INPUT ARTICLE: Article: What exactly is your friend doing that is getting on your nerves? Is your friend too clingy? Does your friend gossip or say mean things to you? Is your friend constantly making fun of you? Are you just annoyed by your friend for no reason? The source of the annoyance will help you figure out what you need to do. If your friend is too clingy, you need to create space between the two of you. If your friend is being mean and hurtful towards you, you should let them know how you feel. If you cannot identify why you are so annoyed with your friend, you might need to do some self-evaluation. Have you changed or outgrown your friend? Instead of spending time alone with your friend, only see them when other people are around. This can create a buffer between the two of you. You will not have to talk to your friend as much. If your friend starts being annoying, you will still have other people you can talk to. Make sure that other people are around when you hang out with your annoying friend. For example, make plans with some other friends and then invite the annoying friend to come along or eat lunch with a group of people instead of just you and your friend. If your friend invites you to go somewhere and you know it will only be the two of you, decline the offer or ask if you can bring someone else along. If you want to maintain the friendship, you can create some space between the two of you. This will give you a break from the person and send a signal to the person to change their behavior. If the person calls and/or texts too much, do not respond to them every single time. Only answer when you feel like it or really want to talk to them. If you have to call them back, call them when you are about to do something else. This way you can keep the conversation short. For example, you could call and say, "Hey, I saw your missed call. I'm about to eat dinner with my family, what's up?" Your friend may be engaging in certain behaviors because they enjoy the response and attention you give. Your friend may say negative things or complain a lot to get sympathy and attention from you. Your friend may make fun of other people to get laughs. By responding, you may actually be encouraging the annoying behavior. The person may eventually stop the behavior if you ignore them. For example, if your friend is always making fun of others to get laughs, stop laughing and do not respond at all when they make a comment. If other friends have noticed the annoying behaviors, all of you should stop responding. When you ignore the person, do not roll your eyes or make a face. This is still a reaction to what the person is doing. You may also hurt your friend's feelings if you are rude. If you have a clingy friend, encourage them to try a new hobby or spend time with other people. This will take some of the pressure of off you. Your friend will be less annoying to you when you spend time together. You may tell your friend, "I love being friends with you, but I think we should try to meet new people too." If your friend tells you about an activity they did without you, tell them how great that is and you are proud of them. You can also suggest specific activities for your friend to do. Choose activities that your friend is interested in, but you are not interested in. For example, if your friend likes to draw but you do not, find an art class or art exhibit and tell your friend about it.

SUMMARY: Identify how your friend is annoying you. Spend time together in a group. Limit the amount of contact you have. Ignore the person when they annoy you. Encourage your friend to have other interests.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: As a proper young lady, go for pieces of clothing in flattering cuts that provide a bit more coverage. Clothing is one of the ways that you outwardly express yourself. By choosing pieces in classic cuts that aren't overly showy, you'll send the message that you are a self-respecting, proper young lady. A midi dress or skirt with a demure, ruffled top is a great option for fancier social events. For everyday wear, try a pair of well-tailored jeans with a classic boat-neck sweater or silk tank with a blazer on top. Instead of trying to find cheaper versions of designer or expensive items, opt for clothing that is well-cut and made of good quality fabrics. You don't need to spend a lot of money on your clothing to look like a lady. Stylish, classic, high-quality clothing will make you look much more respectable and confident. Check out the sales rack at upscale department stores and keep an eye out for good deals. You can find nice clothing at thrift stores, too! Always check details like stitching and focus on finding pieces that are well-made. Even if you don't like to wear nail polish, keeping your nails clean and manicured will show people that you take care of yourself and use proper hygiene. Plus, if you're hosting or serving at an event, people will appreciate the fact that your hands and nails are clean when you're handling food and drinks and shaking their hands. If you're low on time, buffing your nails is a quick and easy way to make your nails look clean, shiny, and presentable. to exude self-confidence. Whether you're walking or sitting down, try to always remember to keep your shoulders back. This will help you maintain good posture and appear poised and self-assured. Maintaining good posture will help you stand or sit taller, which will help you garner respect from those around you. As a proper young lady, your goal is to appear both approachable and self-confident. Making a point to smile at people will make people feel more comfortable talking to you, and will outwardly display your kind and gracious nature. As a proper young lady, it's important that you carefully consider what you choose to post on social media. While posting pictures of things you like and are passionate about is great, make sure that the image truly sends the message about you that you want it to. As a general rule of thumb, if you wouldn't feel comfortable showing your grandmother the picture you're debating, it's likely that it's not very proper. Instead of trying to cover up features that you aren't crazy about, try to use makeup sparingly to enhance your best features. As a proper young lady, your goal is to bring positive attention to yourself, and present yourself in a respectable manner. Therefore, it's best to avoid wearing too much makeup, which can make you look like your trying too hard and bring unwanted attention. For daily activities, keep your makeup minimal with a lightweight foundation, blush, mascara, and lip gloss.

SUMMARY:
Wear clothing that covers your cleavage and backside. Avoid poor quality clothing. Keep your nails clean and manicured. Maintain good posture Smile at others to make them feel comfortable approaching you. Consider what your social media posts will say about you. Avoid wearing too much makeup.