Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Find out where to go to meet people with similar interests. Take dating services with a grain of salt. Meet people through shared connections. Make a casual date. Learn to accept rejection. Avoid sex early in the dating process. Check out how you both behave around the other's friends and family. Maintain your ties with family and friends. Watch out for red flags.

Answer: If you've been having trouble meeting someone, make a list of the things you like doing. Mutual interests can be a great boon to your relationship. Consider joining a club for one of your hobbies, like hiking, reading, or dancing. Volunteer for a cause you're passionate about, like a food pantry, animal shelter, or political campaign. Take a class. Check offerings at a local college or community center. Cooking, languages, or art classes are fulfilling on their own, and can be a good social opportunity as well. For some people, Internet dating may work well, while others might find them too high-pressure or lacking in spontaneity. If you do opt for online dating, remember: despite formulae allegedly created to find your perfect match, it takes a long time to get to know someone, and that needs to happen in person. You might meet the perfect partner through your friends, relatives, neighbors, or coworkers. Be open to meeting new people, and attend events you're invited to. If you see someone who catches your interest, talk to them or ask your shared connection to put you in contact with them. You might also meet these people through social media, such as when you both comment on a friend's post. If you've met someone of interest, feel free to make the first move and invite them for a no-pressure activity. Going out for coffee is almost always a viable option. Other choices may depend on how you've met: for example, if you're both in the trail club, you could invite the person on a hike with a few of your friends. If you both like music, see if they'd like to go to a concert. It's a good idea to suggest a meeting in a public place where there will be other people. This gives both of you a certain assurance that you can get to know each other in a safe, neutral environment. A casual meeting also removes any pressure that a more formal invitation might incur. Rejection is an inherent part of the dating process, and you'll need to learn how to handle it in a positive way. Don't take rejection personally. People have all kinds of reasons for not wanting to be in a relationship, and for the most part you don't have control over that. Take a constructive attitude. If you've been rejected several times, take a step back and ask if there's something in your approach that may need to be changed. Perhaps you're moving too fast, or choosing to date people who don't actually share any of your interests. In any case, don't dwell on rejection: keep a positive attitude, and move on. Don't ignore your feelings. Some rejections can be particularly difficult. If you're feeling sad or angry, acknowledge these feelings rather than suppressing them. This will help you move on more quickly and completely. Sharing your most intimate behavior with someone you've just met can throw off the pacing of your budding relationship. If you like this person, chances are there are going to be emotions connected to sex that the two of you are not ready to handle yet. What's more, one or both of you might not take responsible actions regarding issues like STIs or pregnancy prevention. Worse still, the other person might just disappear afterwards! While your date may show interest in having sex, they should never pressure you. Make it clear that your wanting to hold off isn't a rejection, but rather precisely because you like them and want to wait until the moment is right. If they don't understand this, put some distance between you: this could be a red flag that they are possessive or potentially abusive. It's always a red flag when someone doesn't respect your boundaries. As the dating process moves on, you'll probably meet some of the people close to them, and they'll meet yours. See how comfortable the two of you are in those situations: this can be a clue as to how the relationship is going. Sometimes one or both of you may not feel entirely comfortable. That's okay - the main thing is that you're making the effort to spend time and connect with each other's loved ones. Some new relationships can seem all-consuming, but resist the urge to drop off the face of the Earth with your new love interest. Make it a point to stay in touch with your friends and family, taking time to call and see them regularly. Don't forget that romance comes and goes, but these are the people who'll be there for you in the long run. There are some signs that the relationship is not headed in a healthy direction. Learn to listen to your gut, paying attention to how the other person makes you feel. If you feel undervalued, insecure, or ashamed, it's better to end the relationship early and invest your time in search of something long-lasting. Alcohol-dependent dating: the two of you only connect when you've been drinking. Non-committal behavior: sometimes people have a lot of difficulty making a commitment because of something from their past, such as a broken home or an inability to trust. Poor nonverbal communication: the person should be showing you their interest with body language, such as eye contact and touch; if not, they may be too tuned out. Jealousy: if your partner doesn't like you spending time on other things important to you like hobbies, friends, or family members. Controlling behavior: if they try to tell you what to do, think, or feel. Blaming: the person blames the other person for their failed relationships and/or refuses to take responsibility for their actions. Exclusively sexual relationship: if the only time you spend together is in bed. No time alone together: if the other person isn't interested in one-on-one time with you (other that in bed).

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Write the information in pencil on your fingernails. If the teacher suspects something, you can easily rub the pencil marks off.

Answer: Naturally, it helps if you can write small. Some teachers may accuse students of writing test answers on their hands. By writing the answers on your fingernails, you can argue that you are innocent of such accusations.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Sand the pot to smooth any rough spots. Soak the pot for 1 hour. Scrub the pot with a brush. Let the pot dry completely.

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Do this outside in the grass, if you can, to reduce cleanup. If you do it inside, or even in a garage, you may want to lay newspaper down so the dust doesn't get everywhere. It's also probably best to wear old clothes. You don't need to spend too long on this, just check for any bumps or especially rough spots. If you don't see anything, then you don't need to worry about sanding. Even if the pot does have bumps, you have the choice of leaving them to add texture to the look after you paint it. This is good for new pots because it will loosen any stickers for easier removal. It is also good for pots you have planted in before because it will loosen any dirt. If the pot has no stickers and you can tell for sure it is clean, it may be alright to skip the soak. Although you'll have to leave the pot to dry at various stages in the process, while it soaks, you can use the time to gather your other supplies and set up your paint area. If you don't want to leave it for an hour, check it at 10 minute intervals and if it seems clean to your satisfaction, move forward with the process. While soaking the pot may loosen the dirt, used pots are likely to need a scrubbing to get them completely clean. The paint will not go on even or stick properly if there is any dirt or debris. Your pots may need a soft brush so you don't scratch them too much, but if there are any stubborn spots you can switch to a wire brush for extra strength. If you happen to scratch the pot any while brushing it, there's no need to worry because the paint will cover it and even it out. Painting the pot while it is still wet will cause the paint not to stick, so set it out to dry. If it's a sunny day, put it outside to dry the pot faster. The time it takes to dry may depend on the size of the pot. Drying may take a few hours, so plan ahead for this part so you don't waste your time while you wait.