Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Determine which government officials to contact. Work with federal, state and local agencies as well as elected officials. Locate the appropriate contact information. Find the address you will use to send a letter. Write a letter outlining the help you need or your opinion on a particular issue. Mail the letter to the correct address with the right amount of postage.

Answer: Contact federal officials such as your United States Senator or member of Congress if you have an opinion on a national issue, such as Social Security, Medicare or defense. Get in touch with state and local officials for questions or problems specific to your region, or to share concerns about the local legislation. Most states have an assembly or a legislature as well as a state senate. You can also appeal directly to the governor, mayor, and city or town council. For example, if you are a farmer with an interest in promoting your organic farm, contact the U.S. Department of Agriculture rather than the president or your senator. This can be found online, by searching sites such as USA.gov and Congress.org, in your local printed directories and in government buildings such as post offices and libraries. Your U.S. Senator and member of Congress will have a local office as well as an office address in Washington, D.C. Be sure to sign your name and include your contact information. The government official you are contacting might need to get in touch with you for more information or to offer you assistance. Keep your letter brief, on point and professional. Rambling letters that go on for pages and pages are less likely to be taken seriously than succinct, well-written correspondence.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Squeeze out excess water. Pat the hair down with a towel if necessary. Set the hair out so it can air dry.

Answer: Grab a segment of synthetic hair and gently press it between your thumb and index finger. Then, run your fingers down the strand, squeezing out most of the remaining water. Repeat this with the rest of the hair. To avoid damaging the hair, do not twist it or attempt to ring the water out. For hair extensions and wigs with long strands, gently blot the hair with a clean towel. Be careful not rub the hair with the towel, that way you don’t damage it. If you’re cleaning a wig, set it on a wig stand, spray hair canister, or head form. Avoid styrofoam stands as they can damage the wig. If you’re cleaning hair extensions, set them on a clean, flat surface. Blow dryers and other heat-based tools can permanently change the shape of synthetic hair, so avoid using them whenever possible.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Say shut up to a man in Italian. Say shut up to a woman. Use slang words to say shut up.

Answer: Stai zitto! The phrase is pronounced STY-dzee-toh. Put the emphasis on the first syllable.  This phrase will come across as rude to some because it’s an order. It’s also an informal way of speech, so it shouldn’t be said to, say, a teacher. It’s a direct command. This version is Stai zitta! It’s pronounced STY-dzee-tah.  Put the emphasis on the first syllable.  Use this term if you are telling a single person to shut up, not several people. A more colloquial way of saying be quiet is “Taci!” Pronounce the word “Tah-chee.” It’s from the verb tacere, which means to go quiet. The word taci has been decreasing in popularity, though.  Sometimes people will shorten Stai zitto to zitto.Zitto’s plural is ziti and zitta is feminine.  Say Chiudi la bocca! This phrase means shut your mouth. Pronounce it kyoo-dee-LA-BOH-kah. Put the emphasis on the third and fourth syllables. This is considered an impolite way to say shut up because it literally means “shut your trap.”  Some dictionaries label it a vulgar term and say it means shut your mouth or shut your face.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Leave her wanting more. Let her know you liked talking to her. Talk about when you'll get to talk to her again. Exit gracefully.

Answer:
You shouldn't pull every trick out of your sleeve, tell the girl every little thing that makes you interesting, and ask her every possible question that will fascinate her all at once. That will leave you with little to talk about the next time you see her. Instead, find a way to "tease" the conversation so she wants to hear what you have to say and to keep talking the next time you're around. Here are some ways to do it:  "Did I tell you about the time I met Dave Matthews at a Burger King? Oh man, I'll have to save that one for another day." "Acting sounds so fun. I want to hear all about how you're getting into the role of Lady Macbeth next time. Macbeth is like, my favorite Shakespeare play." "Eddie and I are going to try surfing for the first time tomorrow. It's supposed to be really windy, so I'll let you know if we survive." You don't have to tell the girl that you just had the time of your life talking to her -- even if you did! Just one short sentence that lets her know that you had a great conversation will make her feel special and will make her want to talk to you again. Here are some ways to do it:  "It's been fun catching up. I can't believe what you told me about your sister." "I love talking to you about music. I always walk away with a new recommendation." "Looks like I lost track of time because I like talking about movies so much." The conversation doesn't have to end there. Right before you say goodbye, say something that lets her know that you're looking forward to talking again, even if you won't get to see her for a little while. This will make her feel special without feeling like she's being stalked. Here are some things you can say:  "Good luck with that swim meet tomorrow. You'll have to tell me all about it soon." "I'll see you in Math tomorrow. Please come prepared with a joke because I'll need a good laugh after we get those tests back." "I love hearing your stories about your family. Maybe I'll get to hear more at Becky's party this weekend." Once you've closed down the conversation, let the girl know that you like talking to her, and mentioned a time when you'll potentially see each other again, you have nothing left to do but to smile, lift up a hand, say, "See you later," and then walk off into the sunset. Make your exit confidently and quickly instead of lingering around until you run out of things to talk about or keep shifting feet.  Don't try too hard at the end. Just a simple, "I'll talk to you later," will get the point across. If you have a place to go, like English class or batting practice, tell her where you're going so she sees that you're busy and have a lot going on. Give the girl a big smile when you leave to make her comfortable. It doesn't have to be an intense, over-the-top smile. Just smile enough to let her see that you've had a good time.