinegar trap, and while I got some, it doesn't seem to deter them at all. \n\nI lined the window with lemon, which it said online would repel them. Nothing.\n\nI used rubbing alcohol, and only one died from that.\n\nI spray them with Febreeze and that will kill them instantly but then I see more and more popping up. I can't seem to find any sort of 'nest' they are hatching from. \n\nAny advice? I'm getting desperate here...", "How to get rid of gnats? I have had a gnat infestation for the last two or so weeks. I've tried everything to get rid of them. Everything. I've been putting all my food in the fridge to avoid them getting into any.\n\nIt seemed like they were coming out of our drains in the kitchen and bathroom sinks, so I poured bleach to every single one in the apartment. While the gnats are now avoiding the sink area, they are now congregating at the main windows up front, and each day they are multiplying.\n\nI have no house plants and they don't seem to be in any other area as of yet.\n\nI tried the apple cider vinegar trap, and while I got some, it doesn't seem to deter them at all. \n\nI lined the window with lemon, which it said online would repel them. Nothing.\n\nI used rubbing alcohol, and only one died from that.\n\nI spray them with Febreeze and that will kill them instantly but then I see more and more popping up. I can't seem to find any sort of 'nest' they are hatching from. \n\nAny advice? I'm getting desperate here..." ]	[ "They're fruit flies. You can't just kill them, you also need to remove their breeding grounds, as fruit flies have a very rapid life cycle. Make sure to keep a lid on your trash, don't leave food - especially fruit - out, and keep food scraps out of the sink. \n \nThis, combined with the apple cider vinegar trap (I find it most effective if you tape a funnel to the bottle - you can improvise with some rolled up paper) and time will destroy their population. But it will take time, don't doubt that. Leave the trap near where you find them a lot, and remove their other food as mentioned. Within a couple weeks you'll see a sharp decline if not an elimination of them entirely. ", "I know you said they're avoiding the drains now but go ahead and get a stopper in all the drains. ALL of them . Try to close them air tight. I sometimes leave a small amount of water on top of the stopper tip help seal it. Any left in there will suffocate eventually. Did you try baking soda and vinegar down the drain? That helped me. Baking soda goes in first followed by vinegar wait 10 minutes so it all foams up then flush with ice and water.\n\nCheck outside for any rubbish and clear it away. \n\nYou just need to starve them out essentially. Keep clean and only remove the stoppers from the drains when you really need to. Avoid letting air in at all costs. ", "I had them a lot and I did the vinegar with a drop of dish detergent in a bowl and it seemed like it only killed a few. Then I put plastic wrap over the bowl and poked a few holes on it, seemed to work a lot better. ", "Do the vinegar / soap trap. \n\nPut drano down all your drains at the same time \n\nIf you have a garbage disposal, make sure it is cleaned out \n\nIf you live in an apartment you might be getting them from a neighbor ", "\"The Vinegar Trap: Gnats are attracted to the smell of apple cider vinegar. For this popular home method, you’ll need: 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 3 drops dish soap a small container Pour 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar into the container. Mix in 3 drops of dish soap. Place the container wherever you see many gnats (e.g., around plants). You may even want to place several containers around the house. Optional ingredients: a pinch of sugar, water (some people add water for more volume, but make sure not to dilute the apple cider vinegar too much)\"\n\nSource: [https://bestazy.com/how-to/get-rid-of-gnats-in-home/](https://bestazy.com/how-to/get-rid-of-gnats-in-home/)\n\nthere are more methods in the article above, wine trap, oily trap and others.", "Find a jar with a narrow neck and a wide base. Fill it with vinegar. That’s it. They fly in, get trapped and drown. Easy peasy lemon squeezy. ", "A fogger will do the trick just cover up stuff you don't want to have to scrub down afterwards and air out of the place ", "they like beer, so you can leave a little beer in the bottle/can, add liquid soap to it, and you can try plastic wrap over the bottle opening. There have these glue fly traps that you hang from you ceiling and that are usually inexpensive, you can try those, but everything will stick to them, you clothes, hair, etc." ]	[ 12, 10, 6, 4, 3, 2, 2, 1 ]	safe
[ "How to be good talking in front of a lot of people. Hello, I'll like to know how can I be good at giving presentations or doing a Role-Play infront of my classroom, because usually I get very nervous and I start to stutter or talk really fast and I feel that doesn't get my point across correctly. Thanks people. ", "How to be good talking in front of a lot of people. Hello, I'll like to know how can I be good at giving presentations or doing a Role-Play infront of my classroom, because usually I get very nervous and I start to stutter or talk really fast and I feel that doesn't get my point across correctly. Thanks people. ", "How to be good talking in front of a lot of people. Hello, I'll like to know how can I be good at giving presentations or doing a Role-Play infront of my classroom, because usually I get very nervous and I start to stutter or talk really fast and I feel that doesn't get my point across correctly. Thanks people. ", "How to be good talking in front of a lot of people. Hello, I'll like to know how can I be good at giving presentations or doing a Role-Play infront of my classroom, because usually I get very nervous and I start to stutter or talk really fast and I feel that doesn't get my point across correctly. Thanks people. ", "How to be good talking in front of a lot of people. Hello, I'll like to know how can I be good at giving presentations or doing a Role-Play infront of my classroom, because usually I get very nervous and I start to stutter or talk really fast and I feel that doesn't get my point across correctly. Thanks people. " ]	[ "First of all, awesome of you to try improving your skills, public speaking can be lots of fun and once you get comfortable with a few easy concepts, it's really not that hard or scary.\rFirst thing is confidence. For me, I always see it as a performance. You're on stage and your audience is just that, an audience. Realizing that brings a certain confidence with it. Remember, right now their attention is focused on you. Now, it's easy to get scared by that, thinking that they are just waiting for you to make a mistake or something, but they really aren't. They want to know what you're telling them. Right now, you are the smartest person in the room, the expert on your topic. Once you realize that, confidence comes much easier.\r\rWhat also helps to build confidence is knowing your shit. Not just your topic but also your presentation. Practice it beforehand, try to memorize it. Don't use too many notes. Your notes should basically just be cues for you so you know where you are in your head. That is, if you use any. If you prepare thoroughly, you won't need them at all. And if you use them, put them on small cards instead of a sheet of paper. This limits you in the amount of notes you use and makes you look more proficient, because unless you have a desk to put them on, a sheet of paper in your hands always looks awkward. If your hands are even the least bit shakey, the audience will know. Or you will be folding it around awkwardly. And about that table... We want to address the audience, not look down at the table. \r\rBody language is probably the hardest thing, but as long as you keep your back straight, your head up and leave your hands out of your pockets, you're not doing anything terribly wrong. And make an effort to always be loud and clear in your speech.