Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Make sure that you are a suitable candidate. Familiarize yourself with the tools of the trade. Check your state or country's requirements. Attend a bloodborne pathogens training class. Attend a First Aid/CPR class. Get a series of injections against transferable diseases.

Answer: Before you go forward with your training, first consider whether piercing is the right option for you. Body piercers must be at least 18 years old. Body piercers also need to have exceptional hand-eye coordination. If you have unsteady or shaky hands, keep in mind that this could be a hurdle you may be unable to overcome. Piercers cannot be squeamish about regularly seeing bodily fluids and body parts, and should be able to perform well under pressure. Finally, ideal piercers are outgoing and have great customer service. If you aren't very familiar with piercing tools and procedure, take some time to learn more about body piercing. It's important to have some familiarity with piercing before going on to do training or look for an apprenticeship. Use the Internet to find reputable articles and videos that discuss piercing basics. Make sure that the Internet resources are up to date and reputable so that you don't get any misinformation. Different states and countries have slightly different requirements for becoming a piercer. Though the requirements are generally similar, read over the requirements in your area to make sure that you are on the right path before enrolling in training classes or starting an apprenticeship. Before you get licensed to be a body piercer, you will need to attend several training classes. One of these is a bloodborne pathogens class, which will teach you how to protect yourself and your patrons from diseases that can be passed through needles. Make sure that the class you're taking is given by the OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), or meets their regulations. Technically you can take this course after your apprenticeship, but you may want to take it before because you will be put in situations where this type of knowledge is useful. Body piercers sometimes encounter stressful situations where patrons need medical assistance. Because of this, anyone who wishes to be a piercer is required to take a First Aid/CPR class. Try to take one given by Red Cross, the YMCA, or another reputable organization. You may decide to take this course after your apprenticeship. Do whatever works best for you. Before you do any kind of piercings, so need to get several injections against different kinds of diseases. These injections will help keep you safe and out of harms way once you start your apprenticeship.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Give your bird time to acclimate to your home. Talk to him in a soothing voice. Use slow and gentle movements when you approach your bird.

Answer: Your bird will probably need about two weeks to adjust to his new environment before you can begin taming him. Some birds will take longer, and some will need less time to acclimate. Place your bird's cage in a busy room. Intuitively, a quiet room may seem ideal. However, housing your bird in a busy room will allow him to acclimate to, and become more comfortable with, human interaction and activity. Do not place your bird's cage in the kitchen. Fumes released from nonstick appliances are toxic and potentially fatal to birds. You will know when your bird feels secure in his new environment when he does not flutter his wings when you approach him. If he sits frozen on his perch, he is not yet comfortable with you or his new environment. An important part of gaining your bird's trust is making him feel comfortable and safe when you are around. You can do this by talking to him in a soothing voice. Of course, what you talk about is not importanthe just needs to know that you are a calm and reassuring presence in his environment. Talk to him throughout the day, and especially when you change out his food and water. Birds are naturally skittish animals. Therefore, any sudden movements can frighten your bird. Slow and gentle movements will reassure your bird that you are not a threat. When you approach your bird, you should be slightly above his eye level. If you are too high above his eye level, you may scare him. Being too far below his eye level would make you appear submissive to him. It may be helpful to use a soothing voice as you approach him to make him feel even more at ease with your presence.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Choose a spot to talk. Rehearse an opening. Be persistent. Stay engaged in the conversation. Be prepared to empathize.

Answer: Finding a safe, quiet space is good for both you and him. It will make both of you feel more comfortable and open than if you were in front of other people. If you want to have friends there to help you feel more comfortable, make sure you don't make him feel attacked. Don't gang up on him, or he is likely to shut you out. Talk to him directly, rather than over the phone. This will cause him to answer quickly and directly. If you discuss it with him over the phone, he has leverage and can respond at his leisure, promoting negative conflict management. Either with a close friend, a pet, or in the mirror, prepare the first few minutes of the conversation. This can be an awkward moment for your guy and if he feels attacked, misled, or ambushed, you'll want to stay direct and emotionally neutral. This will help him feel more comfortable in opening up to you. "I feel like you've been angry at me about something, and I've been thinking about what. Can we clear the air?" "Lately, I feel like we haven't been the same. I've noticed you shutting me out, are you angry about something?" "Is something bothering you? You've been acting differently lately and I would love to help you." Do not escalate the emotional level of the conversation by showing inconsistent feelings. Stay positive and consistent to keep the conversation flowing. Remind him that you're concerned about him and that you want to help him through any conflicts he might be feeling. Show you care by using positive eye contact and by talking with your hands. Occasionally touching his hand or shoulder will encourage him to be more open. Avoid rolling your eyes at all costs! He will take this as annoyance on your part and can make him more upset with you. If he is mad, it is important that you don't get defensive. Be prepared to apologize for any mistakes you have made. You've put him on the spot and asked him to be open to sharing his anger with you, denying it or becoming aggressive may close this window in future conversations.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Make a simple syrup. Make a strawberry puree. Combine the puree with your other ingredients. Shake or stir the margaritas. Serve the margaritas.

Answer:
In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup of granulated sugar with 1/4 cup of water. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat so the mixture simmers. Cook the syrup until the sugar dissolves. Refrigerate this syrup till it's cold. It will only take a few minutes for the sugar to dissolve and create a syrup. This should make about 1/4 cup of simple syrup. Always be careful when handling hot sugar syrup since it could burn you. Wash 1 1/4 cups of strawberries and cut off the stems. Put them in a blender with 2 tablespoons of your cold simple syrup. Blend the berries and syrup until you have a smooth strawberry puree. If you'd like to leave a few chunks of strawberry for your drinks, simply pulse the berries and syrup until you have the consistency you'd like. Transfer the strawberry puree to a tall serving pitcher. Add 2 1/2 ounces of freshly squeezed lime juice, 1 ounce of orange liqueur (like Triple Sec) and 2 ounces of tequila. Stir this mixture to combine it. Taste the mixture and add more simple syrup if you'd like it sweeter. Add ice to the pitcher and stir the margaritas to chill them. Or you can pour the margarita mixture into a martini shaker. Add ice to the shaker and shake the margaritas until the sides of the shaker are cold. Avoid letting the margaritas sit in the shakers with the ice too long. The ice will begin to melt and will dilute your drinks. Fill your glasses with crushed ice or ice cubes. Pour the margaritas into your glasses. This recipe should make two margaritas. Garnish the margaritas with thinly sliced limes or strawberries and serve them immediately. Have straws available for serving. Choose thin cocktail straws since this will make the drink last longer than if you use large smoothie-sized straws.