| How to Respond to One Word Texts from Guys Posted: 11 Oct 2021 01:00 AM PDT There are few things more frustrating than pouring your heart out to a guy over text, only to have him respond with the dreaded "K." Luckily, if your dude tends to clam up over text, there are things you can do to help bring him out of his shell. Read on for our tips on how to handle a dry texter. [Edit]Avoid making assumptions. - It can be really hard to pick up on tone over text. When you're texting, you can't hear a guy's tone of voice or see his facial expressions and body language. That means it can be really easy to misinterpret text messages, especially short ones.[1] Before you assume that those dry texts mean he's bored, upset, or being passive-aggressive, think about other possibilities. For example, it's possible that:
- He doesn't like texting or isn't used to it
- He's busy or distracted
- He doesn't realize that his short texts could come off as rude
- He wants to chat, but he isn't sure what to say
[Edit]Ask him what's up. - When in doubt, it's a good idea to clear the air. If his one-word texts seem a little different from his usual style, you might worry that something's bothering him. Instead of jumping to conclusions or trying to guess what's on his mind, just ask him what's going on.[2]
- Say something like, "Hey, you seem kind of quiet today. Is everything ok?" Or, "Is now a good time to chat? If you're busy, we can talk later."
[Edit]Try changing the subject. - He might be bored or unsure of what to say. Or, it's possible that the topic you've been talking about is sensitive for him. Whatever the reason, if it seems like he's clamming up all of a sudden, sometimes changing the subject can help. Say something to make the transition to a new topic feel more natural.[3]
- For instance, "Oh hey, I just remembered something I've been meaning to ask you about." Or, "This is a bit of a change of subject, but how was that Netflix documentary you watched last night?"
[Edit]Ask him some open-ended questions. - These tend to require longer answers. If you tend to ask a lot of "yes" or "no" questions, the dude you're chatting with might not realize you're looking for something a little more substantial. The same goes if you're just telling him things without actually inviting him to respond in some way. Try to get the conversation flowing by asking questions that start with who, what, where, when, why, or how.[4]
- For instance, instead of just saying, "Did you have a good day?" try something like, "How was work today?" or "So, what have you been up to this weekend?"
- If you tell him something, follow up with a question. For example, you might say something like, "That snowstorm was crazy last night, we must have gotten at least 10 inches up here. How much did you get?"
[Edit]Switch to a phone conversation. - Texting might not be his style. Sometimes you just need to switch up how you communicate. If he has trouble opening up over text, ask if he wants to take it to voice. You could also suggest video chat, or even meeting up to talk in person.[5]
- For instance, say something like, "I'd love to hear how your big presentation went today. Is this a good time to call?"
[Edit]Give him space if he's busy. - He might be chattier later on. If you're getting a bunch of one-word answers, it could be because he's multi-tasking. You can always ask him if it's a good time to chat. If he says no, take a rain check and try again later.
- For instance, say something like, "Seems like you're busy right now. TTYL?"
- It's totally normal for people to want space from texting sometimes. Even if he's not busy, he might just need a break from texting or want some time to himself.[6]
[Edit]Tell him if his dry texts bother you. - He might not realize how they come across. If you have a good vibe with the guy in general, but his short texts drive you up the wall, it might help to let him know how you feel. Keep it chill and try not to make it sound accusatory, so he's less likely to feel hurt or defensive.[7]
- For example, say something like, "Hey, I love chatting with you, but I'm not sure how to feel when you send a lot of one-word answers. Sometimes I wonder if you're bored or upset with me."
- Try suggesting a solution, like, "Hey, just let me know if you're not in the mood to talk," or "We can do FaceTime if you prefer."
