Show respect for the celebrity by keeping your letter to about a page in length. Since they’re busy people, and likely have a lot of fan mail, a page is the perfect length for them to read quickly.  Remember, if you do write a longer letter, it’s unlikely that the celebrity will read more than the first page. If you’re sending the letter through social media, be aware of length constraints. For example, if you plan to tweet at a celebrity on Twitter, keep your message under the 280 character limit! Start by writing 2 or 3 sentences about yourself, including your name, where you’re from, and how old you are. Talk about how you first heard about them, and what kind of impact they’ve had on your life.  Don’t be afraid to tell a short story about how you first encountered their work. It’s okay to make it a little personal! If you’re writing to Britney Spears, you might say something like “My name is Kate, and I’m 19 years old. I’ve been a huge fan of yours ever since I heard your song ‘Oops, I Did It Again’ on the radio when I was a kid!” Be as specific as possible when writing your fan letter. Tell them why that specific book, show, or movie is your favorite, and mention your favorite line or scene. Talk about how it has shaped you as a person.  This helps to make a connection with the celebrity and might make them more likely to respond to your letter. For example, if you were writing to J.K. Rowling, you might say, “I loved The Goblet of Fire because it really showed me what it means to be brave in the face of impossible challenges.” If you’re writing to get an autograph, don’t be afraid to ask for one! Simply be gracious about it, by saying something like, “It would mean the world to me if you could send me an autograph.”  Keep in mind that there’s no guarantee that you’ll get anything back from the celebrity, but there’s also no harm in asking. It’s important to be kind to the celebrity in your letter, and express your happiness to get a chance to communicate with them. Say something like, “Thanks so much...

TL;DR in Russian:

Пишите кратко и по делу. Представьтесь. Упомяните свою любимую книгу, фильм или выступление в его исполнении. Если вы отправляете письмо, вежливо попросите автограф. Поблагодарите знаменитость и пожелайте ей успехов.


Show responsibility and enthusiasm for your job by striving to go the extra mile. Finish your work without having to be reminded by your supervisor. When you have spare time, offer to help colleagues. Be polite when offering to help a colleague. Some might not want help. You might casually mention, "Hey Alice, I finished my work early and though I could lend you a hand." Be aware of your surroundings. When you see something that needs to be done, do it. Even small things, like emptying a full garbage can or cleaning the break room when you've got some spare time on your hands can earn you points with your colleagues and supervisors. At team or departmental meetings, pay attention to the assignment of responsibilities. You may notice that one of your colleagues has a big project, which would be a great opportunity to offer your help with smaller tasks so they can focus on what's important. Strive to develop your technical skills. Learn more about your organization. Ask coworkers about their departments. Take a class, read a pertinent blog, or subscribe to a magazine in your field of work.  There are many professional associations that put out magazines and newsletters. Search for these online and join them to broaden your professional awareness. There may be a certification or professional accreditation that is associated with your job. These can add a lot to your professional credibility, and can make you a more viable candidate for promotions. When approaching any problem, it's important to be focused on the solution. Keep an open mind so that even unlikely solutions aren't written off. Use open language, like "what if" or "imagine if" to encourage your brain in finding creative solutions. Games that challenge problem solving can help here too. Some you might try include:   Chess  Video and computer games  Card games (like Uno and Hearts)  Scrabble You might be surprised at the activities that can build your creativity. Walking, for example, will improve your creativity during the walk and for a short time...

TL;DR in Russian:

Проявляйте инициативу. Выполняйте задачи без дополнительной просьбы. Стремитесь получать более требовательные задания. Развивайте навыки решения проблем. Развивайте творческие способности.


Show that you feel this relationship is important to you by taking care of your appearance and dressing up for a date. You don't have to wear something that makes you uncomfortable, but show that you have put in some effort for a first date. If you project confidence in your appearance, your date will likely view you this way too. Nonverbal communication can convey just as much as verbal communication. When you're on a first date, positive body language will signal your interest to your date. Try these steps for conveying positive body language:  For example, maintain eye contact with your date. This demonstrates your interest in his company, and his interest in yours. Smiling will convey that you feel easygoing, open and relaxed. Don't stand too far away. If you're attracted to the other person, move a little closer in physical proximity. A cornerstone of a long-lasting relationship is friendship. When you get to know each other as friends, you will form a good foundation for a solid relationship. Even when you are first meeting, such as on your first date, talk with each other as friends, sharing interesting stories about yourselves. If your potential boyfriend shows interest in you by asking you questions and giving you time to share, this is a good sign. Your date is probably just as nervous as you and may make a few mistakes. Unless they're deal-breakers, like he made really racist comments all through dinner, think about giving him a second chance. If you aren't sure if there is physical chemistry immediately, you might find that it will develop. Consider meeting again to see how things go.

TL;DR in Russian:

Позаботьтесь о себе. Излучайте позитивные сигналы при помощи языка тела. Общайтесь друг с другом, как друзья. Не спишите с суждениями.


Show that you mean business by arriving five to ten minutes early for any meeting or appointment you might have.  This shows that you respect your time and the time of others. This applies to professional settings.  It is typically okay to be a few minutes late to parties and other social events. Stay up on the current events in your city, state, country and the world.  Don’t just know about the latest pop culture, know about the politics that are affecting you.  This will give you serious topics to discuss with others. Download news apps to your phone and take fifteen minutes daily to read articles every morning.  You can even sign up for news alerts. Should you be assigned a task at work or school, work diligently on it.  Do your research so you can do it to the best of you ability.  If there is a presentation portion, practice beforehand until you have mastered it.  This will show that you take your work seriously. For instance, if you have a presentation coming up, prepare a powerpoint.  Use a simplistic format and include visuals or charts.  Check for typos and practice presenting in the mirror. Take care of your appearance by showering and keeping your hair and clothes presentable. This will keep you looking sharp, neat and clean. You don't have to look ready for a board meeting (unless you're actually going to a board meeting), but you should always look nice.  Iron your clothes the night before so you don’t have to rush in the mornings. Use your clothes to tell people what you want them to think about you. If you want to be taken seriously, don't do things that make people think less of you. Avoid public intoxication, drugs, crime, and other poor decisions.  Instead, involve yourself in positive activities like volunteering. Be mindful of what you post on social media, too.  Avoid posts that glorify drugs, violence or other negative behaviors. If you tell someone that you will do something, you should follow through on that. If they see you as someone that just makes empty promises, they will be very...

TL;DR in Russian:

Приходите заранее. Читайте новости. Готовьтесь к заданиям и проектам. Одевайтесь соответственно ситуации. Заслужите хорошую репутацию. Выполняйте обещания. Говорите правду. Говорите, если вы не согласны.


Show the audience that the deck you're holding is just a normal pack of cards. Show them all the cards to help them believe.  You can also shuffle the deck or allow audience members to shuffle the deck before you start the trick. "  They should be bewildered that you successfully guessed their card.

TL;DR in Russian:

Возьмите в одну руку колоду карт рубашками вверх, чтобы показать ее зрителям. Спросите зрителей:


Show them sincere compassion, as they'll be able to tell if you're genuinely concerned for them. Hear them out when they express their opinions, praise them for their hard work, and never use inappropriate language. Remember, you set the tone, so model the type of behavior you'd like your team to display.  Bear in mind showing them respect doesn't mean you should cave in to their whims. You're in charge, and you know what's best for the team. If someone disagrees with you, listen to their argument, and use their input to refine your decision. If you can't use their suggestion, let them know that you respect their opinion, but are going in another direction. Break your promises and you'll lose respect. You may be charismatic and knowledgeable, but you're bound to have a mutiny on your hands if you break your word.  In order to keep promises, you have to know what's doable and what's not. Be realistic when you make a promise, and make sure it's something you can deliver. For example, don't promise your staff big raises unless you're 100% certain you have room in the budget. If you're an officer of a club at school, don't promise that you'll get more funding when you haven't even talked your principal or school administration. As a leader, people may be intimidated by you, and they might not rush to lend you constructive criticism. Instead of waiting for someone to speak up, ask your team specific questions about how you can improve your performance. Don't ask yes or no questions about whether or not they like you. Instead, ask specific questions, such as, “In your opinion, what can I do to be a better leader,” or “What are some ways I could communicate more clearly?” Stand by your decisions, and take responsibility for the consequences. If things go wrong, the buck stops with you, so don't blame others to cover your mistakes.  Think of yourself as the captain of a ship; the fate of the ship is in your hands, and it's up to you to steer everyone in the right direction. When things don't work out as planned, a...

TL;DR in Russian:

Относитесь к коллективу с уважением. Выполняйте обещания. Поддерживайте обратную связь. Отвечайте за свои поступки. Одевайтесь соответственно роли.


Show them the photos you’ve chosen and let them read your bio. Get their feedback about how your bio sounds, as well as how well it represents you. Then, ask them if you can make any improvements. It’s also helpful to look at your friends’ profiles, especially if they’re getting lots of good matches. While you know what you mean, it's easy for other people to misinterpret what you're saying. People think differently, so it's important to get feedback from someone you might be interested in dating. Show them your profile and ask them what they think about it. Here are some questions you might ask them:  What is your perception of me after reviewing my profile? What do you think I want in a relationship? Would you swipe right? Why or why not? Would you message me first? Why or why not? What type of message would you send? Did anything stand out to you? Are there any changes I could make to get more matches? Don’t worry if you’re having a hard time getting your profile right. This is a common problem! Fortunately, you can work with a dating expert to write a better profile. Ask for them to give you advice or let them write your profile for you. Either way, you’ll increase your chances of finding a good match. You can find a dating expert by searching online. You might be able to work with a local coach, but there are also companies that operate nationally.

TL;DR in Russian:

Спросите друзей, что они думают о вашем профиле. Попросите, чтобы ваш профиль посмотрел человек, с которым вы могли бы встречаться. Поработайте со специалистом (коучем) в области взаимоотношений, если вы все еще не получаете совпадений.


