Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Remove the old post, if necessary. Purchase a new mailbox post at a home improvement store. Dig a hole for the new post that complies with USPS guidelines. Insert the post into the hole and make sure it's level. Fill the hole about halfway with dirt. Tamp the dirt, add more dirt, then tamp the ground again. Attach the mounting bracket and mailbox to the post.

Answer: If the old post isn't salvageable, dig it out of the ground with a shovel. If it's not embedded in concrete, digging out the post will be relatively quick and easy. Pulling out a concrete block is a tougher job. You could dig around the perimeter of the block and pull it out but, because of the block's weight, you'll need 1 to 2 people to help. You could also saw the post off at ground level, leave the concrete in the ground, and choose another spot for your mailbox. If the old concrete is exposed, cover it with soil or gravel. Choose a post made of a material that won't rot, such as pressure-treated wood or PVC. Basic posts are simple lengths of 4x4 wood or PVC. For more elaborate, decorative posts, you need to attach the base to a standard 4x4. You then bury the 4x4 in the ground or embed it in concrete. The 4x4 is usually sold separately. Don't use posts made of unyielding materials, such as concrete or solid metal, as these might be illegal in your jurisdiction. The USPS recommends a 4x4 pressure-treated wood or PVC support. You may also use a 2x2 hollow aluminum or steel pipe. Make the hole around 1 foot (30cm) in diameter. You'll need a little room to add soil back after you've placed the post in the hole. Measure your post to determine how deep the hole needs to be in order to comply with USPS standards. The USPS recommends burying a mailbox post up to 2 feet (61cm) deep. The base of the mailbox's opening must sit 41 to 45 inches (100 to 110cm) above ground level. The opening should be 6 to 8 inches (15 to 20cm) from the curb, so position the hole accordingly. For example, if your post is 60 inches (1.5m) and the mailbox attaches directly to its top, dig a hole that's 19 to 24 inches (48 to 61cm) deep. If the mailbox will sit on a support arm, measure 41 to 45 inches (100 to 110cm) from the arm instead of from the top of the post. You might be able to reuse the old post's hole as long as your new post is a similar size. Otherwise, you'll need to make the hole deeper or more shallow to accommodate the new post. Check with your national mail service's guidelines if you live outside of the US. Set the post into the hole, and use a bubble level to make sure it's plumb. Throughout the process of filling the hole, check for levelness periodically, and make adjustments as necessary. Double check your product's instructions to see which side of the post should be inserted into the ground. Try to keep the post in place as you shovel dirt back into the hole, or have a helper hold it to keep it level. Check for levelness after you've filled the hole about halfway. Use a hand tamper, sledgehammer, or a long piece of scrap wood to pack the dirt tightly around the post. Once the dirt is packed, add another 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30cm), then tamp that layer. Repeat until you've filled in and packed the hole. Remember to check the post for levelness and make adjustments as you fill and tamp the hole. After you've buried the post, screw on the mounting bracket. Then screw the mailbox onto the mounting bracket. If you're reusing your old mailbox, you can find universal mounting brackets online and at hardware stores. Line up the bracket's pre-drilled holes with the holes pre-drilled into the mailbox and post. Use 134 inch (4.4cm) galvanized deck screws to secure the bracket to the post, and 34 inch (1.9cm) to attach the box to the bracket. If you bought a new post and mailbox together, follow the manufacturer's installation instructions.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Respond to questions or statements in a humorous way. Think outside the box to come up with unique jokes. Practice making puns.

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Being witty isn't about memorizing funny jokes or quotesit's about learning how to come up with creative responses on the fly. Try adding a tinge of humor to normal questions to begin practicing your wit. For example, the question "How would you spend a million dollars?" invites all sorts of creative thinking; responding with "Quite happily" answers it in a humorous way. If you're having trouble thinking of creative responses, go for a dry, direct approach. For example, you might answer with "the sky" if someone asks you "What's up?" Witty people are able to see the world from a unique perspective, which then lets them come up with witty things to say. Come up with your own unique perspectives or realizations about things, and use your ideas to create witty conversation topics. Read up on current events, pop culture, and other sources of news and information to give you lots of material to create your own opinion about. Draw connections between words and their different meanings. For example, if you're talking about Spider Man, create a joke using the word "web," which could be referring to a spider web or the Internet. While puns may seem more just like a simple joke than wit, a great pun plays on the connections between words and makes the listener think. Practicing making puns will help your mind learn to make connections to things quickly. An example of a pun might be, "Without geometry, life is pointless." To improve your puns, spend time learning new words, practicing rhyming, and read puns in books and online.