Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Figure out what he likes. Ask him questions. Ask for his help. Compliment him.

Answer: Start by figuring out what his interests are and then talk to him about them. Most people are comfortable talking about things they like to do. Maybe he likes a certain band or loves videogames or movies. Or maybe it's a sport he's interested in. Act genuinely interested in his interests (but if his interests truly bore you and you're completely faking it, consider that he's not the right guy for you.) Even better yet, figure out areas of common interest that you both like and start there so that your interest is genuine. Just be yourself. One of the best communication techniques to get a shy person to open up is to ask them questions rather than uttering statements. Make the questions casual, not nosy. Ask him about something he likes to do or is interested in, such as whether he saw the latest movie with his favorite actor. Asking questions draws shy people out of their shells by helping stimulate their side of the conversation. Use your intellect. Ask open-ended questions. These are questions that are phrased to elicit an explanatory, detailed response. Start the question with words like what, how, in what way, and why. Asking questions that start with words like "do" will provoke terse, single-word yes or no responses. Maybe it's just conversation that unnerves the shy guy and stands outside his comfort zone. He's probably an observer who's deep but has trouble expressing that to strangers or people he doesn't know very well. Flirt with him by asking for his help with something. A lot of guys do feel comfortable with being the person who helps out. Consider it their inner knight coming to the surface. Whether it's help with your car, a math equation, or a stuck locker room door, ask if he can help you out. Don't ask him for help with emotional problems, though, at this point. Everyone likes to be complimented. It's human nature. A shy guy is going to be no different. So point out you like the color of his shirt. Or that you like his new jeans or his haircut or the way he thinks. Don't just point out his physical appearance, point out an attribute about him that you like. Perhaps it's his loyalty or how smart he is at a certain subject. Say his name a lot when talking to him, and give him a lighthearted but complimentary nickname. This will probably get him to laugh and open up.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Keep privacy in mind. Avoid urinating outside in public places. Choose a soft ground, rather than a hard ground. Keep the wind in mind. Avoid slopes, if you can. Find a place that is at least 200 feet (60.96 meters) away from water, trails, and campsites.

Answer: You may not mind if someone sees you while you go, but other people could be offended. But more importantly, it can expose you to the risk of sexual assault. Try to find a bush, large tree, or a boulder that you can stand behind. Avoid trekking into a large bush; plants often house insects and spiders. Try to find a women's restroom. If you find a men's restroom a women's will be close by. Urinating in public places is against the law in most cities, and could earn you a citation or worse. If you absolutely must, try to find a place behind lots of bushes where no one can see you. Another options is against a wall in an alleyway or behind a building. For safety reasons, try to have a friend with you, especially if it is nighttime, or if you are in an unsafe area. Soft surfaces, like grass and pine needles, absorb fluids more readily than hard surfaces. This will help reduce backsplash If it is windy, make sure that you are facing away from the wind. This will help direct your urine away from you. If you do find yourself on a slope, turn so that you are facing downhill. This way, your urine will drain away from you, and not back towards you. If you go too close to any of these places, you risk contaminating the water supply and spreading illness.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Open your can of paint. Stir the paint. Assess the paint's thickness.

Answer: If your paint is in a metal can, grab a flat blade screwdriver. Wedge the screwdriver's tip under the lid. Push down on the handle of the screwdriver to loosen the airtight seal. Repeat this process three to four times around the lid. When the lid is unsealed, remove it from the paint can. This method may be used on old and new paint cans. Using a paint stick, stir the latex paint for 5 to 10 minutes. Stir the paint in an upward and downward spiral motion. This will combine the heavy molecules that settled on the bottom with the lighter molecules on the top. Another method of mixing the paint is to pour it repeatedly from one bucket or paint can to another. Instead of a paint stick, use an electric drill with a paint mixing attachment. Observe the paint coming off the paint stick. Slowly lift the stick out of the paint and hold it over the paint can. If the paint coming off the stick looks like smooth, thick cream, it does not need to be thinned and doing so will actually render the paint unusable. If the paint remains on the stick or comes off in clumps, it needs to be thinned. You can also use a funnel to evaluate the paint's thickness. Hold a funnel over the paint can. Use a ladle to pour the paint into the funnel. If it flows freely through your funnel, then the paint is thin enough. If it does not flow freely through the funnel, it must be thinned.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: your fabric. Lay out your fabric with the print side facing down. Cut your fabric if needed.

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ric. Your fabric needs to be completely wrinkle-free. This will help to ensure that the bias binding strips look neat when you sew them onto the edges of your project. Iron your fabric to get rid of any wrinkles before you begin working with it. Depending on the type of fabric, you may need to pre-wash and dry it before ironing it. For example, if your fabric is one that will likely shrink the first time you wash it, such as cotton, then pre-washing is recommended. A cutting mat and rotary cutter make it much easier to get precisely sized binding strips. You can purchase a cutting mat and rotary cutter in a craft supplies store. Place your fabric onto the cutting mat after you have pressed it. Make sure that the print side of the fabric is facing down towards the mat. If you do not have a cutting mat and rotary cutter and do not want to purchase these items, then you may also use scissors and a ruler to make your cuts. However, you will have to be much more careful when cutting the fabric since you will not have the benefit of a lined surface to cut on. Use your rotary cutter or a pair of fabric shear to cut your fabric piece to the desired dimensions for making your binding strips. The dimensions that you cut your fabric to will impact how much bias binding you can make. It is best to use a piece of fabric that is a square or nearly a square. You can also use what is known in quilting terms as a "fat quarter" to make your bias binding strips. This is a piece of fabric that measures 1.25 yards (1.14m) by 1.25 yards (1.14m).