meta stringclasses 1 value | prefix listlengths 2 242 | suffix listlengths 2 242 | sft_index int64 0 0 | reward listlengths 2 242 | label stringclasses 2 values |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
[
"How to properly end a conversation Being my awkward self, there are many times when a conversation is dragging or just not going so smoothly, and I know there's no sense in carrying it on. However, I'm never quite sure how to go about it in a non-awkward way.",
"How to properly end a conversation Being my awkwa... | [
"A good rule of thumb, especially in a professional setting, is to briefly summarize the conversation you just had. This ascertains that both of you are on the same page. Or even if you're just making plans with a friend, you could say \"See you Friday at 7!\" Then smile, maybe say \"Thanks!\" and either walk away ... | 0 | [
10,
7,
3,
2,
1,
1,
0
] | safe | |
[
"how can I train my body to wake up to an alarm? My alarm was going off for 20 minutes before my brother had to walk out of his room down the hall and he lightly said my name and I snapped awake.",
"how can I train my body to wake up to an alarm? My alarm was going off for 20 minutes before my brother had to walk... | [
"I always use subconcious. Right before falling asleep I say in my mind \"i ask my subconcious to wake me up at X hour\". I repeat it like 2 -3 times until I have this feeling that it will work and the natural alarm is set. \nResults: I always wake up 1-2 min before the alarm. So far never failed me. \n\nYou have a... | 0 | [
77,
68,
49,
42,
18,
10,
5,
3,
3,
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,
... | safe | |
[
"How to keep mechanical pencil lead from slipping into the shaft? It has always bothered me, and I have had to get rid of so many pencils because of it. The lead isn't too short, it just slips up when you try to write. [like this](http://i.imgur.com/io4f7.jpg)",
"How to keep mechanical pencil lead from slipping i... | [
"Hmmm, never had that problem when the lead wasn't running out. Try better ones, like a zebra m301/m701",
"I had this problem and Google duly found this thread for me... my problem turned out to be that I was using 0.5mm lead in a 0.7mm pencil. Just wanted to add this comment to others who may find this post in ... | 0 | [
3,
2,
1,
1
] | safe | |
[
"how can I make my flat pillows fluffy again? I always briefly rustle them but after awhile they just flatten out again. Any help?",
"how can I make my flat pillows fluffy again? I always briefly rustle them but after awhile they just flatten out again. Any help?",
"how can I make my flat pillows fluffy again? ... | [
"Depends what kind of filling you have. Some you can put in the washer and dryer and then fluff up by sort of squeezing the pillow, grabbing at the fibres through the outer cover and pulling them apart and repeating all over the pillow. Even just putting them in the drier with some heavy shoes will help.\n\nBut a... | 0 | [
3,
2,
2,
1,
1
] | safe | |
[
"How to prevent kidney stones. Ok, I'm now scared. I live in the Virgin Islands (dehydration risk), so what can I do to prevent kidney stones?",
"How to prevent kidney stones. Ok, I'm now scared. I live in the Virgin Islands (dehydration risk), so what can I do to prevent kidney stones?",
"How to prevent kidn... | [
"Water. Water water water water. \n\nSince water sounds like an issue, citrus, as stated. Asparagus and cranberry are good ones for breaking up crap in your kidneys too, apparently. \n\nWhen I had one, my doc said that calcium oxylate stones are the most common. For people prone to this type of stone, he recommende... | 0 | [
22,
3,
1,
1,
1
] | safe | |
[
"Winter Emergency Kit for the Car Okay Yankees, I am taking my first solo trip north for Thanksgiving. What do I really need to put in my car (apparently a front-wheel drive) in case I wind up in a snowdrift or icestorm or whatever? \n\n",
"Winter Emergency Kit for the Car Okay Yankees, I am taking my first solo... | [
"This is worst case scenario. Sorry it got long but I put everything I could think of. Absolute necessities have been starred. \n\n1. Blanket(s) and extra socks. *\n\n2. Bottled water. *\n\n3. Kitty litter or planks for traction if you get stuck. *\n\n4. Make sure your cell phone is fully charged - may want to get ... | 0 | [
10,
3,
2,
2
] | safe | |
[
"Optimal napping techniques They (the life hackers online + some researchers) say to do *either* 30 minutes or a full sleep cycle. \n\nIt's really hard to time your sleep onset in the first place - what if it takes you 30 minutes to even feel rested? - and *then* wake yourself up enough to set an appropriately tim... | [
"The hardest thing about napping is you already know you're going to wake up soon, which makes falling asleep harder. Counting breathes/doing some kind of simple m",
"I use a nice sleep mask to cover my eyes, get a nice soft one not the cheap thin cloth. Helped so much with a newborn baby and being up every 2-3 h... | 0 | [
4,
3,
3,
1
] | safe | |
[
"I just got hired for a job (minimum wage) how do I quit for another job? So I just got hired at a minimum wage, mall job and I've been working here for less than a week now. I just got offered an actual job with a salary, even though not much it still is a lot better than the minimum wage job. How do I go about le... | [
"Just tell your boss you're quitting and you can finish off the week or even give 2 weeks. Tell the other job when you can start and just start then. Seems like a no brainer. If you're worried about how it will look on a resume to be at a job for a week or two just don't put down the mall job on your resume in t... | 0 | [
10,
7,
5,
2,
1,
1,
1,
0,
0,
0
] | safe | |
[
"How to stop caring what others think of you? I easily get caught up in others peoples opinions of me, no matter how relevant they are in my life. It also discourages me from learning how to do certain things, or getting good at something, because I feel like there's no point in it if others don't know about it, al... | [
"Come up with a 'hero' figure- the person that you wish you could be- this person could even be someone you make up. Rather than thinking about what other people would think (easy, right?) try to ask yourself what this real or imagined hero of yours would think. Try to model yourself after this person, and no mat... | 0 | [
13,
7,
4,
2,
2,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1
] | safe | |
[
"How to make job applications suck less. Every time I have to add in my job experience, location, start and end date, and other information that is clearly stated on my resume that is attached. Do I really need this stuff? If so, how can I make it so that it enters automatically? I hate typing it out every time.... | [
"I think a good start would be to open a job application and write down all of the answers they ask for in a word document (except social security number and any really personal information). Then every time they ask for your start and end date, skills, requirements of past jobs addresses etc. You can just copy and... | 0 | [
2,
1
] | safe | |
[
"When interacting with a person with lazy eyes, how do you maintain eye contact? I am afraid I will look at the \"wrong\" eye and seem like an ass. Is there a proper way to hold eye contact when your conversational partner has a lazy eye? Sorry if my question is too stupid for this sub.",
"When interacting with ... | [
"I try to make a habit of looking at the bridge of the persons nose, I feel like it's better than them seeing my gaze switch from eye to eye. ",
"Person with lazy eye here. I really don't care which eye you look at, and if you follow the drifting one it doesn't bother me. However if you want a good guideline– if ... | 0 | [
13,
6,
3,
3,
2,
2
] | safe | |
[
"How to stop holding tension in your body? I hold tension so badly that it physically hurts me all over. I do it so much I hold my breath and sometimes make squeaking noises because I'm not releasing my breath - it's being forced out. Is there a way to get out of that habit?\n\n",
"How to stop holding tension in ... | [
"I highly suggest m",
"1. Find a good doctor and get checked for any medical cause.\n2. If you suffer from anxiety too then get your homocysteine blood levels checked, anything above 9 and try to get tested for MTHFR. If you can't afford it then try taking methylcobalamin and methylfolate.\n3. Try some supplement... | 0 | [
72,
15,
14,
8,
6,
5,
3,
3,
2,
2,
2,
2,
2,
2,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
0
] | safe | |
[
"How to streamline email. I currently have 2 gmail accounts and a yahoo account. I would like to use only one of the gmail accounts. How do I clean up the old ones: continue getting important emails, change contacts over, move my google account info, etc. As well as how to keep inbox clean.",
"How to streamline e... | [
"Well pick the account you want. Go in to your other email accounts(log in) and put a fowarder on those accounts and point them at the account you want to be your main. Yahoo and Gmail both offer email forwarding for free, and this way you won't miss any emails addressed to your old (accounts) while be able to ac... | 0 | [
5,
2
] | safe | |
[
