If you’re not sure whether your symptoms are from kidney stones, it’s important to get a medical exam and a proper diagnosis. Your doctor can rule out any other possible conditions or complications that could be causing your symptoms. They can also help you figure out the best course of treatment for your kidney stones.  Common symptoms of kidney stones include pain (in the side, back, abdomen, or groin), painful urination, pink or brown urine, nausea or vomiting, urgent or frequent urination, and fever or chills (if you have a secondary infection). You might feel sudden, constant pain in one side of your back, which is called renal colic. Even if you’ve had kidney stones before, talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. If your doctor suspects kidney stones, they may strain your urine to check for kidney stones or to try to determine their composition. Sometimes, kidney stones can cause additional complications that need medical attention right away (such as blockages or infections). Call emergency services or go to the emergency room if:  Your pain is so bad that you can’t stay still or get comfortable in any position. You have nausea and vomiting along with pain. You have pain with fever and chills. You see blood in your urine or have difficulty passing any urine. If your kidney stones are relatively small, you may be able to manage the pain with over-the-counter pain medication. Common options include ibuprofen (Motrin), acetaminophen (Tylenol), and naproxen (Aleve).  Before taking any of these medications, tell your doctor about any other medications you are currently taking or additional health concerns you may have. Some doctors recommend combining acetaminophen with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen or naproxen for greater pain relief. Ask your doctor if you can safely use these medications together. If your pain is too severe to manage with over-the-counter medications, your doctor may prescribe something stronger. While moving around may be the last thing...

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See your doctor if you’ve never had kidney stone symptoms before. Get emergency medical care if you have severe symptoms. Use pain relievers as recommended by your doctor. Walk around as much as possible. Take a hot bath or shower.


If you’re not used to being friends with someone of the opposite sex, it might take a while for you to get used to it. As your friendship is developing, you can suggest doing things with other people as you grow more comfortable. If you want, you can explain your feelings by saying, “I really prefer to hang out in groups when I’m getting to know new people. Is that cool with you?” You can also do this without drawing attention to your feelings. Whenever you invite your new friend to do something, just make sure that other people will be there, too. Even if you’ve made your intentions clear, it might seem like you’re sending mixed signals if you use a lot of physical touches. Avoid holding hands or lingering when you give hugs. It’s definitely okay for there to be some physical contact. It’s appropriate to offer someone a hug if you are congratulating them or consoling them, for example. It’s possible that if you spend too much time talking about romance, the other person might misinterpret your motives. Other times, they might feel like you are overstepping your bounds by giving unwanted advice. While the friendship is developing, it’s best to just steer clear of discussing romantic relationships. Once you have a more established friendship, you can both decide if this is a boundary that can change. Your friendship can grow and develop in any way that works for both of you. Sometimes your partner (or your friend’s partner) might be hesitant about your platonic friendship. If they ask you and your friend to put some boundaries in place, try to be accepting of that if they're reasonable. For example, if they ask that you 2 don’t go on weekend trips alone together, that is an understandable boundary.  If your partner (or your friend’s partner) makes seemingly unreasonable demands, you can object. For example, if they try to stipulate that you can’t hang out anymore, try to find a compromise that makes everyone happy. Take some time to do a little self-reflection. Ask yourself if there is any legitimate reason...

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Hang out in groups if that feels more comfortable. Keep physical affection to a minimum to avoid blurring lines. Stay away from giving relationship advice. Respect each other’s romantic relationships. Check-in about the friendship every several months.


If you’re on a mobile device, it’s the blue icon with a white “F” on the home screen (iPhone or iPad) or in the app drawer (Android). On a computer, visit https://www.facebook.com and sign in with your username and password. If you’re posting on someone else’s page, click or tap Write something to (your friend’s name) near the top of the page. It’s just beneath the text box. On a smartphone or tablet: Tap the photo you want to add, then tap Done at the top right corner of the screen. To select more than one photo, tap as many photos as you’d like. On a computer: Click the photo you want to add, then click Open at the bottom right corner of the window. To select more than one photo, press Ctrl (Windows) or ⌘ Command (Mac) as you click. Your post and photo(s) will now appear.

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Open Facebook. Tap or click What’s on your mind?. Click or tap Photo/Video. Select a photo. Tap or click Post.


If you’re on a mobile device, it’s the blue icon with a white “F” on the home screen (iPhone or iPad) or in the app drawer (Android). On a computer, visit https://www.facebook.com and sign in with your username and password. Use this method to respond to another person’s Facebook post with your own photo comment. This could be on your own timeline, or any post that appears in your news feed. If you’re having trouble locating the post in your feed, type your friend’s name into the search box at the top of the screen to locate their profile. It should be easier to find there. This is the space at the bottom of the post’s current comments where you’d normally type your own response. If you don’t want to leave any text along with your photo, you can skip this step. It’s the icon that looks like a camera in the text box. On a smartphone or tablet: Tap the photo you want to upload, then tap Done at the top right corner of the screen. On a computer: click the photo you want to add, then click Open at the bottom right corner of the window. On a computer, press ⏎ Return on a Mac, or ↵ Enter on Windows. On a mobile device, tap the Send icon at the bottom right corner of the screen (it looks like a paper airplane). Your photo will then appear in the comments.

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Open Facebook. Go to the post on which you’d like to add a photo. Tap or click Write a comment…. Type your comment. Tap or click the Photo icon. Select a photo. Post your photo comment.


If you’re passionate about making nutritious food options available to yourself and your classmates, getting involved in a SLAC is a great option. Talk to your teachers or the school administration about whether your school has a SLAC and, if so, ask them how you can join. Even if your school doesn’t have a council dedicated to nutrition, you may be able to get involved by joining a more general student advisory group or a school nutrition club. Talk to your school’s administration about setting up a meeting with the cafeteria manager or other members of the nutrition staff. During the meeting, you can ask questions or bring up any concerns you have about the school menu. You can also ask them about ways you can get involved in promoting better nutrition at school. Your cafeteria manager can also help connect you with the nutrition director who is responsible for menu planning for your entire school district. While lunches and snacks offered in school cafeterias and vending machines are carefully regulated in many areas, food options for school events and fundraisers are not always subject to the same rules. Ask your principal about setting rules about what kinds of foods and snacks are allowed at after-school events, classroom parties, and fundraisers. For example, you might work together to establish a rule that soda cannot be served at school events. As a student, you can use the power of peer pressure for good! Set a good example for your friends and classmates by choosing good lunch and snack options and encouraging them to do the same. Don’t tease or put down your friends for choosing less healthy options. Instead, focus on the positive. For example, you might say, “Hey, have you tried the salad bar? It’s actually really good!”

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Find out if your school has a School Lunch Advisory Council. Get to know your school’s nutrition staff. Talk to your principal about nutritional guidelines for school events. Encourage your friends to make healthy choices.


If you’re planning on changing into a new outfit after your swim, pack a dress or shorts and a shirt to change into. Don’t forget any necessary undergarments, like a bra, underwear, or socks. Pack your change of clothes in a separate plastic bag that you place inside your large bag to be sure they don’t get wet or dirty. If the place where you're swimming has a shower, it’s a good idea to rinse the chlorine or salt water off of you. Pack body wash, shampoo, and conditioner in your bag so you can rinse off easily. Use small travel size bottles of shampoo and soap to make carrying them easier. It’s likely that your hair will be a bit tangled after you swim. Bring a comb to brush out the tangles after you’ve showered or just dried off, keeping your hair nice and shiny. A comb works best on wet hair, though a regular brush will work too. This could be a special waterproof bag or just a plastic bag that zips. You can put your wet bathing suit in the bag, as well as your towel and any other things that are damp. Close the bag containing any wet things so that it doesn’t get the rest of your belongings wet. Use this towel after you take a shower, or just as an extra towel in case your other one gets too wet to use. Choose a compact, thin towel so that it fits in your bag nicely. If you don’t want to use a full-size towel, consider just bringing a smaller towel for your hair. This includes things like lotion, deodorant, and lip balm. Bring tampons or pads to take care of any feminine hygiene needs while you're away from home. You can put these items in their own small bag, or just throw them in your larger swimming bag so that everything’s together.  Bring a small bottle of lotion to put on your legs or arms if they’re feeling dried out. Lip balm is useful if your lips are feeling chapped from the sun. Pack makeup or makeup wipes to use before or after swimming if desired.

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Pick out a change of clothes. Bring shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and a washcloth if you plan on showering. Pack a brush or comb to detangle your hair. Carry a waterproof bag with you for your wet things. Add an extra towel to your bag to help you dry off. Include any necessary toiletries in your bag.