\r\rAnd finally, my favourite part, audience interaction. If you are speaking in any kind of educational context, you're set, because you can just let your audience do most of the work. Just make sure to react to audience feedback in an encouraging way. You're first response should always be a variation of \"Wow, that was a really great idea/question, thanks for participating.\" Just make sure it comes naturally. See every question as an opportunity to show how well you know your topic and as long as you're actually prepared, you won't have any problems.\r\rThat's all there is to it. Make sure you are well prepared and build that confidence, the rest will come in time.\r\rBonus tip for a group of people that's probably not on reddit: If you're having difficulties with your tech, ask someone from the audience to take a look at it. As long as you're not giving a talk about computers there's no shame in admitting that weak spot. That way, time that is often spent on awkward fumbling around and mumbling stuff like \"This should be working...\" can be used to establish a personal connection with your audience.", "Film yourself doing a short presentation. Play it back and observe how much you fidget or talk too much. Redo it, this time standing still most of the time, and only saying the points you want to make in complete sentences. \n\nStand your ground and you will look more assured. Talk to the back row or a point above their heads. Don't focus on people close up. ", "When you don't know what to say next, stop talking and wait. Don't say 'um' or 'like'. Pause and wait until you think of what you want to say next.", "Realize that the audience is divided between people who want to be there and people who have to be. \n\nThe ones that want to be there genuinely care about what you have to say and will interact with you and those that don't probably aren't even going to remember what you said a slide ago. Take a deep breath and just give the information as it is, its not about you as much as the material.", "People care about themselves more then they care about you. Keep this in mind and the nervousness and the stuttering disappears on its own." ]	[ 3, 3, 2, 1, 1 ]	safe
[ "How do you keep yourself awake on long car rides by yourself? Sometimes I struggle in the mornings having a 30 minute drive, but I know that I am just not awake enough due to lack of sleep the night before. \nHowever, on Friday, I had to drive 3 hours to an office. I was able to get 8 hours of sleep that night and woke up refreshed. I had a cup of coffee before I left and ordered one at the cafe store for my drive. About 20 minutes in I start to feel sleepy so I blast the air conditioner and turn the music up, chug the rest of my coffee. Still didn't really help because I couldn't keep my eyes opened. I drank two more coffees by the time I arrived and felt like I had woken a bit more. \nThe drive back was not fun either ", "How do you keep yourself awake on long car rides by yourself? Sometimes I struggle in the mornings having a 30 minute drive, but I know that I am just not awake enough due to lack of sleep the night before. \nHowever, on Friday, I had to drive 3 hours to an office. I was able to get 8 hours of sleep that night and woke up refreshed. I had a cup of coffee before I left and ordered one at the cafe store for my drive. About 20 minutes in I start to feel sleepy so I blast the air conditioner and turn the music up, chug the rest of my coffee. Still didn't really help because I couldn't keep my eyes opened. I drank two more coffees by the time I arrived and felt like I had woken a bit more. \nThe drive back was not fun either ", "How do you keep yourself awake on long car rides by yourself? Sometimes I struggle in the mornings having a 30 minute drive, but I know that I am just not awake enough due to lack of sleep the night before. \nHowever, on Friday, I had to drive 3 hours to an office. I was able to get 8 hours of sleep that night and woke up refreshed. I had a cup of coffee before I left and ordered one at the cafe store for my drive. About 20 minutes in I start to feel sleepy so I blast the air conditioner and turn the music up, chug the rest of my coffee. Still didn't really help because I couldn't keep my eyes opened. I drank two more coffees by the time I arrived and felt like I had woken a bit more. \nThe drive back was not fun either ", "How do you keep yourself awake on long car rides by yourself? Sometimes I struggle in the mornings having a 30 minute drive, but I know that I am just not awake enough due to lack of sleep the night before. \nHowever, on Friday, I had to drive 3 hours to an office. I was able to get 8 hours of sleep that night and woke up refreshed. I had a cup of coffee before I left and ordered one at the cafe store for my drive. About 20 minutes in I start to feel sleepy so I blast the air conditioner and turn the music up, chug the rest of my coffee. Still didn't really help because I couldn't keep my eyes opened. I drank two more coffees by the time I arrived and felt like I had woken a bit more. \nThe drive back was not fun either ", "How do you keep yourself awake on long car rides by yourself? Sometimes I struggle in the mornings having a 30 minute drive, but I know that I am just not awake enough due to lack of sleep the night before. \nHowever, on Friday, I had to drive 3 hours to an office. I was able to get 8 hours of sleep that night and woke up refreshed. I had a cup of coffee before I left and ordered one at the cafe store for my drive. About 20 minutes in I start to feel sleepy so I blast the air conditioner and turn the music up, chug the rest of my coffee. Still didn't really help because I couldn't keep my eyes opened. I drank two more coffees by the time I arrived and felt like I had woken a bit more. \nThe drive back was not fun either ", "How do you keep yourself awake on long car rides by yourself? Sometimes I struggle in the mornings having a 30 minute drive, but I know that I am just not awake enough due to lack of sleep the night before. \nHowever, on Friday, I had to drive 3 hours to an office. I was able to get 8 hours of sleep that night and woke up refreshed. I had a cup of coffee before I left and ordered one at the cafe store for my drive. About 20 minutes in I start to feel sleepy so I blast the air conditioner and turn the music up, chug the rest of my coffee. Still didn't really help because I couldn't keep my eyes opened. I drank two more coffees by the time I arrived and felt like I had woken a bit more. \nThe drive back was not fun either ", "How do you keep yourself awake on long car rides by yourself? Sometimes I struggle in the mornings having a 30 minute drive, but I know that I am just not awake enough due to lack of sleep the night before. \nHowever, on Friday, I had to drive 3 hours to an office. I was able to get 8 hours of sleep that night and woke up refreshed. I had a cup of coffee before I left and ordered one at the cafe store for my drive. About 20 minutes in I start to feel sleepy so I blast the air conditioner and turn the music up, chug the rest of my coffee. Still didn't really help because I couldn't keep my eyes opened. I drank two more coffees by the time I arrived and felt like I had woken a bit more. \nThe drive back was not fun either ", "How do you keep yourself awake on long car rides by yourself? Sometimes I struggle in the mornings having a 30 minute drive, but I know that I am just not awake enough due to lack of sleep the night before. \nHowever, on Friday, I had to drive 3 hours to an office. I was able to get 8 hours of sleep that night and woke up refreshed. I had a cup of coffee before I left and ordered one at the cafe store for my drive. About 20 minutes in I start to feel sleepy so I blast the air conditioner and turn the music up, chug the rest of my coffee. Still didn't really help because I couldn't keep my eyes opened. I drank two more coffees by the time I arrived and felt like I had woken a bit more. \nThe drive back was not fun either ", "How do you