In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Investing in precious metals can be a good way to shield your investment portfolio from the effects of inflation. Monetary policy employed to combat recent recessions has often involved the inflation of currencies. Lack of faith in the dollar has resulted in the devaluation of cash assets and the rise of commodity prices. Price volatility is always a concern for precious metals investors. The discovery and sale of large precious metal reserves can increase the supply overnight, leading to sharp drops in price. Additionally, if you invest in physical metal such as gold coins or bullion, you need to protect them in a bank vault or safe. Although gold is the best-known precious metal, there are a few other metals that are often used for investment. Gold is a globally recognized symbol of wealth. Gold was commonly used as currency prior to the development of paper money and state currencies. Currently gold is crucial to the electronics industry. It is used in many components due to its properties of electrical conduction, corrosion resistance, and chemical stability. Silver is commonly thought of as gold's more affordable cousin. Silver is valuable to the electronics industry because it has the highest electrical conductivity of any element and the highest thermal conductivity of any metal. Platinum is often part of medical equipment, automotive parts, and computers. Palladium is key to the production of catalytic converters because of its ability to withstand extreme temperatures and oxidation. It is also used in a variety of other industrial applications such as water purification and the refining of oil and natural gas.
Summary: Understand the benefits. Understand the disadvantages. Do your research.

No orchid variety needs to be watered every day. In fact, overwatering can cause an orchid's roots to rot and eventually die. Unlike many houseplants, orchids should only be watered when they begin to dry out. Watering only when they're almost dry mimics an orchid's natural environment. Some orchids have water-storing organs, and some do not. If you have a type of orchid that has the ability to store water, such as cattleyas or oncidiums, you should allow the orchid to completely dry out before watering. If you have a type of orchid that does not have water-storing organs, such as phalaenopsis or paphiopedilums, you should water the orchid before it is entirely dry. If you're not sure what type of orchid you have, plan to water the orchid when it is almost dry, but still has just a bit of moisture left. The frequency with which you water orchids is affected by the level of humidity in your climate, as well as the amount of sun the orchid gets and the temperature of the air. Since these factors vary according to region and household, there's no rule for how often to water an orchid. You'll have to develop a routine catered to your specific environment. If the temperature is cool in your home, your orchid will need to be watered less frequently than when the temperature is warm. If the orchid is in a sunny window, it will need to be watered more frequently than if you place it in a shadier spot. This is the first indication that it might be time to water the orchid. Orchid potting mix is usually composed of bark or moss, and if it looks dry and dusty, it might be time to water. However, just looking at the potting mix won't give you an accurate enough indication as to whether it's time to water. The pot will feel lighter when it's time to water the orchid. If it's heavy, that means there's still water in the pot. Over time, you'll get a sense of how heavy the pot feels when the orchid needs water versus how heavy it feels when it still has moisture inside. A pot that still contains moisture might look different, too. If your orchid is in a clay pot, it will look darker when it's still wet. If it's light in color, it might be time for a watering. This is the best way to determine whether an orchid needs more water. Stick your pinky finger into the potting mix, taking care not to disturb the orchid's roots. If you don't feel any moisture, or you feel just a little, it's time to water the orchid. If you feel moist potting mix right away, give it more time. When in doubt, you should wait an extra day.
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One-sentence summary -- Water sparingly. Consider your climate. See if the potting mix looks dry. Lift the pot to check its weight. Do a finger test.

Problem: Article: In order for you to be fun at a party, you need to be having fun at a party. If you're a nervous wreck, you won't want to talk to other people or participate in any of the activities of the party. Take a moment to calm your nerves before you start to interact with people at the party. Take some deep breaths if you start to feel anxious. Focus your thoughts on the present and the positive aspects of being at a fun party. Consider getting a drink to loosen up. You need to keep your phone on you in case someone is trying to contact you, but you don't want to be glued to it and miss out on the party. People will also think that you're disinterested and aren't any fun. When you arrive, put your phone in your pocket or purse so you can have fun at the party. Turn your ringer on loud so you can hear your phone. Set your phone to vibrate if you don't want your ringer to go off during the party and embarrass you. when you talk to people. Give people your full attention when they're talking to you so they know you're listening to them. If you're constantly looking around the party while someone is answering you, then they'll think that you're rude and you don't care about what they have to say. People will think that you're more fun if they feel like you like them and value their opinions. to loosen people up. Jokes are an easy way to break the ice and get people comfortable around you. People will have more fun if they're relaxed and loose. Don't be afraid to make jokes at your own expense, either. It shows people that you're silly and fun. Try making cheesy impressions of people at the party, but don't tease people too much or hurt their feelings. Tell the corniest joke or most awful pun that you know. People love to talk about themselves, so an easy way to get them talking to and having fun with you is to simply let them do it. Whether you're on the dance floor, next to the chips and dip, or even away from the music, asking someone at the party about their life and what they like to do for fun is a surefire way to make yourself fun. You can start with basic questions like, "So, what do you do for a living?" That will usually get the ball rolling and allows you to ask follow-up questions. If a song is playing, ask them if they know the song or like the music. Even if they don't like it, it gets a conversation started. Try asking something personal and specific like, "What is your biggest fear?" People may get a kick out an engaging question as opposed to the small talk that often occurs at parties. Visit all of the different spaces of the party and talk to the different people and groups of people. If you stand in one spot or section of the party, you'll limit the people you meet and the fun that you have. People will remember you if you work your way around the party to have fun with them. Ignore the impulse to stay in one spot with familiar people and get out of your comfort zone to have a little fun! It's a party, you should have fun, but be sure to drink in moderation. Alcohol is a great way to loosen people up and have fun, but nobody likes a sloppy drunk person at a party. Be sure to drink plenty of water in addition to any alcohol that you consume.
Summary:
Try to calm your nerves so you can engage people. Put your phone away when you get to the party. Make eye contact Tell jokes Ask people questions about themselves. Move around the party to talk to more people. Try not to drink too much.