Article: When you are playing with only two people, you may be asking more personal or intimate questions than you would in a group. For this reason, you should both agree upon boundaries for before the game (questions that are off limits), as well as after the game (such as, "We cannot treat each other differently after answering the questions"). This game can injure friendships and relationships quickly, if proper precautions are not taken. Do not ask questions you do not genuinely want the answer to. If you are not sure whether a question is appropriate, simply ask, and give your playing partner a chance to either accept the question or request another one. The simplest way to choose the first target when only two people are present is to flip a coin. Once you've flipped your coin, understand that you must take a turn after the first target has completed their questions. Do not use this game as a means to gather information and refuse to play after the target has finished. This game should always be played on equal footing. Ask the target 21 questions, using the previously agreed-upon list of off-limits questions as a guide. If you are playing with a friend, ask questions that tell you more about your friend, your friendship, and your friend's preferences. If you are playing with a romantic partner, ask questions about their life, background, your relationship, and their needs. This game can be great for new couples who want to know more about each other quickly and easily. This game is also wonderful for breaking the ice with a new acquaintance, and should focus on basic, getting-to-know-you questions or silly questions rather than deep or intimate ones. Once you have finished asking questions, take your turn! Submit yourself to the same questions you've asked, or answer entirely new questions. Give the new asker the same courtesy they gave you and answer questions honestly and succinctly. If you do not feel comfortable answering a question, be gracious in asking for a new question. The game is supposed to be fun, and should not cause anger or emotional injury.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Agree upon boundaries before and after the game. Choose who will go first. Ask questions. Take your turn.

Problem: Article: Blue curacao is a common ingredient in many colorful cocktails and mocktails. To make a basic soda or mocktail, fill a tall glass halfway with ice. Add a lemon wedge and five fresh mint leaves. Then stir in: 2 tablespoons (30 ml) blue curacao 2 tablespoons (30 ml) liquid syrup or sugar, such as simple syrup, maple syrup, or agave Soda water to fill the glass Crush 10 mint leaves with your hands to bruise them and release the flavor. Transfer them to a serving glass. Add two lemon rind curls, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, a teaspoon (5 ml) of ginger juice, and cup (59 ml) of blue curacao. Stir the ingredients together with ice and top the glass off with soda water. In a martini shaker, combine five ice cubes, cup (118 ml) pineapple juice, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) coconut extract, and 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of blue curacao. Shake everything together in the martini shaker and strain the drink into a serving glass filled with crushed ice. In a tall glass, combine 2 teaspoons (10 ml) each of blue curacao, blackberry concentrate, and grenadine. Stir the mixture together, and fill the glass the rest of the way with ice and soda water or sparkling apple juice.
Summary: Make a blue curacao mocktail. Make a virgin blue lagoon. Try a virgin blue Hawaii. Make an arcturian sunrise.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Ask your parent about the reason for the stubbornness. Be sure to ask in a polite manner. You could try saying something like "I think I would be much less upset if you could let me know your side of the story. Why is it that you are saying no to this?" If this causes your parent to become angry, consider letting it go and moving on or trying again once your parent as calmed down. Sometimes it just isn't worth fighting even if you think you're right. If you assess that this is the case, then try apologizing. You don't have to lie and be sorry for disagreeing with your parent's opinion (which might well be legitimate), but you can still sincerely apologize for fighting with your parent. There are a number of ways to apologize: I was angry and I shouldn't have called you that bad name, I'm sorry if I hurt you." I wasn't thinking about things from your perspective, I'm sorry for fighting with you." I'm really sorry about saying that mean thing." If you are in the middle of a fight and want it to end, try to slow down the tempo of the situation and your own reaction to it. You can do this by taking some deep breaths. Breathe in through your nose, counting to five, hold for two seconds and then exhale through your mouth. One way to end a fight is to leave the situation. Let both tempers dissipate by taking some time away from each other. Be sure to be polite when you excuse yourself from the conversation or it may backfire and escalate the fight. For example, you could say "I think we will just keep fighting if I stay here, I'll have to excuse myself, let's try talking again later, please, once I'm more calmed down." Avoid putting the blame on your stubborn parent or this may just cause him to dig his feet in more firmly as a defensive reaction to your accusations. A stubborn parent in a fight is more likely to be calmed down if you yourself remain calm. You will be more likely to end the fight if you stay cool headed rather than getting stubborn and upset yourself. Although it can be difficult to remain level-headed in a fight when you are likely upset, try your best. It may help if you don't fight on an empty stomach, when you are already feeling crummy and may have less self-control.

SUMMARY: Assess the reason for the stubbornness. Apologize. Take slow deep breaths. Excuse yourself. Remain level-headed.

Amtrak, for example, lets you pack a bike in a box for $10, carry folding bikes on as luggage, and even offers several trains with walk-on bike cars. Every company is different, however, so don't just buy a ticket and expect your bike to get on easily. You need to do your homework ahead of time to make sure you can transport your bike effectively. Expect a handling fee for bicycles, especially if they are not boxed up. This involves removing all the pieces, stripping off the handlebars, wheels, and pedals so that the bike fits in a large box. While you can usually get old boxes for free or cheaply by inquiring at your local bike shop, entrepreneurial packers can potentially fit the bike very large TV or appliance boxes. If you are uncomfortable with bike mechanics, you may want to get your local shop to break down the bike for you. You can then take the bike to a local shop at your new location to get it back together, for a small fee. This may be important for ensuring you're not carrying too much on board. Check the train service's website for any weight restrictions. Amtrak, for example, has a 50lb limit. This, however, should be more than enough for your bike. If you cannot weigh the bags at home, most Post Offices have a large scale you can use before you leave. Talk to the staff at the station about where you need to be, protocol, and tagging your bike so you can get it later. For longer trips, or anything requiring that you dismantle your bike and pack it in a box, arrive an hour before departure. Many bike shops will break down, package, and ship your bike across the country for you at a nominal fee, usually $20-30 plus shipping. Shipping, however, can get expensive. If you want to do it yourself, you should remove the wheels, handlebars, seats, and pedals and pack them into a bike box or large TV box, then ship the package from a post office, UPS, or FedEx.
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Check your train's bike policy before booking a ticket. Know that you may need to pack your bike in a box. Weigh all of your checked bags and the bike before you leave home. Show up well ahead of time to get your bike on the train. Consider shipping your bike long distances.