Q: Read the recipe carefully before starting to mix or bake cookies. You may need to place the cookie sheet on a certain rack or even change the temperature mid-baking. If you choose to alter the ingredients in any way, be aware that this might change the baking times or temperature. As soon as you've placed the cookies into your oven, set a standalone kitchen timer or program the one on your oven. This will let you closely monitor for doneness and avoid burning your cookies. Make sure that the timer's buzzer is loud enough, so that you'll hear it wherever you are in the house. If you test the cookies for doneness at the minimum time and they aren't done, then you'll want to keep a close eye on them moving forward. As each minute passes, either peer through the glass door of the oven or open it up and perform another check. Be aware that this isn't something you'd want to do throughout the entire cooking time, just at the very end. Opening the oven does change the interior temperature.
A: Follow the recipe's directions. Use a timer and set it to the minimum bake time. Check cookies at one minute intervals when the time is up.

Q: This action won't stop the car on its own. However, it may help to slow you down a little. Plus, it enables you to shout to other passengers and drivers as needed. Roll all the windows down that you can. If you can, look for a road that's going uphill, even if it's only slightly. If your car isn't braking, the slope may slow it down enough to come to a stop. For instance, even going up an on-ramp may slow you down, but be sure to stay out of the way of other cars if possible. However, don't try to turn into an uphill driveway, as you may not stop before you hit buildings. If other methods fail, turning the engine off can at least cut your speed off. Wait until you've slowed down as much as you possibly can before trying this method, as suddenly shutting the engine off can make you swerve. It can also damage your engine, though, so leave this as a last resort. Do not turn your engine to "lock," though, as that will also lock your wheel. You still need to be able to steer. If you absolutely can't stop your car another way, try dragging it along or over something to slow it. For instance, run the car along a curb or wall barrier, which will slow it, though it will likely destroy it in the process. You can also try driving in a straight line across mud or gravel. If you turn, though, it can cause the car to flip. Pay attention to what's in front of you, and maneuver to avoid heavy traffic, pedestrians, and dangerous obstacles. You may be close to stopping, but you could still cause damage if you're not paying attention.
A: Open your windows to create air resistance in your car. Turn up a hill to slow yourself down. Turn the key to the "off" position if you can't stop. Drag your car as a last resort. Keep your eyes on the road and continue to steer.

Q: Even if you are writing a "formal" email, how formal that email is depends on the person who's receiving it. For instance, you wouldn't use the same level of formality when writing a professor that you would when applying for a job. When you're first contacting someone, it's better to be more formal than you need to be, just to be on the safe side. Do some research to dig up the person's name if you don't already know it. Knowing the person's name makes the greeting seem more personable, even while you are employing formal techniques for your email. If the person has emailed you already, it's fine to copy their greeting style. For example, if they use "Hi" and your first name, it's acceptable to reply in the same style, by using "Hi" and the person's first name when you address the email.
A: Decide how formal you need to be. Find the person's name. Follow the person's lead.

Q: Various flour types can be used to flour the pan, but the rule of thumb is to use the flour that the recipe called for. This way you won't be altering the taste or composition of the batter. Flour is tasteless, but it can leave a white residue on baked goods, especially if they are chocolate ones. For chocolate cakes, muffins, or any baked good that has cocoa powder in it, set aside some cocoa powder in place of flour.
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Set aside some flour that is already used in your recipe. Choose cocoa powder instead of flour for chocolate baked goods.