INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Even with flesh toned studs specifically designed to hide your gauges, you may find that some brands work very well for your ear type while others do not. The same is true for hairstyles and jewelry that hide your gauges. Try out each gauge-hiding technique before going into a situation where you really have to hide your gauges. A mirror will be a great asset for evaluating how natural your gauge-hiding technique works. Try not to rely on a wall mirror only, as these often miss more dynamic angles. Use a wall mirror and a handheld mirror to view your disguised gauges from many different angles. If you are using your hair to hide your gauges, try messing up your gauge hiding hairdo with your fingers. Note the point at which your gauges start becoming noticeable again. Knowing the limits of your hairdo will help you maintain it for the best possible coverage. Trusted friends and relatives will be able to see where your covering techniques or jewelry are insufficient, and may even be able to give you advice on how to hide your gauges better. Even if you're methodical with a mirror assessment, there's no replacement for another set of eyes. For the best results, you may even want to recruit people of different heights. The difference in perspective might make you aware of a part of your gauge that's peeking through your hiding technique. It might take a while before you develop the awareness necessary to keep your gauges hidden. You'll also want to avoid any gesture that draws attention to your gauges, like tugging on your ears, tucking hair behind your ears, or playing with your earlobes. Habits and absent-minded fidgeting can sometimes be difficult for you to identify on your own. You might want to recruit a friend to help you get a sense for the things you do that draw attention to your gauges.

SUMMARY: Test your gauge alternatives. Get a second opinion on your hidden gauges. Practice your gauge hiding technique.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: After you have learned to pronounce the numbers, the next step is to use them in phrases and sentences to describe the objects that you are counting, and this means you must learn and understand classifiers. Classifiers are words inserted between numerals and count nouns. Classifiers allow you to identify the type of word you are counting; it is equitable to a unit in English. For example, "dua buah rumah" would mean "two houses" in Malay. When counting and using classifiers, the correct word order is always number + classifier + noun. Practice counting with classifiers. Malay classifiers can be tricky to learn at first, but are an important part of counting objects correctly. "Orang" is used to count people. "Ekor" is used to count animals "Batang" is used to count rod-like objects. These include cigarettes, pens, and pencils. "Buah" is used to count large or cubical objects. These can include countries, buildings, ships, vehicles, furniture, rooms, and books. "Biji" is used to count spherical objects. These include items such as cups, fruits, and eyes. "Helai" is used to count flat and thin objects, including paper and leaves. "Pucuk" is used to count firearms, letters, and needles. "Bilah" is used to count bladed objects, including knives, axes, and other weapons. "Keping" is used to count flat thick objects. This includes objects like wooden planks. "Ketul" is used to count hard and objects with irregular shape such as pebbles. "Bentuk" is used to count finger-rings and fishing-hooks. "Buku" is used to count loaves of bread. "Kuntum" is used to count flowers individually. "Pintu" is used to count shop-houses or terrace houses. "Rawan" is used to count fishing-nets. Classifiers can refer to a single or several of the people/objects to which they refer. Plurality can be expressed by words such as "bbrapa" meaning "some," or "smua" meaning "all." Replication can also be used to express plurality: for example, "buku-buku" means "many books." Becoming confident in your counting ability means being able to use classifiers and numbers comfortably in phrases. Once you have learned the numbers one to ten in Malay, it is time to start using them in phrases, and eventually in full sentences. First, learn to say the numbers 1-10 as a child would learn to count ("one, two, three, four"). Next, start pairing your numbers with vocabulary words. Finally, make sure you memorize and include the correct classifier! Here are some simple phrases that can be used for practice. Lima ekor anjing = "five dogs" Dua buah pulau = "two islands" Lapan biji pisang = "eight bananas" Lima bilah pisau = "five knives" Tujuh kuntum tulip = "seven tulips" Lima buku roti = "five loaves of bread"
Summary: Learn the purpose of classifiers. Consider the correct word order. Understand the use of classifiers in phrases. Practice using classifiers and numbers in full phrases.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: To make a loop, fold the threads in half and grab the threads where they're folded at the middle. Tie a knot in the folded threads about 1in (2.5cm) down to create a loop. Then, continue making your friendship bracelet! After you've finished making your bracelet, use all of the frayed strings on 1 end to tie a knot. Then, separate the strings into 2 equal groups, make a braid out of each group, and knot the ends. Cut off any excess string that's coming out of the knot. Once you've made 2 braids out of the frayed end of your bracelet, feed 1 braided end through the loop. Then, tie the 2 braided ends together into a knot. Take off your bracelet by simply untying the knot to separate the 2 braids. Then, just pull the bracelet away from your wrist. Lay the bracelet on a flat surface, grab the very top of the loop, and fold the loop in half down and away from you. Grab this smaller, thicker loop you've formed and feed both braids through. Hold the bracelet close to the looped end and pull it so that it tightens around the braid. If you want to remove your bracelet, slide the sliding knot down towards the bottom of the braided ends until it's loose enough to slip off. Pull the bracelet around your wrist, feed 1 braid through the loop, and hold the end in the palm of your hand. Do this with the other braid but pull it towards your elbow. Feed the braid that's in your palm through the loop and pull it towards your elbow. Feed the other braid through the loop and pull it towards your palm. Repeat this 3 times on each side and then tie the braids together. To take off your bracelet, untie the knot. Then, look for the last loop you made in the braid and pull it back through the bracelet's looped end. Continue pulling out the loops that make up the braid in reverse order until you can remove the bracelet.

SUMMARY:
Make a loop before starting your friendship bracelet. Make 2 braids out of the frayed end. Feed 1 braid through the loop and tie for easy security. Make a sliding knot if you want an adjustable bracelet. Braid the ends through the loop if they're long.