[Edit]Let him start the conversation sometimes. - Slow down if you feel like you're doing all the work. Just like in a face-to-face conversation, things can get unbalanced if one person is a lot more talkative than the other. If you tend to send a lot of long, chatty texts, it's possible that he might just feel a bit overwhelmed. Try slowing it down or stopping for a bit and see if he makes a move to get the convo going again.[8]
[Edit]Chat about serious stuff in person. - Heavy conversations are always trickier over text. For one thing, it's a lot easier to misunderstand each other than if you're talking face-to-face or even over the phone. If you have something important or difficult to discuss, give him a call or ask if he can meet up—that way, you're more likely to have a productive conversation instead of getting a lot of frustrating one-word answers.[9]
- For instance, if you need to talk to him about where the relationship is going, or open up about a tough situation that you're dealing with, don't try to connect with him over text.
[Edit]Move on if you just can't seem to connect. - Sometimes, one-word texts can be a red flag. If you've noticed that the dry texts are becoming more of a pattern—especially if he's taking longer and longer to answer you—then it could be that he's losing interest.[10] If you just can't seem to get a conversation going, and if you're not connecting in other ways (like over the phone or in person), then it might be time to let him go.
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| How to Why Does Hair Get Greasy So Fast Posted: 10 Oct 2021 05:00 PM PDT Are you struggling with greasy hair, or confused about why your hair has suddenly been getting greasier more quickly than usual? Are you hoping to find out how you can fix your greasy hair in a pinch, or reduce the greasiness in the future? If you're wondering about any of these things, you're in the right place! We've compiled answers to some of the biggest questions you may have—with the help of our tips, you may be able to eliminate your greasy hair in no time! [Edit]Why does my hair get greasy all of a sudden? - Greasy hair is primarily caused by oil buildup. Sebum is an oily substance produced by the body that helps hydrate your scalp and hair, keeping it healthy and strong. However, some people produce more sebum than others, which is why some people's hair gets greasier much faster than others. That's why you may find your hair getting greasy after 1 day or even just a few hours.[1]
- Factors like ethnicity, hormones, and genetics can all affect how much sebum your body produces.
- People who have straight or fine hair might get greasy hair faster because they don't have curls to absorb the oil.[2]
[Edit]How do I keep my hair from getting greasy? - Shampoo your hair for the quickest fix. Shampoos are specifically designed to cleanse your hair and remove oil. Gently massage your scalp while shampooing and leave it on for at least 5 minutes before rinsing—depending on how quickly your hair gets greasy, you may need to shampoo as often as once a day or even more.[3]
- There are also shampoos formulated specifically for oily hair, which use particular detergents that remove more sebum from the scalp and hair shaft. You can try looking for oily hair shampoos that contain detergents such as ammonium or sodium lauryl sulfate.
- Use oil-free hair products. Although products like conditioners, serums, and oils can help hydrate and strengthen your hair, they can also make fine hair look limp and add extra grease to your hair. When choosing products, try to look for ones that are labeled "greaseless" or "oil-free."[4]
- You can also try modifying how you apply these products by keeping them away from your scalp: for instance, apply conditioner to the ends of your hair only.[5]
- Don't brush your hair too often. When you brush your hair, the motion carries oil from your scalp to the ends of your hair, which makes it greasier. You can also try brushing more gently to decrease how much the oil spreads.[6]
- Try brushing your hair no more than twice a day.
- For the same reason, try to avoid touching your hair! If you find yourself constantly touching or playing with your hair, you may be spreading the oil around your hair even more.
[Edit]How do I fix my greasy hair without washing it? - Use a dry shampoo. If you don't have time to wash your hair or don't want to, use a dry shampoo, which is usually made with a starch component that can help absorb sebum just like a regular shampoo. Dry shampoos are a good option to use between washes if your hair gets greasy fast, and can also add volume and body to your hair.[7]
- Make sure you're using your dry shampoo correctly! To get the best effects, shake the bottle before using and don't spray too close to your scalp—this may make your hair look chalky. Also, start with smaller amounts and only add more as you need it to prevent using too much.
