Q: The first thing you will do is select a jury. From a pool of jurors, the judge will call up a panel of about 12. The attorneys will then ask questions of the jurors in a process called “voir dire.” The purpose of voir dire is to uncover which jurors can be impartial and which are biased.  The judge may excuse some jurors on her own initiative, but attorneys can challenge jurors for cause, such as admitted bias. Attorneys are also given a set of “peremptory” challenges, which allows them to strike jurors without giving a reason. You may also seek a bench trial. Here, the judge will listen to the evidence and render a verdict. Overwhelmingly, attorneys select a jury trial. However, you should discuss this option with your attorney. During the opening statement, each side outlines the proof to be presented to the jury during the trial. Opening statements are not evidence. Instead, they alert the jury to what each side expects the evidence to prove. Your attorney’s opening statement should briefly and clearly lay a roadmap for what evidence she will present during trial. As the plaintiff, you will present witnesses first. As each witness testifies, the side that called the witness asks questions in direct examination. Then the side that did not call the witness has an opportunity to ask questions in cross examination.   Physical evidence, such as documents, weapons, or photographs are admitted into evidence and numbered for identification. During the trial, if one attorney objects to a question, he presents his objection to the judge. These are questions of legal technicality and may be argued out of the jury’s presence. You will likely be called to testify. As with the deposition, your attorney should have helped you prepare by doing a mock examination and cross-examination.  Remember to remain calm on the stand and not be rattled. Answer questions clearly and look at the jurors. Do not answer with a nod or sounds that aren’t words (like “uh huh.”)  Look the part. Dress professionally: wear conservative colors (black or blue) and opt for dress slacks and a freshly-pressed dress shirt or blouse over jeans and a T-shirt. Avoid flashy jewelry. During closing argument, the attorneys summarize the evidence and try to persuade the jury to find in favor of their client. The plaintiff has the burden of proof and therefore has the opportunity to open and close the arguments.  You should expect your attorney to refer often to your injury, so don’t be surprised if jurors suddenly spend a lot of time looking at you during the closing argument. An effective closing argument often appeals to the jurors’ emotions. They may be brought to tears if your attorney does his job right. Your attorney may want to run his closing argument by you. Feel free to give your honest input. After closing arguments, the judge will read the instructions of law to the jury, which define the issues and informs the jurors of the law that governs the case. The jury then retires to deliberate. Juries typically do not have to reach unanimous verdicts in civil lawsuits like personal injury cases, at least in state court. Many states now allow a plaintiff to recover if a super-majority of jurors decide for her, typically between two-thirds and five-sixths of jurors. For a civil jury with 12 jurors, you may only need between 8-10 jurors to agree with you.
A: Select a jury. Deliver an opening statement. Present evidence and question witnesses. Testify. Deliver a closing argument. Wait for the verdict.

Article: Some bosses think they have to know everything, but it’s okay to ask for help. Your employees will recognize it as a sign of strength because your aren’t afraid of admitting that you don’t know everything. Say, “I’m mulling over how to approach this merger decision, and I’m open to your suggestions. If you’d like to talk about your ideas or concerns, drop by my office between 2:00 and 5:00 p.m. today.” Don’t be defensive when your employees criticize your decisions or performance. Instead, consider their comments and decide if they make sense. If they do, consider it an opportunity for growth.  Don’t punish people for giving you negative feedback. No one is perfect, not even you. It’s normal to make mistakes. Give credit to your employees for a job well done, and consider the organization’s accomplishments to be a group effort. Bad bosses often hog the credit, but good bosses spread it around.  Acknowledge the contributions of others. Congratulate your employees for a job well done. When people give you praise, mention the employees who helped you make the accomplishment happen. Despite your best efforts, everyone makes mistakes. If you’ve made a bad decision or snapped at an employee, admit your mistake and apologize. Say, “I’m sorry that I shut you down this morning when you came in to make a suggestion about the project scope. I truly value your input.” You may have some employees that are better performers than others. Perhaps some even remind you of yourself. Keep these opinions to yourself. Showing favoritism is damaging to the workforce. It can discourage workers who don’t feel favored, and it can cause stagnation in favored employees.  If you find yourself focusing your attention on a fraction of your employees, make a point to shift your attention to include others. If you go out to lunch or happy hour with employees, make sure everyone is invited.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Ask for help when you need it. Be open to criticism and use it to grow. Avoid taking credit for all of the work. Acknowledge your errors. Avoid showing favoritism.

Q: Unlike the Continental method, the American style of using a fork adopts more of a pen-like hold. The handle rests against your hand in between your thumb and forefinger, your middle finger and thumb are holding the base, and your index finger rests on top. Again, the tines are downward, curving away from you. This hand positioning is the same as in the aforementioned style -- with your index finger along the base and your other fingers wrapped around it. If you are eating a dish that doesn't require cutting, keep your fork in your right hand at all times with this method. Tines can face downward if you're taking a bite, but will generally return upward for the majority of the time. However, do know that only in the absolute most formal of settings will this ever be an issue. We're talking when the President is sitting across from you. Other than that, don't stress. Your silverware should never touch the table. If you're only using your fork, be sure your knife is resting along the edge of your plate. When you put your fork down, rest the handle on the edge, tines near the center of the plate.
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When cutting, hold the fork in your left hand. Only when cutting, place the knife in your right hand. Apart from cutting, eat with your fork in your right hand, tines facing upward.