Some sites only accept returns within a limited amount of time after the date of sale, so it’s important to find out how long you will have to return or exchange your purchase. Make sure the online jewelry store has customer service representatives available to answer questions or to help you with your order. Warranty options are a sign of a reputable jewelry vendor and will be beneficial if you ever need to repair or service an item. A jewelry site that has lots of positive customer feedback and return customers is likely to be a reliable source. Some jewelry sellers will offer discounts in addition to the discounted price for purchases that exceed a specific amount. These kinds of discounts can be great when purchasing gifts or complete sets. Some online sites will offer cleaning and maintenance on fine jewelry, including stone polishing, clasp tightening or ring cleaning, for no extra charge to customers.
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One-sentence summary -- Find out about the site's return and exchange policy. Look for customer service. Ask about warranties. Read customer reviews. Determine whether you can get extra discounts. Inquire about service options.


Saying more by saying less can make some people shut down or quit listening. Add content to discussions that is as condensed as possible without being vague. Talking until you get to your point will ensure half of your audience has already tuned out. State your point up front and people will know what you are trying to elaborate about. If you have to give a speech and there's a time limit, don't squeeze in the thirty thoughts that come to your head. Pick the three most important ideas, and elaborate on those. Words such as um, a, like, etc... degrade and detract from what you say. They disturb the flow of a sentence and make it detached. A nonverbal pause is much better. When floundering for words, a nonverbal pause, placed correctly, gives the listener the effect of a dramatic or studied thought. It confirms your control over what is being said. Speaking more slowly, eliminating distractions, and making eye contact will also help you stick to your message. Another way to speak more clearly is to speak more slowly. You may feel that if you rush and say everything you wanted to say, that you'll be able to get it over with and make people see your point more clearly. However, if you take the time to slow down, think about what you have to say, and pronounce your words in a way that won't make you mumble or confuse your audiences, then you will actually be more well-spoken.  You don't have to speak…so…slowly…that you feel like you're pausing between every word, but pausing in between sentences to give yourself time to prepare your next sentence will do the trick. If you speak too quickly, there's also a chance that you will say something that you regret or that makes absolutely no sense, and you'll have to do some backtracking to make your audience understand what you really mean; you can avoid all that by speaking slowly to begin with. If you keep your hands in your pockets, you are more likely to stutter, forget what you have to say, or to confuse your audience. That's because using your hands to gesture can help you explain what you mean and can get your whole body into the speaking process. Communication doesn't just come from your mouth, but from your posture, your eye contact, your gesturing, and your body language -- it's part of a whole package. So the next time you speak, take those hands out of your pocket. Even if you don't use them to gesture a ton, you'll feel more comfortable if you gesture a little. Keeping your hands in your pockets will also make you look less confident, which will make your message look weaker. Another way to be more well-spoken is to be really focused on your message. You may be saying "um" and "uh" or forgetting your train of thought every few sentences because your phone keeps vibrating, because you're running late, or because you're worried about a meeting you have later that day. So, stay in the moment and focus on what you're saying when you're saying it as much as you can. If you are focused only on your message, you'll be able to deliver it more articulately, and your audience will pay more attention, too.
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One-sentence summary -- Be more concise. Eliminate verbal pauses. Speak more slowly. Use your hands. Limit distractions.


Add two to three drops to the infected ear with a medicine dropper. Let the drops sit in the ear canal for five to 10 minutes and tilt your head to let them drain.  This measure will help soften any crusted or hardened debris in the ear canal, which will, in turn, help wash any fungal colonies out of your ear. Turn it on to the lowest setting possible and place its end at least 10 inches (25.4 cm) from the infected ear. This method will dry any moisture present in the ear canal, which will hinder the growth of fungus. Be very careful not to burn yourself. Get a clean towel and soak it in warm water. Ensure that the towel is not too hot. Place the warm towel over the infected ear and wait until it cools down. The measure helps relieve pain, without having to take pain-relieving drugs.  It also increases blood flow to the infected area, which leads to faster recovery. Mix both in a 1:1 ratio.  With a medicine dropper, add a few drops to the infected ear.  Let the drops sit in the ear for 10 minutes and tilt your head to let them drain. The mixture can be utilized every four hours for up to two weeks.  The rubbing alcohol is a drying agent, which will get rid of moisture in the ear canal causing the fungal infection.  It also disinfects the skin of the ear canal.  The acidity of vinegar slows the growth of the fungus, as Candida and Aspergillus prefer a "basic" environment for optimal growth.  This mixture will disinfect and dry out the ear, lessening the duration of the infection. Vitamin C is needed for the growth and repair of tissues damaged by a fungal ear infection.  It helps the body produce collagen, a protein instrumental in making tissues like skin, cartilage, and blood vessels. Doctors recommend supplements of 500 to 1,000 mg of vitamin C per day with food. Excellent dietary sources of vitamin include citrus fruit (oranges, limes, lemons), berries (blueberries, cranberries, strawberries, raspberries), pineapples, watermelon, papaya, broccoli, spinach, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, and cauliflower. Take a capsule of garlic oil, puncture it, and pour it into the infected ear.  Let it sit for 10 minutes and tilt your head to drain the oil. It can be repeated daily for up to two weeks.  In studies, garlic oil has been found to have antifungal effects on Aspergillus (one of two main causes of fungal ear infections). Furthermore, garlic oil has been found to have similar or better rates of cure when compared to prescription medications used to treat fungal ear infections. If you have a fungal infection, there will be whitish or yellowish secretions from the ear. In addition to this, there will also be an overproduction of wax. All these can cause blockage in the eustachian tube. Olive oil is a perfect wax softener. With a medicine dropper, add three drops to the infected ear.  Let the drops sit in the ear canal for five to 10 minutes and tilt your head to let them drain.  It will soften earwax (cerumen) and any other hardened secretions in the ear canal and facilitate its removal (much like hydrogen peroxide).  Olive oil also has properties to decrease the inflammation associated with fungal ear infections.  The anti-inflammatory properties of olive oil are mediated by high levels of polyphenols present in the oil.
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Use hydrogen peroxide. Use a hairdryer. Apply a warm compress to the affected ear. Use rubbing alcohol and apple cider vinegar. Eat foods rich in vitamin C. Use garlic oil. Use olive oil to clean the ear.