In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Every conversation conveys something. If you're going to carry on a conversation with someone you know, it's probably either to tell them something or to ask them something. Before you get too far into the conversation, it may be helpful to know in advance what you intend to talk about. Is the purpose of your conversation to apologize? To let someone know that you're upset about something? To talk about an incident that occurred between you and a mutual friend? Each of these conversations will have a drastically different tone, and should be approached with a different conversational agenda. You don't need to dictate how the conversation will progress. It's simply helpful to be aware of what your intentions for the conversation are (if you have any) so that you do not have to change gears abruptly. It's a good idea to plan out important conversations. That way, once you're talking to someone and find a gap in a conversation, you can easily draw on what you've planned in advance. Of course, that doesn't mean planning out the entire conversation. But it can be helpful to have a few basic phrases or topics in mind, like how you intend to open up the conversation and what kinds of questions you might ask to keep it going. Planning out the specifics of a conversation will make it feel scripted and forced. Don't plan out everything you're going to say. Instead, just give yourself a basic idea of the kinds of things you'd like to talk about. This works in two ways. First, it may be useful to acknowledge your physical surroundings as a way to keep the conversation going. For example, if you're in a park, you can comment on the scenery if the conversation begins to drag. Second, it's important to be aware of your surroundings and know what's appropriate. For certain conversational topics, like letting someone know about a recent death or other upsetting/unpleasant news, there's a right and wrong time and place. Bringing up the wrong thing in the wrong time/place can be a real conversation killer. It's important to be aware of your surroundings. It can help or hurt a conversation, and may even dictate the tone and topics of the conversation. You may go into a conversation knowing that your favorite movie/artist/band is the greatest, but not everyone will feel that way. And that's okay - in fact, it's a good thing. Different tastes and opinions will combine to create an interesting dialogue. But the important thing is to be respectful of those differences, and to remember that they exist. Not everyone will see/think/feel the way you do. It's imperative that you be aware of this reality, and respect the way others see/think/feel. Nothing will kill a conversation faster than telling someone that they're wrong to think or feel a certain way. Try to put yourself in the other person's shoes. It will help keep the conversation going and may help bring you closer to the other person. Many people don't think about their own body language, but most people recognize body language cues (both conscious and unconscious) in other people. If you avoid eye contact, turn your body away from the person talking to you, and cross your arms across your body, it conveys a lack of interest or an unwillingness to listen. Face the person you're talking with, and make eye contact while you chat.
Summary: Choose a purpose. Know what to say. Acknowledge your surroundings. Recognize individuality. Be conscious of your body language.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: the house ahead of time. Once your multiples are born, you will probably be too busy caring for them to spend time baby-proofing your home. Try to get at least the basics done ahead of time: Cover electrical outlets Install baby-proof cabinet locks Pad hard corners or edges of furniture Install baby gates at the bottoms and tops of staircases Strap down heavy furniture, like TVs, bookcases, and dressers Buying and assembling the necessary products in advance will save you the stress and time of preparing the nursery once the babies arrive. Keep in mind that you need to purchase supplies and furniture that can accommodate multiple babies. Multiple babies should never sleep in the same crib or there could be a risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Keep in mind that your multiples will likely be born preterm, and therefore smaller than your average singleton newborn. Consider buying clothes, diapers, and swaddling cloths designed for preterm babies. Many new mothers of multiples need help caring for the babies during the first few months. If you are able, start interviewing nannies, babysitters, family members, or neighbors before the babies are born so that you have a go-to helper when the time comes. Consider hiring assistance even for just a few hours each day in the first several weeks after delivery. This will give you time to rest and recover or get things done around the house.
Summary: Babyproof Buy and assemble the supplies you will need. Line up infant childcare assistance.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: To see all the possible issues in a set of facts, lawyers look at the situation from different perspectives. Putting yourself in others' shoes allows you to understand other points of view. On law school exams, students learn to structure their answers using the acronym IRAC, which stands for Issue, Rule, Analysis and Conclusion. Failure to spot all possible issues can derail the entire answer. For example, suppose you're walking down a street and notice a ladder leaned against a building. A worker on the top rung is reaching far to his left, cleaning a window. There are no other workers present, and the bottom of the ladder juts out onto the sidewalk where people are walking. Issue spotting involves not only looking at this situation from the viewpoint of the worker and the person walking on the street, but also the building owner, the worker's employer, and potentially even the city where the building is located. There's a reason you might say you were "blinded" by anger or another emotion -- feelings aren't rational and keep you from seeing facts that may be important to solving a problem. Accurately spotting the issues is important to determine which facts are relevant and important. Emotions and sentiment can cause you to become attached to details that bear little to no importance to the outcome of the situation. Thinking like a lawyer requires putting aside personal interests or emotional reactions to focus on real, provable facts. For example, suppose a criminal defendant stands charged with molesting a small child. Police arrested him near a playground, and immediately began asking him why he was there and his intentions regarding the children playing nearby. The distraught man confessed he planned to harm the children. The details of the case may be revolting, but the defense attorney will set aside the emotional trauma and focus on the fact that the defendant was not informed of his right to remain silent before he was questioned. Non-lawyers may perceive this ability as a moral failing in lawyers, but it doesn't mean lawyers don't believe in anything. The ability to argue both sides of an issue means you understand that there are two sides to every story, each of which has potentially valid points. When you learn how to make opposing arguments, you also learn how to hear them, which increases tolerance and allows more problems to be solved cooperatively.
Summary:
Approach a problem from all angles. Avoid emotional entanglement. Argue both sides.