Show them where to hang their coats (if they have one), and stash their belongings. If you have a rule about shoes, now is the time to tell them. Also, inform them about any pets you have. Make them feel welcome, and offer them a drink. Find something they can do until the other guests arrive. Most girls talk with guests that are already there. Wait until everybody expected to come shows up before moving on. There are countless things you can do at a sleepover. Here are some things you can do. Be flexible when choosing what to do, and try to choose something everybody wants to do.  Manicures. Play some of your favorite music, get out the nail polish, and paint each other's nails. Make up a special day. If you want to maximize the fun, and you want a theme for your party, just make up a special day, for example Music Video Day! You can dress up and have a fun time on social media, or even just record it and keep it for yourselves.  Makeovers. Get out all your makeup, and see who wants a makeover. Take pictures of all the different makeup styles you use. In the end, choose the one that looks the best. Or even do blind makeovers. A good game to do that with is Blind Fold Makeovers. Play Master Chef. Get some food items and make a mini-mystery box challenge with your friends. Judge them and then enjoy a yummy meal. You can even film it to see all the fun memories. Talk about crushes. A sleepover is one of the few times people can talk about the person they like. Remember to keep secrets. Nobody wants one of their secrets out! Do a prank competition. After 10 PM, tell everyone to stop eating food that will keep you awake, like caffeinated drinks and sugary food. The first person who sleeps gets pranked by the other guests. However, make sure that everyone is fine with this competition, and don't go too far with the pranks.  Have some good sleepover snacks. Caffeinated drinks and sugary foods are good for staying up all night. Good snack foods include popcorn, pretzels, cookies, crisps, gummy bears, chocolate, etc....

TL;DR in Russian:

По прибытии пригласите свою гостью (гостей) зайти внутрь. Выберите занятие. Возьмите паузу в своих занятиях и поужинайте. Подготовьтесь ко сну.


Show those around you that you care by offering them assistance when they need it. Help them without expectation of repayment so you can feel connected to them in a generous way.  For example, you may go see a family member who is feeling ill or unwell. Bring food for them if they are too sick to cook. You can help your neighbor by trying things like shoveling snow for them or taking care of their pet while they are away on vacation. You can also spend time with a friend dealing with a recent break up. Cheer them up by inviting them out or by taking them on a special friend date. Look online for local organizations and charities in your area that need volunteers. Pick up a volunteer shift at your local homeless shelter or women’s shelter. Donate your time to a charity drive or at a local arts festival. Volunteering your time can help you feel connected to others in a positive way. Volunteering is also a great way to meet like minded people and make new friends or acquaintances. This can broaden your social network and make you feel less alone in the world. You can also put your money towards a cause you believe in. Give a donation to a local advocacy group in your area or to a national campaign that speaks to your goals and values. You may try donating money to a worthy cause once a year or once a month, based on your income. Look for mentoring programs in your area at local community or arts centers. Check your local schools for mentoring programs where you work with young people. Try mentoring in a program like Big Brother, Big Sister, where you are paired with a young person and act as their mentor.  You can also mentor others by being a volunteer tutor at an after school program. Some alumni associations at colleges and universities have mentorship programs for students to connect with professionals in their field of interest. Give back to your local economy by frequenting local businesses in your area. Seek out local businesses and support them by spending your money there. Get to know local vendors so...

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Помогите нуждающемуся соседу, другу или члену семьи. Выступайте волонтером в местной организации. Пожертвуйте деньги на достойное дело. Станьте наставником. Делайте покупки в местных магазинах.


Show up at her work with her favorite coffee drink. Have a new set of sexy lingerie waiting for her on the bed when she gets home. Send a bouquet of flowers to her. No matter how small the gift is, it will remind her that she is appreciated and that you are thinking of her, and that you care enough to go out of your way to do something thoughtful for her. Studies have shown that lingerie is one of the top things that make women feel sexy. Simply buying her a sexy bra or pair of panties is a sexy gesture in itself. You’ll be showing her that you want to see her in them, which will make her feel sexy and wanted. The “honeymoon phase” of any relationship doesn’t always have to come to an end. Rather than allowing your relationship to fall into a routine or a rut, make sure you don’t lose sight of what made you fall for her in the first place. Remind her consistently that you want her and desire her, no matter how long you’ve been in a relationship. If you want a woman to feel sexy, build up to it with flirting and touching. Even if you’ve been with her for a long time and feel comfortable just telling her you want sex, she probably won’t feel too sexy just being asked outright. If you get too comfortable and take this comfortability for granted, she might begin to feel less valued and appreciated, even if that's not your intention. Go on dates in new places. If you always go to a certain place for date night, switch it up and go somewhere else. Ask her to get dressed up and take her someplace fancy, or out dancing. Pack a picnic for the park, or even just for the backyard. Take a weekend trip away together. By keeping things interesting and new, you’ll be less likely to lose the spark you had at the start of your relationship. Women are more likely to be turned on by people who take care of themselves, and carry themselves with confidence. Simple things like bad breath or body odor can be huge turn-offs for women, which might make them feel less interested in sex, or feeling sexy themselves. By taking care of...

TL;DR in Russian:

Дарите девушке небольшие, внимательные подарки. Не нужно “комфортно устраиваться” в отношениях. Не торопитесь сразу говорить о сексе. Пробуйте новое в отношениях. Работайте над собой.


Show your boss that you care about your job by putting effort into all of your tasks. Put thought into everything you do, and make sure to fix any mistakes. For example, proofread reports before submitting them.  Make sure to get everything done on time. Early is even better! If a project doesn't have a hard deadline, ask your boss when they would like your work to be done. If you have multiple tasks, prioritize in order of importance. For example, if you're leading a team of people on 1 project, it's probably more important to help them get organized than to work on a solo project that doesn't need your immediate attention. Show your boss that you are dependable by showing up on time. And remember that, to many people, on time is late. Show up early to get a head start on work and make a good impression. For example, if you're due to start work at 8, try getting there at 7:45. That gives you time to stow your lunch and get settled in for the day.   It's fine to leave at your scheduled time, but notice whether you're always the first to leave. If your co-workers routinely stick around to finish up important tasks, you might consider doing the same. Consistently showing up might seem obvious, but it’s also essential. Try to limit the days that you call in sick. When possible, arrange for someone to cover your work. This will show your boss that you care about the job that needs to be done. Arrange your vacation days as far in advance as possible. Your boss will appreciate the extra time to find someone to fill in for you. If you want to stand out, it’s not enough to just do the work you are assigned. Be proactive and volunteer for more responsibility. You can also come up with ideas for ways to make improvements.  If your boss asks for someone to head up a new project, volunteer. Seeking out a leadership role is impressive. Maybe your boss is concerned about sales. Take the initiative to come up with a few ideas of how your team could help boost numbers. Your boss won’t be impressed if they can’t depend on...

TL;DR in Russian:

Усердно работайте и своевременно выполняйте задания. Не опаздывайте на работу. Проявляйте инициативу. Докажите, что на вас можно рассчитывать. Эффективно общайтесь. Следите за развитием своей отрасли. Не занимайтесь личными делами в рабочее время.


Show your boss that you're committed to your job and that you want to be the best by advancing your education and job skills. Enroll in courses or skill building programs and attend seminars that focus on learning new aspects of your position and career. These programs can make you better at your job and may even make the work more fun. Additionally, a lot of companies will pay you more if you have more training.  You can also make sure to stay current in your field by continuing to take courses to refresh your memory about certain protocol or just to make sure you have the most up-to-date training on how to use technology in your workplace. Advancing your education will please your boss because he’ll see that you really want to continue to improve at the work you do instead of being stuck in the same role. You will please your boss if you go above and beyond and attend as many “extra-curricular” company events as possible. Whether these are birthday parties, happy hours, team building activities, team volunteering events, or other special activities, you should make an effort to attend as many of these as you can to show your commitment to your work. Of course, you have a life outside of work and can’t be expected to attend every event, but you should make an effort to be there as much as you can.  If you really want to take the extra leap, then you can even organize some of these events yourself. This shows initiative and that your job really means a lot to you. Plus, if you attend more work-related activities outside of work, this will give you more of an opportunity to bond with your boss on a new level and to put yourself out there. Another way to go above and beyond and to impress your boss is to work on building strong relationships with your coworkers. You don’t need to be best friends with them or to hang out with them outside of work all the time, but you should be friendly with them and make an effort to get to know them a bit. If you have a reputation for keeping to yourself and not opening up to...

TL;DR in Russian:

Совершенствуйтесь в своем образовании. Участвуйте в мероприятиях компании за пределами работы. Постройте крепкие отношения с коллегами. Будьте изобретательны в своей работе. Предложите делать дополнительную работу, когда потребуется. Найдите смысл в вашей работе.


Show your enthusiasm for having her in your life by helping to form these connections. Say, "This is an old friend of mine and I am really excited for you two to meet. I think you'll hit it off." It is also helpful to connect people through what they may have in common. For instance, say, "This is my friend, Joe, who loves soccer almost as much as you" or "I went to high school with Maya, she has three dogs, so you two can obsess over your love of animals." It's always a little uncomfortable for a girl to hang out with her boyfriend's friends (unless she knows them), so make sure that your friends are treating her right. They shouldn't be flirting with her, calling her names, or commenting on her body. This will make your girlfriend feel very uncomfortable in their presence. Do not let your friends use sexist language about other women, as this will make your girlfriend wonder if they speak that way about her behind her back. If your friends do something to upset your girlfriend, confront them as soon as possible. Pull them aside and say, "I felt offended by the way you spoke to my girlfriend" or, if you need to be more direct, "I know you thought that was funny, but that wasn't cool." Be firm, but understanding, and keep the conversation focused on how you feel, rather than take an accusatory tone. She'll feel like you are disinterested in her if you spend more time with your other friends than her, and could even suspect that you're trying to cheat on her. Don't send off the wrong signals! Be sure to treat her like a queen so that she feels secure in the relationship. This will make her feel insecure about your relationship together, and will create an awkward feeling between her and her friend. She should never have to choose between you and her friends.