"Useful shortcuts and tips for Excel I'm currently processing large amounts of data and would like to find easier ways to highlight a whole selection of data without having to click, hold and drag to the bottom.",
"Useful shortcuts and tips for Excel I'm currently processing large amounts of data and would like t... | [
"Highlight the first cell then hit Ctrl + shift then hit the down arrow (or other arrow keys). This will highlight to the next blank cell.",
"Use shift. Its basically entirely cross-platform. You select the first item, then hold shift and click the last one.",
"There are a lot of useful tutorials on Youtube; I ... | 0 | [
3,
2,
1,
1
] | safe | |
[
"Preparing for a life insurance medical exam I'm two weeks away from a life insurance medical exam (essentially a very thorough physical). While you can't drastically change your health in such a short time, are there any short term changes that can have a big influence on the results?",
"Preparing for a life ins... | [
"Canadian insurance advisor here. While you might not be able to address any major medical issues that would get you a sub-standard rating (e.g., obesity, diabetes), assuming you are in good health now you can try to shoot for getting a \"preferred\" rating for above-average health. Work on things that will reduce ... | 0 | [
23,
6,
2,
2,
1
] | safe | |
[
"How to avoid overly sweaty pits throughout the day. No matter how much deodorant I put on in the AM, my armpits are always sweaty after a few hours and whenever I add more deodorant it just makes it seem worse. Any tips? ",
"How to avoid overly sweaty pits throughout the day. No matter how much deodorant I put o... | [
"Certain Dri is the only thing that has ever worked for me. Apply every night and you'll see a huge difference in a few days. \n\nhttp://mobile.walmart.com/ip/Certain-Dri-Roll-On-Anti-Perspirant-1.2-fl-oz/10317293\n",
"There is deodorant and then there is antiperspirant. For a while I was only buying deodorant an... | 0 | [
7,
4,
2,
2,
1,
1,
1,
1,
0,
-6
] | safe | |
[
"how to quickly search for and open files in Windows 10 **Update**: It appears to be an indexing problem after all. Another machine I have with Windows 10 didn't have the problem, and files on my main PC files on my desktop do show up in 'best match' right away. I'm currently rebuilding my search index, hoping that... | [
"In Windows 8 WIN+F and enter 90% of the time brings up a totally invalid result, because you need to manually specify where it should look (under programs, settings or files), as it seems to look at an incorrect place by default, and it would find a mobile app first, so you'd need to manually select a windows prog... | 0 | [
2,
1
] | safe | |
[
"When you pick a room of an apartment, what can you do to decrease the odds you get a room next to noise/noisy people? ",
"When you pick a room of an apartment, what can you do to decrease the odds you get a room next to noise/noisy people? ",
"When you pick a room of an apartment, what can you do to decrease t... | [
"I type this as I listen to 3 dogs barking loudly outside my studio window. It's like a curse, no matter where I live there's always dogs barking 12hrs non stop every day",
"I ended up buying sound absorbing foam tiles and covering the wall the noise was coming from. It helps ALOT! They work best if they are put... | 0 | [
6,
4,
3,
2,
1
] | safe | |
[
"How to be more participative in classes? Hello! I had a teacher that liked to see people participate more during classes and discussion, but we didn't always have something to say.\n\nIn the end almost everyone lost points because of this, so now I'm wondering what I could do to talk more without just saying any s... | [
"When you’re doing your assigned reading for the next day, mark three passages in the reading that you think are interesting and ask the teacher if you can talk about one of them in class the next day. Alternately write down three questions that occur to you when reading, write them down in your notebook so you don... | 0 | [
7,
6,
3,
2,
2
] | safe | |
[
"How to give a good handshake As the title suggests, how would you give a \"good\" handshake? One that's not too firm but not too limp, not domineering but not timid, appropriate for business partners and interviewers who are older/younger/male/female, if that also matters?\n\nHow would I practice one, and how woul... | [
"1. Make the handshake firm. Don't think that if it's a woman, you should just lightly touch it, as their hand was from some royal velvet or silk.\n\n2. I'd so you should go for about 2-3 shakes, unless (don't know if it is so in your culture) the handshake is accompanied by some speech (in Poland you will often sh... | 0 | [
4,
3,
1,
1,
1,
1
] | safe | |
[
"How do I strike up conversations with coworkers not about work or TV/Film topics? I've started a new job recently and have begun grabbing lunch with coworkers on occasion. I've noticed the conversation is primarily about work or about our favorite tv shows and movies we've all seen. Then the conversation quickly f... | [
"News events, world events, sports, clean/dirty jokes - your call not sure what you can get away with in your work environment, music, up and coming events in town.\n\nProtip: Avoid politics and religion those are two subjects that shouldn't be talked about at work nor at a bar. Can become a bloodbath of debate and... | 0 | [
5,
3,
3,
2,
1
] | safe | |
[
"Locking a door (that has no lock) from the inside. You know the situation, you are at a party, want some privacy, and turns out the door has no lock, or you just don't have the key.\n\nIs there any simple way I could lock a door, from the inside, so that no one gets in, but it doesn't harm the door in any way (and... | [
"Just spit into a condom and put that in the outside door knob. A sock won't stop most drunk people. Grabbing onto a used condom however, will.",
"Take the mattress from the bed you're bout to bang that one night stand on and slide it against the door. ",
"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lNFJt10w1E\nAlthough h... | 0 | [
10,
5,
3,
3,
3,
2,
1,
0
] | safe | |
[
"How to explain to someone they are wrong/mistaken if they are my superior? I work in an industry where there are quite a few policies and procedures that we must adhere too. Unfortunately, because of that there are so many misinterpretations of them. \n\nCommonly, those above me position wise will explain one of t... | [
"I would take it in writing and have them \"help\" you understand it better. In doing so, having them read it out loud, might open their eyes as to how they saw it wrong in the first place.",
"Sounds like the military. Regardless of if it IS military or not, all you can do is know the rules and regulations like t... | 0 | [
4,
2
] | safe | |
[
"How to not get offended while also maintain face. Someone starts messing with you or otherwise being negative towards you. How to not get offended while staying classy and keeping face?",
"How to not get offended while also maintain face. Someone starts messing with you or otherwise being negative towards you. H... | [
"Some people are able to come up with a humorous response to defuse the situation and get any on-lookers on their side. I'm not one of those people unfortunately, so... I always try to be pleasant yet stoic. What someone else says or thinks is their business and says more about them than me. \n\nIf it gets really i... | 0 | [
3,
2,
1
] | safe | |
[
"How to not get blinded by other cars at night when driving? One thing that really bothers me about driving at night is when I'm passing another car on the road going in opposite directions, the headlights seem very blinding for a few moments. Any ideas on how to help this?",
"How to not get blinded by other cars... | [
"Keep your eyes focused on the white line on the right side of the road. You'll be able to keep your eyes on the road, while minimizing the lights effect on your night vision. ",
"Look to the side or close one eye; don't close your eyes on the highway; only rural roads and one eye",
"It can also be helpful to w... | 0 | [
13,
1,
1,
1,
1
] | safe | |
[
"How do I force myself to go to bed earlier ? Hi, i'm stuck in a bad circle of \"not getting enough sleep > Bein tired all day at work > Coming back home and wanting to cram in as many leisure activities and cook my meals before having to go to sleep again to start another boring day\". \n\nI know all the tip... | [
"No caffeine after lunch, and exercise to the point of sweating at least 4 times a week, but not within 5 hours of bed.",
"Start waking up early and suck it up for the first two weeks. You’ll be tired enough by your new ‘bed time’ to actually have a prayer of getting to sleep. \nAdditionally, switch any nighttime... | 0 | [
9,
5,
2,
2,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
0
] | safe | |
[
"how to print a poorly done photo copy and not waste all of my black ink I have a 40 page selection to read for class, and my teacher uploaded a poorly done photo copy with a ton of black on half of each page. I like to be able to write and make notes while I read, and don't like reading off a computer screen, so d... | [
"I'm guessing you mean black spots between lines and at the edges? Try using Paint to cut out most of the black, just erase it. It might take you some time, but that's the only way I can think of.",
