Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Put the customer first. Empathize. Be an expert in your field. Follow up. Look the part.

Answer: You can't sell anyone anything if they don't trust you. Convincing someone that they need something you're selling requires that you balance sincerity with your desire to make the sale, being assertive, firm, and honest. If they don't trust you, they're less willing to make an intelligent buying decision. Find out what your customer really wants and why they want it. People buy "things" as a means to an end. Understanding your customer's desires and adopting them yourself will make you a great salesman. Allow your customer to lead interactions, and ask questions to determine their desires. If a customer says they want a suit, ask "What's the occasion?" Selling a suit to someone going to a funeral is a lot different than selling to someone who is celebrating a recent promotion. If a customer expresses interest in a particular item, ask what it is they like about it. Allow them to choose the product that they feel good about, getting to know your customer and their taste, and uncovering their real motivation for buying. Know everything there is to know about your product, and your competitors products, so that you can justify to your customer why your recommended product is the right one for them. If you're selling basketball shoes, learn which players wear what shoes, what styles are collectible, and some of the history of the shoes. Likewise, learn all the technical details about sizing, comfort, and care for the product. If you really want to be a great salesman, go the extra mile. Write down the names and contact info of your customers, and follow up with a brief call or note to make sure they are 100% happy with their purchase. This is how you turn customers into raving fans who will return to you in the future. This is how you get referrals from your customers, and promotions from your employer. There's no particular style--a car salesman will probably dress somewhat differently than a salesperson at a guitar shop--but you need to figure out how to look as appropriate and approachable as possible. Be clean, appropriately groomed, and friendly.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Ensure that your dog is not sick. Understand what may have triggered the depression. Spend more time with your dog. Socialize your dog more. Reward your dog's positive behaviors. Make your dog feel more secure by maintaining a normal routine. See a veterinary behaviorist if your dog's depression continues.

Answer: If your dog is behaving in an unusual manner, it is wise to get them checked out by a vet. There is often a cross over in symptoms between depression and sickness, and it is not always easy to tell the difference because both sick and depressed dogs tend to be off their food, and are reluctant to exercise. A healthy dog is unlikely to become depressed for no reason, therefore it is helpful to know if a recent event has impacted your dog's mental well-being. Dogs are routine driven, so the most common trigger for canine depression is a change of routine. Changes in routine that can trigger depression may include: Stress: In doggy terms stress includes anything that stops him from getting the attention he is used to. A stay-at-home owner who now goes out to work. A new baby, or puppy, in the household. The sudden loss of a companion (human or canine). Moving house. Being re-homed. Major building work or renovations in the home. Go for more walks, play games your dog likes (fetch, tug-of-war), try a canine sport like agility, train your dog to do tricks, head to the dog park. When you watch TV, sit on the floor at your dog's level instead of in a chair. Whatever you decide to do, make sure it is fun for both you and your dog. Spending enjoyable time with you is the best way to help your dog overcome his depression. If your dog has recently lost a canine companion, consider getting a new one. If your dog is home alone for long hours, try daycare a few days a week or having a walker come by. Also plan trips to the park so that your dog can socialize. The mistake many owners make when dealing with a depressed dog is that they fuss over them when the dog is behaving abnormally. For example, if you make a fuss out of your dog when they don't eat, you inadvertently send them the message that they are doing a clever thing by not eating. A much better way of handling the situation is to put the food bowl down and ignore the dog until they decide to eat. Then once they take a mouthful, heap them with praise. This reinforces positive rather than negative behaviors and will help to lift your dog from their depression. Try to keep a depressed dog in their regular routine, since this helps them feel secure, and reassures them that all is well with the world. It is possible that your dog has a chemical imbalance and may need drugs like Prozac, as well as a behavioral modification program, to overcome their depression.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Wash the ink off with soap and water. Rub vegetable shortening or butter on the ink. Rub a cooled, used teabag over the pen ink.

Answer: This is probably the easiest and most accessible solution. If the ink is oil-based, as many ballpoint pens are, you may not have much luck, but if the pen uses water-soluble ink, it should wash off right away. Water-based inks tend to seep through paper and take longer to dry, so they are more likely to smear and get on your skin. Roller ball pens and some gel pens are usually water soluble. It will be kind of gross and may get messy, but the oils in these products will help dissolve the oil contained in the ink. Dissolving the ink will bring it to a liquid state, and when you clean off the butter or shortening with a dry paper towel, the ink should start to come off. This same principal means that oils like coconut oil, baby oil, or olive oil will also help dissolve the ink. Pour some oil onto a paper towel and use it to scrub off the ink. After making yourself a cup of tea, set the tea bag aside and allow it to come to room temperature. Once cooled, scrub the ink with the tea bag. It should rub off easily. The oils in the tea, combined with the rough fabric of the bag, will work together to break down and lift the pen off your skin. Don't be too harsh when you rub the tea against your skin, or you may break the bag and spill tea leaves everywhere.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Reassure your pet and make the home normal again. Do a yard sweep before letting your pets back outside. Check for signs of stress in your pet. Make your pet feel at home again and give it lots of attention.

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Be sure that the fireworks are over before you remove sound and light dampening blankets and curtains. Let your pet have a free run of the house to see how it behaves before letting it go back outside. Put your animal's cage back in its normal place and stay with them for a few hours to see how they are coping. Sometimes it is best to wait until the following morning to let your pet back outdoors. Collect any sparklers, firecrackers, and other party items and broken objects. Even if you did not host a party at your house, it is still a good idea to check for litter that may have entered your yard from nearby celebrations. Some pets will return to normal as soon as the loud noises and flashing lights stop, but some may need special attention to feel safe again. Watch for irregular behaviour from your pet, which could be a sign that it's having a hard time re-adjusting. In cats, signs of stress include running away, soiling the house, hiding and refusing to eat. In dogs, signs of stress include anxious barking, running away, soiling the house, cowering, clinging to their owner, whimpering, trembling, pacing, and refusing to eat. In small rodents, signs of stress include hiding, staying silent, excessive tooth grinding and acting more aggressively than usual. In horses and stable animals, signs of stress include soiling themselves, refusing to eat, sweating, and tooth grinding. After taking down blankets, moving its cage back, and making the home feel as it did before the fireworks, you can make your pet feel much more comfortable and relaxed even if it was scared during the fireworks. If it seems stressed, be sure to give it lots of attention and reassure it through gentle grooming and talking in a soft voice.