TL;DR in Russian:

Познакомьте ее со своими друзьями. Убедитесь, что ваши друзья хорошо относятся к вашей девушке. Проводите больше времени со своей девушкой, чем с друзьями. Не флиртуйте с ее подругами!


Show your respect to Brazilian culture by learning at least basic Portuguese. True, English is spoken in many of the larger cities, but because Brazil as a whole is so diverse, Portuguese is the go-to as most people understand it. There are a number of apps, YouTube videos, and websites (wikiHow included) that can facilitate your language acquisition – without the hefty fees of a CD program, like Rosetta Stone. Do a few quick searches online and start teaching yourself if shoving out a chunk of change isn't your style. To fit in, it’s imperative to know how to greet people. The “air kiss” is stereotypical: one in some contexts, two in others. It's more of a cheek bounce than anything, though. Don't try to lip-lock a local!  Word of warning: Paulistanos (those from São Paulo) kiss-greet only on the right cheek. Cariocas (those from Rio de Janeiro) do their greeting with two kisses (beijos), one on each cheek. If you don’t know how many to give, pause after the first kiss. The other person then will or won’t initiate the second. Many foreigners come to Brazil and are shocked by how late they eat – 8 PM is pretty normal for the start of a long, casual dinner. Taking a siesta or spending hours to eat are totally accepted, normal, and, in fact, important to life in Brazil. This is mirrored in all of life in Brazil. They naturally take everything easy and go at a slower rate. At first it will seem strange, but after getting used to it, you'll never want to go to the harried pace that's overtaken the West. "Feijoada" (black beans and pork stew) and "Churrasco" (all you can eat barbecue) are sure bets. In the state of Minas Gerais, try dozens of kinds of cheese with doce-de-leite (custard-like paste) and homemade jams.  Craving a taste of the West? Ordered a pizza? While the pizza in Brazil is very, very good, it’s also different. It will come with olive oil drizzled on top, and mayo and ketchup for dipping. It can also be hard to find traditional Western toppings, such as pepperoni. However, this is a good chance to...

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Выучите основы португальского. Узнайте, как правильно приветствовать людей. Привыкните к ритму жизни бразильцев. Ешьте бразильскую пищу! Оденьтесь соответственно. Постарайтесь пока что не переходить дорогу.


Shower curtain rods meant to be permanently affixed to opposing walls will come with accompanying hardware. Every kit is different, but in general you should have 2 brackets and at least 8 screws to keep the brackets on the wall. After measuring and marking your installation height, follow the specific installation instructions that came with your rod to mount the brackets. In most cases, you’ll be using a drill to mount the brackets in the pre-measured spaces.  If you have dry wall you will need to use anchors with your brackets.  Learn more about using dry wall anchors here. Once in place, make sure that your hardware is firmly installed and holding the rod securely before attempting to hang the curtain and liner. If any screws are loose, use your drill to tighten them to the wall.

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Проверьте комплектацию. Закрепите крепления шурупами. Установите оба конца штанги в крепления.


Shower curtains with raised or etched patterns may allow moisture or water to collect in certain areas; whereas a smooth curtain will allow water to glide down into the drain. This procedure will help your bathroom dry at a faster rate and help eliminate moisture buildup. Open the window in your bathroom or turn on the ventilator fan to help remove excess moisture. Once you get out of the shower, leave the curtain partially open. This will allow any trapped moisture on the wet side of the shower curtain to escape and dry faster.  Shake out the liner and separate any folds in your shower curtain to release trapped moisture. Also consider putting an empty laundry basket or a hook in the tub to hold the wet shower curtain away from the tub side. This will prevent mildew from forming on the area that clings to the tub. Move the shower curtain to the outside of the bathtub only after it has dried partially to prevent water from dripping onto your bathroom floor.

TL;DR in Russian:

Пользуйтесь занавесками с гладкой поверхностью. Обеспечьте вентиляцию ванной комнаты во время и после душа. Откройте занавеску для душа, чтобы позволить воздуху циркулировать. Вынимайте занавеску для душа из ванны, чтобы он свисала снаружи ванны.


Shower or bathe and take care of other personal grooming needs, like trimming your nails, applying deodorant, and freshening your breath. Choose an outfit that makes you feel good about yourself, and style your hair the way you like it. Looking great will help you confident! Harsh fluorescent lights can quickly kill the mood. Dim the lights to a comfortable level, but keep in mind you don’t want it to be pitch-black. Alternatively, turn the lights off and light a few candles. You can also light a fire for a more cozy atmosphere. Always practice safety around open flames. Think about what kinds of movies or songs your girl enjoys. Choose something you think will enhance the cuddle factor, like a romantic movie or even a horror flick that will have her diving into your arms. Alternatively, you can put on love songs or choose to play her favorite album. If you take the time to prepare some snacks and drinks now, it will prevent you from having to get up in the middle of a cuddle session. Pick up your girl’s favorite beverage or candy to show her that you care. Avoid foods with harsh or strong smells, like onions and garlic, that can flavor your breath. Pick a soft blanket and a few pillows to add to your snuggling area. Many girls love being wrapped up in a blanket and will appreciate the effort you are going to in order to make her comfortable. Plus, in order to fit under the blanket together, you’ll need to cuddle closely!

TL;DR in Russian:

Приведите себя в порядок. Настройте освещение. Выберите фильм или музыку для поднятия настроения. Приготовьте закуску и напитки. Обеспечьте уют наличием мягких одеял и подушек.


Showering doesn't have to be a hassle. In fact, it can be quite a pleasurable experience. Turn the water up nice and hot and delight in the sensation of the tiny streams prickling your skin. Breathe in the steam and feel its warmth spread through your body. Take your time. It's about enjoying a moment of leisure as much as it is getting clean.  Showering serves as a time out from the rest of the world, giving you a chance to be alone and get some much-needed peace and quiet. Try not to overdo it—too much time in a hot shower on a regular basis can strip your skin of the healthy, natural oils it needs. Stock up on musky soaps or silky body washes, fragrant shampoos and face scrubs or a fluffy new loofah. You'll hardly be able to wait to take a shower if you're excited about pampering yourself. When you use these types of products, you'll also feel totally refreshed once you leave the shower, which can make you look forward to the next one. Change up the scents and formulas of your bath products every few weeks to keep them from getting old. For example, you might use a fresh-smelling floral body wash during the summer, then switch to an evergreen fragrance for the winter months. It's no fun at all to climb into a shower covered with mold or soap scum with a weak trickle of water pouring out of the shower head and hair clogging the drain. If your facilities are in need of a deep cleaning, it can ruin much of what's rewarding about bathing for you. Give everything a good wipe down and see if you can still resist that spotless, inviting shine.  To prevent mildew and keep your bathing environment sanitary and inviting, aim to clean your shower every 2-3 weeks.  Mix up a quick, organic cleaning solution using two parts white vinegar and one part warm water. Add a few drops of your favorite essential oils for a more pleasant scent. Make bath time more entertaining by playing a few of your favorite songs and cranking up the volume. Listening to music will give you something to focus on other than the tedium of...

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Воспользуйтесь шансом расслабиться. Купите несколько новых принадлежностей для купания. Наведите порядок в ванной комнате. Включите музыку.


Showering helps, too. A little bit of cool H2O on the face is an energizing treat people have been using for a quite a while. This is water therapy at its finest and most efficient. If you stay in your pajamas, sweats, or birthday suit all day long, you may trick your brain into thinking it has an excuse to be lazy. If you get dressed in "normal" attire, however, you're telling yourself that there are things to do, people to see, and happiness to be found. We all know how comforting those sweats can be. But when it's time to get out of bed and be active, they're not as energy-producing as you might have hoped. People who have problems that are vexing them keep them inside for all sorts of reasons: they don't want to bother other people, they're afraid of how other people may judge them, or they simply feel they don't have the time to vent. Not being able to find a good emotional release for problems can be taxing to your energy.  Have a talk with one of your close friends. Confide in someone you can trust. Lay your feelings bare. Trust that the person you're confiding in has your best interest at heart and wants to help, if not hear you out. Getting rid of your anxiety in this way may help to lower stress and keep you energized longer. Write down your feelings in a journal every day. If you don't have someone you feel you can confide it, a journal is a perfect substitute. Write down your feelings, your hopes, your aspirations. Simply putting them on paper can feel oddly relaxing and transforming. Whether it's Beethoven or Black Sabbath, music can give you an emotional boost. One recent study found that people who listened to music while running ran faster than those who didn't. Try burning a CD of your favorite tracks and listening to it when you need a pick-me-up. Exercise is about as close to a panacea as humans have gotten. Exercise improves health, mood, and your ability to sleep as well as feel energized. If you don't exercise regularly, try fitting a little bit of exercise into your daily routine....

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Плесните себе в лицо немного холодной воды. Наденьте красивую одежду. Дайте выплеск вашим негативным эмоциям. Слушайте музыку. Не забывайте о физических упражнениях. Подумайте о том, как вы можете помочь другим.