keep yourself awake on long car rides by yourself? Sometimes I struggle in the mornings having a 30 minute drive, but I know that I am just not awake enough due to lack of sleep the night before. \nHowever, on Friday, I had to drive 3 hours to an office. I was able to get 8 hours of sleep that night and woke up refreshed. I had a cup of coffee before I left and ordered one at the cafe store for my drive. About 20 minutes in I start to feel sleepy so I blast the air conditioner and turn the music up, chug the rest of my coffee. Still didn't really help because I couldn't keep my eyes opened. I drank two more coffees by the time I arrived and felt like I had woken a bit more. \nThe drive back was not fun either ", "How do you keep yourself awake on long car rides by yourself? Sometimes I struggle in the mornings having a 30 minute drive, but I know that I am just not awake enough due to lack of sleep the night before. \nHowever, on Friday, I had to drive 3 hours to an office. I was able to get 8 hours of sleep that night and woke up refreshed. I had a cup of coffee before I left and ordered one at the cafe store for my drive. About 20 minutes in I start to feel sleepy so I blast the air conditioner and turn the music up, chug the rest of my coffee. Still didn't really help because I couldn't keep my eyes opened. I drank two more coffees by the time I arrived and felt like I had woken a bit more. \nThe drive back was not fun either ", "How do you keep yourself awake on long car rides by yourself? Sometimes I struggle in the mornings having a 30 minute drive, but I know that I am just not awake enough due to lack of sleep the night before. \nHowever, on Friday, I had to drive 3 hours to an office. I was able to get 8 hours of sleep that night and woke up refreshed. I had a cup of coffee before I left and ordered one at the cafe store for my drive. About 20 minutes in I start to feel sleepy so I blast the air conditioner and turn the music up, chug the rest of my coffee. Still didn't really help because I couldn't keep my eyes opened. I drank two more coffees by the time I arrived and felt like I had woken a bit more. \nThe drive back was not fun either ", "How do you keep yourself awake on long car rides by yourself? Sometimes I struggle in the mornings having a 30 minute drive, but I know that I am just not awake enough due to lack of sleep the night before. \nHowever, on Friday, I had to drive 3 hours to an office. I was able to get 8 hours of sleep that night and woke up refreshed. I had a cup of coffee before I left and ordered one at the cafe store for my drive. About 20 minutes in I start to feel sleepy so I blast the air conditioner and turn the music up, chug the rest of my coffee. Still didn't really help because I couldn't keep my eyes opened. I drank two more coffees by the time I arrived and felt like I had woken a bit more. \nThe drive back was not fun either ", "How do you keep yourself awake on long car rides by yourself? Sometimes I struggle in the mornings having a 30 minute drive, but I know that I am just not awake enough due to lack of sleep the night before. \nHowever, on Friday, I had to drive 3 hours to an office. I was able to get 8 hours of sleep that night and woke up refreshed. I had a cup of coffee before I left and ordered one at the cafe store for my drive. About 20 minutes in I start to feel sleepy so I blast the air conditioner and turn the music up, chug the rest of my coffee. Still didn't really help because I couldn't keep my eyes opened. I drank two more coffees by the time I arrived and felt like I had woken a bit more. \nThe drive back was not fun either ", "How do you keep yourself awake on long car rides by yourself? Sometimes I struggle in the mornings having a 30 minute drive, but I know that I am just not awake enough due to lack of sleep the night before. \nHowever, on Friday, I had to drive 3 hours to an office. I was able to get 8 hours of sleep that night and woke up refreshed. I had a cup of coffee before I left and ordered one at the cafe store for my drive. About 20 minutes in I start to feel sleepy so I blast the air conditioner and turn the music up, chug the rest of my coffee. Still didn't really help because I couldn't keep my eyes opened. I drank two more coffees by the time I arrived and felt like I had woken a bit more. \nThe drive back was not fun either ", "How do you keep yourself awake on long car rides by yourself? Sometimes I struggle in the mornings having a 30 minute drive, but I know that I am just not awake enough due to lack of sleep the night before. \nHowever, on Friday, I had to drive 3 hours to an office. I was able to get 8 hours of sleep that night and woke up refreshed. I had a cup of coffee before I left and ordered one at the cafe store for my drive. About 20 minutes in I start to feel sleepy so I blast the air conditioner and turn the music up, chug the rest of my coffee. Still didn't really help because I couldn't keep my eyes opened. I drank two more coffees by the time I arrived and felt like I had woken a bit more. \nThe drive back was not fun either ", "How do you keep yourself awake on long car rides by yourself? Sometimes I struggle in the mornings having a 30 minute drive, but I know that I am just not awake enough due to lack of sleep the night before. \nHowever, on Friday, I had to drive 3 hours to an office. I was able to get 8 hours of sleep that night and woke up refreshed. I had a cup of coffee before I left and ordered one at the cafe store for my drive. About 20 minutes in I start to feel sleepy so I blast the air conditioner and turn the music up, chug the rest of my coffee. Still didn't really help because I couldn't keep my eyes opened. I drank two more coffees by the time I arrived and felt like I had woken a bit more. \nThe drive back was not fun either ", "How do you keep yourself awake on long car rides by yourself? Sometimes I struggle in the mornings having a 30 minute drive, but I know that I am just not awake enough due to lack of sleep the night before. \nHowever, on Friday, I had to drive 3 hours to an office. I was able to get 8 hours of sleep that night and woke up refreshed. I had a cup of coffee before I left and ordered one at the cafe store for my drive. About 20 minutes in I start to feel sleepy so I blast the air conditioner and turn the music up, chug the rest of my coffee. Still didn't really help because I couldn't keep my eyes opened. I drank two more coffees by the time I arrived and felt like I had woken a bit more. \nThe drive back was not fun either ", "How do you keep yourself awake on long car rides by yourself? Sometimes I struggle in the mornings having a 30 minute drive, but I know that I am just not awake enough due to lack of sleep the night before. \nHowever, on Friday, I had to drive 3 hours to an office. I was able to get 8 hours of sleep that night and woke up refreshed. I had a cup of coffee before I left and ordered one at the cafe store for my drive. About 20 minutes in I start to feel sleepy so I blast the air conditioner and turn the music up, chug the rest of my coffee. Still didn't really help because I couldn't keep my eyes opened. I drank two more coffees by the time I arrived and felt like I had woken a bit more. \nThe drive back was not fun either ", "How do you keep yourself awake on long car rides by yourself? Sometimes I struggle in the mornings having a 30 minute drive, but I know that I am just not awake enough due to lack of sleep the night before. \nHowever, on Friday, I had to drive 3 hours to an office. I was able to get 8 hours of sleep that night and woke up refreshed. I had a cup of coffee before I left and ordered one at the cafe store for my drive. About 20 minutes in I start to feel sleepy so I blast the air conditioner and turn the music up, chug the rest of my coffee. Still didn't really help because I couldn't keep my eyes opened. I drank two more coffees by the time I arrived and felt like I had woken a bit more. \nThe drive back was not fun either ", "How do you keep yourself