INPUT ARTICLE: Article: People who are self-absorbed are usually waiting for people to compliment them. If you not only love compliments but live for them, then you may be self-absorbed. It's normal if you take a compliment as an unexpected delight or surprise, but feeling that you're owed a compliment because you're so great is characteristic of self-absorption. Compliments should be happy "extras" that give you a boost, not expectations. If you have trouble accepting other ways of doing things, you may believe that you are the only one that knows best. Whether you're planning a project at work or organizing a dance at your school, if you think that you know exactly how to do things and hate it when other people take the reins, then you may need to work on becoming more flexible. You might hate not being able to take the credit for something or admitting that someone else was right, but doing so can help you become more open. For example, if you find yourself feeling angry, annoyed, or even livid that someone else is trying to do things a different way, even if it's just a lab partner who has a new idea for a project, your ego may be getting in the way of your progress. People who are self-absorbed may have trouble feeling happy for others who are receiving praise or recognition. If someone in your circle receives praise, whether it's your sibling getting praise for a good grade or a co-worker for wrapping up an amazing project, then your natural reaction should be to feel happy for the person. If you find yourself feeling jealous, angry, or confused about why you're not the one getting the credit, then you may need to work on becoming less self-absorbed. If you routinely forget birthdays, high school graduations, promotions, or other important events in your friends' lives, but still expect others to remember personal milestones, then it may be because you're too focused on yourself. While we all get busy and miss the occasional milestone, consistently forgetting important events of your friends is a sign of self-absorption. Ask yourself about your organizational habits. If you forget these events and have trouble remembering daily appointments or meetings, you may just be generally disorganized. Or, if you have Attention Deficit Disorder or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, this forgetfulness can probably be attributed to the Disorder, not self-absorption. People who are self-absorbed don't like to hang out with other people who are outgoing, loud, or have lots of friends. They don't like competing for attention and would prefer to be alone in the spotlight. People who are self-absorbed hate standing by someone who is better-looking or more interesting. They seek out people who are mild-mannered or shy to have as sidekicks so they can always steal the show. If you think you have this tendency, you should work on cultivating relationships with others who have a variety of personalities. It is good for you to spend time around people who are outgoing as well as more introverted, and you should be able to interact with many different people. This can be true for your relationships as well. If you hate dating people who tend to steal the spotlight, it may be because you hate having the attention taken away from yourself. People who are self-absorbed tend to be rude to other people because they don't think that they matter. If you're curt with waitresses, flippant with people at work, or show up half an hour late to all of your dinner dates with your supposed best friend, you are sending a signal that these people don't really deserve your time or attention. Even if that's not your intent, it seems like you care more about yourself than others and makes you seem selfish. Self-absorbed people are horrified when they themselves are mistreated, but routinely give other people the cold shoulder without even recognizing the hypocrisy of their actions. Being aware of how you wish to be treatedand treating others the same waycan help smooth your social relationships and the way others perceive you.

SUMMARY: Stop wanting or expecting praise. Be flexible about different ways of doing things. Let go of jealousy over others' accomplishments. See if you remember birthdays, milestones, or other important events in other people's lives. Develop friendships with a variety of personalities. Be kinder to everyone.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Combine the soy sauce, yuzu juice, rice vinegar, and dashi stock in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly using a wire whisk until the ingredients are evenly combined. Ponzu sauce is one of the two dipping sauces traditionally served with shabu shabu. It is a fairly common sauce, and as such, you might be able to find a commercially prepared ponzu sauce at an Asian grocer or in the cultural food aisle at a standard grocery store. The finished sauce will usually be dark brown. Transfer the ponzu sauce to a shallow serving dish. The serving dish should be low and wide so that you will have no difficulty dipping pieces of meat and vegetable into the sauce. The sauce can be served on its own, but for the sake of presentation and taste, you could also add a few garnishes. Grated daikon radish, thinly sliced green onions, and a sprinkle of ground red pepper are common choices. When using daikon radish, peel the daikon and chop it into handful-sized chunks. Grate one of these chunks using a box grater, then sprinkle it over the top of the sauce as desired. There is no set amount to use when adding garnishes. Typically, you'll only want to add enough to give the sauce color without completely hiding it. Set the sauce aside until you are ready to enjoy the shabu shabu.
Summary: Whisk the sauce ingredients together. Pour into a serving dish. Add the garnishes, if desired.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Mechanized roasters are a more expensive, yet extremely efficient, roasting option. These appliances work in the same way that the popcorn popper does--hot air is blown across the beans. However, these roasters result in a very even roast.

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Consider the pros and cons. Finished.