Showering in the morning can be a huge time waster. If you’re waking up late you should get in the habit of taking showers or baths the night before. It’s hard to keep track of time in the shower, so what feels like five minutes could be longer. A good alternative to taking a shower is to splash cold water on your face. Cold water increases your alertness and will wake you up in the morning. Make sure that you apply underarm deodorant and wear cologne or perfume so you can still smell fresh. We all want to look good in the morning, but you can do your makeup when you get to wherever you need to go. Don’t risk being late when a quick trip to the bathroom could save you precious minutes!  Avoid doing your makeup in the car while you drive. It’s dangerous and could cause an accident. Have a separate handbag for on-the-go makeup supplies so that when you need to rush you have all of the essentials available to you. If you take a shower the night before, allow your hair to fully dry before laying down for bed to avoid having frizzy hair in the morning. By tending to your hair the night before, you don’t have to waste time doing it in the morning, which can take up most of your time.  To achieve straight hair in the morning, pull your hair back behind your ears and wrap it around your head in one direction, securing it with bobby pins. Then wrap a silk scarf around your head tightly. For curly hair, either use a foam styling donut, or tie your hair into two doughnut buns on either side with bobby pins. While some people prefer a caffeinated beverage in the morning, a tall glass of cold water is a healthy alternative that doesn’t require any brewing time. Other than raising your alertness, it’s also a good way to get hydrated in the morning. Another good thing about drinking water is that you won’t need to brush your teeth after drinking it. When we check any messages that we receive, it’s natural that we want to respond immediately. To maximize your time, refrain from checking your social media until you get to...

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Пропустите душ. Не тратьте время на косметику. Уложите волосы накануне вечером. Вместо кофе выпейте прохладной воды. Не заходите в социальные сети. Выберите одежду, которую не надо долго надевать.


Showering is a wonderful way to reset, interrupt anxiety, and reduce stress. Particularly if you’ve been stuck in a slump, just hopping in the shower is an excellent way to practice self-care and give your self-esteem a boost. Furthermore, the physical sensations of showering (hot water, happy smells, self-touch) are excellent for relieving stress. “Legs up the wall pose” or “viparita karani” is a wonderful yoga pose for reducing stress. This posture improves circulation to your head and upper body. It also provides rest for your central nervous system.  Sit down on the floor and scoot your bottom as close as possible to the wall. Relax your upper body to the floor. Bring your legs up in the air to rest against the wall. Stay here for ten minutes. Dancing is excellent for relieving stress in two ways: it exposes you to upbeat music and it provides all the benefits of exercise. You can achieve these benefits in just a few minutes. Anytime you begin to feel stressed, get up and dance for the length of one song. You can even schedule these mini-dance breaks into your workday to provide a regular release. Any form of aerobic exercise has been shown to calm nerves and improve moods. Walking can be a quick and simple way to receive these benefits. One study shows that a brisk 30 minute walk can be as effective as taking a tranquilizer. But even a 5 or 10 minute stroll can do wonders for relieving stress.  Any time you feel stressed out, go for a quick walk. Work your way up to walking for 30 minutes at a time. Do this a few times a week (or even every day) to minimize stress and feel good. Massage has been proven to relieve stress and promote well being. But you don’t need to visit a professional! You can get these same benefits by massaging yourself. Start with an easy massage for your eyes. (This is perfect if you have been staring at a computer.)  Close your eyes. Place your thumbs under your eyebrows. Apply pressure and move your thumbs in tiny circles, moving towards the outsides of your brows. Continue this...

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Примите душ. Лягте на спину, а ноги положите на стену. Потанцуйте. Сходите на прогулку. Сделайте себе массаж.


Showing respect to your parents is very important.  Sometimes, your siblings will look at your attitude when determining their own. Honor all your parents’ rules, don’t talk back to them, and always show them respect.  Show respect to people beyond your parents, too.  Respect teachers, elders, and other authority figures. Keep your room clean, come home before curfew, and follow all other rules. Encourage your siblings to do the same, and tell them why it’s important. You could say, for example, “I know it’s annoying when Mom tells us to clean our rooms all the time, but it’s always great when it’s neat and organized. And she’s so happy when we do it!” If you are underage, abstain from drinking alcohol and doing drugs. Keep your social media image clean and avoid posting things that would embarrass your family. Keep your language clean. Don't swear or gossip about other people in front of your siblings. Set a good example for them. Show your siblings the importance of contributing at home.  Clean up your room, but also clean the common areas.  Do the dishes, take out the trash, and cook if you can.  Encourage them to do their chores, as well. If they are very young, consider turning your chores into a fun game. For example, play some upbeat music while cleaning. Even the best big sister messes up sometimes!  When you do, apologize immediately. Be sincere and honest in your approach and take steps to avoid making that mistake again. Say something like “I’m sorry for teasing you about your dress, little sis.  I shouldn’t have said those things.  In the future, I won’t make fun of your clothes anymore.” If you see your siblings being teased or bullied, intervene.  Never let anyone talk down to them or harm them. Protect them from harm so that they will know you have their back.  If you see them being bullied, say “Leave him alone!  Pick on someone your own size!” Go get help from an authority figure if the situation becomes physical, but don’t leave your sibling alone.  Call for help instead. You may need to...

TL;DR in Russian:

Слушайте родителей. Ведите себя ответственно. Помогайте по дому. Извиняйтесь, если вы не правы. Заступайтесь за своих младших братьев и сестер. Говорите своим младшим братьям и сестрам добрые слова. Хорошо учитесь и усердно работайте. Будьте честны.


Showing some of your personality can be a great idea during the interview.  It will help the interviewer to learn more about you as a person and will allow you to speak enthusiastically about your professional interests and skills.  Maintain professional speech whenever you are talking about anything personal. Don't go into too much detail if talking about yourself, spending only around one minute doing so. When you discuss any personal topics, you can relate them to skills that are relevant to the position you are interviewing for.  This will allow you to express  both your personality and illustrate your skills and experience.  You could talk about how you taught yourself a language or instrument to illustrate that you can learn new skills and techniques. Discussing how you helped organize a community event can exemplify your leadership skills. During the interview it will be important that you act, speak and dress professionally.  By presenting yourself as a competent and serious applicant you will be more likely to make a good first impression.  Wearing clothes appropriate to the position that you are interviewing for is mandatory for a successful interview.  Make sure you are dressed appropriately for your interview. Ask your contact at the company what the dress code is like where you are interviewing. Men should wear a collared shirt and slacks.  Women can wear a dress shirt or blouse with a skirt at least knee length. Don't use any slang or colloquialisms.  Speaking like you would with friends or family is too casual for a job interview. Avoid using any filler words like “um” or “uh”.  It's acceptable to leave pauses in your speech. During the interview, you will want to convey that you have the skills and talents that your employer is looking for.  Many potential employers look for similar skills during the interview.  Review the following list of skills that you can discuss during the interview:  Possession of communication skills.  This can be demonstrated during the course of the interview itself....

TL;DR in Russian:

Не бойтесь быть собой. Попробуйте связать личные качества с требованиями к кандидату. Ваше поведение, речь и наряд должны быть деловыми. Демонстрируйте навыки, которые интересуют работодателя. Следите за своим языком тела. Сохраняйте позитивный настрой. Будьте внимательны.


Showing you’re responsible can be majorly helpful in convincing your parents to let you get a cat. Start by doing your chores or making your bed when they ask without whining or groaning. Don’t wait, either. Do what they ask right away. When arguments arise, handle them as calmly and maturely as possible. Avoid yelling, whining, or interrupting your parents. Listen carefully to what your parents say, and be willing to compromise. If you want to go out with friends but your dad wants you to stay home for family night, don’t launch into a dramatic refrain of “It’s not fair!” Instead, offer to spend half the night with the family, and half the night with your friends. When you commit to something, follow through. If you told your mom that you’d finish your homework before going over to your friend’s house, make sure you do. If you can keep your promise to babysit your sister or make your curfew, you’re parents will be more convinced that you can keep your promise to take care of your cat. If you see a sink full of dirty dishes or crumbs on the floor, don’t wait for your parents to pester you. Clean up the mess without being asked. You’ll show your parents just how responsible you can be. Help your little sister with her homework, fold some laundry, or make dinner for your family. These little acts of kindness will show you’re mature and can handle a cat. Don’t parade around saying “Look at how good I’m being!” Quietly doing nice things for your family will be much more meaningful, and shows greater maturity.

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Делайте то, что просят родители, не жалуясь. Сохраняйте спокойствие во время споров. Сдерживайте свои обещания. Проявляйте инициативу, когда нужно что-либо сделать. Совершайте хорошие поступки, не дожидаясь просьб.


Shredding the chicken with a mixer is only possible if it’s warm. There are many ways of preparing chicken for shredding.   For instance, you could bake it in the oven at a temperature of 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 Celsius) for about 30 to 40 minutes.  If you don’t want to cook your chicken in the oven, try boiling it.  Finally, you could pan-simmer your chicken on the range in oil.  To boil the chicken, just drop the chicken into water and heat to boiling.  Cover, reduce heat to low, and wait 90 minutes.   To pan-simmer your chicken, just place it in oil at a medium-high temperature for one minute, flip it, and reduce the temperature to low.  Cover and let it simmer about 10 minutes. No matter what method you choose, ensure you follow proper safety protocols.  For instance, always use antibacterial soap to clean the cutting boards and other surfaces that may have come into contact with the raw chicken, and wash your hands thoroughly after preparing your chicken. Choose the right kind of chicken.  Shredding chicken in a stand mixer requires that it is free of bones.  Bone-free chicken breasts or thighs are the best option for shredding chicken in a stand mixer. Not all stand mixers are created equal.  The overwhelming choice for best mixer to shred chicken is the KitchenAid stand mixer.  While other stand mixers might be able to do the job, the KitchenAid seems to be the tried and true favorite. While it isn’t absolutely necessary, the mixer will be able to shred the chicken more easily if it is in smaller pieces.  Cutting the chicken breast or thigh in half is a good way to help the shredding process along without investing too much time into slicing and dicing the meat. Place the warm chicken in the mixing bowl.  Snap the paddle attachment into the mixing arm.  Set the mixer to a low setting (setting number 2), then increase the speed to a medium-high setting (somewhere around number 4-6) once the chicken starts to break apart. Mix for about one minute, until all the chicken is finely shredded.

