Problem: Article: Hold the deck face up between your thumb and ring finger with your first two fingers gently grasping the force card.  Hold your deck so that there is a one inch slant separating the top card from the bottom card. The top card should be angled towards you and the bottom card should be angled away from you. With the cards face up, your force card will be the bottom card in the deck.  Gently pull it until it is parallel with the top card in the deck.  Don't let your audience see you separate the force card from the rest of the deck.  Hold your other hand lightly around the cards to help hide your movements.  Limit the movement of your fingers. This requires finger dexterity.  See the movement from your audience's viewpoint by trying it out in the mirror over and over again until it looks believable. "  Riffle through the slanted part of the deck over your forefinger.  Go slowly to give your volunteer plenty of time to stop you.  Continue to keep your force card hidden as you riffle through the deck. Typically, you want your volunteer to stop you somewhere in the middle of the deck. When she says stop, pull the cards in your top hand out of the deck along with your force card.  Use your other thumb to hold the rest of the cards in place.  Be smooth.  Your force card should meet the other cards in midair. This action requires speed in performance, but try it in slow motion several times alone and then increase pace. Put them on the table.  Take the remaining cards out of the deck and set them aside.  The force card should now be on top of the deck. This must be a very quick motion so that your audience doesn't see you have added the force card. Have her look at the card.  Tell her to show it to the crowd.  If you've done the trick correctly, she will be holding your force card. Remind her not to tell you what it is.  Make sure it's clear to the audience that you cannot see the card. In a brilliant display, ask her, "Is your card the three of spades (your force card)?"  The audience will erupt with applause!  A brief pause can be used to build suspense. Be a showman.  Act like you're reading your volunteers mind and tease her whenever possible.
Summary: Position your hands. Pull your force card towards you. Say, "tell me when to stop. Place your first two fingers on the bottom of your force card and your thumb on top of the deck. Flip the cards you have just riffled through, along with your force card, so that they are facing downward. Have your volunteer take the card on top of the deck. Guess her card.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If he is subtlety flirting with you, not overtly enough to warrant a direct “yes” or “no,” simply don’t flirt back. Continue to be polite, but don’t give him any special attention that he may take as a green light. Most flirting is subtle, so ignoring it won't necessarily seem like a snub to most people.  Include other people in the conversation whenever possible. If he tries to talk only to you, ask someone else’s opinion, bringing them into the conversation. Don’t accept free items from him that he isn’t giving everyone else. For instance, if he offers to buy you a drink, say you need to stop anyway. If you want to use open body language to flirt with someone, you want to do the opposite to discourage him. For instance, cross your arms and look in another direction. Move your body so it's not facing him. In addition, don't smile at him, as that will encourage more flirting. You don't need to scowl at him, but make sure you aren't giggling and laughing at him, as he'll take that as you flirting back. It’s like ripping off a bandaid. You don’t want to do it, but it’s the fastest way to get the situation over with. Be polite and concise. Just say you simply aren’t interested. It’s much kinder than stringing him along.   Try saying something like, “Thanks so much for asking me out, but I think it’s only fair to say I’m not interested in you that way.” Keep it short and too the point. Don’t give an elaborate explanation, and don’t leave any loopholes. Saying things like, “I already have plans tonight,” or “I was just leaving,” only give him the impression that you might have been interested otherwise, and maybe he should try again another time. If you can’t bear to just be honest, tell a white lie that lets you off the hook. Doing so will help you let him down easy, as it won't come off as much of a rejection. Again, always be polite yet firm when letting him down, so there are no mixed signals.  Say you already have a boyfriend. You can only use this one if it isn’t someone close to you who will find out you are lying. You can also say you aren’t looking for a relationship right now. Again, this fib can only be used if you aren’t close to the guy and he can’t easily find out you lied. You should also make sure you don’t leave wiggle room or suggest that you might be interested in the near future.

SUMMARY: Take no action at all. Use closed body language. Just say no. Tell a little white lie.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: There are many different reasons in support of spaying or neutering your dog.  Among those reasons is the fact that they will be far less likely to bite.  Spaying and neutering will change hormonal levels in your dog, resulting in more docile behavior.    Your dog's instinct to wander or fight with other dogs will be reduced. Neutering your dog lowers testosterone levels, making male dogs less aggressive. Making sure that your dog is safely contained in his own yard is part of being a responsible pet owner. Keeping your dog in a limited and safe space will help protect not only your dog, but other pets and people as well.  Do not let your dog roam freely. Keeping your dog contained lowers the chance of them encountering and fighting other pets. Being kept secure will also lower your dog's chances of biting during a hunt. If you know your dog may bite, or suspect they may, avoid any unnecessarily stressful situations.  Do not introduce your dog to new or busy places.  Watch your dog's behavior at all times for signs of stress and leave the area immediately if you see them manifesting.  Don't introduce too many new people if that seems to be stressful for your dog. Large crowds can stress dogs out.  Try to avoid bringing your dog to these if they are nervous. Avoiding stressful situations works.  However, you may still want to train your dog to relax in them. Have a safe space where your dog can go and relax. Going to obedience training classes with your pet is one of the best ways to prevent dog bites.  These classes will teach both you and your dog how to work together to avoid biting.  Your dog will be socialized with other dogs and people. Your dog will learn how to deal with any fears it may have. You will learn how to properly reward or punish behaviors. Expect that both you and your dog will be learning. Ask your veterinarian for recommendations for good obedience training classes.
Summary:
Spay or neuter your dog. Don't let your dog wander or go off-leash. Avoid stressful situations. Go to obedience training with your dog.