Problem: Article: Some individuals who are shy may have negative thoughts that make it difficult to engage in social interactions. Some examples include, "I'm inhibited by others," "I'm not as interesting as other people," or "I have trouble thinking of things to say when talking to others." Notice when you are having negative thoughts about interacting with others. Evaluate patterns in your thinking that might produce anxiety or nervousness. Come up with alternative thoughts to tell yourself when you notice you are having a negative thought. Reassurance or self-affirmations can help you cope with feeling shy in social situations, which may help you be less shy and be noticed more often. If you are feeling shy or anxious you can think or tell yourself, "I am feeling anxious, but I know I can get through this." If you want to get noticed but feel anxious you can tell yourself, "I am feeling shy, but I want people to notice me. I know I can put myself in the center of the room. I can deal with my anxiety and still be noticed." During times when you not feeling confident you can think, "I am worthy of friendship and love even though I am shy. I am interesting. I am awesome." During your down-time, you can work on improving your social skills. Focus on smiling, asking questions, and listening. You can take a social skills class, or get group therapy treatment. Toastmasters is a useful resource for helping people become comfortable with public speaking.
Summary: Change your anxious thoughts. Reassure yourself. Learn necessary social skills.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: A pasta pot that is seven quarts (6.6l) or larger will allow you to cook a pound of pasta. Cooking with more than enough water also prevents clumping, sticky pasta. 7 to 5.6l) of water into your stockpot for each pound (0.4kg) of spaghetti. Surplus water will also allow the pasta to return to boiling quickly after you add your dry pasta. Using a lot of water is extremely important when cooking long pasta, like spaghetti or fettuccini. The long pasta needs room to move around the pot without sticking to the sides. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/f\/fd\/Keep-Spaghetti-from-Sticking-Step-2Bullet1.jpg\/v4-460px-Keep-Spaghetti-from-Sticking-Step-2Bullet1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/f\/fd\/Keep-Spaghetti-from-Sticking-Step-2Bullet1.jpg\/aid4445569-v4-728px-Keep-Spaghetti-from-Sticking-Step-2Bullet1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>License: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/">Creative Commons<\/a><br>
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SUMMARY: Ensure you have a very large pasta pot. Pour five to six quarts (4. Add one tablespoon (18g) of salt to the water as the water comes to a boil. Don't add oil to the water.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Use kitchen shears to trim off the dry tip from each stem of cilantro. Take this time to also remove any damaged or dying leaves, as well. To keep the end fresher and cause less shock to the plant, trim the stems under cool, running water. Place the cilantro in a dish and cover the stems with cool water. Let them soak for five to ten minutes. Soaking the cilantro removes all dirt and debris from the leaves. Since the leaves and stems will be moist when you use this method, cleaning the leaves beforehand is not an issue. If you were using a method that required the leaves to remain dry, however, you would wait until you were ready to use the herb before cleaning it. Transfer the wrapped cilantro to a plastic bag or plastic container with an airtight seal. Close the container and label it with the current date and contents. If placing the cilantro in a plastic bag, close the top seal, leaving only 1 inch (2.5 cm) of open space. Gently squeeze out all the air before you finish sealing the bag. If placing the cilantro into an airtight container, make sure that the lid snaps on securely and leaves no space for air to slip in or out. Store the container of cilantro in your refrigerator for a week or so. Cilantro is a fairly delicate herb. As such, using this method to store fresh cilantro may not be as effective as other methods. While a damp paper towel and plastic bag work well for hardier herbs, like mint and parsley, cilantro wilts faster. According to the experiences of many home cooks, methods that allow the leaves to remain dry can actually prolong the freshness of the herb longer. Note, however, that this method is very effective if you only want to keep the cilantro fresh for five days or so. The combination of moisture and cool temperatures can keep the cilantro at optimum freshness and crispness for a few days, but if you need to keep it fresh for a longer period of time, you would be better off with another method.
Summary: Trim the ends. Soak the cilantro. Place the cilantro in an airtight container. Keep in the refrigerator.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Start by stripping the bed of any sheets, blankets, or duvets. Put the bedding in the washing machine and clean them with detergent on the hottest water setting to kill germs. You should then dry them on the high heat setting to ensure there are no germs or bacteria on them. Use the upholstery attachment on your vacuum or a powerful handheld vacuum. Make sure the nozzle is clean, as you do not want to transfer any debris onto the mattress. Vacuum the crevices, seams, and folds in the mattress to remove any surface dirt or dust. Make sure you also vacuum the sides of the mattress, as dirt and dust can collect in this area as well. Use upholstery cleaner or make your own by mixing 1 teaspoon (4.9ml) mild dish detergent and 1 cup (240ml) of water in a spray bottle. Apply the spot cleaner to any stains and dab the area with a wet cloth. Most stains that are protein-based, like sweat, urine, and blood, should come off with a regular spot cleaner. Stains like red wine or coffee may be more difficult to remove and require stronger spot cleaner.
Summary:
Remove the bedsheets and wash them in the washing machine. Vacuum up any dirt, dust, or debris on the surface of the mattress. Apply spot cleaner on any stains on the mattress.