Article: They might have a number of reasons why they don't want to have a video game, so you'll need to be prepared to refute all of their arguments. Make a thorough list of all the reasons you can think of that they would say no to your request. Draw from previous arguments they may have made about video games to help flesh out your list. Some example might be: Too violent Too expensive You didn't play with the last game they bought you You're not doing well enough in school to get a new video game You spend too much time playing video games When you're in the heat of the moment during a conversation with your parents, you might not be able to think as quickly or as clearly as you'd like. It's always best to plan your points ahead of time. Write down all of your refutations of your parents objections and commit them to memory, so you'll remember them when you need them. Point out that there's research that suggests that playing action-oriented video games actually improves people's ability to process information quickly. Point out that interacting with technology is an important part of life that's actually necessary for employment these days. The order in which you present the points of your argument is very important, so you should place them in the best possible order in an outline before you talk to your parents. Because they will likely say "no" at first, you want to put the most important parts of your argument at the beginning. End your argument with the most positive points of your argument, including promises for how you will earn this privilege. Some examples of early/major points might be: a demonstration that you understand the difference between violence in video games and in real life; promising to get a part-time job to help pay for the game; promising to adhere to a strict schedule so that you don't spend too much time playing the game; promising to raise your grades Some examples of closing/minor points might be: promising to give the game up if you fail to meet any of the more important terms of the agreement, such as letting your grades slip; promising to do extra chores around the house for a month or two as added incentive; etc. Speaking from notes allows you to make more eye contact with your audience, which makes them trust and believe more in you. It also makes you look like you know your argument inside and out, and that you're speaking from conviction. However, speaking from notes is a difficult task to master, so if you're more comfortable, just write out your argument like an essay for school. You can read from it when you talk to your parents. Speaking notes should outline your argument as concisely as possible, without too much detail. You don't want to look like you're reading your whole argument; you want just enough detail to spark your memory so you can explain the point in your own words. Use symbols or visual clues on your outline to help jog your memory more easily and quickly than words. For example, you might put words that you want to speak slowly, with great emphasis, in bold. You might leave a blank line or a line of asterisks where you want to take a pause for emphasis. You want to be as familiar with your points as you possibly can be before talking to your parents. Present your argument from your notes or speech where your parents can't hear you. Deliver your presentation into a mirror so you can practice making eye contact with your reflection.
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Anticipate your parents' objections. Brainstorm your answers to their objections. Create an outline of your argument. Revise your outline into speaking notes or a written-out speech. Practice your presentation.
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Start the day with pumpkin waffles
Article: Visit bill.aol.com and log in. Make sure to log in with the master username that you want to delete. Your master screen name is the username you created when you signed up for AOL. You'll find this in the top navigation menu and in the "Service Options" section. You'll need to convert your account into a free account in order to delete it. This will end your AOL subscription. You'll have to select a reason for leaving, but the answer you select will not affect the cancellation process. If you cancel in the middle of a billing cycle, you'll still have access to your account until the cycle is over. When you cancel your paid subscription, your account will be turned into a free AOL account. You'll need to go through the same process in the Manage My Subscriptions page again to cancel your free account.
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Log into the AOL account management site. Click the "Manage My Subscriptions" link. Click the "Change Plan" button next to your AOL subscription. Click the "CANCEL AOL" button. Cancel your free account.