If you’re planting Sarracenia or Venus flytraps outdoors, you can germinate the seeds in a pot outside. Choose a spot that gets full sun exposure and sprinkle the seeds over a 1:1 mixture of coarse sand and peat in a pot that’s 6 inches (15 cm) deep. Mist the soil with distilled water until it’s fully damp.  Plant before the first frost occurs in your area, but after the weather has turned chilly. Use a tarp to keep heavy rain off your seeds. Remove the cover when the sun’s out. Choose a plastic or ceramic pot. You’ll also need a small tray to keep under the pot. Block off the draining holes at the bottom of the pot with small squares of polypropylene weed block cloth. This will keep the damp soil from draining into the water tray.  You can buy weed block cloth at your local nursery or online. The fabric will probably come in pretty large swaths, so use a utility knife to cut a square that fits inside your small pot. Set aside the leftover in your garage. You’ll only need one pot for all the seeds. To stick with the plant’s normal growth cycle, start germinating in either late fall or early spring. If you’re germinating seeds that you plan to transplant outdoors once they’ve matured a bit, it’s better to begin in early spring. Indoor plants are a little more flexible. You can actually start the germination process for these plants at any time during the year. Use silica sand number 12, which is a coarse sand meant for planting. In a small bucket, mix it with peat moss to make an equal-parts potting soil. Dampen the sand and peat to make mixing easier. Both of these materials will be available online.  Do not use beach or building sand. Local nurseries and retailers may not carry these potting materials, since they’re specialty items. For Mexican Pinguicula butterwort, use a mixture of equal parts peat, coarse sand, and perlite. You can then add about a tablespoon (14.18 g) of dolomite lime per cup of soil (about 225 g). These materials will also be available online.  For marsh pitcher plants (or Heliamphora),...

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Germinate outdoor plants outside in the fall. Pick up a 3x3 inch (8x8 cm) pot for indoor germination. Start germinating in early spring or late fall. Make a 1:1 mixture of sand and peat for the soil. Fill your pot with the soil and pack it lightly. Sprinkle the seeds over the soil and mist the pot. Check the soil dampness and re-mist if necessary. Keep the seeds under fluorescent lights for 4+ weeks.


If you’re playing with the pet cockatiel or petting its head or body, the cockatiel may bite you to indicate that it’s tired of that attention. This does not mean that your cockatiel is angry with you, or that it will not want your attention again in the future. It may simply want you to stop touching it.  Pet birds have few other means of communicating with their human owners, and so biting serves as a default communication signal. Watch for signs that the bird is about to bite you. The bird will look at what it is about to bite, open its mouth, spread its legs apart or grip its perch, or even charge at you. Cockatiels and other types of parrot need plenty of sleep, and may become grumpy if they don’t get enough rest. If your bird has been awake for hours and begins biting, put it back in its cage. Leave the room, and allow the cockatiel to rest or sleep if it wants to. Do not reach into your cockatiel’s cage and wake it when it’s sleeping. All pet birds should be left alone while they are resting, and a rudely awakened bird may be angry and bite. If you pet your cockatiel and give it attention every time it bites you, the bird will soon learn that biting will lead to positive attention. Instead of rewarding the bird, try ignoring its bad behavior. Put the bird back in its cage and leave the room when it bites. The bird will soon learn that its biting will not result in positive attention.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Leave the bird alone when it’s biting you. Let your cockatiel rest if it starts biting you. Do not reward the cockatiel for biting.


If you’re playing with younger children, you may need to give them hints or add additional labels to your map so they know which direction to head in. For example, you could tell them that the parrot along the dotted line on the map indicates they should look in the room where there is a painting of birds. The goal is to have fun, so don’t make the treasure hunt so hard that it becomes frustrating for anyone! Give hints, travel along, and you could even dress up and talk like a pirate!

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Help the kids on their hunt if they are young.


If you’re positive that you have a living, breathing player on your hands, then the first thing you need to do is to decide if you really want to engage. If you’re sensitive, looking for true love, and want a man you can spend a lot of your time with, then you should not engage. However, if you’re okay with being with a guy who sees other people, and with seeing other people yourself, then you can go for it, but you should know what to expect before you start the relationship. Of course, before you decide if you want to play, you have to make sure you’re dealing with a player first. Don’t use reputation alone to make your decision, and see for yourself. Check to see if the guy really does see multiple girls at once or if he’s just a flirt; there’s a big difference. One way to keep yourself from getting hurt is to not expect the world from the player. He can take you out to dinner, he can kiss you passionately in the moonlight later, and he can whisper sweet nothings in your ear all night long, but he won’t be there to pick up soup for you when you’re feeling sick or to meet your mother. As long as you know what the player is good and isn’t good for, you’ll be able to deal with him without a problem. If you’re looking to find Mr. Right, then he may not be it. Though some players do change and settle down, this is not the norm. If you’re the jealous type, then there’s no sense in trying to get anything going with a player. If you find yourself getting jealous when you’re dating completely monogamous, totally committed guys, then dating a player is out of the question for you. However, if you’re okay with more casual flings and don’t care who else is texting your man — and don’t care if he knows who else is texting you — then you’ll be able to deal with the player much more easily. If you express jealousy, then the player is likely to back off, since he won’t have the patience to deal with it. As soon as you start getting suspicious or antsy, he’ll begin to suspect this isn’t the right thing for him. Then again,...

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Decide if you want to play. Don’t expect too much from him. Don’t be jealous. Don’t put pressure on him. Don’t take him too seriously. Don’t get too attached. Set the tone early.


If you’re reading a story, pretend you are the protagonist.  Change it up and pretend you’re the antagonist.  You can even pretend you’re a minor (or made-up) character observing the scenario from within the story. Relate to what is happening to the characters, however you are able to do so. If you’re reading more technical material, pause when you’re not understanding something.  Re-read a paragraph you didn’t fully understand.  Comprehending more the second time will re-invigorate both your enjoyment of the text and your motivation to continue reading.  Look up words and concepts you don’t recognize. New tendrils of thought and knowledge will increase your attachment to the text you’re reading. Appreciate that you’re learning from the book, and take pride in doing so. Ask friends if they have read the book. If they have, ask them about the book, the story, the plot, the concepts considered, etc.  Knowing that someone else has read or is reading the same book makes the act of reading feel more communal, and this can motivate you to continue reading. Read a different account of the same issue, a different perspective, or a different story set in the same time period or context.  Comparing and contrasting what these other texts say with what you’ve already read can renew your interest in the book you want to get through.  Don’t read too much of another book, only enough to add to your understanding or interest in the book you want to get through. If you’ve commit to reading a book, don’t let what might just be a boring patch throw you off course.  Remind yourself that a less interesting part may be setting the tone for something important or interesting later on.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Choose your own adventure. Recognize the value of the book’s content. Make it social. Read a comparable or contradictory account. Grind through the rough spots.


If you’re ready to throw out your mascara for good, you may want to invest in an eyelash growth serum. These products do just what their name suggests: make your lashes grow longer, with the help of peptides and other ingredients. However, prescription treatments are typically the only ones that work. Over-the-counter formulas usually just contain conditioning ingredients that may not necessarily help with growth. See a dermatologist to talk about your options.  In order to see results, you must apply the serum nightly. It’s also important to apply the serum right at the lashline. The hairs that make up the lashes are already dead, so applying it to them won’t make any difference. Good things take time, and this holds true for lash growth serum. It may take 2 to 6 months to see any results, so hang in there. Be aware that there are possible side effects associated with prescription lash growth serum. It has been known to discolor both the lid and iris of the eye. Lashes may break and fall off if they’re not properly moisturized and conditioned, which spells disaster for your longer-lash mission. Natural oils, such as olive, coconut, castor, and jojoba, are believed to help moisturize and strengthen your lashes so they can grow longer. Apply some to your lashes every night as part of your skin care routine.  Be patient and consistent with this process. You won’t see results overnight, so don't give up hope too soon! Give your lashes at least 2 to 3 months to respond. To apply the oil to your lashes, you can dab a small amount on your fingertips and run them over your lashes. However, for a more thorough coating, it’s better to dip a clean spoolie into the oil and then run it through your lashes like you would a mascara, minus the annoying clumping and smearing. Petroleum jelly can also work well as a lash conditioner to help your lashes grow longer. You can apply it to your lashes in the same way that you would an oil. Biotin is a vitamin that is thought to help strengthen weak, brittle hair, but it could give...

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Use a lash growth serum. Condition your lashes with oil. Take biotin supplements.


If you’re really feeling overwhelmed and feeling like there just aren’t enough hours in a day for you to get everything done, then consider getting a job where you can work from home or have more flexible hours. Though you will have to work just as hard at home, you will have the luxury of avoiding a long commute and you may be able to find more flexible hours that fit your schedule.  Working from home isn’t for everybody. You have to be hardworking and self-motivated to be able to take the work seriously. Maybe working a 70-hour-a-week job just isn’t the thing you want. Maybe you want to switch career paths all together. Maybe your relationship isn’t bringing you satisfaction anymore but it’s sucking up all of your time. Maybe you love your job, but the 2-hour commute a day is killing you and you may need to move. Take a look at the big picture and see if there are any major changes you can make that can help you feel in control. That’s right. Stop doing things because your mother/best friend/co-worker/neighbor really need you to do them. Do them because it’s what you want to do to make your life feel meaningful and manageable. Commit to yourself before you commit to anyone else and make sure you don’t overbook yourself just to fit someone else’s needs. It’s important to learn to say no to people and to stop feeling guilty about it. If you say yes to everyone else, you’ll always be saying no to yourself. Do you really love photography, writing, interior decorating, or cooking? It’s a pretty radical step, but see if you can actually make money doing it, if not making a full living out of it. It may seem like a stretch, but if you have the talent and are willing to put in more time to pursue your dreams, then imagine how rewarded you’ll feel when you get to spend more time doing what you love and to make money from doing it. You may be feeling overwhelmed because you’re trying to make time to succeed in a career you don’t really care about as well as make time for pursuing your passion. This is a great way to...

