Problem: Article: There is no way, unfortunately, to outsmart an authority figure like a parent or a teacher every single time. There are, however, times when they'll be more susceptible to persuasion.  If you're trying to wheedle something out of a parent when they've just gotten home from a difficult day at the office you are not going to have luck getting them to agree to something. In fact, you may make it so that you'll never actually get that thing. Likewise, asking your teacher for an extension on that project you didn't complete in front of the rest of your classmates is going to make them less likely to give it to you than if you discussed it with them privately. There are very few people who aren't susceptible to a little bit of flattery or appreciation. It's important that you don't only do this when you want something, however, otherwise they'll be able to see through your machinations.  Thank them for something. For example: if you're trying to convince your mom to buy you a new phone, say something like "Mom, I really appreciate how hard you work at your job." Compliment them in a way that isn't terribly obvious, or directly related to what you're trying to get them to do. Say something like "Ms. Harding, you're my favorite teacher, because you're always willing to go the extra mile and help me out." People are so much more likely to help you do something or give you something if it also benefits them. Authority figures are just as likely to fall for that as anyone else. For example: if you're trying to get a new phone, you might say something like "mom, I really want to make sure that you can reach me anytime you need to." If you demonstrate that you're mature enough to meet your authority figure halfway on something, you're much more likely to get something from them. It's good to prepare ahead of time so that you know exactly what you're going to offer them in return. For example, you might tell your mom that you have saved up half of what it would cost to get a new phone, and that you were wondering if you could split the cost with her. This is slightly different than the steps above, but if you need to lie about something, then a fantastic way to cover up a misdeed is to tell a really obvious lie at the same time as a less-obvious lie. People will focus on the obvious lie and the non-obvious lie will be more likely to go unnoticed.  Make yourself seem like a really bad liar. Tell some really obvious lies with all the signs of a liar (not meeting anyone's gaze, giggling nervously, acting really nervous, etc.). It's also better if the lie you're hiding is less a total lie than a half-truth. It's easier to lie by omission or with a lie that has it's basis in truth.
Summary: Pick the right time. Soften them up. Give them a reason why something benefits them. Meet them halfway. Tell an obvious lie to hide a non-obvious lie.

Problem: Article: The boss wants you to do the work because you're good at it. Keep in mind during this entire process of negotiations and interactions with your boss, you’ve increased your skills in communication and problem solving at work. Even if it’s been a frustrating time for you, these skills will be useful in other jobs in the future. Understand that your boss is human and may be under pressure or have to answer to the whims of his superiors. He might make a promise with the intention of keeping it, but something might change in the company that affects his ability to do that. Refrain from judging your boss before you have all the facts. Try to understand the stressors he’s under before writing him off as a boss. Remember that you are in control. Only you can control your reaction to your boss and his/her unfulfilled promises. You can control if you want to stay in the job and what emotions rule you when you’re at work. You can take care of yourself and your attitude at work by:  Focusing on what makes you happy at work. Paying attention to who you enjoy working with. Doing more of what provides you with a sense of fulfillment. Avoiding taking work home with you. Even if your boss isn’t fulfilling promises or acting with integrity at work, strive hard to do that yourself. Step up and prove yourself worthwhile of your position. Focus on what you like about your company and what you want to do to contribute. At the very least, you’ll be building your skills and experience for your next position somewhere else. You can prove your value by trying to:  Make yourself stand out from your co-workers. Seek out training opportunities. Try to develop new talents and skills. Ask for help when you need it.
Summary: Stay optimistic. Have empathy. Take care of yourself. Prove your worth and value.

Problem: Article: Visit the Gmail website (mail.google.com. Google Inbox doesn’t have a direct setting or configuration to change fonts, so this has to be done in Gmail. Under the “Sign In” box, type in your Gmail email address and password. This is your one Google ID for all of Google’s services. Click the “Sign in” button to proceed. If you’re already signed in to your Google account, this step won’t be necessary. Click the gear button on the top right corner of your inbox then click “Settings” from the menu. You will be brought to the settings page for your Gmail account. Under the General Settings tab, scroll to the “Default text style” setting. You will be able to see the current font style, size, and color for your emails. There’s also a sample text showing you how it actually looks like. Once you’re done, scroll to the bottom of the page and click the “Save Changes” button. This is the font used now in your emails for both in Gmail and Inbox.
Summary:
Go to Gmail. Sign in. Go to Settings. View the default text style. Save your changes.