- You can also make DIY dry shampoo with ingredients such as baking soda and cornstarch. For instance, try combining 1 tablespoon of baking soda with 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder. Then, sprinkle the mixture onto your roots, massage it in, and blow dry if needed to blend it in fully.[8]
- Use paper towels to blot your hair. If you don't have dry shampoo, blotting the sebum away with a paper towel can help decrease the greasy look. You can also use specialized blotting sheets if the paper towels aren't picking up enough oil.
[Edit]What is greasy hair a symptom of? - It could be a symptom of a stressful lifestyle. Being stressed causes your body to produce more stress hormone, which is called cortisol. Increased cortisol, in turn, can cause an increase in oil production—leading to greasy hair.[9]If you've been going through a stressful period lately, try taking care of yourself with stress management techniques, like getting enough sleep, exercising regularly, taking breaks, and reaching out to friends.[10]
- Birth control pills, which also affect hormone levels, may also be contributing to greasier hair.[11]
- Greasy hair might indicate an unbalanced diet. According to dietitians, your diet plays a major role in determining the condition of your hair, so you may want to improve your nutrition for healthier hair. Try to eat a balanced diet of vegetables, fruits, grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats so that you get 100 percent daily value of the essential hair vitamins A, E, and D, as well as iron.[12]
- You shouldn't consume too much of one vitamin or take unneeded supplements if your diet is already balanced.
- You can also try decreasing the amount of oily foods you eat.
[Edit]How do I train my hair to not be greasy? - Experiment to find the best routine for yourself. You may have heard that you can train your hair to be less greasy by shampooing less, because shampooing too often strips the natural oils from your hair and causes your glands to react by producing additional sebum. However, this is likely a myth, as oil production is controlled by hormones rather than hair washing.[13]
- Instead, consider factors like the type of hair you have (e.g. curly or straight), lifestyle habits (e.g. diet or frequency of brushing), and the types of products you are using (e.g. special shampoos or conditioners). By exploring different options, you will be more likely to find the best hair care routine for yourself.
- Because greasy hair can have so many different potential causes, you may want to see your doctor or dermatologist if you can't seem to get it under control. They can provide you with recommendations for your diet, lifestyle, and hair care, or even prescribe medication.
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| How to Set a Thermostat Posted: 10 Oct 2021 09:00 AM PDT A thermostat activates your furnace or air conditioner to come on at pre-set times determined by temperature changes in your home or office. Energy experts agree that setting your thermostat to adjust to different temperatures when you're home and away helps to save money on utility bills. By programming your thermostat based on your schedule, you can save money while also helping to conserve energy. [Edit]Setting Your Thermostat Directly - Learn the differences between settings. If your home has central heating and cooling, then you most likely have a central thermostat to control it. Thermostats, whether programmable or not, will have many similar settings, including fan options, heating options, and cooling options.
- Turn on the fan. With fan options, you will most likely have "on" or "auto." By choosing "on," you will engage the fan on your system to circulate air through the home without heating or cooling it. The fan will run for as long as the "on" option is engaged. The "auto" option will only engage the fan when either the heat or air conditioning turns on and needs to be circulated.
- The "on" option for the fan is generally considered an energy waster since it will require a decent amount of energy to move that much air on a constant basis. Due to this most people only ever leave the fan set to "auto."
- Many people use the "on" option simply to flush air out of a house—if something burned while cooking and you want to circulate enough air to clear the smell, for instance.
- Set the air conditioner. Depending on your model of thermostat, you will likely either have a small switch on the thermostat's faceplate or a cycle button to cycle between heating, cooling, and off options. You can prep the system to cool the home by moving the switch or pressing the button until you reach the "cool" setting. You will see a number on the thermostat display. This number is the ambient temperature in your home. Use the up and down arrows on the thermostat to set the temperature you want the home to reach. You will see a different display number come up that corresponds to the temperature you set.
- You will likely hear the system click as it engages and turns on the air conditioning to lower the temperature in the house to what you have set.
- The system will run until the house reaches the chosen temperature, and then it will automatically turn itself off and only reengage when the internal thermometer registers that the home is warmer than the set temperature.
