Article: Don’t call or text your ex. Back away from their friends and family, as well. It’s okay to eventually work on a friendship, but it’s best to back off in the beginning. This will allow you to get used to life without your ex.  If you and your ex had friends in common before you started dating, it’s up to you whether to keep those friends in your life. Choosing to keep them means accepting that they’ll still want to hang out with your ex. Stay civil about the matter. Don’t bad-mouth your ex or their new significant other.  If you have mutual friends, make it clear to those friends that you do not want to hang out unless your ex is not around. It is important to set these boundaries and expectations ahead of time so your friend will know. Unfollow or delete your ex from your Friends list. Stop checking their feeds. Don’t accept their private messages. Make your own posts private so that your ex won’t see them. Give back your ex’s class ring or jacket. Donate the teddy bear they gave you to a children’s charity. Pawn or donate any jewelry they bought for you. Separating yourself from these reminders will help you make a clean break. It’s up to you if you want to get rid of photos and love letters. If it was a bad breakup, delete or recycle them. If you’ve agreed to be friends, you could stash them away in the garage or attic. For digital mementos, you could save them to a flash drive and ask your parents to hide it for a few years. It is normal and healthy to take some time to yourself after a breakup before you begin dating again. If you rebound with someone new, you risk experiencing unresolved anger for your ex. Tell yourself that it’s okay to be single, and believe it. Work out your old feelings for your ex before you start dating again. Invite them to your house for a pool party. Catch the latest blockbuster, and grab some pizza afterwards. Go ice skating or play a friendly game of soccer. Spending time with your friends will boost your self-esteem, occupy your mind with fun things, and remind you that you can enjoy yourself without a romantic relationship. Maintaining your interests is an important part of moving on. Keep on doing the things you enjoy after your breakup. For example, if you like to paint, then continue to paint. If you play an instrument, keep playing. If you play a sport, keep playing that sport.
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Distance yourself in person. Keep your distance on social media. Get rid of reminders of your old relationship. Avoid rebound dates. Hang out with your friends. Continue to do things you enjoy.

Problem: Article: If you notice that your cat no longer wakes up and runs away when you vacuum around her, then there is a chance that she may be deaf, particularly if she always used to run away from the vacuum (or other loud gadgets). Make a noise outside of your cat's visual field (so she cannot see you). One option is to bang two pan lids together. Another option is to shake the box of cat treats that your cat loves.  The most important part is to stand somewhere your cat cannot see you. You should also avoid standing in a position where the noise you make (such as banging to pots together) does not cause a breeze to rush over your cat. If your cat turns her hear to look towards where the noise came from, or reacts in some other ways (such as becoming startled), then you will know that your cat is not completely deaf. However, you should still take your cat to a vet, as this test cannot tell you if your cat is partially deaf, or if she is deaf in one ear.
Summary: Take note if your cat is less easily startled. Place your cat in a quiet room away from any distraction in order to test her hearing. Watch to see what happens.

It’s best to have a plan for how you will introduce yourself so you don’t get lost or confused when you’re on stage. It’s even better if you can write your plan down so you can review it beforehand or refer to it during your presentation. You can write down every sentence if you’d like, especially for practicing the introduction. When it’s time to present, it’s probably best to just write down a few notes or key words to remind you of what you want to say so you don’t just read off your note cards. Practicing your introduction out loud will help you speak with the right intonation and at the right pace so your message will be clear and interesting. You can also time yourself and add or remove certain parts of your introduction until you’ve got it just right. Ask your friend for constructive feedback and advice on how to improve. Practicing out loud will also help you gain confidence. If you don’t have a friend to watch your presentation, record yourself on video and play it back later to refine your presentation skills. It can be uncomfortable to watch yourself on video, but it will help you nail your introduction. You can even record your whole presentation. Keep recording and re-recording until you are happy with it. Then you know the audience will be happy too. You will want to make a good first impression with your introduction, so be sure you know what is expected of you and what might be frowned upon. Research the local culture where you will be speaking: what do they normally wear in the industry there? Do they introduce themselves by first name only, or with their first and last name? Be mindful of international customs too. In some places, it’s not appropriate to use humor. If you are unsure about your audience, leave the humor out. The best resource to learn about the local culture is the locals themselves. If you have a contact where you will be speaking, ask them about customs, dress code, and how humor is usually received. If you don’t know anyone personally, try searching in industry-specific online forums. Find YouTube videos of presentations given in the area that are relevant to your industry.
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Make a plan and write it down. Rehearse your introduction with a friend. Research the culture where you will present so you don’t offend anyone.