Q: If you have respiratory symptoms, you may be contagious, so don’t leave your home while you’re feeling ill. Make yourself comfortable at home while you recover from your illness. Additionally, tell people that you’re sick so they won’t visit.  If you go to the doctor, wear a face mask to prevent spreading the virus. Check with your doctor to find out when it’s safe for you to return to your normal routine. You may be contagious for up to 14 days. The best thing you can do for yourself is to rest and relax while your body fights the infection. Lie down on your bed or your couch with your upper body propped up on pillows. Additionally, keep a blanket with you in case you get cold. Raising your upper body will help you avoid coughing fits. If you don’t have enough pillows, use folded blankets or towels to prop yourself up. COVID-19 often causes body aches and fever. Fortunately, an over-the-counter medicine like ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), or acetaminophen (Tylenol) will help. Check with your doctor to make sure it’s safe for you to take an over-the-counter pain reliever. Then, take your medication as directed on the label.  Do not give aspirin to children or teens under 18 since it can cause a potentially fatal condition called Reye’s Syndrome. Don’t take more medication than the label says is safe, even if you’re not feeling better. You’ll likely have mucus drainage, and a humidifier can help. The mist from the humidifier will moisten your throat and airways, which can help thin out your mucus.  Follow the directions on your humidifier to use it safely. Wash your humidifier thoroughly with soap and water between uses so you don’t accidentally get mildew in it. Fluids help your body fight off the infection and thin out your mucus. Drink water, hot water, or tea to help keep you hydrated. Additionally, eat broth-based soups to increase your fluid intake. Warm fluids are your best bet and may also help soothe your sore throat. Try hot water or tea with a squeeze of lemon and a spoonful of honey.
A: Stay home so you won’t risk infecting others. Rest so your body can recover. Take over-the-counter pain and fever reducers. Use a humidifier to soothe your airways and thin out mucus. Consume lots of fluids to help your body heal.

Q: First, make sure the holes in your colander are small enough to prevent the grains of rice from slipping through. Then load your colander with ½ cup (97.5 g) of rice. Rinse with water to ensure a clean batch of rice water. Transfer the rinsed rice to a medium-sized mixing bowl. Add two to three cups of water (473 ml to 710 ml). Let it sit for a half-hour. Once the water has soaked into the rice, stir it up. Use your spoon or fingers to gently press the rice. Release the rice’s vitamin- and mineral-content into the water by doing so. Place a fine sieve over your storage container (or a bowl for immediate use). Strain the mixture through the sieve. Seal the liquid’s container and store in the refrigerator. When refrigerated, your rice water should keep for up to a week.
A: Rinse the rice. Soak the rice. Stir the contents. Strain and store the water.

Q: It might be hard to hear background noises while listening to what the caller says at the same time. One good technique: ask a repetitive question. For example, if the caller told you what the bomb was made of, ask “I’m sorry, I couldn’t hear you. Can you repeat that?” As they answer, listen carefully to background noises. Note any of the following:  music motor running animal noises, such as barking people talking in the background machinery street noises no background noise, clear Note any of the following details:  accent coughing deep breathing lisp nasal voice angry disguised voice Some people can give away important information based on their word choice and tone of voice. Note the following:  reading from a message tape-recorded voice well-spoken incoherent, mumbling profane familiar voice
A: Note any background noises. Write down details about the caller. Pay attention to tone.

Q: You do a little more than to your appearance than what you've been doing before.  Use a new perfume if you're a girl or a new cologne if you're a guy. Wear your favorite clothing item or accessory. Make sure it's something you've gotten compliments on. Start getting fitter and healthier. Exercise and eat more fruits and vegetables. This may seem obvious but many forget this. Remember that there is no pressure. You are just being friendly. Here are a few icebreakers to use:  Smile and make eye contact.   Compliment their wardrobe: "I really like your shirt." Make small talk about something relevant: "Are you going to homecoming?" or "Did our team win the game last night?" One of the best parts of having a crush is gossiping about it with your friends.  Sharing these feelings with them can make your relationship with them better. Also, your secret might reach other people and eventually get to your crush. Friends may try to embarrass you. Understand that this is part of the process. They will tease you even though they like someone secretly too. This might sound far fetched but you could become your crush's BFF (best friend forever). From afar, you may still wonder what this person is like. But as friends, you get to know your crush and they also get to know you. You could start by asking questions.  "What do you like to do on weekends?" "What is your family like?" "What do you want to do when you get older?"
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Take special care of your appearance. Say hello and be friendly. Tell your friends about your crush. Become friends with your crush if you're not already friends with them.