Article: Depending on the situation, it may be a good idea to contact those with whom you gossiped and point out that you regret your role in the conversation. This is particularly important if you were dishonest in any way, or may have over-embellished for the sake of a juicier story. Everyone says things they regret, but you have the option to partially undo the damage by articulating to those you spoke with that you regret your negative comments about someone. When speaking with those you gossiped with, be sure to include something along the lines of "It was wrong of me to say what I said. No one deserves to be spoken of poorly behind their backs, and I regret doing so. Please do not define your perspective of this person by my words." Further, ask whomever heard you gossip not to repeat what you said. Point out something like "It was wrong of me to say what I said, and I sincerely hope you choose not to repeat it." If you lied or embellished something, stress that what you said was not only inappropriate, but dishonest or inaccurate. Ideally, you can speak with someone before they hear the gossip you've spread. Either way, you need to reach out to them as soon as possible. Ask if you can meet to talk, and propose to meet someplace where you'll have privacy. Concern about getting caught should not be the reason you reach out or apologize. Rather, your contact should be guided by genuinely apologetic sentiments, and your recognition of the potential hurtfulness you may have caused. An honest apology will help diminish the potential hurtfulness of your gossip, as well as the damage to your relationship with the person you gossiped about. Secondarily, you will help resolve your own feelings of guilt by acknowledging your wrongdoing. Most importantly, be straightforward when apologizing. Say something like, "I wanted to let you know that I said something negative about you the other day, and I feel terribly about it because it doesn't reflect how I actually feel about you." If they ask questions, answer them honestly. Don't try to downplay what you said. Don't make excuses or try to assign some of the responsibility for the gossiping that occurred to someone else. If you participated, you need to take responsibility for doing so. Furthermore, don't try to rationalize what you did. You violated someone's trust, and you need to acknowledge that outright, without qualification. Be clear about how you're feeling; "I know I violated your trust, and I hope I can earn it back." After stating a clear and honest apology, just listen. Understand that they will likely be hurt, and potentially surprised to hear what you've told them. They may not know what to say, or they may become angry or otherwise emotionally upset. If they're so angry or upset that they shut you out, give them space. Consider how you would feel if the situation were reversed. If they don't have much to say, or become upset, reiterate your apology. Say something like "I'm really sorry, and I hope I have to chance to repair any damage I've done to our relationship. I understand why you're upset, and am happy to give you space in the meantime."
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Contact those who you gossiped with. Contact the person you gossiped about. Apologize to the person you gossiped about. Take full responsibility for your actions. Allow your friend to respond.
Article: Position your piece of paper horizontally in front of you. Use a ruler to measure out 2 or more equal folds. Make the first fold, to the far left, so that part of the brochure opens towards you. The next fold in the series the brochure should open away from you and so on. This will create an accordion structure that looks like a series of equal length zig-zags from above. This is a good structure for a brochure that needs to contain a large amount of information. It also allows for some flexibility of reading, as a person can start with that first interior fold or move around to the back panels directly from the cover. Complete a traditional gatefold, as described directly above. Then, with the panels shut toward the center, divide the larger back panel into 2 sections. Make a fold down the middle of the page. The result will be a piece of paper that looks like a book, but has 2 hidden folded panels in the inside. Double-gate brochures are often used when a company needs to present a large amount of information. They can use the outer covers for a catchy design and still have plenty of room for details in the interior panels. This type of fold also goes by the name, "three-parallel gate." Position the paper horizontally in front of you. Then, measure out and fold it at the halfway point. Turn the paper so that the open seam is to your left with the spine/fold to the right. Fold it once more right in the middle. This will leave you with 4 panels for information. Many people use this fold when they have a large design that needs to be shown in its entirety. When a reader opens up that initial fold, they will be presented with a full page of space that can be used for this purpose. Since there are clear back and front covers, you can also put less critical information on the back panel without losing precious space. You'll need to complete 2 back-to-back half folds to create a French folded brochure. Start by folding your page right down the middle horizontally. Then, fold the remaining page in half across the vertical position. This will leave you with 8 same-size panels for content. Some people design French fold brochures with an image on 1 side of the sheet and the information on the other side. You can also just include content on the interior panels and leave the outside ones blank to serve as a total cover. After positioning your paper horizontally, divide it into fourths. As you mark where to make the folds, keep in mind that the left two panels should be just slightly larger than the right two panels. Then, fold the panel to the farthest right inwards. Crease the two folds on the right so that they wrap around the left side encasing it. The panels are the right side of the page initially must be a little smaller or they will not fit smoothly inside the other ones. This panel format is great if you want readers to be able to quickly move between different sections of your brochure.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Do an accordion or z-fold. Do a double gatefold. Do a double parallel fold. Do a French fold. Do a roll fold.