INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you continually get into conflicts with your sibling, you might want to address the problem. Start by stating the obvious. That is, what's bothering you about the situation and why. It's important to address your views and then give your sibling a chance to respond. After your sibling has been talking for awhile, interrupt with something like, "I don't like the way you're talking to me right now" or "I feel like you're dominating this conversation." Try to remain as calm as possible. Getting hostile and trying to yell over someone will only escalate the situation. When communicating a problem, it's important to use "I" statements. These are statements that strive to express things in terms of feelings rather than facts. This can be helpful when confronting your sibling as they will feel you're expressing yourself and your emotions rather than trying to place external judgment on the situation. I statements begin with "I feel." After stating "I feel" you will describe your emotion and then explain the behavior that leads you to feel this way. Using "I" statements can help with conflict as they can feel less judgmental. You're not making a sweeping judgment about the situation or placing blame on one person. Instead, you're just stating how the situation makes you feel. For example, don't say, "You're inconsiderate when you talk over me and put me down about not finishing my homework." Rephrase this using an "I" statement. Say something like, "I feel upset when you lecture me about my homework because it adds to my stress level." Sometimes, even if you talk as respectfully as possible your sibling will just not stop talking. They may even become hostile, despite your best efforts to resolve the situation. If your sibling keeps talking over you and disrespecting you, it's best to simply end the conversation. Say something like, "I don't think we're getting anywhere and I don't feel comfortable right now." Then, leave the conversation.

SUMMARY: Present the problem. Use "I" statements. End the conversation if necessary.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Once your pastry bag is ready, you can pipe the icing on as an accent for the cookies. You can use it simply to outline the shape of the cookie, or to add fine details, such as a face for a gingerbread man cookie. You can also use the icing to pipe patterns on the cookies, such as an all-over polka dot or stripe design. Royal icing works extremely well as a glue to hold decorative candies and other embellishments on the cookies. Just add a dot of the frosting onto the cookie where you want to place the decoration and press the candy into place. When the icing dries, it won't move. You can use candies specifically meant for cookies decorating, such as sugar pearls or dragees, or you can use regular candies, such as M&M's. Allow the icing to dry completely before you place the decorated cookies in storage containers. If you want an easy way to decorate the cookies, use a knife to spread the icing over the entire cookie. While the icing is still wet, sprinkle colored sugar over it for a colorful, sparkling look. You can use a single colored sugar for the entire cookie, or use a piece of paper towel or a paper plate to block off sections of the cookie as you sprinkle to use multiple colors for a striped effect.

SUMMARY: Pipe some lines on cookies with icing. Use icing to serve as glue for candies. Spread icing across the entire surface.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: BMX bike models are all slightly different, and will require different tools depending on the style and manufacturer. Some of the tools you many need to assemble your bike include: A three-eighths inch (9.525mm) socket with wrench extension Sockets in 19mm (three-quarter inch), 17mm (0.686-0.669/eleven-sixteenths inch) 15mm (0.591-0.625/five-eighths inch) Allen wrenches in 4mm (0.15748 inch), 5mm (0.19685 inch), 6mm (0.23622 inch), 8mm (0.31496 inch) Open-end wrench in 15mm (0.591 inch) or an adjustable wrench Wire cutters or scissors Grease Phillips and flat-blade screwdriver Box cutter or knife Air pump Hammer and rubber mallet PVC pipe or old headset cup Using the box cutter or knife, carefully cut the tape or cut the box. Remove all the parts from the box. Cut any zip ties that may be fastening parts together, and remove foam or cardboard that's wrapped around parts. Lay the parts out on a flat surface so that you can see each one. Use the instructions as a reference if you are assembling a new bike. Inspect the parts for damage. While most bikes have the same basic components, different manufacturers will ship their bikes in different stages of assembly. Depending on how much pre-assembly has been done, your parts may include the: Bike frame Saddle (the seat) and seat post Handlebars and grips Front fork (the Y-shaped part that attaches to the front wheels and handlebars) Front brakes, rear brakes, and cables Reflectors Front and rear wheel assemblies and tires Chain Peddles Additional box or bag of small parts and hardware Most BMX bikes come pre-assembled with the back wheel and front forks already attached to the frame. If you just bought your bike and are assembling it for the first time, skip forward to the appropriate section depending on how much pre-assembly has already been done on your bike.

SUMMARY:
Assemble your tools. Remove the bike from the box. Ensure all your parts are there. Determine what assembly is required.