Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Be charming. Be quick. Be strong. Write clearly and use computers well.

Answer: People come out to eat at a restaurant for more than the food. Eating out is an experience, and the wait staff is the most visible part of that experience. Can you chat up even the most dour and uncommunicative people at parties? Do you empathize with people easily? Are you quick with a joke and smile? If the answer is yes, you've got one of the necessary traits at waiting tables. You don't have to be a stand-up comedian, but you do need to be a good communicator. Quiet servers are often just as good as talkative ones, they just need to make sure they're communicating with body language, doing their job efficiently, and listening as well as they possibly can. Are you a good multitasker? Can you remember lists of things easily? Can you adapt quickly to changes and new situations? A member of the wait staff needs to be able to take orders, communicate with the back-of-house workers, and act as the "face" of the restaurant to the customers. It's a tall order, but it must be done quickly and efficiently for the restaurant to work properly. Carrying a tray of wobbly drinks and hot plates full of buffalo wings is difficult enough to do without spilling once, but after a long shift of serving rowdy football fans? It can be downright exhausting. If you're fit and healthy, being a member of the wait staff will be a much more comfortable transition. You don't have to be a bodybuilder, but it helps to be comfortable negotiating a crowded room while holding heavy objects safely and quickly. If the kitchen can't read your tickets, things will get messed up quickly. Keeping track of information and legibly recording your orders is a critical part of the process of the restaurant. The whole process starts with you. At the restaurant, you'll get specific details and learn how the system works, but in general you want to be familiar with the essentials.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Time the planting appropriately. Remove the tree from its packing. Keep bare root seedlings moist. Dig a hole. Cut any compacted roots. Place the tree in the hole. Align the roots and fill the hole. Water the tree. Spread mulch around the tree.

Answer: Wait until after the final thaw, and plant the trees in the early spring.  They could also be planted in the early fall.  The primary danger to planting at the wrong time is exposure to heat and heatwaves.  The young hedges need ample water, and excessive heat could prove fatal. Early fall planting may be a better option if your area limits water because of the temperature or heat. Seedlings are often in buckets, containers, or burlap to facilitate transfer.  Depending on how the tree is packaged, you will have to remove it before planting.  Follow the guideline below depending on your cedar tree.  Bare root trees still have packaging material.  Remove it before doing anything else. Burlap packaging can be removed after placing the tree in the hole.  Remember to get all twine and nails that keep the packaging together. Some burlap under the tree may remain, particularly if the tree bulb is heavy.  If the burlap is treated or vinyl, however, it needs to be completely removed.  To remove the tree from a container, pick it up at a 45 degree angle, supporting the tree against your leg or body.  Slowly rotate the bucket and firmly pat the outside of the bucket.  The pat should have a slight downward angle, and be forceful enough to dislodge the tree. If the roots are bare, and not already in a dirt or soil bulb, you’ll need to place it in water.  Place the roots in a bucket of water during the time before you plant. Take care not to disturb the roots until you must.  The advised amount of time in the water is approximately 3-6 hours. You can keep the roots submerged in the water bucket for up to a week before they start to rot. In general, the hole should be big enough to accommodate the size of the root ball.  Some recommend a sloped-side hole about a foot deep and five times as wide as the root ball.  The root collar should be above the level of the land. Using a roto-tiller could greatly expedite the process as well as aerating the soil. Trimming off an inch of the root edges, or cutting lines into interwoven tree roots that have circled a container, is a good way to encourage root growth.  Cutting a few vertical lines up the length of the root ball, and one criss-cross on the bottom, should help loosen the roots. You may not need to cut any roots at all.  If the roots do not look interwoven, then cutting the smaller root fibers is not necessary. Aim for the center of the hole.  Once inside the hole, the root ball should be above 1-1.5 inches (2.54-3.81 cm) above the ground on all sides, so there is a slight crown to allow for drainage and proper mulching.  Be sure to support the root ball instead of the moving it around by the tree or its limbs. If the tree collar is lower than ground level when you place it in the hole, add some soil under the root bulb and re-situate the tree. Point the roots downward as best possible, and fill the remaining hole with the pile of dug up soil.  Compact the soil very tightly around the roots, and remove any air pockets.  Use good planting soil and fresh compost to guarantee the roots have plenty of nutrients.  Avoid adding any soil amendments like peat.  They could potentially hinder root expansion. Fertilizer and other chemicals are not necessary when initially planting. Push the soil around the drip line of the tree to form a water-holding ring around it.  Water it thoroughly in the trench, then refill the trench with soil.  The tree should get about an hour worth of water per week.  Water it once per day in hot conditions, and less when it rains frequently.  The dripline is the ring beneath the outer branches of the tree. To water the dripline, walk around in a circle. Water each spot in the circle for a few seconds before moving onto the next spot. If the tree changes colors, it may be receiving too much water.  If the tree gets dried out and prickly, the water is likely insufficient. Mulch is beneficial to the cedar because it provides some moisture when hot, and insulation when cold.   The protective mulch should be a few inches deep, covering all the soil that has been dug up.  It works best if the mulch is also a couple inches removed from the trunk.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Open with a salutation. Express your gratitude sincerely. Let them know why their specific gift is cherished. Inquire after the other person or share a little news. Let them know you appreciate them one last time. Close the letter.

