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How to Keep Teeth White Naturally

There are many effective methods of teeth whitening available, but some come with heavy price tags. Here are some steps you can take at home to whiten teeth naturally without breaking the bank.

Things You’ll Need:

• Straw
• Toothbrush
• Lemon Juice
• Salt
• Baking soda
• Hydrogen peroxide
• Strawberries

Step 1:
Limit your consumption of drinks that stain tooth enamel. A few of these include coffee, tea and red wine. If you simply can't cut back on these beverages, consider drinking them though a straw to limit the amount of liquid that actually comes in contact with teeth.

Step 2:
Brush your teeth immediately after eating, especially if eating foods that stain easily, such as berries.

Step 3:
Rub raw strawberries on your teeth, preferably pureed. There is an enzyme in strawberries that acts as a whitening agent. You'll want to brush and rinse after applying the strawberries to remove the natural sugars and acids they may leave behind.

Step 4:
Eat crunchy foods that require a lot of chewing such as carrots, celery, broccoli and apples. These foods are abrasive and will remove built up plaque, which dulls the appearance of teeth.

Step 5:
Dip your toothbrush directly into baking soda and brush. The results are worth the lousy taste.

Step 6:
Combine lemon juice and one teaspoon of salt to make a paste-like substance. Brush your teeth and rinse. Again, not so pleasant on the palate, but your teeth will thank you.

Step 7:
Use hydrogen peroxide to brush your teeth. Dip your toothbrush into a small capful of the peroxide and brush as you would with regular toothpaste, being careful not to swallow. Rinse with water.

- Tips -

• Consider using one of the several whitening toothpastes on the market that have all-natural ingredients.
• Brushing after every meal and flossing regularly are the first steps in maintaining a healthy smile

WHETHER U R HOST OR GUEST.......

Whether you are a host or a guest, there are many social situations that will call for interaction, even when you are stumped for some way to get it going. For example, you might want to help a friend’s new “significant other” feel comfortable. Or, you might see a stranger across a crowded room, and realize that this is your only chance to impress Mr. or Ms. Wonderful. Then, you realize that you’re not sure what to say.

·                    Start with a “hello,” and simply tell the new person your name then ask them theirs. Offer your hand to shake, upon his/her responding to you. (If you go to other countries, greet the person in tune with the particular culture). If you already know the person, skip this step and proceed to step.

·                    Look around. See if there is anything worth pointing out. Sure, talking about the weather is a cliche, but if there’s something unusual about it–bam!–you’ve got a great topic of conversation.

·                    Offer a compliment. Don’t lie and say you love someone’s hair when you think it’s revolting, but if you like his or her shoes, or a handbag, say so. A sincere compliment is a wonderful way to get someone to warm up to you. But be careful not to say something so personal that you scare the person off or make him or her feel uncomfortable. It is best not to compliment a person’s looks or body.

·                    Ask questions! Most people love to talk about themselves — get them going. “What classes are you taking this year?” “Have you seen (Insert-Something-Here)? What did you think of it?” Again, keep the questions light and not invasive. Do not ask too many questions if he or she is not responsive to them.

·                    Jump on any conversation-starters he or she might offer; take something he or she has said and run with it. Agree, disagree, ask a question about it, or offer an opinion, just don’t let it go by without notice.

·                    Look your newfound friend in the eye, it engenders trust (but don’t stare). Also, use the person’s name a time or two during the conversation; it will help you remember the name, and will draw the person’s attention to what you are talking about.

·                    Don’t forget to smile and have fun with your conversation!

Tips

·                    Just relax. Chances are that whatever small-talk you’re making isn’t going to stick out in anyone’s mind a few months from now. Just say whatever comes into your head, so long as it’s not offensive or really weird. (Unless, of course, the person you’re attempting to converse with is into weird stuff.)

·                    Remember, if you think of something in your head while you’re talking, it’s probably related.

·                    It will help if you watch some TV, listen to radio shows, and/or read a lot — newspapers, magazines, and/or books. You need to have some idea of what is going on in the world. Also remember and plan to share anything you like, think is funny, or find intriguing. This is building up your own library of things that might be helpful to another person during a conversation someday. It will be amazing how you thread these interesting things when you least expect it, and make conversation an adventure instead of a dreadful task. If you take it to the next step and say things that you want the person to think of as adding value, and keep to yourself things that the person might not, you are actually honing your own personality to be appealing to the other person, and what is a greater act of kindness than that.

·                    If you are shy, it will be helpful to have thought about a topic or two that you could talk about.

