Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Signal the bad news before you dive in. Offer comfort to the person, if appropriate. Accept silence as a possible response. Decide what to do next.

Answer: A transitional statement can help the person get ready for unexpected bad news. Although you want to get to the point right away instead of beating around the bush, you do want to at least prepare the person for the prospect of upsetting news. You can use phrases such as: "I have some sad news to tell you", "I've just received a call from the hospital: there has been an accident and..."; or "I've been talking to your specialist and...", "There is no easy way to say this but..." or "There's some really bad news you need to know..." etc. As you narrate the events, react to the emotions of the other person as they arise by acknowledging and addressing them. The most important part of breaking news is how well you respond to the other person's emotions. Make the connection between the identification of the emotions and the cause, and make it clear to the recipient that you get the connection. Do this by acknowledging their response, such as "This is a clearly a terrible shock" or "I can see that you're really upset and angry about what has happened", and so forth. Doing this lets the person know you get their pain or other reaction and that you've tied it to the news you've just relayed, without passing any judgment, making any assumptions, or trying to minimize their emotions. Everyone won't ask questions or demand answers after hearing upsetting news. Some people may just sit there in shock. It may take time to let the news sink in. If he or she does that, place your arm around the person's shoulders and simply sit with him or her in a display of sympathetic solidarity. When comforting the person, keep in mind social and cultural conventions to avoid making the situation worse. It's all very well delivering bad news but there must be a strategy for after delivery of it. Action can help prevent a person from going into a state of shock, and can give them a sense of being involved or doing something to resolve, manage, deal with, or face the results of the bad news. Help to decide how to handle the news. If a person has died, how will the friend or relative cope? If a cat died, how will the owner honor it? If someone lost their job, how will they find a new one? Perhaps you can offer to take the recipient somewhere, such as visiting a hospital, gathering belongings, seeing a counselor, going to the police, or whatever is needed. Make it plain what is likely to happen next, especially with relation to your own involvement. If you're a doctor delivering bad news about treatment, for example, you might outline the next steps for the patient continuing to visit you. Simply letting the person know when you'll be around or back again to check on them can be a help in and of itself. Whatever promises you make to assist the person who has received bad news, be sure to follow through on what you've said you'll do. Give the person your time where possible, and be accepting of their need to grieve where relevant.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Plan to have a cheat day. Add some extra cardio on days you plan to eat fast food. Cut calories from other meals to make up the difference. Eat a balanced diet. Cook most meals at home.

Answer: Allowing yourself to splurge on your favorite fast-food treats once a week may help you stay on track and boost your commitment to your diet on non-cheat days. Select a day where you allow yourself to enjoy your favorite foods without feeling guilty. Perhaps on Fridays after a long week at work you'll allow yourself to stop at your favorite drive-thru, or on Sunday you'll visit your favorite coffee chain. Think of it as a special treat or reward for all your hard work during the week. It is recommended that you get 150 minutes of aerobic exercise each week, or about 30 minutes of exercise for 5 days each week. Increase activities like walking, swimming, or dancing to help you boost your heart rate and burn more calories on days you plan to eat fast food. The more calories you burn, the faster you will reach your weight-loss goals, and the more calories you can use to enjoy a fast-food meal. Activities that use larger muscle groups, like your legs and back, will help you burn more calories by increasing your heart rate. On days you plan to have a fast-food meal, prepare by slashing calories from other meals. Swap heavy cream for skim milk in your morning coffee, or eat a lunch that is full of steamed vegetables and whole grains. These small changes can help you enjoy a fast-food meal while still staying within your daily calorie limit. Increase the amount of fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins in your diet to help you with your weight-loss goals. Enjoying these healthy options at most meals will allow you to conserve more calories that you can later use to enjoy the occasional fast-food treat. While you're on a diet or a weight-loss program, plan to prepare the majority of your meals at home. When you prepare meals at home, you will be able to account for your calorie, carbohydrate, and fat intake more easily than if you ordered a meal at a restaurant. Cooking at home frequently may also help you to consume fewer calories when you do visit a fast-food chain.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Open Microsoft Word. Click blank document. Click "File. Click "Open. Click the correct source. Select the PDF document. Click "OK" from the dialog box. Enable editing. Edit the document. Navigate the document.

