INPUT ARTICLE: Article: To effectively resolve an issue with a spoiled brat, you first need to take a deep breath and get control of your emotions. You may start to get angry or annoyed at this point, but it is key that you try to act like the reasonable, calm one in the situation. Doing this will allow you to effectively work through the conflict with the spoiled brat and not let your temper get in the way. Don't take anything the spoiled brat says personally. Often, in the heat of the moment, hurtful things can be said. Your spoiled child may scream and yell "no" at you or a spoiled friend may publicly call you out and say hurtful things to you. Remember that the spoiled person is acting in a rage and out of their own self-interest. You end up being the punching bag that they use to try to get their way and what they are saying has nothing to do with you as a person. If you feel you need time to get control of your emotions, do not be afraid to step away and take a timeout. A timeout can be really useful if you are feeling stressed, angry, or frustrated with the spoiled person. You may tell the person you are not emotionally ready to discuss the conflict and that you need some time to yourself. Or, you may instruct a spoiled child to stay in their room for ten to fifteen minutes while you take some time to process the conflict. Giving yourself time to check your emotions will allow you to deal better with the conflict. Avoid using shame or embarrassment as a discipline tactic, as this could only lead to more conflicts and issues in the future. Instead, try to set up a private meeting with the person to discuss their behavior or take your child into a private setting to talk to them about the issue. This will allow you to have a one on one conversation with the person and teach them the consequences of their actions. For example, maybe the spoiled person talks to your partner rudely and calls them inappropriate names. You may then pull the person aside and explain that by doing that, they hurt your partner's feelings and disrespected both you and your partner. You may then ask them to apologize for their behavior. Having a private discussion will allow you to let the person know that they did something wrong and resolve it together. You should try to present several options or ways to compromise when you address the conflict with the person. You should use specific suggestions and ways you can both work out the issue. But this does not mean you should negotiate or apologize to the person, as they are responsible for their own spoiled actions. Instead, you should offer several solutions to keep the conversation open and fair. For example, maybe your spoiled child decides not to eat their dinner. You may then present several solutions, such as having them eat at least five bites of their food or having them go to bed hungry. Chances are, they may take the first option as they may not like going to bed on an empty stomach.

SUMMARY: Stay in control of your emotions during a conflict. Take a timeout if the conflict gets out of hand. Punish the person in private. Present several solutions to an issue or problem.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Once you've introduced yourself and you've spoken to your crush, you can ask for their number without making a big deal of it. Ask them for their number in a way that doesn't seem awkward or like you're hitting on them so you can text them. Try asking them for their number so you can both reach out if you need to know something. For example, you could ask them something like, "Hey, what's your number in case I need to reach you?" Don't make it weird by asking them for their number the first time you meet them or they may be creeped out and won't want to give you their number. After you get their number, send them a message saying hello. Include your name and a very brief message so they can save your number in their phone for any future text conversations that you have. Send them a friendly message like, "Hey, it's Jack. Got your number saved! Thanks." You can send a smiley face or a friendly emoji with your message so they can tell that it's lighthearted. Making your crush laugh is a great way to get them talking to you. Send them a meme or joke that you know they'll think is funny to get a conversation going or to add to an existing one. Send them something that's specific to their sense of humor so they can see that you've noticed their interests. For instance, send them a funny meme about You can talk to your crush without any pretense or pressure by starting a group message that includes them and some friends, classmates, or coworkers. You can send jokes, funny memes, or use the group chat to plan meetups and events with the group. Use a real reason to start the group chat so it's not weird. For example, if you're in a class with your crush, create a group message and start it off with something like, "Hey guys, this is Sarah, did anybody do Mr. Smith's homework? I'm struggling over here lol." Your crush may think you're just interested in them as a friend if you only talk to them in a group message, but it's a great way for you to show them your funny or friendly side. If you want to talk to them more intimately or flirtatiously, text them directly. Use the informal nature of texting to your advantage and ask your crush if they want to meet up. But keep it casual and without any pressure so there are no awkward feelings and you don't seem pushy. For example, text your crush something like, "Have you tried that new ramen place? I'm craving noodles right now, you wanna check it out?" If your crush denies or rejects your request, don't get any hard feelings. Say something calm and laid back like, "No worries! Some other time then."

SUMMARY:
Ask your crush for their phone number casually. Send your crush an introductory text so they have your number. Text funny memes to your crush to make them laugh. Start a group chat with your crush and mutual friends. Invite your crush someplace casual where you can talk.