context: How to be an empathetic friend
Be an active listener.
One of the best ways to show empathy to a friend is by listening to what they have to say. It can be easy to get caught up in your own thoughts during a conversation or to get distracted by other things in your environment while your friend is talking.

OPTIONS:
- However, a truly empathetic friend will listen actively and attentively to a friend in need. Make eye contact with your friend while they speak.
- But if you want to be an empathetic friend, you have to be active and give your friend the time and space they deserve. Active listening is the one-time thing in any conversation.
- However, practicing listening will allow you to be attentive and your friend can tell you about what they're going through even if you aren't listening. Participating in conversation will give you a sense of purpose and give you a reason to feel more involved.
- One way to show you're active is to let your friend talk into your thoughts as well. Show your friend you're paying attention by nodding to show you're listening.
****
next sentence for the context: However, a truly empathetic friend will listen actively and attentively to a friend in need. Make eye contact with your friend while they speak.

context: How to make mango salsa
Select the fruit and vegetables.
The tomatoes and mango should both be fully ripe and soft to the touch, but not squishy and bruised. Check near the mango's stem for a small amount of syrup and a mango scent; these are both signs of ripeness.

OPTIONS:
- Note that there is no need to peel or chop the mango; this will produce a better mixed salsa. Though plain, the fruit should have a light hue with no streaks.
- For added sweetness, though, use a small amount of mango juice instead. Use 1 tablespoon of mango juice if you'd like your salsa to be thicker and firmer, or 1 to 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar for a smoother flavor.
- Wash the mango and remove any blemishes. You will know how ripe these tomatoes are if the fruit has bruises or burnt spots.
- While any varieties of these fruits and vegetables will work, these are the ideal options if available at your local grocery or farmer's market : Mango: try to find a non-stringy variety such as haden and kent. Tomatoes: use a small variety such as roma.
****
next sentence for the context: While any varieties of these fruits and vegetables will work, these are the ideal options if available at your local grocery or farmer's market : Mango: try to find a non-stringy variety such as haden and kent. Tomatoes: use a small variety such as roma.

context: How to cook a deer roast in a slow cooker
Place the roast and broth in the slow cooker.
Place the venison roast in your slow cooker. Pour 2 cups (500 ml) of beef broth over it evenly.

OPTIONS:
- Continue to stir the venison with a wooden spoon or spatula until it's hot and almost to the touch. Cover the roast in the slow cooker.
- You can substitute boneless or skinless deer meat, as long as it is not over-cooked. If you want to flavor venison roast with seasonings, make sure to select lean, skinless meat.
- If you do not have beef broth, you could use venison stock, beef stock, chicken stock, or vegetable broth. In a pinch, you could even use water.
- If you have the time, add in 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of worcestershire sauce. Since beef is de risures for a slow cook, do not add the beef broth 2 hours before your slow cooker.
****
next sentence for the context: If you do not have beef broth, you could use venison stock, beef stock, chicken stock, or vegetable broth. In a pinch, you could even use water.

context: How to make gluten free dinner rolls
Preheat the oven to 170 c (340 f).
Sieve both flours and the baking powder into a bowl.
In a separate bowl, mix the hot water, margarine, sugar and salt until the margarine melts and the sugar and salt dissolve.

OPTIONS:
- In another separate bowl, beat the egg with the milk until combined. Add the hot water mixture to the flour mixture, then stir until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt until the dough forms a ball. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured work surface with a rolling pin until it looks like breadcrumbs.
- Fold in the eggs and then the egg wash. Mix in 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of the sweet corn flour.
- Pour the filling and the egg yolks into a separate bowl. In the other bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, eggs and salt.
****
next sentence for the context:
In another separate bowl, beat the egg with the milk until combined. Add the hot water mixture to the flour mixture, then stir until combined.