A back brace is of little use if worn without using proper body mechanics. You should learn to squat while lifting, mainly using the force of your legs and thighs to lift the object, rather than your back. Before lifting, assess the object to see if you should ask for help with lifting. Do not try to lift something that is likely too heavy for you. Bend at the knees and squat, getting as close to the object as possible. Tighten your stomach muscles and hug the object close to your upper body. Lift with the force of your thigh muscles. Do an opposite motion when you lay the object back down. Studies have shown that lower back pain was reduced in patients when wearing a lumbar-supporting brace than patients wearing a brace without this support. There are numerous braces out there designed for both daily routines and lifting. Make sure you purchase one that advertises lumbar support. The CDC and The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health performed a study that reports that there is not a significant amount of data that supports or disproves the benefits of a back belt. The study suggests that these belts are becoming more popular in the workplace, but cautions workers that wear them. There is no scientific findings that support that they are actually beneficial to lifting. Back belts may be covered by the company. Despite the CDC's findings, studies by the UCLA School of Public Health and the Annals of Internal Medicine have reported that people suffering from back pain have alleviated symptoms and need to use less medication when they wear lumbar back braces during physical labor. Wear your back brace at any point that you may find yourself lifting. It may take a week or two to get used to, so it is a good idea to wear it more often than not at work. You may not notice that it is on after a while and get extra support out of it.
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One-sentence summary -- Learn to lift properly. Brace your back with lumbar support. Use "Back Belts" with caution. Check your employee handbook. Be patient with your back support.

During class, write down the most important points emphasized by your teacher or professor. Write down your questions, points about the plot of the book, your opinions, your teacher or professor's opinions, and your classmates' comments. Write down the big, main points--don't get weighed down in the details. Keep all of your notes for your literature class together in one notebook or section of a binder so that you can stay organized. Here are some ways to organize your notes: Themes of the class as a whole Your own thoughts and questions Interesting points from class discussions Themes and symbols in particular books Your teacher or professor's thoughts about a book (which will be more common in college lectures than in high school class discussions) Important notes about the plot Details about the historical context of the text If your class is discussion-based, pay attention when other students are speaking. Look at the student who is speaking and practice active listening skills, including nodding at the person, absorbing what the person is saying (rather than preparing a response in your head!), and turning towards the person with open body language. Ask questions to make sure you understand what the person means. You should respond thoughtfully to your classmates' ideas and opinions, whether you agree or disagree. Everyone will enjoy the class more if the students are respectful and interested. Express your thoughts and opinions in class, and ask questions. Demonstrate to your teacher or professor that you want to succeed by going to his or her office hours and talking further about the readings. Come to class prepared to discuss the readings and to listen to the thoughts of your teacher or professor. Stay after class to ask a quick question or comment on a point you think is interesting. If you are having trouble understanding the material, reach out to your professor. He or she will be happy to help you through complicated material. When asking a question in front of the class, speak clearly and loudly. Look the person you're talking to in the eye. Don't interrupt the answer to your question. Use open-ended question, rather than questions with a "yes" or "no" answer. A good open-ended question might be, "How do race and politics interact in this novel?" Ask shorter, more specific questions, rather than long, general questions.
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One-sentence summary -- Take detailed notes. Listen and respond to other students. Engage with your teacher or professor. Ask good questions.

Bartenders are generally very vigilant about what is happening around their bar, so they will glance your way eventually. Look their way and wait for them to look back at you. Make eye contact and nod or wave to signal that you'd like to order. It will be very difficult for a bartender to see you if you stand behind seated customers at the bar, or behind the beer taps. Position yourself at an empty part of the bar where nothing will prevent the bartender from seeing you. If the bar is too crowded, wait until a spot clears and stand there once it is free. Depending on how busy things are, your server may be very rushed when you place your order. Always wait for your turn and speak respectfully. Being courteous will earn your server's appreciation and may result in better service. If the bar is very crowded, avoid making the bartender wait while you decide what to order. Know what you want before approaching the bar. If you are uncertain, glance at the beer taps or drink menu to choose your beer in advance. Bartenders are liable if they serve alcohol to minors, so it is not unlikely that they will ask to see ID to make sure that you're of legal drinking age. Always have a valid piece of identification with you when you order beer. A driver's license or passport are the best options. If you are in a country or region where tipping is custom, tip your server at least $1 no matter how much your beer costs. If you run a tab and pay for several beers at once, tip at least $1 for every beer you ordered. If you received exceptional service, it is welcome and appreciated to tip your server more. A good tip for exceptional service might be $5 for a $15 bill. Note that tipping is not a traditional practice in some places, like Australia.
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Make eye contact with the bartender and nod or wave. Stand in a clear spot in front of the bar to be seen. Be patient and polite when ordering. Decide what you want quickly if the bar is crowded. Present your ID if your server asks for it. Tip your server no less than $1 per beer, if applicable.