context: How to make a child's birthday list a little more fun
Sit down with your child and ask him/her what they want for their birthday.
If your child can write and spell properly, skip to step 2. As your child tells you what they want, write each item down on a separate post-it.
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next sentence for the context: If your child can write and spell properly, ask them to write down each thing they want on a separate post-it. Put all the post-its (folded in half) in the container.

context: How to cook medium rare steak
Remove the steak from the refrigerator about 20 minutes before you plan to cook it.
Never defrost a steak in the microwave. It should be slowly defrosted in a refrigerator overnight.
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next sentence for the context: Pat the meat dry with paper towels if it is very juicy. This will help the spices cling to the surface evenly.

context: How to refuse a personal loan to family
Evaluate the request.
After listening to the request, you should spend a little time evaluating it. This is important, as you should put some thought into the request before rejecting it.
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next sentence for the context: Ultimately, in order to reject a request, you should be able to understand the request and your relative's reasoning and situation. Consider if your relative is going through a once in a lifetime change and may actually need help.

context: How to change amtrak reservations
Change your ticket delivery method.
You can choose to have your tickets sent by mail or arrange to have them ready for pick-up at an amtrak kiosk, amtrak station, or amtrak vending machine.
Modify the times or dates of your reservation based on your new traveling plans.
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There are no penalty fees for changing a reservation. You may be required to pay the difference in cost if your new, updated ticket has a higher rate.