Closing yourself off emotionally from the person may be another way you can avoid falling for them. Try to control your emotions so you do not feel overwhelmed or out of control around the person. Make a list of the person’s negative qualities. Read them over and let yourself feel discouraged or disengaged from the person because of these negative qualities. This may help you avoid falling in love with the person. Be honest and think about qualities of the person that may be bothersome or an issue if you were in a relationship with them. For example, you may write down about the person: “too career-focused, quiet and introverted, hard to talk to in a big group.” You should also think about why you and the person are not suitable mates. You may make a list of their negative qualities and then write down why these negative qualities mean you and the person are not meant to be together. You may also write down specific instances where you and the person did not seem to mesh or jive well together. Focusing on your incompatibility could help you close yourself off emotionally from the person and see them as nothing more than a friend. For example, you may write down: “we are incompatible because they are career focused and I would prefer to travel” or “we would not work out because they are intent on settling in one place and I plan to move around often.” If you are already on friendly terms with the person, you can try focusing on your friendship with them over any romantic relationship. Perhaps you and the person get along well as friends. Remind yourself that pursuing the person romantically could lead to hurt feelings and ruin your friendship. You may then reason that you are better off maintaining a friendship with the person rather than a romance. For example, you may sit down and write out all the fun times you have had with the person as friends. Then, you may consider if it is worth risking your meaningful, fulfilling relationship with the person to pursue a romance.
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One-sentence summary -- List the person’s negative qualities. Determine why you and the person are incompatible. Focus on the friendly aspects of your relationship.


These one-time use, adhesive stickers cover only your nipple, which makes them ideal for lower cut shirts or thin fabrics. Pasties come in multiple shapes, sizes, and colors ensuring that they will match your skin tone and nipple size. Unless, of course, you opt for a more exciting design. Keep in mind that pasties are thin, so not all designs will conceal your nipples when they are hard. If going braless is an everyday affair, consider investing in silicon covers. Much like pasties, these will cover your nipple and stay on with an adhesive. However, rather than tossing these in the trash when you’re done, you can wash and reuse them many times.  Silicon covers are a little pricier than pasties, but some brands can be worn up to 100 times.   The thicker material of silicon will provide more thorough coverage, but also can be more noticeable under some clothing. If you find yourself in a position where your nipples are showing while you’re out and about, some common items can save the day. Duct tape is just the right thickness to provide coverage. Take care when it’s time to remove it from such a sensitive area. Adhesive bandages are another alternative. If you place them with the non-sticky area centered over your nipple, removal will be less painful.  Try making an X shape with the tape or Band-Aids to cover larger nipples. Take a shower to weaken the adhesive on tape or band-aids to make removing the tape less traumatic. Spread a cotton ball over your nipple and tape it into place. If you don’t have a cotton ball handy, cut a panty liner into small circles and place those directly over your nipples. Ensure that you spread the cotton ball evenly so it doesn’t create a protrusion of its own.
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One-sentence summary -- Use pasties for a disposable option. Invest in silicon covers for regular use. Try band-aids or tape for a quick fix. Place a cotton ball under the tape for additional coverage.


The audience will notice if you are trying too hard or lack confidence. Relax, and be yourself on stage. For actors, it’s particularly important to be relaxed in your body movements and speech so that your performance will be believable. Make the crowd feel like they’re part of the show. People don’t come to music shows just to listen. They want to move, dance, and sing along. Create an energetic environment that allows the crowd to let loose and have fun. The best way to do this is – have fun yourself!  For actors, make eye contact with the crowd. Eye contact is the closest you can get to making physical contact with your audience. Don’t choose one or two audience members to look at. This might make them feel nervous or singled out. Instead, practice scanning the crowd in a way that appears natural to engage each audience member. Remember to show as much emotion as you can through the eyes to make the performance convincing.   To start the show off on the right foot, applaud your audience as you first walk onto the stage.  Though it may sound strange to clap towards the audience, they’ll start clapping back and the room will be immediately buzzing with energy.   Try holding the mic out and asking the crowd to sing along. For actors, this means making eye contact and commanding the audience’s attention with your presence through body movement and speech. For musicians, get involved with what the crowd is doing. If the crowd is dancing, jump off stage and dance with them!  If you’re playing a show with a mosh pit, go for a stage dive. Mosh pits generate huge amounts of energy at concerts, and showing your audience you want to be part of the fun will get them even more excited about your show. If the energy is right, invite a few people from the front row on stage, or lean over to shake and slap hands. Even if you’ve perfected your music and dancing, go the extra mile and put all the energy you can muster into the performance. If you have any dramatic tricks, give them a shot, and include the rest of your band in your dramatics. The audience will grow bored by a constant monotone and aggravated by perpetual sing song. Utilize every vocal register (low, high) and vary your pitch and volume. Let your voice convey richness and emotionality to keep your audience engaged.
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One-sentence summary -- Be natural. Include the crowd. Allow yourself to become one with the crowd. Be active. Vary your vocals.


You will probably want to test at least six brands of vodka to make this a proper tasting experience. If you only test two or three brands, your party won’t last very long, and if you test more than six brands, you and your guests may become too inebriated to rate them properly! You won't be able to just cover up the label of the bottles since even the design of the bottles could give away what vodka it contains. The containers need to be freezer-proof.  Always serve vodka ice cold. If the ice in your sink or cooler starts to melt too fast, return the containers of vodka to the freezer before you pour the next tasting. Allow 1 ounce (30ml) of vodka for each guest for each brand to be rated. For example, if you are having six guests, you will need to pour 6 ounces (180ml) of each brand into the respective blind taste test containers. Write the codes down on a piece of paper as well so that you won’t forget which code goes with which brand. Keep the code in a safe place where the guests cannot see it.
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Select six different vodka brands, all unflavored. Purchase or find six identical containers to pour each brand of vodka into. Freeze the bottles of vodka and the six containers for several hours or overnight. Remove the bottles of vodka from the freezer when they are thoroughly chilled. Transfer each brand of vodka into the six containers. Assign a number code to each brand and write the code on a stick-on label. Place the appropriately coded label on each of the six containers. Put the labeled vodka containers in a cooler or a bowl filled with ice after all of your guests have arrived.