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This is the most important part of keeping a conversation going with anyone, from your girlfriend, to you grandfather, to the kid next door. People like to talk about themselves as a general rule, and if you open that conversational door, most will walk through it. Try to ask more open-ended questions, and avoid ones with yes or no answer. The idea is to ask things that will lead naturally into conversation, not to pepper her with interview questions. Ask about her day. This is an obvious place to start. When asked simply, "How was your day?" many of us automatically respond, "Fine thanks," without even thinking about it. This probably won't lead anywhere. Instead, try something a little more pointed, like, "Did you do anything interesting today?" or "Did you make it to work before that storm started this morning?" It may not lead to anything particularly fascinating, but it will ease you both into the conversation. Ask about mutual interests and acquaintances. More than likely, you and your girlfriend share various interests. This is a great way to introduce a subject you can both talk about, while still framing it as a question. Try asking what she thought of latest episode of a TV show you both like, or if she read a recent interview with a mutual favorite author, or if she's seen so-and-so lately. Ask for support or advice. It is important to offer your girlfriend a sympathetic ear and a shoulder to cry on when she needs it, but if she feels like you never need support from her in return, she may begin to feel like a burden. No one wants to date an emotionless robot who never needs help. Don't invent problems if none exist, but if you are struggling with something, don't be afraid to get vulnerable and turn to her for advice or validation. Ask what she wanted to be when she grew up when she was 7. This is a bit of an unusual question. It will show her that you are interested in learning more about her, and give you some new perspective. If something particularly funny or interesting happened to you today, tell her about it. It can be easy to rely too heavily on gripes about frustrating situations when you do this, so try to make sure you are not just rattling off complaints. Brainstorm fun things the two of you could do together this week. If you already have plans, talk about how excited you are to go to that concert, or mention a review you read of the play you are going to see. This will help her get excited too, and make her feel like a valued part of your life. You don't want to monopolize the conversation, but no one likes to date a person with no ambitions. Tell her about some of your hopes and dreams. This should constitute a small portion of your conversation, and you should avoid anything too brutal or personal, but this can be an easy fallback if you are at a loss. There aren't a lot of people who can resist indulging in gossip from time to time. Inviting her to tell you more about something she just said will let her know you are interested. It will also extend the mileage you get out of that particular subject, saving you from immediately having to come up with a new topic.

summary: Ask lots of open-ended questions. Share an anecdote from your day. Make or discuss plans. Share your goals and aspirations. Gossip. Follow up.

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Oftentimes, a textbook might be an anthology or collection of work from many authors. In these instances, the editor or editor is given the lead spot in the citation. List the first editor in LastName, FirstName format and any additional editors in FirstName LastName format. Follow one name with the abbreviation "ed." and multiple names with "eds." End with a period. Doe, John, ed. Rowell, Alex, and Will Hoffman, eds.

summary: Introduce the editor or editors.

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If you have a cold or the flu, chances are some of your symptoms include a fever and a headache. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and Ibuprofen (Advil) work to reduce the pain you feel. Acetaminophen also helps to bring your fever down. You can get these drugs at any pharmacy. The regular, adult dose for Acetaminophen is 325-650 mg tablets, one tablet every four hours. Read the bottle to learn about other doses, such as those for children. The regular, adult dose for Ibuprofen is 400-600 mg, once every six hours until your symptoms ease up. There are different types of nasal sprays on the market and its important to be able to distinguish between them. Saline sprays are safe for all ages and can hydrate your nasal passages. There is evidence that using a saline spray may reduce nasal secretions and the use of decongestants. Nasal decongestants, such as Afrin, are only recommended if you have severe congestion problems, because using a nasal spray too often can cause your symptoms of congestion to rebound after you stop using the spray. They should be used no longer than three days in a row to avoid rebound, and should not be used on children. Corticosteroid nasal sprays, such as Flonase, are generally used to treat chronic symptoms, as it may take several days before you notice any improvement. Still, they can sometimes be helpful in combatting the symptoms of a viral infection. Talk to your doctor, and do not use corticosteroid medication on children under four. When considering an over-the-counter cough syrup, the main thing to look at is the list of ingredients. In particular, look for the presence of decongestants, antihistamines, and/or pain relievers combined with the cough syrup on the ingredient list. The reason you want to be aware of this is so that you do not double up on your medications and accidentally overdose (for instance, if a pain killer is included in your cough syrup, you will not want to take an over-the-counter pain killer on top of that). Over-the-counter preparations are safe in adults, as long as careful attention is paid to not accidentally double up on any of the ingredients with other medications. Avoid using cough syrups in children under the age of two. Examples of terms to watch for include antitussive, which is a cough suppressant; mucolytic, which breaks up and loosens mucus. Certain viruses require professional medical care and treatment, in order to give you the best chance of a cure moving forward. Signs that you have a more severe illness and should see your doctor include: Developing a rash A high fever generally more than 103F (39.4C) Getting worse after starting to feel better Prolonged symptoms for longer than 10 days A cough that brings up colored phlegm Wheezing or trouble breathing
summary: Take over-the-counter drugs to fight pain and fever caused by a regular viral infection. Consider a nasal spray. Opt for a cough syrup if you have severe symptoms. Seek professional medical care if you have a more severe virus.