awake on long car rides by yourself? Sometimes I struggle in the mornings having a 30 minute drive, but I know that I am just not awake enough due to lack of sleep the night before. \nHowever, on Friday, I had to drive 3 hours to an office. I was able to get 8 hours of sleep that night and woke up refreshed. I had a cup of coffee before I left and ordered one at the cafe store for my drive. About 20 minutes in I start to feel sleepy so I blast the air conditioner and turn the music up, chug the rest of my coffee. Still didn't really help because I couldn't keep my eyes opened. I drank two more coffees by the time I arrived and felt like I had woken a bit more. \nThe drive back was not fun either ", "How do you keep yourself awake on long car rides by yourself? Sometimes I struggle in the mornings having a 30 minute drive, but I know that I am just not awake enough due to lack of sleep the night before. \nHowever, on Friday, I had to drive 3 hours to an office. I was able to get 8 hours of sleep that night and woke up refreshed. I had a cup of coffee before I left and ordered one at the cafe store for my drive. About 20 minutes in I start to feel sleepy so I blast the air conditioner and turn the music up, chug the rest of my coffee. Still didn't really help because I couldn't keep my eyes opened. I drank two more coffees by the time I arrived and felt like I had woken a bit more. \nThe drive back was not fun either ", "How do you keep yourself awake on long car rides by yourself? Sometimes I struggle in the mornings having a 30 minute drive, but I know that I am just not awake enough due to lack of sleep the night before. \nHowever, on Friday, I had to drive 3 hours to an office. I was able to get 8 hours of sleep that night and woke up refreshed. I had a cup of coffee before I left and ordered one at the cafe store for my drive. About 20 minutes in I start to feel sleepy so I blast the air conditioner and turn the music up, chug the rest of my coffee. Still didn't really help because I couldn't keep my eyes opened. I drank two more coffees by the time I arrived and felt like I had woken a bit more. \nThe drive back was not fun either ", "How do you keep yourself awake on long car rides by yourself? Sometimes I struggle in the mornings having a 30 minute drive, but I know that I am just not awake enough due to lack of sleep the night before. \nHowever, on Friday, I had to drive 3 hours to an office. I was able to get 8 hours of sleep that night and woke up refreshed. I had a cup of coffee before I left and ordered one at the cafe store for my drive. About 20 minutes in I start to feel sleepy so I blast the air conditioner and turn the music up, chug the rest of my coffee. Still didn't really help because I couldn't keep my eyes opened. I drank two more coffees by the time I arrived and felt like I had woken a bit more. \nThe drive back was not fun either ", "How do you keep yourself awake on long car rides by yourself? Sometimes I struggle in the mornings having a 30 minute drive, but I know that I am just not awake enough due to lack of sleep the night before. \nHowever, on Friday, I had to drive 3 hours to an office. I was able to get 8 hours of sleep that night and woke up refreshed. I had a cup of coffee before I left and ordered one at the cafe store for my drive. About 20 minutes in I start to feel sleepy so I blast the air conditioner and turn the music up, chug the rest of my coffee. Still didn't really help because I couldn't keep my eyes opened. I drank two more coffees by the time I arrived and felt like I had woken a bit more. \nThe drive back was not fun either ", "How do you keep yourself awake on long car rides by yourself? Sometimes I struggle in the mornings having a 30 minute drive, but I know that I am just not awake enough due to lack of sleep the night before. \nHowever, on Friday, I had to drive 3 hours to an office. I was able to get 8 hours of sleep that night and woke up refreshed. I had a cup of coffee before I left and ordered one at the cafe store for my drive. About 20 minutes in I start to feel sleepy so I blast the air conditioner and turn the music up, chug the rest of my coffee. Still didn't really help because I couldn't keep my eyes opened. I drank two more coffees by the time I arrived and felt like I had woken a bit more. \nThe drive back was not fun either ", "How do you keep yourself awake on long car rides by yourself? Sometimes I struggle in the mornings having a 30 minute drive, but I know that I am just not awake enough due to lack of sleep the night before. \nHowever, on Friday, I had to drive 3 hours to an office. I was able to get 8 hours of sleep that night and woke up refreshed. I had a cup of coffee before I left and ordered one at the cafe store for my drive. About 20 minutes in I start to feel sleepy so I blast the air conditioner and turn the music up, chug the rest of my coffee. Still didn't really help because I couldn't keep my eyes opened. I drank two more coffees by the time I arrived and felt like I had woken a bit more. \nThe drive back was not fun either ", "How do you keep yourself awake on long car rides by yourself? Sometimes I struggle in the mornings having a 30 minute drive, but I know that I am just not awake enough due to lack of sleep the night before. \nHowever, on Friday, I had to drive 3 hours to an office. I was able to get 8 hours of sleep that night and woke up refreshed. I had a cup of coffee before I left and ordered one at the cafe store for my drive. About 20 minutes in I start to feel sleepy so I blast the air conditioner and turn the music up, chug the rest of my coffee. Still didn't really help because I couldn't keep my eyes opened. I drank two more coffees by the time I arrived and felt like I had woken a bit more. \nThe drive back was not fun either ", "How do you keep yourself awake on long car rides by yourself? Sometimes I struggle in the mornings having a 30 minute drive, but I know that I am just not awake enough due to lack of sleep the night before. \nHowever, on Friday, I had to drive 3 hours to an office. I was able to get 8 hours of sleep that night and woke up refreshed. I had a cup of coffee before I left and ordered one at the cafe store for my drive. About 20 minutes in I start to feel sleepy so I blast the air conditioner and turn the music up, chug the rest of my coffee. Still didn't really help because I couldn't keep my eyes opened. I drank two more coffees by the time I arrived and felt like I had woken a bit more. \nThe drive back was not fun either " ]	[ "A while back I had to do a drivers awareness course (stupid speed cameras) and one of the tips they gave was really useful.\n\nYou need to narrate your journey, say out loud what obstacles you can see up ahead, judging the distance to the obstacle.\nSay your speed to yourself. Say if you can see anyone on the side of the road.