Natazia Rogers
ADVICE CORNER
We asked students to anonymously answer a problem people often have. This month’s questions and answers were:
How do you tell your crush you like them?
This can be nerve-wrecking but there are tips! Your responses included:
“Get your friends to do it for you”
“Just don’t”
“In private, don’t embarrass yourself or your crush”
“Be yourself , don’t try to be someone you’re not”
“Do not pressure them to like you back, or pretend to”
“Send a note or a text, don’t let someone else do it for you”
How do you stop from getting interrupted when speaking?
“I become louder until they stop”
“Just stop”
“Leave”
“Say,”Excuse me, I wasn’t finished speaking yet.”
“Make eye contact with hand gestures to let them know not to interrupt you”
How do you stop lying when you don't want to?
“Don’t lie”
“Think of the consequences”
“Pray”
“By stop lying”
“Practice honesty, even if it is uncomfortable or scary.
“Own up to your lies and try to make things right.”
How do you tame your hair?
“Styling it”
“Straightening it”
“Brush+Wetting it”
“Protective styles”
“Brush it”
“Use leave-in Conditioner”
“Hair serum, oil, mask…anything with vitamins and minerals”
We asked students to anonymously answer a problem people often have. This month’s questions was: What should you do when someone is taking advantage of you?
Your responses included:
“If someone was taking advantage of me, I would find out what it was then find a way to stop it by confronting them or find a way to show them that I am aware of what they are doing and cause them to stop.”
“Block all contact with them or report them…”
“ Be clear about what you are willing and not willing to do and tell them so!”
“If someone is asking too much of you, it's okay to say no. You don't have to feel guilty about it.”
“Stand up for yourself and assert your needs. Don't let others take advantage of you.”