Q: If you don't know someone very well, it can be hard to determine if they're being sarcastic. However, this can also mean that they're less likely to joke or use sarcasm with you. People you're familiar with or joke with often are more likely to use sarcasm, so keep this in mind. People tend to avoid sarcasm in professional situations. Exaggerated remarks are often a sign of sarcasm, especially if the person is responding to an obvious question. For example, you might say, "You probably don't want to pull an extra shift, do you?" The person may sarcastically respond with, "Yes! There's nothing I'd love more than to pull a double on my day off." People use sarcasm to deal with a variety of situations, but you'll probably notice more sarcasm after something bad happens or someone makes a mistake. Someone might make a sarcastic comment after another person points out the obvious.  If something annoying happens, they might say, "That's just what I need right now." If something expected happens, they may reply, "Who would have thought!" If a person makes a mistake, they might say, "Oh, really good job!" If someone points out something obvious, the person may say, "Wow. Did you figure that out for yourself?" Most sarcastic comments are condescending, judgemental, or not meant to be taken literally. Think about how their comment made you feel. Sarcasm usually makes you look or feel foolish. For example, someone might tell their sloppy partner, "I just love getting to put your things back where they belong. How else would you be able to then toss them on the floor?"
A: Expect sarcasm from friends rather than strangers. Pay attention to overly positive or negative language. Listen for sarcasm in stressful or tense situations. Determine if the person is being critical.

Article: Clean food preparation surfaces - such as cutting boards and countertops - with a disinfecting spray or hot, soapy water. Wash all dishes and utensils thoroughly, and do not overlook surfaces like the sink or refrigerator shelves and handles in general kitchen cleaning. E. coli bacteria can be transmitted through fecal matter (including dirty diapers), so maintaining a clean toilet and bathroom sink can be essential to preventing E. coli poisoning. Wash all surfaces (including the toilet flush mechanism, sink handles, and door knobs) with antibacterial soaps or wipes designed to kill E. coli bacteria. Always wash hands thoroughly with soap and water before and after handling food, after using the restroom or changing a diaper, and after handling animals. Encourage others to do the same by reminding kids to wash hands after using the toilet or before eating food.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Keep the kitchen clean. Maintain a clean bathroom. Wash your hands.

Problem: Article: . Eyes often get puffy, sore, or dull because of insufficient sleep. Eight hours is generally a good standard for how much sleep you should aim to get at night, but requirements vary somewhat with age. Vitamins C, E, A, and Zinc all contribute to eye health. For more of these vitamins eat oranges, mangoes, strawberries, carrots, peaches, nuts, seeds, papaya, and spinach. For zinc, eat turkey, chicken, yogurt, and fortified cereals. Water keeps your skin hydrated, healthy, and young looking. Conversely, refrain from drinking too much alcohol. Alcohol will dehydrate you. Hydrating cream can also keep the skin around your eyes looking young, for much the same reason. Look after the delicate skin under your eye; don't use drying soap or rub abrasively. Use clean cotton balls and a non-abrasive cleanser to maintain your eyes. To maintain circulation, occasionally massage the skin around your eyes. Do small circles around the inner edge of your eye.  Work your way out toward your temples, then down the side of your face to your jaw. Repeat for full effect.
Summary: Get adequate sleep Maintain good nutrition. Drink eight glasses of water daily. Keep your skin clean. Massage the skin under your eyes.

Q: Or use your computer, if that works better. This is the first thing you need to channel a character -- a blank canvas. It can be the name of a person you know, a person you read about, or just something that randomly pops into your head. Under the name, start making a list, ask yourself questions like: Who is this person? How does he/she look like? Does this person have any siblings, if yes then who? Allow the character to form in your mind, see the character in your head, become the character. What is it like when the character wakes up in the morning? Does he/she go to work or school? How does he/she feel about his family? What does he/she like to have for lunch? All of these details add up to a life. When you are done with the list, read through it and hopefully, you will be able to place this character in a scenario, that might spark the idea for a story… maybe just one detail you came up with can spark your interest in an entire story. Surprisingly, this game is a great way to cut yourself out of writer's block. Start with any random sentence, for example, "One day there was a girl named Destiny" then you continue the story with "and then" after every sentence. "And then she met a guy named Daniel. And then she found out he was a vampire" etc. That might not be how you write a story, but, the deeper you get, you end up finding a plot. Create tons of info about your main character -- why is her hair so short when all of the other girls have long plaits? Her hair was like that too, but an evil man tried to cut her neck in a chase and she ducked, her hair flying up, causing him to slice it, instead.
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Get a paper and a pen or a pencil. Write down a name, the first name that comes to mind, at the top of the page. Ask questions about the person. Let the character develop. Try to visualize the life of the character. Look over what you've written. Play the "and then" game. Write a backstory about your main character.