\n\nIt helps you focus on what you're doing and you begin to spot things which will hopefully prevent an accident.", "When I'm going to drive a long way, I usually bring either coffe or some kind or energy drink like redbull or Burn. Its the only way for me when I drive cars. \n\nOn motorcycle I don't need anything, I'm naturally awake and aware then.", "OTR trucker here. Eating, drinking, and talking are the biggest helps. I also scan the road ahead and surrounding areas so I don't zone in directly in front of me. Keeps your eyes from getting too tired as well. Of course if you're struggling to keep your eyes open stop and rest or get out and walk around. Its better to be a little late than not at all. It has taken some time but driving 500 miles is a cake walk now. ", "I chew sunflower seeds. \n\nI have found the process of cracking them and spitting out the shells will allow me to stay awake as long as required. \n\nLongest trip was BC to northern California in one go. \n\nOn longer trips it will destroy your mouth but small price to pay for not falling asleep. \n\nI will switch sides of my mouth that I chew them on which also helps to keep me awake. \n\nI am finding that now I need them even for shorter distances (30 minutes) though. ", "A rather unusual thing that works for me is chewing gum, it makes me do something and reduces sleepiness. Also try being well hydrated. Coffee, at least for me, gives me a good energy rush for a while, but afterwards, like 2h I feel even more tired, it just feels that my mind is blunt and heart is pounding. Also if you are driving with someone else, talking really helps to stay awake, however, don't lose your attention on the road meanwhile. ", "My boyfriend and I have made several drives to and from Houston to Lubbock - a total of nine hours. Obviously with an additional person, staying awake isn't too difficult but we've done the drive on our own too. \n\nAudiobooks, good ones that are lively, are a good way to stay awake. Listen to podcasts, or jokes, or whatever will make you think. Playing show tunes is another thing I do, songs you know the lyrics to. Lion King is my go to. \n\nAlso in general, chew gum and food. Consume caffeine - green tea is a good one, as you won't risk a poop accident. Do not eat anything too heavy when driving. Eat light meals along the way. Eating too much can make you drowsy. Eating small meals through the day keeps you alert. Crunchy items are the best: apples, chips, sunflower seeds, nuts, ect.\n\nRoll down the windows, the wind will definitely slap you awake, and make routine stops to move around some to jar you awake. \n\nAlso use eyedrops. You don't blink as much as you should when you drive, which makes your eyes dry. Dry eyes make you feel like you're tired when your not (your eyes dry out when you need sleep). A few eyedrops later and you realize it was just dry eyes from not blinking enough the whole time. ", "Hi. I've just recently been on 1.6k miles car journey. My tricks are:\nTry to get a good sleep day before, or doesn't work well each time if you are nervous due to your journey \nKeep temperature low but comfortable.\nGet some energy drinks but try to avoid them, drink water. I hate drinking second and third red bull.\nListen to radio and try to interact\nIf you feel really tired then put over for 1h power nap, no point to risk! \n\n", "coffee can make me tired, so drink water or super strong orange juice.\nmints are pretty good, worst comes to wrist, get out the car and run around it like 5 times, it'll wake you up", "a few things:\n1. See how long you can hold your breath for\n2. Sing a note as long as you can \n3. Listen to a podcast\n4. Stop often \n\nI drove from Minnesota to Texas this summer in a day (19 hours...) and pulling over every two hours or so for even five minutes was such a life saver. ", "When I was in college I have anywhere from a 9-12 hour drive home for breaks, depending on weather, traffic, obedience to the speed limit, etc.\n\nOne stupid thing I did that worked, but I wouldn't advise was put IcyHot under my eyes, that definitely woke me up, but obvious there were side effects to that.\n\nI would avoid too much caffeine because while it help right away, unless I kept loading up on it, eventually there's a crash, and also makes you have to go to the bathroom.\n\nThe obvious aid is to just make sure you have enough sleep before hand, but that goes without saying.\n\nAnother weird one I found help was if I really needed to stay awake, I made my car cold as shit. This was extremely easy in winters, I'd just crack my windows. It's hard as hell to fall asleep when you have cold air blasting.", "This is not for everyone, but I read horror stories enough to keep me paranoid for the rest of the drive... :O", "Peppermint gum. Peppermint in general is a good trick to stay awake, and peppermint oil/extract will work too. The stronger the better. As far as caffeine, I specifically go for the low-sugar energy drinks like Monster Rehab and Rockstar Recovery (I hate carbonated energy drinks, so I've never tried the \"low-carb\" ones). Just as much caffeine as the others, but only like 5-6g of sugar per can so less of a crash. For long roadtrips I bring lots of music that I sing along to.", "On long road trips i try to make a mixtape or playlist of new music ive never heard before. Or play a never heard podcast to listen to.", "If I'm incredibly tired—like, nodding off behind the wheel tired—and it's cold out, I'll open the windows and blast myself with the freezing air. That'll wake you right up!", "I whack on a playlist of albums I haven't heard in a while but know very well.. then I sing my way through the drive", "I used to commute several hours each day, with one trip being after 10pm... Singing and dancing in the car helped me. So did drinking water/soda/whatever until I had to pee and then holding it... Not the healthiest option, but nothing keeps you awake like the feeling that your bladder is going to explode.", "I tuck into a good audiobook. It has to be a book you love though... if it's a boring book you don't like, you won't get engaged in it. ", "I talk to myself, practice my voices etc. make up stories in my head and narrate them out loud. Feel a little crazy? Sometimes, keeps me awake, and alert. ", "I stick my head out of the window and open my eyes as wide as I can. A/C works too. Not a fan of energy drinks.", "I have a hard time, as coffee and energy drinks don't work for long. For some odd reason. So I listen to comedy or a talk show. It keeps me engaged. Rather than music. I also like the narration tip that was previously posted. ", "Getting a full night's sleep and eating breakfast in the morning should help a lot. Breakfast gives long term energy (from carbs, so eat something with complex carbs like grains) and that helps you stay awake. Also, maybe playing mind games with yourself (while focusing on driving) can help. I like to constantly check where two seconds is in front of me (so I can follow a car at a safe distance if I catch up to one). That's an example and there are plenty of other ones to try.", "Get your thyroid checked. If you are that sleepy after a good night's sleep, there could be something medically wrong.", "Eat sunflower seeds in the shell. The crunching and mental activity required to unshell the seeds will help keep you awake, ", "Driving at different speeds helps me keep the tedium at bay. Traffic doesnt always allow that though. Going flat out for a few minutes usually is a good adrenaline kick too. Obviously not always such a great idea, but there are moments", "Don't piss first. There is no way you are falling asleep when it's all you can do to not urinate on youself. You may find youself driving 80 on the shoulder just to hit an exit to find a restroom.", "Chew gum, listen to loud music, sing along with music, have a window open at least a crack. Chain-smoking also works some, if you've made that bad decision in life (like I have). \n \nI've been told holding a $20 bill out the window also helps, but I've never tried that one. ", "Ahh this is something I've got a trick for. My home remedy is mint tic-tacs, loud music, and high AC!\n\nThe effect of this is more stimulus so your brain must stay more active to deal with it.", "Adjust your seat so it ISN'T too comfortable. Open the windows instead of using the comfy AC. Drink more coffee before you start driving." ]	[ 11, 3, 3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 ]	safe
