In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Their words are about them, not you. Sometimes, when others are hurting, they may lash out at you with hurtful words. Everyone does this from time to time. It is often done without thinking, and they may even regret the words later. If someone says something hurtful to you, try to remember that they are probably hurting. Send compassion back to them rather than taking their comment personally. If a person says something hurtful to you, respond gently in a way that validates the person, but not their unkind words. Whether or not the other person intended their words to be hurtful, this type of response is likely to catch them off guard, and they may be more likely to stop and think about how their words affect you. For example, you could say something like, "Wow, I'm shocked to hear such a good person say something so unkind." Rather than dwelling on the hurtful words others say to you, give yourself a deadline to stew them over. Feel the hurt for a designated amount of time. Then, choose to let them go. For example, you might usually spend hours or even days mulling over these comments. Start setting a timer for about 10 minutes. Think about how the comment made you feel and acknowledge the pain. Once the timer finishes, put those feelings down and don't pick them back up again. If you're more of a hands-on person, you might take power away from hurtful words by destroying them. Write the words down on a sheet of paper. Then, you might rip the paper to shreds, toss it into a fireplace, or scratch out the words with a pencil or pen. Offset the impact of negative words by replacing them with your own positive words. This works because you are cancelling out the negative comment in your mind by following it up with a more positive, uplifting comment. For example, if someone said, "You're ugly," you might replace that comment by saying to yourself, "There is only one of me in the universe. I am special and unique."
Summary: Don't take it personally. Validate the person who hurt you. Set a timer to stew. Write the words down, then destroy the paper. Replace it with a positive comment.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Sexuality is a complex topic that's full of grey areas, so you can't assume that the person will label themself as bisexual even if they're attracted to more than 1 gender. In addition to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and straight, they could identify with one of the following: Pansexual or omnisexual means you're attracted to people regardless of gender. Sexually fluid means your sexual identity can change. Ambisexual means you're attracted to both genders and may be used as a replacement term for bisexual. Asexual means you aren't sexually attracted to other people. Being open about your sexuality, no matter what it is, can make others feel comfortable opening up to you. Bring up the topic of sexuality to see if they're open to talking about it. If they seem comfortable, tell them about your sexual identity. You might say, "I'm watching this TV show that has great gay and bi representation. What did you think of the characters?" If they have a positive response to the topic, you might add, "I'm bi, so I like that they're not sticking to stereotypes." Coming out can be scary when you don't know how the other person feels about LGBTQ+ issues. Expressing your support for the community will tell them that you're an ally without suggesting anything about their sexuality. Be open about your position and let them know you'll be there for your LGBTQ+ friends. You might say, "I think love is love, so I'm an ally for the LGBTQ+ community," or "I started questioning my sexuality when I was a preteen, and I finally realized last year that I'm a lesbian. Now I'm trying to support my friends who are LGBTQ+." The only way to be truly sure someone is bi is to ask them. If you think they'll be comfortable sharing their sexual identity with you, just go ahead and ask. If they rebuff the question, change the subject and respect their privacy. Say something like, "Have you ever questioned your sexuality?" or "Do you think you could be bisexual?" If they don't want to answer, say, "No worries. How has work been lately?" You likely have good intentions, but it's important to remember that they don't have to be honest with you. A person's sexuality is private, so don't pressure them to tell you if they aren't ready. Give them the time and space they need to come out to you. Additionally, don't out them if they do come out to you. You might be afraid to talk to the person about their sexuality, and that's understandable. However, it's not okay to discuss it with other people or ask people if they think the person is bi. This is gossiping and can lead to rumors and hurt feelings. Keep your thoughts and questions about their sexuality to yourself until you're ready to talk to them directly. For instance, don't say, "I heard that Ashley and Lauren kissed last night. Do you think they're bi?"
Summary: Recognize that there are many different types of sexuality. Discuss your own sexuality to bring up the topic. Tell them that you're a supporter of the LGBTQ+ community. Ask them about their sexuality if they seem comfortable talking about it. Allow them to decide whether or not they want to come out. Don't discuss someone's sexuality with other people.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: For the first course of soup, there are two options: bring bowls of the same soup from the kitchen, or offer water or cream based soups and serve them in fresh dishes at the table. The former is served already poured in bowls and brought out from the kitchen. The latter is served (carefully) at the table into clean bowls. The soup bowls should be brought in on serving dishes in case of a spill. When everyone has finished eating their soup, the soup spoons should be placed (bowl-side up) on the right side of their bowl, on the serving plate. The plate, bowl, and spoon should be removed from the table after the first course. The bread and butter dish should remain on the table, even if they were used with the soup. With the soup removed, the fish course should be brought in on its own dish. This should be placed on the charger, and eaten with the fish knife and fish fork (the utensils furthest from the charger on either side). When the fish has been consumed, the fish fork and fish knife should be placed diagonally across the dish, with the handles of each placed on the '4:00' mark as if the plate were a clock. The main course should be brought out on a large plate that has been pre-warmed. This should go on the charger, and is eaten with the dinner fork and knife. When everyone is finished with the entree, the plate can be removed along with the charger, the dinner fork, and the knife. The knife and fork are typically placed diagonally across the plate, in a similar fashion to the utensils used for the fish. The salad is typically eaten after the entree in a formal dinner. With the charger removed, place the salad plate in the center of the setting. This should be eaten with the last remaining fork. When the salad course is finished, the salad plate, salad fork, and bread/butter dish with the butter knife, and the wine/champagne glasses should all be removed. All that should be left is the water goblet and the dessert spoon (and optional dessert fork). The final course of the evening is typically dessert and coffee, unless you're serving a very formal nine course dinner. Regardless, the desert should be brought in on a plate and placed in the center of the setting, and a demi-tasse or teacup should be placed to the right of it below the water goblet with a teaspoon. Cream and sugar may be placed on the table for use in the coffee or tea, if desired. When dessert is completed, all the dishes should be removed, leaving a bare table.
Summary:
Set the table for soup. Set the table for fish. Set the table for the main course. Set the table for the salad. Set the table for dessert.