Problem: Article: Making small talk with people don't know very well is one of the hardest parts of new friendships. To get to talking, simply make a comment on what's around the both of you or the occasion. Talk about your teacher's droning voice, or how you can't believe that cute person in homeroom is wearing that outfit. It doesn't have to be much – the conversation will get better and better from there. Even "Man, I love this song!" can get the ice breaking. When the two of you start singing at the top of your lungs, it's an immediate bonding moment. To get the ball rolling even further, start asking the person or people you're talking to the open-ended question that they can't just answer with a "yes" or "no," as one-word answers will stop any conversation in its tracks. What do they think of the big event coming up? Who do they know that's coming? Ask people what their plans are for the weekend. If something seems appropriate for you to join, you can express interest in the activity and see if they extend an invitation. If not, you must take a call about whether you should put yourself on the line and explicitly ask to come. Be careful about always tagging along -- it can annoy some people. When's the last time someone looked you in the eye, smiled, and asked, 'How are you?' and actually meant it? A genuine listener is pretty hard to come by, especially these days when everyone's eyes are attached to their phones. When they're talking, give them your attention. They'll feel it and appreciate it. Being interested in another person is one of the best ways to show someone you like them and make them feel like they matter. Even if they're just complaining about their mom, support them. Help them laugh about it. Everyone needs a shoulder from time to time, and you could be that shoulder. In addition to getting people feeling good about themselves, compliments are a great ice breaker, too. "Hey, I love those shoes! Where did you get them?" is an easy way to start a conversation. It could be one of the highlights of their day. Who knows? Think about your friends. Which ones do you associate with positivity and which with negativity? It probably doesn't take you too long to come up with your answer. Here's a heads up: you want to be associated with positivity, and giving compliments is a way to do just that. You have a lot of friends now. Once you have them on your side, the main battle is going to be making time for them. If you have a set schedule, great. Monday is for your choir friends, Tuesday is for soccer, and so forth. Just make sure if you haven't seen a friend in a while to give them a call! This is the main downside to being friends with everyone – they all want a piece of your time. If it starts to burn you out, don't ignore it. Take some time to yourself and refuel. Your real friends will be patient and there when you're ready.
Summary: Remark on your surroundings or the occasion. Ask open-ended questions. Listen genuinely. Use compliments. Make time for them.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: There are loads of websites out there that claim to get you free Wii Points if you just give them your information, complete some surveys, or complete their offers. Many of them (if not all) aren't legit. Be cautious before doing anything--you don't want to get your identity stolen. Prizerebel and Rewards1 are two sites that claim to be able to do this. If the information you're garnering off the internet is confusing and spammy, ask friends or family if they have any experience with this. If you do wind up tempted into action by these websites, be sure to have an extra email address just for spam. You're going to start getting loads of it. What's more, don't give them any important information about yourself. Fill in the fields in a believable, but fake manner. A new email address can be obtained in seconds and can be from any webmail provider. If you've found a site that looks like it'll deliver what you're looking for, complete the registration process with your fake email and information. Once you've done that, you can start exploring, looking for the deals you're interested in. Complete the offers and surveys according to the descriptions and sit back. It may take a few minutes. After you accrue enough points, go to their available prizes and exchange your points for codes. The codes will then be emailed to your spam email address.

SUMMARY: Do some research. Get a junk email address. Sign up.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Get into a comfortable position on the ground. Extend the leg you want to stretch out in front of you. Bend the knee slightly upward. Keep your other leg out in front, or pulled up closer to you—whatever’s most comfortable. Reach forward with both of your hands and lightly grasp your foot just below your toes. Gently pull back on your foot so that you have to flex it as much as you can toward your body.  Your toes should point back toward your body, but don't pull so much that it hurts. You can also use an exercise band or towel wrapped around the ball of your foot instead of your hands. You should feel your calf stretching, but it should not be painful. Hold the position for twenty seconds, making sure to breathe while you do the stretch.  Return to the original position when you’re done, and repeat with the other leg. Repeat two or three times for each leg. Isometric exercises are based on resisting forces. To do an isometric calf stretch, start in the same position as a normal seated calf stretch. When you pull back on the ball of your foot, use your calf muscles to try and straighten your leg, but don’t actually move it.  The force of your hands should be enough to keep your leg from straightening. Don’t push or pull so hard that it hurts.
Summary:
Sit on the ground with your legs outstretched. Pull on the ball of your foot. Hold the position. Try an isometric variation.