Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Make yourself the most important person in the room. Show enthusiasm around people. Stay humble. Act self-assured. Keep your cool.

Answer: Without boasting or acting like an egotistical jerk, take possession of the room and everyone in it. Whether you're talking or listening, you want to give the impression that you're a person of importance. Do this by employing assertive body language (standing tall, remaining open, moving about easily) that encourages those around you to pay attention to you and being staying engaged but considerate. Behave as though everything you say and do has as weight that impacts others. Give the "fake it 'til you make it" approach a shotassume that all eyes are on you and that people look to you to serve as an example of what "cool" is. Take a moment to think about what you're going to say before you say it. You'll come across as thoughtful, and you'll also be less likely to stutter or make mistakes while talking. Display interest when talking to people and be enthused about whatever you're doing. You should make it a goal to become the kind of person that can talk to anyone. That kind of magnetism will pay off once it's time to really start drawing attention; if the girl you're trying to impress happens to be watching, this will convey to her that you're friendly and show a genuine interest in others. Be an active listener. Use verbal cues like "yeah," "mhmm," and "I agree" when conversing to demonstrate that you're paying attention. Encourage equal input in discussion with the person you're talking to and thereby establish rapport. After they say something about themselves, agree or mention something about yourself that you can use to relate to them, then give them the floor again. It won't matter how cool you look if you constantly put others down or hog all the attention for yourself. Rather than using your time to show off or brag about your accomplishments, maintain a modest attitude toward yourself. Accept compliments graciously, and break yourself of the need to talk about yourself all the time. The fact is, no wants to be around someone who thinks they're better than everyone else, so be sure to give praise and attention where it's due, not just take it. Those who are truly cool don't feel the need to prove it to others because they are sure of themselves. Being able to recognize the qualities of others is a sign of self-confidence, as confident people know it and don't always need the spotlight on them. Above all, you should respect yourself and let people see who you are without the fear of judgment or ridicule. Self-consciousness is almost impossible to hide, and the reality is that it's unwarranted in most situations. If you're not worried about what pretty girls or anyone else will think, you won't have anything holding you back. You'll have a better time, and your personality will shine through. Focus on enjoying yourself. Don't let looking good in front of girls turn into a joyless mission. Cool people always manage to have a good time no matter the environment they're in. Don't let yourself get flustered if things don't go your way in social interactions. If you want to show people that you're cool, it's important to be in control of your emotions. Keep a level head, and try not to appear indignant when you get uncomfortable. When you find yourself getting agitated, take a few deep breaths until the feeling wears off, and remember to keep smiling. Whatever the situation, stay relaxed and make sure that your personable demeanor doesn't miss a beat. Don't take offhand remarks personally. When someone criticizes you or says something you don't agree with, just remember that they're only voicing a single opinion. Your own peace of mind should remain unfazed. If you simply can't help but become anxious or upset, put on a poker face. Even if you're unable to shake it off, you can at least maintain a cool persona by keeping other people from seeing it on you.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Know the difference between gross profit, gross profit margin, and net profit. Determine your calculation period. Calculate the total revenue generated by your business during the calculation period. Subtract all your expenses to calculate your net income. Divide your net income by the total revenue you already calculated.

Answer: Gross profit is your total revenue earned from your goods or services, minus the cost of producing or providing those goods or services (COGS). This calculation does not include expenses like payroll, rent, or utilities; it only considers the cost directly related to creating those goods and services. Gross profit margin is the gross profit divided by revenues. Net profit takes all business expenditures into account and is calculated as gross profit minus administrative expenses and other relevant expenses. This includes regular operational costs (payroll, rent, etc.) and one-time costs (taxes, contractor invoices, etc.). You must also include any additional earnings, such as investment income. Net profit provides a more complete and detailed rendering of the business health and is generally what is used to manage the business. The steps below detail how to find this number. Net profit is also known as "the bottom line." To calculate your business's profit margin, choose the period of time you want to analyze. Generally, people use either months, quarters, or years to calculate their profit margins. Consider why you want to calculate your margins. If you are applying for loans or looking to attract investors, these people will want to know more than just how your business did over a single month. However, if you're comparing your profit margin between different months for your own purposes, it's fine to use shorter periods of time. Revenue is everything the business brings in through sale of goods, services, or earnings of interest. If your business only sells goods, such a retail shop or restaurant, your total revenue is all the sales you had during the period you've chosen to analyze minus any returns or discounts. If you don't already have this figure on hand, multiply the total number of items you sold by the price of each of those items and then adjust for returns and discounts. Similarly, if your business provides services, such as lawn mowing, your total revenue is all of the amounts you collected for your services during a period. Finally, if the business involves owning securities, you should include the interest and dividend income from those sources in your total revenue calculation. Expenses are the opposite of revenue. They're any amounts you have had to pay, or will pay in the future for things you did and/or used during the calculation period. This includes expenses incurred to operate as well as the expense required to carry investments. Common expenses are the cost of labor, rent, electricity, equipment, supplies, inventory, banking, and interest expense on loans. Generally if you run a small business you can just add up everything you paid for during the period. For example, if your business earned $100,000 in revenue during the calculation period, and in order to earn that revenue the business spent $70,000 on rent, supplies, equipment, taxes, and interest payments, you subtract $70,000 from $100,000, your remaining revenue after expenses was $30,000. The resulting percentage is your profit margin, which is the percent of your revenue that you keep as income. In our example above, our difference was $30,000. $30,000 $100,000 = .3 (30%) As a further example, if your business sells paintings, the profit margin calculation tells you on average, when a person pays for a painting, how much of that money you will keep in profit.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Talk to your doctor if you have leg pain or swelling. Wear compression stockings if you have reduced blood flow in your legs. Wear compression stockings if you develop varicose veins while pregnant. Wear compression stockings after surgery. Try compression stockings after exercising.

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Leg pain and/or swelling can be uncomfortable to live with, and compression stockings might make your legs feel better. Talk with your doctor to see if this option will reduce your discomfort. If you have poor blood flow in your legs, compression stockings are not the right choice. Your doctor will check to see if you have varicose veins, venous leg ulcers, deep vein thrombosis (blood clot in a deep vein), or lymphedema (leg swelling). If one of these conditions is present, your doctor may prescribe compression stockings for you. You may need to wear compression stockings daily for up to two years. Almost one-third of pregnant women will develop varicose veins, which are veins typically in the legs and feet that have enlarged because of increased pressure in your veins. Wearing compression stockings can make your legs more comfortable and will promote blood circulation. Ask your doctor if compression stockings will help your condition. In some cases, compression stockings will be prescribed for patients post-surgery to reduce the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), or the formation of blood clots in your veins. If your post-surgery recovery restricts your mobility or requires extended bed rest, your doctor may prescribe compression stockings. While research about the health benefits of wearing compression stockings during exercise is mixed, recovery time after exercising is decreased as blood flow is improved. Many runners and other athletes now wear compression stockings either during exercise or afterwards. It is up to you whether you find them comfortable enough to wear. These are usually sold as compression socks, and are available at sporting goods stores and other athletic supply stores.