Problem: Article: It would be silly to seal a two sentence thank-you memo in an envelope and formally present it to the recipient. On the other hand, you might come off as rushed or even lazy if you deliver a formal letter carelessly. The best way to give a smaller thank-you note is to put it somewhere he will normally go. Personally handing someone a thank-you note will come off as redundant, so it's best for the recipient to see it when you're not around. For example, if it is a fellow co-worker, you could attach it to his cubicle as soon as you get to work. Another opportunity would be to be to stick it to the recipient's door. Although it's not a likely risk in a professional note, it's a good idea to exercise some discretion with a note. Assume that anyone could potentially read it, especially if you're leaving it in a high-traffic area like the office space. If there is any doubt, it's best to seal your letter in an envelope. Unlike a simple note, which is more informal and spontaneous, giving a letter can involve some ritual and formal courtesy. Feel free to seal it in an envelope and place it in their inbox, or even hand it to them personally. If you give it personally, make sure to bolster the letter with a smile and a firm handshake. In some cases, it may be appropriate to attach something inexpensive (>$10) to the note as a way to better manifest the gratitude. Take care only to do this when it is appropriate however; you don't want to make it look like you're trying to bribe someone.  If you attach a gift, it is best to deliver the letter and gift personally. It's not recommended you personally give a short note to someone personally, but a bigger letter (especially when coming with a gift) may be appropriate depending on the circumstances. If you decide it's best to give it to the recipient directly, you should keep surrounding circumstances in mind. If the recipient is bogged down with work, he might be annoyed by any new distractions. Waiting until a lunch break or a lull in the day's busyness is a good time to hand it over. You would give very mixed messages if you don't personally show the same gratitude you wrote in your letter. This is especially true if you have written the letter purely as a professional gesture. If and when you deliver the letter, you need to make sure your personal behaviour is in line with the meaning of the letter. Be confident, and remember to smile. If you're feeling anxious, take a moment to remember the fact that very few people have felt anything other than gratitude and satisfaction for being thanked for something!
Summary: Decide how important and formal the letter is, and deliver it accordingly. Post it somewhere visible. Seal your letter in an envelope. Attach a minor gift if appropriate. Wait until an appropriate, quiet time if you choose to deliver the letter personally. Be polite and gracious while delivering your letter.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Assume that your friend or partner is not ignoring you to be malicious.  It’s likely your partner is ignoring you simply to avoid deepening and extending a conflict.  They probably want to get some breathing space and let you both cool down for a bit after a conflict.  When you understand your partner’s different understanding of the silent treatment, you will be in a better position to make up with them later and avoid deepening the conflict. When you’re ignored by someone you care about, it hurts.  You might feel frustrated, angry, and sad that you’re being ignored.  If you feel this way, don’t pretend that you don’t.  Accepting your feelings is the first step toward expressing yourself and letting the other party know they’re being unkind. Structured conversations are those which are schedules at a particular time for a particular purpose, and unfold with a particular set of rules which forbid things like yelling and name-calling.  In a structured conversation, both parties are prepared to confront the issue in front of them and have rehearsed their basic talking points.  Suggesting structured conversations can be useful if someone is ignoring you because of a longstanding problem or set of problems which prevents you from forging a deeper emotional connection. Try a different style of communication for yourself.  If you’re a “hot” conflict communicator -- constantly yelling, getting angry, and flaring up emotionally -- try to exercise more control in the heat of the moment.  If you’re a “cool” conflict communicator -- you ignore the other person, leave to give yourself space when a conflict occurs, and try to explain yourself and your point of view only after taking a few minutes to consider your response -- put more immediacy and emotion into your conflict resolution behavior (but don’t get carried away yelling and cursing). If you realize in the course of the person’s explanation that you’ve hurt their feelings, you should explain that you didn’t mean to and that you’re sorry.  But be firm when explaining that you feel hurt as well by the way they’ve been ignoring you.  Forgive the person who has been ignoring you and express your hope that they can find it within themselves to forgive you too, should you feel you need it. Sometimes it is hard to understand why people are upset by the things we do or say that seem innocuous.  If the other person has a weak or unintelligible reason for ignoring you, it’s nice to apologize nonetheless.

SUMMARY: Think about the problem as a difference in communication styles. Accept your feelings. Employ structured conversation. Stray outside your comfort zone. Exchange apologies as necessary.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Snipping off new growth helps make sure that all of the tree’s branches are getting enough light. Heading off fresh branches early will train your tree to keep growing in the proper structure and will lessen the number of large branches that need to be removed later, once they start causing problems. If a branch breaks because of heavy winds or because it’s bearing a lot of heavy fruit, remove it as soon as possible. Make the edges of the break clean by cutting away any jagged or broken pieces to promote healthy, quick healing. This process helps prevent the tree from over-producing, and improves fruit color and health throughout the tree.  Keep an eye out for boughs that are producing a lot of apricots and becoming too weighed down, and cut away some of the branches to prevent breakage. If your apricot tree is only producing a substantial apricot crop every other year, thinning out fruit branches on heavy years helps to correct the tree and encourage it to produce a consistent crop every year.
Summary: Remove small sprouts a couple of times during the summer. Cut off any new branches growing towards the trunk or other branches. Prune away damaged branches immediately. Thin out fruit-producing branches in early summer, when apricots are about one inch.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If for some reason you can't reset the phone using the Settings app, then you'll need to reset the phone with a hard reset. This means you'll be using the phone's hardware to reset it, instead of a software app. The power button is on the upper right side of the phone. Press and hold the power button until you see the Power options screen. Touch Power off to turn off the phone. Wait until the phone is completely off. The volume up/down buttons are on the left side of the phone. While pressing and holding the volume up/down buttons, press and hold down the power button. When the Samsung logo appears, stop pressing the power button, while continuing to press and hold the volume buttons. When the Android System Recovery screen appears, stop pressing the volume buttons. Using the volume up or down buttons, highlight the Wipe data/factory reset option, and then press the power button to select it. Press the volume down key to highlight Yes - Delete all user data, and then press the power key to select it. Press the power key again to reboot the phone. The Samsung Galaxy S2 will begin the reset process. Do not turn off the phone while it is resetting.
Summary:
Try resetting with the Settings App first. Turn off the phone. Turn on the phone with the power and volume buttons. Reset the phone.