INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You will find basic information at the top of your paycheck stub, such as the name and address of your employer and the date that the paycheck was issued. You may also find information about the company that processes payroll for your company. You will likely find the check number at the top of your paycheck stub. This is useful for entering into your financial records to track income sources and amounts. If something is wrong with your paycheck, it will likely be the fault of the payroll company. Check with human resources if you spot a problem. Gross pay is the total amount that you earned before any withholdings have been taken. The gross pay will usually be over a certain period of time, known as a pay period. Any taxes or other withholdings will not be reflected in your gross pay. A pay period will vary in length, depending on your employer. These pay periods may commonly cover weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly periods. Other pay periods are possible, however, not as common. Find the amount next to the area labelled net pay to learn how much of your earnings are yours to take home. An amount next to net pay has already had any withholdings or taxes removed from it. Net Pay is the actual amount of your earnings that you will receive.

SUMMARY: Look at the top of your pay stub. Find the area labeled "Gross Pay". Locate your "Net Pay".

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you have been friends, you'll recognize that the rules and expectations that govern how you communicate with her should be different. If you want to change her mind and get her to view you romantically, do not continue to act like friends. Never, under any circumstances, do this in a threatening way or in a way that would make her feel uncomfortable. However, little nudges or letting your knees touch when you're sitting next to each other could help plant the seed that you like her romantically. Is a romantic relationship what you actually want? Then tell her that. Understand that this might risk losing her friendship. Do not be friends with a girl in hopes that you can change her mind about you. This is unfair to her as friendships should be based on trust and respect. Be honest with her. Tell her that you want to be more than friends. If she says she just wants to stay friends, ask yourself if you are able to do that or if it's best just to move on. For example, say something like "I really have a lot of fun with you and always look forward to seeing you. I was wondering if you felt anything more than friendship between us because I definitely do." Your emotions may be too raw after you have been rejected to maintain a friendship. A friendship is based on mutual support and respect. Ask yourself if you can truly give that to her after you have clearly expressed that you see her as more than a friend. Don't try to force the friendship. Give yourself time to recover.

SUMMARY: Understand that friendship and dating are different. Start touching her more. Be honest about your feelings. Communicate respectfully and openly that you'd like your friendship to become romantic.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: A microwave-safe bowl is made out of materials that will not catch fire or melt in the microwave. Use a glass, plastic, or ceramic container, and put at least 5 oz (147.9 g) of washed spinach inside. To check if your container is safe for the microwave, look at the bottom. Most containers will read "Microwave-safe" if you can use them in the microwave. Place the container inside your microwave, and select a high heat setting. After 2 minutes, remove your spinach from the microwave. Use caution when removing the spinach as the container may be very hot.

SUMMARY: Put your spinach in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook your spinach in the microwave on high heat for 2 minutes.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: External factors, such as friend groups, habits, and workplace can be part and parcel to how your reputation evolves. A toxic environment with toxic people and relationships may be the source of your problems. Take some time to consider whether or not you need to make some changes in the people and places of your life. If you have a bad reputation among friends, maybe it is time to spend time with different people. Maybe your friends are encouraging habits that make people think poorly of you. At work, toxic employment environments can create unreasonable expectations of people. A work environment which encourages an unhealthy work-life balance can make it seem that a hard working, dedicated individual is lazy. Examine your workplace culture, and think about whether or not a value clash is causing your reputation to suffer. You may want to find a new job. This can be a very difficult thing to accomplish. But when you see yourself through the eyes of others, and you don't like what you're looking at, make a change. Changing yourself is hard because we develop strong patterns and habits in life. However, by making big changes in your behavior, people will take notice. This will change how they see you, and it may cause others to re-evaluate their perceptions of you as a person. Seek professional help, such as a therapist or psychiatrist. Find a life coach or a spiritual guide to help you find ways to make internal changes. Superficial change is not the same as an authentic change. Inauthentic behavior is hard to keep consistent. When you're not being authentic, people notice. Real change is harder than pretending to be different.

SUMMARY:
Change parts of your life. Change yourself. Avoid superficial changes.