Answer: Press the Windows key (to the left of the Alt key), type "word," then press Enter. When you first open Word, you will be presented with a variety of template options and special formatting. For the purpose of this tutorial, though, choose the "blank document" option. " In the upper-left corner of the window, click on the File tab. This will open up a dropdown menu on the left side of the window with a few different choices. " Find and click on the Open option. It should be one of the first choices listed for you. This should open up an additional menu, listing sources from which you can open a document. If the PDF file is on your computer, click Computer. If the PDF file is on a flashdrive or other external drive, click on that drive. Find and open the correct PDF file from its location on your computer. After opening a PDF, you will be notified that the process may take a while to complete. Depending on the size of the PDF file and the number of graphics in the File, the process will take longer. Be aware that if you do have a large number of graphics, there is a chance that Word will not be able to properly format the document. It will still open, but may not look identical. If you downloaded the file from the web, you may be notified that editing is not enabled. This is a security measure that Word takes to prevent your computer from being infected by a virus. If you trust the source, click File in the upper-left corner of the window, then click on "Enable Editing" from inside the yellow box. You can start editing the document just like you would any other Word document. Use the arrows on the left and right side of the window to navigate through pages, or scroll just like usual.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Ask your landlord if you can paint or make other changes. Paint your walls Apply temporary wallpaper to your walls instead of painting. Hang pictures Install shelves Hang mirrors

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Some leases allow tenants to make more changes to space than others. Call your landlord and ask them what you're allowed to do in your rental. You may be able to change fixtures or knobs, paint the walls, or apply wallpaper. If your landlord doesn't want you to make changes, you can try to convince them by explaining that you're trying to raise the property value. You can also tell them that you'll repaint the walls before you move out. if you're allowed to. Get swatches from the paint store and hold them up against your walls to help you determine if the color is right for the decor that you want to achieve. Then, purchase the paint from a hardware or paint store. To paint your walls, lay drop cloths and apply a coat of primer with a brush to the wall. Then, use a roller or a brush and apply paint in long broad strokes down the wall until it's covered in paint. You may want to apply more than one coat depending on how dark you want the wall to be. You can also paint a single accent wall instead of painting them all. Once you decide on a color, make sure to send your landlord a swatch to get their approval before you start painting. Think of what kind of palette you want and go for a color that compliments the furniture and items that you already have in your apartment. Rooms that have a lot of natural light look better with lighter colors while darker rooms, like basements, look better with darker colored walls. Some special wallpapers have a temporary adhesive that allows you to move or remove wallpaper without damaging the wall. Popular brands include Chasing Paper, Graham & Brown, and Spoonflower. Look for temporary wallpaper that matches your existing decor and consider purchasing and applying it to your walls. To apply the wallpaper, peel off the back of the paper and smooth it out over your walls in sheets. Some temporary wallpapers may require mixing together a weak adhesive. If you don't want to wallpaper all of your walls, you can frame rooms with wallpaper by only applying it to the edges of the wall. and art on the walls to add interest. Paintings, posters, and family photos are great ways to add something to bare walls. Choose art pieces or photos that flow with the rest of the room. Screw picture hooks into the wall and hang artwork or photographs. For instance, if you are using neutral colors, black and white photos might look good. If you have colorful rooms, you should have colorful photos or artwork. on the walls to highlight decor and create storage. Shelving attached to your walls will not only create storage space but could add to the decor. Put pieces of China or other decor items like figurines, art, baskets, or jars on top of the shelving to add a different look to a room. Purchase shelving or create it yourself and screw in brackets to securely attach it to the wall. around your home to make the space look larger. Hanging a mirror in a room not only makes it appear larger, it can also contribute to the room's decor. Look for mirrors that have fashionable or elaborate frames. You can hang mirrors in narrow hallways or staircases. You can also make a mirror a focal point by leaning it against a wall rather than hanging it.