In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Not all situations call for bargaining. A bazaar may be a great place to bargain, but an expensive shopping mall probably isn't. What's acceptable is one place is bad shopping etiquette in another. If you want to know whether it's acceptable to bargain, say something casual like "It's just a little too expensive for me." If the merchant makes a counteroffer, he's effectively opening the door to bargaining, in which case, haggle away. If he stands pat, it's probably not okay to bargain at that location. In most places where haggling or bargaining is common, there's a double standard when it comes to the price tag: What locals pay is often far less than what tourists pay. Even if you find that an alpaca scarf costs 60 for locals but 100 for tourists, don't necessarily expect to be able to bargain down the price of the scarf to 60. Many vendors won't sell the "locals" price to tourists out of principle, although you may be able to get pretty close if you're skilled. This is a tried and true shopping rule that applies to buying things in general. But it especially applies to bargaining. Many bargainers think that if they can cut the price in half, they've gotten a good deal. But many vendors simply triple the first offer in anticipation of this, which means you'd technically be getting a bad deal if you were to buy. If you know what the item is worth to you, it doesn't really matter how the vendor prices his or her item — as long as you're happy with the price paid. In many places where it's common to bargain, cash is king. Vendors either won't accept credit cards or will be displeased about them.  There are a couple benefits to carrying cash instead of opting for credit:  You won't be enticed to splurge on an item because you'll be limited by how much cash you have. Budget ahead of time and you're guaranteed to stick to your budget. Reaching out with a handful of cash and exclaiming "It's all the cash I have" is a good trick that often works. Vendors will be tempted to go ahead and grab the cash in exchange for the item.
Summary: Know the situations in which it is appropriate to bargain. Find out what locals pay. Determine what the item is worth to you. Have cash in hand.

Being laid off is not the same thing as being fired. It likely had more to do with the company's bottom line than it did with your performance, and your interviewer knows that. If you were laid off, try not to worry too much about how it will look. If you were laid off, emphasize this by saying something like, "My position was eliminated" or "the company let many employees go due to financial issues." Even if you were fired for some kind of wrongdoing, it's important not to eat yourself up about it. If you do, it may have a negative effect on your confidence, which can come across to prospective employers as a lack of competence. Depending on how exactly things ended with your last employer, you may be able to get their support. Talk to your former employer about providing a reference for you when you begin looking for a new job. Even though you were fired, they may still have some nice things to say about you, and you may be able to work out a mutually acceptable story about your termination.  You will probably have to be willing to own up to your mistakes. If, for example, you were fired because you weren't efficient enough, try admitting the mistakes you made and explaining what you've learned from them. Your former employer might be willing to recommend you on the basis that you've learned your lesson. Even if you can't get the support of your manager, you may be able to get a good reference from someone else you worked with at the company. Don't be afraid to ask. If you did something really bad, like stealing from the company or assaulting a coworker, you probably won't have much luck with this. You don't need to state why you left your last job on your resume or in your cover letter, unless the question is specifically asked. Even if you are asked to provide an answer in writing, keep it brief and nonspecific. You can offer more details during your in-person interview. In some cases you may feel that it would be beneficial to explain a termination immediately before you are put on the spot about it. This is entirely up to you, but keep in mind that you might be better able to explain it during a face-to-face conversation, rather than with a few sentences in your cover letter or on an application. If you were out of work for a while after being terminated, you may be worried about how your extended absence from the workforce will look on your resume. Instead of looking like you were doing nothing during this period of unemployment, show your prospective employer that you spent the time enhancing your skills.  If possible, improve your employability by getting a new degree or certificate, or just by taking a few classes to learn some new skills. Try your hand at freelancing or consulting. Even if you don't have much business, it will help fill the gap and it will make you look like a leader. Volunteer work can be a resume booster too, especially if it's related in some way to your field. If you want your prospective employer to look past your termination, one of the best things you can do is put some extra effort into being professional. Don't give your interviewer any reason to doubt your ability to get the job done.   Be sure to practice good  interview etiquette by dressing professionally, arriving early, and silencing your phone. It's also important to do your research about the company and be well-prepared to answer questions about the industry and job requirements.
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One-sentence summary -- Don't be ashamed of a layoff. Cut yourself some slack. Talk to your former employer. Save the details. Boost your  resume. Ooze professionalism.

Problem: Article: Take a colander big enough to contain your milk mixture. Line it with cheesecloth so cheesecloth covers all the sides of the container. Remove the heated milk from the stove and pour it into the colander, right on top of the cheesecloth. Go slowly to avoid spilling the milk. Once the milk mixture is in the cheesecloth, sprinkle on some salt. Take small tastes as you go. Keep adding little bits of salt at a time until you reach your desired taste. Take all the ends of the cheese cloth and tie them together. Then, tie the ends of the cheesecloth around the sink's faucet. Let the cloth hang for an hour on the faucet. This will help the mixture solidify. After an hour, remove the cheesecloth from the sink. Open the cloth and sprinkle on your chosen herbs. Mix them into the cheese. For example, you could add thyme and rosemary. Your cheese will still be slightly runny. Place the goat cheese in the refrigerator wrapped in wax paper. Let it sit until it forms a thick, spreadable mixture. How long it takes your cheese to set depends on the precise temperature of you refrigerator.
Summary:
Line a colander with a cheesecloth. Pour your milk into the cloth. Add salt. Hang your cheesecloth for an hour. Add your herbs. Refrigerate the cheese.