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If you still live with your parents or guardian, ask them if you can go to the party. If you have strict parents, you might need to stretch the truth in order to go to the party. However, it's not responsible to lie to them. You should always be open with them; if you are caught lying, you could be grounded. You should also get a confirmation from the party's host that you are welcome to come. If you know your parents won’t let you go, try one of these options: Try to convince your parents to let you go to the party for a couple of hours. You could tell them things that would put their fears at ease, such as letting them know responsible adults will be there or that you will take a friend and promise to watch out for each other. You should also promise to not engage in any illegal activities, such as underage drinking. Make sure to wear what feels comfortable or something you feel confident in. Don’t be afraid to be yourself and dress the way you want. Most house parties are informal, but others have dress themes that might be fun to follow. If you know people who are planning to get dressed up for the party, coordinate with them so that you all match. Matching with your friends at a party is a good way for people to notice and talk to you. You have to be careful when traveling to a house party. Many house parties are an excuse for teenagers or college kids to drink underage. If you are a driver, consider this before traveling to the party. There is no shame in taking a cab to the party or public transportation. Your parents will appreciate your responsibility if you choose to take a cab instead of drive to a party. Respect the house you are in by picking up after yourself. You could even pay it forward by throwing away other people’s trash. Remember that someone lives at this house and might live there with a family. Show your gratitude to the host and their house by cleaning up after yourself. Your actions might even inspire others to clean up after themselves as well. Be aware of how much you drink at the party. You should be able to keep an accurate count of how many drinks you’ve consumed. While it is not your place to tell people when they can drink or not, you should keep an eye out for anyone in need. It is common for young, inexperienced drinkers to drink a toxic amount of alcohol. If you see somebody looks too drunk, try to assist them if appropriate.  You could let the drunk person’s friends know this person is in need. Careful not to overstep your boundaries when getting involved with extremely intoxicated people. Some people can handle themselves more than you’d think. If you see any abuse or signs of date rape, talk to the owners of the house and take action. Get a group together to intervene. In the worst case scenario, you may need to threaten to call the police or actually make that call. Don’t feel pressured to stay at the party until the very end. You can leave whenever you want. Sometimes it is best to stop in to a party for an hour and leave. This works for some people and is infuriating for others. Do whatever feels best for you. Try not to leave a mess or damage anything. Respect the host and help clean up before you leave.

summary: Get permission to attend the party. Get dressed for the party. Travel to the party safely. Clean up after yourself. Moderate your drinking and others. Leave when you want.


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Good dental hygiene can kill the bacteria that might cause aspiration pneumonia. Use a soft-bristled brush to clean the outer and inner surfaces of the teeth. If you use dentures, remove them before brushing. If you’re assisting someone else, stand behind them and off to 1 side. Wear gloves. Peel back their lips with your fingers before brushing the teeth and gums thoroughly. A good mouthwash will kill bacteria in your mouth, even if you don't have teeth. Swish or gargle the mouthwash for 30 seconds before spitting it out in a sink or cup. If desired, add cleaning tablets to the water. When you remove the dentures in the morning, rinse them off with clean water and brush them before putting them in your mouth. Flossing helps remove bacteria between your teeth. Use about 18 inches (46 cm) of floss, and wind the ends around your forefinger and thumb. Slide the floss up between your teeth and down again. If you’re assisting someone else, make sure to wear gloves.  Don’t snap the floss between the teeth. Instead, slowly ease it up and down. If you’re helping another person, standing behind them may help you floss more easily. The dentist can clean your teeth to protect you against bacteria that can cause aspiration pneumonia. They may also do screenings to evaluate your risk of aspiration or your ability to swallow. If you’re a nurse or caretaker, arrange regular dentist visits. If the person is unable to leave their bed or home, see if you can find a dentist who will perform an oral screening at your home.

summary: Brush teeth and dentures after every meal. Rinse your mouth with antiseptic mouthwash. Soak dentures in a cup of water overnight to keep them clean. Floss once a day. Visit the dentist at least twice a year.


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It is best to apply hair gel while the hair is still wet.  Drop a small amount of gel in the palm of your hand and rub your hands together.  Run your fingers through your hair over the area of the cowlick.  Massage the gel into the roots of your hair and rub it in all directions for full coverage.  Once the gel is massaged into the roots, press and comb the cowlick in the direction you would like it styled. Some gel is heat-activated.  Use a hair dryer to style your hair the way you would like it after applying the hair gel. Apply pomade to dry hair to help style it in the direction you wish the hair to run.  Run your forefinger and middle finger through the pomade to pick up some of the wax.  Rub these fingers against your thumb to spread the pomade.  Grab the area of hair you would like to adjust and pull it from root to end with these two fingers and thumb, covering the area with pomade, and pulling the hair in the direction you would like it styled.  Choose a pomade with a matte finish. Avoid using more than a thin layer of pomade or your hair may appear wet until you wash the pomade out. Root brushes are specifically created for getting to the root and adjusting the direction of hair growth.  While your hair is wet, repeatedly run the brush over the cowlick in the opposite direction of the hair growth.  The bristles are very flexible to keep from tangling in the  hair follicle. Many root brushes come with a pointed end to assist in parting your hair where you like it.
summary: Apply hair gel to assist in styling your hair. Experiment with pomade. Massage your roots with a root brush.