In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Because quarry tile is usually unglazed, it can be stained if you're not careful. When something spills, be sure to wipe it up as quickly as you can so it can't stain the floor. You can use a bit of warm water for cleaning, but wipe it up once the area is clean. If you get a grease stain that won't come up even after mopping, you can use paint thinner on it. Ventilate the room by opening the windows and doors. Dip a cloth in the paint thinner, and let it sit on the stain. Cover it with a piece of plastic so it doesn't dry out, and leave it for an hour or so. After waiting, lift it off, and wipe it down with a new cloth dipped in the solvent. Mop or clean as usual after that. This type of tile can be coarse, meaning older string mops won't stand up against it. Opt for a wet microfiber mop for heavy duty use, a looped-ends knit mop, or a tube mop head. A synthetic mop works best.
Summary: Wipe up spills quickly. Use paint thinner on grease stains. Pick a mop that won't be broken down by quarry tile.

When you are engaged in a conversation, ask questions that require an expanded response, instead of a one-word response. Make the question applicable to the ongoing conversation. For example, ask someone about a movie, when she found time to travel or what did actually happen in the situation. Open ended questions force people to extensively speak, which carries the conversation further. Ask questions about the person you are talking to. Everyone likes to talk about themselves, and the easiest way to become charismatic, is to be the person to which others can boast about themselves with. If you are meeting someone for the first time, ask them about their goals, their journey to their career choice or their significant other. If you know a person well enough to avoid those "ice-breaker" questions, ask about the trip they recently took or how their significant other is feeling. Others might wish to congratulate you on a recent achievement. Accept their praises modestly by thanking them but also by giving credit to others. For example, you could thank someone for noticing your hard work and add that this work project couldn't have been done without the help of your colleagues. This kind of response shows that you are proud of your work, but not boastful. You should find the line between too much humility and too little. If you are too humble with statements which undermine yourself, one may think that you didn't do anything at all. But, if you are overly confidence, people may perceive you as conceited or arrogant, such as if you respond by saying that you worked on this project day and night and that it turned out awesome. By having appropriately humble responses and giving credit where credit is due, you begin to show and your character as a gracious and appreciate person. People like to know they are being listened to. During your conversation, restate in your own words, what you have been talking about. For example, after someone told you about their family troubles, answer by admitting that this person felt misunderstood by her family. In response, the person will likely expand by admitting that it is true or by expressing other feelings. By reflectively paraphrasing, you are showing that you are listening and furthering the conversation. Some people are more outgoing then others. Be aware of this and include everyone in the conversation. If you see a person not participating, try asking a question and going around in a circle to give everyone the opportunity to speak. Cue into nonverbal communication such as looking down or crossing of arms to gauge how much attention a person is comfortable with. Stay away from controversial or uncomfortable topics, such as political views or dating life, which can embarrass some people. Sharing a story about your childhood struggles or how you overcame an obstacle in your career will help people connect with you. It will let your audience better understand where you are coming from, and portray you as a leader worth following.
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One-sentence summary -- Ask open-ended questions. Be humble, yet confident. Paraphrase parts of a conversation to show you are listening. Include everyone in the room. Share personal stories with others.

Problem: Article: There are a variety of different targets you can use to learn how to rope. A post A plastic steer head secured to a post or stand A roping dummy A box This gives you ample room to swing your lariat without accidentally catching the target before you throw it. Lean your weight on the balls of your feet, as if you are sitting on a saddle with your feet in the stirrups. The size of the loop depends on personal preference. Run the end of the rope through the honda, which is the eye in the rope that slides the loop open and closed. Some ropers prefer to start with a small loop and allow it to grow in size while they twirl it overhead. Other ropers prefer to start with a large loop of approximately seven feet in diameter and keep it that size while twirling. When you start twirling the rope overhead, you do not want your hand to be too near the eye so that the loop moves freely. However, do hold a bit of the excess slack in the same hand as your loop. This helps you to keep the loop open. This stretch of the rope is called the "spoke." Leave enough slack to give yourself room to lift the loop above your head, twirl it, and throw it. At least six feet of lariat between the two hands is recommended. Hold the coils in such a way that they will easily slip off of your hand when you throw the lariat. The twirling of the lariat is the hardest part to master, because many people have a hard time learning how to make the twirl happen with their wrist. Move only your wrist, not your whole arm. Think of your wrist as an axle, as if the rope was a wheel revolving around your wrist. Correctly twirling the lariat with the wrist allows the rope to slide through the eye a bit so that the loop widens. This is especially necessary if you choose to start with a small loop. While you are twirling, you do not want to let go of these two things. They should already both be held in the same hand, per Step 4. Your grip can be loose enough to allow the loop to widen, via excess slack rope sliding through the eye, if you start with a small loop and need to make it bigger as it twirls. A loop that moves too slowly overhead will lilt and fall, and you will not be able to control where it goes. This is important as you prepare to throw the lariat at your target. Although you twirl the rope with your wrist, the throw is completed with your arm. There is an ideal time to throw the rope. Wait until your swinging wrist makes its way from back to front; as it is doing so, take a step forward. Bring your hand forward and down to shoulder height, with your hand facing the target and your palm facing down. Extend your arm to its full length, and release the loop to soar at the target. It is best to do this with the same hand that threw the rope, as your other hand is holding the excess rope (or, in some cases, your reins, if you are on horseback). Do this by turning your throwing hand over the rope, grasping it with your four fingers, and sticking your thumb out toward your body. Then pull the slack taut back toward your body.
Summary:
Set up your target. Stand 15-20 feet (6.1m) away from your target. Create a loop in your lariat and hold it in your dominant hand. Slide your hand away from the eye by at least 18 inches. Hold the excess coils of lariat in your other hand. Raise your dominant arm overhead, holding the loop, and begin to swing. Maintain your grip on the loop and the spoke. Twirl the loop at a speed fast enough to allow you to control its direction. Choose the correct moment in the swing to throw the lariat. Jerk the lariat taut after it lands on the target.