INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Avoid playing games. You don’t need to immediately tell her that you like her and freak her out, but don’t assume that she thinks one way about you. Always respectfully ask and thank her for letting you know her opinion. Open communication is the easiest way to get to know her. If you find it difficult to get her to share anything about herself or to even have a conversation with her, use open-ended questions to get the conversation flowing like "What is your favourite class and why?" or "Tell me something about yourself that most people wouldn't know by looking at you." Are you listening to respond or are you truly hearing what she is saying? Actively listen to her and ask questions to make sure that you understand what you’ve heard. Don’t be distracted by outside factors. Look for a quiet place or ask to schedule a meeting to ensure that both of you are mentally and emotionally present. If you are maturing fast or very active and notice yourself sweating or smelling bad, start to shower and use deodorant every day. Brush your teeth and comb your hair. Maintaining good personal hygiene is essential. Keep yourself clean and smelling fresh even when you're not around her because if a rumor picks up that you smell, you may lose your chance before even getting to talk with her. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder but what all girls want is a well put together guy. Dressing well shows that you take pride in your appearance. Know your strengths and weaknesses when it comes to your outfits. You should be able to talk with her often, your conversations should last, and you should be able to talk with her about multiple topics that are interesting to the both of you. Awkward conversations won't cut it. If something feels forced, changed topics. Ask her if she plays video games because there are surprisingly a lot of girls who enjoy video games as much as boys. Ask her if she likes to draw if you like to draw. If you both like the local sports team you can say, "Hey, did you see yesterday's game?" Don't pretend to love something just because you think she does. Know what you like and what you don't so that you have something to talk about. Don't worry about whether or not she likes what you like or admires what you admire. Confidence means stating things which are bold truths and expecting other to respect you for it, whether they agree or not. Do not be a jerk. Having an opinion doesn't mean other opinions are wrong, just that you may not agree.

SUMMARY: Be direct when expressing yourself. Listen to what she is saying. Keep yourself clean and fresh at all times. Dress well. Keep your conversations going. Talk about things that you two have in common. Be confident.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Before you clean your cloth seats, you need to remove all debris, dirt, and crumbs. Vacuum the seats well. Make sure to get into the seams. Use your fingers to separate the seams and stick the nozzle of the vacuum into the seams to remove any loose debris. You should use a fabric or cloth cleaning product to clean cloth seats instead of an all-purpose cleanser. Lightly spray the solution over the area that you want to clean. Try four to five sprays over the area. Make sure not to spray so much that you saturate the area. This can lead to mold and smells on the cushion underneath the cloth. Before spraying cleaner on a new area, work on the area you just sprayed. Work on one area at a time, immediately brushing the area after spraying. Use a soft or medium stiff interior brush to massage the cloth seat. Don’t use a stiff carpet brush on cloth interiors. This can mess up the cloth fibers on the seat. Massaging the cloth helps bring dirt to the surface. When the suds start to gather with dirt in them, use a microfiber towel to wipe away the dirty suds. Make sure to do this before it dries, which will put the dirt back on the seat. Repeat this same process, spraying, massaging, and wiping, until the area is clean. Remember, the key is light coats before you brush instead of saturating the fabric with solution. It may take three to six coats to remove the stain. When you’ve finished removing the stain, use the vacuum on the area again. This helps dry up any wet saturation that has accumulated and dry the fabric. Let the seats finish drying before driving the car anywhere.
Summary: Vacuum the seats. Spray a light coat of cleaning solution on the seat. Use an interior brush on the area. Wipe away dirty suds with a microfiber towel. Repeat until clean. Vacuum again after you’re finished.

When packing your beach essentials for the day, include a wash basin that can fit feet inside of it comfortably. Also take a generous amount of water with you, at least a gallon sized container. If you are traveling to the beach with more people, bring one gallon of water for each person to use for cleansing purposes. The basin should not only be on a flat surface, but also on a surface that is not sandy. The goal is to not have to repeat its use once you’ve washed yourself off. Make sure there is enough water in the basin that feet are completely submerged underneath the water. Use your hands to douse sandy areas of the skin with water.  In the place of your hands, a clean sponge can be used to help with sand removal. Be gentle with your skin as you get the sand off. It’s easy to get abrasions if you rub too hard. If there is still sand left on your feet, you might need to empty the water and start over by refilling the basin with clean water. Wipe off any excess water with a clean towel. Rinse out the basin in between cleanings.
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One-sentence summary -- Plan and pack ahead. Place the basin on a flat surface. Pour water into the basin. Take your feet out of the water and inspect.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Have a conversation with the text by writing down your thoughts and reflections in the margins as you read. You may write one or two words to mark your thoughts. You can also jot down short phrases in the margins as they come. As you read, ask yourself questions like, "What is the author trying to tell me as the reader?" "Why is this passage in the text?" "How do I respond emotionally to the text?" As you read, write down any questions you have about the text. Jot them down in the margins or at the bottom of the page. Ask questions about words or phrases that confuse you. Pose questions about ideas that you find hard to follow or do not agree with.  For example, you may ask questions like, "Why did the author include this example in the book?" "What is the goal of the author in this passage?" "What is the author trying to say here?" To make the questions short so they can fit into the margins, you may simply put a question mark next to passages you do not understand. Or you may write the questions like, "Goal of the author?" "What is being said?" to keep them short. You can also keep the questions in a separate notebook or piece of paper so you do not clutter up the margins of the book. Use arrows or lines to connect ideas and themes together in the text. You may circle key words on the same page and then link them together with arrows. Or you could highlight a passage and draw an arrow to another passage further down the page. Linking ideas together will help you think critically about the text. It will also deepen your annotations and notes on the text. Once you have completed a section of the book, try to condense the main thoughts and ideas in the section with a few key words. Write these key words at the bottom of the page so you can return to them later.  For example, you may summarize a passage in the book with key words like “power,” “female sexuality,” and “Freud case study.” You can keep your summaries in a separate notebook or piece of paper so the margins do not become cluttered with your notes.

SUMMARY:
Reflect on the book in the margins. Make a list of questions you have about the book. Link ideas together with arrows. Summarize each section at the bottom of the page.