Dipping a flag is when you tilt a flag downward in front of a person or thing as a sign of respect. The U.S. Flag Code states that the American flag should never be dipped. American flag buntings are available to be used as patriotic decorations instead. Displaying the flag respectfully on a flagpole is not considered decorative and is acceptable to do. For example, you should never use the American flag as a tablecloth or drape it over a podium that someone will be speaking at. There is a debate over whether this includes wearing clothing like shirts and dresses with the American flag on it. Some people view it as patriotic, others view it as offensive. The only exception to the rule is for military members, police officers, and firefighters, who are all able to wear an American flag patch on their uniforms. This includes writing words on the flag, drawing numbers or symbols, or attaching any kind of image to the flag. People in uniform, members of the armed services, and veterans do the military salute. While it is customary for non-military and non-uniformed persons to remove any headwear and hold their right hand over their heart, the US Supreme Court determined (in their ruling West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette) “If there is any fixed star in our constitutional constellation it is that no official, high or petty, can prescribe what shall be orthodox in politics, nationalism, religion, or other matters of opinion or force citizens to confess by word or act their faith therein.”

Summary: Never dip the American flag. Avoid using the American flag for decorative purposes. Don't use the American flag as part of a costume or uniform. Never draw on or mark the American flag in any way. Salute the flag properly.


Be careful not to put too little water in the bowl or the freezing will release enough heat to warm up the salt water to 0°C before the ice cubes finish freezing. The colder the freezer is, the higher the concentration of salt needs to be to prevent the salt water from freezing. You will learn from experience how much salt is needed for the temperature you normally set your freezer to.    The result is bubble free ice that is strong and crack free because it froze without any trapped regions of water ever forming during the process.

Summary: Fill up a bowl with water then dump a lot of salt into it to prevent it from freezing then put it in the freezer. Leave the salt water in the freezer at least 3 hours to get really cold. Boil some water, then let it cool to eliminate microscopic bubbles. Take the bowl of salt water out of the freezer to prevent the water in the ice cube tray from freezing from the top. Fill up an ice cube tray with water then float it on the salt water in the freezer which is denser than fresh water. Put the ice cube tray back in the freezer to prevent melting. Put the bowl of salt water back into the freezer so that you can skip the first step the next time you want to make clear ice cubes.


Is your job your first priority or are other aspects of your life more important?  You may find that your job is your first priority and you are able to fit in your other responsibilities around your work life. A person with a healthy work-life balance is an attractive candidate to most companies. Many companies may even ask you about your interests outside of your field. In order to best answer questions about your work ethic, you must first have a thorough understanding of how you, personally, relate to your job.  Consider the following:  Your attitude towards work relates to how you approach occupational responsibilities. Someone with a strong work ethic has a positive, willing attitude when it comes to putting effort into a job. Your feelings about work relate to how work affects your performance, and is an important contributing factor to overall work ethic. Work may make you feel energized, proud, and positive about yourself and your accomplishments. On the other hand, you may feel that work makes you feel stressed. Your beliefs about work pertain to the role you give work in relation to life itself. For example, you may believe that work builds character and is central to a well-balanced life. Writing these ideas down might help you remember important details about your work ethic and your skill sets for an interview.  How do you feel about working with others? Describe both pros and cons about working directly with co-workers and clients. How do you feel about continuing education and expanding your skills? Describe your attitude and feelings towards putting extra time into professional training. How do you feel about working overtime or through difficult scenarios? Outline your attitudes towards working extra hours or through unfamiliar and difficult situations. These will help you describe the specifics of how your work ethic has benefitted you in your career. These can be things like:  Working with a team: Has there been a specific time where working with a team has been difficult or beneficial? How did working with others help or hinder you? Working with a difficult client: Has there been a difficult scenario involving a client? How did you handle working with a client through a difficult problem while being sensitive to the clients needs and company restrictions?
Summary: Address your priorities about work. Examine your relationship with your current job. Make an outline of how you feel about different aspects of your job. Think of specific instances in your career.