Article: It is no secret to you that your school has a lot of rules. Whether you agree with them or not, they are still expected to be followed. Before doing something that could get you into trouble, think through the situation and decide if the risk is worth the consequences if you get caught. A common complaint amongst teachers is that students do not attempt to do their work. This leads to a defiant and ineffective classroom and a frustrated teacher. If you want to stay on the teacher's good side, complete all of your assignments on time and turn them in. For example, if you have a book report due, get it done on time (or early) instead of asking to turn it in late. All schools have policies in place. Common ones include things like tobacco bans, bans on weapons, dress codes, or attendance policies. These policies must be followed by each and every student. If you fail to follow these polices, you will get into trouble. For example, if you bring alcohol onto school grounds, you will certainly get in trouble. Conflict with other students can lead to trouble. Whether it escalates to a physical fight or simply causes class disruptions, these conflicts are not amusing for your teachers. If you make an effort to get along with your fellow students, you can avoid these conflicts entirely.
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Realize that there are consequences for breaking rules. Make an effort to do your work. Follow school policies. Get along with other students.
Article: . Don't try to change who you are or what you like to impress a girl. If she likes you, let it be because you're totally you. It'll only disappoint you both if you pretend to be someone different to make her like you. Approach your crush with confidence and say "Hi, my name is __! What's your name?" Try to find common ground with her. For example, you could tell her about a movie you just saw, and then ask her what kind of movies she likes. Being genuinely funny encourages others to feel comfortable around you. Whether you're a jokester or a master of irony, approaching your girl with humor will help make you both feel at ease. Using humor can also offset any natural awkwardness or shyness you have. For example, if you're kind of a klutz, play it up! Laughing about your own flaws helps others relate to you. Stay positive with your humor. If you base being funny around tearing other people down, you hurt others and you damage your own image. Girls usually like to talk about themselves, what they like, what they hate, what they find super cheesy. Ask her where she got her cool shoes, or ask her to tell you about something she does for fun. Once you've asked her questions, let her talk! You won't be able learn about her if you're always interrupting or zoning out. Plus, being respectful while she expresses herself is a good way to show her you're a nice guy. Before you take the plunge and ask her out for a real date, hang out with her in a group of your friends. Try suggesting you all go to the mall or to a movie. If you are both in the same club or society, that will give you even more time to hang out and lots to talk about. Watch how she reacts with other people in your group. Does she try to sit closer to you? Is she flirty with someone else? This will help you gauge whether she's into you as more than a friend. It's great to do these things in person if you can, like hanging out together at a mutual friend's house. But you can also watch the same TV show together in your own homes and text or message about it. This will give you something to talk about.
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Be yourself Strike up a conversation. Use humor. Ask her questions about herself. Hang out with her in a group. Watch TV or movies with her.
Article: Keep the mint in a single layer with as little overlap as possible. Mint leaves will dry more evenly if kept in a single layer since each leaf will receive the same amount of heat as the others. Leaves that are in stacks or piles will need to be stirred during the process, and some may finish drying out well before others. Place the dehydrator tray back into the dehydrator and turn the device onto the lowest temperature setting available. A low amount of heat is all that you need to dry mint and similar herbs. If your dehydrator does not have a thermostat, you should check the device more often during the dehydrating process to prevent the leaves from burning. Remove any unnecessary trays before you begin. Doing so will clear more room for larger leaves and increase the overall amount of air circulation the mint leaves receive. Check the mint every five minutes or so. Remove the mint from the device as soon as it appears dry. The edges should begin curling up and the leaves should look crispy yet green.
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Spread the mint leaves out on a dehydrator tray. Switch the dehydrator onto the lowest setting. Dehydrate until dry.