Although giving your crush the cold shoulder (or playing hard to get) can work out sometimes, it can often backfire and can make your crush think you're mean. Recess and lunch are perfect for spending time with him. Sit next to him during lunchtime, or invite him to play a game with you during recess. If you are feeling extra brave, ask your crush if he would like to spend time with you outside of school. This will give you a better chance of talking with him one-on-one. Ask your crush what their favorite books, movies, or activities are. If you and your crush share similar interests, talking about the things you both like can be a great way to bond and connect. If you and your crush don't have many common interests, that's ok. Try asking him (nicely) why he likes the things he does -- for example, if you don't particularly care for baseball but your crush is a baseball fanatic, ask him what things he likes best about the sport. Don't pretend to like certain things just because your crush likes them. While it can be nice to show some curiosity in your crush's interests, remember that you don't need to have everything in common in order for him to like you. Faking interests or trying to change your personality can leave you feeling uncomfortable or unhappy, and if you appear uncomfortable or unhappy it might make your crush feel uncomfortable too (which might make him less likely to return your affections).

Summary: Be nice to him. Choose appropriate times to interact with your crush. Ask your crush personal questions. Be yourself.

. Respect starts with you. Respect yourself by knowing your rights as an individual and allowing yourself to make choices. Respecting yourself means enacting boundaries that acknowledge your health and needs. You are responsible for yourself and your own actions and feelings, and nobody else's. This means that you can say "No" to people who ask you for something without feeling guilty or mean. If someone is disrespecting you and not seeing your intrinsic value as a person, you have the right to say something, such as, "Please don't speak to me that way" or, "I'd like you not to touch me." If you want people to treat you with kindness, treat other people with kindness. If you want people to talk to you calmly, talk to others calmly. When you notice something you dislike in someone else, ensure that you don't treat people in that same way. Instead, extend the kind of words and behaviors you'd like people to give you. For example, if someone is yelling at you, respond to them in a calm and understanding voice. It can be hard to be respectful of other people's views if you cannot relate to them. For example, if you're in conflict with someone, imagine what it would be like to have their experiences and feelings. This can help you understand their point of view better and respond in a more empathetic way. Empathy is a skill that increases with practice. The more you try to understand others, the better you will become at relating to them. For example, if you're unclear about something or disagree with someone, ask them to clarify or give you an example. You don't have to like someone to treat them with respect. You simply have to acknowledge their basic worth as a human being, no matter who they are or how they are treating you. If you're upset or angry with someone, they still deserve respect. If you're struggling to control your temper and hold back mean or upsetting words, try taking a few deep breaths. Delay your words so that you can gain a sense of calm first.

Summary: Practice self-respect Treat others how you want to be treated. Put yourself into other people's shoes. Acknowledge each person's intrinsic value.

Place in the freezer. Use as needed.

Summary: Put the ginger that you want to keep into a vacuum seal bag. Vacuum the pack with the vacuum sealer. Label and date.

After you remove the pan from the packaging, do a thorough wash to remove all the dust and particles. Products may also come in contact with bacteria and chemicals during manufacturing and shipping, so it's important to clean your pan to make sure it is safe for cooking. Use paper towels or a clean dish towel to thoroughly dry the pan after washing and rinsing it. Extreme temperature changeslike putting a hot pan directly into cold watercan damage the nonstick coating and may even shatter the pan. While it may be tempting to quickly wash your dishes after cooking, it's best to wait until your ceramic pan is cool before doing so.
Summary: Wash ceramic pans in warm, soapy water before the first use. Allow ceramic pans to cool completely before washing them.