Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Make sure your software is up-to-date. Adjust your device's auto-lock settings. Use your device's "Low Power Mode" feature. Enable auto-brightness. Disable your device's Mail fetching. Turn on Airplane Mode when you have no coverage.

Answer: Apple is always attempting to improve your device's battery life, so updating to the latest version of iOS as soon as it becomes available will potentially help save battery life in and of itself. After a certain amount of inactivity, your iPhone or iPod will automatically turn off its screen. To change this setting:  Open your iPhone's Settings. Scroll down and tap Display & Brightness. Tap Auto-Lock. Tap a time limit (the lower, the better). Low Power Mode is a process that temporarily restricts your iPhone's or iPod's visual effects and overall power consumption until you disable it. To enable this feature:  Open your iPhone's Settings. Scroll down and tap Battery. Slide Low Power Mode right to the "On" position. This feature uses your iPhone's or iPod's camera to detect ambient light and adjusts the screen's brightness automatically in response. To enable this feature:  Open your iPhone's Settings. Scroll down and tap General. Tap Accessibility. Select Display Accommodations. Slide Auto-Brightness right to the "On" position. This feature sends new mail to your Mail app from the pertinent email server, which can use a significant amount of battery life. To disable fetching:  Open your iPhone's Settings. Scroll down and tap Mail. Tap Accounts. Tap Fetch New Data at the bottom of the page. Slide Push left to the "Off" position. Doing this will prevent your iPhone or iPod from attempting to send or receive any kind of signal, which will in turn reduce the impact on your battery. To enable Airplane Mode:  Open your iPhone's Settings. Slide Airplane Mode right. Even when you do have coverage, turn on airplane mode to help your phone charge faster.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Relax and become aware of what you're hearing. Remember that listening requires interpretation. Master perceptive listening. Avoid roadblocks that prevent perceptive listening. Practice perceptive listening in other areas of your life.

Answer: Studies show that talking elevates a person's blood pressure. Listening brings it back down. Listening relaxes us, which allows us to pay attention to our surroundings (and those in it). Perceptive listening goes beyond actively listening, which focuses on listening to another person, reflecting on what he or she says, and sharing your thoughts.  It also requires you to think about what the other person is thinking and how he or she acts while talking.  It demands focus and being mindful of and present in the conversation by paying close attention to cues from the other person and providing feedback relevant to the discussion. The need to interpret information limits people in their ability to understand what a message means. These interpretations are often dictated by a person's life experiences. Therefore, they are also limited by these experiences. This leaves a lot of room for error in understanding what another person means. Listening is not an involuntary, automatic response to hearing what someone is saying. It involves a conscious effort on your part and requires practice. Foremost is that you respect the speaker as a human being who deserves to be heard. An effective listener will validate and empower others. This improves the relationship and often leads to future discussions that are straight forward and detailed. Here are some tips to being a more effective listener.  Focus your attention, shut out distractions and listen closely to what's said. You cannot assess a statement's logic or the speaker's true intentions if you're unfocused.  Respond to what's said so the speaker feels heard and believes you understand what he or she is saying. This feedback also allows you to clear up any misinterpretations in your processing. Don't interrupt when providing feedback. Wait for natural breaks in the conversation and for cues from the speaker, such as “Does that make sense?” Ask questions at appropriate times to draw out what the speaker might not have said otherwise.  Pay attention to the speaker's mannerisms and tone, and what they might mean. Consider the context within which the message is delivered and observe what is not said. Meaning is not always openly expressed.  Don't fill silences simply to avoid them. Give the person time to think through what he or she is thinking and wants to say. Be open-minded to messages that you do not agree with (e.g., prejudicial comments and opposing viewpoints). Allow the speaker to fully explain him or herself. Seek to understand and interpret a message's meaning by using the cues you've been paying attention to and by drawing on your experiences. Make a conscious and active effort to remember what's said. Retaining information is necessary for assessing its relationship to other aspects of the conversation – in the moment. It's also needed to later process the information, which alone can alter your perception and handling of related situations. Try not to ask “why” questions because this can make people feel defensive. Avoid advising the person about what you think should be done unless you're asked. Don't make quick reassurances, such as, “Don't worry about that.” The latter can indicate you're not fully listening or taking the discussion seriously. Listen to the sounds around you and observe how they make you feel. Notice when you aren't noticing sounds and stop, close your eyes, relax and focus. The more you do this, the more you will become aware of the world around you. This will also help you detect odd, unusual and pleasing sounds and become more perceptive about their meanings, in addition to the situations that might accompany them.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Follow the form, if debating formally Keep calm. Speak clearly. Explain your logic. Be respectful and fair. Act confident.

Answer:
. If you’re going to be debating in a formal setting, such as for a class or for a club, you’ll want to be sure you know how a debate actually works. Formal debates follow a formula, and you’ll want to know that formula like the back of your hand so that you’re prepared. It’s also important because breaking from the formula can lose you points.  Usually there is a statement and two or more teams or single debaters will be assigned to either agree or disagree with the idea. You’ll then take turns making your points according to a set period of time. There are a couple of different debate styles (which determine the rules and how the debate works), so you’ll need to know which one you’re using in order to be clear on the rules. It’s a good idea to look into this well in advance and do some research online. Look for words like “competitive debate”, “Parliamentary debate”, or “Oxford debate”. These are some of the styles of debate you might encounter. When you debate, stay calm. Don’t start shouting or get angry. This will show weakness to your opponent. Instead, keep your voice even and keep your facial expression neutral. This makes it much harder for your opponent to find what buttons they can press to make you trip up. If you’re having trouble staying calm, try focusing on your breathing for a minute or two. When you talk, speak clearly so that people can understand you. Speaking clearly also makes you sound smarter and more confident. Speak clearly by using a loud enough volume that people can hear you and then enunciate your words. Don’t mumble or slur your words but say each word deliberately and say each syllable carefully. It’s easy to catch poor enunciation when reciting tongue twisters. Try this one: “How can a clam cram in a clean cream can?” When you explain to someone how you arrived at the conclusion that you came to, deliberately and step by step, you’re forcing their brain to think in the same way that yours does. As long as your reasoning is at least good on the surface, this can be one of the most effective ways to bring someone over to your side of the argument. When you argue with someone, be respectful. Don’t insult them, talk over them, or judge them. Doing this can be seen as a sign that your argument isn’t very good, plus it makes people defensive and much less willing to listen to you or want to agree with you. You should also be fair in an argument. Don’t distort the facts. Use evidence against them that is recent and directly related, not old and “water under the bridge”.  A bad example of debating would look like: “Why should we listen to you? You broke the system last year when you were in charge of the project. You’d probably just ruin this too.” A good example of debating would look like: “I know you’re really excited about this project but the situation is very sensitive. It would be better to use someone with more experience so that it can be done more efficiently.” Although you don’t have to actually be confident, acting confident can make you and your argument much more appealing and believable. When you don’t act confident, you communicate (even if it’s not true) that you don’t think your argument is a very good one. You can do some simple, easy things to make yourself appear more confident, though. Make eye contact with your opponent, as well as people in your audience if you have one. Don’t fidget, instead using your hands to talk or keep them pinned in front of you. Speak clearly and with purpose, avoiding filler language like “umm” and “ahh”. Just a few adjustments will have you seeming much more sure of yourself.