INPUT ARTICLE: Article: As simple as it may sound, sometimes it can be difficult to tell whether someone is being rude, playfully teasing in a friendly manner, or something else. Learning to recognize rudeness will help you deal with it in a prompt way that minimizes the emotional damage done. Some things to look for include:  Yelling and other violent gestures, such as knocking something out of your hand. Not having or showing concern or respect for your rights and feelings. Relating to sex or other body functions in a way that offends others. Some behavior may go beyond the boundaries of what is considered rude. In those cases, consider if you are being verbally abused. Do you feel like you are continuously walking on eggshells? Are you the brunt of jokes that make you feel bad? Is your self-esteem spiraling down?. If so, consider filing a complaint with human resources if the person is a co-worker or leaving them if this person is a relationship partner. There are multiple reasons why someone might be rude to you, beyond simply retaliating for something you did. Understanding why people engage in rude behaviors will help you gain a broader perspective and respond with more awareness and less compulsion.  A person may perform "downward comparisons" to feel better about themselves. This is a social positioning tactic where if they feel like she can bully you with rudeness and insults, it will make them feel more powerful in comparison. Obviously this comes from a sense of insecurity rather than confidence. Research suggests that sometimes a person will project things they don't want to admit about themselves on to other people. For instance, if she thinks she is physically unattractive deep down, she might go around telling other people they are ugly. This temporarily passes the problem on to others. A person may also respond with rudeness when they feel threatened. You don't always need to actually threaten them; they may feel threatened simply by being in your presence, if you are confident or have other desirable qualities. Ask yourself what might compel this person in particular to approach you in the way they are doing. Maybe this person never learned manners? Or maybe they feel intimidated or scared or is upset about something completely unrelated to you? Think about your recent interactions and see if you can come up with a possible reason, which will help you respond appropriately.  If the person is a co-worker, did you forget to do something that was then passed on to them? If the person is a family member, did you take someone else's side in an argument? The person could even be trying to help in a roundabout way, or want to connect but not know how.  Maybe they upset you by accident, and didn't know they were being rude. If you need a good reason to stay away from rude people or defuse rudeness, take a look at the impact that rudeness has on you. Experiencing rudeness from others impairs everything from creativity and brainpower to how helpful we want to be to other people. Rudeness may seem like a small deal that can be easily overcome and recovered from, but the research tells a different story.

SUMMARY: Learn to identify rude behavior. Learn about what causes rude behavior. Discover the underlying motivation. Educate yourself on the effects.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Choose a stem that has a growing tip with at least two pairs of leaves under it. Snip the stem off just above the set of leaves that are third from the top. The cutting should be about 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7.6 cm) long. Use a sharp knife to remove the extra leaves sticking out from the leaf node, as well as the stem below the leaf node. Apply hormone powder to the cut portion of the stem by quickly dipping the end into the powder. Rooting hormone encourages the development of roots. A well-drained and nutritional mix, like one made with compost and vermiculite, works well. Use a 2.25-inch (7.5-cm) pot for one cutting or 3-inch (7.6-cm) pot for three to four cuttings. The cuttings need plenty of light to thrive, but direct sun can cause more harm than good. A good place to let them sit would be beneath a sunny window with sheer curtains. Use a spray bottle and apply enough water to keep the surface of the growing medium moist, but do not soak it. If the plants sit in water, the stem may rot. Once the plant has several stems growing off it, the roots should be sturdy enough to transplant. Carefully pry the plant—stems, roots, and soil—from its current container. Transfer each plant individually into separate pots that are at least 3.5 inches (9 cm). Make sure that the pots have been previously filled with the same growing medium.  Note that instead of planting the fuchsia cutting into a smaller pot and later transplanting it into a larger, "middle stage" pot, you can also plant the cutting directly into this middle stage pot. You will need to be more vigilant about proper lighting and watering conditions in order to ensure that the cutting takes root, though. Continue keeping the soil moist, and provide the same type of sun you provided while in the beginning stages.
Summary: Take a cutting from a healthy fuchsia plant. Trim away extra leaves. Dip the cutting in rooting hormone. Fill a small pot with potting mix. Place the cuttings in indirect sunlight. Keep the soil moistened. Transplant fuchsias to a larger pot as they grow.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Go to the emergency room immediately if you have had an acute injury and you are experiencing numbness or tingling in your extremities. If you have cut yourself on something sharp, try to staunch the bleeding as you go to the emergency room.  Nerve damage due to knives in the kitchen or broken glass is fairly common. Visit the emergency room if you have had recent contact with lead, arsenic, mercury or other toxic substances. They need to be flushed from your body before repair can start. If the nerve has been completely severed, this may be necessary in order to start repair. If the surgery is successful, the nerve will grow and repair at a rate of approximately one inch per month. Nerve grafts often require the removal of nerve fiber from another part of the body. The area from which it was taken may remain numb after the surgery. Your body will typically go through four phases of repairing nerve damage. This repairing requires the cells to heal and “retune” themselves to properly send signals to the brain.  This may require physical therapy. A professional will help you train your body to heal properly by doing incremental range-of-motion exercises. This may require time. Nerve repair may not happen overnight. It may take weeks, months, or years to heal. In severe cases, nerve function may not repair fully. Your doctor should be able to give you a prognosis about how long it will take to heal from a specific injury.

SUMMARY:
Seek medical attention. Consider surgery to reconnect or graft nerves. Retrain your body.