Problem: Article: If you are lying about breaking a rule, don’t show that you’re nervous.  Keep eye contact with the person you’re speaking to. It may be difficult, but they are more likely to believe you if you look them in the eyes while you’re telling your story. Stand up straight. People who are lying unconsciously lean back to get away from the person they’re having a conversation with.  Don’t stammer or say “um.” These are signs that you’re nervous and making up what you’re going to say. Use strong, clear speech. The teacher or principal might take pity on you if you act upset.  Pretend you’re crying because you can’t believe they would accuse you of bad behavior. If you pretend to cry because you’re sorry, then you will probably still face consequences for whatever you did wrong. If you get upset enough, you may even get an apology from the teacher or principal. You also just might be allowed to miss a little bit of class to compose yourself. Being respectful and doing as you’re told might convince your teacher or principal to let you off the hook for good behavior.  Keep eye contact to show that you’re listening, and don’t speak out of turn. No matter what, never raise your voice in anger or cause any disruption. This will only make the problem worse. Thank the teacher or principal when you leave the office. This also shows respect, and may convince your them that you deserve another chance to mature to their standards.
Summary: Be confident when you’re being questioned. Cry if you feel comfortable enough faking it. Be very polite and obedient.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: To create a soda can cover to use over a beer can, you will need to have a few things on hand. Here is what you will need:  Can of beer (full) Can of soda (empty) Can opener Scissors Metal file Use a can opener to evenly slice off the top of the soda can just under the lip. Be sure to move the can opener slowly around the whole top to prevent tearing to the can or inquiry to yourself. Again, you can use a can opener to take off the bottom portion where the can curves inward. This is where the beer can will fill the indented portion of the base. Use scissors to evenly cut just above the line that separates the silver portion at the bottom. This will ensure that you make a perfectly neat edge all the way around. Find a part of the can which has a line of writing or other line that you can neatly follow for cutting along the side. Cut along this line using scissors, from the base to the top of the can. This will open the can.

SUMMARY: Gather your materials. Remove the entire top of the soda can. Cut off the base of the soda can. Clean up the bottom of the can. Cut the can down the middle.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Narrow-minded people tend to want to stay on one course of action. They are usually resistant to new and innovative methods.  Narrow-minded people may resist change or dislike things that conflict with their worldview. A narrow-minded friend, for example, may be averse to going to new restaurants in town. A narrow-minded colleague may be resistant to changes to your company's policies. While many people do not cope well with change, narrow-minded people may see change as inherently negative. A narrow-minded person may be unable to differentiate between different and negative. Narrow-minded people may be very opinionated about those around them. A narrow-minded person may be quick to judge others. They may also make negative comments frequently.  A narrow-minded person make quick and absolute judgments about others. He or she will lack the ability to see the complexity in human behavior. For example, you have a friend who struggles with her weight. When that friend is not around, a narrow-minded person may say something like, "I think the reason June can't lose weight is a lack of willpower." A narrow-minded person is unable to see how weight loss is complicated and will simply judge someone. Narrow-minded people may have a tendency to believe the worst in others. A narrow-minded person may say something like, "I feel like Kate was late to the movie last week to punish me for bailing on plans Saturday." Rather than accept people are just late sometimes, the narrow-minded person assumes malicious intent. Narrow-minded people are often eager to take sides. They are also eager for those around them to take sides. A narrow-minded person is likely to escalate conflict in most situations.  For example, two colleagues get into a dispute at work. The narrow-minded colleague may be quick to anger. He or she may approach you to talk negatively about the other party. Narrow-minded people cannot fathom differences. A narrow-minded person may be incredulous if you do not take his or her side in a conflict. Even if you don't know the details of the conflict, a narrow-minded person may say things like, "But you know what Jamie did was wrong, right? How can you not understand that's wrong?" People who are empathetic and curious take a genuine interest in those around them. Curious people may become less judgmental as they get to know multiple viewpoints. A narrow-minded person, conversely, may lack this curiosity.  Narrow-minded people may not be interested in the opinions of others. They may be convinced they have things figured out, and may scorn input from those around them. A narrow-minded person may not, say, ask you about your day. If you talk about politics with a narrow-minded person, he or she is more likely to argue than ask you why you feel the way you do.
Summary: Consider how open a person is to change. Notice how this person talks about others. See how this person handles conflict. Evaluate whether this person shows an interest in others.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: . Look online for cheap test strips, or a more accurate water hardness test kit. Most test kits in the United States measure the hardness in "grains per gallon." Multiply this result by the gallons of water your household uses each day, on average (according to your water bill). This is the number of "grains" of hardness the device would soften each day. Choose a softener labeled for about 10 times this number of grains. This means the softener will work for about ten days before it needs some downtime.  The average US resident uses 100 gallons of water a day (or 70 gallons if you're only softening indoor water use).  For example, your household water hardness has 9 grains per gallon. You use 300 gallons per day, so 9 x 300 = 2,700 grains per day. A softener in the 27,000 grain range (2,700 x 10) is about the right size. Ion exchange softeners are by far the most effective home softener. Most other devices are much less effective, or even just scams. Ion exchange softeners come in two types:  Sodium chloride: the most common and most effective type. This adds a tiny amount of salt (sodium) to your water. Potassium chloride: less effective, but useful if you can't have sodium. The potassium can harm people with damaged kidneys or on certain medications that prevent potassium absorption.  If you don't want sodium or potassium, pick either type and install a reverse osmosis (RO) filter as well to remove them after softening. Once you've narrowed down the choice to some good models, look at the details. Many softeners refill themselves automatically, going offline for a while during this time. Some do this whenever the softening resin drops too low. Others can be set for a specific time once a week, so you're never caught with hard water unexpectedly. You can buy the softener in one go or lease it for a monthly payment. Besides reducing the upfront cost, leasing it usually comes with a professional installation, so you don't have to do it yourself. Try to get at least two quotes on the installation and lease. . If you decide to install the softener yourself, follow the instructions in the linked article. Most softeners also come with detailed installation instructions, although basic plumbing experience will help.
Summary:
Measure your water hardness Find the right size softener. Choose a type of softener. Find out how to maintain the softener. Check the leasing plan. Install the softener