In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Stand the bulb up so that it is resting on the trimmed root end. Steady it with your non-dominant hand while slicing it in half lengthwise with your other hand.  Use a sharp, sturdy kitchen knife with a smooth blade. Make sure that the bulb is cut cleanly and perfectly in half from top to bottom. Cut a wedge-shaped piece from the top center of each half down through the bottom to free the core. Use your fingers to pick the core out. Discard once removed. It is not generally cooked or used for other dishes. The cut side of each half should face down. The cut side is flat, so it'll be easier to hold the fennel still with the flat side against the cutting surface. If you have the rounded outer portion of the fennel facing down, it will rock back and forth as you attempt to cut it, creating choppy, uneven pieces. Each sliver should be about 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) thick.  The slices should be perpendicular to the fibers of the fennel bulb. Use your non-dominant hand to hold the bulb still as you cut it. Cut carefully and mind your fingers to avoid accidentally cutting yourself.
Summary: Cut the bulb in half. Remove the core. Place the bulb half on the cutting board. Slice thin, perpendicular slivers.

Asking open-ended questions will open the other person up and help you understand their point of view. Acknowledge their feelings and listen to what they have to say, then respond by asking them questions about that require more than a one-word answer. Focus your questions on how they feel and what you can do to prevent arguments in the future.  You can say something like, "So how did the experience make you feel?" You can say something like, “I get why you would be angry. What would you prefer me to do in the future?” Practice active listening and avoid interrupting the other person. Concentrate on what they are saying rather than thinking about how you're going to respond. The more that you listen to them, the more that you'll understand their point of view.  Understanding the other person's point of view may help you realize that your anger was misplaced and that they really meant no offense. Active listening takes practice. Don't beat yourself up if you struggle with it at first. Just try your best to listen to what the other person is saying and take mental notes. High emotions can make people irrational. After you listen to the person, try to take a step back from your emotions and look at the argument from a third person's perspective. This may help you see their point of view and may assist you in understanding why they may be angry. Don't look at the argument from your perspective or their perspective. Rather, pretend that you just walked in on the argument as a stranger. What does it look like to you? Many times arguments arise out of miscommunication. Taking someone’s argument and saying it back to them will let the person know that you’re actively listening to them and care about how they feel. It will also allow them the opportunity to explain their side of things and can prevent miscommunication.  You can say something like, "So what you're saying is that you don't like the way my friends talk to you. Is that right?" If you rephrase their side of the argument incorrectly, that's okay! Give them a chance to re-explain themselves. Sometimes in an argument, people tend to meet anger with anger. This will only escalate things and make them worse. Instead, let the other person know when they cross the line and are hurting your feelings, rather than getting angry and yelling.  You can say something like “Ouch, that hurts my feelings. Do you really mean what you just said?” Make sure to use “I” statements when you express your feelings. This will help to prevent the person from becoming defensive. Try saying, “I feel hurt when I don’t get a say in these matters.”
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One-sentence summary -- Ask open-ended questions. Listen to the other person. Look at the argument in the third person. Rephrase their side of the argument. Be honest about your feelings.

Problem: Article: While the chocolate or chocolate mixture is still melting, stir in a few spoonfuls of peanut butter until the mixture is smooth again. This will add a delicious hint of peanut butter to your finished chocolate bars. Sprinkle a little finely ground sea salt over your chocolate bars immediately after pouring them into the molds. The salt will add a little more complexity to your bars, as well as enhancing the deliciously pure chocolate flavor. In a dry frying pan, lightly toast some peanuts, almonds, coconut, or whatever other types of nut you like. Scatter them over the bottom of your chocolate molds before pouring in your chocolate for an extra nutty crunch when biting in your finished chocolate bars. Finely cut up a few chunks of your dried fruit of choice and place one or two pieces into each chocolate mold. This will help balance out the richness of your chocolate, as well as adding a freshness to cut through some of the sweetness. Apricots, cherries, cranberries, or figs would all be excellent additions to your chocolate bars. Make sure not to use anything with a high water content, as this can cause your chocolate to seize and become unworkable.
Summary:
Mix peanut butter into the melted chocolate for some subtle nuttiness. Add some sea salt for a sweet and salty taste. Mix in some toasted nuts for an extra crunch. Add some dried fruit to your chocolate for a tangy chew.