Q: The first date is the one he/she is going to remember, so picking a place he/she wouldn't expect can make a great first impression. Keep in mind that your date has to be on board with this, as he/she may have been expecting a planned date. This kind of date isn't for everyone. You'll need to know if your date genuinely likes the surprise element of not knowing what's next. If you don't know your date well, you may ask if he/she wants to be spontaneous. If not, have a backup date already planned. If it looks like your date isn't enjoying something you've decided to do or somewhere you've gone, ask where he/she would like to go or what he/she would rather do. First dates can be stressful; you're getting to know a new person or a person in a new way and vice versa. You can relieve some of this pressure by experiencing something new together. Trying a new cuisine can be a fun and easy new experience. Make sure you and your date are not allergic or opposed to the cuisine you want to try. Go to a tourist attraction that your date has never been to (or hasn't been to in a while). While you can casually explore the landmark, museum, park, etc., you could also play up the tourist aspect. Take cheesy photos, consult the map, and stop by the gift shop on your way out. Make sure you consider the location and time of your date. It may be hard to talk and enjoy yourself if you choose the attraction's busiest day and time of the week.
A: Be spontaneous. Try a completely new cuisine. Play tourist in your city.

Q: Studying for an IQ test can be tough, especially because most are meant to measure your raw intellectual potential. Familiarizing yourself with sample questions and the different sections of the IQ test, however, could help you do your best. Mensa International offers a free "Practice Workout" online. Healthy mindsets go a long way when preparing for a test. If you're feeling nervous in the days leading up to the test, visualize yourself taking the IQ test while calm and well-rested. Picture yourself doing the best you can do and feeling satisfied. Visualization can give you the confidence you need to do your best. Don't just imagine yourself doing well without working for it. Make your imagination a reality by practicing and preparing as best as you can. You will do best on the IQ test if you feel relaxed and trust your mental capabilities. Relieving yourself of unnecessary stress can help you do that. Different people find stress relief in different ways, so discover what works for you before the test. Meditation, breathing techniques, and reframing negative thoughts are all great ways to stay calm. Avoid drinking caffeine the day of your IQ test, as this can cause agitation. A little stress can be positive, as it's the body's way of telling you to focus. Excessive stress, however, is detrimental and can limit your cognitive functioning. Over-studying right before the exam could exhaust your brain. Preserve your energy the day before. Turn on an entertaining movie or go for a walk to clear your mind. If you have to study, make some flash cards beforehand and practice casually with some healthy snacks. Pulling an all-nighter studying practice tests will most likely lower your testing performance. Get a full night's sleep (7-8 hours) the night before so you can enter the testing location ready to perform well. If you can't sleep from nerves, try a stress-relief technique. What you eat on the day of a test can help you reach mental alertness. Have a protein-rich breakfast: eggs, yogurt, nuts, and raw vegetables are all great choices. Avoid foods made from white flour or refined sugar, which take more energy to digest. Stay hydrated, too. Drink plenty of water before the exam, and bring a water bottle with you to drink before you enter the testing room.
A: Take online practice tests to assess your weaknesses. Use positive visualization to imagine yourself doing well on the test. Practice stress-relief techniques. Give yourself a 24-hour break before the test. Rest well the night before your exam. Eat a nutritious breakfast before you leave.

Q: The zero multiplication facts are the easiest because every number multiplied by 0 always equals zero. For example 0 x 1 = 0, 0 x 5 = 0, 0 x 8 = 0, etc. The one multiplication facts are easy to learn because when you multiply a number by 1, it is equal to that number. Remember, zero is the exception to this. For example: 1 x 2 = 2, 1 x 4 = 4, 1 x 7 = 7, etc. When learning the multiplication facts for the number two, you may realize that the number being multiplied by 2 is simply added to itself. Instead of memorizing all of the numbers, just add the number to itself and you have learned the multiplication facts for the number two! For example 2 x 4 = 8, but 4 + 4 = 8. The same goes for every other number, 2 x 3 = 6 (3 +3 =6), 2 x 5 = 10 (5 + 5 = 10), etc. The last digit of the product ends in either a 5 or a 0. The pattern starts with 5 and alternates with 0: 5, 0, 5, 0. For example: 5 x 1 = 5, 5 x 2 = 10, 5 x 3 = 15, 5 x 4 = 20, etc. There are two other tricks to help with the 5 facts as well: the product (1) is always half of 10 times that number and (2) is half the number times 10. For example: 5 x 4 = half of (10 x 4). 10 x 4 = 40, half of 40 is 20; 5 x 4 = 20. Another example: 5 x 4 = (half of 4) x 10, half of 4 is 2, 2 x 10 = 20; 5 x 4 = 20. A helpful hint for the 6 multiplication facts is knowing the last digit of the product. This trick only works for even numbers. When you multiply 6 by an even number, the last digit of the product will be that number. For example: 6 x 2 = 12, 6 x 4 = 24, 6 x 6 = 36, 6 x 8 = 48, etc. A quick trick for learning the 9 table is to multiply the number by 10, then subtract that number from the product for the final answer. For example: 9 x 4. First multiply 4 x 10 = 40. Then subtract 4 from 40 to get 36. 9 x 4 = 36. Another example: 9 x 8. 10 x 8 = 80, 80 8 = 72. 9 x 8 = 72. Note the two numbers in the product will add up to 9! For 9 x 4 = 36, 3 + 6 = 9. For 9 x 8 = 72, 7 + 2 = 9. This works for numbers 2 9. The multiplication facts for 11 are pretty simple until you reach the number 10. Simply repeat the number you are multiplying by for the final answer. After 9, you need to memorize that 11 x 10 is 110, and 11 x 12 is 132.For example: 11 x 2 = 22, 11 x 3 = 33, 11 x 4 = 44, etc.
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Know that any number multiplied by 0 is simply 0. Recognize that any number multiplied by 1 is equal to itself. Add the number to itself for the 2 table. Recognize the pattern for the 5 table. Know that when you multiply an even number by 6, they end in the same digit. Multiply 10 x the number, then subtract the number for the 9 multiplication facts. Repeat the digit (up to 9) when multiplying by 11.