Write an article based on this "Recognize the different types of complicated coworkers. Use humor. Confront your coworker in private. Choose your battles carefully."
article: There are a range of difficult people you can encounter in your workplace. Examples of difficult coworkers include one that is hostile, the constant complainer, the staller, the know-it-all and the overly agreeable coworker. The hostile coworker may appear angry or often express a feeling of being wronged. The best way to deal with this type of coworker is to not meet anger with anger. He or she often just needs to be heard and appreciated to alleviate some of their discomfort. A coworker who constantly complains can add undue stress to the entire work environment. When you meet these people, actively listening to their concerns and then offer to help them solve the problem. The staller is that coworker who often puts off making a commitment or taking action for fear of being wrong or upsetting others. The best way to deal with the staller is to get to the root of the fear and figure out what information is needed to make the choice or to take action. A know-it-all can come in two forms, someone who truly knows his stuff, but makes sure everyone else knows he's the "expert." Then, there is the one that just thinks she knows it all in order to assert an opinion about everything. For the true experts, taking the time to ask questions gives them a chance to flex their power and will usually help them to tone down their overall negative attitude towards others. Those coworkers who don't know as much as they think they do will usually tone it down if they are quietly confronted one-on-one with the true level of their knowledge. Overly agreeable coworkers can become an issue at work because they will often agree with whatever is said in the moment, but later on voice their true feelings or just not follow through with commitments. Making sure this coworker knows they are a valued part of the team, regardless of their opinions will help them gain confidence. Defusing any uncomfortable situation with humor can be a very good defense mechanism. Sometimes, the best way to deal with an uncomfortable situation is to use appropriate humor or even make a joke at your own expense to redirect the focus of the moment. When using humor you need to make sure it is appropriate humor, avoid anything that could be hurtful or taunting in nature. Humor is a great way to separate the negative behavior from the person, even if you don't agree with the behavior you still like and can laugh with the person. While it is not reasonable to confront a coworker who may become violent, you may be able to directly address issues by confronting other types of difficult coworkers in private. Pulling the know-it-all who really doesn't know that much aside and having a friendly conversation can reshape the working relationship without embarrassing him in front of others. Effective confronting is done in a private and respectful way. For example, you might say "Excuse me, Robbie. I realize you might have a lot of knowledge about the subject we are discussing, but can we keep out fact-sharing on a need-to-know basis? Or, it may be good if you could send us a summary of all you know about the topic and let us review it on our own time". Watch out for difficult people on your job. Often, the best way of dealing with them is to avoid them altogether if possible. However, if for any reason, you find it is not possible to do so, you need to assess your situation and your options taking into account your priorities at the time. For example, you have a colleague who is a control freak but the job is absolutely essential to you then, you may have to find other ways of dealing with him/her while you buy time looking for another job or to change in your circumstances. Picking your battles will help you to avoid unneeded stress and to not take the problems of your coworkers on as your own.

Write an article based on this "Use the official care kit for the best chance at removing the rubber bloom. Apply a tire cleaning product for a quick way to remove rubber bloom. Use 1tsp (4.9ml) of olive oil for an easy home remedy."
article: The company that sells Hunter boots also sell many care supplies that are specially designed to remove the white, powdery film that happens from time to time. Spray your boots with the rubber buff product and use a cleaning cloth to rub it into the exterior of the each boot. Once your boots have dried, apply the boot shine product using a circular motion to make your boots look new and shiny. Rubber bloom is a completely normal process that happens with Hunter boots and it doesn't mean that your boots are damaged. It occurs when insoluble particles from high quality rubber rise to the surface of the material. Only the appearance of the boots is affected. Find a product that is especially designed for rubber tires, as this will be able to buff both your boots and car tires. Spray a tire cleaning product onto a clean rag and buff the exterior of the boots using a small, circular motion. Alternatively, rub the boots with tire cleaning wipes to remove the rubber bloom. Let the boots air-dry in the shade after using either tire cleaning spray or wipes. You can purchase tire cleaning products from automotive stores and many department stores. Pour the olive oil onto a clean rag. Rub the olive oil all over your boots, excluding the soles as this would make them slippery. The boots will absorb the oil, so they won't feel greasy to touch once they have dried. Although using olive oil has mixed results for removing rubber bloom from Hunter boots, this solution is worth a try if you don't want to spend money on the official care products.

