Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Anticipate your friend's reaction. Plan out what you'll say. Try to think of it as an opportunity to comfort, rather than a burden.

Answer: Regardless of who does the firing, your friend will probably feel hurt and embarrassed for losing the job and may say things out of anger to anyone who will listen. The fact that a friend is doing the firing, though, will obviously complicate the matter. If you don't want to lose the friendship, you need to go into the process understanding that your friend might blame you, and prepare to deal with that response. Imagine the worst or most hurtful thing your friend might throw at you in anger. Assume this will be said and don't take it personally. Consider writing a script and memorizing it. Stick to the script. Don't use the confrontation as the time to struggle for words. Lay out the course of action as succinctly and honestly as you possibly can. You need to lay out the case just as you would any other employee.  If a boss told you to fire your friend, it's ok to pass the buck. Present the reasons as honestly as possible for the firing and offer your sympathy to your friend. Even if you agree with your boss's rationale, it's probably not the time to voice it: "It's not my call to make. I wish it could be some other way, but my hands are tied."  If your friend has done something unethical or harmful for the company and it's your decision to terminate their employment for the good of the company, focus on the other employees to whom you owe as much as to your friend: "We go way back, and you're my friend, but it can't work this way. I have to think about all my other employees, too. If I don't listen to them, this business could fall apart."  If your friend is underperforming or unsuited to the role assigned, focus on the conversation as a favor and an opportunity to succeed elsewhere, rather than a failure: "I want to see somewhere you'll be happy and your talents can be used like they deserve to be used. I'm sorry that place can't be here." At least your friend doesn't have to be fired by a jerk who doesn't care about their feelings. Approach the task as an unfortunate opportunity to use your knowledge of your friend to make the termination process as smooth and as painless as possible.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Make demand on the defendant. Report the defendant’s nonpayment to the small claims court. Get a writ of execution. Garnish the defendant’s wages. Attach the debtor’s bank account.

Answer: When you win a case in court, you do not automatically receive the money. What you get immediately is an order from the judge that the defendant owes you the money. You need to work with the defendant to collect. Some defendants, after losing the case, will acknowledge that they owe the money and will readily pay you, to get the matter over with. You may just need to send a notice so the defendant knows where to send the money. In some small claims courts, the court will keep jurisdiction of your case as long as the debt remains unpaid. If the defendant refuses to pay, the court may consider this a form of contempt and issue additional fines or even imprison the defendant until he or she agrees to pay. In many courts, in order to enforce payment of a judgment, you need to get an order called a “writ of execution.” This is an additional order from the court that specifically orders your local sheriff to make certain collection efforts on your behalf. To learn the procedure for getting a writ of execution, ask the clerk of the small claims court for the proper form to file. If the defendant refuses to pay voluntarily, and if he or she has a steady job, you can deliver the writ of execution to the local sheriff and ask the sheriff to garnish the defendant’s wages. The sheriff will deliver the writ to the defendant’s employer and order the defendant’s employer to pay a portion of the defendant’s pay check directly to you until the debt is fully paid. State law generally sets limits of about 20-25% on the amount that you can get from a defendant’s pay check. In some courts, depending on the amount of money that the defendant has available in the bank, you can have the sheriff use your writ of execution to attachment the account. The sheriff will order the bank to remove the money and pay you to pay the judgment. To do this, you’ll need to know the name and branch address of the bank or other financial institution used by the defendant.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Ask your parents if you can build a fort. Find a room to build your fort. Find two chairs, a bedsheet, and lots of pillows. Move the chairs against a wall. Turn the chairs so that they are facing each other. Place a bedsheet on top of the chairs. Add some walls to your fort using pillows.

