Article: Any conversation is about give and take. Make sure to focus on what the person is actually saying so that you can respond to her. If you're not listening to her, the conversation will end quickly! No one likes to hear someone go on and on about themselves for 30 minutes. Encourage her to talk about herself instead! An open-ended question is just one that makes her give an answer besides "yes" or "no." It lets her talk about herself, which she'll likely be happy to do as long as she's not too shy. For example, instead of asking, "Do you like rock music?" you could ask, "What's your favorite kind of music?" If she gives a short answer, ask a follow-up question, like "Who's your favorite pop singer?" If she asks you questions, answer them honestly. While you don't want to drone on about yourself, the conversation should go back and forth. If you're not willing to talk about yourself at all, she may wonder what's wrong with you. If things are going well, try to set up something for another time. For instance, you could ask for her number so you could text or call, or you could ask for her social media handles so you can contact her that way. While it can make you sad or depressed if a girl doesn't want to talk to you, you still have to respect what she wants. If she doesn't want to have a conversation or doesn't want to go out with you, say "Thanks anyway!" and walk away. It can be painful, but don't take it personally. You don't know what's going on in her head right now. She might just be too worried about her grade right now to think about going out with anyone.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Listen to what she has to say. Use open-ended questions to continue the conversation. Talk about yourself some. End the conversation on a positive note. Leave her alone if she doesn't want to talk.
Article: You can avoid a lot of trouble if you only hang out with your friends in open, well lit areas where plenty of people are likely to walk by. Notice which places bullies or gangs are most likely to hang out like a certain park, bathroom, or parking lot so you can avoid them. Avoid taking shortcut through dark or isolated areas, especially by yourself. Be sure your parents and friends know your usual schedule, so if you are attacked someone will notice that you aren't where you're supposed to be. Don't be distracted by your phone if you are walking alone, and don't wear headphones. Be alert to all the sights and sounds around you. In one study, nearly 20 percent of students reported being bullied at school. Avoiding trouble doesn't mean you are weak, it just means you are smart. Avoiding a fight in the first place is the best way to avoid getting into trouble. Try to avoid being in situations where you will be alone with a bully walk home with a friend, and eat lunch with a group. Don't take the bait. Sometimes if you ignore a bully, they will get bored and leave you alone. It's usually best to speak up and answer a bully. If a bully thinks you are weak, he or she will try to take advantage of it by being even more aggressive. If someone is threatening you with violence, they are probably already on edge and pumped full of adrenaline. Fighting back might make them even angrier, which will make the situation even worse. Learn to control your own temper, so you won't lose control when you feel threatened. If you find yourself alone with a violent person, sometimes it helps to just agree with them until they calm down. You don't have to actually agree with them just tell them what they want to hear. If someone is taunting you, distract them by saying something like, "Is that the bell?" or "I think that was my phone." Then calmly walk away. If a bully is being really persistent and won't let you leave, tell them you will meet them after school. You don't need to actually fight them, you are just trying to buy yourself some time. In some situations, it's best to just hand over your homework or lunch money to avoid being hurt. Experts almost always recommend giving a mugger your wallet right away, to avoid a violent situation. Tell your teacher or a someone in the office what happened, so they know you actually did your homework. Tell a parent or guardian when this happens, so they can make sure it doesn't happen again.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Be aware of your surroundings. Avoid dangerous situations. Try to calm down your opponent. Give them what they want.
Article: An angular shift error occurs when the sights are not properly aligned. You can usually determine if you are making a consistent angular error based on the placement of your bullet in the target. If the bullet hits below the center of the target, the top of the front sight may have shifted below the tops of the back sight posts. If the bullet hits above the center of the target, the top of the front sight may have shifted above the tops of the back sight posts. If the bullet hits right of center, the front sight might be closer to the right side of the back sight. If the bullet hits left of center, the front sight might be closer to the left side of the back sight. Parallel shift errors occur when your sights are properly aligned, but your hand moves as you fire. Holding the pistol still results in the most accurate shot, but typically, parallel shift errors do not disrupt your aim as much as angular shift errors do. Parallel shift errors almost always result from your wrist either breaking up or breaking down, so the placement of your shot will usually be either just above center or just below it, respectively. Shift errors are not the only problems you might encounter. The placement of your bullet in the target could also indicate a handful of other problems. If the bullet hits out of center and closer to your dominant side, you could be squeezing your thumb or using too much trigger finger. Similarly, if it falls to the other side of the center, you might be using too little trigger finger. If it falls to the lower right for right-handed shooters, or vice versa for left-handed shooters, you could be tightening your grip while pulling the trigger. If it falls to the lower left, you could be tightening your fingers or jerking the trigger. If the bullet lands to the upper right for right-handed shooters, or vice versa for left-handed shooters, you might be anticipating recoil in your shot. If it goes to the upper left, you might be anticipating recoil or lacking follow through.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Identify angular shift errors. Pick out a parallel shift error. Spot grip and handling errors.