INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Before you get to properly repairing your jeans, you'll first need to cut the excess threads, or frayed edges caused by the tear. Take some scissors and try to cut reasonably close; you want to get rid of any protrusions, but you also don't want to lose any material you can otherwise save. Provided you haven't lost much material, you can usually mend smaller rips without using any patches. First, turn your jeans inside out; that way, when you sew, the new seams won't be as visible. Take a sewing needle and thread, and stitch back and forth until the rip is mended. Try to make the stitches as close as possible. If it's available, try to use thread that's the same as the seam as the rest of the jeans. In many cases, this will be a white or black thread. If the rip is in a conspicuous place far away from natural seams, it's recommended you choose a colour that best fits your jeans' regular colour (usually blue or black). Once you get the rip sewn up, you can proceed to cut the extra bits off. Be sure to cut the sewing thread as close to the jean material as you can. If there are any frayed edges you didn't catch the first time around, give them a cut now. Now that you've made the repair, you'll want to seal the jeans with an iron press. This will smooth out any creases and give your pants a fresh feeling of newness.

SUMMARY: Cut off the frayed edges. Sew up the tear. Cut all excess thread and remaining protruding material. Give your jeans a once-over with a clothes iron.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Poke a hole in the bottom for drainage, add the potting mix, and plant the seed in the soil. Set it in a sunny window and before you know it, a tiny seedling will appear.  Once they've grown a few inches tall, replant the seedlings in larger pots or directly into the ground. You can probably use the same cup for this purpose several more times. You can use a cup as a simple pencil holder for your desk, or use it to hold small desk supplies like paperclips, thumbtacks, and stamps. They're also great for organizing craft supplies like buttons, pins, thimbles, and so on. Toss a Styrofoam cup into your pet's bag of food or litter container. Whenever you need to refill their food bowls, use the cup as a scoop to make things faster and easier. When refilling a freshly cleaned litter box, use the cup to scoop it into their boxes. These work especially well for young children who tend to break things. These trays make it easier for them to transport beverages out to the pool, for example. Even better, the trays float in the water! Styrofoam ice chests make great compost bins for gardeners. Use it exactly the same way you'd use any compost bin. Now you're recycling Styrofoam, recycling kitchen scraps, and getting quality soil out of the deal. Not too shabby!

SUMMARY: Use cups as seedling starters. Organize your desk or crafting supplies with Styrofoam cups. Use cups as scoops for pet food and litter. Use Styrofoam trays as snack trays. Create a compost container with a Styrofoam cooler.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If the introduction is formal, say "Hello, I'm [first name][last name]."  If it's informal, say "Hi, I'm [first name].  Immediately after you've stated your name, ask for the other person's name by saying "What’s your name?" in a pleasant tone. When you learn the other person's name, repeat it by saying "It's a pleasure to meet you, Pedro" or "Nice to meet you, Caroline." Repeating the person’s name will help you remember it, and give the introduction a more personal touch. or other culturally appropriate greeting. Most cultures have a form of physical contact to accompany a greeting. In the United States, it is often a handshake. Be sure to keep the handshake brief and not too loose (floppy) or firm (bone-breaking).  Be aware of cultural differences. For instance, it is considered rude to firmly shake hands in China. It is often  appropriate to greet with a hug, especially if you’re meeting a friend of a friend or an in-law. Hugs show more openness than a handshake. Women more often than men may prefer a hug to a handshake. In many cultures, it is culturally appropriate to greet with a kiss. In South America, for instance, all women are greeted with one kiss, and in France, women are greeted with one kiss on each cheek.  If you are unsure of the appropriate greeting, follow the other person’s lead or watch how other people greet around you. It’s important to show interest in the other person. Ask where she is from, what she does for a living, or ask about any common bonds you may have. Ask about what she loves to do and the passions she has in life. Show that you are engaged and interested in what she has to say.  You may tell a little bit of your background in order to engage  conversation and share about yourself. Telling someone where you work or that you love rock climbing  is appropriate and may lead to more conversation  topics. Don’t take the opportunity to talk only about yourself. You will come across as selfish or uninteresting . After you've met someone for the first time, you should end the conversation by restating that you enjoyed meeting.  If the interaction was formal, say something like "Mrs. Castro, I'm delighted to have met you.  I hope we can talk again soon."  If your conversation was informal, you can say "It was great meeting you, Harold. Hope to see you around."

SUMMARY:
Exchange names. Offer a handshake Ask questions. Close the conversation.