In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: . You may be angry, and may have every right to be, but being rude will only put the recipient on the defensive. Write in a respectful tone and avoid making threatening, angry or sarcastic comments at all costs. Remember that the person reading your letter was not directly responsible for whatever happened, and they will be much more responsive and willing to please a gracious, polite customer than an angry, accusatory one.  Remember, the company to which you are writing probably isn't out to get you, intentionally. Most companies have an interest in their customer's satisfaction. You will have much better success treating the recipient as somebody who wants to help you, rather than assuming they're filled with malicious intent. Don't write when you're furious. Wait to write your letter until you have calmed down. Or if you wish, write the letter while you are fully steamed, and then let it sit for a day or two before you send it. In all likelihood, you will want to rephrase things in a less-incendiary way. Customer service representatives may receive as many as hundreds of letters a day, so it's vital that you get to the point quickly, so they know exactly what they're dealing with as soon as they begin reading. If your letter is too long or detailed, the reader will be inclined to skim its contents and end up with an unclear idea of the exact problem or your desired resolution.  Avoid superfluous detail or going off on long rants or tangents. Try to keep your letter on a single page, or under about 200 words. Being authoritative in your letter creates the right tone and lets the company know that your complaint is to be taken seriously. This is especially true of more serious complaints, which may have considerable financial implications.  Being authoritative encompasses a range of things, such as the quality of the language used, your knowledge of your rights and the company's responsibilities, as well as the professional presentation of the letter.  All of these things give you credibility, which should positively effect the response to your letter. As mentioned above, formatting your letter in a professional way can favorably influence how your complaint is received. Include your name, address and the date in the top right-hand corner, followed by the name or title of the person you are writing to, along with the company's address, on the left-hand side, just above the body of the letter.  Always type up your letter on a computer, this makes it easier to read and is much cleaner looking. If you must hand write your letter, make sure your writing is clear and legible, with no crossed out words or ink smudges. To write your signature, leave a blank space under the Yours faithfully or Yours sincerely where you can write in your signature by hand. Underneath this space you should also type your name so it is easily read.  Keep the letter tidy and well-spaced, with paragraphs of approximately equal-size. Incorrect spelling and grammar can negatively influence how your complaint is received. Make sure to do a spell check on your computer before printing the letter, or have someone else read it over before you send it.
Summary: Be polite Be concise. Be authoritative. Format your letter in a clean, correct way. Check spelling and grammar.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: After preparing a roast, steak, or other cut of beef, pour the drippings from the pan into a measuring cup.  You could also use a fat separator, if you have one. If not, a large glass measuring cup works best. Use a measuring cup that holds at least 2 cups (500 ml) of liquid. Note that this recipe for beef gravy can only be prepared if you cooked a roast, steak, or other cut of beef that produced adequate pan drippings. Remove the fat from the top of the pan drippings using a spoon. Reserve 2 Tbsp (30 ml) and discard the rest. Transfer the 2 Tbsp (30 ml) of reserved fat to a small saucepan and set aside. Pour enough beef stock or beef broth into the removed drippings to create 2 cups (500 ml) of liquid. If desired, you could use water, milk, or cream instead of the stock, but beef stock or broth will create a stronger beef taste. Add 1 Tbsp (15 ml) of flour to the fat in the saucepan and cook over medium heat until smooth.  Stir the flour and fat together until thoroughly blended. The combination of fat and flour is referred to as a roux. For a thicker gravy, use 2 Tbsp (30 ml) of flour. Slowly pour the combination of pan drippings and broth into the roux, whisking continually to prevent lumps of flour from forming. If possible, whisk and pour at the same time to maintain more even control over the consistency of the gravy. If this is too difficult, however, you can alternate back and forth between adding the drippings mixture and stirring it in. Bring the gravy to a boil and stir until it thickens. Do not cover the saucepan. Add salt and pepper to the gravy, as desired, in order to season it. Stir well to incorporate the seasonings. If you are uncertain about how much to use, try adding 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) salt and 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) ground black pepper. Pour the beef gravy into a gravy boat and serve with your meal.
Summary: Pour the pan drippings into a measuring cup. Skim the fat. Add broth or stock to the drippings. Combine the flour and reserved fat. Gradually add the drippings. Thicken the gravy. Season the gravy. Serve warm.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If you grow cucumbers from seed, start them inside. When cucumbers are first sprouting, they are more likely to be permanently damaged by these beetles. Starting them inside helps them get large enough to be more resilient against these pests. Intercropping is the practice of planting different kinds of plants together instead of keeping them in separate groups. When planted with crops like corn and broccoli, cucumbers aren't as attractive to the beetles. Plant the cucumbers in rows with corn and broccoli, planting cucumber every third plant.  You can also add corn and broccoli between rows of cucumber. Make sure you're still leaving enough space for each plant to grow. Other plants you can try include radish, buckwheat, and sweet clover. Beetles tend to stay at the edges of the garden. If you plant something else they like better there, they will stick to it instead of destroying your main cucumbers.  Basically, you're sacrificing the plant near the exterior to save your cucumber plants, which is called using a trap plant. You can also treat the trap plant with insecticides to help rid your garden of the beetles. You can also plant other varieties of winter squashes in the Cucurbita maxima family, such as turban squash. Zucchini are also tasty to these beetles. Straw mulch provides a physical barrier to the beetles, though it won't keep them out completely. However, wolf spiders like to hide in the straw, and they will eat the beetles as they pass through.  Sprinkle the mulch in a layer that's about 1-inch (2.5-cm) thick around the young plants, leaving 2 to 3 inches (5.1 to 7.6 cm) around the plant on all sides. Plastic mulches may also discourage beetles. Moving your cucumbers to a new spot next year will help discourage beetles a little. If there is a barrier such as a hedge in between, even better. However, beetles will eventually find the new spot.
Summary:
Transplant cucumber plants into the ground instead of planting seeds. Plant cucumbers with corn and broccoli to discourage the beetles. Plant a buttercup or Blue Hubbard squash near the edge of the crop. Apply straw mulch to discourage the beetles and encourage spiders. Change the position of your cucumbers from year to year.