In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: . For one piece of jewelry, you will need two boiled eggs. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil, then carefully add your two eggs. Boil the eggs for 10 minutes before removing them from the heat source.  If you are going to be finishing a large piece or multiple pieces of silver, you will need more eggs. Set the eggs aside to cool. You can pour out most of the boiling water and add cool water to speed the process. Use liquid dish soap and water to clean the pieces you will be antiquing. Gently scrub them with your fingertips before rinsing away the soap. Dry your silver pieces well to make sure that there is no lingering water in the crevices of the silver.  The purpose of washing the pieces is to remove oils that can prevent the silver from oxidizing. After you wash the pieces, it’s better to wear gloves so that you won’t get finger oils on the silver. Choose a sealable plastic bag that is large enough to hold both the eggs and the silver pieces you want to finish. Without peeling your eggs, add them to the bag, leaving enough room for the eggs to move around some. Ideally, the eggs should not be piled on top of each other because that will make it hard for you to mash them.  If you have a lot of eggs because you are doing multiple pieces, then you can use more than one bag. If your silver piece will not fit in a bag, mash the eggs, then add them to a larger container that fits your item. Use your hands to press the eggs, causing them to break up into small pieces. Eggs naturally contain sulfur, which will oxidize the silver. The more you press the eggs, the more sulfur you will release, meaning that the process will work more effectively. Place the items in the bag and make sure that they are fully covered with egg. You can roll the silver around in the egg or fold the bag so that the eggs are mashed against the silver. While you will start to see a color change after about 15 minutes, your piece will likely need to set for 5-8 hours, depending on your color preferences. If you just want a light antique finish, then the time will be shorter. For best results, check regularly to see if the color matches your desires. Don’t forget about your silver. If you leave it in the eggs for too long, then it may be damaged. Knock off the pieces of egg that are stuck to your silver, then wipe it with a clean cloth or napkin. Thoroughly wash the jewelry with soap and water, making sure that all traces of the egg are gone. If you have egg left on your piece, it will start to smell.  You can use a toothpick to remove bits of egg from crevices. Dry the silver once it’s completely clean.
Summary: Boil two eggs Wash the silver pieces. Place the eggs in a plastic baggie. Mash the eggs. Add your silver pieces to the bag. Allow the pieces to set for several hours. Remove and clean the silver.

If you're unsure of what to talk about, you can ask them about themselves. Read what they have to say and ask them questions that relate to what they are texting you. The more that they open up and text you about their lives, the more often they will want to text. Once a level of trust has been built, they will likely open up to you and talk about more serious things. The worst thing that you can do is to be judgemental about the things they are sharing with you. Try to be understanding instead of judging them. If you're judgemental, they may be afraid to open up to you in the future and may not want to text you anymore. Don't second guess every text you want to send. If you find yourself typing out long texts and deleting them, stop and try to relax. The more that you act like yourself in the texts, the less pressure you'll have in future conversations. Be yourself and don't filter what you are going to say. A text conversation can sometimes get interesting and there's no way to direct the conversation. Instead of trying to force things, just go with the flow and text naturally. Listen to what they have to say and open up when they start opening up to you. If you want to ask for a date or to ask a deeper or more intimate question, wait until it feels appropriate to do so. Don't get personal too fast or else they may be turned off by you. Being pushy or sending too many texts in a row can turn a person off and cause them to ignore you. Instead, play it cool and wait for them to respond. If they don't initially respond quickly, it could be because they are busy. As a rule of thumb, you should wait for a response after sending two texts.
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One-sentence summary -- Ask them questions about themselves. Don't be judgemental. Don't be afraid to be yourself. Go with the flow. Don't text them too much if they don't respond.

Problem: Article: If you're delivering bad news, it can help to try to predict the reaction you may receive. Before confessing you lost something, think about how your parents may feel about this. Have a little empathy so you can predict the reaction and figure out the best means to deliver the news.  What did you lose? Parents are unlikely to be angered by the loss of a small item, but if you lost something big and expensive, they may be angrier. They probably worked hard for the money to pay for a bigger item. They may view the fact you lost it as a form of disrespect or irresponsibility.  This is their view, however, and you should still continue to plead your case despite what they may think. Considering how your parents are likely to feel, what's the best way to approach the situation? Think about how you would react in the same situation. How would you prefer the news to be delivered? You want to make sure you don't deliver the news at a bad time. If your parents are very busy on a particular day, they may react with stress if you give them bad news. Pick a time when both of your parents are free and relatively relaxed. This can help them keep their emotions in check. Also, think about place. Where is a good place to deliver the news you lost something?  You may want to pick a public place, as this may force your parents to stay calm. They're unlikely to yell at, say, a restaurant. Try telling them over dinner or lunch when you're out. However, if you're nervous, you may feel more comfortable having the discussion at a more private place. It's never easy to tell someone you lost something. As you'll likely be nervous during the conversation, practicing what to say can help. This can prevent you from stumbling over your words while breaking the news to your parents.  It may help to write down what you want to say first. You can stand in front of a mirror and rehearse. For example, you can practice saying something like, "Mom, Dad. I wanted to let you know I lost the car keys. I know it's expensive to have them replaced, and I'm sorry." When having any difficult conversation, it's important to have goals. Before sitting down with your parents, think about what you hope to gain by telling them you lost something.  Do you simply want your parents to know what happened? If you lost something important, like a phone or credit card, it's important your parents have this news. The item may need replacing. You may also want to apologize and find a solution for the future. If you lost something your parents bought you, they likely want an apology. Think about how you will offer to fix the situation. Offering to replace or pay for the item shows your parents you are ready to deal with the consequences of your own actions.
Summary:
Try to predict how your parents will react. Think of a good time and place to talk. Practice what you will say. Consider what you want and what your parents might want from the conversation.