The first paragraph of a friendly letter is usually warm and lighthearted. It's a way to set the tone of the letter, letting the recipient know that what's to follow will be more friendly than businesslike or serious. Use the first few lines to say an extended hello, tell a joke, or reference the season.  "How are you doing?" or "How have you been?" are common ways to start a letter. Asking a question helps make the letter feel like part of a longer conversation. If you'd like a reply to your letter, feel free to pepper it with questions throughout. You can use the first paragraph to inquire more deeply about the recipient's life. For example, "I hope little Julie has been enjoying kindergarten. I can't believe she's gotten so big!" Referencing the time of year is another common letter opening. Think of it as the equivalent to making small talk before you launch into a deeper conversation. For example, "I hope you've been having a wonderful fall. The trees in my neighborhood are more brilliant than they've ever been before. I think we're in for a cold winter, though." Now it's time to get to the meat of the letter, your purpose for writing it. Why are you opening this correspondence? Do you want to get back in touch with a long lost friend, express to someone that you are missing them, or thank them for helping you out in some way? Be forthright, open, and articulate to communicate your message effectively.  Write about what's happening in your life. No matter what it says, your letter will probably be appreciated, but the recipient will feel much closer to you (and therefore the letter will be more effective) if it's revealing. Tell what events have occurred, what emotions you've felt, and what plans you have for the future. Don't create an airbrushed picture of your life; that defeats the purpose of a friendly letter. Avoid a holiday newsletter-style update; your friend will start skimming to the bottom if you just list everything you've accomplished since your last letter. You don't have to go too deep into your troubles, but try to portray your life realistically. What was your friend up to last time you talked? Was she on the verge of breaking up with her boyfriend? Was he in the middle of a difficult season on the soccer team? Follow up by making references and asking questions to show you're interested in your friend's life.  You can also discuss topics of mutual interest. Write your thoughts on art, politics, current events, or any other subject that you'd discuss with your friend in person. Consider suggesting movies you've seen that you think your friend would like, or books you've read that you want to recommend. Sharing good information is always welcome in letters.
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One-sentence summary -- Begin with some pleasantries. Share news and personal details. Reference topics that are relevant to your friend.

Q: Faux fur is made from a variety of materials, some of which are scratchy and itchy against your skin. Poor quality will make it easy to spot your fur as a fake, plus it’ll ruin the experience for you. A good quality faux fur will feel soft and luxurious, much like a real fur. In fact, some faux furs are hard to detect because they are so similar to the real thing. Press your finger into the fur and run it along the surface of the fur. Watch to see how the fur reacts to being pushed against. A good quality faux fur will quickly return to it’s plush state, while poor quality faux fur will stay flat and not bounce back. Read the label carefully to find out what your coat is made from. Many faux furs are made of acrylics, but they don’t all have the same texture. Additionally, go online to check any words that you don’t understand.  Some manufacturers have been accused of using actual fur pieces mixed into their faux fur to add quality while keeping the price low. If you are buying faux fur for ethical reasons, then you will want to know if your faux fur contains real fur. Kanecaron and Tissavel are two acrylic fibers that work well for faux fur coats.
A: Feel the texture to see if it’s soft. Mash down the fur to check the quality. Check the label.

Article: Your aim is to create an alluring hourglass silhouette. Shirtdresses and belts that cinch tight at your waist are a great way to achieve this look.  Think about pin-ups from the past whose style your admire. Ava Gardner, Jayne Mansfield, Sophia Loren, Elizabeth Taylor, Lena Horne, Dorothy Dandridge, Kim Novak, Jane Russel, Betty Gable, and Marilyn Monroe all provide stunning examples. Even as you use famous pin-ups as a guide, try to create your own unique look. This is what will make the experience of dressing like a pin-up most fun and fulfilling. Look for genuine vintage items from this era, including pencil skirts, A-line skirts, Cuban heeled stockings, round toed pumps, wiggle dresses, swing dresses, petticoats, 3/4 sleeve cardigans, cropped cardigans with full sleeves, and high waist capri pants, to name a few.  If you don’t live near any good vintage stores, you can search for vintage goods online. You can also buy vintage reproduction clothing online from numerous companies such as Bettie Page Clothing and Stop Staring!  True vintage clothing was produced in the era you are trying to portray, whereas retro clothing looks like it’s from that era but was made more recently. Retro is a copy of the real thing produced in mass market, whereas vintage is the real thing. If your clothing was made before the eighties, check for the “Made in the USA” seal or whatever country you are situated in. On the tag there should be a union name and ID number. A tag that says “Made in China” is a sign that the article of clothing is not vintage. Clothing made of linen, cotton, and other natural fabrics are more likely to be genuine vintage items. Instead of buying clothes, you could invest in fabrics with vintage patterns and make your own clothes. This will require time and some level of skill, however, and so is better left to those with experience in sewing. Some items from your closet, like sweaters with boat necks and v-necks were popular in the 40’s and 50’s; you can add these to your pin-up wardrobe. Or try turning a cardigan backward and buttoning it up for a quick vintage pin-up look. This is the pointy-cupped brassiere that will give you the Marilyn Monroe sweater look which was all the rage during the pin-up era. 1940’s and 1950’s clothing is designed to be worn with base garments, so consider investing in a vintage girdle to give you a lovely silhouette. Though you may not have a natural hourglass shape, these undergarments will do a great job helping you “fake” it!
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Draw inspiration from the 1940’s and 1950’s. Shop vintage and secondhand stores. Repurpose items you already own. Buy a bullet bra. Invest in a girdle or corset.

Article: The teacher may have seen the note but would not have realized it and would've thought that a random student who went to throw away a piece a paper just felt nice enough to pick up someone else's trash.
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Start with a small piece of paper such as an index card and rip it as much as you can without ripping it into multiple pieces  Write your note naturally and then fold your index card with the torn parts so it's about a 1x1 inch square with folds on the edge so it looks like a bit of ripped paper going to the trash. Walk up the the trash and throw it close to the trash can but not in. Have your friend afterwards walk up the trash can, pick up the note as if it was just a random piece of paper and when they get up, switch the note with any piece of paper they have that looks like the note which they would throw into the trash. Done!