Problem: Article: Attention is the base stance for all stationary movement in the military. You will never be told to stand at ease without being told to stand at attention first. When an officer enters the room, you will hear the command, "Attention." This is a signal to assume the stance of attention. You must also assume this stance if you hear "fall in," or "squad/platoon, attention." You must automatically assume the stance of attention when an officer passes you by. Stand up if you are seated. Lift your left foot up and bring your heels together so that they're directly underneath your spine. With your heels together, angle both of your feet away from you so that your feet form a 45-degree angle. Bring your spine to wherever your right foot is located. You are not supposed to move your right foot to stand at attention. Only the left foot can shift to get into the proper stance. With your heels underneath you, puff your chest out a little and stand up straight. Do not move your head or your eyes as you do this. Keep your chin up and your eyes facing forward. Do your best to not sway or move left or right. This will make you seem like you're leaning as you're getting into the stance. Your frame must be completely erect, and you should embody a sense of confidence and strength. Relax your arms. Allow your arms to hang at your sides with your fingers curled into your palm. Place your thumbs directly on the seams of your pants, facing downwards. Your arms don't need to be completely stiff, but they do need to hug your sides as they hang down. This entire motion should take 1-2 seconds. Your elbows can be bent slightly so long as your thumbs are hugging the seams on your pants. In attention, it is essential that you don't turn your neck, move your eyes, or adjust your head. Face forward with your eyes still and don't turn to look at whoever is speaking in some other part of the room. Do not tilt your head, yawn, open your mouth, or make a face. It helps to focus your eyes on some object in front of you and stare at that until you're given the command to stand at ease. You may be given the order to stand at "parade rest" before you are given the command to stand at ease. Parade rest is an uncommon stance that is a combination of attention and at ease, although some branches of the military don't use it.
Summary: Stand at attention when given the command by an officer. Move your left foot to bring your heels together at a 45-degree angle. Stick your chest out 35in (7.612.7cm) and straighten your spine. Hang your arms at your sides with your thumbs against your seams. Keep your eyes facing forward and don't move your head.

Problem: Article: Use one or two short, concise sentences that explain your desire to end future communication. You do not owe them an explanation. Simply say that you do want to talk to them anymore. You could say, "Hey Jake, can we avoid talking for a few more weeks? I'm still processing the breakup." An example of this text could be: "Do not text or reach out to me anymore. I do not wish to have any form of communication going forward." Restate that you are no longer together and, as such, you do not want to talk to them anymore. Be clear and direct. You do not have to reply to any future texts or calls if you do not want to. An example of this text could be: "We broke up and I am not interested in getting back together. I do not want to have any form of relationship with you." State what your limits are as far as when you would be open to communicating and how often. If you feel you may one day be open to communicating with them, you could say, "I'm still not ready yet. Can we talk again in a couple months so I can process my feelings?" If you know you do not want to talk to them you could say, "If you continue texting me, I will not reply." If you've repeatedly told your ex to stop contacting you and they still haven't, talk to your parents or a counselor, and then reach out to the authorities. They can help you get a restraining order and set legal boundaries to prevent harassment. You might consider telling your ex you're considering these steps before actually taking them, to see if that makes them back off. Try saying something like "I told you I don't want to talk. If you continue texting me, I will go to the police to ask for a restraining order."
Summary:
State that you do no want to talk to them. Explain that the relationship is over. Set boundaries by explaining what you expectations are. Contact authorities if you feel unsafe.