Article: Try not to crowd too close to others when you are in public spaces like a city street, a subway platform, or a restaurant. Maintain your distance, giving others 1 to 3 feet (0.30 to 0.91 m) of space, so you do not appear too aggressive or overbearing. If you're riding public transportation, avoid talking loudly on the phone to be respectful of others. It is part of tradition, and good hygiene, to take off your shoes before you step into someone’s home or office. You may get in the habit of wearing socks with your shoes or bringing socks with you so you can keep your feet covered.  If you forget to remove your shoes, do not fret. Simply apologize and return to the door to remove them. Some Japanese homes even have washable slippers by the door for guests. Keep your voice low and avoid shouting or yelling when you are at a shrine or holy site. Keep photography to a minimum, especially if there are holy processions going on. Try to maintain a quiet, respectful demeanor, even if you are not religious.  It may be worthwhile to hire a guide when you visit a holy shrine or site so you can better understand the holy traditions and practices. Look for guides offering tours in the front of the shrine or site. Check to make sure that photography is allowed before taking pictures, especially if you're using flash. It is traditional and respectful in Japan to bow when you say hello or goodbye to someone, when you thank them, and when you congratulate them. Bow from the waist at a 45 degree angle, keeping your back straight and your legs together. Look down when you bow and avoid exaggerating the movement. If you are interacting with individuals you know well, such as family or friends, you can nod your head and bow slightly forward with a straight back rather than do a full bow. Putting your chopsticks upright in rice is common practice during funeral rites in Japan, so do not do this when you are eating in public or around Japanese people. Keep your chopsticks flat on the bowl or resting against your plate.  You should also not pass food to others with your chopsticks, as this is considered rude and is done at funerals. If you are not comfortable using chopsticks, you can always request a fork or spoon instead. Many public bathing houses and hot springs do not allow people with tattoos to enter. You may need to cover up your tattoos with bandages out of respect for the rules. You can also book a private room at a public bath or spa so you do not have to worry about covering up your tattoos, if necessary.
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Be courteous in public spaces. Remove your shoes before you step inside someone’s home. Treat holy shrines and areas with respect. Bow when you greet others. Avoid sticking your chopsticks in a bowl of rice when you eat. Check the posted rules about tattoos at public baths before you get in.

Problem: Article: If you struggle to connect with extended family members who are really into their electronics, you may ask them politely to put them away for a period of time. Perhaps you have a niece who always seems connected to her phone. Or maybe you have a cousin who has a laser beam focus on his tablet. You may go up to the family member and ask them if they could perhaps put the electronics away for a few minutes so you can all bond as a family.  For example, you may say, "Would you mind putting your phone away for a little so we can chat?" or "Do you think you could put your tablet away for a few minutes so we can all hang out?" Try placing a basket by your front door for people to leave their cellphones in when they enter your home, similar to asking guests to take off their shoes when they enter your home. To carve out some quality time with extended family, you may suggest that everyone in the house have an electronics free meal. You may have a basket set up at the front door where everyone can put their electronics and unplug for the hour long meal. Or you may suggest that everyone turn their electronics off during dinner so you can enjoy a meal together without any distractions. Try to get everyone at the meal to agree to an electronics free time so your extended family do not feel singled out. Having everyone participate can make the meal less stressful and make bonding easier for all. To draw an extended family member away from their electronics, you may try starting a casual conversation with them. Chatting with the family member in an engaging way can help them put down their phone and connect with you.  You may ask the family member questions about school, their job, or any other activities that they do on a regular basis. Talk to the family member about their hobbies or interests and ask follow up questions so you appear engaged by what they have to say. You may ask, "Have you finished that painting you started last month?" or "How have you been doing at your new job?"
Summary: Ask your family members to put their electronics away for a period of time. Suggest an electronics free meal. Start a conversation with a family member.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Doing so opens a drop-down menu. It's in the middle of the drop-down menu. You should see the "Show Desktop" icon appear in the taskbar at the bottom of the screen. Click and drag the shortcut left or right to determine its position on the taskbar. Open a window or a program that doesn't take up the full screen (e.g., the taskbar must still be showing), then click once the "Show Desktop" shortcut in your computer's taskbar. You should see the current window (and any other windows) minimize, thus displaying only the desktop. Clicking the "Show Desktop" icon again after using it to minimize open windows will re-open the minimized windows.

SUMMARY: Right-click the "Show Desktop" shortcut. Click Pin to taskbar. Adjust your shortcut's position. Test out your shortcut.

Extend a hand or finger and allow the cat a chance to touch his/her nose to you.  If s/he shows no interest in your hand or just stares at it suspiciously, reconsider your intention to pet her. Try some other time when the cat may be in a different mood. When a cat bumps his/her head into your hand, it's a signal s/he wants attention. If you are busy at the moment, at least pet her once or twice, to let the cat know you aren't ignoring his/her. See if s/he fidgets. If s/he does, it may be that s/he just wants to lie there and relax, as humans are a great source of body heat. If s/he doesn't fidget, you can continue to lightly stroke his/her spine or in the spots described in Part 2. Cats love to be petted when they are on their sides. Lightly stroke the side that is facing up. If it meows or purrs, it may be communicating enjoyment. Avoid the belly, though (see Part 3, Step 3). The cat makes some low audible sounds (called purring). Purring is one way a cat signals that it feels sociable and wants attention. When accompanied by hip bumps, ankle twining or head bumping, it means your cat wants you to pet it right now. Sometimes one stroke is all the cat wants, like a handshake or a greeting, rather than a long hug and snuggle session. The loudness of a cat's purring denotes its happiness level. The louder the purring is, the happier the cat is at the time. A soft purr means that it is content, a loud purr means very happy. Excessively loud purring means over-excessive happiness, which can sometimes switch quickly to annoyance, so be careful. Sometimes even petting that feels good to the cat can become overstimulating or irritating, particularly if it is repetitive. If you're not paying attention, the sign to stop may come in the form of a soft, inhibited bite or scratch. Often, however, the cat gives several subtle signals before biting that she does not want to be petted anymore. Look for these advance warnings, and if you see them, stop petting:  Ears flattening against the head Tail twitching Fidgeting Growling or hissing
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Let the cat sniff you before you pet it so it can become comfortable with you. Wait for the cat to bump his/her head against you. Pet the cat once if s/he jumps into your lap and lies down. Stroke a cat when s/he's on her side. Understand how your cat communicates. Watch for signs that the cat does not want to be petted anymore.