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Consider getting a work-from-home job. Consider a radical change. Be more selfish. Try to monetize your passion. Do a “time audit” on your life. Ask yourself, “What is the most important thing I can be doing right now?


If you’re really good at a subject in school, or at playing an instrument like guitar or piano, you can offer to tutor your friends or neighbors down the street for some extra cash. Know, though, that your friends may also not have a lot of extra money, so be generous and don’t overcharge your buddies.  If you are in the same class as your friend and you are better at that subject, you can offer to tutor your friend and help with the homework and studying for tests. If you have a younger sibling, you can also offer to tutor your sibling so your parents don’t have to always be checking up on grades and homework. One of the most profitable ways to make money easily for kids is to babysit. Start by offering to babysit your own sibling, and once you’ve got some experience, reach out to the neighborhood.  Take a babysitting course. Red Cross offers a certified course that trains you gives you skills from handling children to teaching you what to do if there’s a medical issue. Being certified will help you get jobs and may even let you charge more. Get referrals. Ask your parents to reach out to friends who might need a babysitter, and post signs up around your neighborhood. Treat babysitting like it’s your own business. Come up with a name, and choose a rate to charge. Consider joining and online babysitting network like Sittercity. During the summer months, when you don’t have school, but your parents still need to go to work, holding a daycare service in the neighborhood can be another great way to make some extra money. This works best if you have some friends helping you out too.  Not all parents will want to leave their kids with you all day, but if you have established yourself as a reliable babysitter, you may have some luck.  This method works best if you are a little bit older and have some other friends helping you out. Advertise your daycare around the neighborhood and feature fun activities for the kids to do. Maybe you organise a park day where you play games like kickball. Or you hold an arts and...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Tutor your friends and neighbors. Babysit for your neighbors and your parents’ friends. Hold a daycare. Pet sit, or dog walk for your neighbors.


If you’re really worried about deer getting into plants you’ve spent many long weeks cultivating, consider fencing the plot in with fishing line or plastic wire. Stick 3-4 posts in the ground around the crop and wrap the wire around the outside of the posts from top to bottom, leaving only a couple inches between each strand. It isn’t very attractive, but it will do what it’s supposed to do and is inexpensive. The idea is similar to keeping single plants off-limits with tomato cages, but will allow you to close off a larger area.  Fishing line is thin enough not to be an eyesore or block your plants from view, but will be enough to dissuade deer from trying to push their way through.  Despite being talented at runners and jumpers, deer are not very good at getting themselves in and out of tight spaces. Deer are constantly wary of predators, and while the average house canine isn’t likely to make a meal of a passing doe, the sight and sound of one may be enough to keep troublesome deer at bay. Dog urine also doubles as a natural repellent, as deer can distinguish its odor from that of other harmless herbivores, and it signals that competition or predators may be nearby. Take your dog out to do its business in the general vicinity of your garden and let it run around, and watch incidents of mysterious vegetation disappearances decrease. Walk your dog around the perimeter of your yard or garden to mark the area with its scent. Put up a scarecrow, statue or other large form as a new fixture in your garden. They may not move or make any noise, but the fear of the unknown will keep deer from making a move. The more lifelike the statue looks, the better chance it has of being convincing. Position the statue on the outer edge of your property to discourage deer from pushing in any further.  Draping the statue in old clothes that billow in the breeze can mimic movement. While deer are not especially clever, they learn from observing behavior. There’s no guarantee that a motionless garden fixture will frighten deer off...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Line your plants and crops with wire. Get a dog. Put up a statue as a scare tactic. Spend time in your garden.


If you’re repotting your plant into a new pot, choose a pot that is 1 to 2 inches larger in diameter and 1 to 2 inches deeper than the plant’s current pot. If you choose a pot that has dimensions larger than this, the roots will need to grow into the pot before the plant itself can begin to grow. In other words, the plant has to grow all the way down before it can grow upward. When you’re selecting a new pot, make sure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to drain. Even if you select a pot that is the correct size, you still don’t want water sitting in the bottom of it and causing root rot. It’s important to disinfect old pots before reusing them, as they can accumulate minerals or other debris that are detrimental to plant growth. Mineral salts, for example, can dehydrate your plant and keep it from flourishing. Other debris can harbor disease-causing organisms.  To disinfect your pot, soak it in a solution containing one part bleach and nine parts water for at least ten minutes. Place it in a solution of water and dish detergent and then rinse. To clean mineral deposits and debris from a steel pot, use steel wool or a wire-bristle brush to scrub them away. Plastic pots only need a scrubbing pad. You can scrape off any remaining deposits with a knife. Once you’ve cleaned the pot, rinse it with water and then soak it until ready for use. If you decide to use a terra cotta pot for repotting, make sure you soak the pot in water for a few hours before you begin the repotting process. Terra cotta is pretty porous, which means it soaks up water easily. You don’t want your pot stealing your plant’s water. It’s important to have a pot with drainage holes, but you also want to make sure soil can’t escape through them. Cover the drainage holes with something that will allow water to pass through, like paper towel or a coffee filter. Using a porous material like paper towel or a coffee filter over the drainage holes will allow water to pass through so your plant doesn't drown, but it slows down the process so...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Choose a slightly larger pot. Choose a pot with drainage holes. Clean and disinfect the pot. Soak the new pot. Cover the drainage holes. Put a few inches of soil in the new pot.


If you’re required to wear a uniform, you can’t do much to change that, but you can enhance your standard-issue look in a number of ways by learning to make strategic choices.  Wear colored tank or camisole underneath your uniform shirt. Particularly if your uniform involves neutral colors, you can choose an accent color that will really pop. Cuff the sleeves of your coat, sweater, or cardigan to add a small but noticeable twist. For a little more variety, tuck your shirt in if you usually wear it out, or wear it out if you usually tuck it in. Even if you have to take them off in class, scarves, hats, and gloves are perfect for adding color and personality to your look between classes. Scarves are a truly versatile clothing option. You can learn to tie them in almost limitless different ways, and you can choose from an entire spectrum—from light summer scarves to cozy, bulky cowls. Start here for a guide to choosing and tying scarves to suit your style. Coats are statement pieces—choose the right one and you’ll set your entire look apart. Look for different styles—knee length, pea coat, trench, puffer—in bright colors and patterns. If you’re allowed to choose a skirt or shorts as part of your uniform, you have a great opportunity to make your outfit eye-catching by adding socks and/or tights in bright patterns or colors. Most schools have at least some leeway in your footwear options, and you should take full advantage. Unique and stylish footwear can make an entire outfit stand out. Yes, you all have to wear the same clothes, but those clothes aren’t necessarily going to work on everyone’s different body type.  Tailoring your clothes is the simplest but perhaps the most significant step you can take to make your look stand out. Clothes that fit well and look good on you will ultimately be more flattering than any colorful tank or stylish scarf.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Get creative with your clothes and your style. Wear colorful or striking scarves, hats, or gloves. Choose a stylish coat. Wear colorful or patterned tights or socks. Wear unique shoes and/or colored laces. Have your clothes tailored.


If you’re seeing their updates, you won’t be able to stop thinking about them. Similarly, you don’t want them contacting you, which will trigger your memories. Make sure you delete all of your digital links to them so you won’t be tempted. If the person you want to forget has died, you may not want to unfollow them completely. In this case, try taking a break from social media. Seeing gifts, mementos, and photos can keep you locked in a cycle of thinking about them. To avoid this, go through the things you own and pull out anything that reminds you of them. Then, donate items that are in good condition and throw out things no one can use. You might have an item that reminds you of them even though they didn’t give it to you. For instance, you might have used an old blanket for picnics with your ex. If the item triggers you, consider getting rid of it. Don’t feel like you need to purge every reminder of them if that’s not what you want. For instance, they might be in photos from special events, or you might want to remember a lost loved one after your pain lessens. If this is the case, put the items in a box that you can save for later. Then, put the box in a safe place. It’s okay if you decide to get rid of the box later. Do what feels right to you. At first, it may be hard for you to go to places they frequent without thinking of them. This is especially true if they might be there! Do your best to stay away from these places until you feel comfortable going there. For example, stay away from their workplace if possible. Additionally, avoid their favorite coffee shop and lunch spot. You likely made a lot of memories with this person, and it may be hard to stop thinking about them. Replacing unwanted memories is a great way to help yourself forget them. There are 2 ways to do this:  Ask your friends to recreate situations with you, like dinner at a certain restaurant, playing a board game at a coffee shop, or walking on the beach. Then, turn your thoughts to this new memory anytime the old memory surfaces....

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Unfollow them on social media and block their phone number. Donate or throw out items that trigger your memories. Place items you want to keep in a box for safekeeping. Stay away from places they frequent while the pain is fresh. Replace your memories of the person you’re forgetting with new ones.


If you’re signed into YouTube, you’ll see your profile or channel photo (if you have one) in a circle near the top-right corner of the page. It’s at the top-right corner of the page. A menu will expand. It’s near the middle of the menu. This signs you out of your YouTube account.

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Go to https://www.youtube.com in a web browser. Click your profile or channel photo. Click Sign out.