"Open up a photo "
] | 0 | [
5,
1
] | safe | |
[
"How to stop eating when your full and not gorging until you can't move? I honestly don't do it daily but way more than I should be. Before I go see a shrink because I can't put down the fork maybe you guys have some ideas...\n\n\n*Not morbidly obese by any means but my eating habits are like it's my last meal ever... | [
"Get smaller plates, put less on them. Keep the main dishes out of eyesight so you physically have to get up And serve yourself more. At restraunts I ask for a to go box right away and immediately box up half my food and get it off the table. With snacks at home never eat straight from the bag, put a reasonable ... | 0 | [
7,
6,
4,
3,
2,
2,
1,
1,
1
] | safe | |
[
"What are some more advanced LPT for stopping smoking cigarettes and reducing nicotine dependence altogether? ",
"What are some more advanced LPT for stopping smoking cigarettes and reducing nicotine dependence altogether? ",
"What are some more advanced LPT for stopping smoking cigarettes and reducing nicotine... | [
"There are as many different techniques as there are conmen selling them.\n\nJail tends to be a great solution. Not the easiest one to live one.\n\nOtherwise you're going to just have to find the want to. Patches can help, but unless you're a special type of person that most smoker's aren't; it's just a way to ge... | 0 | [
1,
1,
1,
1
] | safe | |
[
"Shooting down an idea without causing offense Lots of ideas are good in my opinion, but not all ideas are always good to execute. It can be a cost factor or because the idea is already executed by other companies. \nIn my experience I shoot down 9/10 ideas quickly. When those are my own ideas, I don't care. But w... | [
"Ask them enough questions that help them come to the conclusion on their own. This style takes a few variables to get right.\n\n1. You're subject has to be opened to the idea of changing their mind. Maybe not overtly, but on at least a subconscious level they need to have doubt.\n\n2. The questions can't be loaded... | 0 | [
4,
2,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1
] | safe | |
[
"Automaticly mute laptop after headset is unplugged. It can be embarrassing when you are studying/working in a public place and your headset gets unplugged and you disturb everyone with your music. Any tools to solve this problem that either pause your music or mute your sound automaticly?",
"Automaticly mute lap... | [
"On a Mac, if your volume is set to off on the speaker without headphones plugged in, it should revert back to that once they're unplugged, regardless of the volume for when they're plugged in.\n\n",
"My mac has different volume settings for when headset is plugged in / is not plugged in by default afaik. But the... | 0 | [
16,
5,
1,
1,
1,
-2
] | safe | |
[
"How do I not care after learning how bad politics and social well being is in the US. it is overtaking whatever little happiness I had left, and I feel powerless. ",
"How do I not care after learning how bad politics and social well being is in the US. it is overtaking whatever little happiness I had left, and I... | [
"All we can do is what we can do in our own sphere of influence. Every little positive effort- anything constructive with our fellow neighbors is crucial. Communication and support. If you see something that you can change for the better- do it. Grassroots.",
"1. Get involved in your local community. Whether th... | 0 | [
6429,
528,
152,
101,
87,
83,
68,
52,
32,
31,
26,
15,
14,
13,
11,
10,
8,
7,
7,
5,
5,
5,
5,
4,
4,
4,
4,
3,
3,
3,
3,
3,
3,
2,
2,
2,
2,
2,
2,
2,
2,
2,
2,
2,
2,
2,
2,
2,
2,
2,
2,
2,
2,
2,
2,
2,
2,
2,
2,
... | safe | |
[
"How do I approach personal conversations? How do I get others to open up? So this recently happened when I was talking to a friend.\n\nMe: So what do your parents do?\n\nHim: My mom is teacher. We are really close.\n\nMe: Good, and your dad?\n\nHim: I have only been raised by my mother.\n\n<awkward silence for ... | [
"Sympathy usually works for me, especially if it's out of the blue like you mentioned.\n\"Aww I'm sorry to hear that\" or whatever and move on to something else. Especially if they don't feel comfortable sharing.\n\nWhen it comes to sensitive conversations that someone else initiates it's best to save your sympath... | 0 | [
4,
3,
2,
1,
1,
-1
] | safe | |
[
"Why do people not approach me naturally in parties/informal meetings to connect? I'm 35/m, in a mid level mgt position. I think I have good communication skills. And I've always felt highly awkward in social situations (office parties particularly). \n\nI will normally approach a ton of people at parties and open ... | [
"First, I think you need to consider a perspective shift. Social interaction requires two (or more) people, so putting the onus on yourself as unapproachable is disproportionately attributing cause to 1 party (you). Try to remember that other people have their own challenges (social anxiety, etc) and most people ... | 0 | [
45,
35,
6,
6,
3,
3,
2,
2,
2,
2,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
0,
0
] | safe | |
[
"What to do when landlords are cheating , taking more money for utility than actual My landlords are like 70 years old, they have a huge house and have 4 rental units. I don't know how to electricity bill works here but they have been charging an outrageous amount, they have solar panels and have some sort of a met... | [
"Tenant rights vary a lot by jurisdiction. It would help people give a full answer if you said where this was taking place.",
"Start recording the meter on the first of every month and keep track of the amount they charge you each time. Then you can use that info to determine if they are charging a consistent rat... | 0 | [
15,
12,
6,
5,
2,
2,
1
] | safe | |
[
"Essential information for a pocket notebook? Hi! I just got a 3\" x 5\" notebook that I really really like! I've noted down some information that I need on a regular basis at work and on the road, and I was wondering if you guys would have tips on what else I should write in the book?\n\nHere's what I have so far:... | [
"Contact info for your cr",
"Phone numbers for emergency contacts like friends and family, in case you lose your phone. (Or in case you get hurt and someone finds you and can't communicate with you because you're passed out.) \n\nAlso, a list of medications you are on, or anything you are allergic to. ",
"Don't... | 0 | [
7,
3,
3,
3,
2,
2
] | safe | |
[
"What potentially useful details should I keep stored in my phone? For example I was at the hardware store getting a replacement lightbulb, only to find I didn't know which size to get. So I've now added a note with the sizes I use at home. \n\nThere must be other examples like this, I thought...",
"What potentia... | [
"My roommate has her lock screen as all relevant medical information/ allergies, and an emergency contact number incase something happens & she's not wearing her bracelet.",
"Your own clothing measurements can be helpful. For guys it's easy to forget neck size, sleeve length, various suit measurements, etc. You c... | 0 | [
163,
37,
26,
21,
17,
10,
9,
8,
8,
6,
6,
5,
5,
5,
3,
3,
3,
3,
3,
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
] | safe | |
[
"How do you stay motivated and productive? I am a freshmen in college, and looking for some tips on how i could improve my productivity.",
"How do you stay motivated and productive? I am a freshmen in college, and looking for some tips on how i could improve my productivity.",
"How do you stay motivated and pro... | [
"Combination of many things you acquire throughout life and learning. Exercise, routine, discipline, committment, mental health.",
"Tips inspired by Getting Things Done by David Allen\n* If it takes less than 2 minutes, just do it now\n* Get a to-do list you trust and will actually use \n* Put everything you need... | 0 | [
8,
3,
3,
1,
1,
1,
-1
] | safe | |
[
"Getting rid of the rings under my eyes I feel like the rings under my eyes are darker than any one else around me, are there any ways to get rid of these or tone them down without makeup? I've tried getting more sleep, but that hasn't really helped.",
"Getting rid of the rings under my eyes I feel like the rings... | [
"Allergy tests! Doc said he could tell my son was allergic to something based solely on his dark under eyes. ",
"Put a cold spoon in the freezer for a couple minutes. Then press it to your under eye circles and they will disappear or drastically reduce. The coldnes of the spoon makes the skin tighten.",
"I ha... | 0 | [
11,
4,
4,
3,
2,
2,
2,
2,
1,
1,
-6
] | safe | |
[
"How to get small amounts of wax out of clothing (silk)? My boyfriend and I did a brazillian on me a couple weeks ago. I ran around butt naked for a few hours because I heard wearing clothing right after risked ingrown hairs. I wasn't able to shower after the brazillian before I had to go, so I had little bit of ... | [
"Take a piece of parchment paper put it over the wax. Then iron it. The wax will melt and u just have to wipe it off before it dries again.",
"You can take a paper towel and put the iron on its lowest heat setting. Then put the paper towel over the wax and just run the iron over it. The wax will come right out."