Write an article based on this "Approach your helper at an appropriate time. Tell them you're looking for a favor. Word your request for a favor carefully. Get to the point. Flatter your helper. Offer this person a reason to help. Give your helper an "out. Accept refusals politely. Have a backup plan."
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If you ask someone for a favor at an inconvenient time, you can embarrass or even anger him or her. You also might decrease the chances he or she will say yes. If you're going to ask your teacher for help with your math homework, don't ask in the middle of his lecture. Definitely don't ask right after he's learned his house has burned down! In general, try not to interrupt someone's work nor their moments of joy or sadness. Depending on the favor, you might also want to move to a private location when you ask your person. If your favor's embarrassing to you or this other person (for instance, if you need help removing a wedgie), don't ask him or her in front of other people. The sooner you mention your intentions, the better. It's polite to be up-front about you want, but it's also a smart use of your time. If you ask for a favor at the end of a long conversation and your helper says s/he can't help you, you've wasted time you could have spent looking for another helper. It's simple - all you need to say is something like, "Hey, I was wondering if I could ask you a favor" within your first few sentences. Then, simply launch into your request! Your potential helper will probably appreciate that you weren't sneaky about what you wanted! You want to be polite and gracious while also being crystal clear about what you want. Explain the facts of the situation. Leave nothing to guessing. Then, without dallying, explain what you need this person's help with. Ask them plainly if they'll help you in the form of a simply-worded question. Don't allow any chance of misunderstanding. If this issue is important enough to require a favor, you should address it head-on. Say "Do you think you can help me with my math homework for an hour tomorrow?", not "Hey, if you want to show me some math stuff, that's cool!" Specify any relevant deadlines or qualifying information up front. For instance, in our math homework example, if you've got a test at the end of the week, be sure to include this information so the person will know s/he will have to free up time before then. Don't try to coerce or guilt someone into doing you a favor. A favor isn't a favor unless it's given genuinely and willingly. Don't procrastinate - the longer you wait before bringing up your need for a favor, the bigger chance you have of losing your nerve and leaving the conversation without even having asked. If you let this happen, you'll be back to square one! Make your greeting, exchange one or two short pleasantries, move to a quiet area if you need to, then immediately tell this person that you're looking for a favor. Don't let him or her get away before you gather the courage to ask! Let this person know that they're the only person who's good enough for the job - even if they're not. Compliment this person's abilities - in our example, we might say something like, "Could you please help me with my math homework? You're crazy good at trigonometry - didn't you get an A on the last test?" Your praise can range from subtle to gushing, depending on how desperate you are for help! People who are reluctant to help you can be swayed if you tell them the consequences (for you) if they don't grant your favor. Tell them the worst-case scenario of what will happen if they won't help you out. In our example, you might tell your potential tutor that if you can't get help with your math homework, you'll definitely fail math! You don't have to be over-the-top or maudlin to get your point across, but if you're desperate, it can help! " If you're desperate for a favor, it can be quite tempting to shoot down a potential helper's excuses for not being able to help. If you do this, though, you'll regret it as soon as the favor's done. For peace of mind and to avoid lingering awkwardness or hurt feelings, it's a good idea to include a subtle "exit strategy" for your helper when you ask for a favor. Mention a potential reason why your helper might not be able to grant your favor - they'll probably take this excuse if they don't want to help. In our homework example, we would say something like, "Hey, I'd really appreciate it if you can give me a hand with my homework, unless you're busy or something. " The act of asking for a favor implies that there's a possibility they'll say no. Prepare for this possibility! Don't get upset if this person can't help you - instead, be happy that s/he was honest about his or her capacity to help you. If, out of guilt, they had offered to help you, only to withdraw their help later, they would have cost you valuable time. By being up front, they've given you a better chance to find help elsewhere. Tell them that you understand and don't ask them for a favor again. You can, however, ask them if they know anyone else that can help. With luck, they'll be able to recommend someone you hadn't considered. Don't take it personally if someone can't do you a favor - it's not a reflection of their opinion of you. If you suddenly start ignoring this person, s/he will think you only cared about his or her ability to help you. Asking someone a for favor doesn't necessarily mean they'll agree to help you! They may be too busy to help or may not know how. They may simply not want to. In any case, don't be too emotionally invested in your first choice - have a few alternate options in mind in case you need to look for help elsewhere. In our math homework example, for instance, we would first plan to ask the girl in class who gets straight A's for help. If she can't help, we'd then ask the boy who answers the most questions in class. If he can't help, then and only then will we approach our standoffish teacher.