Q: When you’re the boss, you have to separate yourself from your employees. While you can still grab lunch or join them for the occasional happy hour, you need to behave professionally the entire time. If employees see you as a peer, you will lose your authority. Don’t overshare personal details, such as what you did over the weekend or the issues you’re having with a relative. Your employees need to see you as a boss, not a friend. Keep your conversations centered on the workplace or your professional experiences. For example, discuss your work goals instead of your personal goals. Spreading gossip will destroy your credibility as a boss immediately. Not only that, but rumors that come out of your mouth instantly sound like truths. Additionally, employees who are the subject of rumors will lose trust in you.
A: Avoid socializing with your employees as you would with coworkers. Maintain strong boundaries around your personal life. Avoid engaging in office gossip.

Q: If you have lingering pain or other methods don’t alleviate your back pain, take an over the counter medication. However, if you experience continued discomfort, consult your doctor.  Take ibuprofen or another type of NSAID (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) to help relieve your back pain.  Pain relievers are also good for other symptoms of dysmenorrhea such as headaches. Because birth control pills often contain hormones and control a woman’s menstrual cycle, taking them may help alleviate pain associated with your period. Consult with your doctor about taking the pill, which may help to relieve your back pain.  Skipping the placebo, or pill-free, week, may also help manage back pain.  You need a prescription to get birth control pills, so you’ll need to schedule an appointment with your doctor to discuss your options. Some sources suggest quinine for cramping and pain. However, medical professionals agree that quinine is dangerous and can cause a numerous health problems such cardiac arrhythmia, nausea, headaches, and tinnitus.
A: Take a pain reliever. Obtain a birth control pill prescription. Stay away from quinine.

Q: As the old saying indicates, it will be more difficult to change the habits and behaviors of an older dog.  Let patience and persistence be your allies. There are commercial sprays available that will make your skin or clothes smell and taste unpleasant to your dog.  If your dog tends to bite your forearm, for instance, spray your shirt sleeve in that area while playing. You can also search for homemade versions of this deterrent. Beating your dog is never the best way to handle any situation, and in the case of biting only tends to instill fear, aggression, and an invitation for rougher play, all of which promote more biting.  Use the following negative association methods in combination with the “yelp and stop” methods. Spray your dog in the mouth with a peppermint breath spray (like Binaca) when she bites.  She will like neither the taste nor the sensation of the spray. All dogs are different, and training a puppy or older dog can be a frustrating and seemingly fruitless task.  There is no shame in seeking out help from trained and experienced professionals.  The ASPCA recommends that you seek out a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist (CAAB or ACAAB), a Veterinary Behaviorist (Dip ACVB), or a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT) with demonstrated experience in dealing with dogs who bite.  Train your dog in your home as opposed to sending him away to a training school if possible.  Training is most effective when done in the familiar environment in which the trained behavior will be most commonly expected. Even the best-trained dog who has never shown a proclivity for biting can unexpectedly bite you, a family member, or a guest.  Pain, sometimes pain of which you may not be aware, can be one cause of unexpected biting behavior.  If there are behaviors, such as rough play or head-patting that can trigger a biting response from your dog, inform your family and guests to avoid doing so. Teach those around you to be aware of signs of an impending bite, by your dog or any others.  These include ears pinned back, fur standing up, body stiffening, widened eyes with a direct gaze, and showing of teeth that can look like a yawn.  Teach those around you how, in the worst case scenario, to respond to a threatening dog:  remain calm, be assertive but avoid eye contact, and if attacked, ball up and protect your face, throat, chest, and fingers (by making fists).
A: Employ the puppy training methods outlined in Method 1, Steps 2-6. Use a taste deterrent. Punish judiciously. Seek professional assistance. Prepare just in case.

Q: If you really want to make a good impression, be open to letting your date pick the movie for the date. Let them choose what they want to see. They may see this as a sweet and accommodating gesture. For example, you may ask them, “Hey, Chuck, what do you want to see?” or “Any new movies out you really want to see?” If you'd like to have more of a say, have a discussion about which movie you go see. Throw out a few options to your date and then agree on the movie together. That way, you can both enjoy the movie.  Agreeing on the movie together can also show your date that you are willing to compromise, which can be an attractive quality in a romantic partner. For example, you may say, “Why don't we compromise and see a comedy?” or “What about going to see something we both like?” Going to the movies is generally considered a casual setting for a date. Do not over dress by wearing a party dress or a tie. Instead, wear clothing that makes you feel confident and comfortable. If you are really into your date and want to look sexy, you may take it up a notch by wearing heels, a dress, or a collared shirt. Once you have agreed on a movie, contact your date and confirm the meet up time by calling or texting them. Make sure you include a note about how excited you are for the date when you confirm the time. For example, you may text, "See you at the Westbrook theater at 7 pm. Looking forward to it :)" or call them and say, "Meet you outside the theater at 6:30. Can't wait!" Plan ahead so you arrive 5-10 minutes early for the movie. This can allow you to get any last minute jitters out and feel calm for the date. You may wait for your date in front of the theater or get their ticket for them while you are waiting, if you'd like. Another option is to arrange to meet with your date early at the theater so you can get snacks and good seats before the movie starts. This way, you do not feel rushed or overwhelmed at the start of the date.
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Ask your date to pick the movie to be more accommodating. Agree on the movie together to find middle ground. Dress in comfortable, casual clothing. Confirm the time of the movie with your date. Get to the theater early.