You have the option of not giving a reason or excuse for saying no. Remember, it is your right to decline to do things, and you don't own anyone an explanation. You can simply respond, "no," but if you feel like adding more, you can still be respectful while keeping it simple. You could say, "I'm sorry, that just won't work for me." Another way to say no is simply, "No, I can't do that." If someone asks if they can buy you a drink, feel free to just say, "No, thanks." If you say no immediately, it might seem like you didn't even consider the request. In order to be respectful, take a moment to think about your answer--even if you already know what it is going to be. Take a pause, and then kindly say no. You could say, "Let me check my calendar. I believe I already have a commitment that weekend." Try counting slowly to three before responding. This way, you'll seem to be considering the request. A respectful response is not one that sounds overly negative. When turning someone down, find a way to inject a positive attitude into your words. It also helps if you use a friendly tone of voice! For example, you could say, "Wow! A cookie exchange sounds like such a fun idea! I'm sorry that I won't be able to come. It sounds like I'll be missing a good time." It's important not to sound rude. Don't say something like, "No, why would I want to do that?" Instead, be kind and gracious. Say things like, "That's so nice of you to think of me, but I'm really not interested in learning to snowshoe." You can also say, "I'm afraid I can't dog sit for you. Your puppy is cute, but I don't think my cat would agree." Make it clear that you genuinely appreciate being asked. If you have to turn someone down, express your thanks that they thought of you in the first place. You could say something like, "Thanks for considering me responsible enough to watch your kids. I'm sorry that I'm busy that evening." You can also say, "I appreciate that you think I'd make a good team captain. However, I'm more comfortable not having a leadership role." Saying no respectfully dictates that your be honest and direct. Do not give people false hope that you will be able to fulfill their request. If you can't help, say so. Instead of, "Maybe I can try to make that work," say, "I'm sorry, I have my own presentation to finish. I can't help with yours." If someone is asking you on a date and you don't want to go, make that clear. You can say, "I'm sorry, but I just don't feel a connection. I'm going to have to turn down your offer." You can kindly turn down requests by including some friendly words. Try building the other person's confidence a bit. You can say, "You've been doing great managing your new team. I'm not available to help you run the meeting, but I know you'll be just fine on your own." Maybe one of your friends wants to take your relationship to the next level. Try saying, "I know you're an awesome person. That's why I value you as a friend, and I'd love for things to stay that way."
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One-sentence summary -- Keep your explanation simple. Think before you speak. Make a positive statement. Be gracious. Show gratitude. Give a clear answer. Offer encouragement.

You may not need to delete your old email address. In fact, leaving it online with proper forwarding will help ensure that you don't miss any important emails in the months following your switch. There may be no harm in keeping an old address, especially if it's free. You can always use your old address to sign up for mailing lists and other less important accounts, which can help minimize spam on your new account. Keeping your old email account can be very useful if you need to log into an online account you set up with it that you forgot to transition to your new email. If you delete your old account before making the change, you may be locked out without the ability to manage it. You'll want to make sure that you don't miss any important messages, so leave your old account online for at least six months. Web-based email accounts will not deactivate in this time, so you'll receive all of your forwarded messages without having to log into the old address. Many email services allow you to set up an "out of office" or "vacation" message. Use this to automatically inform senders that you have a new email address. You may not want to do this if you get a lot of spam on your old account, as the spam senders will automatically see your new address. See Use Email Autoresponders for information on setting up an auto-reply. If you want to permanently delete your old email account, you can do so once you're sure everything is being sent to your new address. Remember, it may be better to leave the old account active in case you need to access another account set up with it. Deleting email accounts is permanent, and you won't be able to reactivate it once it's gone. See Delete a Google or Gmail Account for information on deleting your Gmail account. See Delete Yahoo! Accounts for instructions on deleting your Yahoo Mail account. See Close a Microsoft Account for details on deleting a Hotmail, Live, or Outlook.com mail account.
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One-sentence summary -- Decide if you want to delete your old address. Leave your address for at least six months, even if you plan to delete it. Set up an auto-responder on your old account. Delete your old address when you're sure you aren't receiving important messages on it anymore.

The reason you are in school is to learn and get a proper education, so take the energy you would normally spend thinking about your teacher and re-focus on it and also on your work. You'll see improvements in your academic performance and it will take your mind off your teacher. Thoughts frequently lead to action and visualizing something makes it more likely to occur and people will see you. Thinking about your teacher increases your chances of doing something you might later regret. Try focusing on things about your teacher that you don't like. The idea here is not to dwell on the negatives, but to remind yourself that the relationship was not as perfect as you remember it being, e.g. Age difference, appearances. Interact with your teacher in class, but do not seek them out or try to spend time with them outside of your designated class time. It just isn't right for you, especially as they are probably quite a bit older than you. It is generally okay to date a person older than you in later life, but a young person dating an older teacher is often considered inappropriate. Do not contact them on social media or try to meet with them outside of school. Respect their position as your teacher and give them the space that they need to do that job well. Making decisions in advance about how you will handle your impulses can help you to be more successful in conquering them. Think about how you'd like to act when talking to your teacher and then follow through on your plan.
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One-sentence summary -- Focus on your studies. Stop thinking about your teacher romantically. Limit your interactions with your teacher. Utilize if-then planning.

Both are acceptable for whitewashing, but they create a different look. Use old rags with the whitewashing mixes that have higher levels of paint. Apply the rags with the grain, wiping off the excess as you go, in order to use it on other sections. Use paintbrushes for a faster, more even finish. You can also apply the paint strategically to certain sections, such as the legs Keep a cloth nearby if you choose to paint. Remove paint that is applied too thickly immediately. Whitewash dries more quickly than regular paint, because it is diluted. You can shave a few hours off of the paint can directions, if it is water-based paint. You can also apply the second coat to spot fix areas that look too uneven.
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Put on a pair of rubber gloves. Grab some old rags or a paintbrush. Work slowly, moving through small sections at a time. Allow the paint to dry. Consider applying another coat, if the whitewash is too light in some sections. Allow the whitewashed wood to dry overnight.