Prepare these in advance, so you can say them quickly as though they were part of a natural conversation. These sentences and words make sense, but many people will not be able to untangle the meaning. Here are a few that you can adapt to other subjects:  "I wouldn't be talking to you about this if I didn't think that I wasn't alone in my views." (An unnecessary amount of negatives, meaning "I think we agree.") "The government plans to raise taxes were defeated." (The word "government" and the word "plans" can both be two parts of speech, and the listener must switch their interpretation halfway through.) "Money is better than poverty, if only for financial reasons." (A meaningless truth.) For example, say "That reminds me of my father's ex-roommate's friend's dog who loves eating samosas." You can make up these connections, or trace actual paths to friends or family you know. If you want to trigger mild surprise or a laugh, this is a good tactic to choose. Expand your vocabulary and practice slipping unnecessarily lengthy or obscure words into a conversation. This is more likely to work on people who don't know you well, and on people who don't have a larger vocabulary than you. Here are a few example sentences:  "It's a good idea, but could you iterate on the excogitation?" (Could you think it through again in more detail?) "Velleity led me here, but I had a convivial experience." (I came here on a whim, but I had a pleasant time.) When in a group conversation, choose one of the people you're talking to and act as though you both know an incredible secret. Occasionally, when a different person makes an ordinary remark, turn to the selected person and laugh, wink, or nudge them. This works best if the other person is in on the joke, but with practice and finesse you can keep a conversation moving fast enough that an unwitting target doesn't have a chance to deny the in-joke.
++++++++++
One-sentence summary -- Use long, complicated sentences. Drop references to obscure connections. Use complex vocabulary. Pretend you have an in-joke with someone.


Use sewing pins to pin up the hem. For fine fabrics be sure to use sharp fine pins to protect the fabric from developing holes. the hem using lots of steam. Use a pressing cloth to protect delicate fabrics. Pin this hem. Remember to use a pressing cloth, if needed, to protect fine fabrics. using an invisible hemming stitch, or select the invisible hemming stitch on your sewing machine, or use a straight machine stitch to sew your sleeve hem in place.
++++++++++
One-sentence summary -- Mark the hem using a hemming gauge. Turn up the hem and pin it to the fabric. Press Turn the hem up again matching the turned up width, while removing the pins as you go, and pin the hem again to make a double-folded hem. Press the hem again. Hand sew


Find some quiet time when you and your mom can have a chat alone. Don’t freak yourself out! Try not to think about it too much, and instead just dive right in. Remember, she’s your mom; there’s nobody in the world who loves you more, and she understands what you’re going through. Approach the topic any way you like, whether you’ve got a whole song and dance planned, or if you want to start off by saying you feel a little uncomfortable but need to talk to her. If you are having trouble figuring out what to say, try something like:  “ I think I started my period.” “Can we go to the store? I need some things.” “This is difficult for me to say, but I’ve started my period.” “I don’t know how to say this, but ‘‘it’’ came…” " I just wanted to tell you  I've started my period..." Anytime you are alone together is a great time to approach the subject with your mom, especially if the idea of a formal sit-down with her seems too nerve wracking. You can do it on the way to school, soccer practice, or piano lessons, while watching TV, out for a walk, before she says goodnight, or any other time you have together that isn’t rushed. Casually let your mom know that you got your period.  Segue into the subject by asking her how old she was when she got her period if you don’t feel comfortable coming out and saying it. Work it into a conversation about something completely non-related if you need to. That will give you time to get talking and relax, and then you can slip it in when you feel comfortable. Out shopping together can be a great opportunity to tell your mom about your period without really having to bring it up. Steer her toward the feminine hygiene products in the grocery or drug store, and tell her that you need to pick up some supplies. This is a great time to ask her about recommendations, and she’ll pick up on the fact that you’re trying to tell her about your period. Getting your period means your body is going through a number of changes. Ask your mom any questions you have. This is a great time for you to bond, and she’ll probably have loads of stuff she wants to talk about.  Use this time to ask her about sexual health as well if you are comfortable bringing it up. Ask if she has any favorite products, what she craves when she’s on her period, and how she manages any PMS symptoms or cramps.
++++++++++
One-sentence summary -- Ask to talk to your mom in private. Casually bring it up when you’re together. Make an intentional stop in the feminine hygiene aisle with her. Ask questions.


to be quiet on command. When the dog starts barking, get some treats and hold them so the dog can see them. Then, when the dog stops barking, say a command like “quiet” or “hush” and give it a treat. Continue this routine every time the dog barks, gradually increasing how long the dog has to stay quiet before you give it a treat.  If the dog starts barking again before it gets the treat, take a few steps away from it with the treats and ignore it until it stops. Remember to always say the command before you give the dog a treat. Eventually, you’ll be able to use the command to get the dog to stop barking right away. The activity can be anything, like laying down in bed, playing tug of war, or even just sitting for a treat. The key is to distract the dog from barking by getting it to do something else.  When the dog starts barking, use a treat to encourage the dog to do an activity. For example, you could show the dog a treat and then tell it to lie down in its bed. If it lies down and stops barking, you'd give it the treat. You could also train the dog to sit for a treat. Then, whenever it starts barking, you can distract it by telling it to sit. If it sits and stops barking, it would get a treat. Barking is natural for dogs, so it will take time to train a dog not to bark at you. Stay consistent with your training and try not to get frustrated with the dog — eventually, the dog will get there!  If the barking persists or you're not sure you're up for training the dog, you may want to reach out to a professional dog behaviorist.
++++++++++
One-sentence summary --
Train the dog Distract the dog with an activity whenever it starts barking. Be patient and persistent with your training.