Answer: Your mom or dad may not mind if you build a fort in your bedroom, but he or she may get mad if you build a fort in the living room. Ask your mom and dad if you can use and move the chairs, blankets, and pillows to build your fort. The more furniture, the better. That way, you will not have to move so much around. Make sure that the room you are in has a few chairs. The pillows and chairs will be used to make the base of the fort, and the bed sheet will be used to make the roof. The chairs will help hold up the ceiling of your fort, and the wall will be the back of your fort.  You can also use a sofa instead of a wall. You can put the chairs in front of the sofa or behind it. If you cannot find a sofa and if there is no room against the wall for some chairs, you can use a dresser or even a closet instead. Just make sure that you do not build your fort against the door of the room. If something happens, you won't be able to get out, or no one will be able to help you. The chairs can be as far or as close to each other as you want. You can have them close enough so that you and a friend can sit between them. You can also have them far enough so that you can lay down between them. The chair seats will make shelves and tables for your fort. Make sure that the bed sheet is covering the backrests of the chairs. If the blanket is slipping off, you can tie it to the chairs using a piece of ribbon or string. You can use sofa or armchair pillows, or you can use the pillows from your bed. Lean the pillows against the chair legs on the outside of your fort.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Become aware of your surroundings. Slow down. Change your routine. Pay attention to calm moments. Leave yourself a reminder. Focus on the task at hand. Meditate

Answer:
Stop rushing through life and letting your mind get stuck in the past. Instead, take in everything around you, whether it is feats of nature or man-made creations. Make a conscious effort to pay attention to each aspect of your present life. For example, take a walk and look at everything around you. If you are outside, look at the trees, the ground, and all the scenery. Feel the air on your skin. If you are inside, pay attention to the color of the walls, what sounds you hear from others in your area, or how the floor feels under your feet. This will help you stay focused on the present and be mindful of your current surroundings. People often speed through life as they rush from one moment to another. Make yourself slow down and enjoy everything you do, even if it's boring. For example, pay attention to your actions when you get a snack. Grab a handful of grapes and consciously look at them. Notice their shape and size. Eat one and pay attention to the flavors. Enjoy the burst of sweetness on your tongue and the sustenance the fruit is giving you. It's okay not to be thrilled with everything that happens to you every day. If you are doing a project at work that you don't like or have an obligation you don't enjoy, that's okay. Instead of rushing past it, think about what you are doing each day and experience it. One way you can get stuck in the past without knowing it is to get stuck in a routine. Maybe you do the same thing the same way every day or at the same time every week. While routine can be comforting, it can make you feel stuck and forget about the present all together. Instead, change up your routine. Walk a different way to the bus stop or drive a different way to work.  Even making subtle changes can help you break out. Change what you eat every day. Incorporate newly learned words into your vocabulary every day. Anything that can make you take notice of what you do on a daily basis will help you live in the now instead of the past or future.  If you don't want to or can't change your routine, become more mindful of your actions during your routine. Take note of how the oatmeal you eat every morning tastes or what the trees look like out the window on the way to work. There are points in almost every day where you might have to wait for something. You could be in line at the supermarket or waiting at a red light in your car. During these moments, resist the urge to look at your phone and instead notice things around you. Become mindful of your surroundings instead of wasting time grumbling about how you wish the line was shorter or the light would change.  These are great moments to take in simple, small things in your present life. Avoid using your phone to pass the time. Instead, look around you at other people in line or in cars around you. Smile at someone or strike up a conversation with the person behind you in line. Keep trying things until you find the best way for you to stay in the present moment. In order to keep thinking about being present, especially when you first start, you may need a reminder. Tie a string around your wrist, paint one nail a bright pink color, or wear your watch upside down. Let the object serve as a reminder. Every time you see the reminder object, take a few seconds to focus on the sounds, smells, and sights around you. Take stock of how you feel and what you are doing. This will help you stay focused on your current situation and not dwell on the past or future. Instead of mindlessly doing something, take the time to do something well. Let yourself be drawn into a writing assignment for school, a project at work, or your chores around the house. Engross yourself to the point where the thoughts of the past and the future fall away.  This is easier if you don't multi-task. Multi-tasking can make you lose track of what you are doing and start thinking about other things, such as finishing the tasks or moving on to a different one. Try doing things slower. This will help you focus your attention on your actions in the present. . One of the best ways to focus on the now is to meditate. The goal of mediation is to push everything else aside, including fears about the past and future, and focus on the exact moment you are meditating.  Start by taking deep breaths in and out, focusing on the action. Push everything else out of you head and focus on the sound of your breathing. Eventually, everything else will fade away. Complete mediation takes time and practice. Don't give up if you don't experience that "zen" moment immediately, or even after a few months. Keep practicing and you will eventually begin to reap the (major) benefits of meditation.