In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: There's a thin line between showing your interest and intruding. It's important to navigate this process with tact to avoid causing any undue emotional stress to your half-siblings or yourself. If your initial contact is met with silence, should you keep trying or throw in the towel? It may be smart to make several attempts just in case previous messages or emails were lost or went to a spam folder. However, if you don't receive a reply after a few tries, this might be a sign that your half-siblings aren't interested in meeting you. Even if they do seem interested initially, there's still a possibility that the connection could fall flat. Try not to read too much into their interest early on to prevent feeling overly disappointment when they suddenly stop returning messages or calls. You made a brave decision to reach out to your half-siblings who don't know you. You had no idea how you would be received, but you still took the initiative. It's perfectly acceptable to feel angry, hurt, or disappointed. However, don't allow these feelings to make you think any less of yourself. Keep in mind that your half-siblings don't actually know you. Therefore, their rejection is likely related to their own fear or surprise of your existence than any concerns about who you are as a person. If you have loved ones that value your presence in their lives, cherish their relationships. And, tell yourself, "It's their loss." Keep in mind that even if they are not ready for contact now, they might be ready for contact down the road. Make sure that they have your contact information and that they know the door is still open if they want to contact you later on. Despite understanding that the rejection wasn't personal, you still might be deeply affected by it. Seeing a professional during this time can help you come to terms with this loss and move on with your life. Perhaps you are an only child who just learned that you had siblings, and you'd hoped for a joyous first meeting that led to deep and lasting bonds. Or, perhaps you've just suffered the loss of a parent and needed someone to mourn with. Consult with a professional counselor who can help you sort through your feelings and cope with the rejection.
Summary: Decide if you should be persistent or give up. Feel your feelings, but don't take rejection personally. Talk to a counselor.

If the attacker is trying to punch you or grab you from the front, put your hands on your forehead in a "Not in the face!" sort of gesture and your arms tight on your body. This may look like a weak defensive position, but that is to your advantage since it brings your opponent's guard down. In addition, this position protects your face and your ribs, two places you'll likely want to protect. Both left-to-right and back-to-front, keep your feet diagonal from each other in a kind of martial-arts stance. This will lessen your likelihood of getting knocked or pushed over. You stand the best chance of winning a fight and getting away if you stay upright. Avoid taking the scuffle to the ground at all costs. Look at their hands. If they were about to attack with their hands, they would have their hands out. However, if they are concealing a weapon, they will have them hidden or at their side. If you're attacked by a person with a knife or a gun, you need to try to avoid confrontation and get away. If it's impossible to avoid a fight, you need to end the confrontation with a high-impact attack as quickly as possible, then run for help. Unless your attacker is making it impossible, trying to get away is the only guarantee of your safety. If you can avoid a fight, avoid it and run away. Remember to never turn your back on an opponent. If you do this the opponent will use this as a chance to attack.
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One-sentence summary -- Guard your face. Stand with a wide base. Assess your assailant. Take the defensive posture of running.

Q: You can use cardstock or matte or glossy photo print paper for the main material of the bookmark. Both options come in a variety of colors and patterns to choose from to fit your unique style, or use whatever extra material you have in your own home. Your bookmark needs to have a solid base, like cardboard, to give the bookmark some structure and to keep it from bending. Thick cardstock or papers do not always need a cardboard base, but thin construction paper or regular printer paper will need a solid base. Look to see what you already have in your home. Use cardboard from a cereal box, an old shoe box, or a moving box. Decorating your bookmark is not only the most fun part of the process, but it also gives you the opportunity to be creative and make your bookmark more unique and personal. Many decorative items can be already found in your home. Buttons, brooches, and even costume jewelry can make creative toppers for bookmarks, and they provide an opportunity to add a bit of your personality. Pictures of family, friends, and pets add an extra personalized touch to your bookmark and make for special gifts. Stencils can help you add your own drawings or lettering. Stencils come in a wide-variety, from animals to calligraphy. Before you start cutting, measure the height and width of your main material and the base cardboard to your desired size, making sure all sides are equal. Trace the measured outline of your bookmark on your main material to create a stencil for cutting. If you want to put a design on both sides of the bookmark, cut out two pieces of paper to fasten to the front and back of the cardboard base. After determining the size of your bookmark, measure your chosen designs, either pictures or stencils, to fit the area. Scissors are useful for cutting long strips of paper for the body of the bookmark. An x-acto knife is useful for cutting out stencils or other fine, delicate edges or corners. Without gluing anything yet, place your decorations, stencils, or pictures where you'd like them on the final product. If you are drawing your own design, use pencil. This gives you the opportunity to move things around or try out different layouts before making anything permanent. It's time for your bookmark to take shape, so start by gluing your main material of paper to your cardboard base. Let everything dry before attaching your decorations. Rubber cement works great on paper, cardboard, and pictures. But hot glue is ideal for attaching your buttons, brooches, and other hard plastic or metal toppers. Once the glue from the main material and base are dry, glue on any pictures, stencil cutouts, or decorative toppers that you'd like. Again, let these materials dry before using the bookmark or moving on to the next step. When all the glue is dry, color in any designs or stenciling that you may have drawn. If there are any corners or areas that need more glue, apply carefully and let dry.
A: Decide what main material you want to use. Pick your decorations. Determine the dimensions. Cut out your bookmark and decorations. Arrange your decorations. Attach your decorations.

Problem: Article: If you prefer your salad dressings a little sweeter, you will enjoy this strawberry vinaigrette. Add some walnuts and slice up apple and you've got a mighty fine salad. If you are making a salad with soba noodles, this miso vinaigrette is the way to go. Your guests will be begging for your recipe. This unique vinaigrette is mouth wateringly good. Throw in some green beans and cherry tomatoes to give this salad an extra boost of veggie goodness.
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Try some delicious strawberry vinaigrette. Try a salty miso vinaigrette. Expand your horizons and enjoy curry soy vinaigrette on a salad.