Write an article based on this "Decide how many courses you want to serve. Serve an amuse-bouche. Present the soup course. Distribute the appetizer. Serve the salad course. Present the main course. Serve the dessert. Serve some mignardises."
article: A full course meal can have anywhere from three to twenty courses. However, most modern hosts and hostesses limit themselves to six courses. If you do too many, you might not have time to prepare everything properly or spend time with your guests. Remember that each course will require its own plate or bowl and silverware. Make sure you have enough of each to serve your courses. A three-course meal usually has an appetizer, a main course, and a dessert. A four course meal might include a soup, an appetizer, a main course, and dessert. A five course meal can include a soup, an appetizer, a salad, a main course, and a dessert. A six course meal usually includes an amuse-bouche, a soup, an appetizer, a salad, a main course, and a dessert. A seven course meal includes an amuse-bouche, a soup, an appetizer, a salad, a main course, a dessert, and a mignardise with coffee or tea. This course is usually presented before the soup or appetizer and is served on small appetizer plates. These dishes consist of one or two savory bites of food that can give a hint of flavors to come. Popular amuse-bouche dishes include: Creamy deviled eggs Herb-infused cream cheese spread onto a slice of toasted crostini Slices of roasted peaches on small wedges of creamy brie This course is usually served before the appetizer or in place of an appetizer. This dish is served in a small soup bowl and eaten with a rounded soup spoon. Your soup choice may vary by season. For example: In the summer, consider serving a cold gazpacho soup. In the winter, serve a warm, creamy lobster bisque. This course is referred to as the entree in many parts of Europe as it introduces the main courses in a meal. These dishes are usually served on small appetizer plates and feature small cuts of meat, seasonal vegetables, starches, and sauces. For example: Serve a few pieces of fried ravioli with a side of marinara sauce. Bake button mushrooms stuffed with breadcrumbs and seasoning. Give your guests a few miniature crab cakes with tartar sauce. In some parts of Europe, the salad course is served after the main course. However, it is becoming more and more common to serve the salad first. Salad courses usually feature seasonal vegetables with a flavorful dressing. Common choices include: Fresh, simple garden salads with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and a tart vinaigrette Tangy Greek salads with olives, lettuce, red onions, and feta cheese A sweet and sour Southeast Asian papaya salad The main course is served on a dinner plate. This course is usually a combination of baked, fried, or roasted protein with a seasonal vegetable side dish and bread. If you serve bread, make sure to provide a bread dish and butter knife in the top-left corner of the placemat. Main courses include: Hearty pasta dishes topped with chicken, fish, or veal cutlets A thick slice of tender roast with potatoes, carrots, and onions Grilled pork tenderloin medallions with a side of creamed spinach The dessert course is served on a small appetizer plate with a dedicated dessert spoon or fork. This course usually consists of a slice of cake, pie, or other sweet dish and a glass of dessert wine. However, some people prefer to serve cheese and crackers instead of dessert. For example: Make a cheese board with a variety of soft and hard cheeses, such as brie, gouda, and blue cheese. Serve the cheese board with warm, toasted crackers. Serve a small slice of velvety chocolate cake and a glass of sweet port wine. Give your guests a tart, sweet lemon bar and a glass of dry white wine. A mignardise is a tiny, bite-sized dessert that is served with tea or coffee. This course signifies the end of the meal. Common mignardises include: Small decorated squares of cake, called Petit Fours Miniature buttery madeleine biscuits Bite-sized French macarons

Write an article based on this "Learn which exams you need to take. Schedule your exams. Take a preparation course. Study with practice tests. Take the exam."
