In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The line between being an employee and being a subcontractor can get pretty hazy in many circumstances. The sticking points tend to be the amount of control the prime contractor/employer asserts over how you do the work. If needed, consult an attorney for clarification, or contact a taxing body such as the IRS in the U.S. According to the IRS, for instance, the criteria for drawing the line between an employee and a subcontractor rests on 3 components: the amount of behavioral control the prime contractor/employer asserts (that is, how the work is done); the amount of financial control you have over the work you do; and the way in which the parties view the relationship (as per their contract and actual interactions). If you are determined to be an employee, you'll likely be eligible for benefits and workplace protections, but also be subject to tax withholding and greater control by your employer. As a subcontractor, you'll receive payment from the prime contractor, who in turn receives payment from the client. Make sure it is clearly stated in your contract when you'll be paid in relation to when the prime contractor is paid by the client. Otherwise, you might be stuck in limbo waiting to be paid for work you've already done. For instance, if the prime contractor's contract with the client states that they will be paid within 14 days of the completion of the job, your contract might state that you'll be paid within 7 days of the prime contractor receiving payment. If possible, negotiate a contract that stipulates that you'll be paid within a certain time frame (e.g., within 7 days of completing your part of the job) regardless of when or if the client pays the prime contractor. As a subcontractor, you should be given fairly wide latitude to do the job in the manner you see fit, so long as you meet the requirements of the contract. That said, some prime contractors take a more hands-on approach than others, so you should clearly discuss this beforehandand, if possible, clarify it in your contract. If you're under contract to build a website or wire a home, you may not want the prime contractor looking over your shoulder all the time. However, it is perfectly reasonable for them to keep tabs on you and make sure you're doing the work according to schedule and quality level your contract states. To make a living as a subcontractor, you need to be able to move from one job to the next without long gaps in between. The best way to guarantee steady work is to earn a great reputation for your reliability and skills. If you do this, you may end up becoming a "go-to" subcontractor for a specific prime contractor and be offered as much work as you want. If you ever decide to transition from being a subcontractor to becoming a prime contractor, having an excellent reputation in the field will serve you well in building your own client base.
Summary: Get legal confirmation that you're a subcontractor, if necessary. Establish clearly how and when you will be paid. Determine how much supervision and input the prime contractor wants. Build a great word-of-mouth reputation by excelling at your work.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: How you handle an embarrassing situation depends on what has happened to embarrass you. For example, if you did something wrong, like made an inappropriate comment to a friend, you may feel embarrassed because you should not have said what you did. But if you feel embarrassed because you did something by accident, like tripping and falling in front of a large group of people, that is a different situation. Each situation requires a slightly different approach to overcome the feelings of embarrassment. If you did something wrong, you will need to apologize for your mistake. Having to apologize might make you feel a bit more embarrassed, but it is necessary to deal with the original embarrassment and move forward. Make sure that your apology is sincere and direct. Try saying something like, "I am sorry that I did/said that. I didn't mean it. I will try to be more thoughtful in the future." After you have apologized (if it was necessary), you need to forgive yourself for what you did or said. Forgiving yourself is an important step in dealing with embarrassment because it will help you to stop beating yourself up. By forgiving yourself, you are sending yourself the message that you made an honest mistake and it is nothing to dwell on. Try telling yourself something like, "I forgive myself for what I did. I am only human and I am bound to make mistakes sometimes." While you don't want to ignore the embarrassing thing that you did or said, after you have evaluated it and dealt with the situation you should move on. You can help yourself and other move past the embarrassing thing by changing the subject or inviting them to do something else. For example, after you have apologized and forgiven yourself for saying something inappropriate to a friend, ask them if they watched the news last night. Or, pay them a compliment. Say something like, "Hey, I love your outfit. Where did you get it?"
Summary: Evaluate the situation. Apologize if necessary. Forgive yourself and stop beating yourself up. Distract yourself and others.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Whole grain cereals, fruit and low-fat dairy are all good choices for a healthy breakfast. Alternatively, you can ask the waiter or waitress not to bring the bread course at all. Avoid mayonnaise-drenched pasta salads at a salad bar and build a healthful salad with plenty of greens, colorful vegetables, lean protein and low-fat dressing. Choose low-CD alternatives like seafood, grilled vegetables or melon with prosciutto. Find out if a dish can be grilled or broiled or served with sauce on the side. Order veggie pizza and ask for less cheese. Add salsa to baked potatoes instead of butter or sour cream. Have brown rice instead of white rice.
Summary:
Choose a healthful breakfast. Ask for whole-grain rolls with the bread basket. Build smart salads. Avoid fried appetizers. Ask for changes to your main course. Ask for side dishes prepared without added fat.