IN: What happens next?

How to ignore annoying classmates
Calm and center yourself.
Annoying people tend to bring out the worst in us. When you feel yourself getting frustrated and overwhelmed by the actions of those around you, take a moment to compose yourself.

OPTIONS:
- Take a long, deep breath in, followed by a slow exhale. Continue to take deep breaths until you feel in control of your words and actions.
- Simply taking a few deep breaths will help you to calm down and return your attention to what you are doing. Even if you feel you are being annoying, repeat positive phrases like " why don't you stop that " and take a few deep breaths to calm yourself down.
- Whenever you are around a friend who is annoying you, take deep breaths and mentally prepare yourself for the situation to stop. Make a list of all of the times that the person has said mean things to you.
- Get to the root of your annoying behavior and call yourself " me, " " teachers, " or " people/personalities " to identify and address an underlying source of annoyance. On the other hand, if you feel the urge to yell or punch someone, take deep, calming breaths to disengage yourself from this manifestation.

OUT: Take a long, deep breath in, followed by a slow exhale. Continue to take deep breaths until you feel in control of your words and actions.

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How to leave a tip in paris
Check for " service compris " on the bill.
This indicates that a service charge has already been included in the bill. Many dining establishments will include a 15% service charge, which is split between the staff.

OPTIONS:
- If your restaurant is located in a larger area, check if the capacity of all the tables is greater than 15 %. Note if a restaurant receives 5% or less of its bill.
- Since french law requires that servers are paid a living wage, tipping beyond an included service charge is not necessarily expected. However, adding a bit more gratuity is more common in paris.
- If the charge is greater than 15%, reserve it or cancel the tip immediately. Call your waiter to find out if any other service charges a fee.
- If this payment is not included, you must first replace it with a lower tip/charge for french restaurants. Check the day the bill is delivered or when it's received by delivery drivers to be sure.

OUT: Since french law requires that servers are paid a living wage, tipping beyond an included service charge is not necessarily expected. However, adding a bit more gratuity is more common in paris.

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How to perform well in a championship meet
Before the meet.
Pack all your equipment together the night before you leave. Then in the morning, you can just grab your stuff and go.

OPTIONS:
- If you are going to wear a practice suit for warm-ups, make sure you bring your racing suit. Remember to bring extra goggles, an extra cap, an extra suit, a water bottle, entertainment (like ipods, especially for long meets) and food.
- Get to class on time and go to the obstacle course so you don't get sick right before the meet. Wear gloves and try running your fingers through the barrier before the meet, if needed.
- By unpacking everything, everything will be ready in one night without time for rushing. You'll need a laptop, phone charger, ear plugs, a sharpie map, and a band tee.
- There is no need to pack your gear in haste as you don't want to be late. However, if you aren't focused, you won't have time to cool down or stretch before the meeting or come down with a cramp.

OUT:
If you are going to wear a practice suit for warm-ups, make sure you bring your racing suit. Remember to bring extra goggles, an extra cap, an extra suit, a water bottle, entertainment (like ipods, especially for long meets) and food.