context: How to keep your mouth shut
Think of anything you say at work as an opportunity to add value.
Conversely, if the thing you are thinking won't add value, it shouldn't be said. There is value in silence because it allows you to observe other people's actions.

OPTIONS:
- Try to think of the thing you are going to say during discussion. For example, in your professor's office and job interview, your thoughts could be something along those lines: you're going to study for a test.
- However, it doesn't mean you have to have your mouth anywhere near anyone else's. Choose a neutral office space or room.
- Rethink your watercooler conversations. If a person hasn't said three full sentences in the last three minutes, then you are talking too much.
- In this way, a conversation is less likely to go unnoticed. Additionally, it will reduce bad mouthing.
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next sentence for the context: Rethink your watercooler conversations. If a person hasn't said three full sentences in the last three minutes, then you are talking too much.

IN: What happens next?

How to say what you mean without being mean
Avoid unhealthy communication styles.
Everyone has different ways of communicating, but some styles make it more difficult to say what you mean, mean what you say, and avoid being mean.
Passive people tend to avoid speaking up and avoid confrontation.

OPTIONS:
- They tend to avoid being assertive and becoming aggressive. Being honest with someone means being honest instead of defensive.
- They give in easily to and have difficulty saying " no, " for fear of being mean. Aggressive people tend to be emotionally honest, but express this honesty in an inappropriate way.
- They may blame others, or exaggerate and make difficult communications known. Both can lead to frustrating and often inenjoyable conversations.
- They also often can turn the tables on others. If someone says something that you don't like, you prefer to be assertive than to remain passive.

OUT: They give in easily to and have difficulty saying " no, " for fear of being mean. Aggressive people tend to be emotionally honest, but express this honesty in an inappropriate way.

Problem: How does the next paragraph end?

He shows the buttons that need to be pressed in order to start the elliptical. After he gets the machine started, the lady hops onto the machine and begins using the elliptical. she

OPTIONS:
- continues to exercise on the machine as the fitness trainer gives her tips on how the machine will benefit her.
- begins announcing the beginning gear and showing the color screen for how to start the machine.
- then tries to start the machine, but ends up smiling at the machine.
- punches a key making the machine run.
A: continues to exercise on the machine as the fitness trainer gives her tips on how the machine will benefit her.

IN: Write the next sentence in this paragraph:
How to lessen the risk of throat cancer
Avoid tobacco products.
One of the biggest causes of throat cancer is tobacco use. As a result, eliminating tobacco from your life can definitely reduce the risk of throat cancer.
OPTIONS:
- Common tobacco products include: cigarettes, cigars, and chewing tobacco. Long-term use of tobacco products can increase risk of throat cancer exponentially.
- Other tobacco-related conditions, such as alcohol, drugs, cancer medications, and tobacco used to help suppress your immune system, or cholesterol levels, can be linked to throat cancer. Avoid any tobacco products that contain alcohol, which can contribute to throat cancer, especially if they are not alcohol-free.
- Even if you feel that you're not getting enough benefits from nicotine, cutting back on smoking may help get rid of those benefits. Nicotine is one of the leading causes of various bad mouth habits including cavities, mouth problems, mouth infections, nausea, depression, and even low blood pressure.
- Scientists have confirmed that the other components in your body associated with smoking have been neutralized to prevent the development of throat cancer. The nicotine in cigarettes stimulates the histamine receptors inside your body.

OUT: Common tobacco products include: cigarettes, cigars, and chewing tobacco. Long-term use of tobacco products can increase risk of throat cancer exponentially.

Question:
Multi-choice problem: Continue writing the next sentence for the following:

How to make money as a child
Search for jobs at a family-owned business.
Being too young for an hourly job limits the companies and locations you can work for; however, many family-ran businesses offer small jobs for young and eager workers. If your family doesn't have a business of its own, see if your parents have relatives or friends who need extra help in their offices or stores.

OPTIONS:
- Look for a job with a minimum wage. Younger construction workers and carpenters sometimes take on income related projects to get experience at a job that is too low to pay.
- Look for jobs on child-owned businesses' websites. Familiarize yourself with the company's website and contact them to find out about openings.
- Talk to parents about allowance-based work. House work is never complete, and offering help to your parents is a great way to open discussions on allowances.
- Seek out these opportunities if at all possible. Search the internet for job openings in your area.
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Answer:
Talk to parents about allowance-based work. House work is never complete, and offering help to your parents is a great way to open discussions on allowances.

Question:
Multi-choice problem: Continue writing the next sentence for the following:

How to balance your mood during bad weather
Spend time with a friend.
Rainy weather can affect your self-esteem, making it more likely that you'll forego social gatherings and do things solo. However, being alone on a gloomy day can quickly make your spirits worse.

OPTIONS:
- Try spending time with family and close friends. Limit your cellphone use on rainy days and take advantage of the coolness.
- Give yourself a ray of sunshine by connecting with someone. If you're at home alone, invite a friend over to laze about with you.
- Make sure you make enough time for friends who are willing to fill you in if you need them. After breaking up with someone, try not to spend just one day with the person.
- Be quiet when alone and consider bringing a few friends. Think about the people in your life that you care about and share your problems.
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Answer:
Give yourself a ray of sunshine by connecting with someone. If you're at home alone, invite a friend over to laze about with you.