Problem: Article: You have little hope of gaining authority if you don't believe in yourself. If you constantly second-guess yourself, you will not seem authoritative to anyone. If you hear your voice in your head telling you that you can't do it, don't listen to these internal negative messages. Believe that you can do anything and those around you will begin to notice your confidence. Even if you get negative feedback at work, remember how sure and capable you feel about your job requirements. Don't let anyone make you doubt yourself. It is also helpful to be well-informed about your job, your position, and how you fit within the company. Know your place and show your coworkers and bosses that you can do what is required of you. When you go to work, dress to impress but don't go over the top. Figure out what is respectable for your particular position and work from there. Don't look like a carbon copy of everyone around you, however. Dress for success, but also remember to follow your own style, and feel confident in what you wear. The better you look and feel, the more authoritative you will appear. For example, don't show up to work in wrinkled jeans and a t-shirt where people in authority positions wear nice suits and dress clothes every day. Dress for the position and environment you are in. When you are new at a job or position, or if you are just trying to gain more authority in your current position, make sure you know what responsibilities you have. Be clear about what your job description is and what is expected of you. If you are in a managerial position, make sure you move projects forward, look after your fellow employees, and resolve problems that arise that you are responsible for. When you make these decisions, make them with confidence. Don't second-guess yourself; you have the right to make choices. As long as you are clear about what your job entails, you can exert as much authority as your position will allow, if you are confident in your actions. One of the main ways to lose authority in the workplace is to act as if you are the most important person in the room. Even if your job description says you are higher up in the company than everyone else, don't act like it. Try to positively influence the workflow of those around you without seeming self-important. Strive to always be mindful of how your job relates to those around you. This doesn't mean you should act as if you are not relevant. There is a balance between acting confident and in charge and acting self-important; expecting everyone to bow down to you and your authority. This will likely make your coworkers and employees lose respect and faith in your abilities. Whether it is with your boss, coworkers, or employees. When you interact with anyone at work, be on your best behavior. Don't make inappropriate comments or make anyone feel uncomfortable with your interactions. Put your best foot forward. You can't do this if you aren't mindful of your interactions with others. Make sure your projects, reports, or other work documents look as professional as possible. These presentations are how you interact most with your coworkers and bosses, so make sure they are clean and well designed. This is true of e-mails as well. In the current workplace, you will likely interact with your coworkers through e-mail and other electronic communication on a daily basis. Make sure you are respectful as well as neat and grammatically correct in your messages. This will make you seem more confident and authoritative. There are times when you will be called on to help with a problem at work. Instead of being timid about a solution or worrying about overstepping your bounds, learn to speak up. If you think you have a solution to a problem, express it to those around you. They can be coworkers, employees, or bosses. Try coming up with alternate solutions to problems. If there is a problem that is an "either/or" issue, try to make it a "this and that" solution.
Summary: Be confident in yourself. Dress for success. Be confident of your own authority. Don't appear self-important. Make a good impression. Learn to speak up.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Sprinkle the powder liberally and don't worry about using too much. Both baking soda or corn starch are absorbents that will "soak up" moisture, especially oil. They will not stain or damage carpeting. One advantage of baking soda or corn starch is that they are very inexpensive. Another advantage is that they are non-toxic and made from organic materials. Neither baking soda nor corn starch will have a negative effect on the environment or on your body. Avoid rubbing too softly or too harshly. Use just enough force for the baking soda or corn starch to penetrate into the carpet's fibers. Use a utility brush for larger oil stains, and an old toothbrush for small stains. This means leaving the powder alone for at least 15 minutes. Now that the baking soda or corn starch has absorbed the oil, use a vacuum cleaner to suck it out of your carpeting. Vacuum very thoroughly to remove every last bit of powder. Rub the detergent into the carpeting with a utility brush or an old toothbrush. Pour a small amount of warm water over the area and immediately blot up the detergent with a clean cloth or sponge. Don't be alarmed if the process creates soap suds, just keep blotting until all of the detergent is removed and the carpet is relatively dry. The more detergent and water you use, the longer the process will take. Inspect the fibres carefully for traces of oil. Repeat the process if the stain is still visible.

SUMMARY: Cover the stained area with baking soda or corn starch. Rub the baking soda or corn starch into the carpeting. Allow the baking soda or corn starch to set, and then vacuum it up. Squirt a few drops of liquid dishwashing detergent onto the stained area. Allow the carpeting to dry completely.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: You might be shocked or surprised to hear your relative saying something outrageous or crude. When your relative loses their filter, don't react in shock, anger, or even ridicule. Gently let your relative know that their behavior is inappropriate and move on. There's no need to bring up an incident once it has passed and you've dealt with it in the moment. For example, say, "It's not appropriate to speak of people in that way. We do not talk like this." In some cases, it may even be appropriate to ignore the comment and not respond at all. However, this may not be a good strategy for someone who is suffering from a cognitive decline. If the situation is uncomfortable, gently guide your relative somewhere else. Speak calmly and directly to your relative as you travel elsewhere. You may also notice certain situations that target their inappropriate behavior and divert their attention prior to them seeing something or someone. If you know your relative has a tendency to say inappropriate things during certain events or situations (like being in a large crowd or around young children), guide them away ahead of time to prevent the situation from unfolding. For example, if your relative is saying something racist while at the grocery store, direct them to a different aisle or exit the store. If you're feeling like the stress of dealing with your older relative is getting to be too great, take a quick break to de-escalate. Take a walk or go outside and get some fresh air. If you're getting frustrated with your relative or need some time to cool off, remove yourself from the situation temporarily. Excuse yourself from the room and go somewhere else. You may wish to prepare a snack to help you get away and return later. Relatives have a way of saying things when others are nearby. It's up to you how you handle the situation. You can apologize for their behavior ("I'm so sorry my aunt said that to you"), clue them in, ("Sometimes my grandmother says inappropriate things due to her dementia"), or laugh it off ("All those years of embarrassing my uncle as a kid have come back on me!"). However you choose to handle the situation, think about what your relative would want. For example, if your relative has always valued privacy, they may not appreciate you saying things about their condition to strangers. However, if your relative has often valued humor and lighthearted joking, consider taking the statements in stride when out in public.
Summary:
Respond to the remarks. Guide them away. Take a small break. Respond to onlookers.