Problem: Article: Raise your arm and hold it parallel to the floor. Either arm is fine, though it will be easiest to do your measuring with your dominant arm and use your non-dominant arm for reference. If possible, ask someone to lend you a hand. That way, they can maneuver the measuring tape while you focus on holding your arm in position and checking the resulting measurements. You always want to start with your arm away from your body rather than down at your side in order to ensure that the finished garment is comfortable and form-fitting.
Summary: Extend one arm straight out from your body.

Problem: Article: Come up with a title that conveys the purpose of your ad in as few words as possibleremember, you only have one line to work with. Something like "Garage Sale in Forest Glen, West Dallas" will let interested parties know immediately what's going on and where. If you don't want to give the name of your neighborhood in the title of your ad, one alternative is to mention where in your area you're located, as in, "Massive Garage SaleBuford County." You must fill out each of the boxes highlighted in green, including the title, in order to publish your ad. The black boxes are optional. The next part of the form is for details that indicate where exactly your sale is taking place. Put in your full street address, or simply stick to the name of your city, county, or township. Once you've done this, enter your postal code in the following box. Note that the city in which you're posting your ad will be visible whether or not you provide a specific location. As you did with the title, keep it short and sweet. Offer a brief overview of the types of items you'll have for sale. If you have any particularly rare or valuable items that you're looking to part with, feel free to list them by name. The body of your post might say something like, "Holding a huge garage sale this Saturday and Sunday at 2852 Henderson Road (the house in the middle of the cul de sac). There will be furniture, books, kitchenware, baby clothes, toys, and more!" There's no need to mention each and every item you're sellingyour buyer will get the idea. The same goes for their condition, unless you have a collection of identical items that are more or less in the same shape. Whether or not you want to list the prices of any of the items you have for sale within the ad itself is up to you. However, it can be useful for giving potential buyers an idea of how much things will cost. If you plan on setting a fixed price for all the items in your garage sale (if, for instance, everything is $5), that might be something worth explaining in your description. Pick a start time for your garage sale, along with the dates that it will be taking place. You can enter up to 3 separate dates for your event, which is useful if it will be going on all weekend. In the "posting details" section, you'll also find checkboxes that give you options for customizing your ad even further, including displaying links to other postings that you currently have up on Craigslist. At the bottom of the form, you'll see a place where you can put in your email address, phone number, and street address (if you didn't already add a specific location). Put in the email address that you check most frequently, then choose whether you want other users to be able to contact you by phone or text. When you're finished, click the "continue" button to review your ad.
Summary: Give your posting a short, straightforward title. Provide your specific location if desired. Fill out the body of your ad with a quick description of the sale. Consider providing a few sample prices in the body of your ad. Put in your date, start time, and other relevant event details. Enter any personal contact information you want to include.

Problem: Article: If he/she sits next to you in class and is a distraction, try to find another seat, if allowed. You'll find that actually listening to the teacher, no matter how boring it is, will help you understand your homework. If your teacher gives you time to do some of your homework in class, jump at the chance! Instead of chatting with your best friend, do your work and who knows, maybe your friends will start asking you for help when they don't know what to do. You will also be freeing up time after school, by having less homework. If you eat a bag of chips with a few cookies, you're wasting your money, and you are not going to feel good or be able to concentrate on your next few classes. It's also a good way to lose a few pounds for those on a diet to get slimmer before swimsuit season. Have you ever seen those kids who always seem to be writing something down in their notebooks, always raising their hands and getting every answer right? Those are their notes! They use them to look back to for studying and to answer questions with.
Summary: Stop talking to your best friend during classes. Take advantage of free time in class. Eat something healthy and filling at lunch. Take good notes!

Problem: Article: If you still live with your parents or guardian, ask them if you can go to the party. If you have strict parents, you might need to stretch the truth in order to go to the party. However, it's not responsible to lie to them. You should always be open with them; if you are caught lying, you could be grounded. You should also get a confirmation from the party's host that you are welcome to come. If you know your parents won't let you go, try one of these options: Try to convince your parents to let you go to the party for a couple of hours. You could tell them things that would put their fears at ease, such as letting them know responsible adults will be there or that you will take a friend and promise to watch out for each other. You should also promise to not engage in any illegal activities, such as underage drinking. Make sure to wear what feels comfortable or something you feel confident in. Don't be afraid to be yourself and dress the way you want. Most house parties are informal, but others have dress themes that might be fun to follow. If you know people who are planning to get dressed up for the party, coordinate with them so that you all match. Matching with your friends at a party is a good way for people to notice and talk to you. You have to be careful when traveling to a house party. Many house parties are an excuse for teenagers or college kids to drink underage. If you are a driver, consider this before traveling to the party. There is no shame in taking a cab to the party or public transportation. Your parents will appreciate your responsibility if you choose to take a cab instead of drive to a party. Respect the house you are in by picking up after yourself. You could even pay it forward by throwing away other people's trash. Remember that someone lives at this house and might live there with a family. Show your gratitude to the host and their house by cleaning up after yourself. Your actions might even inspire others to clean up after themselves as well. Be aware of how much you drink at the party. You should be able to keep an accurate count of how many drinks you've consumed. While it is not your place to tell people when they can drink or not, you should keep an eye out for anyone in need. It is common for young, inexperienced drinkers to drink a toxic amount of alcohol. If you see somebody looks too drunk, try to assist them if appropriate. You could let the drunk person's friends know this person is in need. Careful not to overstep your boundaries when getting involved with extremely intoxicated people. Some people can handle themselves more than you'd think. If you see any abuse or signs of date rape, talk to the owners of the house and take action. Get a group together to intervene. In the worst case scenario, you may need to threaten to call the police or actually make that call. Don't feel pressured to stay at the party until the very end. You can leave whenever you want. Sometimes it is best to stop in to a party for an hour and leave. This works for some people and is infuriating for others. Do whatever feels best for you. Try not to leave a mess or damage anything. Respect the host and help clean up before you leave.
Summary:
Get permission to attend the party. Get dressed for the party. Travel to the party safely. Clean up after yourself. Moderate your drinking and others. Leave when you want.