IN: Write the next sentence in this paragraph:
How to learn to laugh at your mistakes
Start by laughing at something from the past.
If the embarrassment and frustration of a recent mistake are too fresh on your mind, you might find it easier to laugh about a mistake you made in the past. Having some time that's passed between that event and your present state of mind could ease some of the tension you feel about making mistakes.

OUT: Think about a time in the past when you said or did something embarrassing. Step outside yourself for a moment and imagine how silly it might have looked or sounded to an outside observer.

IN: Write the next sentence in this paragraph:
How to respect your elders
Offer to provide support.
Elders often need some kind of support with simple day to day tasks. They may need help reading their mail, or they may need almost constant care due to health concerns.

OUT: Begin by letting the elder in your life know that you would like to provide help. Don't make assumptions about what the person needs or wants.

IN: Write the next sentence in this paragraph:
How to clean a rusty razor blade
Gather the required items.
You will need sea salt, white vinegar and an old toothbrush. The acidity of the white vinegar will help to remove the rust from your razor blade.

OUT:
The sea salt will act as an abrasive ingredient that aids the vinegar in removing the rust. Regular table salt is fine to use, as well, but the sea salt provides a little more grit for the scrubbing.