Article: Although being left out hurts, it might help you to consider what might be going on with the people who leave you out. Chances are that their decision to leave you out is more about them and their insecurities than it is about you.  People who exclude others on purpose probably have some insecurities and biases that are skewing their ability to interact with certain people in a kind way.  People who exclude others also want to be in control and they may be leaving you out because they see you as a threat to their control. Negative thinking is common when something bad happens, such as being left out. However, you can challenge and reframe your negative thoughts to improve the way that you feel. For example, after being left out, you might find that you think to yourself, “Nobody likes me!” Of course, this thought is not true or realistic. It is an overreaction. To reframe this thought, you might change it to something like, “I am a good person and a good friend. The people who really matter in my life enjoy spending time with me.” If the exclusion was intentional, then it is best to avoid showing your emotions to those who excluded you. Bullies often use exclusion to get a rise out of people, so even if you are upset about being excluded, try not to show it. You may be giving a bully what he wants by showing that you are upset about being excluded. Instead, try to act like you are not bothered by it. For example, if you were not invited to a party or some other social event over the weekend, try telling someone about something fun that you did with your family. If someone mentions the party, then try saying something like, “It sounds like you had fun. That’s awesome! I didn’t know about it, but I was too busy anyways. What else did you do this weekend?” If you think that you were left out by accident or if you are confused about why you were left out, then you might consider talking to the person(s) who left you out. You might find out that it was an honest mistake, or you might have an opportunity to point out to the person that his or her actions were not appropriate.  If you think it was a mistake, then try saying something like, “I think there must have been a mistake with your birthday invitations. I did not receive an invite to your birthday party.” If you think that you were left out on purpose, then try saying, “I noticed that I was not invited to your party. It is your party, so you have the right to invite who you want, but I am just curious about why I was not invited.”
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Try to sympathize with those who left you out. Reframe negative thoughts. Act like you are not upset in front of those who excluded you. Consider asking what happened.
Article: Radio ads are recorded and produced into 15, 30, or 60 second segments. When settling on a the length for your ad, you must consider your budget, creative format, and the public's familiarity with your product or service. If you don't have any financial restrictions, you may find it helpful to write a variety 15, 30 and 60 second ads. As you write, read through your ad at a normal pace to make sure you fall within the intended time frame.  If your product or service is well known and/or you have a limited budget, a 15 second ad may suffice. If your ad is in the form of a creative narrative, you may need 60 seconds tell your tale and sell the product or service. When writing a 15 second radio ad, you only have enough time to share basic information about the product or service. If your target audience is already aware of the product or service, this is an ideal and effective ad length. In this short window of time, you must mention the name of the business/event/individual, the product or service, its cost, and contact information. The word count of your short radio spot should be between 30 to 40 words. Copywriters do not have to strip down a 30 second ad to basic facts. They may include more details in a 30 second ad than in a 15 second ad. This slightly extended time frame allows them to write in a more creative and compelling manner. You could write a dialogue, include testimonials, or even tell a short anecdote. Your 30-second ad should contain no more than 80 words. The average radio ad lasts for 60 seconds. The one minute slot provides enough time for copywriters to make a complete sales pitch to the intended audience. The writer can grab the listener’s attention, highlight a problem, provide an answer, and guarantee the customer or client’s satisfaction.  A 60 second slot is the ideal length for promoting new products and services. Your 60 second ad should not contain more than 160 words.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Choose the right length for your ad. Keep 15 second ads simple. Captivate your audience with a 30 second radio ad. Be more thorough with a 60-second spot.
Article: You can create a great deal of steam in your bathroom if you turn on your shower as hot as it will go and close the door. To fill the room, you’ll want to wait at least 10 minutes so the steam has time to build. Once there is plenty of steam in the bathroom, you can set the page down so the steam can help relax its fibers. Make sure that it’s not too close to the shower, though, because you don’t want any moisture to develop on the paper. Check that it isn’t folded or creased in any areas either. Wherever you plan to set the paper down, it’s a good idea to lay down a clean towel first. It will absorb any moisture that might be on the surface from the steam, so you don’t have to worry about the paper getting too wet. In order for the steam to help the paper release the wrinkles, you’ll need to keep it in the bathroom for approximately 10 minutes. If the page is severely wrinkled, you may want to give it extra time -- but check on it every so often to ensure that it’s not absorbing too much moisture. After the paper has been steamed, remove it from the bathroom, and place it on another flat surface. While the steam may have helped release some of the wrinkles, you should use your hand to press over it again while the paper is still relaxed from the steam. Be gentle, though, because you don’t want to tear or damage the page.  You may want to cover your hand in a clean hand towel before smoothing the paper. That will help protect it from any dirt, oils, or other debris that might be on your skin. Even if you manage to smooth most of the wrinkles out of the paper, you may want to place the paper under a heavy weight for several hours to a day in order to further press it.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Turn on the shower. Set the paper on a flat surface. Let it sit. Smooth out the wrinkles with hand.