If you've only been attracted to and dated a certain type of person, it's likely that you've been on many of the same types of dates. By dating someone who doesn't fit the mold of your usual type, you may open yourself up to broad spectrum of new experiences. For example, your date could take you to: a sporting event a ballet an exotic new restaurant a comedy show By dating a new type of person, you could find out new things about your own personality. They might show you an entirely different side to yourself that you were completely unaware of. If you're an introvert and your date really enjoys being around people, you could find that you enjoy socializing more than you realized. If your date takes you to a volunteer event, you could find that you really love giving back to the community. If your date likes to talk to you about politics, you could find that you have strong opinions about the political process. You could become attracted to this person in ways that you haven't experienced before. You may grow an intense emotional connection to them or you could find that their intelligent conversation stimulates your mind. Sometimes attraction takes time to develop. At some point, you could look back and wonder why you weren't attracted to them in the first place. You might be drawn to their: humor kindness positive outlook charm ambition It can be rewarding to take the time to see who a person really is. Sometimes you can't see a person's character right away. By delaying your judgment of a person, and giving a connection time to form, you open yourself up to a new realm of possibilities. You could find that someone you weren't initially attracted to becomes someone you can't live without. Being compassionate could also help you grow your social circle. If you hold off judgment for people you initially don't like, you could find that they grow into some of your best friends.
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One-sentence summary -- Experience new things. Discover new things about yourself. Find new avenues for attraction. Learn not to judge people too quickly.

Once you've written your thesis and outline, write an introduction to your essay. This should consist of a brief, general overview of your topic, along with your thesis statement. This is the place to provide information that will help orient the reader and put the rest of your essay in context. For example, if you're writing a critical essay about a work of art, your introduction might start with some basic information about the work, such as who created it, when and where it was created, and a brief description of the work itself. From there, introduce the question(s) about the work you'd like to address, and present your thesis. A strong introduction should also contain a brief transitional sentence that creates a link to the first point or argument you would like to make. For example, if you're discussing the use of color in a work of art, lead in by saying you'd like to start with an overview of symbolic color use in contemporary works by other artists. Working from your outline, write a series of paragraphs addressing each of the major points you'd like to make. Each paragraph should contain a topic sentence, which is like a miniature thesisit briefly explains the main point you are trying to make with your paragraph. Follow up your topic sentence with a few concrete examples to support your point. For example, your topic sentence might be something like, "Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories are among the many literary influences apparent in P. G. Wodehouse's Jeeves novels." You could then back this up by quoting a passage that contains a reference to Sherlock Holmes. Try to show how the arguments in each paragraph link back to the main thesis of your essay. Your essay will flow better if you build connections or smooth transitions between your arguments. Try to find logical ways to link each paragraph or topic to the one before or after. When creating transitions, transitional phrases can be helpful. For example, use words and phrases such as "In addition," "Therefore," "Similarly," "Subsequently," or "As a result." For example, if you've just discussed the use of color to create contrast in a work of art, you might start the next paragraph with, "In addition to color, the artist also uses different line weights to distinguish between the more static and dynamic figures in the scene." If you're writing an argumentative essay, get familiar with the major arguments against your point of view. You'll need to incorporate those counterarguments into your essay and present convincing evidence against them. For example, if you're arguing that a particular kind of shrimp decorates its shell with red algae in order to attract a mate, you'll need to address the counterargument that the shell decoration is actually a warning to predators. You might do this by presenting evidence that the red shrimp are in fact more likely to get eaten than shrimp with undecorated shells. properly. If you plan to use someone else's ideas or information that you got from another source, you will need to credit the source of your information. This is true whether you're quoting another source directly or simply summarizing or paraphrasing their words or ideas. The way you cite your sources will vary depending on the citation style you're using. Typically, you'll need to include the name of the author, the title and publication date of the source, and location information such as the page number on which the information appears. In general, you don't need to cite common knowledge. For example, if you say, "A zebra is a type of mammal," you probably won't need to cite a source. If you've cited any sources in the essay, you'll need to include a list of works cited (or a bibliography) at the end. To finish off your essay, write a paragraph that briefly reiterates the main point of your essay. State how your arguments support your thesis and briefly summarize your major insights or arguments. You might also discuss questions that are still unanswered or ideas that merit further exploration. Keep your conclusion brief. While the appropriate length will vary based on the length of the essay, it should typically be no longer than 1-2 paragraphs. For example, if you're writing a 1,000-word essay, your conclusion should be about 4-5 sentences long.
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One-sentence summary -- Write an introduction to provide context. Present your argument(s) in detail. Use transition sentences between paragraphs. Address possible counterarguments. Cite your sources Wrap up with a concluding paragraph.

Educate them on the benefits of recycling, conserving energy, and eco-friendly transportation options. Appeal to their concerns as parents, older siblings, or aunts/uncles. If they don't consider themselves environmentalists, ask them to take these measures so that the children in their lives will have a decent future. A great way to spread information is by going door-to-door. If you want to hand out pamphlets, make sure that you use recycled paper. Consider hosting a meeting or presentation at a community center so that you can educate a bunch of people at once. It only takes two minutes to send an email to your state and national representatives, but why stop there? Attend town hall, city council, and school board meetings to voice your concerns in public. Ask your senator/representative/MP why they voted to expand oil drilling. Tell your city council you'd like to see a bus or light rail system. Ask your school board to adopt an anti-idling policy on school grounds. If you are still a kid, consider talking to your school principal or student council. They may find solutions for saving energy and paper. Search online for organizations urging corporations to divest (remove their money) from pipelines and other fossil-fuel projects. This includes banks, credit card companies, and boards overseeing pensions. For example, if your bank or credit card company funds these projects, tell them you will do business with more responsible companies if they don't divest.
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Talk to your friends and neighbors. Contact your elected officials. Join the divestment movement.