Problem: Article: For adults, teenagers, and children, games can be lots of fun. Card games, board games, video games, figure out which works best for your group.  Card games are good because most people have cards and there are a lot of simple games. The game Spoons is a really good with a group, while something like Speed is better with just a few people. If you're playing Poker, use little pieces of chocolate or candy as money. That way it's just about fun instead of money. Some options for board games include Settlers of Catan, Scrabble, Bananagrams, and Clue. Clue is, especially, is an easy game to learn and fun because you get to accuse your friends of murder. Multi-player video games are great to play with your friends too. Have a Super Mario party or compete in the latest multiplayer racing game. There are lots of different ways to have a fun party, even if there are only a few of you. Get creative with your party and you'll definitely have fun.  Have a dance party. Put your iPod on shuffle and turn the lights down and dance away. You can check out dance moves on your favorite music video and have a laugh copying them. You can dress super fancy and learn some ballroom steps. Plan a theme party. This can be anything from a 1920s murder mystery to an Ascot tea party. This all depends on your ingenuity and that of your friends. Consider what your group is interested in and go for it. Have a baking or cooking party. Pick out some recipes to cook together, shop for the groceries together, and use teamwork to prepare them. You can laugh at your failures and delight in your successes. This is a fun and easy game to play anywhere you want. A "truth" is a question they must answer truthfully. A "dare" is an activity they must perform. You can also allow a certain amount on "chickens' per person which allows them to not complete the truth or dare.
Summary: Host a game night. Have a party. Play Truth or Dare.

Problem: Article: Don’t feel guilty when you speak out against mistreatment and verbalize your boundaries. You deserve to be treated with respect, and only you can make sure that happens. Whenever someone treats you poorly in the future, have a conversation with them and explain how you expect to be treated instead. If someone continues to mistreat you, stop hanging around the person or end the relationship completely. This sends the message that you view their behavior as unacceptable and that you don’t have to tolerate it. If they ask why you have withdrawn, simply say, “I did that to protect myself because you were not treating me how I expect to be treated.” How you treat yourself sends a message about how you want others to treat you. Teach your acquaintances, friends, and relatives how they should treat you by setting standards for yourself.  For example, you shouldn’t belittle or speak negatively about yourself to others. Walk and act with confidence, with your chin up and shoulders pulled back. You can also show people how to treat you by clearly asking for what you need (“I really need someone to talk to.”) and by reinforcing when someone is treating you appropriately (“Thank you so much for respecting my privacy.”). Model how you expect to be treated by treating others with proper consideration and kindness. Use kind, uplifting words when discussing others rather than being demeaning or gossiping. Show respect for others and they will respect you in kind.
Summary: Refuse to accept mistreatment. Get distance from the person. Show people how you expect to be treated. Treat others with respect.

Problem: Article: Start by turning on your deep fryer, or finding a pan that's spacious enough to completely submerge the bacon in. Fill the pan or fryer with about 2 cups of vegetable or canola oil. The bottom of the cooking surface should be covered with a couple inches of oil.  A deep fryer with a built-in basket will make this type of culinary project much easier, but it is not a requirement. To ensure that the bacon has the right consistency, the oil you use should be a liquid at room temperature, not a semisolid like coconut oil or shortening. Turn on the fryer or stove and heat the oil until it reaches 360-375 degrees. At this point the oil will be bubbling and popping, so be careful not to stand too close. It might be a good idea to wear a pair of gloves or an oven mitt while frying to prevent oil burns. Carefully lower the strips of bacon into the fryer one at a time. Use a fry basket, fork or a pair of tongs to keep your hands away from the hot oil. Add as many pieces as you can comfortably fit in the fryer—that way there will be no need to make multiple batches. If you're working with a smaller pan or fryer, cut the strips of bacon in half before you drop them in. The bacon will sizzle as it cooks. Keep an eye on both the clock and the bacon itself to make sure it doesn't get too done. The oil will continue cooking the bacon after you remove it from the fryer, so you'll want to take it out before it starts turning brown.  There is no exact time it will take to fry the bacon. You'll just have to watch it closely and use your best judgment. The thickness of the bacon you're preparing may cause it to cook a little faster or slower. Use a pair of metal tongs to extract the bacon strips from the hot oil. Let the excess oil drip off each strips, then set them aside on a layer of paper towels until they're cool enough to eat. You now have a mound of tasty bacon that's evenly cooked, perfectly done and ready to enjoy!  Dab the bacon with a paper towel if you don't like it quite as greasy. Thick-cut bacon will have a chewier, meatier texture when deep fried than thinner slices, which will be especially crispy.
Summary: Fill a fryer or deep pan with oil. Heat the oil. Add the bacon. Cook for about 5 minutes. Remove the bacon and let it cool.

Problem: Article: Wrap the measuring tape around the center of your neck. Make sure the tape is flat against your neck and not bunched up or twisted. Note the measurement you get. Don't measure your neck with the measuring tape wrapped too tightly around it or your bow tie will be too tight. You should be able to fit your finger in between your neck and the measuring tape. Lay your bow tie on a flat surface so the back of the bow tie is facing up. You should see a row of numbers going across the thin part of your bow tie. Find the number that matches the measurement you took of your neck. For example, if your neck measurement was 15 inches (38 cm), look for the number 15 (38) on your bow tie. The t-hook will look like a small plastic or metal hook that's in the shape of a capital “t.” Once the t-hook is in the hole, gently pull on it to make sure it's secure. Now that the t-hook is hooked into the number that corresponds with your neck size, your bow tie should fit you when you tie it around your neck.
Summary:
Measure the circumference of your neck with measuring tape. Look for the corresponding measurement on the inside of your bow tie. Insert the t-hook on your bow tie into the hole next to the right number.