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Подготовьте курицу. Используйте подходящий комбайн. Разрежьте куски курицы пополам. Включите комбайн.


Shrimp can be a great addition to a basic pasta dish. You can cook your choice of pasta and mix in things like Parmesan cheese, garlic, and dried basil in for flavor. Mix some freshly heated shrimp into your pasta for a nutritious dish. For added nutrition, add some sauteed vegetables to your dish. Simple garlic and butter can add a mild but tasty flavor to shrimp. Add about a spoonful or so of butter and a couple of cloves of minced garlic to your shrimp. Mix the shrimp together until they're coated in the garlic and butter and then enjoy. If you're having a party, heat up some pre-cooked shrimp. Place it in a dish next to cocktail sauce. Your guests can enjoy snacking on shrimp throughout the night. A salad can be great for lunch of dinner. If you want to add a little extra protein, toss in a handful of shrimp. This will make your salad more filling, cutting back on excessive snacking throughout the day.

TL;DR in Russian:

Сделайте пасту с креветками. Приготовьте креветки в сливочном масле с чесноком. Подавайте креветки в качестве закуски. Добавьте креветки в салаты.


Shrubs should be kept well watered until they are established, which usually happens after a few months. The commonest reason for new plants to fail is lack of water. Beware hot summer weather but remember wind is also very drying even in cool temperatures. Because shrubs last for many years, these plants tend to establish enough root structure that they require less watering than plants such as annual bedding flowers. Most shrubs will only need watering in the driest periods after they become established. It’s good practice to ‘top up’ the mulch every year as this helps preserve soil moisture, reducing the amount the plant will need watering. To replace mulch:  Remove any residual mulch from the previous year. Remove any weeds and then apply a fresh layer of mulching material.

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Поливайте кустарники до тех пор, пока они хорошо не приживутся. Как только кустарник хорошо укоренится, уменьшите объемы полива. Добавляйте мульчу.


Shuffle a deck of cards and use a timer to go through the deck as quickly as  you can. Go through the mental map of your room and assign each character to the position at which they are drawn. Try to associate as much action and emotion into the mental map as you can with each character. The more bizarre you can make the image, the better chance you have at memorizing it. For example, if the first room of your mental map is your bedroom, the first location is your desk, and the first card drawn is the ace (a male athlete) of diamonds (rich), which you’ve assigned as Michael Jordan, you can picture Michael Jordan dunking on your desk. Go through your mental map that you have created. Walk through your house and picture each celebrity in each room doing something different at each of the ten pieces of furniture. Remember what each suit and number means and remember to go through each room clockwise. Practice to sharpen your memory and improve your speed. Physically walk around your rooms to help better visualize each card and their associated celebrity. You won’t be able to memorize a deck without first remembering your mental map and celebrity matrix. Push yourself to go faster by using a timer and challenging yourself to break your own record.

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Пройдитесь по всей колоде карт. Используйте вторую колоду карт и воссоздайте порядок карт из первой колоды. Продолжайте тренироваться.


Shuffleboard is played on a table 20 to 30 feet (6 to 9 m) long and 3 feet (0.9 m) wide. At either end, scoring lines are drawn at 4 inches (10 cm) and 4 feet (1.2 m) from the end. Each player's disks should be marked in some way to distinguish them from the other players' disks. For two players, toss a coin. If there are more than two players, choose another method with an equal outcome. Have the players alternate sliding their disks across the table until all of the disks have been cast. A disk must cross one of the lines without falling off the table. Once a player has slid a disk across the table, it becomes a target for the other players, who can knock that disk off the table and replace it with their own disk. A disk that hangs over the far end of the table scores 3 points, a disk on or across the far line scores 2 points and a disk on or across the near line scores 1 point. If none of the disks has crossed a line, the disk closest to the near line scores 1 point. Add the scores to the players' previous scores. Whoever scored the most points on the last turn starts the next turn. The first player to score 11 wins. If there are more than two players, the winning score can be higher than 11.

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Подготовьте игровую поверхность. Раздайте каждому игроку по 4 утяжеленных металлических диска. Определите, кто будет начинать. Соблюдая очередность, игроки должны катать все диски до тех пор, пока все они не будут разыграны. Зарабатывайте очки. Запускайте диски по очереди с каждого конца стола до тех пор, пока не победит один из игроков.


Shuffling a deck, dealing the cards to players, and keeping track of the pot are skills that you gain by doing the actions repeatedly. Practice at home with a deck of cards prior to a game to improve your accuracy and sleight of hand. Gamblers are looking to have a good time, which, for the dealer, translates to maintaining a positive attitude, showing restraint and keeping quiet throughout the game, and answering or redirecting any questions that are raised. Poker dealers must have good communication and customer service skills. Communicating with the players and, if applicable, with the floor or casino staff is crucial to being a good, entertaining dealer. Poker is played hundreds of ways, so familiarize yourself with the rules of each game. The most popular variations are Texas Hold’em, the Five- and Seven-Card Studs, and the Five-Card Draw. Read or watch online tutorials from the likes of TruePokerDealer to learn how to play different variations.

TL;DR in Russian:

Часто практикуйтесь. Будьте профессионалом. Ознакомьтесь с разновидностями покера.


Shuffling randomizes the deck in order to introduce chance to the game. Not shuffling the cards could allow some players to predict the cards that will come up later, which would give these players an unfair advantage. There are different ways to shuffle, but a poker shuffle will typically consist of two riffles, a box, another riffle, and a cut.  A riffle refers to splitting the cards in half and mixing them together by placing the corners of the cards in each half against each other and letting the cards go so they intermix.  A box means taking the top quarter of the deck and placing it on the table, then taking the next quarter of the deck and placing it on top of the first quarter, then repeating this with the rest of the cards.  A cut refers to placing the deck on the table and having a player cut the deck in half. The bottom portion of the deck moves to the top.  Look up deck shuffling tutorials on YouTube if you would like to learn different shuffling styles. Some styles, like the Hindu shuffle or the Table Riffle shuffle, are known for being more elegant than others. There are two main styles of dealing: American and European. You can switch up your style according to your mood or to who the players are:  American-style dealing involves holding the deck in one hand, pinching the front right corner of the card with the thumb and index finger, and flicking the wrist to throw the card to the player. European-style dealing involves touching just the top of the card and sliding the card to the felt, then pushing the card, often with a spin, towards the player. If you’re playing a community card game like Texas Hold’em, you should burn - in other words discard - the card at the top of the deck. You should also turn the fourth of five cards dealt to the community. The players can then use this card to constitute their final hand. It is the responsibility of the dealer to verify how much players are betting and raising as well as to keep track of side pots. You can use an online side pot calculator on a site...

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Перетасуйте колоду. Раздайте карты игрокам. «Сжигайте» и переворачивайте карту. Следите за банком.


Shut the Box, also called Batten Down the Hatches, Canoga, High Rollers (the game show of the same name derives from it), Klackers, or Zoltan Box, is normally played with two to four players for money, although it can be played as a solitaire game. When played for stakes, each player kicks a certain amount of money in the pot, which the winner will collect when the game is over. The box in Shut the Box is labeled with tiles numbered from 1 to 9. At the beginning of the game, all the tiles are open.  Another form of box is the “Full House” box, which features tiles numbered from 1 to 12. A variation of this form of Shut the Box is “The 300,” which has a second box with tiles numbered from 13 to 24. The game may also be played with some of the tiles already closed. In Even Stevens, only the even numbers are open, while the odd numbers are closed. In Against All Odds, only the odd numbers are open, while the even numbers are up. In 3 Down Extreme, the numbers 1, 2, and 3 are closed, while the rest are open. In Lucky Number 7, only the 7 tile is open and the box is passed around the players until one rolls a 7 to close it. This can be done by having the players roll one or both dice, with highest roll going first. Depending on the version being played, the player must roll both dice as long as the 7, 8, or 9 tiles remain open. Once those tiles are closed, the player may choose to roll one or both dice on each turn.  In some versions of the game, if a player rolls doubles, the player gets an extra turn. This option was used on the game show High Rollers, where an insurance marker was given to the player if he or she had a legal play with the value rolled. In other versions of the game, a player must roll both dice until the sum of the values of the only tiles open is 6 or less (1, 2, 3; 1 and 5; 2 and 4; or 6). Tiles whose face values add to the same values as the value rolled on the dice may be closed. If the value of the roll was 7, any of the following closures are legal:  Closing the 7 tile only. Closing the 1...

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Наберите игроков. Откройте все дощечки. Определите, кто начнет игру. Пусть игроки по очереди кидают кости. Какие дощечки нужно закрыть, зависит от выпавшего числа. Продолжайте бросать кости до тех пор, пока можно закрывать дощечки. Передайте коробку и кости следующему игроку.


Shut the stopper in your sink’s drain and start running lukewarm water from the faucet. As the sink fills up, pour 1 tablespoon of mild liquid detergent under the running water. Give the water a stir to mix it evenly with the detergent and then shut off the faucet.  If they’re particularly stinky, try using a couple of denture cleaning tablets instead of soap. Avoid using hot water. Excessive heat can damage some of the materials used to make football gloves. Put them in the sink and hold them under water. Let them soak up the soapy water until they are totally wet all over. Then use your fingertips to scrub them under water. Pay particular attention to any areas that are especially stained or dirty.  Alternatively, you could wear the gloves and clean them as you would wash your bare hands.  Always use your fingertips instead of a laundry brush or anything abrasive. Avoid damaging the grips to your gloves. Open the stopper so the dirty water can drain. Then shut the stopper and pour a second bath from the faucet, only this time use cold water. Dunk the washed gloves in the cold water and stir them around to rinse out any lingering soap. Once the soap is all gone, squeeze your gloves over the sink to get rid of as much water as possible. Air-dry them on a flat surface, clothesline, or drying rack. Remember: Excess heat can damage your gloves. Don’t throw them in the dryer or otherwise try to dry them with another heat source, like a hair dryer.

