Problem: Article: Illness is the golden standard of getting out of something, because people can't question how you feel. Beware that some people might be suspicious if the sickness was unknown until just before the activity. Use an illness that is easy to recover from and doesn't bring on too many questions. Things like a 24 hour stomach virus or a migraine work well because real recovery is quick. That way you can show up the next day as if nothing happened. Sickness may still be the best way to get out of school or work, because you are allotted sick days. However, you may use up a valuable sick day that you later need when you are truly unable to get out of bed. This a very common reason for avoiding plans. Even if you do not have work, you can tell the person that you are swamped with paperwork or tests to study for. Most people will not probe you too much. Additionally, telling people that work or school is the problem will shift the blame from you to your boss or teacher. If the plan was to meet a friend or coworker, call them up and say, "I'm sorry, I've got too much work to do. Can we raincheck?" You might be trying to get out of something with your parents. Try saying, "Dad, I just feel like I need to study more for the math test. I really want to get a good grade." It helps if you actually have a test or paper coming up. Even if you don't end up studying, at least you won't get caught in a lie if your parents happen to check with your teachers. This excuse works well if you are invited to dinner, a show, or a weekend trip. Even if the activity requires only transportation, you might still claim that you need to cut back on train or gas expenses. Note that the person may offer to buy the ticket for you or pay for your drinks. If this is the case, say, "I wouldn't feel comfortable with that. I need to be frugal and stay home a little more." Your spouse, child or parent needs a nurse for the night. You may need to fill your spouse in on the lie so that they can cover for you in the future. This only works if you received a written invitation. If that is the case, wait for the reminder to break the news. Let the organizer know that you did not get the first invitation and made other plans. Be careful with email invites. Some people use applications that allow them to see if a receiver has opened an email. If you do something poorly, or show disinterest, people might stop asking you to do it. This may be at work, school, or in social environments. If your boss gives you task you don't like, find clever ways to avoid doing it. Spend more time on something you like doing, wait until the last minute to do it, or turn it in late. Avoid showing enthusiasm when you complete your assignment. Consistent social invitations may be harder to get out of. Show up late to the events and leave early. Spend most of the time on your cell phone so you don't have to talk to anyone. The host may stop inviting you if you are boring enough. We use many machines in the 21st century. Sometimes things break. Use the technology around you to get out of something. Point to transportation problems. Try saying that your car won't start or that there's been a train accident. This can either buy you some extra time or completely prevent you from doing something. Blame your phone or computer. Phones and computers have difficulties often enough that you can use this excuse at least once. Say that your computer broke down or your phone won't turn on. Get out of something by leaving, not showing up, or not doing whatever you had to do. Don't say anything, just act like everything is fine. This, of course, may have negative consequences.
Summary: Say that you are sick. Say that you have too much work. Say that you're broke. Say that you need to take care of someone else who is sick. Wait until you receive the reminder from the organizer to cancel. Slack off. Say you're having technical difficulties. Avoid the situation completely.

Problem: Article: A good temperament is one of the most important features in a horse. Search the wooden railing and walls in the stable for any signs of kick marks and chewing. These indicate an unruly horse or a bad temperament. Avoid purchasing a bad-tempered horse unless you are an experienced rider and trainer. If the owner doesn't offer to show you the stables, ask them to give you a tour. Bring a knowledgeable friend with you to meet the horse and view its stall if you are not an experienced horse owner. Ask the owner of the horse if you can brush, lead, saddle, and bridle it. This is a good way to observe how it responds to being handled. If you are unable to saddle and bridle the horse, it is best not to proceed with the purchase, unless you plan to train the horse yourself. Check for any blemishes on the horse while you brush it. If you are concerned about any marks, ask a vet to give you a second opinion. If the horse seems nervous around you, ask the owner to stand beside you to help settle the horse. Ride the horse slowly at first to give you and the horse time to get to know each other. Once you feel comfortable on the horse, attempt to turn in different directions and increase the pace to watch how the horse acts in different situations. Look for a horse that responds quickly and accurately to your aids and is comfortable in different situations. Ride the horse in a ring at first and then venture to open fields, trails, and roads. This allows you to observe how the horse responds to different environments. This is a great way to find out about any injuries, diseases, or infections that you are unaware of and can assist you in making an informed purchasing decision. An examination will usually between cost between $150 and $600. Contact your local equine vet to make an appointment. If you are buying an expensive horse or a competitive horse, ask for an examination that includes x-rays.
Summary: Check the horse's stall for damage. Handle the horse from the ground to assess its basic temperament. Ride the horse to observe how it moves and responds to guidance. Ask a vet to conduct a pre-purchase exam on the horse.

Problem: Article: This app usually looks like a speech bubble icon. You can find it on your home screen or Apps menu. It will open a drop-down menu. This will open your message settings on a new page. It's at the bottom of the menu. It's at the bottom of the Multimedia Messages menu. It will open your options on a drop-down menu. This will prevent your SMS text messages from automatically converting to MMS. If you send pictures, audio or video in Messages, it will still convert and send as an MMS. When this option is turned off, your Galaxy will stop automatically downloading the contents of incoming MMS messages. You can still open the message in the in the Messages app, and manually download its contents.
Summary:
Open the Messages app on your Galaxy. Tap the icon on the top-right. Tap Settings on the drop-down menu. Tap More settings. Tap Multimedia messages. Tap Set restrictions. Select Restricted in the drop-down. Slide the Auto retrieve switch to .