Problem: Article: Before anything else, you must have strong skills in formal written English. Your spelling, typing, sentence structure and syntax must be practically perfect. To be a good legal transcriptionist, you will need to understand a great deal of legal terminology. Lawyers, judges and witnesses will not want to stop the proceedings so that you can ask for a spelling of a word. Creating a legal transcript is all about listening. Some forms of transcription work from an audio recording. If you are using that, you may have the benefit of being able to slow the speed of the recording or even stop and rewind. But many legal transcriptions are made from live meetings, hearings or trials. You must be able to listen and catch every word correctly. There is no formal licensing required to be a legal transcriptionist. Nevertheless, there are classes or programs that can help you. Seek out a business program at a community college, for example, or search for courses in legal transcription online. You may find courses in your local area or courses that are actually offered completely online. Courses in legal transcription will help teach you: The role of a legal transcriptionist Legal and medical terminology The law office and major types of law Laws and regulations how they are formed, enforced and interpreted Practical legal dictation exercises Typing, grammar and phonetics Stenotype how to transcribe court reporters' short forms Legal research and citations Composing and formatting transcripts, pleadings, discoveries, proceedings and evidentiary reports Using relevant technology including a foot pedal device, word processing software and other audio equipment To transcribe legal proceedings, meetings or hearings, you will need to have the proper technology. This will include whatever equipment you need to play the recordings (cassette player, MP3 player, other technology), a word processor, and a printer, at a minimum. If you want to service a wide array of clients, you need to be prepared to match whatever technology they are using. Some firms still use mini-cassette desk recorders. Other firms are using the most current voice transcription tools. You need to be ready.
Summary: Acquire good skills in formal English writing. Study legal terminology. Practice precise listening skills. Seek out formal transcription training. Invest in proper equipment.

Problem: Article: Take a deep breath and refuse to go along with what the person is suggesting. This is especially important if you are talking to an authority figure, like a boss or a parent. However, do not apologize for your refusal. Try saying, "In this case, I don't agree with you" or "No, I don't think that's the best way to do it." If you say "No" confidently and respectfully, the person is likely to be taken off-guard and accept your respect you for your opinion. Some bossy people enjoy confrontation. If this is the case, and they respond poorly to your refusal try to stay calm. Say "I understand that you feel strongly about it, but in this case, it sounds like they can't agree. After you have expressed your opinion and responded calmly, refuse to start a fight. They may become uncomfortable with silence and acquiesce or leave. Sometimes bossy people have thought things through and have good ideas. If you like their opinions, but feel as they command you rudely, you can take another tack. Respond by saying "I think that's a good idea, but it is disrespectful when you talk down to me." Consider saying "I agree that this is the best way to do things, but I don't appreciate it when you are rude or commanding with me." This is another way to stand up for yourself, without letting them dismiss you as emotional or juvenile. A person who is always disrespectful or tries to control everything you do may be a destructive force in your life. Try a more serious statement, such as "I don't like the way you treat me." At work, say "I think we should work separately on this project. I can't work well when someone is micromanaging me."
Summary: Say no. Refuse as respectfully as possible. Expect some defensiveness. Be silent. Tell them they are being disrespectful. Take some time away from the person, if they refuse to respond to these methods.

Problem: Article: Henna paste is moist when applied. After application, you need to keep that body part away from any obstructionsclothing, hair, environmental factorsso that it doesn't smear the design. The paste usually dries within 5-10 minutes, but err on the side of caution. It will take approximately half an hour before the henna paste is dry enough that you don't have to worry about smudging it. The longer the paste stays on the skin, the darker the stain will be. Let the paste dry on your skin for at least 6 hours, and consider leaving it on overnight. Don't wash it off; don't rub it off; don't accidentally brush it against anything. Once the henna paste starts to dry, coat it with a mixture of sugar and lemon juice. Leave it to soak in for a few hours, or even overnight. This will keep the paste moist for longer, making the resulting stain even darker. Fill a small bowl with lemon juice, then mix with sugar until the solution is sticky and syrupy. Use a cotton ball to blot the sugar-lemon-juice onto the dry henna. The lemon sugar helps moisturize the henna. It also serves to seal the henna and protect the design. The acidity of the lemon can also help highlight the color of the henna. Be careful not to oversaturate the henna; you just want it very slightly damp. If you use too much moisture, the dye may smear and drip especially at first. If you leave the sugar-and-lemon-juice solution on your skin overnight, it's important to wrap or otherwise protect your skin from rubbing and smearing. The warmer the body temperature, the faster the henna will stain. If you are cold, try drinking something hot before you start. Gently steaming the paste-coated area also helps impart warmth and moisture. The henna paste will flake and crumble as it dries, so consider covering up the inked area to keep the crumbs from spilling everywhere. Wrapping also helps make the stain darker by conserving heat and moisture. You can wrap the area with an elastic bandage, paper medical tape or toilet paper. Try covering the wrap with a sock to make it more secure. Try laying a piece of toilet paper over the design, then wrapping the area with an elastic bandage. If you want to use plastic wrap, be sure to wrap with toilet paper first to soak up any perspiration and to prevent smudges. Know that henna stains textiles like clothing, sheets, and towels. If you leave the paste on overnight, wrapping may protect your sheets. Some claim that wrapping is the only way to care for a henna design, but others say that you only need to wrap your ink if you've gotten extensive work done. Use room-temperature water and mild soap. Dab the stain with a gentle cloth. If you rub the design at this early stage, it might begin to fade more quickly.
Summary:
Don't touch the design directly after it's applied. Leave the henna paste on your skin for as long as possible. Use sugar and lemon juice. Try to keep your skin warm and moist. Wrap up the design. Wash off any dry henna flakes.