Article: You'd be surprised how much of a difference this seemingly insignificant step makes. Soaking the rice prior to cooking allows the grains to separate from each other and bloom. This makes a huge difference in taste and texture! Get as close to the 30-minute mark as possible. A little soaking is good, but a half an hour of soaking is better. The more you soak, the fluffier your rice will be. Even though you're only heating 2 tablespoons of oil right now, this pot is where everything is going to go, rice and water included. Grab a pot that has a lid you'll need it for covering later. After oil has heated for a minute or so, it's time to add in your seasonings. They'll need to be cooked and stirred for another minute. In no particular order, add: 1 cinnamon stick (about 2 inches long, preferably) 2 pods of green cardamom (or 1 teaspoon if you don't have pods) 2 whole gloves (or 1 teaspoon if ground) 1 tablespoon of cumin seed After the seasonings have had a minute or so to cook and absorb some oil, add your sliced onion. Saute the onion and seasonings until the onion starts to turn a rich, golden brown. You'll see it turning colors and growing softer and softer. This will probably take around 10 minutes, depending on the heat radiating through the pot and the size of your onion. With a colander, drain your soaking rice. Try to get as much water out as possible. Then, throw it into your pot with the spices and the onion. Cook and stir the rice for 2-3 minutes; you want the outsides to be just lightly toasted. After that time is up, add in your teaspoon of salt. If you're on a low-salt diet, you may skip this part, though! Give the rice a stir to separate the grains and to fully immerse it in with the oil and seasonings. Give it a couple of minutes to come to a boil, and then immediately move onto the next step. Once the water starts boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover it with a lid. Make sure it's on low! Any higher and the water will evaporate too quickly and your rice will burn. Don't be tempted to keep checking on the rice in this 15 minute period. The more you uncover the pot, the more steam can escape, and the harder your rice will be. Just trust that 15 minutes is around the right time. Check and see what your rice looks like if it seems just a teeny bit moist, that's great. In these next 5 minutes, it will finish steaming and cooking (covered, of course). That is some tasty looking rice, eh? Fluff it with a fork to watch the grains come to life. Then remove the cinnamon stick, cardamom, and cloves (if you used the whole kinds, of course). All you have to do from here is enjoy! Keep the pot covered as much as possible to keep the heat in. The rice tastes best fresh and warm, though it will keep for a few days covered and in the refrigerator.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Soak the basmati rice for 20-30 minutes. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add in your seasonings. Then add your sliced onion to the pot. Drain the rice and add it to your pot. Add 2 1/2 cups of water to the pot. Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer the rice for 15 minutes. Remove the rice from the stove and let it stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.

Problem: Article: If he's in a relationship, avoid professing your love to him. You don't want to put your friend in the uncomfortable position of choosing between you and their current partner. Wait a while to see if their relationship ends before telling him how you feel. If his current relationship does end, offer friendly support during the breakup if he asks for it. Only tell him how you feel after some time has passed and he's feeling like his normal self again. It's better to go in prepared with what you want to tell him than to try to improvise on the spot, since you might say something that you don't mean. It can also help to practice what you're going to say in front of a mirror a couple times. Some options for phrasing include: "I want to be more than friends. How would you feel about giving it a shot?" "I've had strong feelings for you for a long time. It feels good to get that off my chest." It is possible that he'll say no, but don't think about that right now. Breathe deeply and do a calming activity before you go over to him.
Summary: Make sure that he is single before you go for it. Plan out what you're going to say. Try not to be too nervous.

For the most part, when interviewers ask about conflict they're looking for an example. An interviewer might ask a broad question like, "Can you tell me about a time you've dealt with conflict at the office?" As you're preparing for your job hunt, keep a running list of conflicts you've dealt with professionally over the years. Workplace conflicts can range from small misunderstandings to large blowouts. You should pick something that is fairly easy to explain in a few sentences and stick to examples that highlight professional conflicts. Talking about how you and a co-worker had creative differences while working on a presentation is a better example than two employees dating and then breaking up. Pick only conflicts that were fixed. Interviewers respond best to narrative examples, with a clear beginning, middle, and end. You don't want to choose a conflict that was left unresolved as an open-ended closing is unsatisfactory to a potential employer. Your examples should highlight your own actions. Select a conflict that you took action to resolve rather than choosing a disagreement that was fixed by an outside party. Also, select a conflict that was somewhat substantial. While the conflict does not need to be cataclysmic, it should be an issue that lasted more than a day or two. One example of a good workplace conflict would be something like, "I was working on a brochure for an upcoming charity auction our company was hosting. I was working with Ramona, a designer for the company, and she missed a few important deadlines. As a result, I was concerned we would not finish the brochure in time to do adequate advertising for the auction." This is a conflict where there is something at stake, a brochure, and the resolution is not necessarily black and white. Your interviewer will want to know how you dealt with this conflict. Consider this carefully. It can be helpful to jot down a few short paragraphs explaining how you dealt with a handful of work conflicts. Focus on how you resolved the disagreement in a way that was both professional and productive. Emphasize overcoming any feelings of frustration to work on a solution that was beneficial to your workplace. Do not just talk about your actions. Also, talk about your mentality while coping with the conflict. What were you thinking, and why? Take the above example. A good follow up might be, "When I tried to discuss my worries with Ramona, she blew up at me and I was taken aback. I tried to remain calm and consider her feelings. She explained she had a very specific plan for the brochure and did not feel the company gave her enough time to complete to project. I asked if there was any way I could help, and she told me if I would allow her to train me to do a few simple design tasks it would take a lot off her plate. I agreed and we managed to work together and complete the brochure in time." This shows that you took action in the face of conflict and highlights your capacity to empathize with a co-worker's situation. You should make sure you can explain the situation briefly. A potential employer will be conducting many interviews throughout the course of the day and might not remember details if you include too much. Try to write down the basics of the situation in bullet points and then practice telling the story a few times before your interview.
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List examples where you've dealt with conflict. Think about the approach you took dealing with these conflicts. Find a way to articulate this succinctly.