In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: There are many reasons why you might contact your Senator. However, most people write because they want to share their opinion on something. For example, many constituents write their representatives for the following reasons: You want them to vote yes or no on a bill under consideration in the Senate. You want them to introduce a bill or hold hearings on a topic. You want them to approve or vote against the President's appointees to the Supreme Court or cabinet. You will appear credible if you can speak confidently and accurately about an issue. If possible, you should find facts or statistics that you can cite in the letter. Remember to write down your sources, because you will want to list them in the letter. You should also know the name and number of the bill you are writing about. A good place to start with research is to do a basic Internet search. Spend an hour or so getting a general feel for the issue. If you need help, you can visit your local library and ask a librarian. Not all sources are the same. You want to use unbiased sources, such as government reports. University websites are another good source of credible information. Visit this website: https://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm?OrderBy=state. You should be able to find your Senator's name there. Click on their name to get their contact information. You'll be taken to their website, which should contain this information. If you don't know their name, look up your state first, then select the name that shows up.
Summary: Identify why you are writing your Senator. Do some research. Find your Senator's address.

One of the best ways to ignore somebody is to show them that you're disinterested in communicating with them. If a girl is bully with you, don't stoop to her level. Instead, try not to engage in distasteful conversation. Be as formal and polite as you can so that she'll have no choice but to leave you alone. Say you run into the girl at school, and she starts yelling at you from across the hall. Don't respond. Politely say "excuse me" and keep walking forward. Usually, bullies act the way they do out of low self-esteem. Oftentimes they are targeting you just because they need somebody to pick on, so it is important to avoid taking the bullying personally. To avoid taking the bullying personally, try considering the importance of the relationship. Is this someone you really care about, or someone who you just know? Does his or her opinion really matter? Will it affect how those who really care about you will treat you? You can also try thinking about how this person treats other people and why. Is she mean to most people or does she pick on a select few people? Why do you think she does this? Is she insecure? Does she struggle at school? Is there something else that might be causing her to lash out? Laughing at mean comments will make you feel better about yourself, and will also confuse the girl so much that she might stop. Bullies are looking to provoke you, and if you respond with a positive attitude, they will likely stop feeling the need to pick on you. Bullies act out because they themselves feel hurt or misunderstood. Try to see the girl as a human being who is hurting, and who is dealing with her problems by trying to make you hurt, too. Don't let her do this to you. Instead, feel empathy for the girl and don't let her get to you. . If ignoring her still doesn't work, don't be afraid to stand up for yourself. Try not to yell or get too worked up. Say something simple and direct, like: "I don't like the way you're treating me. This needs to stop." Saying something honest is always disarming. If you encounter the girl and she is being loud and mean, quietly say "I'm really bothered that you're acting this way" instead of coming back with an equally offensive comment.
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One-sentence summary -- Don't engage with a bully. Try not to take it personally. Find the humor in the situation. Try to empathize with the bully. Stand up for yourself

Problem: Article: It's best to have a plan for how you will introduce yourself so you don't get lost or confused when you're on stage. It's even better if you can write your plan down so you can review it beforehand or refer to it during your presentation. You can write down every sentence if you'd like, especially for practicing the introduction. When it's time to present, it's probably best to just write down a few notes or key words to remind you of what you want to say so you don't just read off your note cards. Practicing your introduction out loud will help you speak with the right intonation and at the right pace so your message will be clear and interesting. You can also time yourself and add or remove certain parts of your introduction until you've got it just right. Ask your friend for constructive feedback and advice on how to improve. Practicing out loud will also help you gain confidence. If you don't have a friend to watch your presentation, record yourself on video and play it back later to refine your presentation skills. It can be uncomfortable to watch yourself on video, but it will help you nail your introduction. You can even record your whole presentation. Keep recording and re-recording until you are happy with it. Then you know the audience will be happy too. You will want to make a good first impression with your introduction, so be sure you know what is expected of you and what might be frowned upon. Research the local culture where you will be speaking: what do they normally wear in the industry there? Do they introduce themselves by first name only, or with their first and last name? Be mindful of international customs too. In some places, it's not appropriate to use humor. If you are unsure about your audience, leave the humor out. The best resource to learn about the local culture is the locals themselves. If you have a contact where you will be speaking, ask them about customs, dress code, and how humor is usually received. If you don't know anyone personally, try searching in industry-specific online forums. Find YouTube videos of presentations given in the area that are relevant to your industry.
Summary:
Make a plan and write it down. Rehearse your introduction with a friend. Research the culture where you will present so you don't offend anyone.