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When possible, thank someone in person after he gives you a birthday present, or puts extra effort into a birthday wish. Give each friend or group of friends your full attention, smile, and make eye contact while delivering your thanks. Here are some ideas on how to do it:  Your card meant a lot to me. It really cheered me up. That was the perfect birthday gift! You know me so well. See the example section below for more ideas. Relatives and friends older than yourself tend to appreciate receiving a thank you card in the mail. Always add a handwritten message. A short thank you message is fine, but adding a heartfelt message is recommended for people who have been unusually generous or kind. Look at the examples section if you need ideas on what to write. Make your friend feel special for her contribution to your birthday celebration, and to your life. Mention the specific gift she gave you, or the card she sent. Tell her how you will use the gift, or that you will "enjoy it for a long time." Never criticize the gift your friend sent you, bring up something embarrassing, or do anything else that might upset him. If you dislike the gift, try to find something about it that you do enjoy, or thank him for taking the time to pick out (or create) such a thoughtful gift.

summary: Thank someone in person. Send a card, email or letter. Be specific. Say what your friend wants to hear.


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Don't scream or coo. Talk to them the way you talk to your friends. If you get too excited, they might think you're just a crazed fan. Famous people are just as human as you are. Most of them prefer fans to treat them like everyday people. Don't interrupt them if they're eating or talking to someone. Ask permission before making any physical contact. An unexpected hug might freak them out. Finally, show other fans the same respect you'd expect by not hogging the band for yourself. This includes still pictures and video. The last thing you want is to embarrass your favorite musician by recording them in a touchy moment. If you give them a heads-up, they'll have a chance to straighten up before you snap a picture or record a video. Be respectful if they don't want to appear in a picture. Everyone has a bad hair or outfit day. If that's the case, opt for a short conversation. That memory might be greater than a picture. Compliment their performance if you're talking to them after the show. Give positive feedback about past performances you've seen for pre-show meet-and-greets. If possible, talk to them about their work or side projects, especially if they write or produce for another band. Ask questions about their approach to music, how they warm up, or what inspired them to start performing. Even if you're their biggest fan, there's always something new to learn. However, you should avoid asking personal questions, especially about their love lives or family lives. This will only make them uncomfortable.

summary: Act calmly. Give them space. Ask permission before taking pictures. Show interest in their work. Use discretion when asking questions.


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Pour the oil into a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan or deep fryer. Bring it to a temperature of 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).  Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit (90 degrees Celsius).  Line a baking sheet with nonstick aluminum foil or parchment paper, and line a large plate with clean paper towels. Place two or three shaped sopes in the hot oil. Fry them for 1 or 2 minutes, or until they turn golden brown on both sides and are fully cooked through.  Use tongs to carefully turn the sopes halfway through the cooking time, ensuring that both sides brown evenly. Only work with a few sopes at a time. If you try to fry too many, the temperature of the oil may drop, forcing the sopes to cook longer and become soggy. Remove the hot sopes from the oil using tongs. Place them on the paper towel lined plate.  Arrange the sopes with the indentation facing down so that the oil does not gather inside the shell. Wait a minute or so, giving the sopes adequate time to drain, before moving onto the next step. Place the sopes on the lined baking sheet and place the baking sheet in the oven. Keep the sopes in the oven while you work on the remaining batches.  Storing the finished sopes in the oven should keep them warm while you finish cooking the rest. After you've finished cooking the remaining sopes, you can remove the entire batch from the oven. Cover the sopes with a clean, dry towel to keep them warm as you prepare the filling.
summary: Heat the oil. Fry the sopes. Drain the excess oil. Keep the sopes warm.