Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Be polite. Ask open-ended questions. Listen intently Avoid bragging or showing off. Balance the conversation.

Answer: Brush up on your conversation manners. For example, don't interrupt or dominate the conversation. Don't use crude or naughty language. Stay focused on the conversation, even if you receive a phone call or text message. Keep the conversation pleasant by not telling off-color jokes or stories or saying something that may be offensive. Generally, you want to stay away from controversial topics like political opinions, details about a health problem, pet peeves, anybody's weight, and financial problems. Find ways to keep her engaged in conversation by asking open-ended questions. Avoid asking yes or no questions, as the conversation can drop quickly. Instead, ask her opinions on things, or ask her to tell you more about something. If she answers a question abruptly, ask a follow-up question. For example, instead of asking, "Are you going to class?" ask, "What class are you going to?" Then, follow up with, "How do you like that teacher?" . You might want to show her what a great catch you are or tell her all the great things about yourself. Save it. Show your interest in her by actually being interested in her! Give her your attention and listen to what she says. Show that you're listening by asking questions built on what she has said. Don't get distracted by other things happening around you and instead, put your full attention onto her. Listen not only to the words she is saying, but how she is saying them. Listen to her tone of voice, how engaged she is, and how much she is interacting with you. Girls are often quick to lose interest in a conversation if they clearly see that you're flaunting and bragging about all of the things you have or can do. Bragging can also give off the impression that you are insecure with who you are and that you are seeking approval . Bragging is another way of covering your true self up by all the things you have, or all the talents you can do. Think of the way a salesman might approach you in selling a brand new car. It may look beautiful on the surface and have all of the new technology, but does that mean that it is a smooth running vehicle that you will want to keep around? Probably not. It is what is under the hood that matters, what makes it run even when it gets messy. So, instead of bragging, try approaching a conversation with a sense of humbleness and groundedness. While it's important for you to act interested in her and ask her questions, make sure that you're giving quality responses to any questions she may ask you. Try to split the conversation 50/50 so that each of you are both listening and talking about equally. If you realize that you're talking too much, ask her a question. For example, say, "Where did you grow up? " or, "Tell me about what you like to do for fun."

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Make sure you've first considered other options. Don't assume that just because someone has a car, they can give you a ride. Decide whom you'll ask.

Answer: As mentioned in the introduction, there are plenty of alternate ways of getting somewhere. Think about whether it might be possible to walk, bike, or take a bus, train, cab, or rideshare. If none of these options are available to you, or they would require unreasonable hardship, then you might consider asking someone for a lift. A good rule of thumb when asking someone a favor is to make sure that the benefit to you significantly outweighs the inconvenience it might cause the other person. While whether or not someone owns or has easy access to a car is the first thing you should consider when deciding to ask for a ride, don't make assumptions about their availability or willingness. Even if they've given you a ride once, twice, or a hundred times before, don't take it for granted that they'll be able to help you every time you need to get somewhere. If you have a relationship with someone where you're already in the practice of regularly doing favors for each other, such as those that are common between family members, romantic partners, or close friends, this is ideal. Otherwise, consider who might be least inconvenienced by your request. If you need a ride home from work, consider asking the coworker that you know drives by your street every day, anyway. Or if you are going to dinner with a group of friends, maybe ask the friend that lives closest to you for a lift to the restaurant. Make sure you consider lifestyle factors, too. If you have a friend with two small children, or who's been working a lot of overtime lately, they will likely need to be more conservative with their extra time and energy than your friend who teaches guitar lessons three afternoons a week and still lives with his parents. If your cousin wakes up early every morning for her job, you probably don't want to ask her for a ride to the airport to catch your red eye flight. Or a friend who works as a bartender probably won't be very excited about bringing you to pick up your car from the body shop at seven a.m. on a Saturday. It's extremely important that you know the other person well enough to be sure you feel safe spending time alone with them. It's never a good idea to get into a car with a near-stranger, or someone with whom you don't feel comfortable.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Access LINCS. Contact your local library. Explore community-based services. Get tested for learning disabilities.

Answer: The Literacy Information and Communication Service is an online resource sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education. By accessing their website, you can see a list of literacy programs in your specific geographic area. Many of the programs listed are free, but you need to read the details of each listing to be sure. Many libraries offer free literacy programs that pair learners or small groups of learners with a trained literacy tutor. These programs are free of charge and are typically offered on an ongoing basis so you don't have to wait for a certain start date to begin instruction. Check with your local YMCA, church, public school or other community group to see if they sponsor a literacy program or if they can pair you with someone who'd be willing to help you improve your reading skills. It could be that you've had difficulties learning to read because you suffer from a learning disability. For example, dyslexia, a learning disability characterized by difficulty in interpreting spatial relationships or integrating auditory and visual information, is the most common learning disability and affects about 10 percent of the population. Having a learning disability does not mean you won't be able to learn how to read, it just means you may have to use special tools or customize the process by which you learn.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Eat right. Warm up. Take breaks. Keep a routine. Stay safe and prevent injury.

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A big part of getting the most out of your runs is eating correctly. The foods you eat will have an effect on how far you are able to run, your energy levels, and the recovery process. Whenever you have a run coming up, try to keep some of these diet tips in mind to help you feel your best and run your hardest: Foods with carbohydrates and protein are good choices. Try eating things like bread, pasta, and rice to get carbohydrates in your diet. Include things like meat, fish, and eggs to get enough protein. Before doing any physical activity, it's a good idea to warm up. Warming up before running can help prevent injury and improve the quality of your run. Keep some of these general tips in mind when warming up before a run. Walk for at least 5 to 10 minutes before a run. Doing some light stretching before a run can help you warm up. It's a good idea to cool down as well. Try walking for around 5 to 10 minutes after a run. Training too often or too much can increase the chances of injury. Although you may enjoy running, taking a break between runs can help keep you safe. Make sure that you are breaking up your running schedule to help keep you running strong. It's recommend that you run every other day. You might try cross-training on days off. For example, on days you don't run you may lift weights. Running requires maintenance. If you take too much time off from running, you will find running more difficult when you come back to it. It's a good idea to make a regular schedule for your runs and stick to it, allowing you to avoid losing your ability to run a mile without stopping. Include rest days in your schedule to allow your body time to recover. It can be fun to continue increasing the distance you run to help keep your routine interesting. Although running can improve your health and fitness, it may also cause injury. Injuries from running most commonly occur when a person pushes themselves too far, trains while injured, or over-trains. If you ever feel any pain during your runs or after, consider taking a break or cutting down on the distance you are running. Make sure to increase distance gradually. Adding too much distance to your runs, without training for it, can cause injury. Make sure your shoes are a good fit and are suitable for running. Don't train while injured. Ask your doctor for other exercises you can do while the affected area heals.