dataminer-x

dataminer-x t1_j9mozbk wrote

Reply to LPT request - techniques for teaching a practical skill in a 1-1 setting, someone you don’t know. by quipp68

This may sound odd, but I avoid using negative language like, "don't".

The rationale is that sometimes when you say something like, "Don't do it this way." There is a chance that they will register "Do it this way."

Instead (and I explain why I sometimes speak this way before I start teaching) I say something like, "This is incorrect", or, "This is a bad example."

Those phrases are less correct grammatically, but less likely to be misinterpreted as well.

2

dataminer-x t1_iug9h8x wrote

Reply to LPT Request: I've come to absolutely loath flying on airplanes, and my new job has me flying a lot. Any tips to make the experience more bearable? by [deleted]

I used to travel a fair bit, and don't miss it at all.

It sounds like most of your downsides are from other people. Visible headphones serve two purposes; decreasing noise (which is surprisingly fatiguing) and sending a message that you don't want to talk that much.

I've used eye covers as well and generally just try to sleep for the flight.

As for boarding and de-boarding, you can try to be last on, last off, or if you can get towards the front, last on, first-ish off. But you can only have a personal item, not a carry on if you try to do this.

2