INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You may not realize it, but part of maintaining a polite tone includes using good grammar and spelling. Taking care to communicate yourself clearly shows that you respect the other party, as well as demonstrates that you are generally a polite person. Don't be pretentious, but do allow your education to shine through by using good vocabulary. Also, if you have scoured the company website and learned a bit about their policies, mention that you have read them and still can't find an answer to your problem. Witty remarks and joking have their place, and that place is not in an email that you want to be taken seriously, at least not in the first correspondence. Such language can be interpreted as inappropriate, something you want to avoid when dealing with any business. Once you build a rapport with a rep through a series of emails, joking will more readily be accepted and understood. Even though you may be angry at how a product or service has been handled, expressing this in an email will not get you the results you need. Communicating your issue with respect and courtesy will go much further than a mean or aggressive email. Keep in mind that you can't properly express emotion through text. If you are upset enough about your issue to want immediate attention, resorting to a phone call might be more effective. Finally, mentioning how loyal you are to a company and how grateful you have always been for their service in the past makes it easier for reps to appreciate your email and respond more quickly.

SUMMARY: Maintain proper grammar and spelling. Display your education and knowledge. Avoid joking around. Express yourself without aggression. Mention your loyalty and gratitude.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Under-ripe fruit can become sour when dried. If they grow locally in your area, wait for the end of the season "canning specials" when you can get ripe fruit that you can use immediately, instead of keeping it around to eat raw. They will be ripe in late summer, or sometime between July and September, depending upon the year. If you are worried your apricots will become overripe before you have time to dry them, you can place them in the refrigerator for up to a week. Soak them for a few minutes in water to loosen dirt and then rinse them with running water. Discard any bruised apricots. You should cut them in half along the indentation, and then you can remove the pit. Push the outside center up, so that there is more flesh exposed to the air. You will dry them with the flesh facing up. If you have a large wire rack, place it above the rack to reduce drying times. Make sure they are spaced evenly apart. They will dry best at a warming temperature below 200 degrees (93 degrees Celsius). 175 degrees Fahrenheit (79 degrees Celsius) will work well for drying apricots. Place the cooking sheets with racks in the oven. Turn them at the halfway mark to ensure even drying. They should be slightly soft but leathery when they are done. The cooking time will vary depending upon the size of the apricots and the temperature at which you dry them. It will take less time to dry at 175 than 150 degrees.
Summary: Buy or pick your apricots when they are fully ripe. Look for big sales at your local supermarket. Ripen firm apricots by placing them in a paper bag in the window. Clean your apricots thoroughly. Pit the apricots. Turn the apricots inside out. Take a baking sheet and line it with parchment paper. Lay the apricot halves on the rack, or directly on the parchment paper. Preheat your oven to its lowest setting. Space the oven racks several levels apart. Wait at least 10 to 12 hours for the apricots to dry.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Build out your options with items that reflect your personal style. After you have some staples you can begin to add with more clothing and accessories that fit your style. Don't waste money or time on items that you don't like and donate your old clothes when you get new ones. If you like a more preppy look, and wear more button-downs, add a tie to your wardrobe. While a clean pair of sneakers is great for pairing with sweaters, button-downs, and even a blazer, consider ditching your old dirty pair. Or, upgrade your shoes to casual leather loafers or a pair of brown dress shoes. If you're always running late to class it might be time to accessorize with a watch. Not only will it keep you punctual, but it adds a bit of class to your look. Dressing classy as a college guy means putting in the effort to look put together, even at that 8:00 am class. Sweatpants and a zipped-up hoodie should be worn at home or the gym. If you love your sweats or the athletic look, you can class it up with little effort. Invest in a pair of joggers or slim structured sweatpants which taper around the ankle. Swap your worn out zip-up hoodie for a solid-colored crew neck sweatshirt or sweater. You can also play with layers. Wear your sweatshirt over a collared shirt. Dressing well will make you feel good, keep your mind sharp, and give you confidence. So dress for the job you want to give you a head start. If you plan on going into a career that is more traditional you will probably be wearing a suit or an outfit that's close at the office. Invest in a suit and some dress shirts. Being prepared will not only help you think like a man with the job but could benefit you with potential interviews and even your professors. Shower before class and think about how your professors see you. When it's time to start networking and looking for work these are some people who you may need help from. Wearing a polo instead of a t-shirt and nice jeans or chinos instead of sweats shows you're responsible and respectful. You can really class up your style with two leather belts. You don't need to spend a lot of money either, but one brown and one black leather belt should be all you need. Depending on your personal style, feel free to get more belts that go well with a certain season or occasion. A colored leather belt can be a statement piece when you're going for a casual look. Formal belts should be about 2.5 3.5cm wide and be understated and match your shoes. Planning what you'll wear the next day will not only help you prepare to look your best, but it will give you a sense of anything missing from your wardrobe. Before going to bed pick out your outfit for the next day. Remember to match your belt to your shoes. Add layers when you can. Planning out your outfit will help you to look put together. You won't have to worry about it when you wake up in the morning.

SUMMARY:
Add more pieces to your wardrobe over time. Leave sweats for the gym. Dress for the career you want. Get two belts. Plan your outfits.