Try to use more of your creativity today. Just let yourself go and try not to work so hard to come up with the expected answers. Express what you feel and communicate in the way that you feel most comfortable. If that means singing a song, then sing! If that means writing a poem, then get to rhyming. Your personality is conveyed whenever you open your mouth, so make sure that you don’t miss the chance to make an unforgettable impression today.

Keep the chitchat to a minimum even if the other party is relentlessly running at the mouth. A few articulate sentiments, well-reasoned ideas, and meaningful looks put you in better stead than going on and on.

Uh-oh: You’re hearing that word again. Yep, it’s time for compromise. However, there’s a way to negotiate this curve so you two end up back on the straight and narrow without feeling cheated. Look beyond the obvious.

Compromise is the oil that greases the wheel of life. If you’ve never realized that, the idea may seem extraordinary, and you’re not quite sure you buy it yet. Do a little experimenting and see how effective a tool it really can be.