Women on dating sites get dozens of messages a week from men saying nothing more than "Hi, how are you, want to meet me?" This creates the impression that many men are lazily sending the same message to as many women as possible, hoping to get a response from at least one of them, and trying to sound cool and nonchalant. This strategy backfires. You want to sound specifically interested in her, not desperate for a date with just anyone. It doesn't take long, and most people say that poor writing is an instant turn-off. Be friendly.

Summary: When messaging a potential date, say something friendly and thoughtful about her profile. Check your spelling and grammar. If she responds with questions about you, take the time to answer them.

Before a tax preparer can begin work, they must also meet state and federal requirements. First, apply for a PTIN by submitting personal information (including your social security number) and a previous year's tax return. This can be done online at http://www.irs.gov. Getting a PTIN will register you as an "unenrolled preparer," granting you the minimum level of clearance to prepare federal taxes. Note that this application will require to disclose and explain any felony convictions or problems with your tax obligations. CPAs and tax attorneys must obtain a license in the state they plan to work in. The education and experience requirements to sit for the licensing exam vary by state, so check with your state's board of accountancy for more information. When you've met the requirements, prepare and register for the exam. You must pass the exam in order to receive your license.

Summary: Obtain a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN). Become licensed, if necessary.

If you want to greet someone in Hebrew, "shalom" (shah-lohm) is the main word to use. It's appropriate as a greeting regardless of the context, the age of the person you're greeting, or how well you know them. On the Sabbath (Saturday) you can also say "Shabbat Shalom" (shah-baht shah-lohm), which literally means "Sabbath peace" or "peaceful Sabbath." This greeting is commonly used in Israel. Like "shalom" by itself, it's appropriate in any situation when greeting anyone. This greeting is related to the Arabic greeting "salaam alaikum" and both greetings mean literally the same thing: "peace upon you." There's a lot of overlap between Arabic and Hebrew because the two languages belong to the same language family. "Ahlan" is borrowed from Arabic. Hebrew speakers use it in the same way Arabic speakers do, as a simple "hi." While it's far more casual than "shalom," you can still use it to greet anyone, young or old, in casual contexts. In a more formal situation, or when speaking to someone in a position of authority, this may be too casual a greeting.

Summary: Say "shalom" in any situation. Switch up your greeting by saying "shalom aleikhem" (shah-lohm ah-ley-khem). Use "ahlan" (ah-hah-lahn) to say "hi" more casually.

It is important to discuss feelings with your toddler. Through your discussion of how they feel, they begin to learn words associated with those feelings and can later use those words to talk out their feelings. This will help them transition to talking about feelings instead of acting out their frustrations. You might say something like "I know you are sad that it is bedtime, but we can play with your toys again tomorrow." It is important to observe how your children play and act out to understand their feelings. By watching and understanding your toddler's feelings you can more effectively discuss them. You can also teach your toddler to express their feelings in more socially constructive ways. If your toddler is angry, you might say something like "I know that you are upset that the candy is gone, but you cannot hit people. Instead, you can show us you are upset by taking a deep breath and just telling us you are upset." Toddlers need to understand what is expected of them. They will naturally push the boundaries, but if you set firm limits and give explanations for those limits, most toddlers will begin to respect the rules. This gives them the structure and boundaries they need to feel secure. Emphasize the positive aspects of rules with your toddler. For example, explain that the your child must get enough sleep tonight so that he or she can have more fun tomorrow. Babies do not interact very well with each other, but once children start to reach the toddler phase, they begin to socialize a bit with other kids. Encourage your toddler to make friends, and teach him or her how to do things like introduce him or herself. This is one of the early milestones in socializing your child. Do not be surprised if your toddler plays more "beside" the other children than they play "with" the other children. Parallel play is common in this stage.
Summary: Teach your toddler about feelings. Observe your toddler's feelings. Discuss limits with your toddler. Encourage your toddler to make friends.