Q: It's the blue chat bubble icon with a white lightning bolt inside. You'll find it on your home screen or in the app drawer (Android). If you're not signed in, follow the on-screen instructions to sign in now. It's the icon that looks like a bullet list at the bottom of the screen. It's to the right of the large blue circle. It's near the top of the screen. This displays a list of everyone who's active on Messenger. If a friend is online, you'll see a green circle on top of their profile image.
A: Open Facebook Messenger. Tap the contacts icon. Tap Active.

Q: One of the best ways to show your parents that you're responsible is to do as well as possible in school. That means studying for tests, getting all of your homework done, and turning in reports and projects on time. If they know that you take your school work seriously without them having to push you, they can start to see that you're ready for extra responsibilities, such as staying home alone. If you're having trouble with a certain subject in school, show you're responsible by asking for help. See if your teacher can meet with you after school, or ask about how you might get a tutor. You can also ask your parents or siblings for help if it's a subject that they know something about. If you get a poor grade on a test or report, be honest with your parents about it. Try to explain why you didn't do as well on it as you hoped. If you don't try to hide a bad grade from them, your parents will know that they can trust you. Doing household tasks without having to be reminded is another way to show your parents how responsible you are. They will definitely notice if you make your bed or take out the garbage without them having to nag you. If you have trouble remembering your chores, make a chart of all the things you have to do and when you have to do them, so you can hang it in your room as a reminder. If your parents ask you and your siblings to do a certain task, such as help bring the groceries in from the car, you can score points by volunteering. You can also make a big impression by doings chores that you haven't been asked to do. For example, if you notice that the yard is covered with leaves, rake the lawn so your parents don't have to do it. When you're parents are busy with housework or other tasks, you might offer to watch your younger sibling(s) or help them with their homework to remind them how responsible you are. If you have family pets, it's a good idea to help care for them too. Take the dog for a walk when he needs to go, refill the cat's water dish when it's empty, or clean the bird's cage when you notice that it's dirty. Your parents will see you as responsible if they know that you follow the rules that they've set. Make sure to follow all of them without complaining too much. For example, If your parents tell you that you're only allowed a certain amount of time on the internet each day, don't try to sneak extra time or whine about how your friends can go online whenever they want. Be respectful of the rules, so your parents know that you respect them. If there are certain rules that you need to bend on occasion, talk to your parents about them. For example, if you're supposed to go to bed at a certain time but the movie or sporting event that you wanted to watch won't be over yet, ask your parents if they can make an exception that one night. Your parents may not want to leave you alone because they want to spend quality time with you. Maybe they're heading to the movies, and they'd like you to come along. Their feelings might be hurt if you tell them you'd rather stay home by yourself. Making time for your parents could increase the chance they let you stay home in the future. When your parents ask you to come with them to an event or activity that you find interesting, say yes! Maybe they'll let you stay behind when they go to a more boring event later on.
A: Do well in school. Complete your chores. Obey the rules. Spend quality time with your parents.

Q: When pronouncing German words, try to hold your mouth fairly tightly shut when talking. This is how native Germans speak. Germans have visible tension in their mouth and pull their lips to the side when they pronounce words. Sometimes non-native speakers of German will hold their mouths too slack, especially their lower lips. Too loose of a lower lip, and you will not sound German. You will look like you're chewing gum, and your accent will be obvious! When saying sit in German, it's important that you understand that an "s" in German doesn't sound like an English "s." When the letter "s" appears in front of a vowel, you need to pronounce the German consonant "s" like you would pronounce the English "z." Thus, the "s" at the start of the word "sitzen" should be pronounced like an English "z." The German sound "z" is not voiced as strongly in German as it is in English, though. Be aware that the way you pronounce the letter "s" is different though when it appears at the end of a word instead of at the front. The sound at the end is a hissing sound of an "s." That is also the case when a double "s" appears in the middle of a word. When the German letter "z" is in the middle of a word (as with sitzen), it is pronounced as an English "ts" sound.
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Hold your mouth correctly. Pronounce consonants correctly in German.