Sentences with phrase «more flattering if»

I think they would be more flattering if they were a darker color.

But, it's so much more flattering if you wear makeup and clothes in colors that are compatible with your natural colorings, particularly your complexion.

Not exact matches

He or she may be flattered by the amount of respect you have and be more forgiving than if you left without explanation or made up a flimsy excuse.

But, if you don't take time off, more of your sales will likely fall flat.

If the world's hierarchies and old social and business structures are to become flatter, understanding the needs of the whole will become even more important.

With Fox selling ad space at more than $ 5 million for each 30 - second spot, companies seeking brand visibility on the world's largest stage are risking an expensive disappointment if their commercials fall flat.

All of that means that if you take your Web - project specifications to multiple vendors for a price comparison, there is a lot more to compare than just their quoted flat fees.

As Joe explains, if your blog audience numbers stay flat month over month but the composition of the audience includes more designated accounts, that's a marketing success.

Indeed, in the past, U.S. equity markets have been more resilient to tightening monetary conditions if valuations were flat or lower over the preceding 12 months.

If this happens, to the extent that more countries with a wider range of political goals and institutions join the system created by the Bretton Woods conference, and to the extent that geopolitical tensions rise in Eurasia, it seems to me that the flat or mildly upward sloping line that represents the benefits to the US of the global trading system and the steep upward sloping line that represents the costs, if they haven't already crossed, must cross sooIf this happens, to the extent that more countries with a wider range of political goals and institutions join the system created by the Bretton Woods conference, and to the extent that geopolitical tensions rise in Eurasia, it seems to me that the flat or mildly upward sloping line that represents the benefits to the US of the global trading system and the steep upward sloping line that represents the costs, if they haven't already crossed, must cross sooif they haven't already crossed, must cross soon.

As usual, I don't place too much emphasis on this sort of forecast, but to the extent that I make any comments at all about the outlook for 2006, the bottom line is this: 1) we can't rule out modest potential for stock appreciation, which would require the maintenance or expansion of already high price / peak earnings multiples; 2) we also should recognize an uncomfortably large potential for market losses, particularly given that the current bull market has now outlived the median and average bull, yet at higher valuations than most bulls have achieved, a flat yield curve with rising interest rate pressures, an extended period of internal divergence as measured by breadth and other market action, and complacency at best and excessive bullishness at worst, as measured by various sentiment indicators; 3) there is a moderate but still not compelling risk of an oncoming recession, which would become more of a factor if we observe a substantial widening of credit spreads and weakness in the ISM Purchasing Managers Index in the months ahead, and; 4) there remains substantial potential for U.S. dollar weakness coupled with «unexpectedly» persistent inflation pressures, particularly if we do observe economic weakness.

I am firmly middle class, and I am fine with a flat tax (and indeed support it for its simplicity — why does the government care if I pay for my dental expenses through my employer or more directly?)

And if you literally mean a flat tax with from the first dollar (which is * NOT * what most flat tax proposals are, by the way — they all include at least a significant standard deduction)-- one with no deductions & credits (not even home interest deductions or charitable deductions or college deductions, etc), then we may as well be discussing what type of pig would fly more efficiently.

If anything, we should stick with our current system because it is more «fair» than the flat - tax on income idea.

I guess the only thing you got on me is more people believe in yours than mine, but we both know that even if 99.99 % of people believe something to be true it doesn't make it true (See the earth being flat) so I guess the numbers game doesn't help.

So do you agree the Biblical representation of «God» is at best stretched and more likely just flat out wrong (if not impossible)?

If atheism wants to be taken seriously as a belief system and not just as a rejectionist, negative viewpoint then y» all have got to provide something, a sense of community or of a greater human endeavour, something more than a flat denial.

mzh, If someone who believed the earth is flat were to join my family it would make that belief no more true.

If I were born into a faith organization that was a solid socialist oligarchy having fair flat tax, budget surpluses, welfare without shame, culturally sensitve worldwide outreach, and promise to rule over a planet of my own, I would find sticking around to be a good bet, and all the myths to be no more bizarre than those found in other faith traditions.

If you fill half way, the loaves are a little more flat on top.

@Kanika, I normally don't keep Focaccia for second rise as I like my Focaccia to look more like a flat bread... but you may keep for second rise if you wish so.

Obviously not sweet at all other than the hint of banana sweetness, but if you're looking for more of I guess an actual BREAD and not a cake, just flat out drop the sugar.

and I accidentally let them rise too long on the second rise so they were a little flat so next time I'll just add a little more flout it or use a little less water and see if that makes them a little taller:)

The recipe scales up easily, so if you are feeding more than just yourself, multiply all ingredients 1:1 and you will have a room full of happy bellies in no time flat!

* some bits of nougat / caramel might melt and stuck to the paper once cold — to avoid that, while the cookies are still warm, gently release them from the paper and reshape the cookies into a circle if the melted bits run off and change their shape; I thought of using foil instead of baking paper to avoid the sticking issue, but then I thought the foil would transfer more heat to the cookies and make them too flat Makes about 38 large cookies

(look for parts that are more flat for the top and bottom when slicing so they stand straight — if they don't slice off a bit from the bottom to make them sit better).

Before serving be sure to adjust your salt, if the soup tastes flat, add more a pinch or two at a time until all the flavors pop.

