Air kisses to the cheeks of friends and acquaintances are common in the morning, particularly if it's the first time you're seeing someone. Generally, the "faire la bise" involves two kisses, one to each cheek. However, different traditions prevail in different regions.  For example, friends in Brittany greet each other with only one kiss. Meanwhile, in Normandy, friends greet each other with four kisses, two to each cheek. In southern France, you'll commonly see three kisses. Traditionally, the "faire la bise" is only done when you greet each other first thing in the morning or when you are saying "goodnight" at the end of the evening. If you see friends throughout the day, a friendly "salut" and a hug will suffice. In some circumstances, you may not feel comfortable with the traditional "faire la bise" greeting. If you want to avoid it, keep your body straight and hold your hand out towards the person as you say "bonjour."  The person will usually interpret your body language to mean that you want a handshake, rather than air kisses. Typically, they won't be offended, particularly if they're a friend. Men, in particular, are more likely to greet other men with a handshake than with air kisses, particularly in more urban areas. Historically, the "faire la bise" custom was a near-universal French greeting. However, the custom has evolved so that it's typically only used between friends and family members. If someone is considered a higher rank than you, either socially or in the workplace, it's more common to shake hands in the morning than to exchange air kisses.  For example, it used to be customary for a manager to air kiss their employees good morning. However, this is increasingly seen as being overly familiar and friendly. Keep in mind that French culture, generally, is very formal. When in doubt, a handshake is always appropriate, while air kisses may not be.
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One-sentence summary -- Kiss friends on the cheeks first thing in the morning. Hold your hand out if you only want a handshake. Shake hands with people older than you or in a position of authority.


Place the trays inside of an oven or a food dehydrator. This will catch the drippings.  If you use an oven, then leave the door slightly open and keep a fan nearby for ventilation. Close the door of the food dehydrator since it already comes with a ventilation fan. Air-dry herbs or put them in a food dehydrator. Tie herbs such as basil, sage, rosemary and thyme in small bundles and hang them outdoors. Place the herbs in a food dehydrator for faster drying.
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One-sentence summary -- Arrange slices of vegetables, fruits or meats in single layers on drying trays. Line the bottom of the drying appliance with aluminum foil if you marinated the meat. Place the drying trays in the appropriate appliance. Start the drying process.


In many ways, the symptoms of cyberbullying are the same as other typical signs of bullying: decreased performance in school, mood swings, loss of interest in activities, sleep disturbance, and others previously mentioned. With cyberbullying, however, your child's anxiety may center on the computer or other technology.  You child may suddenly not want to use the computer and express fear about the idea of being on the computer. He may look nervous or anxious when using it. Your child might close or block the computer screen when someone comes near because he may be embarrassed about the bullying. Remember that your child can access the internet from a mobile device too, so pay attention to changes in using these devices too. He may decrease usage, use password protection when he didn't before, try to hide the device, or express anger when someone touches the device. When you notice signs of cyberbullying, you should not waste time. Ask your child right away if he is having trouble with someone online. That way, you can take action as soon as possible before the bullying causes serious problems for your child. Like with ignoring a bully in real life, ignoring the messages is the first step to stopping the bullying online. When the bully stops getting a response from a victim, he will often lose interest. Hopefully this will be enough to stop the bullying, but be prepared to take further measures if the harassment doesn't stop. Social media sites and email servers often have an option to block certain people. Use this feature if your child won't stop reading or responding to the harassing messages. Cyberbullying presents a unique opportunity to present concrete evidence of bullying. It can be difficult or impossible to prove if a bully said something to your child, but texts, emails, and messages are all in writing. If you end up needing to contact the school or law enforcement, having evidence will help your case. Save any conversations or messages your child receives to document the bullying. Schools used to be powerless to stop cyberbullying if it occurred off of school grounds. In several states, however, the laws have caught up with the technology and schools have included cyberbullying in their bullying prevention measures. When you contact the school, remember to have the evidence you've gathered close at hand. In many states, making threats of physical violence, even online, are against the law. Contact your local law enforcement office if the bully has threatened your child to see if the police can help you. Again, have any evidence you've collected ready to show the police.
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One-sentence summary -- Spot the signs of cyberbullying. Ask your child if someone is bothering him or her on the internet. Stop your child from responding to the harassing messages. Document the harassment. Contact your child's school if the bully is a classmate. Contact law enforcement if the bully has threatened your child with physical harm.


You must be able to control your horse and feel happy in a canter before attempting to gallop. Practicing a horse's other gaits will allow you to naturally build up to proper galloping positioning. A canter is basically a slow run for a horse. It is faster than a trot but not the full-out run of a gallop. In order to keep on your horse while it is galloping, you will need to be able to stand up in the stirrups. So, when you are riding your horse at a trot or canter, you should practice standing up in the stirrups.  Practicing standing up in the stirrups will help you build up the muscles you will need to hold this position while the horse is galloping. You can also drop your stirrups and hold a seated trot. This will help to strengthen your legs and help your 2-point. Keep practicing the 2-point position at a slower gait, such as a canter. It is important to know you have the strength and muscle stamina to keep your body elevated above the horse before you try to do it while galloping.  Perfecting your 2-point positioning will likely take a lot of practice. You will need to get used to the proper body positioning and the energy it takes to hold that position. A horse may be able to gallop for a long amount of time, but you must be sure you're prepared for this. Always remember that not only does the horse become exhausted, but the rider as well. It is just as dangerous to push yourself as it is to push the horse because your exhaustion could easily lead to you losing control. To perfect your 2-point position and to build up to a gallop, you may want to find a riding instructor to help you. A riding instructor can assess your positioning and can instruct you about how to improve your riding. A good riding instructor can typically be found by searching online or through your local riding club or horse organization.
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One-sentence summary --
Get comfortable with cantering. Practice standing up in your stirrups. Perfect the 2-point position while riding at a lower speed. Consider hiring an instructor.