Problem: Article: Though you may be tempted to act out or confront the person, sometimes the best response is to ignore gossip. Just think: the person didn't give you the consideration of saying what they said to your face. Don't give them the consideration of taking it any further. Stop the negativity train by completely ignoring it. Many people gossip for attention or to get a reaction. If you ignore the gossipers, they may get bored and stop talking about you. Another great response to gossipers is a pleasant attitude. They will be bewildered as to how you could treat them so kindly when they have spoken negatively about you. Plus, if you reinforce your upbeat attitude, you may make the person feel guilty for talking about you in the first place. Pay the other person a genuine compliment, like, "Wow, you worked really hard on these flyers, Rose! The graphics look great." Try to sound genuine, especially when giving compliments. You don't want to come off as sarcastic or insincere, as this will only make things worse. If you can't find something to compliment them on, try helping them instead. For example, you could open a door for them or help them carry something heavy. If you have to spend a lot of time with people who talk about you behind your back, keep them at arm's length. Just because you have to be around them doesn't mean you have to act like their best pal. Be cordial, but refuse to get close to gossipers. Don't tell them anything personal about you, which could later serve as ammo for even more gossip. Chatting is not the only way gossipers can get personal information. If you suspect that they might gossip, don't give them your user name on social media. If a dear friend or acquaintance was the one who told you about the gossip, you may want to make sure this person has your best interests in mind. Most good friends would rather not spread any negative information about you that may hurt your feelings. If this person is involved in the rumors, try to find out why they felt the need to come and tell you, and how they reacted to the rumors. You might ask questions like, "How did you know this was going around?" or "What did you say when they were spreading that rumor?" You may even simply ask, "Why are you telling me this?" to better understand their motives. You don't necessarily have to end your relationship with the messenger. But, it may be wise to watch this person more closely. They may not be as innocent as they try to appear to be. They could be fueling the gossip rather than trying to stop it. Let the messenger know that if someone has a problem with you or something you did, you'd rather them tell you about it directly than spread gossip. Say something like, "Next time you hear Aunt Margaret gossiping about me, please ask her to talk to me directly." If you are being talked about, then you know how terrible it feels. However, you aren't helping matters if you are guilty of gossiping, too. Some people just like to discuss others' business, but they can't do that if they don't have an audience. The next time someone tries to gossip to you, say, "You know, this is starting to feel like gossip. I'd rather not talk about her if she's not here to defend herself." If you gossip about other people, then people will find it more difficult to take you seriously when you ask them to stop gossiping about you. If malicious gossip is interfering with your performance at work or school, you may need to take the problem to a higher-up. A teacher, principal, or supervisor may be able to put a stop to the problem. You might say, "I'm having trouble with another student/coworker. I think this person is spreading rumors about me and it's really affecting my ability to focus at school/work. Can you talk to them?" The student or employee in question may have a reputation for gossiping or bullying, so your superior may want to take disciplinary action.
Summary: Do nothing. Treat them with kindness. Set limits with gossipers. Verify the motives of the messenger. Don't engage in gossip. Talk to someone in authority.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Taking a deep breath can help you keep calm when your little sister is really getting on your nerves. Before you react, take a deep breath and count to ten. If your little sister can tell that you're frustrated or angry, she might just want to annoy you more. Try not to give away how you're feeling -- so don't ball your hands into fists, or slam the door, or yell. If your little sister is being really annoying, and taking a deep breath doesn't help, you can walk away from her. Go into another room and do something that's just for you read a book or play with your favorite toys. Some time alone can help you calm down. If your little sister follows you into another room, you can leave the house to take a walk or go for a drive if you can. That way she can't follow, and you get time to cool down. You might feel really, really mad so mad that you want to hit your little sister. No matter how mad you get, don't ever hit her. She can get really hurt, and you can get in a lot of trouble. When you're frustrated, it can be easy to say something mean that you'll feel bad about later. Instead, take a deep breath and really think about what you want to say. This will give you a chance to calm down and can also prevent you from saying anything you don't mean.

SUMMARY: Take a deep breath. Don't show your frustration. Walk away. Don't hit her. Think before you speak.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: You can obtain sample rental applications online or from your local real estate association. The application will furnish you with all the necessary information to conduct a background check and assess whether the applicant would be a good tenant. The rental application should ask for: the applicant's full name, social security number, date of birth, contact information, and driver's license number and state of issue (also, make a copy of license). current and previous addresses, dates of residence, contact information for current and former landlords. current income, dates of current and past employment, the names and contact information of current and former employers. banking and credit references for a credit check. contact information for three personal references. Section 604 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires landlords to ask permission to perform a credit check. In order to comply with the FCRA, you must have a completed credit report authorization form before obtaining an applicant's credit report. If a potential tenant refuses to sign a credit report authorization form and allow for a credit check, you can deny him or her the ability to rent the property. This is someone that you could interact with frequently, from paying the rent to addressing maintenance concerns, and you want to make sure they are friendly and respectful and that you are comfortable with them as a tenant. During the interview ask of potential tenants: Why are they moving? Do they have any pets and are they housebroken? Do they smoke? Indoors or outside? Who else will be living with them now or in the future? Do they have any friends or relatives who frequently spend the night? What is their typical work day like? Do they work nights? Can they pay the first month's rent and security deposit before moving in?
Summary:
Require potential tenants to complete a rental application. Request potential tenants complete a credit report authorization form. Interview the applicant in person.