If you’re sitting in class or work all day, you may be fine with your everyday primer. However, if you’re headed to a packed party or to an outdoor lunch, your makeup may slide off your face by the end! Use a sweat-resistant primer to make sure it stays put. These primers are meant to resist water and sweat, and will help your makeup stay in place despite the conditions. If you don’t wear much or any eyeshadow, you are absolutely fine applying your normal makeup primer to your entire face. However, if you spend a good deal of time on an elaborate smoky eye, you may want to invest in an eye-specific primer. These will prevent your eyeshadows from creasing or fading, helping your eyelid artwork last all day and night. If you want your skin to look beautiful, you need to protect it from the sun. A makeup primer with SPF is great year-round, but especially during the summer months. The higher the SPF the better! For added protection on really sunny days, skip the primer and use sunscreen underneath your makeup.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Buy a sweat-resistant primer if you’re active. Get an eyelid primer to hold eyeshadow in place. Use a primer with SPF in the summer.


If you’re standing up, try sitting down to dispel your anger. Sitting, lying down, or otherwise attempting to make yourself comfortable can help trigger your brain to help you relax. Your body associates relaxed postures with being relaxed.  If you are standing during a confrontation with another person, you could say, “Let’s sit down and try to work this out.” If you can’t sit down, try not to pace or tense your body. Soften your stance as much as possible. You can also try visualizing yourself relaxing on your bed or sitting in your favorite comfortable chair. Stretching can help relax your muscles and release tension. Even just a minute or two of gentle stretching could help you relax and re-center yourself. Focus on the areas where you normally hold tension, such as in your neck, jaw, or shoulders, and work on loosening up the muscles in these areas. You could also try yoga to relax. If you are familiar with some poses, take a minute to do one that you find relaxing and centering. If you are unfamiliar with yoga, try taking a class to learn some great stretches! Spend a few minutes walking to calm down. Getting outside is ideal, but if you can’t, walk around your office, home, or school. Aerobic activity can help lower your stress levels in just a few minutes.  Exercising daily can help your stress levels stay lower all day, even before you get angry. You could get into the habit of taking a walk every morning or evening. If walking isn’t your favorite activity, you could try some other aerobic exercise to receive the same stress-reduction benefits, such as biking, running, or swimming. If you find yourself unable to remain calm in the situation, excuse yourself from the person or environment before you lose your temper. Figure out where you could go for a few minutes to collect yourself, or schedule another time to deal with the situation if possible. Just make sure to come back to the discussion. Don’t use the break as an excuse to abandon the conversation altogether.   You could say, “I need to excuse...

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Sit down. Try some gentle stretching. Go for a walk. Take a timeout. Go outside. Tense and relax your muscles.


If you’re still unsure as to whether or not your dog really enjoys your affectionate overtures, ask a friend or family member to take a snapshot while you’re mid-embrace.  You’ll be able to assess the expression on your dog’s face in a way that you can’t when you’ve got your arms wrapped around it. Some experts also recommend watching your dog get hugs from another close family member or friend.  As they lean into a hug and lean back out again several times, you’ll see if your dog displays any anxious behaviors in consistent and explicit connection with hugs.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Have someone photograph you while hugging your dog.


If you’re struggling to identify your passion, you may want to consider what you enjoyed doing as a child. Make a list of the activities you lived for as a kid, from playing with legos to dressing up dolls. Consider if you would enjoy doing that activity now, but in a different context. If you were really into building with legos, for example, this could indicate your passions might lie in architecture or construction. If you enjoyed dressing up your dolls, this could indicate your passions might be geared more toward fashion or styling. Taking a childhood passion and translating it into a viable job or field of study could lead to a more fulfilling career and a more full life. Your personal values are your core principle beliefs or the ideas that are the most important to you. Determining your personal values can help you determine if you are passionate about your job, your field of study, or even your relationships. You can ask yourself some guiding questions to help identify your personal values:  Consider two individuals you respect or admire. Why do you admire them? What characteristics do they embody that you admire or appreciate? If you could change or shift one thing in your community, what would you change and why? What world issue would you change if you could? What issues or problem get you the most charged in conversation with others? Consider a moment that was satisfying to you or made you feel good. Identify that moment and consider why you felt so satisfied in that moment. Look over your answers to these questions and try to identify any themes or common ideas. These principles, beliefs, and ideas are likely some of your personal values. You can then use your personal values to help you determine your priorities in life and how these priorities can shape your passions in your career, your schooling, and your relationships. Your “best possible future self” is a personalized representation of your goals and the future you envision for yourself. Doing a best possible self exercise can help you...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Think about your childhood hopes and dreams. Identify your personal values. Do a best possible self exercise. Set personal goals Lean on mentors or leaders in your life.


If you’re struggling with exactly how to say ‘thank you’ to someone, or what to say in a ‘thank you’ card, try using the who, what and when template. Start the ‘thank you’ process by making a list of everyone you need to send a ‘thank you’ card to.  For example, if it was your birthday and you received several gifts, write a list of everyone you received a gift from (and what they gave you).  This list should also include the names of anyone who helped you plan an event (e.g. birthday party). There are six basic parts to any personal ‘thank you’ note — the greeting, the expression of thanks, the details, the next time, the restatement, and the regards.   The Greeting is simple.  Start the ‘thank you’ note with the names of the people you are thanking.  If it’s a formal ‘thank you’ note, greet them formally (e.g. Dear Mr. Smith), if it’s family or a close friend, greet them informally (e.g. Hey Mom).  The Expression of Thanks is where you thank whomever for whatever they did.  The easiest thing to do is start this part with the words ‘thank you.’  But you can be more creative if you wish (e.g. It made my day when I opened my birthday gift from you).  The Details is where you get specific.  Adding specific details about why you’re thanking the person makes the note much more sincere and personal.  You might want to mention the specific gift you received, or what you spent gift money on, etc.  The Next Time is where you mention something about the next time you’ll see or speak to this person.  For example, if you’re sending a ‘thank you’ note to your grandparents and you’re going to see them shortly at Christmas, mention that.  The Restatement is where you wrap up your ‘thank you’ note with another message of thanks.  You can write another sentence (e.g. Thank you again for your generosity, I’m so very much looking forward to college and this money is going to help significantly) or you can simply say ‘thank you’ one more time.  The Regards is similar to the greeting except this time you’re signing your name. ...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Use a ‘thank you’ template. Make a list of who you need to thank. Write out what you’re thankful for. Plan when you send your thanks.


If you’re suspicious or just want to be proactive, search through rarely lit, less trafficked areas of your home for fecal matter and most importantly, molted larvae skins. Larvae are commonly the ones who cause the most damage, and molted skins, identifiable by their translucent golden color and bug-like shape, are a strong sign that they’re present. If you can part ways with the items that were just infested, it’s probably best to do so. With keeping an item that was previously highly infested, you run the risk of reintroducing any remaining carpet beetles to your carpet and clothes. There are many different types of carpet treatment products that you can buy. Make sure that whatever spray or dust you’re applying is for killing carpet beetles specifically, and check the label of chemical insecticides to make sure that the product contains chlorpyrifos, bendiocarb, and allethrin in order to ensure eradication success.  Chemical insecticides may be harmful to other animals, so if you have any pets make sure to secure them in a location away from where the insecticide is sprayed or dusted. Spread boric acid all over your carpet and upholstered furniture, and make sure to vacuum it up within two hours of laying it down. While it is lethal for beetles, boric acid isn’t powerful enough to harm humans.  Dehydrate carpet beetles with diatomaceous earth. Sprinkle diatomaceous earth on pet beds and in the back of cabinets and closets. It’s safe for pets and humans, but you’ll need to wear a respirator or mask while applying to keep yourself from inhaling the particles.  Many common household pesticides that kill ants and roaches will also kill carpet beetles, or simply limit their food supply. Spray the product in corners of closets, on window ledges, and in any crevices that could potentially house carpet beetles. Because resin strips contain an active ingredient called dichlorvos, they are effective in protecting your fabrics for an extended period of time. Vapors of moth repellent are lethal for fabric pests if...

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Inspect dark, secluded areas of your home for molted skins. Dispose of heavily infested items. Spray or dust your carpet and furniture with an insecticide. Store clothes and fabrics with resin strips or moth repellent.


