Note cards are recommend since they don't crinkle or bend.   They're bound to get suspicious.

Summary: Write your notes on a piece of paper. Put your notes in your hoodie pocket. Sit behind someone so that your are obscured from the teacher's view. Try not to take too long; teachers likely notice who finishes last and especially if the student does surprisingly well given that it took them so long to complete it (for the excuse "I was being careful and taking my time" can only work so many times).


When you walk into a room where a blind person is waiting, saying something right away will alert them to your presence. Being quiet until you’re right next to the person might make them feel as though you just snuck up out of nowhere, which isn’t comfortable for anyone.  Say your name so they know who you are. If the person offers a hand to shake, go ahead. It might not be intuitive, but you should always say something when you're about to leave. Don't just assume the person will be able to hear you walking out. It's impolite to walk away without saying anything, since you’ll leave the person talking to air. This is frustrating and embarrassing. If it seems as though the person could use some assistance, the best thing to do is ask instead of just assuming they require your help. Just politely say, "would you like me to help?" If the answer is yes, ask what they'd like you to do. But if the answer is no, it's impolite to insist. Many blind people are perfectly capable of getting around without help.  If they say they’d like assistance, do only what is asked, and no more. It’s common for well-meaning sighted people to “take over” and end up hurting more than they’ve helped. In some situations, there's really no need to even ask. For example, if everyone's sitting around a table and the blind person is already seated, you don't need to walk up and ask if there's anything you can do. Be sensitive to the situation and don't make assumptions. Many people who don't have experience around the blind aren't sure how to address the blind person, so they instead address his or her companion. In a restaurant, for example, it's common for servers to ask the person seated next to a blind person if they would like more water, a menu, and so on. Blind people can hear just fine, and there's absolutely no reason not to address them as you would anyone else. ” Your inclination might be to disrupt your normal speech habits and try to find ways around saying words like "look" and "see." It’s okay to use these common words when not using them would sound awkward. It could make a blind person more uncomfortable for you to talk to them in a way that's different from how you'd talk to other people.  For example, you can say “It’s really nice to see you" or "It looks like rain tonight." However, don’t use words like “look” and “see” when to do so would be impossible for the person. For example, if the person is about to collide with something, it’s more helpful to say “Stop!” instead of “Watch out!” Guide dogs are highly trained animals that enhance the lives and safety of blind people. Blind people rely on their guide dogs to navigate, and that's why you shouldn't call or pet one.  If the dog becomes distracted, this could create a dangerous situation. Don’t do anything that could take up the dog’s attention. If the person invites you to pet the dog, its OK to do so, but don't touch the dog otherwise. Asking a lot of questions or making a big deal about someone being blind is impolite. Blind people have already answered these questions. Every day they encounter situations and places that cater to people who are sighted. You can help a blind person feel more comfortable by being sensitive to this and just talking with them in a normal way.  One common myth people often ask blind people about is whether they have a heightened sense of hearing or smell. Blind people have to rely on these senses more than sighted people do, but it's not true that they have super powers when it comes to hearing and smell, and it's rude to assume that. The person may not want to talk about why they are blind. (For example, it could have been due to a scary accident that is very painful to remember.) If they bring it up, it's fine to keep asking more questions and continue the conversation, but don't call attention to it otherwise.

Summary: Greet the person out loud. Tell the person when you leave the room. Ask if the person would like help. Ask the person questions directly. Don't stress over words like “look” and “see. Don’t pet a blind person’s guide dog without permission. Don’t make assumptions about a blind person’s life.


Pull your support hand in close to your body (touching your stomach is a great place). Your firing hand moves up above your pistol grip and back down on it to get a good firing grip on the gun (while in the holster). Release any retention system you may have. Pull the pistol straight up (for passive-retention holsters, a straight, firm jerk is required), a couple inches from the holster. Rotate your wrist and lower your elbow of your firing arm. This gets the pistol pointed down range at your target. Disengage any safety you have. From this position you are able to shoot a very close target (if necessary). Move your gun forward straight toward the target (sights level). When the gun passes your stomach, move your support hand toward the gun and in front of your firing hand to get a good firing grip on it. Complete the motion, extend firing arm to a good firing position. Keep your support elbow low (straight down is best). This creates "isometric pressure" which controls the muzzle flip and felt recoil of the gun. Pull back to close contact position 3, place your hand on your stomach, safety on, rotate your wrist and raise your elbow, push gun straight down into holster and secure. As mentioned before, a tactical reload before you re-holster is an excellent choice and habit to get into (read this to find out how to do a tactical reload). ) drawing about 500 to 1000 times (no joke — that is about how long it takes for the process to become procedural muscle memory) you will find you can draw extremely fast. Start practicing drawing and shooting a target (if possible).

Summary: Position 1: Position 2: Position 3: Position 4: Position 5: Once in the firing position you should be pulling back with your support and while pushing forward with your firing hand. Re-holstering should be done in the exact opposite order. Once you have practiced (perfectly, start slow!


You can pick any flower that you want for your boutonniere. Make sure the flower has a sturdy stem so your boutonniere doesn’t wilt.  Pick a flower that’s the same color or a complementary color of your clothes. For example, if you were wearing a purple tie, choose a purple or yellow flower for your boutonniere. Use artificial flowers if you don't have access to fresh ones.
Summary: Choose a large flower for the middle of your boutonniere.