Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Look for printing on the lamp cord to determine the size switch you need. Examine your new switch to see which wires you have to cut. Remove the existing cord switch. Strip about 12 inch (1.3cm) of insulation off of the wires. Match the hot and neutral wires to the appropriate screws. Insert the stripped wires into the screw terminals. Close the cover on the switch and snap or screw it shut. Plug in your lamp and try out your new switch.

Answer: Look for printing which says either SPT-1 or SPT-2. The printing is small, so you might have to look carefully. The difference between SPT-1 and SPT-2 involves the thickness of the lamp cord. Some switches only require you to connect the hot wire. If this is the case, there will be a channel along one side of the switch for the neutral wire. You may be able to open the casing of the existing switch and remove the wires without cutting them, but if not, use wire cutters to cut as close to the switch as you can. Try to avoid cutting the neutral wire. If you have to cut it in order to remove the old switch, strip the insulation and connect the cut ends of the neutral wire together. If you like, add a plastic connector to protect the wire at the location where you want your new switch to be. If you are adding a cord switch when there wasn't one before, use a small knife to carefully split the cord where you want your new switch to go, then cut through the hot wire. If your switch requires you to attach the neutral wire, cut through that too. Use your wire cutters to make a notch in the wire insulation, then gently pull to remove it. Only take off as much insulation as you need to attach the wires to the screws in the switch. If you only have one screw, it's for the hot wire. If you have to connect both the hot and neutral wires, the hot wire goes to the brass screw, and the neutral wire goes to the silver screw. Use your fingers to wrap the wires around the screws securely, and make sure there is enough insulation on the wires so that no live wires will be exposed when you close the switch. There should be no visible wires showing when the switch is assembled. All you should see is insulated cord. If the exposed wires are too long, use the wire cutters to snip off a small portion and reattach the wires to the screws. Make sure that the cover closes securely and there are no bare wires showing around the switch. If you're confident that the switch feels like it's securely connected and there are no live wires showing, it's time to test out your lamp! If you hooked everything up right, you should be able to plug in the lamp and turn it right on. If the lamp doesn't turn on, double-check your wiring and try again.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Take the first step. Reach out in the right way. Don't worry about how long it's been. Be persistent, but not over-eager.

Answer: Don't wait for your friend to reach out. If you want to reconnect, make yourself available, either by reaching out or by inviting your friend to meet with you. A phone call or an email are quick, easy, and respectful ways to convey your interest to speak or spend time together. However, you should consider your options regarding how to reach out. Depending on the degree to which you've grown apart, there are different recommended routes to take. The depth of your previous friendship, and the context in which you drifted apart are important factors when considering how you should approach an old friend. If you simply haven't seen or spoken with someone in a while, reach out casually. A message on an online media platform that you both use may work. An email is better because it is a more reliable and secure method of communication. People also tend to check their email more frequently. Consider sending a letter. If you had gone through a conflict with your friend, be wary of rekindling old animosities. Take care not to make them feel as though they are under pressure to respond. Don't just call someone you had a falling out with; this may make them feel uncomfortable or may even upset them. A note or card gives them time to think and contemplate a response. Do more than just text. While texting is great way to convey information of send a quick hello, it is not a productive method to rekindle a relationship. If you feel your relationship is casual and comfortable enough to contact a friend via text but you haven't spoken in a while, give them a call. The more personal approach will indicate your interest to truly reconnect. Don't feel as though your friendship has ended or become less important. Friendships often change when people get married, move, or have kids. If you're missing an old friend, there's a good chance your friend misses you as well. It is always appropriate to try to reconnect. Recognize the importance of circumstances. If you had drifted apart because your friend went through a major life change, and you recently went through a similar life change, you may soon find you have even more in common now than ever before! Don't wait any longer! The more time you spend missing your friend without acting on it, the further you may drift apart. Know that it's okay if you haven't spoken with someone in a while. You may actually make their day by letting them know you've been thinking about them and would like to reconnect. If your friend doesn't respond, or does so hesitantly, you can try to convey your hopes to reconnect again. Don't rush though. Allow time in between contact. If they simply don't respond, accept the fact that they may not be ready or willing to reconnect for the foreseeable future.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Confront the person about their behavior directly. Hit your tormentor with a witty comeback. Ignore the person. Take some time to reflect on an offense before seeking revenge.

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Before you begin dreaming up ways to ruin your enemies' lives, do your best to defuse the situation. Let them know in no uncertain terms what it is they're doing that you don't appreciate and how it makes you feel. As the bigger person, you have a responsibility to try to scale things back before they get out of hand. Standing up to a bothersome bully, for example, may be enough to get them to lay off. Look them dead in the eye and tell them firmly, "That's enough. I'm tired of you messing with me." You could also take a more diplomatic approach by saying something like, "What's your problem with me? I've never done anything to you." If the person giving you grief is someone you work with, choose your words carefully to avoid stoking conflict and damaging your professional relationship. It may be a good idea to get a supervisor involved in private. Sometimes, all it takes to put someone in their place is a clever retort. The next time your enemy starts harassing you, think on your feet and come up with a response that plays off of something they've said or done. If you land a blow to their ego, they'll think twice before picking on you again. If your enemy attempts to insult you by asking "Do you still wear diapers?", you might strike back with, "Why, did you want to borrow one?" A shining example of a cutting comeback comes from Dorothy Parker. When accosted by a drunk critic who said, "I can't bear fools," she calmly replied, "Apparently your mother could." Rather than absorbing endless abuse from your enemy or stressing yourself out trying to one-up them, put them out of your mind altogether. The best way to take the power back from your antagonist is to not give them any more of your time, attention, or energy. If they want to sneer, let them do it to your back as you walk away. Do what you need to do to remove your enemy from your life: block them on social media, avoid places where they hang out, and don't hesitate to stonewall them if they try to talk to you. If you let the things your enemy says and does get to you when they're not even around, they've already won. Your craving for retaliation will be strongest while the action, event, or behavior that hurt you is still fresh in your mind, but this is also when your judgment will be the most clouded by negative emotions. No matter how antsy you are to even the score, hold off for a while. Once you're able to let go of the anger and resentment you feel, you may discover that your desire for revenge disappears completely. Even if you don't feel any better after letting things marinate for a bit, you'll at least have a better perspective on the situation, which will help you formulate a plan of action.