INPUT ARTICLE: Article: It's quite possible that the reason your student hasn't learned to swim until now is because of a fear of the water or drowning. If this is the case, it's important that your student shares this information with you so that you know how to adjust your teaching styles. For example, you might need to spend more time helping the student get used to just being in the water, or just getting their face wet, if they have a fear of the water. If a person has a fear of water, they are often told that there is nothing to be afraid of. Since they are afraid, simply telling them not to be afraid can cause you to lose credibility in their eyes. Establishing trust outside of the water, where they feel more comfortable, can help your adult student trust you and feel more confident in following your directions in the water. Start lessons outside the pool by helping them learn how to stretch properly before swim lessons. Be sure to give your student breaks if they seem overly nervous or anxious. Ask your student to enter the shallow end of the pool and remain standing there in ankle-deep water. They can walk around, splash, or stand still whatever they are most comfortable with. Let them stay for as long as they like. Alternatively, the student may sit on the edge of the pool and dangle their legs in the water. Once they are more comfortable, ask them to bend down and splash their face with water. The majority of their body is still outside of the water, but getting their face wet at this point can be quite helpful in overcoming fear. Children learning how to swim may need more supervision in this area. For an adult learner, give them the freedom to move around as they choose, doing whatever they feel comfortable with. Many adult swimming learners may have a slight fear of the water, which is why they never learned when they were younger. Try to get them to realize that their head will float in the water as this can be an immediate stress reliever for some students. Put your hand several inches under their face in the water and ask them to make their face reach your hand without using force just by letting their face drift down. They will realize that this is impossible. Explaining the logic behind how buoyancy works may be beneficial for adult learners. Often, more information can be comforting to adults. One of the first things adult swimmers need to do is to get comfortable with putting their faces in the water. Once they do this, the rest will come much more quickly. Try to get the students to sing into the water. This will make them expel air into the water and show them what it feels like to exhale bubbles while their faces are underwater. Ask the student to hold their breath and then slowly lower their head so that their mouth is under water the water level should be between their mouth and nose. Remind them that they can breathe through their nose even while their mouth is submerged. Ask them to remain here for a few moments while they adjust to breathing through their nose. As they get more comfortable with this action, you can ask them to plug their nose and lower their head a bit more just for a few moments each time. Eventually, they will work their way down to fully submerging their head under water.

SUMMARY: Discuss any possible fears related to swimming. Establish trust outside the water. Instruct your student to wade into ankle-deep water. Focus on head buoyancy. Get their faces wet. Teach them to submerge their head under water.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Try to avoid bringing up the topic when your mom is busy. If she is busy, she is less likely to listen to and hear what you have to say. Instead, give her a heads up by arranging a time to talk. This way your mom knows that you need to talk to her about something important, and she can give you her full attention. You can say, for example, "Hey mom, I need to talk to you about something important. When would be a good time talk?" People are usually more open after eating a meal, so bringing up the topic after dinner may work as well. If you are uncomfortable asking your mom directly, then you can try suggesting the idea of wearing a bra. Arrange a time to go shopping with your mom. When you are approaching the bra department or store in the mall, ask if you two can go in together to check it out. Once you are in the store, ask your mom, "Do you think it is time for me to wear a bra? I kind of feel like it is time." As you approach the store you could also say, "Mom can we take a look in the bra section? I kind of think it is time for me to start wearing a bra." If you are afraid that your mom will be harsh or overly critical, or you just cannot get over your embarrassment, then try this strategy. Write a note detailing why you think you need a bra. Give her the note when she is not busy. Tell her to read the note, think about it and come talk to you afterwards. Alternatively, you could write the note and then read it to her out loud while you are alone together; for example, while you are both alone in the car or on a walk.

SUMMARY: Arrange a time to talk. Ask while you are out shopping. Write a note or send a text.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Impart the drink with a strong citrus flavor by adding a wedge of citrus. Use a sliced off piece of rind to add just a hint. A spiral or slice of rind is the most common citrus garnish, but wedges are used occasionally. The most common citrus fruits to use are lemon, lime, and orange. However, feel free to experiment with something bitter, like grapefruit. Hold the fruit in your non-dominant hand and the knife in your dominant hand. Press the tip of the knife into the top of the fruit. Gently slide the knife down the fruit until you reach the bottom. Make another cut about inch (12.7 mm) from that. Pull the wedge out of the fruit. Always use caution with sharp knives so you don't cut yourself. Cut a larger wedge if you want, but keep in mind that a larger slice adds more tartness. Squeeze a bit of the juice into the drink and then set the wedge in the glass. With a sharp knife, slice off a thin spiral from around the citrus fruit. Make sure you don't cut into the pith, the white spongy part, of the fruit, because that will impart a bitter taste. Cut the spiral strip about inch (6.35 mm) thick and four to six inches (10 to 15 cm) long. Another option is to cut an oval slice off of the citrus rind. Still be sure not to cut so deep into the fruit that you include the pith. Using a peeler rather than a knife is a faster option if you have one. Make sure that one end rests inside the drink to impart some essential oils into the drink. Alternatively, you can gently drop the rind into the drink and let it float on the surface. Gently squeeze the oval slice or the strip to add a few drops of pure citrus oil into the drink. You'll see the oil floating on top of the drink.

SUMMARY:
Choose between a wedge of fruit or a slice of rind. Cut a wedge of fruit with a sharp knife. Use a paring knife to slice off a strip of citrus rind. Drape the strip over the side of the cocktail glass.