If you’re talking to other people, this means you are also listening to what they have to say. Boring people don’t listen, but instead only wait for the other person to stop talking so they can start; instead, always listen to others so you can have a two-way conversation with them.  Pay attention to the other person’s body language. If they are slouched, have their arms crossed, or seem disengaged, they may be bored by your conversation. Ask plenty of questions about the other person. Try to avoid standard conversation starters like “What do you do for a living?” but instead ask fun questions like “What’s the best part of your week?” or “What makes you feel passionate?” Boring people often have no opinions or are afraid to share their opinions. Sharing your opinions shows that are paying attention and have something to contribute.  If you disagree with someone, be considerate of their opinion. Don’t attack them, but show that you are listening and engaging with them. When you do share your opinion, make sure to know both sides of the conversation. Otherwise, you may come across as uninformed. Look for opportunities to have a good time. Boring people are often inhibited or afraid to do something that seems crazy; instead, try to always look for a way to have fun with others.  If you have any skills or talents, show them off. Don't make yourself the center of attention, but find ways to show that you know how to do things. Try not to worry too much what others think. If you're feeling and acting natural, that will make you a less boring person. Boring people often moan about their life and work, whereas less boring people see life more positively. Talk about the things you care about, not the things that bother you. If you are talking to people about what you are excited about in life, you are more interesting and engaging to others. Being passionate really shows through in your nonverbal body language. Focus on the talents and skills of other people as well. When you're talking to them, ask them about things...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Listen to others when they're talking. Share your opinions. Have fun when you're talking to others. Be positive about your life. Let other people shine. Smile


If you’re too direct about your intentions, your target will be turned off faster than you can say, “You’re so hot.” Though subtle compliments are key, you should avoid being too aggressive, making overly sexual comments, or just generally laying it on too thick. This will make you cross over from “flirting with her” to “hitting on her.”  Don't be too aggressive. If you say, "Hey, want to make out?" she'll walk away. Instead, say, "I like your lip gloss." Don't make overly sexual comments. Don't say, "You have a great rack," or she'll spill her drink in your face. Instead, tell her she looks great in her outfit. Don't give the girl all of your attention. You shouldn't spend all night talking to the girl and ignoring everyone else or it may get too intense. Though subtlety is key, you don’t want to be so subtle that the girl has no idea that you’re interested. To keep up your flirting, you have to find ways to let the girl know you care, whether big or small. If you try too hard to be subtle, then you’ll look aloof and the girl may not think you’re worth it.  Drop at least a few hints that you're interested. If you give the girl nothing to work with, she won't think you like her. Make it clear that she's not in the Friend Zone. Compliment her looks, let her know she's special, or just generally treat your conversation like the preamble to a date. If you don't let her know she's special, she'll think you just like her as a friend. Flirting is a key element of talking to a new girl you like, but you shouldn’t flirt 100% of the time or you won’t be able to get closer to the girl. Remember to stop and ask the girl some questions about herself and to get into a variety of topics. If your entire conversation is nothing but flirty banter, you won’t be able to move forward.  You can flirt and move a conversation forward. You can still be playful and fun while asking the girl some genuine questions. Make sure to let her know at least a bit about yourself by the end of the conversation. She should walk away knowing at...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Don’t be too direct. Don’t be too subtle. Don’t forget to connect.


If you’re traveling by car, you should plan to stop at least once every two hours.  This will give your aging parents time to stretch, use the bathroom, eat, and get something to drink as needed.  Getting out of the car also helps prevent deep-vein thrombosis (blood clots that can cause swelling) in the legs. This is also a problem on planes.  You may want to encourage your parent to get up and stand or walk around a bit while on the bus or plane. If you’re traveling by bus, you’ll have no control over how often you stop, but most buses stop every two hours or so.  Encourage your aging parents to get off the bus and stretch when the bus stops. Ensure the tank is full and the headlights, tail lights, and signal lights are operational.  Test the brakes, heat, and air conditioning.  Take the car to a mechanic for a tune-up, and explain to him or her that you’re going on a trip and want the vehicle in shipshape.  Nothing will make the trip more unpleasant -- or, depending on the weather, dangerous -- than a car that breaks down. Even if you get a tune-up and everything looks fine, there’s always the chance that you car breaks down.  Pack jumper cables, a tire iron, and a spare tire in case the worst happens. Other things that might come in handy include a GPS, an ice scraper, a quart of two of motor oil, and a spare gallon of gasoline. Most aging parents tend to wake up early and go to bed early.  Therefore, try to plan your trip in such a way that accommodates their natural rhythms.  Book passage on a bus or train that leaves early, or plan on getting in the car early in the morning.  This will give you time to unpack, eat, and relax at the end of the day. A long road trip can be made more enjoyable if you and your parents are comfortable.  Bring pillows and blankets, especially if traveling during cold months.  Bring a portable DVD player or tablet to watch movies.  Books are also a good way to pass the time on a long trip. Most tour agencies are catered to travelers with limited time who want to see everything...

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Plan on stopping frequently. Check the condition of your car before you hit the road. Pack emergency supplies. Get to your destination early. Bring creature comforts. Schedule slow-moving tours. Book your hotels carefully. Be careful of steps.


If you’re traveling to California from another state, a cheap flight is probably your best option. Check online services like SkyScanner or TripAdvisor to compare flight prices and find the cheapest dates to fly in. Typically, the cheapest times to travel are months in spring and fall, such as October, early December, and the whole month of January. Using public transit cuts down on gas money as well as parking fees, which can add up quickly in metro areas. Luckily, almost all major cities and large towns in California have reliable public transportation systems, and rides usually only cost around $1-3.  If you’re in San Francisco, you can even take a ride on a historic streetcar or an iconic cable car! Popular public transport companies include Los Angeles’ LA Metro, as well as San Francisco’s BART and SamTrans. Remember that if you’re staying outside of the metro area, public transit may be limited to evening or weekend services only. You’ll have to pay for gas, but in most cases, this is much cheaper than a plane ticket. Driving through the state also offers much more flexibility, since you have the opportunity to stop whenever you want. Take the scenic route and drive down the Pacific Coast Highway, which features cliff-side ocean views. Go the full 656 miles from Leggett to Dana Point, or try a short 4-5 hour stretch, such as the popular section between Monterey and Morro Bay. You probably wouldn’t use this option for traveling long distances, but these apps are the perfect way to get a short ride in the city. Download either Uber or Lyft onto your smartphone, then arrange a ride with a driver. They’ll drive their personal vehicle to your location and take you to your chosen destination.  Fares and times differ depending on traffic conditions, but for areas like San Francisco, a ride from the city to the outlying suburbs generally last 30 minutes and costs around $30-40. For cheaper fares, use a budget-friendly carpooling service like Lyft Line and Uber Pool. Trains like the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner let...

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Use online flight trackers to find cheap plane tickets. Rely on inexpensive public transit when you visit a city. Take your car or rent a vehicle for a picturesque road trip. Use ride-sharing apps like Uber or Lyft for quick, easy rides. Take a train ride through Southern California to visit several major cities.


If you’re trying to create a certain feeling with your song or write about a certain topic, listen to songs that you like that discuss the feeling or topic. Pay attention to the structure of the song and the way they organized the lyrics. Think about what instruments they used and the way the music went with the feeling that the lyrics created.  Use music to help you feel motivated to write songs of your own. Try listening to music that you don’t normally enjoy. If you love jazz or indie music, try listening to some heavy metal to see if you discover something interesting. Poetry conveys imagery and has a certain aesthetic sound that you can use to inspire your own songwriting. Read different types of poetry and keep an eye out for striking imagery. Pay attention to the musicality of the text. Find a line that moves you and use that feeling to motivate your songwriting.  Look at classical poetry like Shakespeare and Lord Byron as well as modern slam and experimental poetry for inspiration. Use anthologies that are focused on a subject or theme. For example, if you want to write a song about love, look at anthologies of famous love poems. Search online for poetry related to the theme that you want for your songwriting. Collaborating with a musician friend or a songwriter that you admire can help you come up with ideas and feel inspired to write a song. Another person will bring their own unique perspective and style and the challenge of collaborating with someone else can produce great quality music.  Ask a fellow musician friend or reach out to a musician that you’ve never worked with before to see if they’re interested in collaborating with you on a song. Use another person’s perspective in the song. For example, if you’re writing a song about a relationship, consider collaborating with someone who could voice the opinion of the other person in the relationship. Sometimes it can help to bounce ideas off of people who understand what you’re going through. If you’re having trouble getting ideas for a song, try...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Listen to songs that you like to get ideas. Read poetry to find inspiration. Collaborate with another musician on a song. Reach out to another musician if you’re struggling.


If you’re trying to keep a straight face while you’re talking to someone, invest yourself more in the conversation. One way to do this is to ask the person questions. It’s also a good way to steer the conversation away from something you find funny.  For example, if the person you're speaking to has been telling you about their job, but then they veer off into a topic you find funny, try to ask them questions that get them back onto talk about their job. You can say things like "Tell me more about what sort of schooling you needed for your job," or "How did you get started in that field." If you have a hard time keeping a straight face when you're telling a joke or playing a game, practice ahead of time. Practice the joke over and over so you can keep your face straight when you tell it. You can also practice things to talk about during a game to distract yourself and keep a good poker face.  If you're trying to distract yourself during a game, talk about something completely unrelated to it. For example, if you're playing poker, don't talk about other poker games you've played. Instead, you can talk about what's going on at work or something that happened while you were at the store. People you speak to will feel validated if you can back up what they’re saying with your own experiences. Thinking about your own past gets your mind off the present and helps you control your face. For example, if someone is telling you an embarrassing story that you can tell hurts them a bit, share your own embarrassing story. It not only stops you from laughing, it can help the other person feel better about their own experience.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Ask questions. Practice what you'll say. Think of similar situations you’ve been in.


If you’re trying to make it as neat as possible, use a ruler to sketch the line. Make it at the bottom of the page so you have plenty of room above it for the castle. This line will be the base you use for the rest of the outline. Another option is to draw a curved line for a hill or a cliff. You could draw a castle on top of a cliff with a long, winding path leading to it, for instance. The keep is the small, center part of the castle where the front door will be. Find the center point in the ground line and measure out from it. Draw vertical lines to mark the sides of the keep, then connect them with a horizontal line, forming the top of the keep.  Make the keep taller than it is wide. The castle may look a little squashed if the towers are much taller than the keep. Keep in mind that, if you draw a castle seen from the side, some parts of the keep may not be visible. A simple way to create towers is to make these rectangles about the same height as the keep. Then, extend them a little more so they rise above the keep. They are there to protect the castle, so they should be tall enough for the castle guards to look out over the walls. Another option is to make keeps with a curved base and slightly slanted sides. This will make them stand out even more when you add tops to them.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Draw a straight, horizontal line for the ground. Make a 5 in (13 cm)-wide rectangle in the center for the castle keep. Add towers by making rectangles 1⁄4 in (0.64 cm) taller than the keep.


