Q: Instead of becoming visibly upset to being insulted, let out a small laugh instead.  This will signal to the insulter that their words don’t intimidate you. Your laugh also shows that you don’t take their comment seriously. Avoid laughing if your boss or parents insult you.  Instead say “Why do you feel that way?” or “What can I do better?” If you feel an insult coming, switch the topic of conversation.  Bring up the latest music, movies, or TV shows. Talk about news stories or the new assignment you got at work. Say something like “Oh I forgot to tell you!  I watched Game of Thrones the other day for the first time!  I really liked it; I remember you said you liked it, too.” Laughter can help ease even the most tense moments.  If someone insults you, find a way to make the situation funny. You do not need to insult them back to do this.  Laughter can also help brighten your mood. For instance, if they tease you about your glasses, make a comment like “Johnny, I’ve had glasses for seven years.  Are you just now noticing?  Maybe you need to borrow mine!” If you prefer not to walk away or joke about the insult, just accept it and move on.  Make your response short and quick so that they understand that you will not engage. Simply say “Okay” or “Thank you for that” in response to them. Another way to quickly shut down the insulter is to say something nice to them.  This will throw them off because it is completely unexpected. Try to make the compliment somehow related to the insult that they gave you. For instance, if they insult your shoes, you can say “I really like your shoes.  They’re cool.  Where’d you get them?” and smile.
A: Laugh at the insult. Change the subject. Make a joke out of the situation. Accept the insult and move on. Compliment them.

Article: Maybe you’ve been putting off writing a letter or email to someone. Maybe you’ve got a long to-do list in your head, and you should write it down. Taking a long car ride as a chance to do some writing is a great way to keep yourself entertained. You can also journal, write stories, or get caught up on homework. It’s okay to use a long car ride to take a break from everything. This includes electronics, the internet, even reading. Watch the landscape roll by the window and let your mind wander. If your travel mates aren’t up for a game, there’s plenty you can do on your own. You can play the alphabet game: look for letters A - Z on signs and license plates. You can also play solitaire with a deck of cards. If you have a smartphone or tablet, download a few games that might be fun for the ride. You can also bring your favorite games to use with your portable gaming devices.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Write. Take a break! Play solo games.

Problem: Article: Take some time to edit and revise your article. If time allows, wait for a day or two before editing. This will give you some distance from your article. Then you will be able to view your article with fresh eyes.  Look closely at the central argument or point you’re trying to make. Does everything in your article serve this central argument? Do you have a paragraph that is unrelated? If so, this paragraph should be eliminated or reframed so that it supports the main argument. Eliminate any contradictory information in the article or address the contradictions, showing how the contradictory information is relevant to readers. Rewrite sections or the entire thing as necessary. Revisions like this are common for all types of articles, so don’t feel like you’ve failed or are incompetent. Even when an article is well-written, it will not be taken as seriously if it has grammatical errors or spelling mistakes. Make sure your writing is forceful by cleaning up your grammar. It’s helpful to print out a hard copy of your article. Go through it with a pen or pencil to catch mistakes. Then go back and correct these mistakes on the computer. Listen for tone, rhythm, sentence length, coherence, grammatical or content errors, and compelling argument(s). Think of your writing as a piece of music, an auditory experience, and use your ears to evaluate the quality, strengths, and weaknesses. It is common to be able to identify your own mistakes in grammar or writing while reading aloud as well; this could cut down on the feedback that you may receive from someone else. Try showing the article to a friend, teacher, or other trusted individual to read it. Does this person understand the points you’re trying to make? Does he follow your logic? This person may also catch errors and inconsistencies that you have overlooked. Give your article a suitable headline. The headline is short and to the point, using no more than about 10 words, if that. A headline should be action-oriented and should convey why the story is important. It should grab readers and draw them into the article.,  If you want to convey slightly more information, write a sub-headline. This is a secondary sentence that builds on the headline.
Summary: Edit your work. Comb through for grammatical errors. Read your article out loud to yourself. Have someone else read your article. Write a headline.

Q: If you experience stomach pain after eating, then the foods that you are eating may be to blame. One way that you can begin to cure stomach pain is to keep track of the foods that you eat and how they make you feel. Over time, you should begin to notice that certain foods cause stomach pain more than others, while some cause no pain at all. Adjust your eating habits to eliminate these causes of stomach pain.  For example, if you notice that you get stomach pain after eating spaghetti and meatballs with pasta sauce, then that food may be causing your stomach pain. To determine if the sauce, pasta, or meatballs are causing your stomach pain, try eliminating one component each day. For example, you can eat just spaghetti and meatballs without sauce the following day and if you do not have stomach pain, then you will know that it was the sauce that caused the pain. You may also cure your stomach pain by eliminating some of the most common causes of stomach pain from your diet. Common problem foods to avoid include:  Caffeinated drinks, such as coffee, black tea, and lattes Fatty foods, such as French fries, cookies, and pastries Carbonated drinks Acidic foods, such as pasta sauce and orange juice Alcohol Pasta Full-fat dairy products Keeping yourself well hydrated is another good way to start curing your stomach pain. Water helps your body digest your food and it also helps to reduce stomach acid. Most adults should drink about eight 8-ounce glasses of water per day. Try adding a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to a cup of water. Apple cider vinegar can help to neutralize stomach acid, which may also help to cure your stomach pain. Consuming a high-fiber diet is essential for good health, but it may also help with your stomach pain as well. Fiber keeps food moving through your system, so it may prevent you from becoming constipated.  Try to eat an apple every day. Apples are a good source of fiber and they also contain pectin, which can help to neutralize acid.
A:
Identify problem foods. Steer clear of common problem foods. Drink plenty of water. Eat more fiber-rich foods.