If someone begins to talk to you, try to keep your answers short and to the point. Providing very little information or encouragement will let them know that you are not interested in a long chat. However, do listen carefully in case they say something of importance to you. Avoiding eye contact will make your classmates less likely to approach you for conversation. Instead of looking directly at one person, try to skim the room with your eyes. Being a loner doesn't mean that you can't provide a reaction to what someone says to you. If a person is talking and you feel like offering your sympathy, do so. In fact, introverts are often known for their emotional awareness. Noncommittal responses such as, "Uh-huh," and, "Mm-hm," often signal to other people that you are not engaged in the conversation. This will usually lead to a talk being cut short. Instead of hanging around in the hallways or outside of the school to socialize, make your way to your ride home. The sooner that you get home, the sooner you can recharge in peace and privacy. If you take this same action every day it will become a routine and your classmates will know what to expect. You may want to time your arrival at the bus carefully, otherwise you could end up sitting and waiting for it to fill up. Cell phones are generally not allowed in the classroom. However, you may be able to bring your headphones and wear them in the cafeteria and other public spaces. You can also use your phone in permitted areas. Getting on a library computer also sends a message that you want your space. Just make sure that you are still aware of your surroundings as you immerse yourself in technology. For example, watch where you are walking as you make your way around campus. Find a place to sit away from others in the cafeteria. Try to walk on the edges of the hallway away from where people are congregating. Don't hang around in the classroom immediately after class. The fewer people you encounter, the fewer random conversations and forced social interactions you will have. It is a common misconception that all loners are shy. Many loners are perfectly fine in social situations, they just prefer to avoid them if possible. Loners can often be classified as introverts at heart. Get to know your school environment and look for a few places that you can escape to during the day for some privacy and solitude. This is especially important to do if you find your classroom time to be mentally draining. Escaping in this way shows that you are a loner by choice, not by circumstance. If one of your fellow students questions you about your habit of disappearing, simply tell them that sometimes you prefer to be alone. Look for places currently not in use, such as the school theater or empty classrooms. Instead of attending the seasonal dance with a large group, go by yourself or not at all. You could always spend that time pursuing a hobby that you enjoy, such as painting. If you attend a function requiring tickets, purchase the seats around you to ensure your solitude. If someone makes a big deal about you not going to a particular event, just remind yourself that your peers are busy with their own lives, so everything will blow over rather quickly. This is not a necessity, as it may make you feel like less of a 'true' loner. However, everyone needs help on occasion and having a few classmates you can turn to for assistance is never a bad idea. Just remember to return any favors as soon as possible so that you don't feel indebted to anyone. Just because you are a loner in high school doesn't mean that you can't have friends or a social life outside of that space either. If you have a best friend from childhood, who goes to a different school, look to that person for support.

Summary: Keep conversations brief. Head directly to the bus after school. Use technology as a distraction. Stay away from crowded areas. Find a private space of your own. Avoid major social events. Locate one or two trusted confidantes.

You can get to Google from any web browser, including Safari, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox. Android: If you have a Samsung phone or tablet, tap the icon labeled Internet or Samsung Internet. If you have another model, tap Chrome, Browser, Web, or something similar. iPhone and iPad: Tap the Safari icon, which looks like a compass, at the bottom of the home screen to launch your web browser. Mac: Your computer comes with the Safari web browser. You can launch it by clicking the compass icon on the Dock, which usually runs along the bottom of the screen. Windows 10: Your PC comes with Microsoft's Edge browser. You can open it by clicking the Windows logo at the bottom-left corner of the screen, and then clicking the Microsoft Edge tile on the menu. Windows 8 and earlier: You can use Internet Explorer to browse the web. You'll find its blue "e" icon in your Start menu. The address bar is the bar that runs along the top of the web browser. If you're using a phone or tablet, tap the address bar to spring open the keyboard and start typing. On a computer, click the address bar to start typing. Google.ca can be used for Canadian users. If you're using a phone or tablet, tap the Search or Enter button on your keyboard instead. Your web browser will now load Google's homepage. For example, if you're looking for a place to eat in Oakland, you could type "best restaurants in Oakland." You can search for individual words ("veganism," "Bermuda"), phrases ("tropical storms of 1998," "monstera plant care"), questions ("how many people live in Oregon?", "how much water should I drink?"), and more. If you're more comfortable speaking your search terms, click or tap the microphone icon to launch Search by Voice, follow the on-screen instructions to give Google access to your microphone, and then say aloud what you're looking for. This searches for the text you entered and displays the results in a list. If you've found a website, image, video, or other information that looks like what you want, click or tap it to open in your browser. To return to the list of search results, click or tap your browser's back button (usually a left-arrow at the top-left corner). Search results appear differently depending on what you're looking for. For example, if you searched for a word that appears in the dictionary, you may find the definition and usage information at the top of the results. If you searched for a specific location, a map might appear. If you scroll down through the first page and don't find what you're looking for, click or tap Next at the bottom to move to the next page of results. The most relevant results are usually on the first few pages of search results. If you don't see the sort of information you're looking for, just edit what you typed in the blank at the top of the screen and try again. You can always make your search more specific, or even more broad if the results are too narrow. For example, instead of searching "best restaurants in Oakland," you could try "best Chinese food in Oakland 2020" instead. To learn about getting better search results, see the Refining the Results method.

Summary: Open a web browser on your computer, phone, or tablet. Type www.google.com into the address bar. Press Enter or Return. Type what you're looking for into the typing area. Click Google Search or tap the magnifying glass. Click or tap a result to view it. Rephrase your search to get different results.

If you have somewhere to hang your jeans to dry, do so. Jeans fade less when hung up to dry. To prevent wrinkling, hang jeans up by the belt loops. If you need to use a dryer for any reason, such as needing the jeans dry right away, use the lowest heat setting possible. The higher the heat setting, the more likely the jeans are to fade. Never dry jeans outside on a clothing rack. Direct sunlight can cause jeans to fade. Always dry jeans inside, away from open windows or other sources of direct sunlight. If your jeans get dirty or start to smell, do not immediately throw them back in the wash. You can mist the jeans to remove an unwanted smell instead. You should only wash jeans every 4 to 5 weeks. Take a spray bottle. Fill it up halfway with cold water and halfway with vodka. Mist your jeans and then place them in the freezer overnight to reduce the smell.
Summary: Let jeans air dry when possible. Use dryers only at the lowest heat settings possible. Keep your jeans away from direct sunlight when hanging them. Mist instead of washing on occasion.