Article: One great way of telegraphing to everyone in the room that you're cocky is to display this trait with confident body language. You'll want to have a broad, erect stance as your default way of standing. Keep your shoulders back and your head up while holding your chest up. It sounds crazy, but it works - changing from a slouched or slumped default posture to a more dignified one can make a marked difference on how people think of you (and how you think of yourself.) Cocky people know that they're the coolest person to walk the face of the earth - their faces should reflect this. A cocky person is perpetually amused with himself. Keep a proud smile on your face whenever you can. When you're interacting with someone, especially if it's someone you're interested in romantically, you might want to add a little mischievousness to your expression, as if you consider the conversation to be an amusing game. These relatively small changes to your expression can cause significant changes in your behavior. Pretending to feel a certain way can actually make you feel that way, which will make your cockiness seem all the more natural. Cocky people always know what they're doing and where they're going. Your movements should reflect this. Walk with confidence - keep your head up and your shoulders back as you take fairly quick strides toward where you want to go. Whenever possible, walk in a straight line to your desired location. Don't slow down or dawdle unless you come across something or someone who interests you. Ideally, you want to create the impression that everything you do is important, so walk as if you need to make an important appointment. Most people will naturally assume that you  are  important. Cocky people know they're hot! Dress to show off the hottest aspects of your body. If you've got great, muscly arms, wear short sleeves to have the ladies swooning. Have you got long, sexy legs? Show them off with some tight jeans! Don't be shy - you're the best-looking person you know, so it'd be a disservice  not  to flaunt what you've got. Cocky people have confidence in their opinions - the way they gesture and position their body should reflect this. Always face and make eye contact with whomever you're talking to. Generally, you should position yourself so that the front of your body is facing whoever you're engaged with - a good rule is to keep your belly button pointed at whoever's most interesting to you at a given moment. This way, even if you have to momentarily avert your gaze for some reason, the full weight of your body language is still brought to bear on who you're talking to.  Don't appear defensive during confrontations. For instance, if you're engaged in an argument or debate, don't cross your arms and look away. Instead, point your body directly at your opponent and look him or her in the eye. Make gestures with confidence. If someone asks you which way is North, instead of feebly pointing with a finger held close to your body, extend your entire arm.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Keep a strong, secure posture. Show your cockiness on your face. Display your cockiness in the way you move. Show off your best features. Appear bold, not defensive.
Article: Talk through your problems and situations.  With professional help and advice, the focus of the problems and drama may be clarified.  There are many supplementary benefits to seeing a therapist.  The results of therapy are long-lasting.  Positive therapy could save you from being overly dramatic in future situations. It may bring out undiscovered, repressed emotions.  Not only is this good for you psychologically, but it could prevent future drama based on issues of which you weren’t even aware. Passive-aggressive responses will be minimized.  Working out past issues with a therapist will help you avoid the snarky comments that often cause drama. Choosing between optimism and pessimism is difficult, but it is a choice.  Consider the following changes of perspective to improve your attitude.  When your legs are tired after a long day, be happy you can walk. If you are upset about family drama, be happy that you have living family. Being tired in the morning can be easily turned around by realizing everyone doesn’t have a bed. Having inappropriate or confusing body language can lead to serious misinterpretations and drama.  There is no need to cause a scene or challenge someone through a simple misunderstanding.  Try to convey non-confrontational body language.  Uncross your arms.  It looks defensive and closed off. Find even ground with others.  If they are sitting, sit beside them.  Stand evenly with them.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
See a counselor or therapist. Be positive to avoid the drama. Work on your body language.
Article: Your thesis is the theory you’re attempting to prove. Choose something that is debatable, and be as specific as possible. For example, instead of saying, “Pollution is bad for the environment,” which is not debatable, say, “To reduce pollution, the government should tax car owners more heavily.”  Try not to be combative or confrontational in your thesis. Don’t use words like stupid or evil, which can quickly alienate the people you’re trying to convince. It may also be helpful to present both sides of the argument in a neutral and objective way early in your presentation. Seek out a librarian at your local library and ask them to help you find books and journals that relate to your research. If you are putting together an assignment for a class, your teacher may be able to provide sources, as well. You can also do much of your research online, but you’ll need to be careful about which sites you’re using. Some are more reliable than others.  Government or university websites, peer-reviewed journals, well-known news publications, or documentaries are good places to start. In general, social media posts, personal websites, and collaborative websites where anyone can make changes are not reliable sources to cite. These are, however, a good place to gain a basic understanding of a topic. They might also cite more reliable sources that you can use. Avoid sources that are trying to sell you something, since their claims may not be completely honest. Research an opposing viewpoint so that you can anticipate the arguments someone else will make against your thesis. This will also help you prepare for your response to the counterargument. Try imagining what someone who disagreed with you would say. For example, if you’re arguing for taxing drivers in order to reduce pollution, research the ways in which taxes can have a negative impact on society.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Select your thesis. Find reliable sources that support your thesis. Find reliable sources that support the counterargument.