Article: First and foremost, to help a proud person, you should really listen to them. Hear them out and let them know you understand. You can say, "I hear you, and I want to help." Sometimes when you notice a proud person is struggling with something, listening for the small cues that something's wrong can help you get a better grasp of the situation.  Give the person your full attention when you listen to them, such as by putting away your phone and turning off the television. Nod and make eye contact while the person is speaking to show that you are paying attention. You can also try repeating a short phrase out of what the person says and then to show you are hearing what the person says. Ask questions to clarify what the person says. For example, if something is confusing to you, then try saying something like, “I’m not sure I understand. Can you elaborate on that?” After you have listened to the person and gotten a sense of what the person needs help with, then you might want to try to get the person to talk about it a little more in depth. However, it is important to avoid forcing them to tell you more. If you force it, they may not want to talk any more. They may even become angry with you and stop listening to you. They will then likely be further from the help they need than they were before you talked to them. Try saying something like, “It sounds like you have been having a hard time lately. Do you want to talk more about it?” Putting pressure on a person who is struggling can make them feel even less like seeking help. As you talk with this person, make sure that you avoid telling them what they “need to” or “should” do. Instead, try to work with the person to help him or her come up with solutions.  For example, instead of telling someone, “You should apply for WIC to feed your family,” you might say something like, “Have you considered applying for WIC to help offset your family’s cost of food?” You may want the person to change in a way that would be beneficial to you, but that might not be the best option for this person. If the person gets the sense that you're trying to change them to what you want, they are likely not to listen. For example, if you think a friend should look for a better job because there is no chance for her to get a promotion, then you might consider why the friend might like this job. Perhaps, she enjoys the extra time the job gives her to focus on her hobbies. Asking about what the person wants to do will allow him or her to preserve his or her pride. It will also allow the person to consider all of the options. To encourage the person to consider the options, try asking questions instead of telling the person what he or she should do or think.  For example, instead of saying, "I think that's wrong" or "You can't do that," try saying "What if you did this instead?" or "Have you thought of trying that?"
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Listen to the person. Approach the issue gently. Be careful not to pressure them. Don't put your own agenda on the person. Ask how he or she wants to handle the situation.
Article: If you think that he will say yes and want to have sex right away, prepare your surroundings. Light a couple of candles and invite him over to watch a movie, listen to music, or play a game. Make sure that you have enough time and privacy to have sex. Some relationship discussions are okay to have while you are out in public, but a discussion about something as personal as your first time together should be had in private and just between the two of you. You may be sending signals that seem obvious to you, but he might not pick up on them. In that case, you might just have to gather your courage and tell him how you feel.   Try asking him, "I am ready to start having sex with you, would you be into that?" or "How do you feel about becoming more intimate with me?" If you don’t like the idea of asking him to have sex, you could simply say, "I'm ready for us to start having sex, but it's totally cool if you need more time." Saying something like this provides him with the opportunity to take the next step or decline without too much awkwardness. If your boyfriend says he’s not ready, be understanding and don’t push him. He may just need a little more time. It is important to make sure that both of you are ready before you begin having sex.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Prepare an ideal setting. Wait until you are alone together. Tell him you are ready to start having sex with him. Respect his answer if he says no.
Article: You may want to store the numbers to your favorite radio stations in your phone so you can always be ready to call and not be searching for the number. Don't let the radio become background noise. Pay attention to when the contest happens. Call exactly when you are told to call. Don't start too early because your call won't go through and you could miss out on the actual calling time. When you hear about a contest that a station is offering, put a reminder in your calendar or phone to alert you to call. You can even set an alarm to go off ten to fifteen minutes before the station comes on to help prepare you. Digital watches, cell phones, and email accounts usually offer easy-to-use reminders. Grab your cell phone and house phone and use them simultaneously. Have your family and friends call in for you too. As soon as you hear a busy signal, hang up and re-dial. Don’t just try once and hang up.  Use the redial button if you can't get through on your first try. Those few seconds spent redialing manually will reduce or likely eliminate your chances of being the correct caller. Be persistent and keep trying. The people who win a lot of radio contests, play a lot of radio contests. People do get through, and you never know when a phone line will open up, so don’t let the busy signal discourage you. Don't call into the business office or reception. It is not a sneaky way to get around the busy signal and you may miss your chance at winning. The only phone number you can win a prize at is the one that you hear the radio station give out on the air or the one that is listed on the website. Be optimistic and understand your chances are just as good as someone else's chance. If you never try, you will never win. You will not win every time, but with effort it may happen. Just don’t give up and remember to have fun. It can be frustrating when you get a busy signal and you’ve tried multiple times, but there are contests everyday so be persistent. You can’t win if you don’t play.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Be ready to call and dial in fast. Set up reminders to call. Seek out ways to call in from multiple sources. Play as often as you can. Make sure you’re calling the right number. Have the right mentality.