Article: Parents like to know what is going on in their kid's life. They like to hear about school, friends, weekend plans, and other topics. Once or twice a week, sit down with your mom or dad after dinner or breakfast to catch up. Talking to your parents will help them feel more connected to you. This will help build a trusting relationship between you and your parents. While you are out and about with your friends, call or text your parents periodically. Let them know where you are and what you are doing, especially if your plans change. Additionally, make sure to let them know if you won't be able to make it home at the time you said you would be. For example, if you are at the mall with your friends and they want to go see a movie instead, text your mom or dad to see if that is ok before you head to the movies with your friends. If you find yourself having a conversation you do not want to have with your parents, avoid bringing up irrelevant issues to change the subject. Changing the subject seems like you are trying to hide something. If you don't want to talk about something at the moment, ask if you can talk about it at a later time. Say, for example, "I know you guys want to talk about this right now, but I don't feel like it. Can we talk about it later?" At times being honest can be hard, especially if it means you will not get your way. By being honest from the start, however, you can build a trusting relationship with your parents. Your parents will be less likely to question your motives in the future. For example, if your parents ask you who you are meeting at the mall, tell them the names of all the people to your knowledge. If your parents want to know if the opposite sex will be at a party, let them know they will be, but that a parent will be chaperoning the event.
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Have a conversation with your parents at least once a week. Keep them up-to-date when you are out of the house. Stick to the subject. Be honest.
Article: If your email is formal, sign off with something like "Best regards," or (for an even more formal touch) "Sincerely." For less formal emails, you may be fine using something like "Take care" or "Cheers." If you've had previous emails from the person you're writing to, you might look at their sign-off and match your tone to theirs. For example, if they tend to sign with something like "Warm regards," you should sign off with a similar level of formality. Like the closing sentence, a sign-off can also reflect the purpose of your email. For example, if you're making a simple request or briefly expressing gratitude for something, you might use a sign-off like "Many thanks," or "Thanks so much," followed by your signature. Unless you know the person you're writing to very well, avoid anything too slangy, informal, or affectionate. In general, things like "Love," "XOXO," or "Hugs" should not be used in business emails. If your email is part of a long chain, or if you're trying to communicate something very briefly and quickly to a co-worker, it may not be necessary to include a sign-off at all. If you don't feel comfortable skipping the sign-off altogether, a simple sign-off like Bernice or B. should be just fine for brief, informal emails.
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Pick a sign-off that matches the tone of your email. Use a sign-off that fits your purpose. Avoid anything too affectionate. Skip the sign-off in brief or chain emails.