article: Standardized testing is often required by graduate schools for admissions. While you may encounter a program that does not require such testing, you most likely will have to take a test. Read the university's graduate admissions page to find out what tests you need to take. You might have to take multiple exams. Some common exams include: Graduate Record Exam (GRE) GRE Subject Test Law School Admission Test (LSAT) Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) If you are a student from a non-English speaking country applying to a university in an English-speaking country, you may have to take an English language exam to prove your proficiency in the language. Some exams, such as the GRE, can be taken at any time. Others have only a handful of dates a year to take the exam. The spring before you have to submit the application, you should find out when the exams are and how long before the exam you need to register for your place. Many people take their graduate exams at least twice. Take your first exam early in the academic year so that you can try to improve your scores before the application is due. It can take a few weeks for your scores to be reported to universities. Many universities will let you know the latest date you can take exams so that your scores reach the university in time. Many companies offer courses to help tutor you in graduate exams. These courses will coach you through the procedure of the exam, the material on the exam, and tips on how to pass. While these courses can be expensive, they are a good way to study for the exam. There are both online and classroom classes offered. Some reputable test course companies include: Princeton Review Kaplan Barron's Magoosh A cheaper alternative to courses is to self-study with practice questions and exams. You can buy test prep books at the bookstore, or you can use online tools to help you study. Time yourself taking practice exams. Familiarize yourself with the types of questions being asked, and pay attention to what type of material they want you to know. Some things you may have to study include: Vocabulary Essay writing Equations Information relevant to your field of study On the day of the exam, you may be asked to come early. Be sure to bring your photo ID as well as any materials you will need to take the test, such as pencils or an approved calculator. Get plenty of rest the night before, and eat a good breakfast. Some exams are several hours long with breaks so be prepared. Read up on the exam before you take it. Find out if it is a written exam or if it is taken on a computer. Learn whether you will be doing multiple choice questions, essays, or written equations before you take it. Each exam will require you to bring different forms of ID and supplies with you. In general, however, you will not be permitted to bring personal items such as phones, wallets, or purses into the testing room with you.

Write an article based on this "Dress down. Arrive at the end of the day. Secretly decide on a maximum price. Make a low but reasonable offer. Show hesitation before responding to their counteroffer. Continue negotiating until you agree on a price or the seller balks."
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You don't need to go out of your way to look ratty, but avoid obviously expensive clothing. Chances are you'll be negotiating over cheap items, and a fancy suit or dress tells the seller you can afford to pay full price. Don't forget to remove flashy jewelry and watches for the same reason. In the last hour or two before they pack up and leave, sellers will be eager to get rid of their remaining merchandise The flip side of arriving late is a smaller selection. For maximum choice (but higher prices), arrive early. If the flea market is seasonal, the time of year can also have an effect on the price. When the flea market has just opened, sellers will have a large inventory from the off-season and may be eager to offload it so they have room to obtain more desirable goods. Once you've found your item, decide to yourself what you're willing to pay for it. Having a clear boundary will prevent you from being convinced to pay more than you are willing. Never reveal this price to the seller! If you do, he has no reason to offer you a lower one. You can try browsing around first to get an idea for how similar items are selling, but there's no guarantee you'll find anything comparable, and the item may be snatched up in the meantime. Most vendors expect haggling, but offering less than 50% the asking price will only offend them. Asking for a 25 to 50% discount is usually considered reasonable as an initial counteroffer at a flea market, although the final price will more likely be 10-25% below the listed one. Saying "hmmm" or simply pausing before you reply will make you seem less willing to purchase the item. This gives you more bargaining power. Simply remaining silent can cause them to respond with a better offer. This works better if you have the seller's full attention. If you're trying to buy a $1 keychain, the seller might just ignore you and move on to another customer! After a pause, respond with a new offer between your last one and the seller's current offer. Continue to show hesitation until the seller reduces the price below your secret "maximum price". If the seller won't reduce the price to that amount, try these other tactics: Agree to their last offer on the condition they throw in another item you're interested in for a reduced rate. Have a friend pretend to pull you away or convince you to move on. This may trigger a final offer from the seller. If you don't have a friend handy, simply start walking away for the same effect. Once you try this, though, you won't get a better deal if you walk right back to the stall! Pull out the amount of cash you're offering and show it to the seller to tempt them directly. Don't try this with a large amount of money, or anywhere with a high risk of pickpocketing or mugging.