Problem: Article: Take some time every day to have a conversation with your girlfriend. Whether you have a phone or face-to-face conversation, try to find a daily time to dedicate your full attention to each other. Avoid checking your phone, surfing the web, or watching television when having a conversation with your girlfriend. Keep in mind distractions aren't only technological. For example, if either of you need time to zone out after school or work, give each other some space before starting an extended conversation. Avoid questions that call for simple yes or no answers. Ask her about her day, and try to show your sincere interest in learning about her life's little details. Ask her things like, "What did you do at work (or school) today? How did your presentation go? What's the most unique thing that happened to you today?" Learning small, even trivial details about someone lays the foundation of an intimate connection. Try to let your curiosity carry the conversation instead of just asking questions about things that you already know. Further, asking detailed questions doesn't have to come off as nosy or intrusive. Don't ask her questions in a way that seems rehearsed or paranoid. Make your intentions clear if she seems annoyed or asks, "Why do you want to know?" Say, "I'm not checking up on you or trying to nag, I just want to learn more about you." Make eye contact and nod to show you're listening with interest. When she talks about something or asks you a question, don't respond with something like "Uh-huh," or "Yeah whatever." Listen to what she says, ask a follow-up question, tell her you support a decision she made, or share something about yourself that conveys you relate to her point. Expressing your interest and support, or "turning toward" your girlfriend, is crucial to maintaining a good relationship. Keep the conversation balanced by talking about yourself, too. Try not to deliberately change the subject when you talk about yourself, but show her that you can identity with her experiences. Bringing up a relevant experience you shared together is a great way to strengthen your conversation. For example, if she says something negative, like that she got splashed by a car while walking down a sidewalk, you could say, "Oh man, I'm sorry, babe. Remember when we got caught in that downpour the first time we walked to the park in your neighborhood? We got so soaked, but I always laugh whenever I think about us holding hands and running to get out of the rain!" If she talks about topics that are emotionally charged, make sure to be supportive of her and any difficult things that she brings up. For example, if she tells you about a fight she had with her best friend, then listen to her and let her know you are there for her. Try saying something like, "That's awful! I am sorry you had to go through that. What can I do to help?"
Summary: Choose a time to talk without interruptions or distractions. Ask open-ended questions about her day's small details. Try not to come off as insincere or intrusive. Respond with clear interest or support. Share details about your experiences. Be supportive of your girlfriend.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Use a container that's large enough to hold your money throughout the night so it doesn't overflow. Make sure the tray is deep enough where money won't blow away in the wind. Place the tray in front of the area where you're performing and label it "Tips" or something similar so people know where to put their money. Put a bit of cash in your container before you play to make it look like others have already seen you perform so more people are likely to tip you. Remove any large bills or big wads of cash as soon as you can so it's less likely to get stolen. Stand up straight so you're visible while you're performing. Turn up the volume or play the instrument as loud as possible to cut through the noise of the crowd and make your music more prominent. Check that you stay in tune and sound good from a distance so people are more likely to be drawn toward you. Singing or playing loudly may put stress on your voice and instrument, so take frequent breaks and stay hydrated. If you know a lot of popular songs, interact with your crowd to see what they want to hear next. Listen to their suggestions and songs that you're able to play and haven't done recently in your set. Be enthusiastic about the song while you're playing it and involve the crowd while you sing to get them excited and more likely to leave a tip. Don't ask for suggestions from the audience if you do not know a lot of songs. Once you finish a song, thank the crowd for listening to your music and let you know that you appreciate them spending time listening to you. Let the crowd know that you have a container for tips if they enjoyed your performance. Tell them that you're going to be playing for a little longer if they want to stay and listen. Always say thank you when a person gives you a tip to show that you're grateful.
Summary:
Place a large tray or bucket in front of you for tips. Play your music loudly so people are drawn to your performance. Take popular song requests if you know a lot of songs. Thank your audience no matter how the performance went.