- You can use the same switch or button to cycle the system to "off" at any time.
- Set the heat. Setting the heat for your thermostat is very similar to setting the cooling option. Use the same switch or button to cycle through until you reach "heat." You can then use the same set of arrows you used to set the cooling temperature to set the heating temperature. Again, the system will only run when the internal thermometer registers that the ambient room temperature is colder than the set temperature.
- You may also see an "EM heat" or "emergency heat" setting on your thermostat, especially if you live in an area prone to bitter cold conditions. This setting corresponds to a separate electric heating unit in the home in the event that the larger system breaks or freezes over during winter.[1] While it does not hurt to test the emergency heating option periodically, you should stick to the standard heat setting for day-to-day use.
[Edit]Programming Your Thermostat - Read the manual. While all programmable thermostats have roughly the same functions, they aren't universally operated in the same manner. If you have the manual for your thermostat, keep it handy in case it has a unique set of operations.
- Determine your schedule. Track when you leave the house (or workplace) and are away regularly for at least 4 hours. Make notes about your schedule for 7 days, including all 24 hours each day.
- Program time and date information. The current time and date must be entered into your programmable thermostat for it to function properly. Nearly all thermostats have a button that reads "set" or possibly even "day/time"[2] Press this button and a clock will appear on the display for you to set the time and the date. Use the up and down arrows to set the items and press the same "set" or "day/time" button again after each step to proceed to the next.
- Prompts will indicate whether to enter the time as a twelve-hour increment or as a twenty-four-hour figure.
- You may also need to set the day of the week, but it will follow in the same process after the time and date.[3]
- Press the "set" or "program" button. Once you have the date and time programmed, you are ready to program the thermostat's schedule. Some brands will have an actual "program" button, whereas others may require you to scroll past the time and date information by hitting the "set" button several times.[4] You will reach a screen on the display where it prompts you to set a "wake" time for weekday mornings.[5] You may actually want to set the time very slightly before you wake up so that the system is already running.
- Most thermostats will allow you to schedule weekdays and weekends separately, whereas some may allow you to schedule each day separately.
- Again, you can use the up and down arrows to cycle through the time.
- Press "set" or "program" again to set a temperature. With the "wake" time set, you will now have to set the "wake" temperature. Press the respective button for your model thermostat again and the temperature will begin blinking. Use the up and down arrows to find the temperature you want.[6]
- Some models may allow you to set a temperature range so that you don't have to reprogram the thermostat with each season. For example, it may prompt you to set both a wake summer and winter temperature. This will ensure that the system heats when the ambient temperature is below a certain threshold and cools when above another threshold.[7]
- Set the "leave" time and temperature. With the "wake" time and temperature set, the thermostat will prompt you to schedule the time you leave for the day during the week. Most people set these temperatures much higher during the summer or lower during the winter to conserve energy and run the system less while no one is home. Use the same process of hitting the "set" or "program" button and the up and down hours to cycle through and find the settings you want.
- If you don't want the system to run at all while you're away, you can simply set it to turn on at a temperature that you know your home won't reach.
- Set the "return" time and temperature. The next time and temperature setting the thermostat will request is for what time you return home during the week. As with the "wake" setting, you may want to set the time fifteen-to-thirty minutes before you get home if you want to ensure that the home has already reached the temperature when you arrive.
- Set the "sleep" time and temperature. The fourth and final weekday setting the thermostat will request is for the time you go to sleep at night.[8] Since many people might open windows during summer nights or pile on extra blankets during the winter, you can save money and energy by respectively raising or lowering the overnight temperature setting.
- Wherever you set this temperature will hold over until the "wake" time and temperature you have set for the following morning.
- Repeat the process for the weekend. Once you finish setting the weekday schedule, the thermostat will prompt you to set the same four times—wake, leave, return, and sleep—for the weekend. As with the other settings, keep using the "set" or "program" button in order to advance the menu and keep using the arrows to adjust the times and temperatures.
