It’s school time again! You’re probably feeling excited and maybe a little sad that summer is over, Some kids feel nervous or a little scared (害怕的) on the first day of school because of all the new things. Luckily, these “new” worries only stick around for a short time. Let’s find out more about going to a new school.

Most teachers kick off the new school year by introducing themselves and talking about what you’ll be doing that year.

Most teachers let you pick your own seat on the first day, but by the second or third morning, they’ll have mapped out a seating plan. It’s a good idea to write down where your seat is in your notebook so you won’t forget.

Seeing friends you haven’t seen for some time can make the first day a good one. You can make the day feel special by wearing clothes that you really like. Maybe you got a great T-shirt on one of your vacations, or a pair of sneakers. It also can make you feel good to be prepared and have all the things you need, such as pencils, folders (文件夹), and whatever else you’ll need. But make sure that you pack them the night before in case you don’t have time in the morning.

For many people, working from home part time or full time can be an attractive option. 【小题1】. You’ll have to plan out your strategy, work out all the little details, and then put in the work to make it happen.

Evaluate your talents.

Keep in mind that there is a huge difference between talents and things you enjoy. 【小题2】. Think about your skills that you do better than anyone else.

Assess your financing needs.

While starting a business from home can be more affordable than starting a traditional business, you will still need money to get started. 【小题3】. If you don’t have a lot in savings, you can get a business loan to get started, but this would mean afterwards being responsible for a loan.

Know your competition.

If you plan on working from home locally, look around town for other businesses offering the same services or products. You’ll have to find a way to stand out from the competition. Be sure to check around and analyze your competitors’ pricing. 【小题4】.

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If no business ideas are coming to mind, think about some of the tried home business types. Some common ideas include tutoring, tax preparation, accounting, web designing, dance instructing. These home based business ideas just require your personal skills.

It’s never easy to say no, especially when we’re invited somewhere by someone close to us. 【小题1】 Maybe it’s time to learn how to tur down an invitation without hurting people’s feelings.

Delay your response. Avoid responding immediately to a request you believe you will turn down. A quick “No” will rob (剥夺) you of time to come up with a kind refusal. A simple “Let me check my calendar and get back to you” will often work. 【小题2】

Check your calendar for conflicts. If you are lucky, you will have a scheduling conflict. You can honestly decline due to the conflict. If the person insists on inviting you, they may ask you for a better time. 【小题3】 When you see your calendar is busy, take a little extra time in advance to think about a kind refusal if they ask for a better time.

【小题4】 If you know you want to decline before checking your calendar, you may have a reason in mind. Do you dislike the task? Are you planning to go to that event with someone else? Think about reasons you can give that focus on aspects of the request, instead of the aspects of the person requesting it.

Remember to respond. 【小题5】 If you do not respond, they may think you feel they are not important. So do remember to reply to requests. Emphasize non-personal reasons for declining.