Q: Put the lid on the blender and turn it on to a high speed for around a minute. Keep processing it until any herbs are finely chopped and the vinegar and oil emulsify slightly to combine. Pulse the blender once or twice more once it's done to catch any herbs that haven't been cut fully. Transfer your meat into a fitting zip-lock bag and carefully pour over your prepared marinade. Seal the bag firmly and use your hands to massage the steak slightly, so as to make sure the marinade is covering all of the meat. If you do not have or don't want to use a zip-lock bag, you can put your steak in a small bowl and cover it with the marinade. You may need to turn the steak over as you let it marinate to make sure all sides are evenly coated. Put the zip-lock bag with your marinade and steak into the refrigerator for at least two hours to begin marinating. The acid in the vinegar will start eating into the meat, breaking it down and tenderizing it while adding more flavor. You can leave your steak in the marinade for longer to give it more flavor. However, if left too long, the acid will break down the steak too much and ruin the structure of it. Don't leave the steak marinating for more than 6 hours.
A: Blend your marinade until it is fully combined. Place your steak and marinade in a zip-lock bag. Let the round steak marinate for at least 2 hours in the fridge.

Q: If you're unable to get out of your living situation, seek space whenever possible. Try to spend as much time away from home as possible for your own mental health. You can spend time at public places. You can, for example, bring your laptop to a coffee shop and browse the internet for an afternoon. Spend time with friends. If you're unhappy being at home, go to a friend's house for a night or invite people to go out on the town with you. This is sometimes not easy to do, especially if the controlling person is a parent or a spouse. However, work on getting your own money and finances together. You do not want to be dependent on a controlling person financially, as this will rob you of a lot of independence. You should also protect yourself emotionally. Do not reveal your deepest feelings and secrets to a controlling person. They may use these things to control you later on. Keep your own friends group and support system in tact. You may need to move out if the situation has gotten out of control. You can try staying with a family member or friend. Let the controller know you're not interested in having a relationship with them any longer. It can help to think about what you would advise someone else in your situation to do. Imagine someone else coming to you and outlining these problems. Would you tell them to leave? Think about what you would gain by ending the relationship. Would you have significantly less stress in your life? Would you be able to better focus on your own goals? Think about why you're staying. Do you feel sorry for the person? Often, a sense of guilt keeps people in negative relationships. After moving out, this may be a good option. Controlling people are very good at manipulation. A controlling person may continue to cause you stress even after you're no longer sharing a home with them. Consider avoiding events they will be attending, blocking their phone number, and not seeing them again in the future. Controlling people can sometimes get dangerous. If someone is preventing you from leaving physically, or if someone is harassing after you've moved out, report the behavior to the police. If you are a minor in a controlling situation, contact a family law attorney. Many family law attorneys will offer consultation for free if you're being abused. You can look into legal emancipation if you need to escape an abusive situation.
A: Stay out of your home as much as possible. Avoid dependence on a controlling person. End the relationship, if necessary. Consider cutting off contact. Contact the authorities, if necessary.

Q: Before you start preparing the bread, get your oven up and running. The cutting process doesn't take very long. Also, bread is delicate, so keep the oven set to the lowest possible temperature to avoid scorching it. Higher temperature settings can dry the bread faster. It isn't a bad idea if you're hoping to make the bread super crispy or are cooking bigger chunks. However, it increases your chances of burning smaller pieces. If you're using a whole loaf or something you baked yourself, you will need to break it down a little first. Make as many slices as you think you will need for your recipe. Try to keep the slices as uniform as possible so they dry evenly later. An average slice of bread equals about half a cup (17.50 g) of cubes or a third of a cup (30 g) of breadcrumbs. Pre-sliced bread is perfectly fine to use and will save you a little time.
A: Preheat the oven to 250F (121C). Cut the bread into 12in (1.3cm) slices if you're using a whole loaf.

Q: Being aware of your non-assertive response to criticism is important because these behaviors are likely not acceptable, just as a violent response is unacceptable. If you notice any of these behaviors after receiving criticism, pause, remove yourself from the situation if possible, and calm down until your responses have stopped. Becoming defensive Withdrawing Internalizing anger and stewing over the criticism Shutting down Retaliating with anger or blame Ideally, you'll respond assertively to criticism, the most balanced response possible, meaning that you can distinguish between constructive and destructive criticism and respond appropriately. Rather than get defensive, place blame, yell at the other person, or turn the blame back to them, you accept the criticism for what it is and move on with no negative feelings. Responding assertively doesn't mean that you agree with the criticizer. Rather, it means you don't have an emotional attachment to the criticism and respond appropriately. If the criticism is constructive and valid, your assertive response might simply be to accept the criticism or to accept it and openly agree with the other person, which shows self-confidence and willingness to change your behavior. Another assertive response is to ask, "why do you say that?" in a non-accusatory way. This indicates a genuine interest in their thought process and how you're being received. You might also disagree and say, "No, I do not always forget to empty the recycle bin, although I do forget on occasion. Not always, though." This shows that you take responsibility for your actions, but not sweeping generalizations. You are under no obligation to accept criticism. However, you might find there is a kernel of truth in what was said, you might actually agree with everything that was said, or none of it. As long as you're being honest with yourself about the content of the criticism, these are perfectly legitimate responses. Listen to what the other person has to say they might offer an insight or perspective that you hadn't considered. Pay attention to what they're saying, not the tone of their voice, and don't tune them out because you're uncomfortable being criticized. After they've spoken, ask follow up questions to clarify any points that you might be confused about. This demonstrates that you earnestly listened and are considering what was said. Make sure that your questions aren't antagonistic or designed to prove the speaker wrong. Usually criticism is constructive and not intended to hurt the recipient. Don't take the criticism personally it isn't a character attack. Instead, understand that it's likely addressing a specific action or behavior or yours, and doesn't reflect on you as a person. One great technique is to look for the positive. Whether the criticism is valid or not, there is always something positive to be found. Say your boss criticizes you for not arranging the files in a way that they think makes sense. Sure, hearing that might feel rotten, but rather than take it personally, look for the positive you get to develop an even better filing system that will universally work for everyone. Another good way to not take criticism personally is to turn the meat of the criticism into "if" language. Ask yourself what the main point of the criticism was. Then, ask, "if" this were true, for example, if it were true that you were always late, how could you improve the situation? This allows you to emotionally distance yourself from the criticism and tackle the actual issue, if there is one.
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Avoid a non-assertive response. Respond assertively. Agree with all, part, or none of it. Listen and ask questions. Don't take it personally.