Article: Have a healthy sense of self or good self-esteem. Before you even begin trying to become a fun person, you have to believe you can be a fun person. Nothing is wrong with believing in yourself, and it's looked up to but never looked down on. Most confident people have insecurities. There are many ways to build confidence or self-esteem. Try making lists of your strengths and accomplishments. People often focus on their downfalls rather than successes. Remind yourself why people should think you're fun. Identify and discount any negative ideas you have about yourself. If you think of yourself negatively, others will follow suit. It is important to recognize where your weaknesses are and try to fix them. Don't be overconfident. Few things are less appealing than egotistic individuals. Don't be a snob either. People don't like others who cannot be humble. If you guard yourself or put up walls, no one will get to know you. If they cannot learn more about you, they won't think you're fun. Learn to open up. Be relatable. People want to hang out with others that have similar aspirations and fears. Tell people what yours are. Talk about your life goals, family, other friends, love of puppies, or whatever else makes you tick. Everyone shares basic goals or concerns. Chances are, if you try, you'll find common ground with just about anyone. Don't be afraid to take chances. Think about the fun people you know. They take chances on a regular basis, both socially as well as in their life. This is hard at first and takes practice. But the more you do it the sooner it will just become a part of you. Don't think too much, regardless of what anyone tells you. Don't overanalyze things and don't spend a ton of time wondering what could go wrong, what someone else in your position would say, or how you should react to what they're going to say next. Be open to new experiences and different opinions. Try new things. They can be spontaneous or planned out ahead of time. If a friend wants to see a band play a concert, but you don't like the band, try going anyway. Be open to experiences even if they don't fit your specific tastes. You can always find ways to have fun. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. You can still have fun with people even if you don't agree with their politics or religion. Find things you have in common and emphasize them in conversation. If you know your friend has controversial opinions on a subject, avoid it.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Be confident. Be willing to open up. Be spontaneous. Be open-minded.

Problem: Article: Unplug the vacuum, if applicable. Switch the vacuum to OFF. Never attempt to open your vacuum cleaner when it is switched on or plugged in. Open the vacuum carefully. Push the filter housing's release button, if your model has one. Separate the filter from its plastic housing, if applicable. Fill a bowl with cold water. Do not add any detergent to the bowl. Submerge the filter and allow it to soak for no less than five minutes. Some cordless models such as DC35 and DC44 require a pre-soak. Some upright vacuums, such as DC17, require a pre-soak. Others, such as DC24 Multi Floor, do not. Squeeze the filter gently as you rinse it. Continue rinsing and squeezing for at least five minutes, until the water from the filter runs clear. Some filters may require up to ten rinses until the water runs clear.
Summary: Disconnect from any power source. Remove the filter. Soak the filter, if applicable. Rinse the filter under cold water.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you live near the beach, make an effort to be there every day or every weekend if you can. Or, if you're taking a vacation to a beach locale, do some research and pick a spot where there are popular beaches for sunbathing, surfing, or other water sports, depending on what you're looking to do. Make sure you know what the water temperature is if you're planning on swimming or surfing! The Atlantic Ocean is generally a lot warmer than the Pacific, for example. Be prepared with a wetsuit if necessary. If you're vacationing, try heading to a warmer location in the winter months, like Mexico, Bali, or the Caribbean, to maximize beach time. If you live in a beach town, get paid to spend more time on the beach and support your lifestyle by getting a job as a surf instructor, a lifeguard, or a salesperson or server at beachside shops and restaurants. Get out to the beach in the early morning to catch the best waves (or just to chat up some surfers!). Check out local tide charts, buoy reports, and information about the breaks at a given beach to find the best times and conditions for great surf. Though you'll probably spend most of your time on the beach during the day, head down on weekend nights to see if there's a bonfire, party, or other event going on and join in the fun.

SUMMARY: Get to the beach as often as possible. Get a job near the beach. Head to the beach early to catch the surf. Check out beach parties at night.

Sometimes it is best to say what you want to say or lay out the results of your research in a series of body paragraphs, then analyze what you've written or discovered before crafting your introductory and concluding paragraphs. This will give you more time to consider the connections between your own writing and other material on the topic, or connections between the many elements within your article or essay. To write with confidence, avoid qualifying language. For instance, do not start your intro paragraph with "I think" or "I believe" or "In my opinion" Instead, state the facts as they are. This way, you can convince readers that you are an authoritative voice and your writing is worth reading. Read your paragraph out loud to a few people you know, or have them read it themselves. They may catch errors or inconsistencies that you missed. You can also get their opinion on whether your intro paragraph is interesting enough to grab the reader's attention. Ask questions such as, "Did the wording make sense to you?" or "Does this make you want to keep reading?"
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Write the start of your introductory paragraph last. Write with confidence. Get others' opinions.