[ "What to do about sweaty hands. My hands get extremely sweaty all the time. I've used foot powder, hand washing. Any tips?", "What to do about sweaty hands. My hands get extremely sweaty all the time. I've used foot powder, hand washing. Any tips?", "What to do about sweaty hands. My hands get extremely sweaty all the time. I've used foot powder, hand washing. Any tips?", "What to do about sweaty hands. My hands get extremely sweaty all the time. I've used foot powder, hand washing. Any tips?", "What to do about sweaty hands. My hands get extremely sweaty all the time. I've used foot powder, hand washing. Any tips?", "What to do about sweaty hands. My hands get extremely sweaty all the time. I've used foot powder, hand washing. Any tips?" ]	[ "I'm in the same boat, it is frustrating, I know. Additionally my nose always sweats. While annoying all the time, it becomes down right embarrassing in social situations, weddings, parties, business encounters, etc. For social settings where it is acceptable to have a drink in hand, carry it in your right hand, this gives you a reason to wipe your hand off before shaking.\n\nUpvoted, because you are not alone, and aside from surgery, I've not come across anything to solve it either.", "Okay, this takes quite a bit of effort and a lot of time. Results are not even noticeable until after a few days. Try bathing your hands/feet in a lukewarm bath of tea. Boil the water. Use a couple of tea bags. Let them steep in the water until it is fully black. Cool it down with cold water/refrigeration. Let your hands or feet soak for like 30 minutes. Do this every night until your hands sweat a bit less. How annoying is this procedure though? Incapacitation by soaking extremities - lame.", "Exact same problem here. Anything I touch gets sweat all over it. My phone, computer, etc. I can't stand it. Like another person said, I've heard of certain dri and also have heard some success stories from it. You can get it at Walgreens. I tried it and it made no difference, though. ", "I have this problem too. Nothing we can do bro. It's a condition called hyperhidrosis. I've tried everything my doctor's thrown at me. Nothing works.", "Couple tips. First try buying certain dri. It's an antiperspirant, just rub it on your hands before you go to sleep. Also there is a motion sickness patch called \"transderm scop\" scopolamine 1.5mg. Off label they can be used prevent sweating.\nAs someone mentioned it's called hyperhidrosis. In some people, episodes of sweating is triggered by stress. Diet can also play a roll in the amount your sweat.", "I don't know if you can get this outside of UK, but I use a product called Odaban. It's a liquid spray that you use overnight and it blocks the pores. If you use it for a couple of weeks straight, you can be sweat free for up to a few months. In fact, I only need to use it very rarely now, because I realised that probably 80% of the problem was the anxiety that I was going to sweat causing me to sweat more. Once I used the spray and it physically stopped the sweating for a while, it let me become less fixated on panicking that I would sweat. \n\nAnyway, upvote cos I know how hard it can be to deal with this, and try and stay positive: like I said, the stress from worrying about the sweat will cause you to sweat more." ]	[ 8, 5, 4, 3, 3, 2 ]	safe
[ "Getting up to your alarm, and not snoozing Hi Reddit! So like most of you I like sleep, and as we all know the most glorious of all sleep is that 10 extra minutes you get in between each snooze. As great as this sleep is, I have a terrible habit of snoozing until the very last possible minute, which causes me to be rushing around my house like a mad man in order to make it to my first appointment on time. I tell myself each day as I'm ripping trough my closet, frantically looking for something to wear, that this is no way for an adult to live, but alas, tomorrow morning comes along, and there I am snoozing my peaceful morning away. My current situation does not allow for the old \"alarm clock on the other side of the room\" trick as my wife works nights occasionally, and I would rather not awaken the beast. Any suggestions would be much appreciated!\n\n", "Getting up to your alarm, and not snoozing Hi Reddit! So like most of you I like sleep, and as we all know the most glorious of all sleep is that 10 extra minutes you get in between each snooze. As great as this sleep is, I have a terrible habit of snoozing until the very last possible minute, which causes me to be rushing around my house like a mad man in order to make it to my first appointment on time. I tell myself each day as I'm ripping trough my closet, frantically looking for something to wear, that this is no way for an adult to live, but alas, tomorrow morning comes along, and there I am snoozing my peaceful morning away. My current situation does not allow for the old \"alarm clock on the other side of the room\" trick as my wife works nights occasionally, and I would rather not awaken the beast. Any suggestions would be much appreciated!\n\n", "Getting up to your alarm, and not snoozing Hi Reddit! So like most of you I like sleep, and as we all know the most glorious of all sleep is that 10 extra minutes you get in between each snooze. As great as this sleep is, I have a terrible habit of snoozing until the very last possible minute, which causes me to be rushing around my house like a mad man in order to make it to my first appointment on time. I tell myself each day as I'm ripping trough my closet, frantically looking for something to wear, that this is no way for an adult to live, but alas, tomorrow morning comes along, and there I am snoozing my peaceful morning away. My current situation does not allow for the old \"alarm clock on the other side of the room\" trick as my wife works nights occasionally, and I would rather not awaken the beast. Any suggestions would be much appreciated!\n\n", "Getting up to your alarm, and not snoozing Hi Reddit! So like most of you I like sleep, and as we all know the most glorious of all sleep is that 10 extra minutes you get in between each snooze. As great as this sleep is, I have a terrible habit of snoozing until the very last possible minute, which causes me to be rushing around my house like a mad man in order to make it to my first appointment on time. I tell myself each day as I'm ripping trough my closet, frantically looking for something to wear, that this is no way for an adult to live, but alas, tomorrow morning comes along, and there I am snoozing my peaceful morning away. My current situation does not allow for the old \"alarm clock on the other side of the room\" trick as my wife works nights occasionally, and I would rather not awaken the beast. Any suggestions would be much appreciated!\n\n", "Getting up to your alarm, and not snoozing Hi Reddit! So like most of you I like sleep, and as we all know the most glorious of all sleep is that 10 extra minutes you get in between each snooze. As great as this sleep is, I have a terrible habit of snoozing until the very last possible minute, which causes me to be rushing around my house like a mad man in order to make it to my first appointment on time. I tell myself each day as I'm ripping trough my closet, frantically looking for something to wear, that this is no way for an adult to live, but alas, tomorrow morning comes along, and there I am snoozing my peaceful morning away. My current situation does not allow for the old \"alarm clock on the other side of the room\" trick as my wife works nights occasionally, and I would rather not awaken the beast. Any suggestions would be much appreciated!\n\n", "Getting up to your alarm, and not snoozing Hi Reddit! So like most of you I like sleep, and as we all know the most glorious of all sleep is that 10 extra minutes you get in between each snooze. As great as this sleep is, I have a terrible habit of snoozing until the very last possible minute, which causes me to be rushing around my house like a mad man in order to make it to my first appointment on time. I tell myself each day as I'm ripping trough my closet, frantically looking for something to wear, that this is no way for an adult to live, but alas, tomorrow morning comes along, and there I am snoozing my peaceful morning away. My current situation does not allow for the old \"alarm clock on the other side of the room\" trick as my wife works nights occasionally, and I would rather not awaken the beast. Any suggestions would be much appreciated!