If it tastes flat, it likely needs more salt, maybe more cayenne and a squeeze of lemon.

-- If your bread is flat, try adding 1/4 cup more flour.

- If your bread is flat try adding 1/4 cup more flour.

1 cup dried white beans, such as cannellini or great northern, soaked overnight 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 - 3 leeks, white and light green parts sliced (about 2 cups) 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 4 cups chopped kale leaves (about 1 medium bunch) 1 small head cauliflower, broken into florets 4 cups vegetable stock (recommend Imagine No Chicken broth) 2 cups water 2 cups bean cooking liquid, plus 1 more cup if needed 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper to taste 1/2 cup flat - leaf Italian parsley leaves

On a baking sheet -LCB- I line mine w / aluminum foil to save on clean up -RCB- use a teaspoon measure and do heaping scoops and if needed pat them out to be a little bit flatter / more even.

The peanut mole: Tear the ancho chiles into flat pieces, then toast a few at a time on an ungreased griddle or skillet over medium heat: press flat with a metal spatula for a few seconds, until they crackle and change color slightly, then flip, and press again (if they give off more than the slightest wisp of smoke, they are burning and will add a bitter element to the sauce.)

4 large ears corn on the cob, shucked and silk removed 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 serrano or jalapeño pepper, minced 1 medium red onion, minced 1 1/4 cups diced celery 1 tablespoon non-hydrogenated margarine, such and Earth Balance or Smart Balance 2 1/2 tablespoons flour (all purpose or white whole wheat) 1 3/4 pound Yukon gold potatoes, diced small 4 cups chicken - style vegetable broth 4 cups unsweetened almond milk 1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce (or regular if you're not vegan) 3 tablespoons dry sherry 1 bay leaf 2 teaspoons fresh chopped thyme leaves 1 teaspoon salt, more to taste Black pepper to taste Pinch smoked paprika (or substitute regular paprika) 4 - 5 dashes of Tabasco sauce 1/4 cup flat - leaf parsley, minced 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Most offer restaurateurs and shop owners the choice of letting customers tip by percentage or flat - dollar amount, or whether to switch from flat dollars to a percentage - based tip if the total bill comes to, say, $ 10 or more.

If you use it, the texture is more chunky (as pictured) and thick; if not, they are just as yummy, but a little more flaIf you use it, the texture is more chunky (as pictured) and thick; if not, they are just as yummy, but a little more flaif not, they are just as yummy, but a little more flat.

If you want the cookies to spread more and be flatter, then use less oatmeal, raisins, and nuts, but then it wouldn't be the same cookie and you would be better off finding a brown sugar cookie.

14 ounces (400g) new potatoes 1/3 cup lentils (I used black beluga lentils here but de Puy / green lentils would be good too) 2 - 3 stalks curly green kale (or more if you want to make it more of a green salad) 1/4 cup freshly chopped flat leaf parsley

«When they cook and that water evaporates, the higher, curved sides of a baking dish will cause your vegetables to steam more than if they were on a flat surface with shallow sides.»

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees (fan) Add the spinach to a food processor / high powered blender and allow it to be roughly chopped by the blades Drain and rinse the chickpeas well and then add them in along with the rest of the ingredients If the mixture is too sticky, add more almond meal and if it's too dry, add more water Line an oven proof dish with parchment paper Roll the mixture into balls, then place them on the baking sheet and (optional) press down on them to make them flatter Bake in the oven for 20 minutes until crisIf the mixture is too sticky, add more almond meal and if it's too dry, add more water Line an oven proof dish with parchment paper Roll the mixture into balls, then place them on the baking sheet and (optional) press down on them to make them flatter Bake in the oven for 20 minutes until crisif it's too dry, add more water Line an oven proof dish with parchment paper Roll the mixture into balls, then place them on the baking sheet and (optional) press down on them to make them flatter Bake in the oven for 20 minutes until crispy

For instance, in the build up to City's first goal, Ozil could have made it a little more difficult for Debruyne if he had run into the space ahead of Debryune but he was standing flat.

saturday was disappointing, a flat performance with a lot of players having an off day, but we move on liege on wednesday then the game which will have a massive bearing on our season against chelski.there is no way we can lose that game because if we do chelski are over the hill and far away.f.cked off rvp is injured but we have to find a way to win games with out him and b52, arshavin must start against chelski to make us more direct as we over elaborate in the final third at times.

It would appear Moyes still has an awful on his plate if he's to drag the Merseysider's back up the league into a more flattering position.

And if you need even more space the seats fold down to create a flat surface to haul large cargo.

This position is often called a «C - like position» and you should simply adjust them to a more flat position if you notice them with their chin near their chest.

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If you have flat or inverted nipples, breastfeeding may initially be more challenging — but not impossible.

When your milk comes in and your breasts become engorged, or if you have flat nipples, it can be more difficult for your baby to properly latch on.

If not, you could probably create something with a similar look from the front much more simply (and it would be up to you if you wanted to mess with the back or leave it flatIf not, you could probably create something with a similar look from the front much more simply (and it would be up to you if you wanted to mess with the back or leave it flatif you wanted to mess with the back or leave it flat).

If the mother's nipples are particularly large, or inverted, or flat, these nipple variations make latching on more difficult, not usually impossible.