TL;DR in Russian:

Подготовьте ванну для перчаток. Почистите перчатки. Ополосните их. Высушите их.


Shy guys often feel at odds with the world — like it's moving at one speed and they're moving at another. This can make basic things like talking to people at school painfully hard. But chances are that a shy guy will have a "safe place" where he feels completely at home. If you can find that place and make yourself welcome, that's the first step in becoming more than just friends. What is that special place? It depends on the guy! For some guys it's the soccer field, for others it's the library. Find out what he loves to do the most and work your way into his comfort zone. Shy guys will stay in the friend zone for painfully long periods of time, agonizing about the pros and cons of asking you out. For them, the friend zone is a happy medium. They get to be near and talk to you, but they don't have to risk anything by asking you out. This is a low risk bet for them, and lots of shy guys love it. Don't get discouraged, and don't believe someone who says you can't date him after you've befriended him. It's simply not true. You are the master of your own universe. You tried to read his body language to see if he liked you; now it's time to investigate your own body language to see if you're sending him the right signs. The trick is communicating openness to him, not someone who's closed off:  Communicate openness by smiling, taking off your headphones, talking to people around you, smiling at strangers, and laughing when you feel like it. This subconsciously tells him — It's okay, I don't bite!  If you're stooped over your laptop in a corner, with your headphones on, and ignore other people, he's going to be petrified about approaching you. Avoid "closed off" body language at all costs! The best case scenario is that you show enough interest in him that he finally sucks it up and asks you out. Then you'll know that he's into you and won't be second-guessing yourself for the entire time you're dating. If you're engaging him in his element, establishing a friendship, manicuring your body language, and staying...

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Начинайте взаимоотношения с ним в его родной стихии. Будьте готовы оставаться друзьями для начала. Обратите внимание на язык своего тела. Будьте терпеливы, когда он приближается к вам. Если ничего не помогает, то пригласите его сами.


Shy people are often quiet people, especially in the beginning of a new relationship. Don’t worry if she doesn’t seem bubbly or talkative all the time.  Many shy people are also naturally introverted, which means they enjoy quiet in general. They don’t have to talk, be entertained, or have music blasting in order to enjoy your company. They simply like being with you! Chances are, she REALLY likes you, but shy people often have a hard time expressing those feelings right away. Being in a relationship can be a big, hard step for a shy or introverted person who usually prefers to be alone, so take the quiet and her company as huge compliments! Shyness goes away once the shy or introverted person feels more comfortable and open around you. Depending on how much time you spend together, this can take a few weeks or a few months, so just be patient.  The more time you spend together, the faster her shyness will go away and she will have an easier time talking to you. People who are shy, quiet, or introverted also need alone time and tend to be independent, so be sure to give her space if and when she needs it. Even after she gets to know you and feel more open with you, your shy girl will probably still feel shy in new, busy environments. She probably won’t enjoy a big party every weekend or want to spend the summer at big music festivals with thousands of people in attendance.  Try planning several intimate dates that involve just the two of you, like a picnic in a quiet park, a candlelight dinner at home, a trip to a museum, or a walk on a beach. You don’t always have to skip out on crowded, action-packed events, just try not to overwhelm her with them all the time. If you really like this girl, there’s a good chance you’ll want to introduce her to your loved ones as quickly as possible, and they’ll be anxious to meet her, too. However, for a shy person, meeting family and friends can be scary.  She’ll have a much easier time with your family and friends once she’s had plenty of time to spend with just you. When...

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Примите ее такой, какая она есть. Воспринимайте ее застенчивость как комплимент. Запаситесь терпением, когда строите отношения с застенчивой девушкой. Планируйте свидания, которые будут проходить в спокойной обстановке. Знакомьте ее с друзьями и членами семьи постепенно. Будьте готовы к тому, что в непривычной обстановке девушка может испытывать стеснение.


Shy people can be hard to get to know, especially in the beginning. Introverts value their privacy and don’t always realize just how private and shy they come across. Assure her that you admire who she is and want to get to know her at her own pace. Stating this out loud will make her directly aware of your desire to get to know her, which will give her the assurance and encouragement she needs to open up to you. One of the best ways to get to know a shy or introverted person is spending time with them in their own environment because they feel most at ease there.  If she rides horses, ask if you join her at the barn one day. If she loves books, take her to a bookstore and go browsing together. If she enjoys hiking, ask her to take you on her favorite trail. Being in a familiar environment with someone new helps shy people feel more comfortable socializing, opening up, and showing off their private side. Experiencing her interests and hobbies with her also helps you get to know more about her and her life better without her having to try to talk or explain it, which can be hard for a shy or introverted person to do. Sometimes shy or introverted people need time to process thoughts, feelings, and events.  Always allow her the time to think and process, but don’t be afraid to ask her what she thinks or feels if she leaves you confused or wondering. Shy people often have trouble speaking up or initiating a conversation when it comes to stating their thoughts or feelings. By asking directly about them, you give her an easy way to open up. Shy and introverted people often prefer to communicate by text, social media messaging, or email in between dates because it’s less obtrusive and direct. Phone calls, Facetime, Skype, and unexpected visits can be really hard for them to engage in, at least in the beginning.  You can ask if she has a way of communication that works best for her or try a few different ways on your own and see what puts her most at ease. Try sending letters to each other for an old fashioned,...

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Поощряйте ее быть самой собой в вашем присутствии. Занимайтесь тем, что нравится застенчивой девушке. Спрашивайте у нее как можно чаще, о чем она думает или что она чувствует. Обращайте внимание на то, какие способы общения нравятся вашей девушке.


Shy people often avoid eye contact, and while that’s perfectly acceptable and maybe even desirable if you have a shy partner, an extroverted partner will likely feel like you’re being aloof or distant.  The eyes are an important tool for communication, so rushing into a lot of eye contact might feel draining. Over time, practice making eye contact more and more frequently, and for longer periods of time. Practice on pictures and images on the TV, or with your parents if looking into your partner’s eyes is too intimidating at first. Looking anywhere in the vicinity of your partner’s eyes will still be comforting to them, even if you’re not making direct eye contact. It’s easier to make eye contact when you’re listening than when you’re speaking, so start with the easy stuff. When you cross your arms over your chest, or cross your legs, your body is communicating to those around you that you are trying to make yourself smaller and close yourself off. Make a conscious decision to keep your body open.  Let your hands sit at your sides. Push your shoulders back and your chest forward. Even if you’re not terribly talkative because of your shyness, that doesn’t mean your partner needs to feel alone when they’re speaking with you. You can engage nonverbally in a conversation simply by registering the same emotions the speaker’s having in a given moment.  If your partner smiles or laughs, you should smile or laugh along. If they’re discussing something concerning, register their worry on your face. This will ensure your partner that you’re still engaged with them, not withdrawn into your own world. Even if you’re not terribly verbal, there are many nonverbal ways in which you can interact with your partner, giving the impression that they’re having more of a give and take with you than they actually are. Some ways to nonverbally engage in a communication include:  Smiling or laughing at appropriate moments Maintaining eye contact Nodding along Shy people often want to create more physical space between themselves and...

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Устанавливайте зрительный контакт с партнером. Не скрещивайте руки и ноги. Копируйте выражение лица партнера во время разговора. Выражайте активную невербальную обратную связь, когда слушаете. Склоняйтесь вперед.


Shy people sometimes feel more comfortable exploring social connections on the internet. The ability to self edit and manage impressions may increase his sense of control, thus reducing anxiety.  Social networking sites allow shy people to explore relationships, without the pressure to immediately respond often inherent in face to face communication. When the nature of the conversation is personal, be sure to private message him. He may be uncomfortable having sensitive, personal information available to all of his connections. This both breaks the ice online and provides a topic to help externalize. Being online provides the perfect opportunity to share videos, photos, games, or general knowledge. Avoid beginning any conversation, even those online, with deeply personal information or questions. Even online, he may withdraw if he becomes too uncomfortable. Making yourself increasingly vulnerable will help him feel safe to do the same. Ask him to also share, if he doesn't open up on his own.  It is appropriate to ask for reciprocation, but it doesn't need to be measured by a standard definition of equal. Take his boundaries and limitations into consideration. What may be a minor disclosure to you may have taken him well outside his comfort zone. Take your own vulnerabilities into account. If you don't think he's really going to reciprocate, you don't have to completely lay yourself bare.

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Общайтесь посредством электронной почты и социальных сетей. Найдите общий интерес, чтобы начать беседу. Расскажите о себе, чтобы перейти к обсуждению личной информации.


Shy people tend to focus on the self and feelings of inadequacy. By diverting attention to the external, he may become less guarded and communicate more freely. Feelings of shame will increase shyness. Discussing events or subjects related to the environment decrease the likelihood of unintentionally shaming him. Shy people are very self-aware and often avoid making large hand motions and facial expressions in uncomfortable conversations. Increased use of gestures and facial expressions may be an indication of decreased self-awareness. Getting too personal too quickly may cause him to become overwhelmed and emotionally detach. This is particularly useful when the conversation doesn't feel very natural. Working on something together will establish a structured flow of communication, reducing the pressure of figuring out what to say and when. Playing a game is a great way to focus attention externally. For example, you might ask, "Do you want to play a game to help pass the time?" He will likely ask what game, so be prepared to answer. If he recommends a different game, don't worry about not knowing how to play. Instructing you how to play the game is a great opportunity for him to become comfortable with the dialogue. Only attempt this after the communication becomes more natural and maintaining conversation requires less effort. You'll know you've reached this point when you realize the conversation has been flowing for several minutes without thinking about how to keep him talking. A good question to get him talking about himself is "How do you like to spend your free time?" You can then follow this up with questions about what he enjoys about his pastimes.  If he seems resistant, revert to the external and try to transition again after he appears comfortable again. If you haven't been able to make the transition after a few attempts, tell him you've really enjoyed the activity and schedule another a time to play again. This will give him additional time to become comfortable with your interactions.

