Q: To preserve the temperature of the steak, it's a great idea to serve it on warm plates. Simply put oven-safe plates in the still-warm (but turned off) oven for 2-5 minutes, and remove them carefully with oven mitts. Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
A: Serve the steak on warm plates.

Q: Our gestures often communicate messages more powerfully than words. Remember that body language plays an important role in social interactions. Be wary and take time to reflect on messages you give others through your posture, eye contact, and facial expressions. If you are avoiding eye contact, standing far away, or crossing your arms, you are likely telling others that you don't want to interact. Adopt a confident pose, and smile a bit more, Make frequent eye contact with people you are talking to; stand tall and unfold your arms. This way you are certainly more likely to create a good impression on people you speak to. Watch their body language closely and consider why they are better at interacting with others socially. Observe their posture, their gestures, their facial expressions, and how often they make eye contact. Consider how you might replicate or improve upon your own body language while talking to people. Determine 'how well' the people you're observing know each other. This is important because the body language shared among close friends who are talking differs completely from that displayed by two complete strangers even in an ordinary setting. Mentally take notes about what you see and observe. This will both guide and help you to become more aware of your own body language. Try not to focus too much on yourself and making adjustments in the moments, though. Focus on the people with whom you're interacting and practice new skills with yourself or a close friend later. Home is often the best place to start learning something new because you won't be as inhibited in a familiar setting. You could try making a video of yourself in conversation with your family members, and then consider how you can improve your body language. You could also practice non-verbal gesturing in front of a mirror. Enlist the help of family members you are close to, or even close friends- this is another effective approach, as they can give you honest useful feedback that no one else would. Some other tips include 'pulling back' your shoulders, keeping your spine straight, and your chin up, parallel to the floor. One of the best things about practicing at home is that it's obviously a private and a low-pressure environment. Don't be shy! It just you and the mirror! Have fun trying out different types of body language signs and gestures. A smile is universally known to be a great way to show you are open to others, and makes people feel at ease. Just focusing on smiling when you meet people will make things a little easier. Work on making more eye contact as you get comfortable with it. Don't stare people in the eye, especially if you're uncomfortable with it because that could prove annoying. Whenever you think about eye contact, make yourself look at someone in the eye for just about 3-5 seconds only. As this gets easier, you'll be natural about it. If you're not right next to someone, look at their earlobe, or the spot right between their eyes. This is faking it, but people won't be able to tell the difference. If you're nervous making eye contact, some social psychologists suggest that you practice doing with people on TV. Put on the news and try keeping eye contact with the anchor. You'll feel more confident with the way you look. Spending a little extra time on making sure you like the way you look and feel confident about yourself will make all other social situations easier to be in. Develop a hygiene routine, buy some new clothes or a pair of shoes you liked, and dressing your best not only improve self-confidence they make you naturally more social, too.
A: Pay attention to your body language. Observe how other people behave in social situations. Improve your non-verbal communication skills at home. Focus on a keeping a genuine smile right from the moment you meet a person. Practice your eye contact. Spend a little extra time on your self while getting ready to go out.

Q: A younger child may not understand what a boyfriend/girlfriend relationship is. They may just see your boyfriend as someone to have fun and play with. An older child (likely above 11 or 12) might be more aware of the relationship that you and your boyfriend have. If your children are older than 12, consider ways to talk with them about your boyfriend. You may want to discuss with your children about your boyfriend before they meet in person. If your children are really little, like four years old or less, they may not have much interaction with your boyfriend other than to play, and that's okay. Don't make it awkward by trying too hard. If you share too much too soon, it may make your child, and your boyfriend, confused about what's really going on. For your younger kids, you may want to introduce him as "your friend." Younger kids have a limited understanding of your relationship on a romantic level. Keep it simple when giving an introduction. For your teenage kids, you may want to be direct and introduce your boyfriend and your teen by first names. Keep the conversation light. If your older kids have questions, allow them to share their feelings after the meeting with your boyfriend is over. You don't need to explicitly state that your boyfriend is "your boyfriend" or "your special friend." When your boyfriend meets your kids, allow your kids to be as they are normally when they meet with your friends or relatives. Don't make them act in a strange or new manner that they may not be used to doing. Do not make your children hug your boyfriend hello or goodbye. A handshake is appropriate, but you want your child to be secure about their personal space. Let the child decide when they are ready to display affection. Giving a false impression of who you and your children are may make it more difficult for your boyfriend to trust you and see how you truly are. Allow interactions between you, your kids, and your boyfriend to flow naturally. Provide your children reassurance if they appear concerned when meeting your boyfriend.
A: Be mindful of your child's age when making introductions. Introduce your boyfriend in a straightforward manner. Allow your children to act like themselves.

Q: Soften the paint by soaking it with some hot, soapy water or a stronger solvent. Gently cover the paint with a soapy water mixture made of 1 cup (240ml) of hot water and 141 teaspoon (1.24.9ml) of mild dish soap. You could also use a solvent such as vinegar, acetone, or WD-40. Put the soapy water in a spray bottle so you can easily spritz your carpet. Allow the solvent to sit on the paint for approximately 20 minutes. Use a putty knife or some sort of blade to push down into the carpet, and scrape away at the paint. Continue to add your solvent solution and scrape away at the paint. Every once in a while, blot the area with a clean towel to absorb any dissolved and loosened paint. Remember, try to scrape from the outside of the stain toward the center. You don't want to spread the paint any further from the spot that is already stained. If there is a lot of paint on your carpet, use a stiff-bristled brush to loosen the paint. If the paint is particularly stubborn, consider using a steam iron to steam the stained area from above. Don't place the iron on the paint and carpet. Simply hold the iron over the carpet and allow the steam to further loosen the paint. If steam doesn't work, use a harsher product like acetone or hydrogen peroxide. Continue to use a putty knife to scrape away at the paint. Use clean paper towels or rags to blot the area dry. You could also lay a few layers of towels or rags over the affected area, place a heavy object on top of the towels, and allow the area to dry overnight. Once the area is completely dried, consider vacuuming the area to pick up any loose pieces of paint either onto of the carpet, or in between the carpet fibers.
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Saturate and loosen the paint. Scrape at the paint stain. Add steam to the stain. Dry the area.