·                    Follow the lead that your listener is expressing. If he or she appears interested, then continue. If he or she is looking at a clock or watch, or worse, looking for an escape strategy, then you have been going on for too long.

·                    Interesting and funny quotes or facts can lighten things up, and make way for things to talk about. You could also use a set of conversation starter question cards for inspiration.

·                    If talking over the phone, keep the person involved in the conversation at all costs. If you can’t come up with a good topic, try the “questions” game. Just keep asking them questions; random questions work just fine as long as they are appropriate. This technique can save a phone conversation. The questions should be open ended questions that do not require a yes or no answer. For example “How do you know the hosts?” This way you can ask questions about what they just said or follow up with how you know the hosts (for example) instead of acting as if the conversation is an interrogation.

·                    Half of an effective conversation is the way you non-verbally communicate, and not necessarily what you say. Practice better non-verbal skills that are friendly and confident.

·                    Read newspapers and magazines to increase your knowledge so you can have more interesting things to talk abou

12 WAYS TO BUILT CONFIDENT SPEAKING

1. Expect to be nervous.

Even experienced speakers get nervous. Instead of trying to eliminate your jitters, turn them into energy you can use to boost your delivery. 
2. Prepare.

Knowing what you are going to say and why you want to say it will give you confidence. (If you attempt to give a speech without being prepared, you should be nervous.)

3. Practice. Seek out supportive audiences. Speak in small forums where less is at state — at a staff meeting or a PTA meeting.. Just get up in front of people over and over again. Keep doing it.

4. Breath. In the thirty seconds before you begin speaking, take three slow, deep breaths through your nose, filling your belly. As you breathe out, say to yourself, "Relax."

5. Rehearse. Rehearse your speech three or four times. Stand up as you practice your speech out loud. Walk around as you speak. Practice in front of a full-length mirror. Don't try to memorize your speech or give it word for word. Practice talking it through, point by point. Imagine you're explaining yourself to someone who cares about you.

6. Be positive. Give yourself a pep talk. "I'm just learning how to do this. I have what it takes to learn how to speak well."

7. Focus on your audience. Most stage fright is rooted in self-preoccupation. ("How am I doing?" "Am Imaking any sense?" "Am I making a fool of myself?") Stop focusing on yourself. Focus, instead, on your audience and on how your speech is going to help them. ("How are you doing?" "Do you get this?" "Canyou hear me?")

8. Simplify. Most beginning speakers try to accomplish too much in a single speech. Then they worry about leaving something out or losing their train of thought. Aim, instead, to communicate what your audience can hear and understand in the limited time you have. Keep it short and simple.

9. Visualize success. Practice relaxation techniques in the days before your presentation. Lie down or sit comfortably in a quiet place. Breathe slowly. Close your eyes. Scan your body, consciously relaxing any tense muscles. Imagine your upcoming speaking engagement. Picture yourself speaking with confidence. Make the details as sharp as possible, involving every sense.

10. Connect with your audience. Make the audience your allies. Talk to individuals before your presentation to get to know a few of them. Look them in the eye as you speak to them, one person at a time. If you can get your audience to identify with you, your job as a speaker becomes much easier and you can relax.

11. Act confident. Most people won't see how nervous you are. (They can't tell if your palms are sweating or your knees are knocking or your heart is pounding.) So don't tell them. As they say in Alcoholics Anonymous, "Fake it 'til you make it." Smile. Hold your chin up. Stick your chest out. Look confident, even if you don't feel it. After awhile you'll begin to feel it too.

12. Learn from your mistakes. Accept your mistakes as part of the learning process. (What skill have you ever learned perfectly the first time through?), "Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep."

FRDSHIP ACCORDING TO ME

Friendship Is Like... NOKIA!
Connecting People!

Friendship Is Like... SAMSUNG
Every One Is Invited!

Friendship Is Like... CELL ONE
Changing Life Style!

Friendship Is Like... PHILIPS
Lets Makes Things Better!

Friendship Is Like... TAPAL
Jaisay Chaho Jeoooo!

Friendship Is Like... SPRITE
Sirf Yeh Bhujaye Pyas Baki All Bakwass!

Friendship Is Like... PEPSI
Ask For More!

Friendship Is Like... LG
Digitally Yours!

Friendship Is Like... NIKE
Just Do It!

Friendship Is Like... HABIB
Kyoun Kay Ye Dil Ka Mamla Hai!

Friendship Is Like... WAVES
Naam Hi Kafi Hai!

Friendship Is Like... BUTTER SCOTCH (hmmm)
Chalti Jayee Chalti Jayee Chali Jayeeeee!

Friendship Is Like... COCA COLA
Enjoyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy.