Q: This method will work best if the paint has completely dried, but it may still work on acrylic or latex paint that hasn’t fully dried yet and still has a rubbery texture. You don’t have to do this, but the rubbing alcohol may help loosen the paint and make it easier to remove. Simply pour some rubbing alcohol over the item; use enough to cover the painted area and don’t wipe it off.  Be careful with electronics. Alternatively, soak a paper towel with rubbing alcohol and place it over the painted area for a few minutes. For best results, use 91% or 99% rubbing alcohol. Paint scrapers are great for flat surfaces because they have a nice, straight edge. Your fingernail will work better for curved surfaces, such as toys and models. You may still be able to use a paint scraper for cylindrical items, however.  If you don’t want to use your fingernail, you can try using a flathead screwdriver. Paint scrapers and screwdrivers can scratch certain types of plastic. If you’re worried about this, use your fingernail. It’ll take longer, but it’ll be safer. If this is a splash of paint, you should position the tool against the edge of the paint. If the entire surface is painted, you can pretty much start anywhere. This goes for all scraping tools: paint scrapers, fingernails, and screwdrivers.  For paint scraper/screwdriver on the unpainted area, with the edge touching the paint. For fingernails, make a hook with your index finger, then place your fingernail on the paint, close to the edge. The direction that you scrape in depends on the item that you are using. For paint scrapers and screwdrivers, you want to push against the paint, like pushing a cart. For your fingernail, you want to pull your fingernail across the paint, like tickling someone.  Keep going until you have most of the paint off. Don’t worry if there is some residue. If you are scraping on a cylindrical item, run your scraping tool down the length of the cylinder. This way, you’re always touching a straight edge. Alternatively, you can use a little bit of vegetable oil instead. This will help lubricate and lift the paint, making it easier to scrape off. Simply pour a little bit of water or oil onto the paint, and continue scraping. Soak a sponge or rag in plain water, then squeeze the excess out. Wipe the surface of the plastic item down with your sponge or rag, then let it air-dry. You can also pat the item dry with a clean cloth.
A: Wait until the paint has dried. Soak the painted area in rubbing alcohol if it is thick. Choose a scraping tool, such as your fingernail or a paint scraper. Hold the scraping tool at an angle against the paint. Scrape the paint off. Rinse the residue with water or oil, then scrape again, if needed. Wipe the residue off with a damp cloth, then let the item dry.

Article: The people making fun of you expect you to react negatively by either getting angry or being sad, so laughing will throw them off. Give a big hearty laugh like the mocking is the funniest thing you have ever heard. This will deflect the attack and show how little power they have over you.  Slap your knee and really exaggerate how funny you think their comments are. Say something like “that’s a new one” or “that’s the funniest thing I’ve heard all day.” Say something like “that’s enough” or “quit being rude.” In the moment, it can be difficult to focus on anything other than the mockery that is being directed towards you. However, mentally leaving the situation may help you better deal with it. Try thinking of a place that is peaceful and makes you feel happy. This will help you stay calm and not let the attacks hurt you. You can also imagine a brick wall between you and those mocking you that is deflecting their comments. A sick burn is a great way to turn the tables on those mocking you. This tells them that you are above their comments and makes them look bad in the process. A clever comeback sends the message that you are not an easy target and there are consequences for messing with you.  Say something like “wow, did you come up with that all by yourself” or “pardon me, but you seem to think that I care.” Try the “Yes, and…” technique. If someone is giving you a hard time about something just respond by acknowledging their teasing and then inserting a joke. For example, if someone zings your new haircut by saying “Nice haircut. Joining a punk band?” You can reply with “Yeah, and tomorrow I’m piercing lips, nose, and mouth.” Although it might seem counterintuitive, sometimes the best way to deflect mocking is to acknowledge it. Addressing part of the bullies’ attacks takes the power away from them and puts you in control. You can then reframe their attack in a way that you want. For example, if you are being mocked about wearing a hat they consider “weird,” you can respond by saying “yeah, it looks weird but you have to admit that it’s pretty cool.” Blowing off those making fun of you takes away much of their power over you. This demonstrates that you are above their comments and that they have not impact on you. This not only takes you out of the immediate situation, but also undermines the bullies’ ability to further ridicule you. Try to walk away confidently and calmly. This will convey to the people mocking you that their words have not hurt you.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Laugh at the ridicule. Think about something else. Give a witty comeback. Roll with the teasing. Act like it did not happen.

Q: With a little creative application, a single lemon can serve as both cleaning solution and sponge. Cut the lemon down the middle widthwise. You can now grip it by the peel-side and use it as a handheld scrubber to treat yucky shower stains.  Pick out the seeds before you start scrubbing so they don’t end up at the bottom of your shower. The natural acids in lemon juice are safe enough for you to use them to clean your shower as often as you’d like without having to worry about wearing down the acrylic finish. You may also have success using another type of citrus, such as grapefruit. Work the exposed fruit over the acrylic surface. As you press the lemon into the acrylic, the juice will gradually squeeze out, breaking up hard water stains, mold and mineral deposits.  After you’ve worn the lemon down, simply grab the other half or cut a new one and keep going over the area until it’s spotless. Just as a precaution, avoid using lemon in conjunction with other green cleaning ingredients like sea salt. Even water-soluble abrasives may be enough to scratch up acrylic. Once you’ve given the shower a thorough scrubbing, give the lemon juice a little time to work its magic. Though mild, the acids that the juice contains will usually be enough to deal with the majority of commonplace stains. The longer you let the juice soak, the better the end result will be.  Lemon juice is especially useful for dissolving stains that result from exposure to hard water or chemicals. Citric acid will not only clean and disinfect, it will also help brighten up the acrylic and restore it to its original luster. Flush every surface of the shower with warm water, taking care to get rid of any lingering juice or pulp from the lemon. If necessary, go back over the acrylic one more time with a soft towel or sponge. When you’re done, your shower should be pristine and have a fresh, clean scent!
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Slice a large lemon in half. Rub the lemon directly onto the surface of the shower. Allow the lemon juice to sit for 10-20 minutes. Rinse the shower clean.