context: How to politely deal with telemarketers
Prepare yourself before answering the phone call.
If you have caller id, you may know that a telemarketer is calling before you pick up. If that's the case, try to be as polite as possible right from the start.
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next sentence for the context: If you know you can't, just don't answer. Although it might be tempting to simply ignore the call or to answer and hang up quickly, that is not how you should handle telemarketing calls.

context: How to make bean dip
Gather the ingredients.
This recipe is including the optional items. If you're not including ground beef, then skip to step 3.
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next sentence for the context: If you are including it, then continue reading. Preheat the oven to 450f.

context: How to survive a gas attack
Be aware of any yellow-green gas floating around with the strong smell of bleach.
Some soldiers in wwi described it as pepper and pineapple. If you are exposed to chlorine gas, you may have trouble breathing or seeing and will feel a burning sensation.
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next sentence for the context: Move quickly into an area with clean air in order to minimize exposure to the gas. If indoors, exit the building as quickly as possible.

context: How to work as a greeting card writer
Write on a freelance basis.
For the most part, greeting card companies stockpile their verses and messages through a steady influx of submissions from freelance writers. Do a little investigating to find out which companies accept freelance contributions and send in a few of your most polished samples.
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If they like what they see, they'll agree to print it and you'll receive compensation. Card publishers tend to be particular about the way they want things done, so be sure to look up the editorial and submission guidelines for the company you're submitting your work to.