Q: Scoop enough ice into a 16 oz (500 ml) drinking glass to fill it roughly halfway. Consider using crushed ice or similarly small chunks of ice. They tend to work better and look better than large ice cubes. Pour 2 to 4 Tbsp (30 to 60 ml) of flavored beverage syrup into the glass of ice. You can use commercial or homemade syrup.  If you prefer a milder flavor, add 2 Tbsp (30 ml) of syrup. For a stronger flavor, use 3 or 4 Tbsp (45 or 60 ml). When in doubt, start with a smaller amount and add more later. Flavors like vanilla, raspberry, peach, and hazelnut are popular, but you can use any flavored syrup you want. Commercial syrups come in a wide variety of flavors. You can even combine flavors. For example, mix equal parts raspberry syrup and almond syrup for a raspberry-almond blend.  Combine equal parts banana syrup and Irish cream syrup to create a banana cream pie Italian soda. Create "tiger's blood" Italian soda by combining equal parts strawberry syrup and coconut syrup. Add the club soda to the glass, filling it to the top. Give the contents of the glass a quick stir with a spoon. Drink the Italian soda immediately, before the ice melts.  Only stir the contents briefly. If you stir the drink too much, it could lose its carbonation. Taste the Italian soda. If you would prefer a stronger flavor, add a little more syrup and stir it again. Garnish the drink as desired. You can use slices of fruit, leaves of fresh mint, or whipped cream.
A: Fill a tall glass with ice. Add the syrup. Fill the glass with club soda. Enjoy.

Q: This is the easiest and most common way to respond when someone expresses thanks to you. The literal translation is "of nothing," but it is used the same way you would say "it's nothing" in English or "de nada" in Spanish.  The word rien uses the French R, which can be one of the most difficult French sounds for English speakers to make correctly. The French R is a guttural sound pronounced from your throat, not the tip of your tongue as in English. You can also say "ce n'est rien" (suh nay RREE-ehn), which translates more directly to "it is nothing." There may be occasions where someone thanks you for something when you feel that it's really you who should be thanking them. This phrase is similar to saying "No, thank you" in English. Remember to use vous instead of toi with older people or strangers, to show respect. As in English, there are a variety of phrases you can use when someone says "thank you" in French. Although the literal translation is nonsensical in English (literally "there is nothing of what"), "Il n'y a pas de quoi" is used to mean "it's nothing" or "don't mention it." This phrase can be used both in casual and more formal speech, regardless of the person you're thanking. When a friend or acquaintance expresses their gratitude, you can respond with this phrase, which means "no problem" or "not a problem" in English. If you're unsure when to use this phrase, think about when you would say "no problem" in English. You probably wouldn't use a phrase this casual with someone significantly older than you, or with a government official. This phrase literally means "I beg of you," but is used in situations where you want to impress upon the person thanking you that there's no need for their gratitude.  When deciding when to use this phrase, think about times in English when you would say something like "Oh, please! Don't mention it!" These occasions are perfect for "je t'en prie." You'll be more likely to use vous with this phrase, since it's typically more formal. The word bienvenue literally means "welcome," as in the word you would use to welcome someone to a place. Although this word typically isn't used as a response to thanks by other French speakers, it is common among the Quebeçois. For example, if you were in a café in Montreal and thanked your server for bringing your latte, the server might respond "bienvenue."
A: Say "de rien" (duh RREE-ehn). Use "merci à toi" (MAIR-see ah twah) to thank someone in return. Alternate with "il n'y a pas de quoi" (eel nee-YAH pahs duh kwah). Say "pas de problème" (pah duh prahb-LEHM) in casual settings. Try "je vous en prie" (zhuh vooz-ahn pree) or "je t'en prie" (zhuh tahn pree) when speaking more formally. Use bienvenue in Quebec.

Q: If you continue to have issues with oily skin, a dermatologist may be able to provide medication or prescription skin care products to help manage oil production on your face. A dermatologist can prescribe a topical retinoid cream to help stop an oily face. Topical retinoid creams can reduce oil and fight acne as well. This treatment is only effective in about 20-30% of patients. Women may suffer from excess oil due to hormone fluctuations. In some cases, taking an oral contraceptive pill can stop excess oil production and help clear up acne. AHA/ Glycolic acid peels are gentle peels that help remove excess oils from the skin. The results of these treatments are only temporary, but a dermatologist can combine peels with other treatments to maximize your results. Accutane is a highly effective oily skin control and acne clearing prescription medication that is derived from vitamin A. Patients usually take Accutane daily for 15-20 weeks. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant cannot use Accutane because it may cause birth defects.
A: Talk to a dermatologist. Ask about topical retinoid treatments. Ask about hormonal treatments. Ask about chemical peels. Ask about Accutane/Roaccutane treatments.

Q: We are born naked and it is our natural state. Clothing keeps us warm and is often necessary to wear in public, but that doesn't mean it needs to be worn at all times. There's a time for letting your natural self just be. Imagine the freedom that will come with feeling the air and sun touch your skin everywhere, not just places that are normally exposed. Nudism, also called naturism, is about more than the simple act of being nude; it's also about getting closer to nature. In your natural state, there are no boundaries between yourself and the natural world. How freeing and exhilarating would it feel to lie naked on the beach, or under a tree, one with the natural world and comfortable in your own skin? People choose naturism to reach this particular height of happiness. Yes, people have sex naked, but nudity itself does not have to be sexual. Revealing clothing is often more sexually suggestive than being totally naked, since it leaves more to the imagination. If you're worried that becoming a naturist means you're opening yourself up to unwanted sexual encounters, know that for many naturists, it's about being free and natural, not lecherous.  Being a naturist is not about having public sex or exposing yourself to others. Many naturists are modest people who choose naturism for the above reasons, and not in order to sexually connect with people. That said, nudity can be pleasing to the senses in a sexual way. The feel of air or water flowing uninterrupted across your entire body awakens the senses and may be arousing. This is healthy and natural. You should not feel ashamed to have or explore these sexual feelings. Suppressing sexual feelings is unhealthy in general, and suppressing them in the context of naturism negates the healthy benefits of a naturist lifestyle.
A:
Recognize that nudity is natural. Get to know the purpose of nudism. Know that nudity isn't always sexual.