Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Keep it about them, not you. Watch clichés that sound trite and don’t really help. Stay positive at all times, and can the negativity. Offer solutions to them so they can improve their problems. Accept that the friend might not listen.

Answer: Although it’s okay to share your own experiences if you think they will convey empathy or help your friend, you should keep the focus squarely on the friend, not you. So resist the urge to regale them with stories about how you went through something worse.   Don't try to one up them on their problems by throwing in your own problem. Maybe you are being stalked at night by a killer clown wearing sunglasses. But this is the time to be focusing on your friend's problem like their spouse or career or whatever they are going through.. That doesn’t mean you can’t find common ground by reminding them of a personal experience you had that was somewhat similar and that you overcame. But resist the urge to imply you know exactly how they feel because every situation is unique, and keep your own stories to a minimum. We’ve all heard such clichés: “I understand how you feel” (even though you really don’t) or “it could be worse” when they feel absolutely awful. Instead of clichés, speak from the heart in a way that is individual to their experience.   Friendship is all about knowing how to use honesty effectively. When a friend is going through a hard time, you have to evaluate the situation and process  through your own personal view. Put yourself in your friend’s place, and feel the emotions they are going through. Say you are sorry for them, and let them express their feelings wholly. Avoid clichéd advice for situations, as they might think you don’t really care and might become sadder. Be realistic. Don’t say “it’s okay” if it’s really not. Instead, offer inspiration. Reprimanding friends by saying things like “I told you you should have done this sooner” or “how many times did I tell you that?” is going to make them hurt more. By the time the conversation is over, you would be sorry you said anything.  If a friend is repeating a negative pattern, you can quietly point this out by offering positive suggestions for how they can make a change rather than framing the point in blaming, negative language. Don’t be judgmental. That’s the bottom line. It won’t help, and it’s not the time. Save the deep talk about how they did x, y, or z wrong for after they are out of the crisis moment. They need to be consoled when things have gone terribly wrong, not be made to feel worse. Do not say mean things to them like “I told you so” or “this is your fault.” Picture this. You are "Lindsay's" best friend, and her parents are getting a divorce. You should be there to let her sob on your shoulder, spill her problems, or make her happy. But... She might also want some alone time. Make her a little care package, with movies, sweets, and things to make her laugh. Be a good friend, and help her through this hardship as you would want her to do for you Provide ways your friend can get through the hardship, as well as emotional encouragement. Help them see the positives that still remain in their life.  Remind the friend that they don’t deserve whatever happened to them.  Try to do something, if possible, that would actually change the hardship your friend is facing. If you can’t find anything to do, try putting effort in and do something else helpful for your friend. For example, maybe they’re too distraught to make dinner. Bring them over a plate of food. Offer to babysit their kids – things like that. Although you should offer constructive solutions, ultimately they need to make their own decisions about what to do.  Let them draw their own conclusions and make their own decisions. Showing your genuine support will be the key here. Talk practical, never guide them if you aren't sure.   Your overarching goal should be to listen, while occasionally providing constructive and positive solutions, advice or suggestions. You could provide all three if you are a particularly close friend. A good friend offers guidance and suggestions, while recognizing that the friend, even though they are close to you, may not be ready to accept your support. Ultimately people need to work through things – bad relationships, financial worry, a death, you name it – on their own time.  Understand and accept that your actions might not yield your expected results always. As a supporter, you should not be disappointed or discouraged by this. Do help them try to identify the causes of their problems and pinpoint possible remedies for them. Use your experience, instincts, and other peoples’ advice. Say "this is your life and you should do what you decide is best. But don't you think that ____ will lead to ___? Maybe you can ___? It's up to you though" instead of "that's an awful idea, you should ___".


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Make a smaller rectangle by folding the bill in half. Fold the bill in half lengthwise. Fold the long edges to the middle. Flip the bill over and fold the creased edges to the middle. Turn the bill over and fold it almost to the top edge. Pull the same edge back down but hold the crease you made in place. Turn the bill over and fold out the skirt. Make the neckline by folding 2 triangles in the center part at the top. Flip the bill and finish the neckline by pulling the top edge down in the center. Fold the edges of the bodice in. Create the sleeves of the dress by folding out small triangles.

Answer:
Match the short ends up together, cutting the longer side in half. The front part of the bill should be on the outside. Crease along the fold you've just made to make a smaller rectangle. You'll treat this double rectangle like a single layer of paper throughout the folding process. Folding it this way will make the final shape better. Bring the long edges together so they meet perfectly and then make a crease along the fold with your fingernail. The long edges won't be as obvious since you made a smaller rectangle in the first step, but the sides that were longest before you folded the bill will still be a bit longer than the other sides. Unfold the fold you just made. You should now have a crease running down the middle of the bill lengthwise. Fold each long side to the middle crease you just made. The edges should meet in the middle. Make a crease along the fold on each side using your fingernail. Unfold the 2 sides you just folded in. You should now have a bill folded in half width-wise with 3 long creases in it, equally dividing the bill into 4 long rectangles. When you flip the bill over, you should be able to see the creases you made making little "mountains" in the bills. There should be one in the middle and one running down each side. Take one of the side creases and bring the folded edge over to meet the middle crease. Press down to make a crease in the bill below it. Do the same on the other side so that the side crease meets the other one in the middle and push down on the bill below to make another crease. At this point, you should have a little trough in the center. The ends of the bill will hang out over the edge of the center part. Leave the paper folded like it was in the last step except turn it over to the other side. Place one of the short edges facing you and turn it up to meet the top edge. However, don't fold it all the way to the top edge. Leave about 1⁄3 inch (0.85 cm) at the top so the edges don't quite meet. Make a crease at the bottom. Basically, you're making a second crease just above the one you made in the last step. However, this fold will be going the other direction as you bring the edge back down to the bottom. Use your fingernail to make the crease. When you turn the bill over and flip it end-to-end, you should have a short section at the top above the folds you just made and a longer section at the bottom below the folds you just made. Use your finger to open up the skirt at the bottom by pushing between the 2 folds. As you bring out each side, make a crease along the diagonal, creating a fuller skirt. Basically, you're pulling apart the "trough" you made earlier in the folding process. As you  pull it apart, it naturally creates space to make a diagonal fold from the "waist" of the dress down to the "hem." You should see a middle line at the top. Fold a triangle from the middle on each side, only going about halfway out to the edge and halfway down to the waist. Unfold these triangles when you're done making the crease. As you pull the center down, the creases you made in the last step will come down to make a v-neck in the front. On the back, where you're looking at the dress, you'll just have the flat edge coming down. You should still be looking at the back of the dress. Pull in the long side of the bodice on the right side, folding it almost to the center. You'll need to crease the long edge, as well as a little diagonal edge near the waist. Do the same on the left side. This step helps give shape to the dress. On the right piece you just folded to the middle, fold the top corner out so it reaches beyond the edge of the dress, creating the sleeve on that side. Do the same for the left side. Turn it back over, and you have a completed dress!