There is a saying that goes, “Always be extra nice to your enemies. Nothing annoys them more.” Try to be as polite as possible in class, and don't take the bait if your teacher tries to get a rise out of you.  Eventually, this may wear them down and they'll start treating you like one of their favorites. And if not – well, it will really annoy them that you don't seem to be upset by them anymore. Pay special attention to the kids that the teacher treats best. Try to act like they do, and use the same tone of voice. If you find yourself in an uncomfortable situation, ask yourself, “How would (your teacher's favorite) handle this? What would they probably say?” The number one pet peeve of most teachers is being ignored in class. Think how it would feel if you read a report in class, and the kids started talking to each other like you weren't there – no fun, right?  Pretend you're taking notes. Work on homework for a different class, write a poem or story, or make “to-do” lists. Avoid drawing or doodling, because most teachers can see that it isn't writing from across the room. If you're too shy to hand it to your teacher, leave it on their desk at the end of the day with a little note just saying the gift is from you and you hope they enjoy it.  If you get juice or a candy bar between classes, buy two and bring one to your teacher. Pay attention to which topics your teacher seems to be most excited about, then print out a funny or interesting article about it. Bake cookies or brownies, and wrap up a few little bundles of 2-3 cookies each. Hand them out to all your friends and teachers. This way it won't look like you specifically brought them to kiss up to your annoying teacher. If on assignment they give numbers 1-20 plus a bonus problem, always answer the bonus question. If your grades aren't the best, ask if you can do an additional project to improve your grade. Your teacher will be impressed by your initiative, and may treat you better as well. Although it's difficult to get past your own feelings sometimes, it's important to see if there is anything you can change. Are you late all the time? Do you forget to do your homework? Do you interrupt her when she is giving a lecture? Correct your behavior and your teacher will probably treat you better. If your teacher keeps calling on you and embarrassing you with difficult questions, try rephrasing the question before you answer it. She may not realize you don't understand the material – she might just think you haven't been doing the work.

Summary: Kill them with kindness. Watch how other students interact with them. Always look like you're paying attention. Bring them a gift. Do extra credit. Don't do anything to make the situation worse. Rephrase confusing questions.


Though men may like the designer stubble look for several reasons, you should especially consider it if you’re prone to shaving irritation and ingrown facial hairs. Maintaining the hairs at a short length can help clear up skin, and it can also give baby-faced men a more rugged, handsome look. Some men may think they can’t pull off stubble due to sparse or patchy facial hair growth. When shaving every day or two, this can be hard to determine since some hair may simply grow more slowly. Stop shaving longer than you normally would—up to a week even—and decide then if you believe your hair growth can warrant a stubble look. If you’re looking for a truly low-maintenance facial hair style, then the stubble look may not be for you. Though you don’t have to tend to stubble every single day, you’ll still have to clean it up approximately three times a week, and the process can potentially take longer than regular shaving alone.

Summary: Decide your face type. Stop shaving to gauge your beard growth. Be prepared to maintain it.


Let the laces fall to either side of the shoe.

Summary: Place the shoes on a flat surface.


In order to download apps from the App Store, you will need to either be connected to a wireless network or your cellular data plan. See this guide for details on connecting your iPad to a network. You will need to have an Apple ID linked with your iPad in order to download apps from the App Store. You can check by opening the Settings app and selecting "iTunes & App Store". You should see your Apple ID at the top of the menu. If not, log in or create a new Apple ID. Locate the App Store icon on your iPad's home screen and tap on it to launch the App Store. You will be taken to the App Store main page. Use the search bar if you want to find a specific application, or browse in the top apps if you need suggestions. Once you've found an app you like, tap on it to open the download page. When you've selected an app, you will be shown a description and some screenshots. You can also read reviews from other users. Use this information to determine if the app is what you need. If the app costs money, there will be a button indicating the price. If the app is free, the button will say "Free". Tap the price to confirm the purchase with the credit card associated with your Apple ID (or any gift card balance that you've redeemed). Once you've purchased the app, or tapped the "Free" button, the button will change to an "Install" button. Tap the "Install" button. The app will begin downloading to your iPad. You can monitor the progress by looking at the loading circle. Some apps are very large and can take a significant amount of time to download and install. If you are still on the application's App Store page, you can tap the "Open" button that appears after the app has finished installing. Otherwise, the app will appear on your Home screen after it has finished installing, and can be opened from there.
Summary: Ensure that you are connected to a network. Check that you are logged in with your Apple ID. Open the App Store. Browse for applications that you want to have. Read about the app. Tap on the "Free" or "Price" button. Install the app. Open your new application.