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Сосредоточьтесь на внешних аспектах. Продолжайте уделять внимание внешним аспектам, пока разговор не станет более естественным и оживленным. Увлеките человека занятием. Перейдите к личным аспектам.


Shyness has been the focus of many studies over the years. This is how the advantages of being shy have come about. Find studies that support the good in being shy and write down what resonates more with you. As new research is published about shyness, you will receive an email from Google News.  You will need to put in keywords for the Google News alerts. Some of the keywords you may want to use are: shy studies, shy research, shyness benefits, and benefits of being shy. Request to receive the alert as soon as it is available to receive encouragements throughout the day. Adjust the keywords used in Google News Alerts as you see more phrases used in research that have to do with shyness research. You can have as many keywords as you would like, so put in as many as you can come up with to make sure you don’t miss anything. You may be able to participate in the research or simply learn about what they have found in their studies. Usually, universities will have professors and student assistants looking for volunteers to help with data collection or information gathering. It's a great way to use your shyness to help yourself and others.

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Зайдите в Интернет и почитайте, в чем преимущества быть застенчивым. Начните использовать Google News Alert, чтобы следить за новейшими исследованиями застенчивости. Свяжитесь с местным университетом, который изучает проблему стеснительности.


Siberian Huskies are notorious for being difficult to train. They are a pack dog with a hierarchical order of leadership and, therefore, are stubborn, strong-willed, and independent. Because huskies have natural behavioral traits that can be destructive if not properly trained, it is important to get an early start on minimizing bad behavior to establish a foundation for a well-behaved dog.  It is important to have knowledge of a Siberian Husky’s temperament. Confidence and a strong-will are important qualities to have as an owner to establish obedience in your dog. Huskies will only respect or listen to commands coming from a strong leader. Treating your husky as an equal is not a good idea because huskies are hierarchical pack dogs and only follow leaders. You must demonstrate yourself as the leader at all times, whether that is eating first, entering doorways before your dog, or making your husky move out of your way, it is important to establish this tiered relationship. Sometimes huskies become aggressive in an attempt to establish a pecking order of leadership by biting, posturing, or engaging in other violent behaviors. In this case, demonstrating your dominance as the leader is imperative to curbing this behavior. Permitting your husky to continue this behavior or not addressing will only encourage stronger aggression towards other people and dogs. Siberian Huskies sometimes engage in behavior that is very natural for them but unwanted by people. The leader position will also provide you the authority to train your husky not to engage in bad behavior such as jumping, digging, biting, and chewing. A Husky will only obey the leader. Good manners are the foundation for a well-behaved dog. Providing tasty treats and using an encouraging voice is an effective combination for your husky to repeat good behavior. This is called “positive reinforcement” or “respect training.”  Make sure to quickly dish out rewards so that your husky understands which behavior to replicate. Waiting too long will only confuse...

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Станьте "альфа"-вожаком. Поощряйте и вознаграждайте хорошее поведение. Дисциплинируйте лайку не прибегая к насилию. Разработайте список полезных команд для лайки. Будьте последовательны и уравновешены во время дрессировки. Разработайте определенные правила и старайтесь их придерживаться. Уделяйте упражнениям не менее тридцати минут в день для того, чтобы сжечь избыток энергии в дополнение к игровому времени.


Sick cats will sleep more. If your cat doesn't have other signs of illness, such as vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, or obvious swellings, then keep him/her under observation. If symptoms develop, get him/her checked by a vet. If your cat isn't showing other symptoms, monitor him/her for 24 hours (of course, it's fine to get her checked by a vet before this if you are worried). If he/she enters a second day of excessive tiredness then it's time to take him/her to the vet clinic. Use a rectal thermometer to check your cat's temperature. However, if she gets distressed it is best to stop and leave this to your veterinarian. 99.5 to 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit is a normal temperature range, while anything over 102.5 is regarded as raised, and over 103 is feverish.Take your cat to the vet if it has a fever. A feverish cat usually sleeps heavily, may refuse food, and often has a dull coat that sticks out at odd angles. Its nose and ears may be dry and warm when you touch them with fingers at normal body temperature. While touching the ears is an inaccurate way of checking temperature, if the cat's ears feel cool then it is unlikely he/she has a fever. Pay attention to: how often your cat uses the tray, if it has difficulty, if blood or mucus is in the urine, or if the feces are hard and nugget-like.If the cat has had diarrhea, but continues to strain or has constipation (signaled by the hard dry feces) take it to the vet. Repeated straining and not passing urine, or the presence of blood, should trigger an urgent call to the vet. Male cats are prone to urinary problems where they have difficulty passing water. The signs include visiting the tray frequently, and perhaps even squatting outside the tray. The cat may squat for several minutes or keep getting up and moving to a new spot then squatting again. If possible, check to see if he/she produced any urine (is the patch wet or dry?) and if he/she did, check for blood. If you have noticed that your cat has not been eating much, or has been eating more than...

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Уделите внимание тому, сколько кошка спит. Проверьте, нет ли у кошки жара. Следите за переменами в привычках пользования туалетным лотком. Обратите внимание на изменение аппетита. Проверьте кошку на предмет обезвоживания. Следите за весом кошки и очертаниями ее тела. Проверяйте состояние шерсти животного.


Sick of painstakingly flossing with your bare hands? A helpful tool called a floss threader can make it easier to get the floss behind your braces. The threader looks similar to a small plastic needle, and it can be used to floss. It’s the same way you would thread a sewing needle. Insert the plastic needle under the archwire of your braces and pull the floss through. Now that it’s in position, grab the floss in your hands and floss down between the teeth. Pull the floss out and repeat with the same threader. The threader is useful for making it easier to get the floss into the correct position without scraping up your fingers. Be careful when you apply the pressure to get in between your teeth — go gently with a back and forth movement.

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Если вам надоело продевать нить вручную, попробуйте воспользоваться "продевателем" зубной нити. Проденьте кусочек зубной нити в ушко "продевателя". Воспользуйтесь зубной нитью как обычно.


Sickle cell anemia is inherited, so it's present at birth and can be life-threatening to babies and young children due to hyposplenism (reduced spleen function), which increases their risk of getting serious infections. Antibiotics, usually penicillin, are commonly given to infants and young children (but also adults in some cases), to help prevent bacterial infections.  Infants with sickle cell anemia can begin taking antibiotics at about 2 months old and often continue for the first 5 years of life. Infants need to take liquid penicillin, whereas older children and adults can take the pills — usually twice daily. The most common life-threatening infection related to sickle cell anemia is bacterial pneumonia. In addition to often feeling tired and fatigued from lack of oxygen in your bloodstream, episodes of severe pain are commonly experienced by people with sickle cell anemia. To manage these periodic episodes of pain, often called sickle cell crises, take over-the-counter medications such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) for a day or so until the crisis resolves itself. The painful episodes can last for a few hours or even a few weeks at a time.  Moderate-to-severe pain occurs when the sickle-shaped red blood cells reduce or block bloodflow within the smaller blood vessels in the chest, abdomen and limbs. The pain tends to be felt more in the joints and bones —  in other words, it's typically a deeper pain a than superficial one. For especially severe episodes that last for more than a few days, your doctor might prescribe a stronger medication, such as opiate drugs. Applying heating pads or moist herbal bags to your body during painful sickle cell episodes might help as the heat tends to open up (dilate) blood vessels and allow the sickle-shaped red blood cells to pass through. Moist heat is a better choice over electric heating pads because it tends not to dry out your skin. Use microwavable bags filled with some type of grain (bulgur wheat or rice), herbs and essential oils. ...

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Используйте антибиотики, особенно для лечения маленьких детей. Принимайте обезболивающие средства. Прикладывайте во время криза теплые компрессы к проблемным местам, чтобы снизить боль. Принимайте пищевые добавки с фолиевой кислотой. Принимайте гидроксикарбамид (гидроксимочевину). Пройдите стандартные обследования и анализы. Снимайте усталость с помощью кислородной терапии. Посоветуйтесь с врачом относительно переливания крови. Проконсультируйтесь с врачом насчет сравнительно новой терапии оксидом азота. Подумайте о возможности пересадки костного мозга.


Side leg raises, hip raises and squat kicks should all be part of a hip-enhancing exercise regimen. The mac-daddy of hip-widening exercises may be the side lunge with dumbbells. This is a beefed-up version of a traditional lunge that allows for more resistance, and therefore, more potential muscle growth and hip width.  Plant your feet a little more than two feet apart.  Turn your toes out slightly.  Bend your right knee and come down into a lunge position. Your left leg will be completely straight and act as a pivot   Come down until your thigh is parallel to the ground. Clench the butt muscle  Then using hip power, push yourself back up, straightening your right leg.  Do not put your feet back together.  You are going to maintain the 2-foot distance between your feet during the entirety of this exercise.  Now, lunge down to the other side. Come down until your knee is bent at a 90-degree angle and then push back up. Again, straighten your legs and keep both feet in place.  This posture protects your knees, lets you keep tension on the muscles better and use heavier resistance. Add two dumbbells.  Hold one dumbbell in each hand.  As you lunge down to the right, the right-hand dumbbell should be on the outside of your right hip. The left-hand dumbbell should be held in front of your body down between your legs. Reverse your hand positions for the other side--left dumbbell on the outside of your left hip as you lunge to the left, right dumbbell down in between your legs. There are many yoga poses designed to open your hips. This will build muscle and allow for greater flexibility, which in return will make other hip exercises easier. The Frog, the Pigeon, the Lizard and the Cow Face are all poses you'll want to get familiar with. You can get bigger hips (and a larger derriere) by simply sitting.  According to a study published in the journal Cell Physiology, researchers determined that the pressure placed on the buttocks and hips from too much sitting can generate significant fat build-up in those areas. ...