If you’re trying to make the most of Christmas Eve, you should definitely decorate your tree. You can use Christmas ornaments, string lights, strands of popcorn, tinsel, and anything else that looks festive. However you choose to  decorate your house for Christmas, save some decorating for Christmas Eve so that you have something to do. Making Christmas cookies is a classic Christmas tradition. You can eat them yourself or leave them out for Santa when he visits your house to bring presents. You can make sugar cookies or gingerbread cookies with Christmas cookie cutters and decorate them to be festive for Christmas. Try making  these Christmas tree shaped cookies! You could even make gingerbread houses, if you have lots of icing and candy for decorations. There are lots of Christmas books and movies that you could spend your time enjoying on Christmas Eve. From “The Night Before Christmas” to the movie “Elf,” you should be able to find something on TV or at your house that is focused on Christmas. Find a Christmas CD around your house. You can also turn on the radio, which will have lots of Christmas music on Christmas Eve. If it’s easier, you could go online to a website such as Spotify or Pandora and listen to a playlist full of Christmas music there. Listening to Christmas music and relaxing will help you get in the spirit of Christmas but also pass time. You could also go Christmas caroling with your family! Find a group to carol with through your school, neighborhood, church, friends, or community center, and enjoy a night of serenading your neighbors. Help your family get ready to celebrate the holiday. You might be able to help with early cooking for Christmas dinner, or you might be in charge of putting Christmas cards in envelopes. You could also wrap any presents that you got for your family and put them under the tree. Hang up your stockings somewhere in your house, and, in the morning, they will be filled with small gifts! The traditional place to hang up your stocking is above your fireplace, but...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Decorate your Christmas tree. Make Christmas cookies. Read a book or watch a movie about Christmas. Listen to Christmas music. Help out with Christmas preparations. Hang up stockings.


If you’re unable to get rid of your pimples no matter what you try, you may need prescription medication to treat the underlying issues causing your acne. Ask your doctor if prescription medication is right for you. Some prescription acne medication can have serious side effects such as depression and thoughts of suicide. Talk to your doctor about what medication is right for you. They may prescribe a medicated topical cream or a stronger medication that you ingest orally to treat your acne.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Ask your doctor about acne medication if the problem persists.


If you’re underweight, gaining weight will add to your body mass and might plump up your cheeks. Keep a food journal to help you keep track of what you’re consuming. Eat about 200 more calories than you’d typically need, to start with, to kickstart your weight gain. Focus on eating nutrient-rich, calorie-dense meals and snacks throughout the day, and try drinking healthy smoothies to get more calories.  Focus on strength training rather than cardio training while you attempt to gain weight. Consider working with a nutritionist during this process, and be sure to talk to your doctor before making lifestyle changes. Keep in mind that the fat may not appear immediately around your face. Depending on your body type, you may notice weight gain in other parts of your body first. Schedule a consultation appointment with a cosmetic surgeon to discuss whether either of these procedures would be right for you. Depending on your facial structure and how much fat you have elsewhere in your body, a cosmetic surgeon may be able to move fatty tissue to your cheeks. Or you can ask them about inserting implants to give you chubbier cheeks.  Communicate your specific ideas about your desired cheek contours to the surgeon with reference images so you can discuss all of your options in detail. Keep in mind that the average cost of facial implants is around $3,000 US. If you want to add the volume back to your face to counteract signs of aging, speak with a cosmetic surgeon about dermal injections or fillers. Small quantities of real or synthetic fat can be gradually injected into your cheeks using a fine needle. Prepare to go back for several procedures in the beginning and over the years if you want to keep your cheeks round and plump. Dermal injections can last from 6 months to a few years.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Gain weight safely to achieve a chubbier appearance. Consider fat transfer surgery or facial implants for a surgical change. Get dermal injections to plump up your cheeks in a less-invasive way.


If you’re unhappy with the template layout provided by Word, you can modify the style and formatting of your document in order to create new formatting patterns.  These patterns could be used again if you save them, or you can create a new template based on a document which uses these style and formatting rules.  You could think of formatting as creating your own template. The text might be a character name, a piece of dialogue, or some stage directions.  Select the line of text by clicking the left button on your mouse with your cursor at the left edge of the line of text.  Alternately, you could highlight the text by clicking the left button of your mouse to the right or left of the line of text you want to adjust. Finally, you could highlight text by bringing up a blinking cursor within the text you’ve written and holding down the shift key and an arrow key to highlight the text you want to format.  To highlight text to the left of the place your cursor is, hold the shift key and the left directional button.  To highlight text to the right of the place your cursor is, hold the shift key and the right directional arrow. If you have multiple lines of text, you can select them at one time and apply the formatting changes you desire to all highlighted lines. With your text highlighted, click on the word “Format” on the menu bar.  The drop down menu will display several options.  Click on the words “Styles and Formatting.”  This will open the Styles and Formatting pane. Alternately, you can open the Styles and Formatting pane by clicking the Styles and Formatting button on the toolbar.  Just click the Styles and Formatting button located next to the script character drop-down menu to open the pane.  The button is found at the far left edge of the toolbar.  It contains two letter “A”s, each of a different color, with one positioned above and to the left of the other. Right click on the still-highlighted text you selected initially.  A drop-down menu will open with a number of options.  The bottom-most option...

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Consider using style and formatting patterns to format a screenplay. Select a line of text. Open the Styles and Formatting pane. Select text with similar formatting. Select the format you want. Create a new style.


If you’re using Windows, it’ll be in the Microsoft Office folder under All Apps in the Start menu. If you have a Mac, it’ll be in the Applications folder. It’s the two overlapping people icon near the bottom-left corner of Outlook. A list of your contacts will appear. It’s the white sheet of paper icon in the toolbar at the top of Outlook. This displays a list of contact lists. The contacts on this list will appear in a pop-up window. It’s in the icon bar at the top of the new window (in the ″Members″ section). A menu will expand. You can add contacts From Address Book, From Outlook Contacts, or From New Email. Selected addresses will appear at the bottom of the window next to ″Members.″ If you’re adding people by email address, type their addresses into that field as well. It’s at the bottom-right corner of the window. This returns you to the list.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Open Outlook on your computer. Click the Contacts icon. Click List. Click the list you want to edit. Click Add Members. Select the location that contains the members you want to add. Double-click the people you want to add to the list. Click OK.


If you’re using a bar of soap, the soap is the only thing you’ll need. An ordinary bar of soap, when pressed into the claw, will form a plug that covers the quick, like putting a cork in a bottle. This plug generally dislodges itself several hours later and needs no further attention. Ideally you’ve prepared yourself for this situation and can calmly use the materials you have ready at hand to stop the bleeding.  A healthy dog won’t be at risk from blood loss from a bleeding quick, but the blood can be somewhat alarming, particularly if your dog seems distressed. Know that the dog is in no danger, but act quickly to minimize its discomfort. Remaining calm is important to both you and your dog. If you cut the dog’s quick, the dog will likely be distressed and will look to you for cues on how to react. If you show alarm or become frantic, your dog likely will, too. Gently restrain your dog to keep it still as you do this. Push firmly so that the nail is embedded into the soap to a depth of approximately 3 - 4 millimeters. This places gentle pressure on the blood vessels and stops them from bleeding.  Remove the toe from the soap after 3 - 4 minutes with a gentle twisting action. If your dog won’t hold still, push the claw firmly into the soap and then remove the soap with a slight twist of the wrist. If a plug doesn’t form, repeat the above process again, pressing the claw into the soap until you’re successful.  You’ll know a plug has successfully been formed when the soap is blocking the tip of the nail and no more blood is seeping through. If the bleeding won’t stop, contact your vet.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Collect your supplies. Maintain your calm. Hold the bleeding nail at 90 degrees to the dry soap. Hold the foot still in this position for 3 - 4 minutes. Repeat.


If you’re using a cap, brush your hair first and then put it on. Take a look at where the holes are; this is where your highlights will go. Use the hook that came with your kit to pull small sections of hair through the holes in the cap. You don't have to use every hole provided; just pull through as much hair as you want. If you’re not using a cap, first style your hair how you normally wear it. Determine which sections of hair you want to highlight; most people choose to highlight areas in the front and strands on the top layer of their hair since that is where sunlight would naturally lighten hair the most. Separate these sections using the end of a rat-tail comb and use small clips to section off these strands.  Make sure that you don't use tools or clips that are made of metal, as the metal could react with the bleach. If you want your highlights to appear in a ponytail, consider doing some underneath strands in addition to the top layer strands that you do. Use your applicator brush to apply bleach to the strands you have either pulled through the cap holes or clipped aside. Apply it from the middle of your strands to the ends first, since the ends of hair would naturally be lighter than the tops.  Use your regular dye painting brush for thicker highlights. To create thinner highlights, use your small spool brush only. Alternatively, you can get thinner highlights by dividing your hair into smaller sections, which would allow you to still use your regular dye brush. Make sure each strand gets an even coating of bleach for the best results. For long hair, place a strip of foil under the part of your hair you are highlighting while you paint bleach onto the strand of hair. Fold up the aluminum foil to keep that strand separate from your non-highlighted hair while the bleach works on your hair. Place the aluminum foil around each section of hair with highlighter on it as you go. Most kits will call for 20 minutes as the maximum time to leave the bleach on your hair. You can check your hair every 5 minutes...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Pull strands of hair through the holes of your cap if you’re using one. Use the long end of a comb to separate sections of longer hair. Brush bleach onto your designated sections. Use strips of aluminum foil to keep longer strands of hair separate. Check your color every 5 minutes, leaving it in for 20 minutes at most. Rinse your hair with cool water. Apply colored dye over the dry highlighted strands, if desired.


