A little white lie is just fine if you're trying to get out of an awkward conversation about religion. Tell the person you've had fun talking to them, but you've actually got to go now. Make up an excuse where the person can't reasonably follow you. For instance, if you say you're going to refill your drink, they might try to follow you. Instead, say you've got to go call home and check on things. If someone makes an awkward or offensive remark about religion, you don't have to respond in any way at all. Simply turn and walk away. This might be considered rude, but it's reasonable if it's really not the place or time to talk religion. If someone makes a religious comment, even one that annoys you, no one says you have to respond. This is especially true if it seems like an awkward time to pick up the topic. If there's not a question directed specifically at you, just let the comment go. Leave as soon as you can.

Summary: Make up an excuse to leave. Try the hard pivot technique. Let stray remarks go rather than starting an argument.

Although many airlines allow you to check in and print your boarding pass online (if you're not checking luggage), you can also choose to do so in person at the airport. Enter the airport in the section of your airline carrier, and locate their counter. When you get to the front desk, simply tell them your name and give them ID, and they should automatically print your boarding pass and ask about checked luggage. If you have multiple flights due to layovers, ask the attendant to print your boarding passes for all flights. Some do this automatically, but it is good to ask if they don't. Checked luggage must typically weigh less than 50lbs and costs about $25 to start. This varies from airline to airline though, so check your specific airline's requirements online. If you don't want to worry about checking bags, you are allowed one carry on item and one personal item - one that goes under the seat in front of you, and one stored in the overhead bins above your seat. Ask the gate attendant if your bags are small enough to bring with you as carry-ons. If you print your boarding pass online and are not checking luggage, you can bypass stopping by the airlines counter. If you have your boarding pass in hand and your carry-on luggage prepared, you can head to security. Have both your boarding pass out and a form of ID - either your driver's license or your passport (it must be your passport if you're heading out of the country) - readily available. A TSA agent will check your boarding pass to your ID, and then you must successfully pass through the security check. All of your belongings will need to be placed in bins and sent through an x-ray machine while you are being checked over in a separate machine that is able to scan the body or being examined by a wand scanner (for those with known medical devices). Airports are very picky about security, but they will also be very vocal about it. Check for signs about what to do in order to successfully pass through security, and if you're still not sure ask someone for help. Liquids and laptops must be in their own bins separate from other items. Any items (including gum and unused gum) that are found in your pockets must be placed in the bins to be scanned by the x-ray. Also, all airports will want you to place any metal objects in the bins as well (and that includes metal earrings and jewelry). Some security checkpoints require you to remove your belt, shoes and jackets; look for signs to see if your airport does as well. Some airports may ask you to remove your socks as well, but this varies. A TSA agent will guide you through the process if there happens to be an issue with something in your luggage or on yourself. Get your bags re-packed and put your shoes back on so that you can go wait for your plane in the correct terminal! Check your boarding pass for your terminal (typically a letter) and your gate (a number). There should be plenty of signs directing you to this area, but if you can't seem to locate your gate and terminal, simply ask an airport or airline employee for help. If your boarding pass does not have the terminal number (and very few don't these days), find a monitor with the flight schedules and check that instead. It's always good to arrive at the airport early so that you have time before boarding the plane, just in case you need it. Run to the bathroom, grab something to eat, or use your last few minutes of freedom to connect to the airport Wi-Fi. Boarding the plane typically begins half an hour before takeoff, so you may have plenty of time to kill. Be careful not to stray too far from your gate so that you don't miss an important announcement about your flight or early boarding opportunities. If you want, you can speak to a flight attendant at the counter of your gate about changing your seats. This is the only opportunity you have to grab a different seat or to upgrade to business or first class.

Summary: Print your boarding pass and check your luggage. Head to security. Find your gate/terminal. Hang out and wait for your plane.

Protect your surfaces from the paint or it may stain them. Make sure to cover a large area. You will be splattering the paint onto your jeans and it is likely to splatter all around your jeans as well. Lay out your tarp or newspapers to cover the area you will be working on. This method of painting jeans requires no paint brushes. Instead, you will be using your hands as a means of splattering paint onto your jeans. To protect your skin from the paint, put on a pair of disposable gloves before you get started. Pour a few ounces of fabric paint into each of your containers. There should be enough of each kind of paint to splatter the surface of your jeans on both sides. Keep in mind that you can always add more paint if you run out. Dip your gloved fingertips into the paint and hold your hand like a closed claw. Then, hold your hand over the jeans and flick paint towards the jeans as you quickly open your hand. Keep splattering your jeans with paint until you are satisfied with the design. You can change colors after you splatter an entire side of your jeans, or after splattering part of one side. Make sure to put on a clean disposable glove before dipping your fingers into a new color of paint. When you are happy with the paint design on one side of your jeans, leave the jeans to dry for one hour or more. If you turn the jeans while the paint is still wet, the paint may smudge. When you are confident that the paint is dry, turn the jeans over. Then, repeat the painting process. The paint on your jeans will need to dry completely before you can wear them. Leave them to dry overnight and then set the paint by tossing your jeans into the dryer or by using a blow dryer on them. After setting the paint, you can wear, wash, and dry your jeans as usual. Enjoy your new pair of splatter painted jeans, and all of the admiring looks and compliments you get while you are wearing them!
Summary: Cover your work area. Put on your gloves. Fill your containers with paint. Dip your gloved fingers into the paint and splatter your jeans. Change colors as desired. Wait for the paint to dry before flipping your jeans over. Let the paint dry completely before wearing the jeans.