In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: There will often be information in the handbook about how absences are handled in the case of death. Whether it’s a few days or a whole week, it’ll be important to know how much time you can expect to take off. Two or three days is the norm in the United States. If you’ve used up paid sick days and are trying to fake a death to get paid days off, you’ll need to make sure that bereavement time is paid by your company. Many companies offer paid time off, but in America, there is no federal law mandating that you receive it. Many companies do not offer any paid time off, even for a death in the family, if you haven’t been with the company for a long time. Be very careful not to arouse suspicion of what you’re planning to do, but ask close coworkers if they’ve ever taken bereavement leave and see how easy it is to get.
Summary: Read your employee handbook. Find out if the time off is paid. Check how long you’ve been with the company. Ask people around the office.

Part of being more observant is being aware of what your body is telling you. This can't always be described in a logical fashion – it just means listening to your gut. Do you feel like you've walked into an awkward situation but you don't know why? Do you suddenly feel danger when you're on your way to your car? Chances are, your instincts are right, and you should listen to what you feel internally, even if you can't quite explain why. Many people aren't observant because they ignore anything that they can't clearly see or prove. You may have a sense that you are in danger – don't ignore it just because you can't see the bad guy. Another part of being observant is being able to know yourself and to be aware of who you are, how you act, and how you come off. This doesn't mean that you should obsess over yourself, but it does mean that you should have a sense of the kind of energy you give off; do people see you as shy, outgoing, friendly, or mysterious? Knowing yourself first will help you observe others and have a better sense of what's going on in the world. This is something that you'll have to do to shift your focus outward. A lot of people aren't observant because they're so self-conscious that they're busy worrying about how they look or project themselves in every possible interaction. If you're always thinking about your own every move, then how will you be able to really notice something about your friends, teachers, or colleagues? It's important to be self-aware, but if you cross the line over to being self-obsessed, then you'll miss off on many key observations. Check yourself the next time you talk to a new friend. Are you worrying about what to say or do next the whole time, or are you too busy listening to what the friend has to say to really care about yourself? Though you shouldn't ask yourself so many questions that you're not living in the moment, you should keep your mind active when you're observing something so you have the best sense of what's going on. Ask yourself, how is this person really feeling? What is the difference between what he is saying and what he is really feeling? How many people in this room are in a good mood? How many people are wearing black? Keep your mind busy and keep prodding yourself to discover what's really happening in a situation. As you practice your observational skills, you'll be able to keep questioning the situation while paying complete attention. At first, switching to this inquisitive mode of thinking can be a little bit distracting.
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One-sentence summary -- Listen to your gut. Become more self-aware. Pay more attention to others than yourself. Ask yourself questions.

Q: This is easier said than done, but it is important to quell your anxiety in order to be able to eat.  Being nervous is going to make it more difficult to eat and digest your food.  It can also cause your hands to shake, leading to spills.  Try to relax and appear calm and cool in front of your crush.  Replace automatic negative thoughts with more rational ones. If you are feeling judged, remember that everyone eats.  It is perfectly normal and necessary. Prepare for eating in front of your crush by eating socially around other people more often. Many people eat too fast.  Slow down.  Take time to really enjoy your meal and the conversation with your friends and your crush.  Spend less time worrying about eating and more time focusing on what your crush has to say.  It’s really their company that you are interested in more than the food.  Talk more between each bite. Invite your crush into the conversation. This moment is not the end of the world.  There are plenty of things to look forward to.  If this moment of eating in front of your crush is freaking you out, focus on the future instead.  Strike up a conversation about a movie that just came out. If you are eating in the school cafeteria, talk about the classes you have coming up in the afternoon. Keep it positive.  Try to focus on things that make you happy to quell your nerves.  Talk about your hobbies.  Maybe you play a sport and have a big game coming up, or you’re reading a really good book. The fact is, eating is normal.  Everyone must eat in order to survive.  Anxiety over eating in social situations can be the result of feeling judged or suffering from a poor personal body image.  If you suspect you may have an eating disorder, ask for help.  Check with your doctor if you notice effects on your health, like fatigue, severe weigh loss, or loss of your menstrual cycle. Ask for support from your friends, family and a medical professional. Have hope in knowing that this will get easier the more you do it.  You will become more comfortable in the company of your crush after you get to know each other better.  Also, the more you practice eating in front of other people, you will eventually become more comfortable doing it in front of your crush.
A: Relax. Focus on the conversation. Look forward to another activity after eating. Seek therapy if your anxiety is overwhelming. Keep trying.

Problem: Article: Some of the things you can readily find in your kitchen are thought to have antibacterial and healing properties, allowing you to quickly whip up an acne-fighting mask. You will need:  1/2 tablespoon of dark colored honey (darker honey has more antibacterial properties)  1 egg white (do not use the yolk) 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Use a whisk or fork to mix the egg white and lemon juice until it becomes frothy, then add the honey. Make sure that everything is well combined. You may wish to add other household items, such as 1 teaspoon of witch hazel (which has anti-inflammatory properties) or a few drops of an essential oil like peppermint, spearmint, lavender, or calendula, but it is unclear if these will enhance or reduce the effectiveness of the treatment. If you want to treat your whole neck, then you can use your fingers to spread the paste over your neck. If you want to treat a smaller area, then you can use a cotton swab or cotton ball to spread the paste over specific problem areas. Leave the paste alone for about 15 minutes, then rinse it away with lukewarm water. You may need to hop in the shower to do this. Use your fingers to break up the paste as you rinse it away. Pat your skin dry and then apply a non-comedogenic moisturizer to complete the treatment.
Summary:
Gather your ingredients. Combine the ingredients in a small bowl. Spread the paste over your neck. Allow the paste to dry on your neck and then rinse.