... | 0 | [
3,
2
] | safe | |
[
"How to grill meats After my wife and I got married I quickly realized that I haven't the faintest clue how to BBQ anything. I've never done it before and it's kind of embarrassing that I don't possess this manly trait naturally. I'm grilling turkey burgers for some friends in a few hours and I want it to turn out ... | [
"Preheat the grill on med-high and then turn down to medium maybe medium low just before you put your meat on.\n\nDO NOT FLIP OFTEN!!! You want the meat to get that nice char-grilled flavor so it's important to leave the meat be.\n\nGet a grill thermometer so you don't have to check for pink. Put the thermometer in... | 0 | [
5,
2,
1,
1
] | safe | |
[
"Running cables from one room to the other neatly. I live in an apartment so I cannot go through the walls. What's the neatest way to run say Ethernet cables from one room to the other via floor or ceiling that doesn't scream, \"Hey, check out all of these ugly wires going everywhere!\" I need function while still ... | [
"somthing like [this](http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-PA4010KIT-Powerline-Adapter-Starter/dp/B00AWRUICG/ref=sr_1_1/177-9954195-0102262?ie=UTF8&qid=1407784210&sr=8-1&keywords=ethernet+over+powerline+kit) could help depending on your need. All the fun of having ethernet in the wall except for cutting of drywall.",
... | 0 | [
9,
5,
3,
3,
1,
1,
1,
1
] | safe | |
[
"How to remove blackheads (nose) I have got a lot of blackheads on my nose and therefore search for a natural way to get rid of them. They are almost invisible, but they seem to redden my nose. Any helpful tips?",
"How to remove blackheads (nose) I have got a lot of blackheads on my nose and therefore search for ... | [
"[Be sure they're *actually* blackheads before you remove them.](http://customskinsolutions.wordpress.com/2012/07/06/the-truth-about-blackheads/)",
"When you \"remove\" them you're really only pulling out a part of the blackhead plug. Its satisfying as fuck, but a temporary fix. Try applying a salcylic acid produ... | 0 | [
252,
65,
28,
27,
7,
4,
2,
2,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
0
] | safe | |
[
"How to be less of a picky eater I've always considered myself a picky eater, seeing as most of what I eat is comfort food. But I never really realized how bad it was until just recently. \n\nLately, whenever me and my family go on a trip (especially long distance), they always joke about inventing \"ThatBroadcaste... | [
"Try new foods in restaurants. They are less likely to botch the dish, which could turn you off from the new food in question for a long time. Hopefully they do a good job, because it's important that the food is not misrepresented. (I discourage trying this at Applebee's, Olive Garden, or the like.)\n\nMake sure y... | 0 | [
3,
3,
2,
1,
1,
1
] | safe | |
[
"How to find places to meet people that doesn't involve drinking or gambling (I.E. No Bars, No Casinos) I am quite literally a hermit. I dunno where to go to meet people where alcohol or gambling isn't involved. Help me out, please.",
"How to find places to meet people that doesn't involve drinking or gambling (I... | [
"Meetup.com is a place to find a variety of shared types of interests + events and not all of these occur in casinos or bars! For instance, our local libraries each have Meetups -- I've been to art classes and book enthusiast groups. (I have also met some weird/unpleasant people, but you run that risk just leaving ... | 0 | [
5,
4,
3,
2,
1,
1,
0
] | safe | |
[
"How to be not awkward with your old friends and not regret what you think you should've done after meeting them. ",
"How to be not awkward with your old friends and not regret what you think you should've done after meeting them. "
] | [
"You should clear up the wording a little. Sounds like you need some things in your tool belt to help you relax a little in social situations. I try to keep my attention on one conversation at a time and make sure I spend time getting the people I'm with talking about themselves. My wording isn't much better hah... | 0 | [
6,
1
] | safe | |
[
"graduating college: advice, tips, what you wish you knew hi, everyone. thanks for stopping by. i’ll be graduating college soon, and i will be joining the workforce soon after that. i would really love to hear any advice, tips, or things you wish you had known before stepping into adulthood. thank you all, and be w... | [
"The biggest shock to me leaving college was the sudden loss of social life. I still had friends and went out after work, but I was no longer surrounded by a group of peers all the time. I’m not sure if covid changed a lot of that for you, but I know that first year starting a job and moving into a new place I went... | 0 | [
16,
11,
10,
7,
7,
7,
5,
3,
3
] | safe | |
[
"Peeing in public So recently i started having issues peeing at public restrooms, urinals etc. Before this problem ocurred, i had, like i believe many of you do, experienced trouble when peeing in public, but only from time to time, nothing big. \n\nIt started a couple of months ago, and i just can´t pee when peopl... | [
"When peeing in public you must first pull your penis through your zipper. Then walk up to a bush and push your junk into it slightly. Get it comfortable because at this point you need to go hands free. As you are doing this also pretend to be picking berries thus giving the illusion that youre just picking berrie... | 0 | [
58,
40,
8,
8,
5,
5,
4,
4,
4,
3,
3,
3,
2,
2,
2,
2,
2,
1,
1,
1,
1,
0,
-2
] | safe | |
[
"How can I prevent my tires from getting slashed? In the past few months, my tires have been slashed twice. My car is the only one on my street getting targeted. What can I do for prevention? \n\nI have to park on a side street because my apartment buidling has limited parking and even that is uncovered outside. Th... | [
"for now: \nused tires \nmaybe innertubes instead of replacements \nI don't think freeway capable solid tires are affordable but i haven't checked. \nif you have a place you can park against a curb it might save half your tires \n\nconsider walking farther or pubic transit for a bit.",
"S... | 0 | [
2,
2,
1
] | safe | |
[
"Getting into exercising? I've always found it hard to exercise. Like, mentally, for a week or two I can do it and then somehow I end up flaking off and slacking and then I just stop. A while ago for about a month I worked out daily, and then I just got tired of it and stopped. What's a surefire way to get into wor... | [
"I was in your shoes a year ago. A friend of mine got me a gym membership because he knew I wanted to lose weight. I tried going with a partner, etc to no avail. It wasn't until I asked one of the more ripped guys at the gym for advice. I told him exactly what you are asking today.\n\nI just can't seem to get into ... | 0 | [
9,
5,
3,
2,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1
] | safe | |
[
"Is there a correct way to eat a taco? with every bite, i lose more and more taco filling. is there any way to eat a hard shell taco without all the mess?",
"Is there a correct way to eat a taco? with every bite, i lose more and more taco filling. is there any way to eat a hard shell taco without all the mess?",
... | [
"Take smaller bites and tilt the taco towards your mouth so any taco filling that falls out will go right into your mouth?",