Answer:
Begin your thank you letter by addressing the person in the way that feels most natural. In almost every situation, starting with "Dear [person's name]," is appropriate. Whether the note is for your best friend, your teacher or your mom, this works. If you're looking for something a little more personal, try:  "Dearest __," "Hi, __," "My friend," "To my favorite _____," Thank you notes are usually short and to the point, so start by thanking the person right away. Be specific about what you're grateful for. Describing the gift a little will make it clear that you've thought about it and it's something you cherish.  "Thank you so much for the darling pair of leggings you gave to Leigh!" "You are such a dear for coming to my opening night." "I am very grateful for your assistance with my senior project this semester." "Without you, I wouldn't be the student, or person, that I am today." Even if you don't absolutely love the gift, think about the trouble and expense the person went to for your benefit. Show them that this effort, and the gift itself, is important to you. Try to be honest and sincere.  "She has been begging me for a pair of leggings lately! They fit her just right, and she has a red dress that matches them perfectly. They'll be put to good use this winter." "You are such a dear for coming to my opening night. It made me happy to see your bright smile in the audience. Knowing you were there helped calm my stage fright." "I am very grateful for your assistance with my senior project this semester. You have a lot of students depending on you, and I really appreciate your taking the time to give me so much individual attention." "You did not have to take the time to mentor and meet with me -- most people wouldn't -- but your passion and patience has left an impact on me that I will never wear out. Now that you've expressed your gratitude, it's nice to write another few lines that show you care about the person. Ask some questions, and share information about your life. This makes all the difference between a dashed-off note and an actual thank you letter, and the recipient will take even more pleasure in receiving your words. For example, you could write,  "It was fun to catch up with you at the party. How are things going with Bobby's soccer team? He has natural talent, that boy. Leigh has been asking about him every day. We can't wait to see you this Christmas." "Will you be returning to New York again soon? Next time, I want to take you to dinner at my favorite spot. It'll be nice to have a full-length conversation, rather than rushing to catch up backstage!" "I wish you the best with your research this summer, and look forward to seeing you at the NSTA conference in the fall." "Best of luck with your new responsibilities and projects. I'm eagerly awaiting the chance to see what you do next, and to keep learning from you from afar." To wrap things up nicely, let them know how much you appreciate their friendship and love. You don't even have to bring up the gift again. Just thank them for being them.  "Friends like you are the best part of this town, and I'm looking forward to the day we can sit down together and catch up." "Your support throughout my career shows just how incredible of a friend you are. Your warmth, generosity, and kindness mean the world to me." "You give the college a good name, and embody everything I love about my school. I hope I can one day pay it forward to students of my own." "Anytime you want to talk, collaborate, or share a cup of coffee, you know where to find me. A conversation with you is something I could never turn down." Think about the nature of your relationship and choose the closing that seems most appropriate. If you can't decide, it's fine to just sign your name. Here are a few examples of popular closings:   To a loved one: Love, Much love, Hugs and Kisses, All my love, Yours,  To a friend: Cheers, Thanks again, Warmly, See you soon, Many thanks,  To a colleague: Sincerely, Gratefully yours, Respectfully yours, Best wishes