- Press the "run" button to initiate. Depending on your thermostat model, once you hit "set" or "program" on the final weekend "sleep" settings, it may return you to the current day, time, and temperature and begin following the schedule. Other models may have a "run" button that you must press to initiate the schedule.[9]
[Edit]Programming a Smart Thermostat - Learn the settings on your Smart thermostat. Smart thermostats come with 3-4 standard settings. If you're using a Nest thermostat, for example, click the red Mode button on the top-left of the dial. There, you will have the option of Heat, Cool, Heat/Cool, Off, and Eco.[10] You can also run the fan. To do so, return to the home screen on your dial and click the fan image on the top right. This will circulate air throughout your home without cooling or heating it.[11]
- Heat controls the heater.
- Cool controls the air conditioner.
- Heat/Cool allows you to run both at the same time to give your home a more personalized temperature.
- Eco sets the thermostat according to energy-saving temperatures when you're out of the house.
- Schedule your settings. Smart thermostats allow you to set the temperature in your home according to a schedule. If you're using a Nest thermostat, click the calendar image on the bottom right of the dial. Once it takes you to the schedule, twist the dial until you reach the date and time you would like to set a new temperature. Tap the bottom of the dial and click "New."[12]
- Twist your dial to the left or right to pick your preferred time, then twist the dial up or down to select the temperature you would like.
- Connect your Smart thermostat to Wi-Fi to program it remotely. Smart thermostats allow you to program or change your thermostat settings via an app on your phone or your computer. If you have a Nest thermostat, click "Settings" on the thermostat's home screen. Select "Network," click your Wi-Fi network, and enter your password.[13]
- Use the app to program your Smart thermostat. You'll need to be at home to connect your thermostat to the app for the first time. First, download the corresponding app to your Smart thermostat. If you're using a Nest thermostat, download the Nest app and create an account. Go to your thermostat at home and select "Settings." Next, click "Nest App," followed by "Get Entry Key." Use that key to connect the thermostat to the app.
- To enter the entry key, open your app and select "Settings." Click "Add Product," followed by "Continue Without Scanning." The app will prompt you to enter the entry key.[14]
- Once you connect your thermostat to the app, you'll be able to access your thermostat's home screen via the app anytime you're connected to Wi-Fi.[15]
[Edit]Ideal Settings for Each Season - Set your thermostat to in the spring and summer months. Keeping your home in the high 70s allows you to cool off while still saving energy and money. If it's a little too hot, get a few fans going. [16]
- Heat your home to in the fall and winter. A temp in the high 60s helps you stay warm while also saving energy. Staying at this temperature also helps you save money on your electric bill.[17]
- If this feels a little cold at first, wear warmer clothes around the house and bundle up with some extra blankets at night.
- Lower the temperature at night by 1-2 degrees no matter the season. For example, if you set your thermostat to , lower it to . This helps you save on your electric bill, and it can also help you sleep more comfortably.[18]
- Raise the temperature to save money in the summer. Try boosting it to when you're out and about.[19] That way you're not spending money cooling off your home when you're not there.[20]
- Lower the temperature to if you leave town during winter. This temperature helps you cut costs on your electric bill. It also keeps your house warm enough so that you don't have to think about the pipes freezing while you're gone.[21]
- Regulating your temperatures may yield fewer savings in milder climates with less variation in temperature.
- To hold a particular temperature, you can use the up and down arrows to manually override the programmed schedule and then press "hold" to maintain that temperature. When you want the system to run based on your schedule again, you can simply press "run" to initiate it.
- You can temporarily override any programmed setting by manually using the up and down arrows to set a temperature. The temporary setting will hold until the next cycle time—wake, leave, return, or sleep—puts the thermostat in a different mode.
- If you're interested in maximizing savings with your thermostat programming, the U.S. Dept. of Energy recommends only heating your house to during the winter and only cooling to 78°F during the summer while you're home and awake and not running the system at all while you're away.[22]
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