Every word that falls from your lips now will sound like a direct order to a well-organized army — and the effect will be pretty similar, too. It’s not that you’re going to be barking out orders like a drill sergeant — your tactics would never, ever be that crass. One or two well-placed syllables, however, will have the same effect. And if whoever you’re speaking with knows you well, it probably won’t take more than just one glance in the right direction.

You’re turning heads despite the fact that you feel like you’re having a bad hair day. Let it be a reminder to you that you can be your own worst critic. Other people see the beauty in you. Join them!

You’ll need to read between the lines to figure out what your partner wants from you, but it won’t take long once you recognize where they’ve hidden the real message.

You need to know all the facts before you act, either because the situation warrants it or because that’s simply your nature. It’s a good thing, too, because if you just do it, you’ll be throwing good money after bad.