Problems with Getch() program execution order

I'm having problems with the getch() function. The following program executes like this:
(type in "napKIN" then <enter>)
(output)napKINHow do I make this appear before the input?

I want it to say the text, then output the input.

Here is my code:

Code:

#include <conio.h>
#include <iostream.h>

char text;

int main()
{
	cout<<"How do I make this appear before the input?";
	while ((text=getch()) != '\r')
		cout<<text;
	cout<<"\n"<<text;
	return 0;
}

Could someone please tell me how to do this, please?

napKIN

Try this:

cout<<"How do I make this appear before the input?" << flush;

In addition, C and C++ i/o streams may not be synchronised, which can lead to some surprises - like getting the same data twice.

Choose an i/o mechanism and stick to it

After your first output statement, send endl to the cout stream as well. That automatically flushes the buffer.

if you are going to be mixing I/O streams be used to problems like that alot...

I suggest just use the IOSTREAM for minor output and input, else make your own I/O stream (thats what i do)