Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Listen Use the phrase, "That reminds me of," to transition to a new topic. Say things when they come to your mind to keep the conversation exciting.

Answer: to the other person actively so you can respond to the other person. Put away your phone and focus your attention on the other person while they're talking. Maintain eye contact with them so they know that you're paying attention to them and actively listen to what they're saying. Ask them questions based on what they say so to stay involved in the conversation. When they end their thought, briefly restate something they said so they know you were paying attention to them. For example, if they mentioned getting a new vehicle, you can ask, "What kind of car did you end up getting? Does it drive well?" Try to avoid thinking of other things while the other person is talking since you may not respond naturally to them when they finish. If the other person mentions something that you can relate to while they're talking, use the phrase, "That reminds of" before talking about your topic. This way, you can easily go between multiple topics in a natural way without any awkward breaks in the conversation. Make sure the topics are related in some way to make it a smooth transition so it's easier for the other person to follow along. For example, if they mention the nice weather, you may say something like, "That reminds me of the gorgeous weather in Hawaii when I visited. Have you been there?" If you have something come into your head during a random break in the conversation, bring it up and ask the other person about it. Don't interrupt the other person if you think of something while they're talking since it's rude. Make sure the topic isn't something that would make the other person uncomfortable, or else they may not want to continue talking. For example, you may say, "I just remembered a funny news story I found online. Do you want to hear it?" The person may not be as receptive of a random topic if you haven't already talked to them yet.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Determine your target flavor. Acquire your tobacco. Place your tobacco into an airtight container. Add your flavoring agent to the tobacco. Seal the container and allow the flavor to infuse. Remove the tobacco and let it dry. Reapply your flavoring agent to intensify the flavor. Store your tobacco in an airtight container.

Answer: Knowing the flavor you are aiming for will help you pick out the best tobacco to use for the flavoring process. Pipe tobacco, much like cigars, has a base flavor profile that may or may not go with certain flavors. Whichever flavor you decide on, you'll want it to come in liquid form. There are many different kinds of tobacco you could flavor, and many of them have unique base flavors that could affect the end result of your flavoring. Some popular kinds of tobacco you may want to consider include: Virginia tobacco. This comes in many varieties (red, black, lemon, etc.), each with slight differences in character. It is generally considered a mild leaf that has a light taste and is also sweet. Burley tobacco. Burley is a dryer form of tobacco, making it more receptive to flavoring. You can expect this kind to burn slow and have a cool flavor. Oriental tobacco. This kind of tobacco covers many different sub-categories, like the kinds grown in Turkey and Russia. In most cases, you'll find that this leaf is dry and has a moderately sour aroma. This ensures your flavoring agent permeates your tobacco when it is added and also helps to prevent spillage. Spread your tobacco around the container so it is in an even layer. This will encourage an even distribution of your flavoring. A snuff box/snus tin can be made relatively airtight by covering the edges of the box/tin where it opens with tape. Electrical tape or duct tape work well for this purpose. Sturdy tupperware containers also work well for this, though you should make sure that the one you use is airtight for best results. A durable plastic baggie can work well as a substitute for a container. One with a double seal will often provide a more airtight barrier for your tobacco. While getting the hang of flavoring your tobacco, you may want to start flavoring in small batches. This way, if you make a mistake when flavoring, less tobacco is wasted. You can drizzle your liquid flavoring over your tobacco, but you may find you have a better distribution of flavor when using an atomizer, like a spray bottle. Use your flavoring agent sparingly. In many cases a single capful of liquor/liqueur will be enough to flavor several ounces of tobacco, depending on your preferences. Essential oils are very potent, so when using these to flavor your tobacco you should dilute the oil in distilled water. To help the infusing process along, as well as encourage a uniform distribution of flavor, you should shake your container so the tobacco mixes thoroughly with the flavoring. Then, you'll have to give the tobacco time to absorb the flavor. Depending on the kind of tobacco and flavoring agent you've used, keeping the tobacco in the container for longer may create a stronger flavor. Generally, your tobacco will have sufficiently infused with your flavor in one to five hours. Open your container and spread your tobacco in a thin layer on a piece of parchment paper or paper towel. You'll need to give your tobacco some time to dry before adding more flavoring to it. When your tobacco is approaching your desired level of moistness, you should sniff it to determine the potency of the flavor. If the scent of the flavoring is weak, you'll likely need to apply another round of flavoring. In most cases, an hour should be enough for your tobacco to reach the level of moisture common in most kinds of pipe tobacco. If you find that your tobacco has not yet reached the potency or level of moisture that you desire, return your tobacco to the airtight container and apply the flavoring agent as you did before. After allowing time for infusion, remove the tobacco and allow it to dry until it is at your preferred level of moistness. Mason jars are available at most grocery stores and are excellent for this purpose, so long as you buy the kind with an airtight rubber seal. You could also use tupperware or the kind of airtight jars often used to keep coffee fresh. Remove your tobacco from the jar whenever you want to smoke and enjoy. Thrift stores are a great place to purchase cheap airtight containers. You'll want to look for those that have a rubber seal on the lid. You can check air tightness by sealing the container and submerging it in water. If no water leaks in, it's airtight. As long as the seal on your container is not broken, your tobacco can keep for a long period of time. Airtight seals should be used for any storage exceeding 2 months. You should check your tobacco regularly to ensure the seal has not broken and the tobacco is still good. Once a month should be enough to prevent major losses.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Choose a method that works for you to highlight main ideas and important details. Try the highlighter and pen reading system if it's your own book or paper. If it's a library book, do not mark in it. To take notes from an on-screen text, select the text and copy and paste into another document.

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Marking the text serves as a way of anchoring what you've learnedyou can find the ideas again quickly and it will also remind you of the initial thoughts you had when reading these marked portions. Methods of highlighting will depend on what you're reading, for example, if it's your own book or the library's or if it's printed on paper or read on a screen. If you read this way, you will always have questions and comments on the reading for class discussion and your teacher will think you are a conscientious, engaged student. The method works as follows: Find 2 highlighters and a pen. The first highlighter is for key points and things you want to remember. (Be judiciousonly highlight a few items per page.) The second highlighter is for things you don't understand, questions, and places you disagree. The pen is to write comments in the text. (Writing comments keeps your learning active and helps you remember the content you read.) Instead, make notes on cards, slips of paper, or in a separate notebook. Some formats also allow on-screen highlighting, comments, and other ways to mark up the text.