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Делайте упражнения для бедер. Займитесь йогой. Сидите на попе. Родите. Подумайте об операции. Подождите.


Side-sleepers are more prone to drooling during the night simply because gravity is causing the mouth to open and allowing drool to pool on your pillow. Try sleeping on your back and tucking yourself in so that you do not shift around during the night. If you can't sleep without laying on your side, trying propping yourself in a more vertical position to encourage your mouth to close and create a better air flow. The main reason that people drool is that their nasal sinuses are clogged. As a result, they end up breathing through their mouth and drooling in the process.  Try applying sinus-clearing products like Vick's Vaporub and Tiger Balm directly under your nose to loosen clogged nostrils. Smell essential oils such as Eucalyptus and Rose before going to bed to clear sinuses and soothe yourself to sleep. Take a hot, steamy shower before bed to allow the pure vapors to cleanse your sinuses. Untreated conditions can cause post nasal drip and excess saliva while you sleep. Excess saliva can be a symptom of many different medications. Read the warning label and ask your doctor about potential side effects of your medications.

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Спите на спине. Подложите повыше подушку. Дышите через нос. Лечите воспаления носовых пазух и аллергии как только они появляются. Выясните, может ли быть так, что какое-нибудь из принимаемых вами лекарств вызывает избыточное выделение слюны.


Sift the flour into a large mixing bowl. If your recipe calls for more flour, simply increase the proportions. Make sure that the baking powder is fresh. If the baking powder is not fresh, your self-rising flour will not work as well. Take a look at your recipe. If your recipe already contains salt, about ¼ teaspoon (1.4 g) of salt added to your all-purpose flour will do. If your recipe does not contain salt, bump it up to ½ teaspoon (2.8 g) of salt. These ingredients require a little extra raising power. The baking soda (in addition to the baking powder) will give them just that. If you are not baking with buttermilk, cocoa, or yogurt, you do not need to add the baking soda. Use a whisk or fork to mix them together. Keep in mind, however, that store-bought self-rising flour is made from a slightly different wheat. Whatever you are baking will not be quite as tender. You should be able to use your homemade self-rising flour for a variety of recipes calling for standard self-rising flour, including biscuits and dumplings. Note the expiration date on your baking powder. This is when your self-rising flour will expire too. Copy the expiration date from your baking soda into your self-rising flour container.

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Возьмите 1 стакан (150 гр) муки. Добавьте 1½ чайных ложки свежего пекарского порошка. Добавьте ¼ чайной ложки пищевой соды, если в вашем рецепте требуется добавить кефир, какао или йогурт. Добавьте от ¼ до ½ чайных ложки соли. Просейте все ингредиенты вместе и хорошо перемешайте. Используйте полученную муку в своем рецепте. Храните остатки самоподнимающейся муки в герметичном контейнере.


Sift the flour, corn starch, and salt into a medium mixing bowl. Stir well to combine. If desired, you could sift the combined dry ingredients a second time to remove any lumps that formed during the mixing process. The second sift is not strictly necessary, though. Pour the water into the dry ingredients. Whisk it into the mixture until a smooth batter forms. Continue whisking and beating the batter for a few minutes to work out any lumps. The batter should be as smooth as possible before you continue. Pour the oil into a medium frying pan. Place the pan on the stove over medium heat.  If you don't want to use vegetable oil, you could grease the pan with nonstick cooking spray, instead. Turn the pan to spread the oil across the bottom. When the oil is hot enough, it should spread without difficulty. Scoop up 1/4 cup (60 ml) or less of the batter, then carefully pour it into the center of the pan.  Working quickly, rotate the pan to spread the batter into a thin, wide circle. Alternatively, you could spread the batter with the back of the ladle or with a moist pastry brush. Cook the wrapper for several minutes. As soon as the edges begin peeling up, remove the wrapper from the pan using a spatula or fork.  Neither side should brown, but both sides should be set. If the top does not appear set when the edges begin rising, carefully flip the wrapper over to the other side and cook it for an additional few seconds before removing it completely. Pour and cook the remaining batter, following the same procedure. Continue until you no longer have any batter left.  Stack the finished wrappers on top of one another, placing wax paper or parchment paper in between layers to prevent them from sticking together. Cover the entire stack with a damp paper towel to prevent the wrappers from drying out. These wrappers are best when used immediately, but if necessary, you can store them in airtight containers in your refrigerator for several days.  Keep the layers separated during refrigeration. Note that you may need to...

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Смешайте сухие ингредиенты. Налейте воду в сухие ингредиенты. Нагрейте масло. Выложите тесто на сковороду. Готовьте, пока блинчик не подсохнет. Проделайте ту же процедуру с оставшимся тестом. Используйте их по мере необходимости.


Sift together the rice flour, starch, and salt into a large mixing bowl. Gently toss the ingredients together using a wooden spoon. After combining the ingredients, consider sifting them again to remove any lumps that may have formed during the mixing process. Place the eggs, vegetable oil, and water into a separate medium mixing bowl. Whisk until evenly combined. While not strictly necessary, it's a good idea to lightly beat the eggs (enough to combine the whites and yolks) before adding the oil and water. Doing so makes it easier to evenly distribute the whites and yolks. Form a well with the dry mixture, then pour the liquid mixture into that well. Gradually combine the two mixtures with a wooden spoon until evenly mixed. After mixing the two sets, continue beating them with a whisk until nearly all of the lumps are gone. The batter must be as smooth as possible. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in your refrigerator for approximately one hour. Chilling the batter will thicken it slightly, but it should still be a liquid batter instead of a solid dough. Spray a medium nonstick frying pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set the pan onto the stove over medium heat.  If necessary, you could add a little oil to the pan instead of using cooking spray. Only add 1 tsp (5 ml) or so, however; adding too much oil can give the wrappers an undesirable greasy texture and taste. Allow the pan to heat up for 30 to 60 seconds before continuing. Scoop up approximately 1/4 cup (60 ml) of the chilled batter, then carefully ladle it into the center of the pan. Since the batter is thick, it may not spread out far on its own. Use the back of the ladle to swirl the batter around, forming a very thin film over the bottom of the pan. Cook the film for a couple of minutes. As soon as it sets and forms a solid wrapper, carefully lift it off from the bottom of the pan using a spatula or fork. You should not attempt to flip the wrapper over while cooking it. Note that neither side of the wrapper should brown, either. Ladle...

TL;DR in Russian:

Смешайте сухие ингредиенты. Смешайте жидкие ингредиенты. Смешайте все вместе. Накройте миску пищевой пленкой и поставьте в холодильник примерно на один час. Нагрейте сковороду среднего размера. Налейте тесто на горячую сковороду. Готовьте до тех пор, пока блинчик не подсохнет. Проделайте ту же процедуру с оставшимся тестом. Блинчики лучше всего использовать сразу после приготовления.


Sight-seeing is a common practice for travelers. Think about the transportation, admittance and other costs related specifically to these trips. Most monuments, parks, and museums are free of charge but some may cost a small amount money. Research these sights beforehand so you can factor them into your budget. Look up pre-packaged sight-seeing tours in your destination. They may be the most cost-efficient and thorough way to see a locale’s major sights. If you’re planning on attending amusement parks, enjoying the local nightlife, or taking in a show, factor these costs into your budget. You may want to create a rough schedule of your daily entertainment plans so you can research them ahead of time.  Use sites like Yelp and TripAdvisor to research local entertainment and get an idea of the costs ahead of time. Consider getting a AAA membership. They offer travel discounts at restaurants and entertainment venues. Many travelers purchase gifts for others other souvenirs for themselves. It will be difficult to determine the costs ahead of time so make a budget you can stick to. Make a list of the people you intend to purchase gifts for ahead of time and try to assign a rough dollar amount.

TL;DR in Russian:

Определитесь со стоимостью посещения достопримечательностей. Определите стоимость развлечений. Учтите стоимость сувениров.


Sign into your account, scroll to the bottom of the page, click Contact Us and then click Call Us. You'll be given a service code to enter, as well as the estimated wait time.

TL;DR in Russian:

Получите сервисный код для более быстрого обслуживания.


Sign up for classes at a local university or community college. You may also want to look into taking courses at a school specifically geared toward languages; these often offer intensive programs that are designed to help you learn a foreign language quickly. Check online for course opportunities as well, since they're often less expensive than in-person options.  Do your Italian homework. There's no sense in taking a language class unless you're going to do all of the homework and exercises. They may seem tedious, but they're absolutely necessary, since learning a brand new language takes hours and hours of practice. Participate in class discussions. Raise your hand a lot to answer the instructor's questions. Speaking out loud as often as possible and getting feedback on your pronunciation will help you improve much faster than if you listen quietly in the back of the classroom. Companies like Rosetta Stone offer software to help you learn languages quickly and on your own time. These language packages have an audio component so you can hear Italian pronunciation and practice it yourself, too. Language software can be expensive, so look into buying a used CD collection or going in on it with a friend who wants to learn Italian, too. Having one-on-one instruction is invaluable when it comes to learning a new language. Hire a tutor to help you excel in the classes you are taking. Even if you aren't taking classes, consider meeting with a language tutor a few times a week so that he or she may provide the instruction you need to effectively learn Italian.  Check your university's message boards for graduate students or others proficient in Italian who may advertise tutoring services. Your university's language department may also have a list of tutors available for students. If you aren't affiliated with a university, look online for people advertising tutoring services. You can work with someone who is actually in Italy by using Skype or another online video program.

TL;DR in Russian:

Запишитесь на курсы итальянского языка. Купите компьютерную программу для изучения итальянского языка. Наймите репетитора.