\n\n", "Getting up to your alarm, and not snoozing Hi Reddit! So like most of you I like sleep, and as we all know the most glorious of all sleep is that 10 extra minutes you get in between each snooze. As great as this sleep is, I have a terrible habit of snoozing until the very last possible minute, which causes me to be rushing around my house like a mad man in order to make it to my first appointment on time. I tell myself each day as I'm ripping trough my closet, frantically looking for something to wear, that this is no way for an adult to live, but alas, tomorrow morning comes along, and there I am snoozing my peaceful morning away. My current situation does not allow for the old \"alarm clock on the other side of the room\" trick as my wife works nights occasionally, and I would rather not awaken the beast. Any suggestions would be much appreciated!\n\n" ]	[ "Work out the absolute latest you can sleep in until. Set your alarm to that time. Sounds simple, and it is - if you know you can't snooze, you have to get up. \n\nAs brutal as it sounds, it's self control. If you sleep in over that time, the potential problems are huge, so you've created an imperative stronger than the impulse to indulge yourself, or a consequence that will shock you out of it. ", "Put a light on a timer so that the light turns on when you need to get up. Much easier to get up with a light blasting in your face than in a dark room. It makes that sleep after snoozing less appealing.", "Perhaps try setting two different alarms with two different sounds. One your current sound that \"snoozes\", and other which you train yourself to think of as the \"get fucking up\". Start by setting the two alarms and leaving them on for a week or so, and then again 5 minutes apart for a week or so. Then only use your \"get the fuck up\" alarm.\n\nI have used this because I become accustomed to hearing one alarm as \"it's okay, go back to sleep\" and the other as \"Get out of bed like it's on fire\"...and then I use them like that. If there is ever a time that I don't NEED to get up with such urgency, I use the old alarm. If the sound association wears off, repeat with a new sound.", "1. I changed my alarm sound to natural birdsong.\n2. I disabled the snooze functionality all together.\n3. Set my alarm for the time always used to snooze until, thus getting an extra half hour sleep.\n4. I charge my phone by my bathroom, my bedroom door is open so I can hear it. So when my alarm does go off I'm already at the bathroom. Understand you said you can't do this. I would discuss with your partner as to a way you could do it for at least a few weeks to let the habit form. Once it's routine, it's so much easier.\n5. I know it's tough but keep positive about you being able to get up when you want to. Believe in yourself, keep telling yourself you're in control of your life and if you want to get up and have plenty of time, it's easy, no big deal. The worst thing you can do is keep making out it's a big deal and that it's difficult. It really isn't.\n6. Another thing to consider is start doing something in the morning before you go to work, run, walk, cycle, something you enjoy. Then your mind has something positive to look forward to and not dread.\n\nLast but not least, you clearly don't enjoy your job. If you did, you'd get up in time. Quit your job and find something new. It's amazing how positive a change will make to everything in your life.", "Place your phone a distance away so that you have to physically get out of bed in order to turn it off.", "My experience is that all the apps and little tricks in the world won't help you. It's simply a matter of making a habit of it, whichever way you choose.", "My Galaxy S5 has a smart alarm function. It basically plays a soothing song 3 minutes before you're actual alarm time. It helps a bit but ultimately this battle is up in your brains." ]	[ 9, 3, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1 ]	safe
[ "Passing Time At Work So, to preface this, I work in a call center. We deal with sensitive customer information sometimes so phones aren't allowed to even be visible (you should not even have them in your pocket but we do anyway). We can't even have calculators on our screens, let alone solitaire or anything of the sort.\n\nBasically I'm allowed to interact with the \"scripter\" (the program that provides a phone number and a button that says \"place call\" and that's about it.\n\nSure we can talk -- but it's kind of difficult to do that when either you or your conversation partner may have a call at any second.\n\nWe can't have pens or paper, either. We have company-issued fidget spinners... that's about it.\n\nHow can I make my perception of time hasten without breaking these rules?", "Passing Time At Work So, to preface this, I work in a call center. We deal with sensitive customer information sometimes so phones aren't allowed to even be visible (you should not even have them in your pocket but we do anyway). We can't even have calculators on our screens, let alone solitaire or anything of the sort.\n\nBasically I'm allowed to interact with the \"scripter\" (the program that provides a phone number and a button that says \"place call\" and that's about it.\n\nSure we can talk -- but it's kind of difficult to do that when either you or your conversation partner may have a call at any second.\n\nWe can't have pens or paper, either. We have company-issued fidget spinners... that's about it.\n\nHow can I make my perception of time hasten without breaking these rules?", "Passing Time At Work So, to preface this, I work in a call center. We deal with sensitive customer information sometimes so phones aren't allowed to even be visible (you should not even have them in your pocket but we do anyway). We can't even have calculators on our screens, let alone solitaire or anything of the sort.\n\nBasically I'm allowed to interact with the \"scripter\" (the program that provides a phone number and a button that says \"place call\" and that's about it.\n\nSure we can talk -- but it's kind of difficult to do that when either you or your conversation partner may have a call at any second.\n\nWe can't have pens or paper, either. We have company-issued fidget spinners... that's about it.\n\nHow can I make my perception of time hasten without breaking these rules?", "Passing Time At Work So, to preface this, I work in a call center. We deal with sensitive customer information sometimes so phones aren't allowed to even be visible (you should not even have them in your pocket but we do anyway). We can't even have calculators on our screens, let alone solitaire or anything of the sort.\n\nBasically I'm allowed to interact with the \"scripter\" (the program that provides a phone number and a button that says \"place call\" and that's about it.\n\nSure we can talk -- but it's kind of difficult to do that when either you or your conversation partner may have a call at any second.\n\nWe can't have pens or paper, either. We have company-issued fidget spinners... that's about it.\n\nHow can I make my perception of time hasten without breaking these rules?", "Passing Time At Work So, to preface this, I work in a call center. We deal with sensitive customer information sometimes so phones aren't allowed to even be visible (you should not even have them in your pocket but we do anyway). We can't even have calculators on our screens, let alone solitaire or anything of the sort.\n\nBasically I'm allowed to interact with the \"scripter\" (the program that provides a phone number and a button that says \"place call\" and that's about it.\n\nSure we can talk -- but it's kind of difficult to do that when either you or your conversation partner may have a call at any second.\n\nWe can't have pens or paper, either. We have company-issued fidget spinners... that's about it.\n\nHow can I make my perception of time hasten without breaking these rules?" ]	[ "Do you like puzzles? Going off the rubiks cube idea, what about those wooden puzzles you have to figure out how to take apart, and pretend you're actually going to put it back together someday?", "Or how about knitting/crocheting? I occasionally knit a small square to turn into a newborn hat, and they get donated to a local hospital :)", "Doodle! Even if you aren't artistically inclined, after day in and day out of practice... You could become pretty good at sketching.", "Are you allowed books or written word? I used to take newspapers in when i worked at a bank call center. I used to take in crosswords as well. Or sudoku puzzles? What about learning to solve rubix cubes? Are you allowed on any external websites, like news perhaps? Or juggling balls maybe? Or learning some simple on the spot exercises like stretches? Or learning a new skill, like cat's cradle or sign language?\n\nI used to get super bored on the quiet days, I can relate to your strugglem I was allowed pen and paper though which helped. I hope some of these help!", "Doodle! Even if you aren't artistically inclined, after day in and day out of practice... You could become pretty good at sketching." ]	[ 3, 2, 2, 2, 1 ]	safe
