Problem: Article: If your parents start questioning your relationship with a specific person, you could tell them that you're just friends. This may buy you some more time to keep hanging out. You could even tell them that you're romantically interested in someone else to throw them off the scent. This may be helpful if you want to date somebody who is the same sex as you but your parents don't know that you're gay or queer. If you choose to do this, be very careful about avoiding public displays of affection, like hand-holding and kissing. This is a definite gray area, but it could work if your parents haven't specifically said you can't go on group dates. Invite a whole group of friends, including the person you're going on a date with, to go to dinner, to the movies, or some other fun activity. When your parents ask about what you did while you were out, you can honestly say that you spent time with your group of friends. Tell your parents that you're going over to a friend's house and instead go out on your date. Make sure your friend knows that your parents think you are hanging out together. And make sure your friend is okay with this arrangement beforehand! This is always a little tricky, especially if your friend is going to be out somewhere they might run into your parents when you're supposed to be together. If you and your friend's parents are friends, this may not work. It would be really easy to get caught in a lie the next time they are talking. When you are making plans to see your date one-on-one, either talk in person or use an app rather than the messaging function on your phone. It's easy for your parents to access your messages but if you have private apps that are hidden, they'll be less likely to discover your plans. Check out the apps Telegram, Signal, CoverMe, Viber, and Kibo. They're all free to download, and they each offer ways to keep texts secure and private so that no one else can access them. Malls, restaurants, coffee shops, and similar places that are popular stomping grounds for your friends and family are going to be off-limits for one-on-one dates. If you do decide to go out in public, be aware of your surroundingsyou never know who could be nearby! For example, if you decide to meet at the movies, arrange to arrive and go into the theater at different times. Select seats at the back of the theater so you can be sure that no one will see you. If you or your date can drive, you could go to the next town over to spend time together.
Summary: Lie and tell your parents the person you're dating is just a friend. Hang out in groups so you can technically not break your parent's rules. Ask a friend to cover for you so you can go out on a date. Coordinate your dates through private apps to keep them secret. Stay out of public places where you might see people you know.

Problem: Article: Depending on the song's rhythm, you may need to rotate between several different striking methods in a song. Practice going from one technique to another quickly so that if a song calls for several different tones or rhythms, you can match it with the right roll or strike. While using two hands may seem useful for complex songs, it can mess with your timing. Avoid switching the tambourine back and forth between your hands for the clearest rhythm. If you're playing along to a fast song, hold the tambourine in your non-dominant hand and prop your foot on something that puts your thigh parallel to the floor, like a box or stepping stool. Strike your knee or thigh with the tambourine's shell (back side) while you play a tempo with your dominant hand. This helps make the tambourine strike louder and more pronounced. If you're trying to play along to a song you didn't write, listen for a drum, triangle, cymbal, or other percussion instruments, and try striking your tambourine to the same beat. When in doubt, this is a safe way to make sure you're playing to the right beat.
Summary: Practice transitioning between striking techniques. Play as much of the rhythm as possible on one hand. Strike your tambourine against your knee when playing fast rhythms. Play to the beat of the percussion if you don't know when to play.

Problem: Article: The first step in cleaning your clothes will be to treat any spots you've found. This is important, as washing the clothes before treating spots may make those spots set. If you do this, spots will be a lot harder to get out. Use "Spot Shot" or another stain removing product on spots you think can be removed. Consult a dry cleaner. Dry cleaners may have an idea of whether you should treat a specific spot. Think about using bleach on soiled or dirty white fabrics. Depending on the age and fabric of your clothes, you'll have to use an appropriate water temperature to wash them. If you don't, you might shrink the clothes or damage the material. Wash cottons in cold, as hot water may shrink them. Wash colored fabrics in cold water, as hot water may make them run. Consider washing pre-shrunk or synthetic fabrics in warm water. After washing your clothes, you'll need to dry them. Drying your clothes appropriately is also important in making sure you properly clean and preserve your new threads. Ultimately, if you dry your clothes improperly, you could damage them. Always make sure to dry clothes appropriately and follow the care tag on your new clothes. There are a number of materials you should never put in the dryer, including: bathing suits, bras, and certain embellishments like sequins. Hang dry any clothes or materials you have a doubt about.
Summary:
Treat any spots you may have identified. Wash your clothes using appropriate temperature water. Dry your clothes.