Shifting gears question Options

[celitron]

I'm new to driving sticking-shift. Please don't flame me, I am here to keep my car from getting damaged.

When shifting from first gear to second, do you guys release the clutch slowly then step on the gas again?
or
Do you release the clutch right away then step on the gas?

What's your process for handling the hills and slopes in an manual mr2 when you're at a complete stop? Do you use the e-brake?

1) Dad: I was told by my dad to release the clutch slowly but fast enough to keep the car going for all gears

2) Cousin: I was told by my cousin that if release the clutch slowly it would burn the clutch. He said you only release the clutch slowly on first gear. then on second i must let the clutch out completely then gas it.

3) Some guy online: I was asked some guy online and he said I should release the clutch slowly for 1st and 2nd gear then for 3 etc.... I should release the clutch quickly then gas it.

Please help I'm a bit confused now.

[LatinKraze]

I drive as to not feel the car jerk when im driving. This means that I rev match when shifting gears. The only thing i can think of that will burn your clutch super fast is dumping it. By this i mean reving ur car, to say 4k rpms, and releasing the clutch to burn out or race.
Everyone has a different driving style. I naturally drive fast so i release the clutch pretty fast and press the gas pedal a moderate amount to get me goin. It's harder to rev match while driving fast, but it is possible. If you drive like a sane person then you would, ofcourse, release the clutch alot slower and get on the gas pedal alot softer. As for going from a dead stop facing up hill, then use the e-brake......especially when theres another car behind you. Once you get to know ur car and know where the exact point for which your clutch engages, then the e-brake will not be necessary. If someone has another opinion then let me know, i might be missing stuff.