"This may not work on all hard shells, especially if they've been loaded very long, but I intentionally break it across the bottom by squeezing the top. Once the bottom splits, you have 2 e... | 0 | [
5,
4,
4,
2
] | safe | |
[
"How should you deal with a difficult coworker who tries to make themselves look good by throwing you under the bus? ",
"How should you deal with a difficult coworker who tries to make themselves look good by throwing you under the bus? ",
"How should you deal with a difficult coworker who tries to make themsel... | [
"Document everything. Literally everything in writing. You mentioned your name was on the schedule - you should have documented in an email that he was responsible for it.\n\nEvery single thing he's supposed to do, write it down and get him to validate. \n\nI'd tell the manager there's a lot of confusion around rol... | 0 | [
8,
4,
2,
1
] | safe | |
[
"How to stop my face from getting red **tl;dr So this is my question, how can I stop this from happening or, failing that, how to revert back to normal as soon as possible?**\n\nI know. You've heard this a million times. \"Just don't think about it\", \"own up to your mistake\", \"It's all in your head\".\n\nI need... | [
"Used to have this problem. Mindfulness m",
"I don't think there's really any way to stop it, either.. but sometimes when I get red I notice I'm almost holding my breath. Concentrating on taking a few deep breaths helps a bit for me, maybe it will for you too. ",
"I'm right there with you. I can turn red under... | 0 | [
36,
22,
8,
7,
5,
3,
3,
2,
2,
2,
2,
2,
2,
2,
2,
2,
2,
2,
1
] | safe | |
[
"Change sleeping habits I have a morning interview in a week and it involves me flying two time zones over and then waking up with enough time to get ready. Any advice on how to shift my sleep schedule this soon, I was just going to sleep four hours earlier.",
"Change sleeping habits I have a morning interview in... | [
"Melatonin is a boon for shifting your sleep schedule, though most pills on the market have 10 times as much as you actually need per pill (3mg as opposed to 0.3mg). Me, I just bite off a bit of the pill when I need to change sleeping patterns and use that.",
"A technique that has worked very well and quite pain... | 0 | [
4,
1
] | safe | |
[
"How to not get shocked all the time Now that it's winter, I get shocked pretty much every time I touch a piece of metal, including every time I get out of my car. How can I stop this?",
"How to not get shocked all the time Now that it's winter, I get shocked pretty much every time I touch a piece of metal, inclu... | [
"Touch the ground, or a wall that continues the ground, first. People will send funny looks your way, but you won't be shocked anymore.",
"Go read here: http://www.reddit.com/r/LifeProTips/comments/1qjuc5/lpt_request_how_to_avoid_static_electricity/"
] | 0 | [
2,
1
] | safe | |
[
"How to drink the right amount I have often found it difficult to drink the right amount of alcohol. Either it seems I am throwing up/blacked out which is no fun, or I end up not really feeling it at all. \n\nOnly a few nights it seems I get the number exactly right, so I'm wondering if any of you have some tips to... | [
"Don't treat alcohol like a typical drug, drinking water in between each drink is bizarre.\n\nI think you're approaching alcohol from the wrong perspective, its not about getting the right buzz because that should happen once the session is right ;) but focus on your limit.\n\nMy personal limit, its not an amount, ... | 0 | [
2,
1,
1,
0,
0,
0
] | safe | |
[
"How to not look awkward in photos It's gotten better as I've gotten older, but I still see lots of photos where my smile looks forced and I look uncomfortable and awkward. I sometimes get anxiety about it in front of the camera and that only makes it worse. \n\nDo you guys have any tips with regards to what to thi... | [
"A lot of these tips are great, so I'll second them:\n\nWhen you're getting your photo taken, lift your chin *slightly* (some people jut it out, you don't want to do that), give your head a *slight* tilt (people naturally tilt their head when they're looking at something they like, so it makes you appear friendly a... | 0 | [
28,
11,
8,
3,
2,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1
] | safe | |
[
"My faux-leather office chair is shedding like crazy. Anyone have a clever solution that doesn't involve duct tape? It's looking [like this] (http://i.imgur.com/twp8fvo.jpg) lately and sheds little black bits all over the carpet and my bum. I don't like this sort of thing.",
"My faux-leather office chair is shedd... | [
"I found this and it should work (same color I believe).\n\nhttp://www.amazon.com/Liquid-Leather-Vinyl-Fabric-Repair/dp/B000SR12C0\n\nYou are probably better off having it recovered by a pro, but this will work for small jobs.\n\n",
"I have this problem... just much worse than yours. Can't wait to hear suggestion... | 0 | [
5,
3
] | safe | |
[
"Forgetting what you were mad at and repeating the same mistake again? I have ADHD for what it's worth.\n\nBut regardless of whether or not it's making a dfference, overall I have issues with decision making and planning and regulating stuff. \n\nMore importantly, as the title suggests, I end up getting mad at myse... | [
"Keep a diary. It can be paper or digital it doesn't matter. Get in the habit of writing your thoughts down in one place. Just the act of spending time with yourself in this was is soothing. You have ADHD so leave your book out and write something in it every time you pass by. You can draw in it and paste pictures,... | 0 | [
2,
1,
1
] | safe | |
[
"How to not take things personally I know people do things that aren't meant to hurt me, yet I still often take offense and have a really hard suppressing the feeling (\"taking 'it' personally\"). ",
"How to not take things personally I know people do things that aren't meant to hurt me, yet I still often take of... | [
"One way that works for me is remembering that people have stressful days, too. I've worked in customer service for a decade, and I've definitely come across some rude people. I've also been the rude one because I've had a bad day. \n\nJust remember, you have no idea if they just had to put their pet to rest or the... | 0 | [
6,
5,
4,
3,
1,
-1
] | safe | |
[
"Going to a concert alone? In a couple of days, I will be going to see Drake's Summer Sixteen tour alone. I asked all of my friends and none of them wanted to spend any money, but I really enjoy his music so I decided to buy a ticket and go by myself. I am a somewhat awkward person, but not to the point where I'm n... | [
"You're more likely to meet people when you're by yourself than when you're with other people.\n\nStay sober, though. No one to look out for you, plus, I think it makes you more approachable. Not just for picking up, but even just friendly conversation.\n\nSide note: I used to work in a bar. The guy that picked up ... | 0 | [
7,
5,
4,
3,
3,
2,
2,
2,
1,
1,
1
] | safe | |
[
"Food that gives your body benefits This is mainly meant for stuff that gives your body benefits such as milk because it helps your bones.",
"Food that gives your body benefits This is mainly meant for stuff that gives your body benefits such as milk because it helps your bones."
] | [
"watch this, educate yourself, eat and live better.\n\nhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evcNPfZlrZs&feature=youtube_gdata_player\n",
"Any Vemma product, many professionals and doctors recommend the stuff. PM me if you'd like to know more!"
