Problem: Article: Before attempting this method, make sure you have an acceptable place to ash. An ashtray is preferable, but in the absence of one you should ash in the sink, in a cup, on asphalt, or a surface that can be easily cleaned. Avoid ashing on wood, carpet, tile, or cloth as these will be stained and/or burned. The cigarette should be firmly held at a point where the middle finger acts as the fulcrum. Your middle finger will hold it in place, keeping it firm so it doesn’t move while being flicked. Your grip on the cigarette shouldn’t be too rough otherwise you might split it in half. once or multiple times to get rid of ash. Press down firmly on the filter with the pad of your thumb with your index and middle finger holding the cigarette in place. The tip of the cigarette will shake so the ash falls below.
Summary: Watch where you ash. Hold your cigarette steadily between your index and middle finger. Flick downward

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Don’t make any decisions out of anger. Make sure you are able to separate yourself from your emotions before coming to a decision about what you would like to do next.  You could make a list of all the reasons you would like to rectify things with your friend, then make another list of all the reasons you would like to end the friendship. Examine the lists side by side to help you make your decision. You could also spend some time writing in a journal about your feelings. Writing helps you clarify your emotions and can help you come to a decision.  Imagine your life without this person in it. Think about how ending the friendship would impact your life for better and for worse. You may lose some mutual friends, you may still see them frequently and feel uncomfortable in their presence, or you may feel relieved that you won’t have to deal with them anymore. Rather than ending the friendship, you could decide to put some distance between you and the other person. It doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing relationship. Putting some distance between you and your friend does not necessarily require a conversation and can happen naturally.  For example, you could decide to remain friendly with this person at work or school, but decide to stop hanging out with them outside that environment. You could decide to stop texting or calling as frequently. You could spend more time hanging out with other friends, especially those in a different social circle. You could make new friends by taking up new hobbies or activities. Instead of deciding to end the friendship, you could suggest to your friend that the two of you decide to take a break from each other for a while. You could agree on an amount of time you keep your distance from each other, and then reevaluate your decision in a few weeks or months.  You could say, "Chris, maybe it's best that we keep our distance from each other for a little bit. We were pretty mad, and there's probably still some hard feelings. So why don't we cool off, then talk again in a few months?" Agree to talk again after the time has elapsed. You can then see if your feelings have changed towards each other. If they haven't, it may be time to end the friendship. If you decide to end your friendship, be respectful and talk to your friend about it. Don’t “ghost” them or ignore them. It will probably be an uncomfortable conversation, but talking to them about your decision is the responsible thing to do.  Acknowledge their feelings. You could say, “I know you might be upset to hear this, but after our fight, I’ve done a lot of thinking, and I realize that I don’t want to be friends anymore.”  Apologize for your role in the fight, even if you have made the decision to end the friendship. It shows that you accept responsibility for your behavior, and can help make things easier down the road if the two of you need to interact with each other. Take the high road no matter what.  Don't say bad things about that person and don't listen to anything bad about him or her either.  Saying bad things or encouraging bad gossip just keeps things churning. You could say, "We had our differences, and I moved on.  I don't want to discuss it right now.” Ending a friendship can be painful even if it was time for it to end. Be gentle with yourself and allow yourself to grieve.  Allow yourself to express your emotions. Grief can make you feel sad, drained, detached, exhausted, angry, anxious, guilty and more. Feel what you feel without judgment. Suppressing your feelings will not help you move on.  Practice self-care. Self-care are things you can do to help improve your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Self-care looks different for everyone, so take some time to think about things you enjoy that help you feel better. For example, you may like to be out in nature, work out, sing, or have coffee with a friend.

SUMMARY: Take some time to think about it. Consider pulling back from your friend. Consider taking a break instead. Break up kindly. Avoid gossiping about your friend. Grieve your loss.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: It's best to have the conversation in person, especially if the guy is a friend. This way, you can make sure there's no confusion and address any questions he might have. Make sure you pick a solid time and place to talk.  There is no good time to tell someone you're not interested, as the conversation will always be somewhat sad. However, you  may not want to tell the guy right before a stressful work or school day. You may want to wait for, say, a weekend when he's not busy. Pick a place that does not seem date-like. Going out to breakfast, for example, may feel like a date. Instead, you could tell him you want to talk to him and invite him to a non-romantic public place, like a low-key coffee shop. While face-to-face is usually ideal, in some cases it's not the best idea. If the guy has been aggressively pursuing you and making you uncomfortable, send a text rejection. You can email him or text him you're not interested. This will save you from dealing with a potential outburst on his end. You should only do this if you feel the guy will get hostile. In most cases, it's best to talk face-to-face. It can be nerve-racking to spill your feelings to someone, so spend some time thinking about your words. You can even write down your feelings and then read over your notes to try to figure out how to best phrase your feelings. Try practicing saying your words a few times before meeting up with him. This way, you can deliver the news in a calm, collected fashion. You want to be direct, but not brutal. Make it clear you're not interested in him romantically, but that you still value him. Romantic rejection is always hard, so try to reject him kindly.  Start off with a compliment that does not sound flirtatious. Say something like "I do think you're a really nice person, but..." or "I have fun hanging out with you, but..." Then, quickly let the guy know you're not interested. For example, "But I just don't see you as more than a friend. I'm sorry." You can give a reason if you want, such as "I'm not looking for a relationship right now" or "I think we would want different things out of a relationship." Sometimes, there may be a specific reason you're rejecting someone. However, it's not always best to be brutally honest. If you don't know this person well, they're unlikely to change troublesome behaviors just because you ask them to and it may result in them getting hostile. For example, if you don't want to go on a second date with a guy because he talked too much, this information may not be worth sharing.
Summary:
Choose a good time and place to talk. Think about texting him if you're worried about a hostile reaction. Plan what you want to say. Be honest and direct. Withhold some information, if necessary.