context: How to be stubborn
Be firm about your demands.
If you want to be stubborn, then you have to know how to be firm about what you want. If you can't say what you want clearly, calmly, and with confidence, then you won't be able to be truly stubborn.
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next sentence for the context: However, if people see that you're really serious about what you want, then they'll be much less likely to try to change your mind or to think you're a pushover. Look people in the eye when you say what you want.

context: A large beer bong is being held by a man. he
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next sentence for the context: lifts the bong and begins to drink the beer quickly, draining it from the glass as fast as he can.

context: How to make red velvet molten lava cakes
Preheat the oven to 450 fahrenheit or 230 celsius.
Place the cooking rack in the middle position of the oven.
Grease 4 6-ounce ramekins with non-stick cooking spray.
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next sentence for the context: Melt the white chocolate and butter on a double boiler. Stir well with a rubber spatula until it's fully melted and is smooth.

context: How to tell a guy that you're not allowed to date
Ask your parents why.
You might be aware of your parents' rule, but not fully aware of the reasons for why your parents have this rule. Understanding why your parents have created this rule will help you explore your feelings, as well as communicate to your guy why you cannot date.
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Parents create such rules because they are worried about your safety and well-being. They do not want to see you with a broken heart, or they might be worried about you being sexually active.