Q: Always open a formal email with a salutation. Addressing the recipient by name (if known) is preferred. Include the person's title (Mr., Mrs., Ms., Dr., etc.) with their last name, followed by a comma or a colon. You can precede the salutation with "Dear..." if you like. If you don't know the name of the person you're writing to, use a salutation like "Dear Sir/Madam," "Dear Sir or Madam," or "To whom it may concern." Do not use "Hello," "Hey," "Hi," or other informal salutations. If you are writing to someone you don't have an existing relationship with, such as a new customer, hiring manager, or government official, tell them who you are and why you are writing. Do this in the first sentence or two of your email. For example, when writing to a potential employer, you might say: "My name is Earl Rivers. I'm contacting you to apply for the administrative assistant position listed on CareerXYZ.com." Once you've introduced yourself and the general reason you're writing, you can follow up with the body of your email. Put the most important content near the top. This respects your recipient's time and makes the purpose of your email clear. When writing to a government official, for instance, you might start by saying: "My name is Arlene Rivers. I obtained your email address from the Westchester County Clerk website. I am writing to contest the traffic citation I received on December 31, 2009. " For a formal email, it's ok to be direct, as long as you are polite. Beating around the bush will only lose your reader and make it harder to figure out what you want or need from them. For instance, when writing to a professor, don't waste space with unnecessary padding like: "This is Darlene Frankreich. Do you know me? CHEM 221 is my favorite class right now. I love the way the lectures are so organized. I can always follow along and know what will be on the tests. Speaking of tests, I was thinking about the next exam." Instead, it would be much clearer to write something like: "This is Darlene Frankreich. I'm a student in your CHEM 221 class, and I'm writing about a potential exam time conflict." There's no set length for how long an email should be. However, it's a good idea to keep an email to about one (laptop or desktop size) screen length. If your email is relatively lengthy, break it up into short paragraphs. Insert a line break between each paragraph instead of indenting. Since formal emails are written for professional contexts, you'll want to give a good impression. Use complete sentences and polite phrasing. Avoid things like: Slang Unnecessary contractions Emoticons and emojis Profanity Jokes As with salutations, there are a variety of closings that are acceptable in formal emails. Make sure to follow up with your full name and job title or other signature (if you have one). Examples of potential closings include: "Yours sincerely," "Yours cordially," "Respectfully," "Best," "Your student,"
A: Use a proper salutation. Introduce yourself in the first paragraph (if necessary). Prioritize the most important information. Get to the point. Keep it brief. Use formal language. Use a proper form of closing.

Q: The scoop of baking soda should be one heaping scoop. Since baking is low in pH, it will help neutralize the acidity of the corrosion. Use hot water rather than cold to speed up the process. Avoid using household "cleaners" like coke, coffee, or grease as they can run onto various parts of your engine. This may cause unnecessary corrosion on metal parts, soften rubber connections, and damage your asphalt or concrete driveway. You may also choose to pour on small amounts onto the cables. Gently brush around the connections, thoroughly getting around the base as well as cleaning the build up on the connections. Continue until the battery stops reacting to the baking soda mixture. Don't use a wire brush or reamers as they can potentially remove necessary materials. If you remove too much material, the clamp may not tighten as it should, and you will have loose connection. Use small amounts of water. Ensure that all the materials and mixtures have been rinsed from the battery and connection. Avoid getting the mixture onto the battery compartment itself. Thoroughly dry off the liquids to avoid future issues with corrosion. You may also put petroleum jelly or grease on the bases of the ports to prevent future corrosion. Connect the positive first then the negative. Use a wrench to tighten the connections sufficiently onto the ports. Place the red rubber boot over the positive terminal.
A: Mix one tablespoon of baking soda and one pint of water in a jar. Dip the toothbrush into the baking soda and water mixture. Spray the cables with clean water to rinse the mixture away. Wipe clean with a clean, lint-free rag or towel. Reconnect the cables.

Q: In order to gauge when something's wrong, you first need to have a sense of what a terrapin looks like when healthy. Terrapins eyes should be bright and clear. Shells should be shiny and free of any noticeable cracks. His beak should close symmetrically. Healthy terrapins are active. Your terrapin should be able to move easily without straining his limbs. An annual wellness exam is important to any pet's well being. A veterinarian can check for any signs of health problems and recommended treatment options if needed. Call the veterinarian's office beforehand to make sure they treat reptiles. Many veterinarians focus mainly on dogs and cats and might not have experience with turtles or terrapins. You might have to call several different offices before you find a good vet. Your vet will take your terrapin's height and weight and perform a brief physical examination. He will likely listen to the heart and lungs and might ask for a stool sample to test for parasites. You should discuss any behavioral changes you notice with your vet. Also, tell your vet about your pet's diet, tank size, heat lamp, and your cleaning rituals. The vet might have some helpful suggestions in regards to your terrapin's care. Bacterial infections, upper respiratory problems, and parasites are common in turtles. Know the signs your turtle might need medical care. Any problems to the shell, such as a flaky, waxy, or misshapen shell, might be a sign of vitamin deficiencies or the existence of parasites. If you notice any changes to your terrapin's shell, seek medical care. A turtle's mouth should be free of lesions and sores. If you notice any, talk to a vet. Upper respiratory infections are common in turtles, so watch for wheezing, coughing, and discharge from the mouth. Parasites can usually be spotted by unusual weight loss, changes in appetite, and bloody stools.
A: Understand what a healthy terrapin looks like. Take your terrapin for an annual wellness exam. Recognize signs of poor health.

Q: Take your sharp pencil and draw an oval or seed shape that's as large as you want the eye to be. You'll need to draw a small half-circle that extends near the inner eye. This will be the tear duct. You can make the curved lid as close or as far from the eyelash line as you like. Keep in mind that some women don't have noticeable curves along the upper eyelid, so you may want to position it close to the eyelash line.
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Sketch the outline of the eye using a pencil. Draw a curved upper eyelid to give the eye depth.