] | 0 | [
2,
-5
] | safe | |
[
"Ring around the neck stain on dress shirts Hello LPTers!\n\nMy mother in law is the queen of getting stuff done. She cleans her entire house everyday, makes all the meals, watches my nephew, and the kicker is that she is in her mid 70's. \n\nHowever, she has issues with stains in my father in law's dress shirts ... | [
"Scrub the neck area while bathing. I used to have this issue as well. This is the easiest way to prevent it and after a few washes the rings should go away. ",
"Vinegar, salt, lemon juice, bleach (for white shirts, of course), baking powder... one of them is bound to work. Soak the area, let it sit, and scrub i... | 0 | [
4,
1,
1
] | safe | |
[
"How to get a state I.D. without your S.S. card or birth certificate Im 18 and i really need a job,but you need an I.D. for that..my mom lost both my social security card and birth certificate some time ago.how do i even begin to do this?i cant find help online so I've come here for help.",
"How to get a state I.... | [
"You need to go to the registrar for the town where you were born and get a new birth certificate issued. Then contact the [Social Security Administration](http://www.ssa.gov/) and get a new card. ",
"You'll need to contact the vital statistics office in your state to first get a copy of your birth certificate:\n... | 0 | [
9,
5,
1,
0
] | safe | |
[
"How to get that funky smell out of the toddler rags The collection of old rags and dish towels we use to clean up after the kids (no poop, just apple sauce and whatnot) has, over time, acquired a funky smell that doesn't go away after multiple washings. Things I have tried:\n\n * Super-hot \"sanitize\" cycle on... | [
"Throw a cup of vinegar directly in the washer with detergent and dry in sunlight. I have twin toddlers. It's the only thing that kills the smells and gets poop stains out is direct sunlight. ",
"Sunlight and fresh air. Outdoor line dry is the best odor fix on the planet. Sunlight can bleach out some things, so t... | 0 | [
2,
2,
2,
1,
1,
1,
1
] | safe | |
[
"How to find something productive to do at home in this new normality? How to stop social media addiction? I don't want to isolate myself but I don't want to seek attention all the time. In the country that I'm living pretty much I can't do a lot cause restrictions don't allow here either parties or any other acti... | [
"Go get foam core and create a 3D blueprint of your home. Adam Savage has a few videos where he does this and it looks fun. Then once you're done post it somewhere for attention. Take progress pics and mistake notes.",
"This might be an annoying suggestion since you aren’t feeling well, but getting a random hobby... | 0 | [
5,
4,
3,
3,
3,
2
] | safe | |
[
"How to be extra nice to construction workers in my street The street on which I live is currently being dug up to put in new broadband cables. Since I’m working from home next to a window that overlooks all of the workers it got me thinking about the challenges of working construction. \nWhat is something I can do... | [
"I would just bring them water and some snacks if you see them out there working hard. I don't know if there is anything that would be specific to construction workers, but my husband does yard maintenance and he ALWAYS appreciates a nice cold drink and a snack. He appreciated that kind of thing when he was a mecha... | 0 | [
4,
4,
3,
3
] | safe | |
[
"How do you gently decline an invite from someone to go to something you don't find fun? Friend wants me to go to a concert that doesn't interest me at all. I have no excuses not to go besides my desire not to. I can't find the words to express \"Thanks, but no.\" Its also too late to make up an excuse.",
"How do... | [
"Just be upfront about it, if you beat around the bush then you might get invited to something similar later on. Just make it clear that it isn't something you are particularly interested in and offer to spend time with them some other time doing something else.",
"Well, yup, it's too late to back out now without... | 0 | [
7,
2,
2,
1,
1,
1
] | safe | |
[
"Best way to create a daily schedule and get into the habit of following a routine and stay motivated? ",
"Best way to create a daily schedule and get into the habit of following a routine and stay motivated? ",
"Best way to create a daily schedule and get into the habit of following a routine and stay motivate... | [
"Make it realistic and found time for your hobby.\nMaybe first weeks it will be hard to follow but you have to keep going and you make your schedule so make it motivating for you to follow it ",
"The thing that helped me use a planner for school is start by going through the syllabus and put in class times and d... | 0 | [
3,
2,
2,
1,
1
] | safe | |
[
"How to practice better control over the volume of my voice The natural volume of my voice is extremely loud. It's something I've struggled with my entire life. As I get older, it's less \"aw, awkward teenager\" and more \"jesus chris, stop yelling at me.\"\n\nI know it's just a matter of habit and catching myself ... | [
"I would like to know this too, for my husband. He has bad hearing, so when he talks, he's literally screaming. Its especially frustrating at night when my son is sleeping and we need to be quiet. ",
"Try doing some vocal exercises (youtube them). This may give you a sense of your volume and in time maybe make yo... | 0 | [
2,
1,
1,
1
] | safe | |
[
"How to make friends as an adult, when you dont have the free time or money to join a club or sport etc? Im 27, ever since I left primary school, a major factor of my life has been everyone and anyone I get close with, inevitably ends up leaving (new school/ new state/ new country). \n\nIve always had acquaintances... | [
"Sounds like you’ve got two hurdles you’re trying to get past: time and money. \n\nFor creating extra time, totally depends on your personal situation. You might be a time management machine already, and you’re just up to your eyeballs. But, if you’re like me, what worked was finding ways to knock out a lot of task... | 0 | [
22,
17,
17,
7,
6,
2,
2,
2,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
0,
0,
0
] | safe | |
[
"Apartment Rent for Dummies I'm a college kid looking to move out of the dorms so I can save about 10k per semester. Me and two other friends are looking at apartments to rent and I just had a question about how rent is calculated. If a place says rent is $925 per month does that mean rent is $925 per month divided... | [
"You're going to be saving a lot of money by moving out of the dorms! Before you look into an apartment, consider the location, how close it is to campus, and reviews of the building. See what your rent includes (does it cover electricity, trash, sewer, etc.)\n\nAs for your question, let's say you are looking at a ... | 0 | [
3,
2,
2,
2,
1
] | safe | |
[
"How do I stop junk mail in my mailbox? I'm getting really tired of the amount of junk mail (snail mail...not email) I've been getting in my mailbox. Not so much the trouble of getting it to just throw it away, but mainly from the sense of the pure waste it creates. Cr",
"How do I stop junk mail in my mailbox? I'... | [
"Keep a gila monster in your mailbox. \n \nStops regular mail, too, but you gotta take the good with the bad.",
"The devil on my shoulder says to attach the business reply envelopes to a rock and mail them back. Or just stuff them with junk mail. Either way costs the sender money.",
"[https://www.reddit.com/r/L... | 0 | [
4,
3,
2,
2,
2,
1,
1,
0,
0
] | safe | |
[
"My shower has no warm water. I don't mind it when I'm already soaked, but the initial shock of the cold water makes the beginning of every shower a torture. How can I dampen this effect? Any ideas?",
"My shower has no warm water. I don't mind it when I'm already soaked, but the initial shock of the cold water ma... | [
"Turn on the shower before stepping into it. Bend over and let it run through your hair over the back of your head first. Let that continue for several seconds. Then step slightly forward so it hits the top of your back, letting it run down the back of your body. After your back is wet, straighten up. It won't feel... | 0 | [
82,
18,
5,
4,
3,
3,
2,
2,
2,
2,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
0
] | safe | |
[
"Getting rid of sweat stains on the soles o f shoes After wearing my Vans without socks for a couple of weeks the inner sole has a bad sweat stain, and smells pretty bad. How should I go about deodorizing and ridding the stain from the sole?",
"Getting rid of sweat stains on the soles o f shoes After wearing my... | [
"You could remove the laces and put them in a mesh bag, then wash them in the washing machine. It worked with my boat shoes.",