If you’re using a manual crossbow, place your foot into the stirrup located at the front of the bow, then pull the string toward the back of the device until it cocks. Make sure to keep the string as even as possible. For crank crossbows, attach your crank to the device if necessary, then simply turn the crank until the bow cocks. After cocking the bow, place a crossbow bolt or arrow into the barrel of the device and line the cock vane up with the barrel channel. For safety, load the arrow from the top of the device, keeping your hand away from the main chamber and the front of the bow at all times. Similar to a rifle, bring the crossbow up to your dominant shoulder and either push it into the pocket of your shoulder or let it sit on top of your shoulder. Then, place your non-dominant hand below the crossbow to steady it, making sure to keep your fingers away from the main chamber. Do not freehand your crossbow as it can lead to inaccurate and dangerous shots. Freehanding is when someone holds their crossbow in 1 hand and attempts to shoot it. If your crossbow has a scope, peer through it and line the aiming reticles up with your target. Make sure to check your scope’s user manual so you know what each reticle means. If your device does not have a specialty scope, line up your shot using the crossbow’s peep sight or other alignment device. When you’re ready to shoot, hold your crossbow steady and double check your scope or sight. Then, pull the trigger like you would on a gun. When the arrow releases, you’ll hear a slight pop from the trigger.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Pull or crank the string to cock the bow. Load the crossbow with an arrow. Bring the bow to your shoulder. Aim your shot using the bow’s sight pin or scope. Fire your crossbow.


If you’re using your air unit on a daily basis -- running your air conditioner in the summer, for instance -- you should check the unit’s filter once a month. This way you will be able to see if the filter is dirty and needs changing. If you don’t use your air unit frequently, you may still want to check your filter once a month if your household includes pets, smokers, or a large amount of people. If your unit’s filter is non-pleated (has a smooth surface instead of a ridged one), it has less surface area to filter out particles and will become dirty and ineffective sooner. You may prefer non-pleated filters as they often have lower energy costs, but be prepared to change them more often. Even if your filter doesn’t look particularly dirty, it should be changed at least every 3 months when it’s being used regularly. Air conditioners should have new filters every 3 months in the summer, and the same goes for furnace filters in the winter. No matter when you changed it last, you should always get a new filter if your current one appears dirty or damp, or if it seems to be growing mold. If you hold your air filter up to a light, you should be able to see through it easily. If not, it should be changed immediately.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Check your unit’s filter every month when it’s in frequent use. Change your filter once a month if it is not pleated. Install a new filter at least every 3 months when it’s in frequent use. Change your filter anytime it looks dirty, damp or moldy.


If you’re wearing casual pants – light jeans or cargo pants – a wide belt is best. If you’re wearing dressier pants – dress pants, chinos, or dark denim – you should choose a narrower belt.  Wide here means around 1.5 in (3.8 cm). Narrow is around 1.25 in (3.2 cm). If you’re wearing black shoes, you should choose a black belt, regardless of width. The same goes for brown shoes – wear a brown belt.  If you can only afford 1 belt right now, pick a black one. Black will blend in with your pants and you can therefore wear it with pretty much anything. You can also get reversible belts, with 1 black side and 1 brown side, for more variety. Your pants should be in the same color family as your shoes. So black or dark blue pants with black shoes, and khakis or lighter gray pants with brown shoes. Width and color are the most important things to consider when matching your belt and your outfit. But matching the material of your belt and shoes will make you look even more put together! Wear a leather belt if you’re wearing leather shoes, a canvas belt if you’re wearing canvas shoes, and a suede belt if you’re wearing suede shoes.  If you’re dressed up, leather or suede shoes and belts are bets. If you’re going for a more casual look, a canvas belt with canvas shoes is fine.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Choose your belt’s width by the formality of your pants. Match your belt and shoe color. Match your belt and shoe material.


If you’re wishy-washy or don’t make a clear case for why you don’t feel well, your teacher, the nurse, or a school administrator might not believe you.  Particularly if you’re faking sick, the key is to tell them exactly what you need -- to go home as soon as possible.   Don’t confuse assertiveness with aggression. Be clear about what you need, but don’t be hostile or angry. When talking to your teacher, you might want to say something like, “I’m feeling really bad and think I may need to leave. Can I please go to the nurse to talk to her about that?” When you see the nurse, remember to make your case with specific symptoms. For example, “I’m feeling nauseous and have vomited once already. I’ve also had a headache and chills all day. Could I please go home?” If there’s an obvious reason why you might want to skip school that day, and your teacher, the nurse, or an administrator knows that, you’ll want to get ahead of the game by mentioning that yourself.   If you’re talking to your teacher, try saying something like, “I feel awful about missing my group presentation this afternoon. As soon as I’m feeling better and back in school, could we please talk about the best way to make that up?” If you’re trying to convince the nurse to let you go home, try saying, “I know what my teacher’s make up test policy is, so I’m planning to come in and take it during study hall on Friday, assuming I’m feeling better by then.” Particularly if you’ve turned in a fake note, there’s a chance that an administrator will want to call home to verify that you really do need to leave early. If your parent or guardian really did write the note, just be sure they’re prepared to keep the lie going for you when they answer the phone.  If you faked the note yourself, some possible solutions include  Give a number you know no one will answer. If your parents are at work, you could give them your home number. Be prepared to delete the message before they can hear it. Have an accomplice ready to answer the phone at whatever number you give...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

State your case assertively. Stop them in their tracks. Be prepared to expand the lie. Accept the consequences gracefully.


If you’re wondering how many bras to purchase, three is ideal. This will allow you to have one bra to wear, one to have, and one to wash. This number, however, may be too many if you expect to purchase multiple bras in different sizes throughout your pregnancy. It is also good to choose bras in multiple colors to wear with different outfits. Underwire bras are mostly safe, but they can be a problem during pregnancy. If you’re planning on breast feeding, underwire bras can push into the breast tissue, which clogs the milk ducts. This can inhibit nursing and cause breast infections. Instead, look for look for bras that have contoured cups that conform to your breasts. An example of a contour bra would be Warner’s Women’s Cloud 9 Wire-Free Contour Bra. There are several things you need to check when trying bras on. First, the straps should fit comfortably on the shoulders. They should not dig in or be too loose. Your breasts shouldn’t have too little or too much room in the cups. The band should sit straight around your ribs. The center front of the bra should sit flat on the chest. If your straps don’t feel comfortable at first, you can probably adjust them until you find the right fit. Caring for your bra properly extends the life and elasticity of the bra. The best way to wash your bra is in the sink with cold water and a mild detergent. If you use the washer, use cold water on a gentle setting. Hang to dry. Do not use a dryer. Some women clean their bra while wearing it in the shower.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Purchase three bras. Avoid underwire bras. Make sure the bra fits comfortably. Take proper care of the bra.


If you’re working on a school project, this will mean reading the necessary articles and books. If you’re working on a personal problem, this might just mean asking yourself or others for their viewpoints. In any case, make sure you’re relying on credible sources (friends can be a credible source for a personal problem), and not relying too heavily on anyone source. Free writing can be an extremely useful tool for discovering what you think or where you stand on an issue. Free writing simply means getting your thoughts down on paper without concerning yourself with grammar, structure, or even sense. Often it’s best to keep writing for a set amount of time (5-10 minutes should be sufficient). This is really important for structuring your ideas. Categories can be any type, including sub-points and evidence for an academic paper or main events of a novel. If you are outlining a plan of action or a process, these will the steps. As you write out possible steps, it is not immediately necessary to organize them, as you will want to generate all the ideas first, if possible. (If not, it is fine to add ideas later). This will help you get a sense of the overall structure of your ideas. There is no right way to organize your ideas, as long as the sequence is logical or at least useful for you. For most outlines, it is best to limit the number of main categories to three or four, especially for a shorter or less involved task. The following ways to organize are often useful for a variety of tasks, but especially for writing tasks:  Organizing by importance will help you make an argument or categorize tasks for work. It helps you (and your reader, if applicable) see what’s important about the outline by placing most important items first. Organizing by chronology will help you get a sense of the timeline of events, thoughts, etc. For household tasks, this can be arbitrary, or based on when it is best to complete a certain item. Organizing by process is where you write out the steps of a process. The process can be...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Do your research. Free-write. Delineate categories and subcategories. Choose a way to organize your categories. Write down main point at the top of the paper. Finish writing your outline.


