In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Public bathrooms are essential when you’re living on the street. Aside from being a place to relieve yourself, they offer you free running water, soap, and privacy. While it’s best to carry your own toiletries, if you can’t afford to buy soap or shampoo you can use the bathroom’s hand soap.  Look for available public bathrooms in places like fast food restaurants, shopping centers, airports, libraries, colleges, and office buildings. Try turning a stall into a private wash station by bringing a container of water and mirror into the stall. If you are able to purchase one, you can acquire a collapsible bucket from an outdoor store. This is a great option if you cannot find a private bathroom. While most of your bathing will likely consist of bathroom sponge-baths, there are options for showering. You can try shelters, but you may be able to find a public shower that you can gain access to.  Try visiting gyms or the YMCA. While you may have to pay gym fees, you can ask if the gym offers free trials. You may be able to take advantage of one of these options, giving you access to the gym’s facilities. Use the showers at a beach or campground. While these showers may sometimes lack privacy, they make washing yourself easier than it is in a sink. Act as though you belong, and it’s unlikely anyone will question you. It’s easier to clean yourself than it is to clean your clothes, but keeping your clothes smelling good will keep more opportunities open to you because people are less likely to suspect that you are living on the streets. While going to the laundromat weekly is best, if that is impossible then you can wash your clothes in the sink.  Check with your local shelter or soup kitchen to find out if they offer facilities for washing clothes. Collect change to use in the laundromat. Coin-operated washers and dryers often cost between $1-1.25. Wash your clothes in a bathroom sink a few pieces at a time then hang-dry them. Baking soda is cheap and can be used to keep both yourself and your clothes smelling better. Use it to wash your clothes and to deodorize your armpits and groin area. You can even use baking soda as natural deodorant.
Summary: Wash yourself in bathrooms. Find a shower. Wash your clothes. Try baking soda.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: While all the above steps can fit into anyone's life, one of the key factors in success with being taken seriously by men, is being intelligent and well spoken. How you speak goes with how you carry yourself (self-respect and confidence). Appropriate grammar and tone, as well as how frequently you speak can make or break success in the workplace, among new acquaintances and in recreational activities. Although all women have different sounding voices (high, low, soft, etc.), it is important to remember that you may be judged by your pitch, how much emphasis you put on words, and your laugh.  Record yourself to alter how you present yourself to other people. For example, if you let your voice trail off at the end of a sentence, this implies that you are not confident and you could be setting yourself back in terms of getting an important message across.  Speak in terms of specific outcomes and results.  Be assertive. Say what you think and feel in a respectful way. Be firm but polite. Ask for what you want. Say no when you need to. Be warm, welcoming, and friendly to others. Respect the opinions of others and be willing to compromise. Examples of assertive speech include, “That’s a good idea, and how about if we did this too…” or “I can see that, but I’d really like ____." A woman who is well informed on various topics will have a better chance of being taken seriously by men (and other women).  There are many ways to be "intelligent" but for the most part-pursuing higher education is usually a good place to start. Watching educational programs, reading books, and keeping up on the latest news are easy and usually low-cost ways to increase your knowledge. Watching movies, playing video games, and being familiar with sports teams will also make you more diverse in conversations. It is important to pay attention to your body language in addition to your speaking. If you walk around with your head hung low, people may expect that you are negative and unmotivated. On the other hand, how you carry yourself can show gravitas and power.  Stand up straight and tall. Do not slouch. You can practice correcting your posture by lying flat on the ground or standing with your back against a wall. Give a firm handshake, a weak or sloppy one can make the other person think you are not confident. Show power by keeping your limbs open and taking up more space. Avoid fidgeting, which can make you appear nervous or uncomfortable. How you dress shows a lot about your confidence and self-image. Men are constantly inundated with sexual images of women on television and other forms of media. Unfortunately, if you dress in a sexual, provocative, or revealing way, it is possible that you will send the wrong message. If you really want to be heard, make an effort to appear professional and put together.  Dress to match the occasion. If you are at work, you probably should avoid short shirts or tops where your cleavage is visible. Try wearing a knee-length skirt, pants, or a suit jacket. As a general rule for women in the work place, to check if your clothing is appropriate for the setting or for an interview, do the bend-over check. If you see any bit of cleavage or your skirt comes up way too high in the back when you bend over to touch your toes, chances are it is not work appropriate. If you have any doubts at all, don't risk it. Your reputation is more important than looking cute or stylish during important business transactions.
Summary: Communicate appropriately and confidently. Educate yourself. Use your body language. Dress appropriately.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Many jobs today allow their employees to dress in what is commonly called “business casual” and involves khakis, slacks or skirts and collared shirts or blouses.  However, some offices may require a more formal dress code and working on a construction site would likely have very different requirements.  Take note of what people are wearing during your interviews.  There’s no better way to know what is considered appropriate work attire than to see what employees are currently wearing. Always err on the formal side when starting a new job.  It’s better to appear to be overdressed than too casual. While the dress code in your new office may be a little relaxed, it's best to begin your first day with a fairly conservative appearance.  Once you get to know the environment, you may be able to relax on some facets of office attire and presentation, but wait until you're sure.  Stick to relatively conservative hair styles, makeup, and jewelry until you know the office culture. Take cues from your coworkers on what the acceptable limits of office appearances are. Always check the employee handbook for rules about employee appearance. There are many kinds of professional footwear on the market and you should make sure to match your shoes to the work you will be doing.  Your shoes should appear professional and in keeping with the style of dress that is expected in the workplace (like wearing dress shoes with a suit or boots with work pants on a construction site).  Make sure your shoes are comfortable, especially if you will be on your feet a lot.  While the comfort of your shoes won’t directly create an impression, focusing on how bad your feet hurt will make it difficult to focus on other more important things. Check the employee handbook to make sure there are no limitations on things like heel height for women or a requirement to wear non-skid shoes in certain environments. Now that your outfit and shoes are perfect, you need to make sure your grooming matches.  Personal hygiene can have a dramatic effect on first impressions and no outfit can compensate for bad body odor.  Get a fresh haircut before your first day on a new job. Make sure to shower and wear deodorant. Trim your fingernails and ensure you don’t wear makeup or nail polish that is inappropriate for a professional environment.
Summary:
Choose your outfit based on the job and environment. Start with a conservative appearance. Wear smart shoes. Make sure you are well groomed.