You can unintentionally mislead others by giving signals that you're more serious than you actually are. Everyone knows that you are the type who needs to finish doing your work before you can put your mind to rest and head out to play. But today is different; you are eager to enjoy yourself as long as you have a set schedule and know you can finish your chores later. Make sure you clearly communicate your desire for time off or you might miss an opportunity before it even appears.