"Take out the soles replace it with new ones then put air freshner not alot.I love having clean socks :) clean freak "
] | 0 | [
1,
1
] | safe | |
[
"How do I make myself a less picky eater? Like the title suggests, I'm a fairly picky eater. Not horrible, but there are quite a few foods (especially vegetables) that range from \"absolutely hate\" (ex: raw onions, celery, tomatoes) to \"would rather not eat\" (ex: cucumbers, peppers). I really dislike being a pi... | [
"Pretty much everything everyone here is saying. But also this:\n\nOnions taste like onions. They never won't taste like onions. The goal is to get over your dislike of the taste of onions, and enjoy the taste of onions instead. They're not going to magically taste like chocolate one day. \n\nSo, take a bite of oni... | 0 | [
2,
2,
2,
1,
1
] | safe | |
[
"Is it possible to live somewhere exotic in the world (Thailand islands, hawai etc.) and don't worry about money too much? ",
"Is it possible to live somewhere exotic in the world (Thailand islands, hawai etc.) and don't worry about money too much? ",
"Is it possible to live somewhere exotic in the world (Thail... | [
"I have family that moved to Thailand. It's a trade-off. Everything is SUPER cheap, you could live forever on close to nothing. BUT, it's an extremely unsanitary area. Water is very dirty, dishes and food are washed in the dirty water. If you want clean water, you have to buy it. There's a lot of crime, and very li... | 0 | [
5,
4,
3,
1,
1
] | safe | |
[
"How do you become an optimistic person? I always find myself being pessimistic, looking at the bad. I want to try getting a positive attitude.",
"How do you become an optimistic person? I always find myself being pessimistic, looking at the bad. I want to try getting a positive attitude.",
"How do you become a... | [
"A long time ago, I decided to stop talking badly about other people. I didn't insult them. I stopped making chide remarks. Over time, I stopped thinking negatively about people, to the extent I could. Hey, nobody is perfect.\n\n\nWhen you see someone screw up, you don't ridicule them. Maybe they are learning. Mayb... | 0 | [
10,
7,
4,
4,
3,
3,
1,
1
] | safe | |
[
"How to accept your past I'm a college student trying to figure life out. I cannot seem to accept my past. I can't forgive myself for certain things that happened. I can't ever seem to see myself as a responsible adult when I have the guilt of things that happened years ago. \n\nAny tips on how to accept your past?... | [
"You need to realize that you create your past based on what you do in the present. You also have to realize that you can't change anything once it is done. There are no tips on this. You have to just realize that you can only change your present and that in turn dictates the past and gives you a reasonable expecta... | 0 | [
10,
5,
3,
3,
3,
2,
2,
2,
1
] | safe | |
[
"How to GAIN weight? I am 22 and I am a little underweight, I've never been able to put on weight, I work 9:00am until 5:30pm mon-fri and it's difficult to stick to a routine, please give me your advice and tips!",
"How to GAIN weight? I am 22 and I am a little underweight, I've never been able to put on weight, ... | [
"Working remotely, living a sedentary lifestyle, and eating fast food all the time has worked well for me.",
"You're 22. Your metabolism is in high-gear. When I was that age, I couldn't gain wait to save my life. When I turned 30, that all changed, and now I have to work hard to keep weight off. \n\nIf you're con... | 0 | [
6,
2,
2,
2,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
0,
0
] | safe | |
[
"How to decide on a higher education? How should one go about deciding on what degree to peruse - or even whether or not to go to college in the first place. Nothing seems to really strike my interest, so I'm a bit stumped.",
"How to decide on a higher education? How should one go about deciding on what degree to... | [
"If you're in the US, community college can be a great place to figure out what you find interesting, get some college cr",
"Work first. A friend did that, it helps to get some worldly perspective before investing time and money in something potentially pointless.\n\nIf you do decide to pursue college, professor... | 0 | [
8,
5,
5,
3,
3,
2,
2,
2,
2,
2,
2,
1,
1
] | safe | |
[
"how to stop fearing failure and being overly sensitive to criticism. These are two separate things so I apologise for putting them in one post, but for me, they're closely connected. \n\nI am a student and public criticism of my work is very much part of life. I have gotten somewhat desensitised over the past few ... | [
"You're going to hate this, but it works.\n\nSober Karaoke.\n\nFind a real dive, and go weekly, sober. Pick a MJNIMUM of three songs.\n\nSong 1 HAS TO BE either \"one week\" (barenaked ladies) \"wannabe\" (spice girls) or \"stayin alive\" (bee gees). Those are the three hardest songs that are guaranteed to be in ... | 0 | [
3,
2,
1
] | safe | |
[
"How to stop being tired in the afternoon? So, I study in the morning and work in the afternoons. And I am always very sleepy in the afternoon, like right after lunch and it's been affecting my progress at work in a very negative way. \nJust to make things clear, I do usually sleep 7 to 8 hours every night, I exerc... | [
"Can you take a 20 minute nap right after lunch? Even in the car? I too get sleepy in the afternoon, right after lunch.. i don't fight it-- i eat, snooze 23 minutes and i am pretty refreshed afterwards.",
"Since i switched to paleo, the lack of sugar highs and crashes keeps me going all day. I tend to eat an eg... | 0 | [
3,
1
] | safe | |
[
"How to understand/converse with somebody who has a very thick accent. My new roommate has a super thick accent and I literally can't understand anything they say, and I can tell they get frustrated when I ask them to repeat themselves a dozen times (literally). Any suggestions on how to resolve this issue?",
"Ho... | [
"He's your roommate for the next # of months. You guys will have to get along, and so you'll have to find a way to communicate. \n\nSounds like you'll have to train your ears/brain to understand his English. This process will take a month or so of constant verbal communication. \n\nI recommend starting with common ... | 0 | [
7,
5,
3,
1,
-1
] | safe | |
[
"How to put thoughts into words I'm one of those people who has so many thoughts and so much to say, but I really struggle to project them whether it be through talking or writing. Is there any way I can put my thoughts into words better?",
"How to put thoughts into words I'm one of those people who has so many t... | [
"I practice by writing insanely long replies to reddit posts. I've already learned that I tend to repeat myself if I get derailed, and it's helped me recognize when people are actually contributing to a discussion vs getting caught up in a small detail that happens to be a point of contention.\n\nI guess doing this... | 0 | [
3,
1,
1
] | safe | |
[
"Improving your posture Recently I've noticed that my posture is absolutely awful. It's been pretty bad in the past, but lately has it's taken a turn for the worst. Occasionally I'll notice that I've slouched so much that my back is on the seat and my neck is against the back. I'll fix it only to find that I'm at i... | [
"if you stand and or walk with your palms forward it will pull your shoulders back and improve your posture. I use it as a check and turn my hands for a few minutes then remind myself to keep that posture as I walk. ",
"Workout - it has done wonders for my posture. Especially all back and shoulder excercises ar... | 0 | [
4,
2,
2,
2,
2,
2,
1,
1,
1,
0
] | safe | |
[
"Remove debris from strong magnet I have a strong magnet I need cleaned off for classroom demonstrations but it's got a lot of iron filings and other debris stuck to it and all that stuff is hard to remove by just rubbing and pinching it off, especially in the hole (it's ring-shaped).",
"Remove debris from strong... | [
"Put a stronger magnet in a plastic bag, and then use it to remove the filings from the dirty magnet. Then pull the stronger magnet out of the bag, and the filings will stay on the outside of the bag and your stronger magnet will stay clean. \n\nThen, to the extent you can, bag up the classroom magnet in the same w... | 0 | [
4,
2,
2
] | safe | |
[
"Is there a way to make things taste normal after brushing teeth? I take my morning coffee and toast to go every morning, and I dread brushing my teeth before, because it ruins my breakfast. It'd be nice to have some sorta palate cleanser between the two.",
"Is there a way to make things taste normal after brushi... | [
