Write an article based on this "Sew the fabric with the right sides facing each other. Turn the fabric right side out. Add the elastic. Sew the elastic together. Sew the fabric ends together by hand."
article: Fold the fabric you cut out in half lengthwise so that the printed or colored side is facing inwards. Pin and sew a straight line by hand or with a sewing machine, leaving about 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) seam allowance. After you sew the long side of your fabric, you should have a tube with two open ends. Turn the tube so the printed sides are facing out. Attach a safety pin to one end of the elastic, and feed it through the fabric tube. Make sure to hold the other end of the elastic so it is not pulled through the tube. Pin the two ends of elastic together so that they overlap slightly. Sew stitches in the shape of a square so that the square covers the overlap, and then sew a diagonal through this box. The x-box stitch will ensure that the elastic will not come apart when you tug on it. Hand sew or use a sewing machine for this part. Make sure not to sew the fabric to the elastic during this step. Use a whip stitch so the stitching will not be seen from the outside of the scrunchie. To make a whip stitch, first place the raw edges of the fabric on top of each other and fold the ends slightly inward. Sew stitches around the ends, alternating the stitch between each fabric end.

Write an article based on this "Recognize whether drinking affects the person's relationships. See if the person has given up other activities for drinking. Consider whether your loved one's drinking has led to legal troubles. Notice if they've had trouble on the job. Watch out for risky behaviors while drinking. Determine if alcoholism runs in their family."
article: Do your loved one's drinking habits come in between them and their family and friends? Maybe they stop hanging with friends who discourage their drinking or they fight with their spouse about money used to buy alcohol. Recurring social problems could mean their drinking has gotten out of hand. Did your loved one once enjoy various hobbies or interests that have taken a backseat to their drinking? Giving up previously enjoyable activities for alcohol use may suggest that your loved one's drinking has become a problem. For example, maybe your friend once played in a band, but, lately, they have been blowing off practices to drink. If your loved one has gotten arrested, hurt themselves or someone else, or suffered financial consequences due to drinking, they may be suffering from alcoholism. Think back on how things have been for them over the past several months--are they constantly getting into trouble regarding their alcohol use? Do you or someone else call in to the person's job when they've had a bad night drinking? Perhaps the person is walking a thin line with their place of employment because of absences or because they have shown up for work intoxicated. Maybe they've already lost several jobs due to drinking. Has your loved one been taking more risks due to their drinking? Maybe you heard a friend left a bar with a total stranger for sex--behavior that was out-of-character for them -- or you learned that your sibling drove home after a night of drinking. Alcohol reduces inhibitions, so if your loved one has an alcohol problem, they might frequently engage in risk-taking behaviors. There is a genetic component to alcoholism, so see if there are others in this person's family who have had problems with alcohol. Having another family member who is an alcoholic increases their risk of developing the condition. Genetics is not a be all and end all. People who have alcoholic family members can still protect themselves from becoming an alcoholic by avoiding alcohol or drinking only in moderation.

Write an article based on this "Be a good listener Ask lots of questions. Learn about the perspectives of others. Pick your battles. Respectfully disagree."
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. Practice active listening to show people that you have respect for their opinions and ideas. Watch and be quiet when someone else is talking and spend time thinking actively about what they're saying. Too often, we wait to talk instead of really listening to other people's ideas. Even if you think you disagree, try to consider the point of view and empathize with it before responding. You're showing respect to the person by hearing them out and letting them make their own case. You might be surprised. To show respect for other peoples' opinions, question them. Ask open-ended, leading questions that show you're fully engaged with their ideas and that you're listening closely. Questioning doesn't mean that you're trying to poke holes in their story, or that you don't believe them. Ask for more when it seems like they might have more to give. Instead of asking for more details, ask about how someone feels about a particular topic. If someone's telling a story, ask "How'd you feel afterwards?" Even if you think you know, let them tell you. Let them make their own case. Learn to spread the wealth. If it seems like someone isn't talking much in a group conversation, ask them a specific question to open the door for communication. You don't need to draw attention to it by saying something like, "You're awfully quiet, Steve" just say, "Steve, what did you think of the Super Bowl?" Learning to empathize with other people who have very different experiences and perspectives than your own will help you learn to show respect. Be proud of your own opinions and perspectives, but don't assume everyone feels the same way and avoid putting them in an awkward position. Temper your attitudes and learn where people are coming from before you share your opinions so you can know how to respond. While it might seem easy to make a casual comment about how "dumb" football is in a mixed group, you can never know if someone's recently-deceased grandfather made a living as a ref and loved the sport dearly. Sometimes it shows respect to speak up and voice your opinion, as a way of respecting the intelligence of others. On the other hand, sometimes it's better to hold back on your opinions and avoid unnecessary arguments that raise tempers. Showing respect Try softening your arguments the first time you bring something up. If you think college football is a vicious and disgusting money trench, package that message in a respectful way and voice it, even if others will disagree: "It worries me that so much money is funneled into student athletes at the expense of other more important things. What do you think?" Show respect for their opinion by sharing your own and listening to their argument. Perhaps there's little use in arguing with your great uncle about gay marriage for the umpteenth time. Will it be worth it to bring it up at the dinner table? When you have to dissent, do it calmly and by treating your conversation with tact. Respect the perspective of the other person. Don't insult their opinion or ideas, even if you disagree with them. Try to acknowledge common ground before adding your disagreement. Straight with praise and then move to your addition to the conversation. Even something as simple as "That's a good point. I think I'm seeing it a little differently though..." does the trick in lightening your disagreement. Be specific with your critique, avoiding simple or insulting language like "You're wrong" or "That's dumb."