Write an article based on this "Assume the right stance. Keep your eyes on your target. Generate force from your hips and torso. Spring your arm forward. Connect and exhale."
article: The positioning of your feet and legs is central to punching well, since punching involves your entire body. Position your feet a little wider than shoulder-width apart. Bend your knees a little so you'll be able to rotate toward your target with ease and throw your weight behind your punches. If you're punching with your right hand, your right foot should be slightly set back with the heel lifted. If you're punching with your left hand, your left foot should be slightly set back with the heel lifted. As you punch, your feet will pivot in the direction of the punch. They should not leave the ground when you're throwing a power punch. If you lift your feet, you're taking some of your body weight out of the equation, and your punch won't be as strong. Your focus should never leave your target. Never close your eyes or look away; in order to aim correctly and execute the punch with power and precision, stay completely focused. Tuck in your chin a bit so that when you punch, your chin is protected by your punching arm. As you begin your punch, rotate your hips and torso toward your target. Try to position yourself so that the rotation is as complete as possible, even if you're very close to your target. Your punch will be stronger if you're able to rotate completely, rather than doing a smaller pivot. You should really feel the weight of your body going into the punch. As you practice punching, pay attention to your hips. Spin them quickly and forcefully toward your target as though you were going to hit your target with your hips instead of your fist. This will help you generate the power you need for a strong, fast punch. As you rotate, you shouldn't need to lean forward or reach. If you have to reach to far to hit your target, you'll lose power. Keep your shoulders loose until you're ready to punch, then spring your arm forward so that you can easily reach the person you're punching. Keep your hand relaxed until your arm is in motion, then make a fist so that your punch has a hard impact. When you make a fist, tuck in your four fingers. Make sure your thump wraps around the fingers, so it won't be caught up in your punch. Wrapping your hands before you get started will help you avoid injury and make your punch more powerful. Don't cock your fist before you punch, since this lets your opponent in on your plan before you get the chance to hit. This is called telegraphing, and it results in lost matches. When you make contact with your target, exhale sharply. It might take some practice to time your breathing so that you exhale with every punch, but it's worth the effort to get in the right breathing rhythm. Inhale before the punch and exhale as you deliver it, throwing every bit of your body's energy into the hit. After you deliver your punch, spring back into position for the next one. Remember to keep your chin tucked in so that you're prepared for a counter punch if it comes.

Write an article based on this "Contact the manufacturer or look up a manual for complicated watches. Inspect the buttons on your watch. Use a pen to change the mode on models with a recessed push-button. Switch multi-button watches to Time Mode. Press the "Set" button to enter the time setting mode when applicable."
article: If your watch is especially complicated and you don't have instructions, look up a digital manual online. Digital manuals can be found with an online keyword search for your watch brand and model. If a digital manual is impossible to find, look up and call the customer service number for your watch. Model and brand information are usually written or engraved on the back of the watch or somewhere on the watch face. Digital watches come with many different features and designs. Simple watches may only have one or two buttons, but more complicated watches may have several. Watch setting buttons are usually on the left or right side of the face of the watch. Although uncommon, some watches may have setting buttons on the back of the watch or behind a simple cover. Covers can usually be removed with your fingers or a small screwdriver. Some watches may label buttons. Common buttons on digital watches include "Mode," "Set," "Reset," "Start," and "Light." You'll likely be using the "Mode" and/or "Set" buttons. "Mode" changes your watch into Time Mode, Stopwatch Mode, and so on. "Set" allows you to adjust the time in Time Mode or finalize changes. Simple watches tend to have a single, small, recessed button for modifying settings. Use a pen to poke into the recessed area and change the mode of your watch. When in the time setting mode, a setting (like the minutes, hours, date, etc.) will usually start blinking. If your watch has a recessed button and another button, the recessed one is most likely for switching modes and the other for tweaking settings. Avoid using a pencil to press recessed buttons. If the tip of the pencil breaks off in the hole, it may jam the button, making it impossible to set. If your watch doesn't label its buttons, you may need to click these randomly until you find the one to change the mode. The minutes or hours of most digital watches blink when you're in the time setting mode. Generally, only one unit (minutes, hours, date) will blink at a time. Some watches may indicate option selection differently, like with an underline or box. Complicated watches may have a lot of features. Familiarize yourself with these by pressing buttons to see how they affect the watch's display. Some watches may not have a mode button, in which case you should use the "Set" button, as described in the next step. If your watch only has a "Set" button, you may only need to press this to enter the time setting mode. Other watches may require you to use the "Mode" button to enter the time setting mode and the "Set" button to finalize the time.

Write an article based on this "Practice bid calling. Become an entertainer. Get the etiquette down. Know it's more work than what it looks like."
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Use a mirror, record yourself, make bid calls aloud and use your skills in public. If you went to school for auctioneering, they'll get you started on this. Bid calling is an art, as are describing auction items and dealing with customers. Improve your skills by practicing them regularly. Bid calling is obviously the most visible part of the auctioneer's job, but it's only a very small portion of it. While it does matter, you also have to be charismatic, a great marketer, and have good administration skills to boot. A good auctioneer is more than just someone who knows their product and can speak ridiculously fast and still maintain clarity. They're entertaining the entire room! An auctioneer that charms their audience can drive prices up 20%. Don't get the crowd buzzing and the auction is a bust. If it wasn't clear, you'll be working on commission most of the time. So the more money you get your crowd to pay, the better off you'll be. So you gotta work it! To a certain extent, you'll be coaxing your audience to pay more. People will automatically start to get hesitant as the prices rise -- it's your job to be persuasive and convince them (without them really knowing it) that they're making a good decision by upping the ante. A good auctioneer is often quite classy. You may be working with items that cost a pretty penny and your demeanor should match. Bidders are not "the woman with the orange hat over there" and you don't point at people for bids. You are working with ladies and gentlemen and your hand should always be an open palm. If you're on TV, there will be different protocol for that too -- you'll need to occasionally address your listeners that are just tuning in. Ramp up your charm, be ever-so-tactful, and wear a bright colored tie or top. In addition to all the prep work you'll have to do (working with clients, working with dealers, etc.) and manning the stand at the auction itself, you'll be sorting out every little detail that occurs that day. And there will be loads! For starters, you'll be working for absentee bidders, handling reserve prices (sometimes the owner doesn't want to go too low -- and even then they might get upset), and working the crowd in between showcases. People will come to you with all their questions, so you have to be prepared with all the answers!