"Eating after you brush just ruins your fresh breath anyway. I would instead suggesting simply reworking your schedule so that you're eating breakfast first and brushing your teeth after you eat.",
"Don't use mint flavored, artificially flavored or fluoride toothpastes. Those are all the things that give that aw... | 0 | [
3,
2,
1
] | safe | |
[
"how to keep lids with threads from leaking when put sideways [here's a photo of what I'm taking about](http://imgur.com/mLz20)\n\nThe mini fridge in my dorm is too small to keep the gallon jug right side up so I have to keep it side ways. After a while it starts to leak and if I don't clean it up right away, the b... | [
"Place a square of plastic wrap loosely over the opening before tightening the cap. There should be enough plastic wrap that it sticks out from under the cap a little. This should fill the gaps between the threads to keep water from leaking out.",
"Okay, these comments about plastic wrap may work or may make the ... | 0 | [
6,
5,
3
] | safe | |
[
"Getting odors out of clothing This morning I grabbed one of my work uniform shirts out of my dryer (100% polyester polo style [link](http://www.shoparamark.com/style-11135-adsweb_public_assortment-WearGuard%26reg%3b+WearTec%26trade%3b+Jersey+Knit+Polo)), put the shirt on while brushing my teeth, and noticed a foul... | [
"Spray about half a liter of Drakkar Noir on your clothes. The other smells will die out, just like any living thing within 45 feet of the sprayed clothes.",
"Vinegar was mentioned. That's a good option.\nIf you have a chlorinated pool, throw your shirt in there for a day or so.",
"Vinegar is also a very good ... | 0 | [
4,
1,
1,
1,
1
] | safe | |
[
"How to get over a breakup After a year and a half my first ever boyfriend felt that we had to separate to pay attention to our own lives and goals. I can't bear to be mad at him because he has a valid point, but it was so sudden and this whole thing is so new I'm not sure how to move on. ",
"How to get over a br... | [
"I'm going through a really similar situation, and all I can tell you is that things are going to suck for a while. Other people around you will probably say things like \"just try not to think about it\" or \"being happy is a choice, you just have to choose it.\" But just know that being sad and upset and betrayed... | 0 | [
8,
3,
2,
2,
2,
1,
1,
0
] | safe | |
[
"How to remove hair from office chair wheels. I noticed my chair has been rolling pretty slowly, and when I flipped it over to check the wheels, HAIR, HAIR EVERYWHERE. It seems the hair has clogged the wheel up, and I don't want to buy a new chair just to wait for it to clog again like this one. Tips?",
"How to r... | [
"I had a friend who was a pet groomer, and she would routinely bring her wheels to me to fix. I would use needle-nose pliers, and a thin utility knife. It would work best when I would slowly work through in one spot so it's like you're pulling off a cable of hair instead of hacking and pulling randomly.",
"I wo... | 0 | [
5,
2
] | safe | |
[
"How to stop losing pens and pencils I lose about two a day. Not sure if this is normal or not, but I just want to get to class without having to dig through my backpack to get a new pen, because eventually, my pot of gold is going to run out.",
"How to stop losing pens and pencils I lose about two a day. Not sur... | [
"Personally I invested in a nicer than average pen that's made of brass so it's heavy and I notice it's weight when it's missing or when I have it... I also got a nice wallet that has a pen loop. Now I know I won't go anywhere without my wallet and same for my pen. http://i.imgur.com/DzWpWAA.jpg ",
"First, get a ... | 0 | [
3,
2,
1,
1,
1
] | safe | |
[
"Ramen noodles I eat ramen noodles a lot and I always add in a tablespoon of soy sauce after I take it off the stove to give it flavor.\n\nDoes anyone else have any ramen tips?",
"Ramen noodles I eat ramen noodles a lot and I always add in a tablespoon of soy sauce after I take it off the stove to give it flavor.... | [
"1: Boil water,\n 2. Eat block of ramen, \n3. Drink boiled water, \n4. Snort flavored powder, \n5. Fuck Bitches.\n",
"Tony Chachere's creole seasoning. They sell it at Walmart. It's a green, red, and white shaker bottle. It turns any soup into spicy creole deliciousness.",
"Spend a little bit more money to get ... | 0 | [
9,
8,
6,
4,
4,
3,
3,
3,
2,
2,
2,
2,
1,
1
] | safe | |
[
"How to kiss? What sort of techniques do guys like? So I just had my first kiss (or kisses) last night and was really underwhelmed. I didn't know what I was doing and was extremely nervous but I tried to follow his lead by puckering up, pressing my lips against his and moving them I guess. He kept going in for mor... | [
"Best thing I can say as a guy is this. Relax. I couldn't care less if my girlfriend is a good kisser or not. If her lips are soft and not tense then I know everything's going good. Just relax and do it. Don't focus so much on kissing, just focus on the person",
"My best advice, be present and in the moment. It'... | 0 | [
12,
7,
5,
2,
2,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1
] | safe | |
[
"Dieting is easy the first few days, but I get the hunger so I want to eat a lot more until I'm full. I recently ate a sandwich with 2 bacon strips and guacamole after a meal. How do I better deal with this hunger? ",
"Dieting is easy the first few days, but I get the hunger so I want to eat a lot more until I'm ... | [
"Lower your calorie intake to lose weight. It's easier to do this eating dense, fiber rich foods and not processed/fast food (more calories per portion). Beans, yams, kasha. Avoid canned foods if possible. Lean meats are preferable. Milk 2% is very good. Avoid the skim. Guacamole is great.\n\nExercise is important.... | 0 | [
7,
6,
2,
2,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1
] | safe | |
[
"How to know if you will not absolutely hate something that you are going to do? I know it sounds kinda dumb and the obvious answer would be you never know, but one of my biggest fear is like what if i end up hating the decisions I took later. Be itchoosing a career, getting a particular degree etc. I am in colle... | [
"The answer isn't \"you never know...\".... it's that \"you will know when you do\".....\n\nIn other words, don't limit yourself by prejudgment. And revisit what you didn't like. Ultimately you are missing more by doing that.",
"Getting a degree is never a mistake. \nChoosing not to do something on the off chan... | 0 | [
12,
3,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1
] | safe | |
[
" Most effective way of inventorying the shit you own in preparation for moving out. I'll be acquiring my first residence in the near future, and it's about time I took stock of things that are mine in order to determine what I'll not only need, but want, and what I should leave behind, or cull entirely. What's th... | [
"Clear one room or space for use as a sorting area, and another for storing things you want to sell or donate. \n\nOne room at a time take everything (apart from large furniture) to the sorting room. There separate the items into Keep, Sell/Donate and Trash. Take the Keep things back to the room they came from a... | 0 | [
2,
1
] | safe | |
[
"How to deal with the smell of cigarettes from neighbors? Hello!\n\nI moved to a new apartment about a month ago and my downstairs neighbor smokes. I think they smoke in their bathroom since i can notice the smell mostly in my bathroom. \n\nIt's mostly in the afternoons that i can notice the smell, its not that not... | [
"If you have a ventilation fan in the bathroom, you probably share some ductwork there. Leave your fan on and throw a skunk in the bathroom with a Chihuahua. That should keep the skunk good and agitated so it sprays its sweet skunk aroma into your neighbors apartment. Don't forget to put a towel under the door to r... | 0 | [
12,
10,
5,
4,
2,
1
] | safe | |
[
"How to not care and get over things. I over think, rethink, should have, could have, what if. And stress over things I can't fix. Maybe little disputes to arguments. People being \"upset\" Because of me. It really gets to me because I care. I want everyone to be happy. And I cry knowing I'm not good enough to kee... | [
"Take care of yourself first. You can't help anyone if you are not Ok. Also, don't be nice be kind,. The difference is when you are nice you take care of everybody but it's not genuine sometimes, when you are kind you only help others when you know in your heart that you really want to do it. Sometime saying no it'... | 0 | [
2,
2,
1,
1,
1,
1
] | safe |
Subsets and Splits
No community queries yet
The top public SQL queries from the community will appear here once available.