Problem: Article: Downshifting helps regulate the speed of the truck and is useful if the traffic slows down in. To downshift, press down on the clutch while engaging the brake and put your truck in the next lowest gear. Once it’s in gear, let off the clutch and press down on the gas to maintain your speed. You never really have to downshift into first gear because second gear doesn’t require high RPM. Unless you want to stall out, you need to put the truck into neutral whenever you want to come to a complete stop. To do this, press down on the clutch while letting off of the gas and push the stick into the center. Then, once the truck has been put in neutral, you can stop and start the truck’s momentum without stalling out. Pressing on the gas pedal in reverse can feel jerky and fast. Instead of pressing down on the gas in reverse, use the disengaged clutch and brake to control your truck. Slowly lift off the clutch with your left foot and tap on the brake with your right foot to control the truck. This trick will work unless you’re on a steep hill, in which case you may need to apply the gas pedal.
Summary: Downshift when you need to slow down. Put the stick shift into neutral when you stop. Use the brake instead of the gas when reversing.

Problem: Article: As a hotel manager, you rely on good staff members. This includes everyone from the desk clerk to the maids to the custodians. You want your guests to see efficient and helpful staff members who enjoy and are proud of their work. You need to be able to rely on your staff to do their jobs as expected, without excessive oversight. You should find out from the hotel owners or managers over you whether you have authority to fire and hire new staff members, if necessary. Maintain regular dialogue with your staff members. They need feedback about the quality of their work, both good and bad. You also need to communicate regularly with hotel staff about any changes or special events that may be coming up. Surprises are nice for guests, but not for employees. Remember that good communication goes both ways. Encourage staff members to speak to you, and listen to what they say. Staff should report any concerns they have or problems that they see throughout the hotel. This will help you correct things before the guests notice them. Realize that you cannot do everything by yourself. Decide which duties you can delegate to appropriate staff members and encourage them to work independently. Find the effective level between your personal involvement and over-supervision. For example, if your hotel includes a restaurant, you may not personally need to assign the work schedule for waitstaff. Delegate that task to a “head waiter” or allow the waitstaff to work as a team to develop a functioning schedule. You may still need to provide some oversight, but delegation is the key to higher productivity. Your hotel guests will expect a positive experience when they visit, and that comes from the staff working around them. As the manager, you need to foster enjoyment among your staff. Go beyond just keeping your staff well paid. Find ways to encourage positivity throughout your hotel. Some ideas might include:  Institute an incentive program for staff members with solutions to problems. Provide positive feedback whenever you can. Recognize staff members publicly for good work. Host occasional social events for your staff. If you want your hotel to improve overall, your staff should be encouraged to improve individually. Provide job-appropriate training opportunities. These might be workshops on improving customer relations or cooking classes for your restaurant staff. Talk with your staff to learn their needs. You can also research industry publications for additional ideas.  You should always provide adequate mentorship and training for new staff members. Providing opportunities for staff to learn and move up within the hotel promotes overall morale and helps you develop well-rounded employees.
Summary: Hire good people. Communicate regularly with staff. Delegate and encourage independence. Encourage positive morale. Provide continued training for staff.

Problem: Article: Have all the ingredients ready in advance, so you don't waste time at the grocery store Think of things that are easily manageable, and don't  require a lot of setup at the picnic grounds. You may all like fondue, but trying to get a fire going at the park may not be such a great idea. There are wonderful ones to be found at craft stores, gift stores (especially those that sell wine packages), even some specialty grocery stores carry them. Showing up with a nice bottle of wine and food wrapped in plastic bags from the grocery store is just not romantic! If your picnic is at the beach, make sure your blanket is big enough to keep the sand at bay, and that any chairs or cushions are sand- and water-proof. If you're going to a park, you might have a nice soft blanket, but also consider adding a waterproof tarp underneath. The grass may have been watered or damp. Cushions are nice to relax on if you have them. Some people like low chairs for comfort. Flowers, candles, even a pair of battery-powered speakers with nice music on your iPod can all set a wonderfully romantic mood. No boom-boxes, please. The idea is to keep it intimate, not start a block party. " As poet Robert Burns said so famously back in 1785, "The best-laid schemes o' mice an' men gang aft agley," and it is just as true now as it was then. Plan ahead, and you'll not be scurrying for shelter.  Just in case it gets cool, have a couple sweaters nearby. Just in case it rains, have an umbrella. Just in case the weather gets bad before you get there, have a backup plan. This is romance we're talking about here—showing up in cutoffs and a t-shirt may be great for an impromptu day at the beach, but if you're putting effort into building a special afternoon or evening, make it something to remember.
Summary: Plan your meal in advance. Prepare foods that you all like. Get a basket. Furnish based on the setting  Bring the romance. Think about "just in case. Dress nicely.

Problem: Article: Use a plastic cutting surface to avoid contaminating a wooden cutting board. Brush the grill with cooking oil, and preheat it to a medium high temperature. Allow the grill to get thoroughly heated. Take care not to let the grill get too hot, or you'll end up with charred steak that's raw on the inside. Cook it for for approximately 4 minutes on the first side. Use tongs to flip them over after the first side has grill marks and has formed a brown crust. Grill the other side for an additional 4 minutes.
Summary:
Cut the steak into serving sized portions. Prepare the grill. Place the steaks on the grill surface. Remove the steaks from the grill and allow them to rest for 3 minutes.