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Gradually seeing the person less often might be happening naturally, or you might need to consciously apply these steps. This is a good way to let someone know you don't want to be friends without verbally explaining it to them. This method is appropriate for casual friends who you don't really know very well. If the person is a new friend, this method is less leaving a friendship than it's simply an acknowledgment that you never really became friends. It might take a longer time to leave a friendship this way. One way that you can start to minimize contact with the person is by declining invitations to do things. This may require you to tell a little white lie now and then to get out of something. For example, if the person asks if you want to go see a movie sometime over the weekend, then you might say something like "That sounds cool, but I already have a ton going on this weekend, so I really can't." You may bump into the person while you are trying to build distance between the two of you, so you will need to know how to deal with those situations. Ignoring the person could lead to hurt feelings and awkwardness, so instead try to give polite excuses for why you can't stay and talk. For example, you could politely say hello to the person and then say something like, "Sorry I can't stay and chat. I am already running late. Maybe some other time!" Try to be as polite and considerate as possible. Even if you do not want to be friends with the person anymore, you never know when you might bump into each other again and keeping things civil will reduce the chance of an awkward run-in. If your attempts to politely and gradually end the friendship do not help, then you can also try telling the person that you don't want to be friends anymore. You may just have to be direct and say something like, "You are a great person, but we are just too different. I wish you all the best, but I think we should stop spending so much time together." Try to avoid the strategy called "ghosting." Ghosting is when you cut off all contact with the person. For example, you would need to ignore the person's texts and emails, stop returning phone calls, and unfriend the person on social media. Ghosting can lead to hurt feelings, anger, and concerns about your well-being, so it is not ideal.

summary: Use the "fade out" method. Decline invitations from the person. Excuse yourself from conversations. Take a more active approach to ending the friendship.

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Telemarketing companies have to get your number from somewhere to call you, so the first step towards lessening the likelihood of getting these calls is to avoid giving out your number. If you are listed in the phone book, telemarketers will find your number there. You can request that your landline is not listed in the phone book. You can take further step to limit your exposure, such as: Trying not to enter your phone number when you are completing any online forms, as much as possible. Make sure you don't have your phone number printed on your bank cheques. Be wary of free contests or sweepstakes that require you to supply your phone number. Always try to call local numbers rather than toll-free or 900 numbers. If you live in the US, consider signing up for the National Do Not Call Registry. This is a free service that can help you to reduce the unwanted sales calls on both your cell and your landline. You can sign up easily online by visiting https://www.donotcall.gov/register/reg.aspx. Alternatively, you can call the Federal Trade Commission and sign up over the phone. After you have registered, be sure to verify your registration on the website here: https://www.donotcall.gov/confirm/Conf.aspx. Telemarketers should stop calling within 31 days of you registering. This won't stop all unwanted calls, and is not applicable to charities, surveys and polling companies, and companies you have done business with in the past. If you live in the UK, find out about the 'Telephone Preference Service' or 'TPS' for short, by visiting the website: http://www.tpsonline.org.uk/. This is a national database of numbers that have opted not to get marketing or sales calls from companies. In addition to the national registry and the internal lists of companies, some states have further laws to help prevent you receiving unsolicited telemarketing calls. If your state has rules than are more restrictive than the federal rules, the more restrictive ones will override the less restrictive ones. The federal laws represent the minimum, and your state may go further. Since the introduction of the national registry, some states have merged their rules with the national ones, but others remain different. To find out what the rules are in your state, visit the website of the Direct Marketing Association. If you keep getting calls from the same numbers, you should contact your phone company to ask them about blocking these numbers. There may be a fee for doing this, and its effectiveness is limited by practices that deceive the caller ID on a phone. You may be able to block calls from "private" or withheld numbers. You can buy electronic devices to attach to your landline to help prevent robocalls. You can also now download apps onto your smart phone that work to reduce the number of automated telemarketing calls you get. Some of these are free, but be sure to read the reviews first.

summary: Don't give out your phone number. Sign up for the National Do Not Call Registry. Determine if your state has a "Do Not Call" list. Block numbers.

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If you really have severe armpit odor and have tried every natural treatment you can to eliminate it, then it may be time to see a doctor. A doctor can not only prescribe a stronger antiperspirant and give you sound advice, but he can also discuss a number of more extreme options with you. Here are some treatments you can discuss: An outpatient surgical procedure called superficial liposuction curettage can remove your sweat glands by suctioning out subcutaneous through small cuts in your skin. Open surgery that can include cutting or shaving the subcutaneous tissue that may remove some of the skin along with it. This is riskier, but the results last longer. Shaving your armpits will make it tougher for the bacteria in your armpits to find a cozy place to settle. If you're really committed to stopping underarm odor, shave your armpits every time you shower, or at least as often as you can. Mix 1 teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide and 1 cup of water. Wet a washcloth with this solution and wipe it on the affected area. This should destroy some of the bacteria under your arms. Tobacco is another guilty pleasure that is known to cause body and underarm odor. Use a washcloth to absorb the witch hazel or white vinegar and wipe down your armpits. This will change the pH of your skin so the bacteria can't grow. Get special bath gloves. Use a body wash and scrub with the hand gloves. When you've finished your shower, dry yourself properly with a towel. Use alum rock under your arms. Make sure to apply properly. When finished, apply a layer of oil on top such as coconut oil, just for fragrance.
summary: See a doctor. Shave your armpits. Use a homemade hydrogen peroxide solution. Avoid tobacco. Apply witch hazel or white vinegar to your underarms. Use an alum rock.