In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: You want to be able to leave your job on the best terms possible given your situation. Your future employment may depend on your ability to stay calm in the present. There may be friendships and/or professional connections between your current company's employees and potential employers. Plus, your current company may be contacted as a reference. Therefore, you must do your best to remain calm and stay professional by doing the following:  Listen to what your employer has to say. It may be tough to keep quiet but in order to understand the situation, you must listen. Do not argue. No matter the circumstances, the decision has been made by your employer. As a courtesy to you they are giving you an option to either resign or stay and wait to be fired. Arguments and pleas will not change their minds. Do not cause a scene up until you leave for good. The meeting can go very differently if you act out and the employer rescinds your option to resign. If you pose any threat or you are unprofessional, you will be asked to leave and escorted out the building by security. If this happens there will be negative implications such as bad references, bad impressions, possible ineligibility for unemployment or company benefits and possible legal issues. Most likely you already understand the circumstances surrounding your choice to resign because you have been spoken to already, have a feeling something is going on or know you have done something undesirable. However, if you do not fully understand, you must ask questions. Knowing the exact reasons for asking you to resign will help you make your decision about whether to stay or wait to be fired. For example, if you are being asked to leave because your position is being eliminated, then resigning will leave you without unemployment benefits and it may be best to wait to be fired. If you are asked to leave because you have engaged in prohibited acts defined by the company, it may be best to resign because of possible negative implications and ineligibility for unemployment. Before making your decision to resign or wait to be fired, it is important to know what the company policy is for employment verification and reference checks. This means knowing the type of information that is allowed to be released when a potential future employer calls the company for information. Information that may be released includes:  Dates of employment. Title. Salary. Eligibility for rehire. If left on good terms or not. Reason for leaving. Character and personal traits. Work ethic. At this point you only have two options, resign or wait to be fired. You do not need to sign any paperwork or write a resignation letter immediately because you have the right to think over your options. There are pros and cons to both resigning and waiting to be fired and it is important to weigh your options before agreeing to something. Your employer may try to bully you but they cannot force you to make a decision immediately. Either way you are leaving the company very soon but you must do what is best for your situation and your future.
Summary: Remain calm and professional. Understand the full reasons you are being asked to resign. Know company policy for employment verification and reference checks. Know that you have the right to think it over.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Keeping your dreads clean will actually help them lock faster and stay locked. Dirty, unmaintained dreads will start to smell and become fuzzy or uneven. Use shampoo that contains no residue as well as no preservatives or additives. This will ensure the shampoo will not dry out your dreads. You can find residue-free shampoo at your local hair supply store or online. While hair wax and gel can help to smooth out your dreads, they can also make them greasy and loose. Only use wax and gel on your dreads once a month or a few times a year to touch them up. Do not use wax or gel daily, as this can cause a buildup of product and ruin the lock in your dreads.  Look for hair wax or gel that is formulated for dreadlocks. They will usually contain ingredients that will help to smooth and maintain dreadlocks properly. Opt for gel if you are locking your dreads for the first time. Keep your dreads looking slick and tight by maintaining a regular locking routine. You may try alternating between twisting and palm rolling to lock your dreads. Lock your dreads once a day so they do not get loose or fuzzy. If you are unsure of the best way to maintain your dreads, or if you are having trouble maintaining them on your own, see a professional hairdresser for guidance. Look for a hairdresser who has experience maintaining dreadlocks. Ask them for advice on the best way to keep your dreads looking good, based on your hair type and your lifestyle.
Summary: Wash your dreads once every 2 to 3 days with a residue-free shampoo. Use wax and gel sparingly. Follow a regular locking routine. See a professional hairdresser.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: ” Smoking one cigarette will reintroduce nicotine into your system and may lead to smoking another, and then another and then another. You will be better off if you just don’t smoke at all. When you find yourself about to give in to the common rationalization that just one cigarette isn’t going to hurt, turn back to your reason for quitting. Are you quitting for your child? Smoking just one cigarette will hurt her. Your own health? One cigarette is going to set you back. Just one cigarette could make you wind up going back to your pack a day habit, and then you’ll have to start all over. Don’t throw away everything you’ve accomplished so far. If you do give in? Don’t beat yourself up, but don’t use it as an excuse to indulge further. You’ll probably have worse cravings than before, but you have the strength to overcome them. You quit once, and you can do it again. Having a positive attitude is very important when you’re quitting cigarettes. Your mind may constantly pull you down with negative thoughts about everything you’re giving up, like having a good time with your friends or feeling the sweet rush of smoke after a long day. Focus not on what you’re losing, but what you’re gaining and have already gained. For example:  Your health Your family’s respect Money Whiter teeth and fresher breath A cleaner space Clothes that don’t smell Time to spend on anything you want to do besides smoking Freedom from the incessant need to drop whatever you’re doing and have a smoke During the times when quitting feels impossible, and you just don’t think you can handle going without cigarettes anymore, go back to your calendar. Look at the date you quit. Every day you successfully avoided smoking since then is an accomplishment. You obviously have amazing willpower. You have physical strength. You’ve put your mind and body to the test in a way that no one who hasn’t done it could ever understand. Take pride in what you’ve done, and stay motivated to keep going.
Summary:
Don’t give in to “just one cigarette. Focus on what you’re gaining instead of what you’re losing. Keep believing you can do it.