After pouring in the boiling water, the oatmeal will be scalding hot for several minutes. To avoid burning your mouth, hold off on taking a bite until most of the steam has dissipated. You'll be glad you did once you get that first taste! A splash of cream or a dollop of Greek yogurt will help fresh-cooked oats cool off quicker.

Summary: Let the oatmeal cool prior to eating.

This phrase is pronounced "tayzay-voo, seel voo play." Use a long a sound (as in "ray") for "taise" and "plait," a long L 'u' sound (as in "stool") for "vous," and a long 'e' sound (as in "bee") for "s'il." The approximate meaning is "be quiet, please." Here, notice that we're using the semi-formal "vous" pronoun again. This word is used when you're addressing someone formally (speaking to someone important or older than you). It's also used for speaking to groups of people. If you wanted to say this to someone you're close to, like a friend or family member, you might say "tais-toi, s'il te plait," ("tay-twah, seel-tuh-play") which is derived from the informal tu pronoun. "Silence" is spelled the same way as the English word and means the same thing, but its pronunciation is different. This phrase is pronounced "Seelahnce, seel voo play." Use a long 'e' sound (as in "bee") and a short o sound (as in "rock") for "silence." The 'n' in "silence" should be very delicate just barely articulate it. "S'il vous plait" is pronounced the same way as above. This phrase is useful for the sorts of situations that you'd use "silence" for in English. For instance, if you're a teacher trying to get the attention of a group of students so that you can begin a demonstration, you might try using this phrase. Another way to ask someone to be quiet semi-politely is to use this phrase. This is pronounced "see voo play, swa-yah trhahnkeeluh." "S'il vous plait" is pronounced the same way as above. Use short e sounds (as in "bed") for both syllables of etre. Use a short 'o' sound (as in "rock") and a long 'e' sound (as in "bee") for "tranquille." The approximate meaning is "please make yourself quiet." The French 'r' sound you'll use in this phrase is a little tricky for English-speakers to master. You want to make a very light, "airy" 'r' sound by raising the back of your tongue to the top of your mouth without stopping the flow of air completely. This can take a little practice. See this guide for more information. This phrase is pronounced "calmay-voo, seel voo play." Use a short a sound (as in "apple") for the first syllable of "calmez," then a long a sound (as in "ray") for the second. "Vous" and "s'il vous plait" are pronounced the same way as above. The approximate meaning is "calm down, please." This phrase is useful when you're trying to get someone to be less loud but you want to avoid directly asking them to be quiet. For instance, if you're at a restaurant and you're worried that you're about to get kicked out because your friend is causing a scene, you might try this.

Summary: Use "Taisez-vous, s'il vous plait" to ask someone to please be quiet. Use "Silence, s'il vous plait" to call for quiet. Use "s'il vous plait SOYEZ tranquille" to ask someone to quiet down. Use "calmez vous, s'il vous plait" for someone who is too agitated.

Go over each side of the wheel. Look along the rims. Confirm that the tires are evenly placed over the rims. Adjust if necessary. First, find their recommended air pressure, which should appear on the tire itself. Then remove their caps and fasten your bike bump to the valve. Inflate them slowly so you don't go over the recommended air pressure and burst your tire by accident. Once the tires are inflated, give them a spin. Make sure they're still seated evenly over the rims once they come to a stop. If not, release the air, readjust the tires, and repeat until they're in the proper position once inflated. Replace the valve cap when you're all done. Center the wheel evenly between its fork and place it into the front fork's drop outs. Open the brake to do so if necessary. Tighten all bolts. As you do, tighten each just a little bit at a time, move on to the others and tighten them just as much, and repeat until you're all done. Then double-check that the wheel is still centered between the fork. Many bikes have a quick release on the front wheel, which allows for easy installation and removal without tools. With the quick release lever open, slip the wheel onto the dropouts. Tighten the nut by hand until you need to use a bit of force to close the lever (enough to leave an imprint of the lever on your hand). Instructions for this step possibly vary the most between designs. Refer to your owner's manual for precise steps for your specific wheel.
Summary: Make sure each tire is mounted correctly on its rim. Inflate the tires. Recheck how the tires are seated on the rims. Attach the front wheel.