Article: Some people will not be willing to hear the truth no matter what. Think about your friend's personality in order to gauge whether informing them of your true feelings is a good idea. Are they willing to accept criticism? Do they readily admit to being wrong when confronted with compelling evidence? Do they take responsibility for their actions when wrong? If so, sharing the truth with your friend is a good idea and will likely make a positive change. If, conversely, your friend is frequently defensive and shifts blame onto others when confronted with evidence of his or her shortcomings, your honest efforts at helping them see that they were in error will be wasted. In the case of a defensive friend, try to broach the subject in a variety of ways. If they don't understand that what they did was wrong the first time you explain it, maybe they need to hear it a different way. Perhaps the first time you broach the subject, you're indirect: "Do you think that what you said to Sam was kind?" If they blow you off, make a stronger declaration next time: "You were very rude to Sam. He deserves an apology." Do not try to qualify your point of view by agreeing half-heartedly to your friend's insistence that the other person is wrong. Do not begin with a statement of praise before delivering the reality-check that your friend is in the wrong. Finally, do not employ phrases like "With all due respect" or "No offense, but..." Be direct and honest in your evaluation of your friend and explain why he or she is wrong. For example, if Sam called Armin stupid directly or indirectly, and Armin (rightfully) refuses to hang out Sam, you should tell Sam "It was unkind and wrong of you to call Armin stupid. You owe him/her an apology . That's the best way to put this conflict behind you." Do not cover up your feelings of disappointment or frustration. When you fail to express yourself to the person you have negative feelings toward, the feelings remain trapped, which leads to further frustration. You may experience a building sense of resentment, apathy, detachment, and disdain, either generally or towards the friend who you didn't confess your feelings towards. To avoid the buildup of negative feelings, let the friend whose behavior you disapprove of know immediately. You may worry that your friend will be displeased when you admit you do not support their previous action or offense against your other friend. This fear is unjustified, since openness and honesty between friends can strengthen the friendship. Remind your friend that while they should not have spoken to, treated, or badmouthed your other friend in the way they did, you know they are still a good person. Emphasize to your wrong friend that they made a mistake, and that they can and should make amends. Don't make assumptions or generalizations about your friend's personality. For instance, do not say "You don't know how to deal with people." Instead, say "You spoke rudely to Sam, and that was wrong." Emphasize that he or she can change. Encourage your friend to stay aware of how he or she might cause offense and avoid doing so in the future. If your friend has difficulty changing a particular antagonistic or confrontational behavior, advise them to consult a therapist. Cognitive behavioral therapy is especially useful in transforming negative behaviors. This type of therapy encourages individuals to actively consider their evaluation and processing of certain situations in order to help them adjust their emotions and behavior. Ask your friend how you can help. Suggest that in the future, you point out similar behaviors in a nonjudgmental way. Offer criticism in a gentle way. Do not call your friend names or raise your voice when explaining why you feel they are in the wrong. Conversely, do not shut them out or give them the silent treatment. Communicating your point of view in a healthy way will prevent the situation from escalating, and your friend might be more understanding of the person they were originally in conflict with when they hear your perspective. Remember that the conflict between your two friends is not the end of the world. It is only one part of your whole friendship with each of them. Understand that both you and your friend(s) may have valid points. Sometimes agreeing to disagree is the best option. Tell your friend(s) "I would have handled the situation differently, but I see where you are coming from." When discussing sensitive issues with your friend like the conflict between him/her and another individual, be discrete. Do not bring it up in large social situations where others who are unaware of the conflict might learn of it or weigh in without understanding all the facts. Friends should always be sensitive to each others feelings. Do not employ shame, blame, or a judgmental tone when speaking to your friend about the conflict.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Ask yourself if your wrong friend can accept the truth. Be clear in your disapproval. Focus on the behavior, not the character. Be kind.
Article: It's the compass icon typically found on the Dock and in the Launchpad. It's in the menu bar near the top-left corner of the screen. It's close to the top-right corner of the window. You'll find it in the left column. Some details will appear in the right panel. It's in the right panel. A confirmation message will appear. This removes Amazon Assistant from Safari for macOS.
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Open Safari on your Mac. Click the Safari menu. Click Preferences. Click the Extensions tab. Click Amazon Assistant for Safari. Click Uninstall. Click Uninstall.
Article: The jock strap is the most common supporter for a cup. It has a pouch for the cup and 2 elastic bands that wrap around your legs. Jock straps usually come in small, medium, and large, and they're extremely elastic. Select a jock strap that will fit firmly around your waist. The waist size ranges will be listed on the packaging. Jock straps tend to be cheaper than compression shorts. Don't use a jock strap that doesn't hug your waist firmly. You don't want it falling down as you're running. If you're getting a cup for hockey, get a hockey jock. It's a special type of jock strap designed to fit into hockey pants. Jock straps are great choices for sports where you run or turn a lot because they don't tend to fall down. Almost every kind of player can wear a jock strap, including baseball, basketball, rugby, lacrosse, and football players. They tend to be a little uncomfortable if you're sitting down a lot though. Compression shorts are a good alternative if you don't like jock straps. Compression shorts are basically tight-fitting boxer briefs with a slot for a protective cup in the front. Get a pair of compression shorts that list your waistline's measurement on the packaging. They should hug your thighs and waist firmly, but shouldn't be so tight that they cut off circulation. If you have sensitive skin in your inner thighs, opt for compression shortsthey feel like tight boxer shorts and are less likely to cause chafing. Compression shorts are great for sports that involve a lot of running, like basketball, baseball, or football. They're also excellent for biking. They may fall down if you twist and turn a lot though depending on the shape of your body. Impact shorts are like compression shorts, except they have foam padding around the thighs, tailbone, and sides to soften any blows or falls. They're popular amongst snowboarders and skaters because they keep bad falls from seriously damaging your hips or legs. Select impact shorts if you won't have any padding around your hips and thighs and need some additional support. Impact shorts are often called padded shorts or snowboarder shorts. Impact shorts are great for snowboarding, rugby, skating, or boxing, but they're not great for sports that already have padded uniforms, like football. You also may not like the way they feel if you have to run a lot, which makes them poor choices for sports like baseball or basketball.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Get a jock strap for a basic setup. Opt for compression shorts if you don't like the feeling of the elastic bands. Select impact shorts if you want some additional protection.