[ "Mildly comforting words for friends/loved ones. For example:\n\nFriend: Something bad/horrible has happened to them and they're either sad or feeling better telling you about it.\n\nOptions available:\n1. Diminish their problems - \"Yea that's bad, but others have it worse!'\n\n2. Fret about how you can't help them and choose to ignore their problem - \"Well, I can't do much about that...\"\n\n3. Make it about me - \"Y'know, that reminds me...\"\n\n4. Empathize in knowing silence or with unintelligible grunts/murmurs that sound encouraging: \"Mm...yea, yep, yea...\"\n\n\n4's nice, but sometimes the situation isn't that heavy (such as that of a funeral) that warrants it. And so, a while back, I read somewhere and there's a new option available as a result:\n\n<Acknowledge the obvious in a sincere, non-snarky manner: 'That's rough' or 'That must be rough'.>\n\nNot 'That must be rough for you', since I feel it that the '-for you' part might trigger some confrontation. Just softly, calmly stating it seems to have a nice feel since it's non-controversial (their situation is bad or they feel sad for some reason), and in their mental state of sadness, they'll agree and proceed to explain more or lapse into silence. Regardless, it seems better than 1-3 above.\n\nCurious to know what other phrases are used to achieve the same effect.\n\n", "Mildly comforting words for friends/loved ones. For example:\n\nFriend: Something bad/horrible has happened to them and they're either sad or feeling better telling you about it.\n\nOptions available:\n1. Diminish their problems - \"Yea that's bad, but others have it worse!'\n\n2. Fret about how you can't help them and choose to ignore their problem - \"Well, I can't do much about that...\"\n\n3. Make it about me - \"Y'know, that reminds me...\"\n\n4. Empathize in knowing silence or with unintelligible grunts/murmurs that sound encouraging: \"Mm...yea, yep, yea...\"\n\n\n4's nice, but sometimes the situation isn't that heavy (such as that of a funeral) that warrants it. And so, a while back, I read somewhere and there's a new option available as a result:\n\n<Acknowledge the obvious in a sincere, non-snarky manner: 'That's rough' or 'That must be rough'.>\n\nNot 'That must be rough for you', since I feel it that the '-for you' part might trigger some confrontation. Just softly, calmly stating it seems to have a nice feel since it's non-controversial (their situation is bad or they feel sad for some reason), and in their mental state of sadness, they'll agree and proceed to explain more or lapse into silence. Regardless, it seems better than 1-3 above.\n\nCurious to know what other phrases are used to achieve the same effect.\n\n", "Mildly comforting words for friends/loved ones. For example:\n\nFriend: Something bad/horrible has happened to them and they're either sad or feeling better telling you about it.\n\nOptions available:\n1. Diminish their problems - \"Yea that's bad, but others have it worse!'\n\n2. Fret about how you can't help them and choose to ignore their problem - \"Well, I can't do much about that...\"\n\n3. Make it about me - \"Y'know, that reminds me...\"\n\n4. Empathize in knowing silence or with unintelligible grunts/murmurs that sound encouraging: \"Mm...yea, yep, yea...\"\n\n\n4's nice, but sometimes the situation isn't that heavy (such as that of a funeral) that warrants it. And so, a while back, I read somewhere and there's a new option available as a result:\n\n<Acknowledge the obvious in a sincere, non-snarky manner: 'That's rough' or 'That must be rough'.>\n\nNot 'That must be rough for you', since I feel it that the '-for you' part might trigger some confrontation. Just softly, calmly stating it seems to have a nice feel since it's non-controversial (their situation is bad or they feel sad for some reason), and in their mental state of sadness, they'll agree and proceed to explain more or lapse into silence. Regardless, it seems better than 1-3 above.\n\nCurious to know what other phrases are used to achieve the same effect.\n\n", "Mildly comforting words for friends/loved ones. For example:\n\nFriend: Something bad/horrible has happened to them and they're either sad or feeling better telling you about it.\n\nOptions available:\n1. Diminish their problems - \"Yea that's bad, but others have it worse!'\n\n2. Fret about how you can't help them and choose to ignore their problem - \"Well, I can't do much about that...\"\n\n3. Make it about me - \"Y'know, that reminds me...\"\n\n4. Empathize in knowing silence or with unintelligible grunts/murmurs that sound encouraging: \"Mm...yea, yep, yea...\"\n\n\n4's nice, but sometimes the situation isn't that heavy (such as that of a funeral) that warrants it. And so, a while back, I read somewhere and there's a new option available as a result:\n\n<Acknowledge the obvious in a sincere, non-snarky manner: 'That's rough' or 'That must be rough'.>\n\nNot 'That must be rough for you', since I feel it that the '-for you' part might trigger some confrontation. Just softly, calmly stating it seems to have a nice feel since it's non-controversial (their situation is bad or they feel sad for some reason), and in their mental state of sadness, they'll agree and proceed to explain more or lapse into silence. Regardless, it seems better than 1-3 above.\n\nCurious to know what other phrases are used to achieve the same effect.\n\n" ]	[ "\"That's shit, how are you feeling/what you going to do about it?\" has always worked well for me. Most people want to have the thing acknowledged, not fixed, let them talk, just listen.", "If it isn't a life changing event like a funeral then asking what do you think you're going to do about it is good. Anything to get them talking and help steer it to positive when needed without being overbearing. \n\nWhen a good friend has a life changing event I ask if they need anything then I tell them that all the relatives and everybody will be around for a few days and if they need anything they can call me. Then I tell them that after everybody else goes back to their regular lives that's when I'll call and come by and make a pest out of myself to make sure that they're ok and not alone and I'm going to drag them out to eat or bring food with me . And I follow up on it. \n\nI know that's the kind of friend I've needed more than once so that's who I try to be for them. ", "I always say, \"I'm sorry for your troubles,\" and then nod and listen silently for as long as they'd like.", "Best, universal way to deal with anyone's grief or sadness:\nLet them talk until they're done,\nand let them know you'll be available to talk whenever they want and you support them.\n\n\nI personally like to ask about little details concerning what they're sad about - it lets them talk more if they want to.\n\nNever make it about you when it's a big grievance.\nA great thing to do is to check up on them every now and then - a gentle \"how are you,\" \"is there anything I can do\" and \"wanna hang maybe? :) I can deliver you some snacks\" always do wonders. Just letting people know you're thinking of them so they're a little less lonely.\n\n" ]	[ 2, 1, 1, 1 ]	safe

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