Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Boil a pot of water. Pour water into a teapot. Add the tea to the teapot. Steep for the appropriate amount of time. Remove the tea from the teapot, and pour it into cups.

Answer: Add fresh, cold water to a medium sized pot or a tea kettle that can be heated on the stove. Place the pot or tea kettle over high heat to get the water to boil. Remove the pot or kettle from the heat as soon as the water begins to boil. Different teas require different temperatures of water to steep correctly, so make sure you know what type of tea you plan to brew. You may also use an electric kettle if you wish.  Black tea can steep in water that is at the boiling point 200-212º F. Green and white teas are more delicate and will burn if steeped in water that’s too hot. For these teas, take the water off the heat just before the point of boiling, or before steeping, let the water sit for some time to cool down after boiling. Green tea should be steeped in water between 160º-180ºF. White Tea requires cooler water at 175º F. A meat or cooking thermometer can help you determine the temperature of the water. When the water is at the appropriate temperature for the tea you’re brewing, pour the water into the container that you’ll steep the tea in. There are different types of teapots made from different materials like iron, glass, or porcelain. It's okay to use a tea bag in a mug if that is what you are in the mood for.  Some materials like iron keep the heat longer and are great for teas that need higher heat, and some materials like porcelain lose heat quicker and are better for the more delicate teas. Adding boiling water to a cold container will lower the temperature of the water. Make sure your water is at the proper temperature in your teapot. Use caution when adding boiling water to glass or porcelain as the sudden temperature change may crack the glass. If you are brewing a single cup of tea, you can add the hot water directly to the mug you plan to drink the tea from. Once your hot water is in the appropriate container, you can add the leaves to the water. You can add the tea in tea bags or a tea infuser as well. This will make removing the tea easier, however steeping the tea leaves freely in the teapot sometimes gives a stronger, fuller flavor. The biggest mistake people make when making hot tea is over steeping the tea. If you steep the tea too long it loses its flavor and becomes very bitter. Different teas need to steep for different amounts of time so be sure to pay attention to the amount of time your tea is steeping.  White tea should steep 1 to 3 minutes. Green tea should steep 3 minutes. Oolong and black tea should steep 3-5 minutes. Many tea manufactures put the suggested steep time on the product’s packaging or their website so check to find out your specific tea’s steep time before making the tea. Before pouring the tea into the cups, you need to remove the tea. If you used tea bags or a tea infuser to steep your tea, you can simply remove the bags or infuser from the teapot and then pour the tea. If you’ve steeped tea leaves directly in the teapot, you’ll need to strain the tea first. Pour the the tea through a strainer as you add it to the tea cups.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Fill the bottle ¾ of the way with water. Add pebbles. Insert aquatic plants. Place snails in the bottle. Wait 24 hours before putting the lid onto the ecosystem. Place the ecosystem in a sunny spot.

Answer: Use a 2 quart (2 liter) plastic bottle and fill it ¾ of the way with water. You can either use water from a local pond or stream, or from the tap. Pond or stream water is preferable because you will also get small microorganisms that may be present in the water. If you have to use tap water, make sure that you let it sit in an open container for at least 24 hours before using in your ecosystem. The chlorine present in tap water may kill any animal or plant species that you add to your ecosystem. Letting the water sit for 24 hours gives the chlorine time to dissipate from the water. Next, add 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) of tiny rocks or pebbles. You should always wash any rocks prior to adding them to your ecosystem. This will help remove any contaminants. At this stage you could also add one dead leaf. This will provide a food source for any microorganisms in the water. You can buy aquatic plants from your local pet supply store. When you add the plants to your ecosystem, make sure to separate them and add them individually. Alternatively, you could pick water plants from a local pond. You can also purchase small freshwater snails at your local pet supply store. Alternatively, you may be able to find water snails from a local pond. Make sure the snails are small enough to fit through the opening of the bottle. Once you have placed everything into your ecosystem, you should wait approximately 24 hours before sealing it closed. This will allow your ecosystem to settle. After 24 hours you can screw the cap onto the top of the bottle. Situate your aquatic ecosystem in a sunny spot. The bottle should receive indirect sunlight throughout the day.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: See if you naturally remember his birthday, your anniversary, and days that are important to him. Notice if you compliment him when he's not looking his best. Notice if you're excited to include him in your life.

Answer: This is one way of determining whether or not he weighs on your thoughts when he's not around; it's one thing to make room for someone in your life, but it's another thing to entirely make room for him in your mind. Do you find yourself attracted to him even if he has food in his teeth, or has helmet hair? Or does your attraction wax and wane depending on how well he grooms himself for you? Wanting to compliment him to your friends and include him in your family is a major vote of confidence. On the other hand, if you don't feel secure about a relationship, you may subconsciously find excuses not to introduce or discuss him.  Do you include him in family plans, such as inviting him on your family vacation (or even simply assuming that he will accompany your family without needing an invitation)? Do you want to help him get along with his family (or even stick up for him) because it's important that they like you? Do you suggest that he should call your mother if he needs advice on cooking, cleaning, etc.?


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Call out the behavior. Ask how you can help your friend improve. Be clear about what you want and hold your friend accountable. Modify your expectations.

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Your friend is often inconsiderate of your time. You’re better off recognizing the problem for what it is than making excuses for this person. If you want to continue the friendship, but don’t want to put up with the behavior, your best option is to say something. Maybe shedding light on the bad behavior will provoke change. You might say, “Hey, Carla. You always seem to bow out of our plans at the last minute without any explanation. That makes me feel like I’m not a priority as your friend. What’s up with that?” One way to lend a helping hand to an unreliable friend is to simply ask how you can help. Your friend may already be aware of his or her unreliable behavior, but doesn't know how to change it. By showing that you care, you may be able to come up with a practical strategy to help overcome this issue.  Listen to your friend and hear what he or she has to say. Your friend may have some suggestions about how you can help. Or, he or she may just be glad you are willing to show support when it's needed. Only offer suggestions if your advice is requested. Remember, you are trying to be a good friend, not fix the problem for him or her. Say something to the extent of "I see you struggle a lot to remember our plans. Is there something I can do to help you with that?" Sometimes, when we are frustrated with people, we give them a big list of all the things we don't want. This can lead to confusion and overwhelm. Instead, let your friend know exactly what you do want. Then, be sure to hold him or her accountable to meeting these expectations.  For example, tell your friend "I expect for you to be on time when we make plans. And, if for some reason you will not be on time, I expect for you to let me know as soon as possible." If your friend agrees to meet this expectation, and then fails to do so, you must call him or her out on it. Say "I am on time for plans with you. I expect you to do the same, or I will let you know that I am upset about your being late." You may choose to change your expectations of the friendship. If the friend is a good friend who has suddenly seen big changes is his or her life, you may just have to move past the fact that there are going to be missed events.  As friends start to have committed relationships and families, you may see a sudden spike in your best friend suddenly just not showing up and not calling to say why. This can be a sign he or she is having troubles adjusting to young children and not ready to acknowledge the huge impact kids have on life. If the friendship is solid and valuable, it is worth it to you to just accept this change. Part of being a true friend is accepting your friend for who he or she is and loving him or her anyway.