Article: Sometimes the hardest part is breaking the ice; then the rest is smooth sailing. For example,  attempt to shake someone’s hand first, say hello to someone first, or go up to someone and introduce yourself. It’s normal to fear approaching someone you don’t know because you may bother him or her. However, people tend to enjoy talking with strangers, both the person initiating conversations and the person being approached. You may make someone’s day! Smiling helps break any tension between you and the person you're talking to. Smiling with a twinkle in your eye allows you to appear open and welcoming. When you feel tense or nervous, smile and tell yourself it’ll be okay. Don't forget, the person you’re speaking with  may be nervous like you. Smiling can make both you and the person you’re talking to feel more at ease. While going up to someone on the subway and introducing yourself may be a bit odd, introducing yourself to someone at a party, business or networking event is completely appropriate. When you introduce yourself, give a little information about yourself that is context-appropriate. For instance, if you’re at a party, introduce yourself and say who you know. If you’re at a business or networking event, introduce yourself and say what company/specialty you are associated.  To strangers or friends of friends at a social function, say, “Hi, I’m Ana. I’m friends with Svetlana. Did she invite you, too?” To business colleagues, say, “Hello, I’m Pedro. I work in marketing. What department do you work at?” Generally, people love to receive compliments. If you want to break the ice and make someone feel good, pay a compliment. Keep compliments sincere and not fake for the sake of trying to impress someone. If you want to start a conversation, you can follow up on your compliment, such as, “I really like your jacket, where did you get it?” or “That’s a great painting, did you paint it?” While compliments can be nice, they can also reach a creepy level when pursued heavily, overly-repeated, or overly-given. Stick with one compliment. Asking a question is a great way to an “in” with conversation. If you’re new to a gym, ask where the locker room is, or where you can find a towel, or what exercise class is best. If you’re buying a gift for someone, ask a stranger her opinion on an item. Even asking small questions to people you don’t know can help you boost your confidence in being around strangers. You can ask questions to get to know someone, too.  Some standard questions to say when you first meet someone are, “Where are you from?” or “What do you do for a living/what do you study in school?” or “What do you do for fun?” For more help in asking questions, check out How to Ask Open Ended Questions. There are lots of things that can unite strangers, from working at the same company, sharing a vegetarian diet, having a dog or cat, and living in the same neighborhood. Capitalize on these similarities and strike up a conversation. It feels good to connect with someone you share similarities with, and who knows, maybe you’ll make a new friend.  If you see someone else with a dog while you’re outside with your own dog, you can stop and ask about the dog. Often people who love animals love to talk about their pets and relate with other people who have a pet. You may notice someone’s shirt that’s from the same university you attended, or see someone wearing a sweatshirt that supports the same sports team you love. Ask “When did you go to university?”, “What did you study? and “What activities did you participated in while at school?” There’s plenty to connect you!
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Make a move. Smile. Introduce yourself. Pay a compliment. Ask a question. Connect on a common bond.
Article: Once you have set the traps, check on them at least every several days. Promptly clean up any mice if they get caught in your trap to prevent the dead mice from scaring away others. Your traps could also give off a foul smell as the mouse decomposes and spread disease if you wait too long to check. Pick up the mousetrap with a plastic bag and either throw it away or throw the mouse out of the trap and into the garbage can. Avoid touching or handling the mouse with your hands, as dead rodents can carry diseases.  After disposing of the mouse, clean your mousetrap of any fur or blood if it's reusable. If you used a humane trap and the mouse is still alive, set it free as far away from your home as you can manage.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Check the traps regularly. Dispose of the mouse quickly.
Article: A compliment from your interviewer is usually a good sign, especially if it pertains to something specific about your career experience or cover letter. Watch out for overly vague compliments like, “Well you're very well qualified for this position.”  While it's not likely to be fake or underhanded, this kind of praise is so general that it doesn't reflect much regarding the interviewer's attitude toward you. If an interviewer finds your answers to the warm-up questions smoothly handled and intriguing, he or she might shift into more complicated and specific questions to see how you acquit yourself. When fielding a tough question, don't rush to say the first thing you can think of.  Instead, take a few moments to contemplate your answer before responding.  Your interviewer will take this as a sign of sincerity and thoughtfulness, and your answer will benefit from the extra consideration. Although it can be tempting, try to not read too much into any single thing the interviewer says.  Pay more attention to the overall flow and feel of the interview, and not just to one or two seemingly negative or obscure phrases.  For example, just because the interviewer says, “I'm eager to speak with you more,” or, “Let me show you the office you'll be working in,” doesn't mean you're a shoo-in.  Often times these phrases are merely polite platitudes which your interviewer repeats to all candidates.  If the interviewer says something like, "Don't take it personally if you don't get this job," or, “We're interviewing many more candidates,” you should probably manage your expectations regarding this particular job.  Don't lose hope completely, but keep trudging along on the job trail and looking for more opportunities. Listen to the flow of conversation and watch how your interviewer responds to your answers.  If the interviewer interrupts your replies, it probably denotes boredom or lack of interest. Try making your responses more concise and see if your interviewer stops interrupting.  If that doesn't work, focus on remembering the questions you've been asked so you can work to improve them later. Often times, an interviewer's choice to guide the interview onto the personal plane indicates a strong interest.  This is because an interviewer is unlikely to spend valuable time on chatting with someone who is not considered a serious candidate. On the one hand, if your interview runs short, you're probably getting passed over.  On the other hand, if your interview goes long, it's a great sign that you've made a good impression and are a serious candidate for that prized position.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Pay careful attention to compliments. Heed challenging questions as a good sign. Don't jump to conclusions. Pay attention to interruptions. Perk up if talk turns to chitchat. Take note of how much time your interview takes.