How to deal with annoying or frustrating salespeople
Don't invite the salesperson inside.
It would be polite to invite him or her in if you were interested in the product. However, you have no obligation open up your home, even if it is raining or cold.

OPTIONS:
- Open the door enough just to talk for a minute. Keep your hand on it to make it clear you are in charge of your home.
- Allowing the salesperson to come inside is a clear sign that you are disappointed or dissatisfied with his or her product. The salesperson will likely be much happier if he or she settles in the kitchen instead.
- Don't let the salesperson peek inside your window. They shouldn't notice it unless you tell them.
- Oftentimes, you'll be surprised at how quickly salespeople can change what they say to make a new point. If they simply won't let you see them yet, they aren't worth addressing further.

Open the door enough just to talk for a minute. Keep your hand on it to make it clear you are in charge of your home.

He grabs a mop and dips it into the bucket and rings out excess water. The mop is wet and he uses it to clean the living room. he

OPTIONS:
- continues mopping while other people try to assist.
- opens a glass door to air the living room.
- then sprays the floor with the mop and is getting ready to blow it, when he is finished, he stops and looks up at the camera.
- grabs a towel and places it on the floor.

opens a glass door to air the living room.

How to row faster
Get in the proper starting position.
The starting position is also known as the catch. In this position, your arms should be straight out in front of you and your shoulders should be level.

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- Your legs should be turned toward the sky but extended forward. To get into the right position, bring your hands together and lower them down to make a rounded bump with your pelvis.
- Stand facing forward with legs wider and your shoulders neutral to determine the proper starting position. Engage your abdominal muscles to ensure that you feel relaxed and in control.
- Your knees should be bent and your front foot should be in line with the tip of your chin. Don't even look down; stay focused on the task at hand.
- Lean your upper body forward but keep a straight back. Bend your knees and keep your shins as vertical as possible.

Lean your upper body forward but keep a straight back. Bend your knees and keep your shins as vertical as possible.

How to make chocolate cake batter cookies
Prepare to make your cookies.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit (176 degrees celsius). Cover a baking tray with parchment paper.

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- Spray a 9 x 13 inch cake pan with non-stick spray or spray with water. If you don't have a cake pan, line a 3-4 " cookie cutter on a cutting board.
- This will help prevent the cookies from sticking to the pan, which could render the dough hard or your cookies could come out oily instead of smooth. If you don't have parchment paper available, use a very small glass baking dish and a cookie sheet.
- Scoop the batter into a prep bowl and set it aside. Combine the flour, baking powder, ground ginger, baking soda, salt, and red pepper flakes.
- Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. In a large mixing bowl, mix the cake mix, baking powder, vanilla, eggs, and oil using a rubber spatula.
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. In a large mixing bowl, mix the cake mix, baking powder, vanilla, eggs, and oil using a rubber spatula.