In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Whenever you make a request or you need to ask for something, start by saying “please.” That way, it doesn’t sound like you’re demanding the other person to do things for you. Once someone completes the task that you asked them to do, respond by saying “thank you” so the other person knows you’re grateful for what they just did.  For example, you may say, “Can you please hand me that book?” Once they hand you the book, say, “Thank you.” Say “thank you” whenever someone helps you in a small way, such as a person ringing you up at a store or a person taking your order at a restaurant. If someone says “thank you” to you, respond with “you’re welcome” to stay polite. If you’re getting together with someone and you haven’t met before, introduce yourself by name and ask them what their name is. When they say their name, repeat it so you have a better chance at remembering it later on. Offer your hand for a handshake and use a firm grip, but not so firm that you hurt the other person.  For example, you can say, “Hi, my name is James. What’s yours?” Different cultures and countries have different manners when it comes to introductions, so make sure you’re familiar with the etiquette where you are. If you’re with another person and you run into somebody you know, be sure to introduce them to one another if they haven’t met before. For example, you may say, “Hi John, this is Melissa. Melissa, this is John.” to other people without interrupting them. When another person starts talking, make eye contact with them and pay attention to what they’re saying so you can carry on the conversation. Avoid trying to talk over them or cutting them off since you’ll come across as rude. Once the person is done speaking, respond to what they just said so they know you were listening to what they were telling you. If you and another person start talking at the same time, stop and ask them to continue to show that you care about what they have to say. Inappropriate language can come across as rude, especially when you use it in public conversation. Do your best to try and eliminate curse words from your vocabulary while you’re talking with other people. Rather than saying the word, try to find a replacement or just pause during your conversation to recollect your thoughts and plan out what you’re going to say.  For example, you may use the words “dang” or “darn” in place of harsher curse words. You may also find more descriptive adjectives in place of bad words. For example, instead of saying something is “f***ing great,” you may say it was “amazing” instead.
Summary: Use “please” and “thank you” when you’re asking for something. Introduce yourself by name when you meet someone for the first time. Listen Avoid using bad language.

Problem: Article: To create a more durable rug, you will need to work with two skeins of yarn at the same time. Treat the two strands as one as you make your stitches. Use an adjustable knot called a slip knot. Make 21 chain stitches to provide your rug with a foundation. Work 40 single crochets into this foundational chain.  Make your first single crochet into the second chain stitch away from your hook after you complete the foundational chain. Single crochet 20 times down one side of the chain. Single crochet another 20 times down the other side of the chain. Make the second round by working another single crochet into each of the 40 stitches completed in the previous round.  Increase twice at both the starting and finishing ends of your first round. To make one increase, chain stitch once. To make two increases, simply chain stitch twice. The third round will essentially be the same as the second. Work another series of single crochets into the all of the stitches of the previous round, including the increases, until you travel around the entire perimeter of the piece. For this round, you need to increase three times at both ends. To increase three times, make three chain stitches. For rounds four, five, six, seven, and eight, single crochet once into each of the stitches from the previous row, including the increases.  Increase at both ends for each round. Continue adding an extra increase for each round.  Round four gets four increases. Round five gets five increases. Round six gets six increases. Round seven gets seven increases. Round eight gets eight increases.   Note that if the rug begins to seem too loose or floppy, you can reduce the number of increases you use at the ends of each round. Change colors before making the ninth round. After you do, make another five rounds using the same pattern: single crochet once into each stitch of the previous round.  Continue adding increases at the ends of each round.  Round nine gets nine increases. Round 10 gets 10 increases. Round 11 gets 11 increases. Round 12 gets 12 increases. Round 13 gets 13 increases.   Note that if the rug begins to seem too loose or floppy, you can reduce the number of increases you use at the ends of each round. To change the color, cut the yarn you are currently working with, leaving a tail 3 inches (7.6 cm) long. Slip this end through the back of the next stitch, turn the rug around halfway, and begin single stitching your next round with the new color. Tie the next color onto the crochet hook using a slipknot. When you reach the tail from your previous color after working your way around, weave it into the new color as you make your next stitches. Change colors a third time after finishing round 13. Afterward, make another five rounds by single crocheting into each stitch of the previous rounds, including the increases.  Continue adding increases at the ends of each round.  Round 14 gets 14 increases. Round 15 gets 15 increases. Round 16 gets 16 increases. Round 17 gets 17 increases. Round 18 gets 18 increases.   Note that if the rug begins to seem too loose or floppy, you can reduce the number of increases you use at the ends of each round. Switch your yarn color one final time. Make another six rounds using the same method of single crocheting once into each stitch of the previous rounds.  Continue adding increases at the ends of each round.  Round 19 gets 19 increases. Round 20 gets 20 increases. Round 21 gets 21 increases. Round 22 gets 22 increases. Round 23 gets 23 increases. Round 24 gets 24 increases.   Note that if the rug begins to seem too loose or floppy, you can reduce the number of increases you use at the ends of each round. e last row. Even out the edge by making a slip stitch into each stitch of the final round. Cut the yarn so that a 3 inch (7.6 cm) tail hangs off the edge of the rug. With a loop still on your hook, grab this tail and pull it through the loop, tightening the loop over it. This will create a knot and tie off your project. Use a darning needle to weave the remaining end into the underside of the rug to hide it.
Summary:
Use two strands of yarn. Tie the two pieces of yarn onto the hook. Chain stitch and single crochet your first round. Single crochet the second round and increase. Single crochet the third round and increase. Repeat this pattern for five more rounds. Change colors before continuing. Change colors after another five rounds. Change colors before completing the final six rounds.  over the last row. Tie off the end.