Problem: Article: Ideally, choose plants whose leaves have grown freely without trimming. Choose a warm, dry morning when dew is no longer present. Seed collection from chicory is typically done in July. Wear gardening gloves and watch out for small bees, which enjoy chicory flowers. You can dry chicory as you would herbs. To air dry plants, tie them near the ends of the stems in small bunches. Wrap them loosely in muslin or paper bags that will collect any fallen seeds. Place them in a well-ventilated location, that is not in direct sunlight, for seven to ten days.  Alternately, you can dry the plants on a rack in an airing cupboard or warming drawer, or use an oven or microwave to dry them. If you live in a humid location, try using a small commercial dehydrator to prevent mold. Find seeds in small clusters between bunches of leaves. Use a tiny spoon or round tweezers to carefully scoop underneath the seeds to extract them. Alternately, a faster method is to either crush the pods in a cloth bag, or plant the entire pod.  Place seedpods in a cloth bag, and smash the bag with a wooden mallet. Screen and winnow them to remove unneeded debris. If you plant the entire pods without separating the seeds, multiple seedlings will grow close together and will need thinning.
Summary: Collect seeds from vigorous plants in summertime. Dry the plants. Separate the seeds from the dried plants.

Problem: Article: A potato with high starch and lower water content will always be best for french fries. Try using russet potatoes that are slightly older, if possible. To help maintain uniform shape, pick larger, evenly shaped potatoes. Soaking your fries in water removes excess starch and prevents the fries from getting stuck together. Soak your fries for five minutes and strain. Place them on a plate in a single layer then pat them with paper towels. Let them lay out for a few minutes to air dry.
Summary: Start with the correct potato. Soak your fries in a bowl of cold water.

Problem: Article: After your customer has picked out a car and you've come to a compromise on the price, bring the price to your sales manager at an even lower price. For example, if your customer says they can pay $200 a month, tell your manager $150 a month. This will give you more credibility with your customer and at the end of the day the important thing is that you've made a sale and have a pleased customer that may refer you to friends or will give you a high rating on your C.S.I (customer satisfaction index). Often times your customers will bring in a white lie about what they can afford, or what the dealership down the street is planning on offering them for their trade-in. Overcome these objections by being understanding but persistent. Explain to them that your appraisal of their car is accurate and a good deal.  Customers looking for a trade-in often times will value their car through Kelly Blue Book, but that value is only accurate if they can sell their car at full Kelly Blue Book retail. Every month a car loses 2% of its value, and then you have to attach all the expenses to it that make it ready to sell like tires, brakes, the noise in the back, that light that won't turn on, the safety check, and reconditioning. Also, if another customer comes in and wants to offer less for the car than what it is priced at, the dealership will likely take it because they want to make the sale, thus the customer's car is likely to bring in less than what they believe it will. Explaining this to your customers is important so they understand that you aren't gypping them in price. Now that you have discussed pricing and gotten a definite number from your manager, it's time to complete the sale. Sign the paperwork, arrange a collection date, and always stay in contact with the customer to prevent any problems.
Summary: Discuss the price with your manager. Don't let your customer lie to you. Close the sale.

Problem: Article: You should start feeling more energetic after making lifestyle and diet changes. However, this may not work for everyone, especially if you have an underlying condition. If you still feel tired, see your doctor to find out why and learn about your other treatment options. Tell your doctor how long you’ve felt fatigued and what you’ve tried so far to boost your energy. Then, ask them what they recommend to help boost your energy levels. While you probably don’t need to worry, you might have an underlying condition if you’ve been feeling fatigued for at least 2 weeks. Visit your doctor to discuss your symptoms and find out why you feel so tired. Then, talk to them about your treatment options so you can feel better. You may be able to continue using natural treatments, and your doctor might be able to make additional recommendations. However, your doctor may diagnose you with an underlying condition that requires medical treatment. Sometimes tiredness and fatigue are caused by a mental health condition. Because of your mental illness, you might also start having thoughts of harming yourself. If this happens, talk to someone you trust and visit your doctor immediately. Alternatively, go to the emergency room to get help.  Your life is valuable, and things will start to get better. Talk to someone who can assist you in getting the help you need. You can also call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. While diet and exercise changes are often safe, it’s best to make sure they’re appropriate for you. It’s possible that certain foods or exercises might not be safe for you because of medical conditions you have or medications you’re taking. Talk to your doctor before you make these changes so you’re doing it safely. Tell your doctor about the changes you want to make. Additionally, let them know that you’re hoping to improve your energy levels.
Summary:
Talk to your doctor if you make changes but still feel tired. See your doctor if you’ve been extremely tired for 2 weeks or more. Get immediate medical care if you start having thoughts of self harm. Check with your doctor before making diet and exercise changes.