Severe swelling that blocks the airway could be life-threatening. Call emergency services or get to an emergency room as soon as possible. Sudden, severe swelling is a symptom of a serious allergic reaction. Tongue swelling usually goes away on its own within a few days, especially if it's swollen because you bit it. If swelling persists, you might have an infection, mild allergic reaction, or other condition. Tell your doctor when your tongue started to swell, if you're experiencing any other symptoms, and about any potential allergens, such as food or medications. They might recommend antibiotics for an infection or antihistamine medication for an allergic reaction. A vitamin B deficiency could cause tongue swelling. Tell your doctor about your diet and ask if they recommend any changes. They might have you take a vitamin supplement or eat more foods that contain vitamin B, such as meat, poultry, fish, and eggs. If your doctor rules out an infection, allergic reaction, and a nutrient deficiency, they might order blood tests to identify an underlying condition. While thyroid and lymph system conditions can cause a bulging or swollen tongue, these are far less common than issues like infections and allergies. If your doctor identifies a thyroid or lymph system disorder, they'll prescribe medication to control it. Take any medication as directed, and don't stop taking your medicine without consulting your doctor.

Summary: Seek medical attention if you have trouble breathing. See your doctor if swelling persists for more than 10 days. Ask if you might have a nutrient deficiency. Discuss potential thyroid or lymph system issues with your doctor.

Timing can be sensitive in issues like this. You don't want to let it fester and linger, particularly if it's a looming problem. However, you also don't want to just bust into your boss's office first thing in the morning to pour your heart out. Choose a time when you know your boss will be less busy and when they are sure to be alone. Choose a time when you think your boss might be a in good and talkative mood. It's tough to really know what sort of mood they are in. But, an obvious time to avoid would be with deadlines looming and a stack of pile work on their desk. You don't want to have this talk at the water cooler, or on the way into the building in the morning. Do it in your boss's office and not your cubicle where other people may hear it. Even better, try to get out of the office completely. Choose a neutral location like a coffee shop, or a small diner down the road.This can help you avoid office gossip and keep things professional at a public lunch meeting. Being in public also might stop you from gushing or crying if the impulse strikes you. When possible, always do a talk like this in person. Don't do it over e-mail or over the phone, even if this makes you feel more comfortable. Since the talk may be hard and full of emotion, you don't want to find yourself stumbling for words. Know what you're going to say before you go into the meeting. Treat it like a work presentation. Rehearse what you're going to say, and prepare for possible responses and questions. Give them ideas for how to make the problem better. Don't make your boss be the only one that has to come up with a solution on the spot. Show your boss that you've thought about the issue hard and you've already brainstormed potential solutions. Know your objective. If you need time off, make sure this is clear in your talk. If you are just giving your boss a heads up for your performance issues, make this clear as well without making it sound like an excuse. When you make the decision to share a personal problem with your boss, you need to be sure that you refrain from causing a scene or displaying unnecessary emotions. Word travels fast around an office, so if you want to keep your private issues private, you need to be calm when discussing the problem. Talk slowly and breathe deeply. Try to not feel embarrassed and be confident about you're saying. It is perfectly okay to express yourself and your problems, but you don't need to put the boss in the unfortunate position of advising you about what to do in a personal matter. Remember, this person is your boss, not your closest friend. Keep your professionalism in check. Keep a close eye on your watch and be sure to stop yourself short if you get close to the 30-minute mark. You don't need to express the history of your life. Just express the issues you're confronting. Be honest and brief with the talk. Ask if they need anymore information about what you're talking about. After talking, let the matter rest. After discussing your problem with the boss, you should not discuss it again for a while. Give yourself and your employer time to digest the matter. Do not expect an immediate response, unless you need one. If you need to know an answer, kindly follow up in a couple days and ask if they've given it any thought. It's tough to know exactly how your boss will respond, but it is helpful to prepare for likely outcomes, both negative or positive. If your boss acts calloused toward your problem, prepare how you'll react. You do not want to say something you might regret or act in a way that threatens your job stability. In this situation it may be best to tell your boss you understand their reaction and walk away until you can come back a well-thought out response. You can reiterate the sort of help you were looking for at a later time when both you and your boss have had time to think about it. Don't turn it into an argument. If you feel yourself getting emotional, you may say something you regret. If your boss responds in a combative way, try to quell the situation and walk away until cooler heads can prevail. Don't be too set on an expected response. If you go in thinking your boss will immediately offer you time off or try to accommodate your problem, you may react in a way that affects your future relationship. Understand that you're having a conversation and it may take some time for both sides to fully understand one another.

Summary: Find the right time. Choose a suitable location. Prepare what you want to say. Control your emotions and be cautious in what you say. Avoid asking your boss for advice. Limit yourself to 30 minutes of conversation. Anticipate a possible response.

Siri sometimes becomes upset when insulted. If you want to upset Siri, comment on her voice. Say something like, "Siri, I don't like your voice." Then, wait for the generated response. Responses will vary. Siri may sometimes give a calm or apologetic response, but if you ask again she sometimes responds with a long answer explaining the algorithms responsible for her voice. At the end of the rant, she will say, "Sorry about that. I was upset." " If you tell Siri she's making you angry, she will reply with a range of responses. She may say, "Don't squeeze me like that." Try asking the phrase a few times to explore the range of responses. Siri may not always respond by getting upset. She may sometimes say something somewhat sarcastic, such as, "I wonder what that's like, being mad." " Siri gets upset if users say things that she reads as inappropriate. One of the best ways to get a rise out of Siri is to say, "Siri, I'm naked." She will respond by calling out the inappropriate nature of the sentence, saying things like, "That's both inappropriate and irrelevant." Siri may become upset if you simply yell something rude at her. You can say things like, "You're so useless!" or "I hate you." or "Horrible. Your help is horrible." Siri will usually respond with an apology or may say things like, "I'm just trying to help." Arguing and insulting Siri can be a fun way to upset her and get a range of fun responses. Siri may be insulted if you ask her who the best assistant is. Siri may sometimes come up with a response that sounds upset. She may, for example, say something like, "Really?" in an insulted tone.
Summary: Tell Siri you dislike her voice. Say "You're making me angry. Say "I'm naked. Yell something rude at Siri. Ask who the best assistant is.