In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Smoking becomes such a natural part of a smoker's daily routine that it becomes second nature. One of the most difficult parts of quitting is building new habits. You can help them with this (or recruit others to help). Ask them what they enjoyed about smoking. Find a replacement with another activity where they can do something similar. If they smoke on their work breaks, offer to go on a walk with them instead. If they smoke after a meal, ask them to help clean up or walk the dog. If they smoke first thing in the morning, offer to share a cup of coffee with them. If they smoke when they drink, avoid parties or bars where alcohol is served. If they get the urge to smoke, try to be available to talk them out of it. Your loved one will experience some withdrawal symptoms. It's best to address them head-on and be supportive through those difficult times. Remind them that these symptoms are temporary. Weight gain is common. If this happens, offer to exercise with them and help restructure their diet. Sleep might be hard to come by for a while. Suggest some things they can do, like read a book, watch a television show, or write in a journal. Don't take their bad moods personally. Continue to be positive and let them know that it's okay to have bad days. Remind them how proud you are. Physical withdrawals usually only last 5-7 days, but the psychological withdrawal may last longer. Most people who quit smoking will slip up at some point in their process. It's normal, and it's okay. Unfortunately, a lot of quitters will see it as a sign of failure and stop trying. The first 2 weeks are usually the hardest. Remind them of all the reasons they wanted to quit in the first place (or should quit). Let them know they can still quit and haven't failed. Identify the trigger so they know what to avoid moving forward. Quitting smoking is not easy. Reward their efforts along the way. They promote encouragement and remind your loved one they're still moving in the right direction. One of the best outcomes of quitting is the money they'll save. Suggest that they set that money aside and treat themselves when they've quit smoking. Hawaii, anyone? Incremental rewards and praise is important. Consistent positive feedback or tangible rewards are helpful reminders of progress. Don't leave it up to them to let you know how they're doing. Ask. Keep an eye on how they're progressing so you know when to offer more support, or when to reward successes.
Summary: Help distract them. Address withdrawal symptoms. Push them to keep trying if they "slip up". Reward milestones and successes. Check in with them.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Many cities and countries require tour guides to pass exams before they can lead groups. Some sightseeing companies may require you to pass this exam before you even apply for positions. Search online to see if your area requires you to take a licensing examination, and then pay necessary fees to register for the test. You can also look online to find details about the test, study guides, and registration information. Enter something like "Professional licensing examination for sightseeing guides in New York City" to find everything you need to prepare for and take the test. Take the exam seriously. If you fail, you'll need to pay the fee again! Professional tour guide associations and groups like the International Guide Academy in Denver, Colorado offer classes to professionalize guides. These classes teach public speaking, tourism and travel industry terminology, leadership and teamwork, and other skills valuable to tour guides. They'll give you a certification when you complete their programs. Be sure to register for courses meant for tour guides rather than tour directors. Tour directors are responsible for logistics and management, while guides lead groups and provide narration about places the group visits. These programs are great for meeting people in the field. Your teachers, in particular, could connect you with people they know are looking for guides. If you live near a local university or community college, check out the course listings. If there are offerings in linguistics, leadership, hospitality, and/or tourism, register. These courses will improve your resume and up your chances of getting a job as a guide. Be sure you have the time and money to dedicate to the classes. If you're currently working a full-time job, look into taking night classes. While a degree like this won't guarantee you a job as a guide, it'll show your potential employers that you've got some basic skills in the field. If you're currently a college or university student and you know you want to be a guide, this could be a great degree option for you. Once you've chosen a few different companies that you'd like to work for, fill out their applications by going online or picking up a paper application from the company. You'll need to provide your contact information, employment history, a few good references, and a resume. Most reputable companies will run a background check before hiring you. If they like your application, most companies will contact you for one to two follow-up interviews before hiring you. Tour guiding companies will want your application to show that you're ready to be a tour guide. Their questions may be designed to see how you'll handle crises, to check if your personality is right for guiding, and to make sure you're excited to be a tour guide. These questions could be things like, "What would you do if the bus broke down?" or "What makes you excited to be a tour guide with us?" If you're lucky enough to receive multiple offers, make a pros and cons list. Consider the locations, work hours, and salaries. Decide which job provides the best balance of fun and financially practical, and go for it!
Summary: Pass any necessary exams for your area. Get training to gain experience and contacts. Take classes in relevant fields to expand your knowledge. Get a hospitality or tourism degree if you can afford it. Apply for positions online or in person. Be prepared to answer tailored application questions. Accept the best offer you receive.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Some women won't be interested because they don't feel the spark or the click. Respect thatit's far better to have honesty up front than to insist on a meeting of minds and bodies that is never going to be nicely compatible but is forced and uncaring. Rather than taking rejection personally, realize that this is an important step in finding the right woman amid a sea of women who aren't your perfect match. Sometimes you'll be rejected because it's not the right time in her life to be committing to a relationship. Perhaps she's going through a messy divorce, perhaps a big career move is on her radar or perhaps she just needs time to heal after a bad relationship. If she is really worth it, give her wide berth while remaining friendly and just be patient. Otherwise, wish her the best of luck and keep looking. A single rejection doesn't mean there is something wrong with you as a person (she may like you but not know how to express it!). However, if you experience repeated rejections, you may want to address your grooming, your mannerisms with women, or even your whole approach. It could be that you're doing something wrong and that's always easy to fix.
Summary:
Understand that rejection is part of the dating deal. Listen to your gut instinct.