If you’re working on uncovering a large area of land, you will likely require the help of 2-3 people in the process. You each will need pruning shears or a hacksaw to cut through the largest vines and roots. Ivy grows outwards and can quickly spread to cover a large portion of the ground, easily growing over other plants and objects. A large area completely covered in ivy, typically in a shaded section of land, is called an ivy desert. The first step is to find the edges of this area, and making note of any large plants the ivy covers in the interior of the section. Use a pair of pruning shears and work your way around the ivy desert, cutting through the thickest branches and roots. If the area you are working with is quite large, cut through it in smaller sections so that you don’t have to work with so much space at once. Stand shoulder-to-shoulder next to your volunteer helpers, and begin to roll the ivy as if it were a giant mat into a log shape. Continue rolling until the entire area of ground has been exposed, and all the ivy is contained within the roll. Depending on the size of the land you’re working on, you may have to create several logs of ivy to carry out. Ivy can still re-root itself in the ground even when it has been cut off, so remove the ivy logs you’ve just rolled from the premises. You can dispose of these in a safe place later, after you’ve made sure the ground is ivy-free. As aforementioned, it doesn’t take much ivy to start another huge patch. Before heading off in confidence with your ivy logs, be sure to take a few minutes to review the weeded area. Pick up any remaining ivy, and cut/pull out the roots if they are visible. A layer of mulch will discourage new ivy from taking hold. To make the vine's comeback even less likely, plant less invasive shade-loving plants such as hostas.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Prepare yourself for the job. Locate the edges of the ground-cover. Cut the root systems at the edges. Roll up the ivy into ‘logs’. Carry out the ivy. Double-check the area for remaining ivy. Cover the ground.


If you’re working on untying a tight knot in a rope, cord, or other fiber-based material, soaking it in water can help the process along.  Just fill your sink or a small pot with water and let the knot sit in it for 10 minutes or so.  After the time has elapsed, try to untie it.  If it remains tight, place it back in the water for another 10 minutes, then check again. For knots in a medium-gauge cord or rope, bite the knot between your teeth.  Work your jaw from side to side a bit.  The pressure from your clenched teeth should loosen the knot enough that you can untie it with ease.  You might even be able to feel it expanding between your teeth. If the tight knot you’re interested in untying is in your shoelaces, go for a walk or run.  The combination of forward motion and stomping on the ground will naturally loosen the shoelace knot over time.  The amount of time you will need to spend walking or running before your tight knot is loosened sufficiently varies depending on the severity of the knot.  Very tight knots will take longer to loosen than knots that are merely tight. Start by walking about for 10 minutes or so, then testing the knot in your shoelace.  If it is still tight, walk a bit more.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Soak the knot. Bite the knot. Walk around a bit.


If you’re zoning out and not paying attention in class, it’s going to be much harder to keep up. Any time your teacher is going over problems or explaining a concept, follow along carefully. Make notes and practice doing the work. Make sure to ask your teacher if you have any questions or need more explanation. Math, like many subjects, is cumulative, which means everything you learned before matters for what you learn next. All the skills you learn build on each other, so it’s important to keep practicing. Try to work in a couple drills for things you’ve learned before every time you study. Think of these as warm-up exercises for the new techniques you will try. If there’s something you don’t understand or a math concept you’re struggling with, reach out to your teacher. If there are tutoring programs at your school, local library, or somewhere else, take advantage of those, too. Don’t be embarrassed to ask for help. Math can be difficult, and there’s a lot of information to keep up with. The most important thing is to make sure you understand how to do the work, and anything that helps you do that is a good thing. Convince yourself something like: "I can become better at math, learn to like it, and I can see the point of math. I need it for technology, science, and preparing for more advanced math. I can use data and formulas in real world applications. I can do it all by trying my best, and I will continue to learn and improve my understandings." We all communicate with symbols. Words are symbols. So, whatever you can write, read, hear and speak can be clear and meaningful in math. Love your math-sense. Math empowers you to quantify, measure, count, use data, calculate, name and describe objects, places and may use pictorial diagrams, maps, or depict info as graphs and charts involving numbers, of course. Make a conscious effort to hear and verbalize math. Math symbols should not be treated as inactive marks just "staring at you" -- or you staring at them. Pronounce math symbols as words.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Participate in class. Keep practicing old skills while you learn new ones. Ask for help if you need it. Be positive and cheer yourself on to success. Study math as you study a language.


If you’ve been assigned a particular project, or if you’ve called a meeting in order to pitch an idea or request funding, you should make sure that you “do your homework” before entering the meeting.  For example, if you’re pitching a product idea or marketing strategy, you should research and compile data on audience demographics, current and projected spending patterns, and focus groups or surveys which speak to the demand or relevancy of your product or idea.  If you’ve been assigned a task from a higher-up at your company and you’re unsure what is expected, check with other, senior employees to find out what information you should have and how you should present it. It can help to imagine you’re in the shoes of someone listening to your pitch.  Ask yourself, if someone was asking you for money or for the approval of a particular strategy, what kind of information would you want to hear?  In other words, what kind of data would help persuade you of the cogency of the idea or demand of the product in front of you? While you should be able to talk through any of the data you’re presenting and using as evidence of your argument, you should also provide visual representations—for example, pie graphs, bar charts, or decision trees—of the most important figures.  Not only do such visual representations convey complex information in a tight, efficient manner, but they also tend to be remembered more clearly than data communicated verbally.  There are many software programs designed to assist you in business presentations, so check out options like PowerPoint and SlideDog when putting together your presentation. Be sure to use large—24 point at the minimum—font on your slides and posters, as well as clear, streamlined graphics which don’t clutter the page.  The last thing you want is for your audience to be unclear or confused about the information you’re presenting and how it’s relevant. When planning your presentation, you should always keep in mind what kind of people will be attending the meeting and listening...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Research your position. Create simple, visually interesting slides or materials. Consider your audience. Write a loose script for your presentation. Rehearse your presentation. Select a simple and sophisticated outfit from your wardrobe. Wake up early. Eat a protein-rich breakfast. Get in a positive frame of mind.


If you’ve been friends for a long time, it might be hard to see that the egomaniac isn’t really an exciting, larger than life personality. (S)he is just obsessed with themself. Egomaniacs can often be the life of the party, so many people are, at least initially, drawn to them. If your friend isn’t interested in you, or never gives you a chance to talk, it might be time for a change. Let the know that their behavior is hurting you and that you’d like to make some space in the relationship for your needs and feelings. You might say, “I care about you and our friendship, but I feel like we spend a lot of time talking about your feelings. I would like to share some of my experiences with you, but I’ll need you to listen.” There is a range of egotistical personalities, some more fixable than others, so pointing out a friend’s bad behavior might fix the problem. You are not required to maintain friendships that are detrimental to your happiness and well being. If the relationship seems truly toxic, cut ties and try not to feel guilty. Narcissism in intimate relationships can be especially difficult. Egomaniacs lack empathy, so a romantic partner can feel unloved and lonely.  Think about what needs you are fulfilling by partnering with an egoist. Often, it is a lack of self-worth or co-dependency.  Review your own childhood. A narcissistic parent might have trained you to deny your own needs in favor of someone else. Take control of the situation by respecting yourself and working on your own sense of self-esteem.  Do some activities that you are interested in, whether it's reading, gardening, or watching your favorite movie. Remember that you matter, too. When your partner begins another self-centered outburst, calmly say something like, "I understand that that you are really excited about your idea, but I've been listening to you talk for a while. I'd like you listen to some things that I have to share." Or, "It makes me feel like you don't care about me when you talk over me and ignore the things that I say. I...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Recognize toxic friendships. Talk to an egomaniac friend calmly about how you feel. Cut ties with your self-centered friend if (s)he dismisses your concerns or is a negative presence in your life. Flip the script and focus on yourself when you find yourself married to an egomaniac. Get help if you find yourself in a controlling, manipulative, or physically abusive relationship. Create a healthy sense of self within a narcissistic family.


If you’ve been promised something from your boss, whether it’s raise or a promotion, it likely has strings attached. Get clarification on what they need from you (higher productivity, more work hours, attending more trainings) in order to get that promotion or raise. Clarify with your boss when they expect to be able to fulfill the promise. Keep in mind it is best to clarify expectations in-person at the time the promise is made. You can summarize your understanding of the promise and get them to do the same until your on the same page. Writing alerts the boss to fact that you expect the promise to be met. Make notes as you meet with your boss in-person and send them a summary of your meeting after you leave. You can send an e-mail saying thank you for the discussion, summarizing the promise, and confirming that your understanding of expectations is accurate. If the promise has not been delivered according to your expectations, be careful before you react. Make sure your reaction is justified by evaluating if you're being impatient. Take a look at your calendar to determine if a reasonable amount of time has passed from when your boss made the promise.  Look back over what you wrote down about the promise and ensure you've fulfilled every requirement your boss asked you to before confronting your boss. Don't avoid reacting and confronting forever! If you're the type of person who always lets things slide or hopes for the best, your boss could take advantage of you by never delivering the promise. If you know you've fulfilled your end of the promise, look for other reasons for the delay. There could be a valid reason outside your control, or even your boss' control, that has left the promise undelivered. Look through your company manual, observe day-to-day practices, or consult with Human Resources for information you might not have received since the promise was first made. Some questions you might ask include:  Has your company been restructured, downsized, or bought out? Has your boss become ill or taken a...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Clarify expectations of the promise. Write it down. Be careful about reacting too soon. Look for reasons the promise was delayed.