INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Lawyers are known for their arguing skills, and this isn’t just limited to the workplace. They enjoy having lively debates, so if they disagree with you on an issue, don’t take it personally. Stand firm and argue your side effectively.  Cite reliable sources, offer statistics, and be as objective as possible, rather than letting your emotions take over. Don’t be intimidated by their law degree. Be confident in your own knowledge and intelligence and be comfortable discussing a wide range of topics. Identify topics that are off-limits, such as politics, religion, or family issues. If you’re happy to debate anything and everything, then great! But be honest if you just want to avoid a subject altogether. Your date should respect your wishes if something makes you uncomfortable. Decide whether you will discuss work while on dates or leave it behind. Some couples do better if work is kept out of the relationship, whereas others thrive on discussing what they did during their professional day. Have this conversation as early as possible so that you’re both on the same page about it by the first or second date. For example, you could say, "Work stresses me out too much. Can we just leave any work-talk behind when we go out?" Lawyers have their own language, often called “legalese,” and they may toss some of these terms into conversation when they talk about work. If you don’t want to constantly ask what they mean, learn some common legal terms and even some of the fundamentals of Latin.  Visit the library and check out Merriam Webster's Dictionary of Law as well as a couple beginner’s Latin books.  Some examples of legalese are affidavit, de facto, habeas corpus, fiduciary, corpus juris, and ex parte. Lawyers like clear facts. Rather than playing any mind games, come out and say how you feel about them and where you see the relationship going. They might not articulate their feelings in a romantic way, but they’ll appreciate your honesty, and will probably be straightforward with you as well.  For example, after a first date, you could say, "I really enjoyed this. When are you free again?" After several dates, try saying, "I like what we have, and I'm not interested in seeing anybody else." Let go of disappointment as often as possible – missed dates, stress, and late nights are part of the job for them. But if you’re feeling truly hurt by something, let them know. Tell them what particular behavior or situation upset you, instead of starting sentences with “You always…” or “You never…” Try saying, "I was really hurt by that comment," or "That was a really important date to me, and I'm disappointed you missed it."

SUMMARY: Participate in debates with them. Set boundaries for sensitive topics. Create a rule about discussing work on dates. Learn some legal terms. Define the relationship. Speak up when you’re feeling hurt.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: While it is easy to get flustered talking to a debt collector, you should always remain calm. Getting angry and yelling at the collector won't help your situation. State your willingness to work with the collector. Say you fully intend to pay your debt as soon as the agency provides adequate proof. Collectors may tell you that they require this information, but this isn't true. They don't need to know your banking information, place of employment, or any information besides your phone number and address. You can ask them to read your phone number and address to you, and you will confirm if it is accurate. Make sure your information is not available on social media. If a debt collector finds your Facebook page and all your information is public, he may be able to find out your place of employment as well as a ton of other personal information he may try to use against you. Make sure all your social media accounts are accessible to friends only and that you don't approve any friend requests from people you don't know. Become familiar with the FDCPA to spot where the collector is lying to you or trying to intimidate you. Collectors prey upon people who are unfamiliar with the law. For example, the collector may threaten to garnish your wages — that is, take a certain amount of your paycheck until the debt is paid off — if you don't pay. While this is possible, he must sue you in court first, win the lawsuit, get a judgement, and execute the judgement before garnishment is possible.  If the collector begins getting belligerent or using offensive or threatening language, inform him he is in violation of federal law and you are no longer willing to speak to him. Again, take detailed notes on everything he says and make sure you get his name and the date and time of the conversation. If the calls become harassing or inappropriate you should make detailed notes on the time of the call, length of the call, and exact conversation or record the call with permission. Since this situation could end up in court, having a complete record will be helpful.  Some states allow you to record phone calls without the other person's knowledge. Check your local laws and see what you are legally allowed to do. If you are legally required to get the other person's consent to record the call, simply inform them that you will be recording the conversation for your records.

SUMMARY: Stay calm. Avoid providing personal information. Remember your rights. Record conversations.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you have a removable gold tooth, you should clean it daily. You should do this with a non-abrasive cleaner. After cleaning it, you should rinse the tooth with warm water and pat dry.  Talk to your dentist about the proper cleaner. You can buy cleansers specifically designed for cleaning gold teeth online. After you have cleaned your tooth, make sure you pat it dry. Then, use a soft cloth to polish your tooth before placing it back in your mouth. This helps the tooth retain its shine and luster. Try a soft cotton microfiber cloth. If you have gold teeth, you should quit smoking. Smoking will tarnish your gold tooth and cause it to lose its shine. If you don’t want to quit smoking, then you should choose a higher quality gold for your tooth. For example, you should choose 18 or 24 karat gold if you want to continue smoking. It won’t tarnish as quickly as lower quality. Though you may think that cleaning your solid gold or gold-plated teeth with jewelry cleaner is a good idea, it is not. Jewelry cleaners are toxic when ingested. This means you should never clean your gold teeth with jewelry cleaners. Additionally, you should never use gold polish on gold teeth.

SUMMARY:
Clean a removable tooth with cleaner. Use a cloth to polish your tooth. Quit smoking. Refrain from using gold jewelry cleaners.