The paper towels will absorb the excess oil from the fried ravioli so that they don’t become soggy while they are cooling. Fry the ravioli for 2 minutes, making sure that you don’t overcrowd the pan.  Allow them to cool slightly while you fry another batch. Dust the ravioli with confectioner’s sugar and serve them while they are still warm.
++++++++++
One-sentence summary -- Heat 2 cups of shortening in a Dutch oven until the shortening is 375°F (190°C). Remove the ravioli from the refrigerator and place the baking sheet on the countertop next to the stovetop. Place a second baking sheet on the countertop and cover it with paper towels. Dip the ravioli into the hot shortening using either tongs or a mesh sieve. Turn the ravioli with tongs and fry them for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, until the ravioli are golden brown. Transfer the fried ravioli to the baking sheet that has been covered in paper towels. Transfer the fried ravioli to wire racks.


If you are experiencing a sore tongue and home remedies don’t help, consult your doctor. He/She will help identify the cause of your pain and the right kind of treatment for you.  A sore tongue can have many causes including fungal, viral, or bacterial infections of the mouth, nutritional deficiencies, ill-fitting dentures, teeth grinding or over brushing your tongue, allergies, stress, or anxiety. A sore tongue may also be the result of burning mouth syndrome.  You may not notice any physical changes to your tongue or mouth with a medical condition. Or, you may experience common signs of irritation or infection, such as the white plaque coating the tongue in oral thrush, bumps, ulcers, or a burning sensation. If you’re experiencing a sore tongue or the symptoms of burning tongue syndrome, your doctor may order tests to determine the cause of your pain. Tests often can’t determine the cause of a sore tongue, but your doctor will help develop the best treatment plan for you.  Your doctor may use different diagnostic tools to determine the cause of your sore tongue. These include blood tests, oral cultures, a biopsy, allergy tests, and stomach acid tests. She may also give you a psychological questionnaire to rule out whether your sore tongue is related to anxiety, depression or stress.  Your doctor may also tell you to discontinue certain medications to rule them out as a cause of your sore tongue. Depending on the outcome of your tests, your doctor may prescribe medication to help alleviate the condition causing your sore tongue. If the tests can’t find a cause, she may also prescribe medication or home treatments to relieve the pain and discomfort.  Three medications commonly prescribed for a sore tongue are amitriptyline, amisulpride, and olanzapine. These drugs work by blocking the action of gamma-butyric acid, which may be responsible for the pain or burning sensation in the tongue.  Your doctor may also advise that you take an over the counter pain reliever to help relieve the discomfort of a sore tongue, especially if you are having trouble sleeping. Popular over-the-counter painkillers include acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and aspirin. Follow your doctor’s orders for taking pain relievers or the instructions on the packaging. Throat lozenges or sprays that contain mild analgesics can help soothe a sore tongue. You can purchase throat lozenges and sprays at any drug store or their online sites.  Use throat lozenges or sprays every two to three hours, or according to the package or your doctor’s directions.  Make sure to suck on the throat lozenge until it has completely dissolved. Don't try to chew it or swallow it whole, which may numb your throat and make it difficult to swallow. Capsaicin cream is a topical analgesic that can help relieve pain. You can apply capsaicin cream to your tongue three or four times a day.  The cream will initially increase the pain sensations on the tongue, but these will subside quickly.  Be aware that the prolonged use of capsaicin cream can damage fibers in the tongue tissue, leading to a permanent loss of sensation. Use an antiseptic mouthwash such as benzydamine or chlorhexidine to treat infections of your tongue or mouth. They may also help relieve pain and swelling on the tongue.  Benzydamine relieves pain by blocking prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are chemicals that are produced when there is pain from inflammation.  Pour 15 ml of benzydamine into a cup and then swish it around your mouth for 15 to 20 seconds before spitting it out.
++++++++++
One-sentence summary -- See your doctor. Get tests and a diagnosis. Take medication for your sore tongue. Use throat lozenges or sprays. Apply capsaicin cream to soothe the tongue. Use an antiseptic mouthwash.


Reverse psychology can work great in certain situations. However, keep in mind it is a subtle form of manipulation. Using reverse psychology habitually can be incredibly damaging to relationships. These kind of small situations can build up overtime, leading to resentment in a relationship. Your partner, for example, may get tired of not getting their way and begin to get mad at you. Reverse psychology can get frustrating, especially if you're using it on children. Headstrong children, and people in general, may take awhile to come around to your way of thinking. You want to keep calm and maintain your cool. If your child has an emotional outburst while you're using reverse psychology, remain calm. Allow the child to carry on. With patience, your child should calm down and behave. There are certain situations where reverse psychology is likely to backfire, and the consequences can be serious. You should always refrain from using reverse psychology when someone's health and wellbeing is at stake.  For example, say your friend is chronically afraid of doctors. They have a suspicious mole growing on their right shoulder and is resistant to getting it checked out. Do not say, "You're right. Do not go to the doctor." Your friend's fear of doctors may greatly outweigh their need to resist, and you may reinforce a dangerous behavior.
++++++++++
One-sentence summary --
Do not overuse reverse psychology. Stay calm when using reverse psychology. Avoid using reverse psychology in serious situations.