In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Try not to chatter if you don't really have something to say. Instead, make your words count. Over time, people will start to listen to you better because they know that what you have to say is important. If you talk too often, you water down what you have to say, making it less important. Thoughtfully choosing your words makes them have impact. Unless the conversation is important -- such as a work meeting -- consider letting someone else control the conversation. You may not want to do this with every conversation, but it can be a great way to teach yourself to speak only when you need to.   This will help you become a better listener. You'll actively be focusing on the other person and how to keep the conversation central to them. You'll likely be surprised how much you end up learning, too. Try not to be too quiet when you're meeting a new person. The person may assume that you are strange or that you are not worth talking to. Instead, find a balance between listening to the other people around you and asking considerate questions. Don't speak unnecessarily. Think before you speak. Pause when you're agitated or excited. Be mindful of interrupting another person. Take the time to hear the meaning behind their words instead of just jumping in with your own opinions or comments. How does this person actually feel? How are they likely to react? What information are you noticing that you didn’t before? It's not that talkative people don't or can't do this, it's just much easier when you can focus on watching the other person rather than on talking. When you interrupt someone, you demonstrate a complete lack of respect for their thoughts and feelings. Let them finish before you start on what you think. If you’re not sure if you interrupted or not, just say, “I’m sorry. Did I interrupt? Go on.” This will make them feel more appreciated, too. Take a second to consider how much you've spoken in this conversation and how much the other person has. If it's been a while since you've really chimed in with something, go ahead. No conversation is fulfilling if the other person is practically mute. But the door swings both ways — if you've been talking for a while, let the other person grab the reins. Just make sure each person gets to finish their thought before you switch gears. People love talking about themselves, and if you allow them time to do it, they’ll love you for it, too. Being quiet doesn't mean not talking — it means using words succinctly, asking interesting questions, and making solid points worth talking about. So don't tell yourself to shut up; just tell yourself to ask the right questions. Let’s say an acquaintance of yours went skydiving. Instead of saying, “Oh, I went skydiving once; it was awesome!” you say, “That’s great! How was it? Was it your first time?” If they’re truly invested in the conversation, they’ll probably ask you if you’ve ever done it, too. Soften your delivery and talk quieter, but loud enough to be heard. Quiet people tend to be gentler in socializing, even when they do speak up. Fewer things rile them up and they learn to show their amazement or awe through their face and other vocal mechanisms (gasping, exclaiming to themselves, etc.). There is a fine, fine line to this, however. People that don't talk loud enough can get very annoying. It's easy for others to get frustrated with you if they can't hear you. So make sure that in lowering your volume, you're just using your inside voice, not your whispering voice. People who consider their words carefully before they speak tend to speak more wisely. Their ways will earn them the respect of others and will make them appear more competent. Speak up when you feel a point needs to be addressed, but don't feel the urge to fill awkward silences. When you reserve your words for things you actually need to say, they have more effect. Keep your words to the point to maintain your quiet demeanor and to make your words more important and meaningful. When you just have to spit out that comment and you’re dying keeping it in, let your face express how you’re feeling. An eye roll or a giggle to yourself can do wonders and it gets people noticing the little things about you. Have you ever caught a quiet friend of yours judging something with their face? Take a leaf out of their book and use your face as a substitute for your words if and when need be. Of course, do this carefully. It's easy to offend people even if you don't say anything. An eye roll to a particularly sensitive friend could launch them into a tizzy if you're not careful. Know your audience and know when these moments are appropriate. Do not assume that someone with a different position or opinion is therefore wrong, stupid, or malicious. Learn why they believe that way, and where it comes from. This will help you see both sides of the coin and formulate a thought-out opinion. It'll provoke you to ask questions and to step back and think about the conversation you're having.  This does not imply that quieter people are more understanding. It's just that when you're listening, it's easier to take in the other person's argument and to let them explain it fully. Avoid being quiet just to make other people angry. Being quiet to avoid confrontation is not helpful; it's cowardly. Make your points during an argument, but make them in a reasonable way without using a loud voice. Don't be impolite or unnecessarily curt — speak politely, but only when spoken to, and answer intelligently and not in an overly forward "yes/no" manner. Quiet is the goal, not impolite or snobby. Concise is the goal, not laconic or brusque.
Summary: Have a point when you speak. Let the other person dominate the conversation unless it's important. Observe the body language of the person you’re talking to. Stop interrupting people. Ask questions that focus on the other person. Lower your volume. Learn to command respect through using fewer words. Rely on your face to express yourself. Take a moment to open your mind.

Place the bottom of the cupcake onto a plate.  This method works best with standard cupcakes but can also be used for filled cupcakes as long as the filling is thick. Separating the cupcake into proportioned pieces is a favorite tactic of dieters since it allows you to eat a portion of a cupcake while saving the rest for later. Carefully grasp the cake portion of the cupcake near the top, using your non-dominant hand. Hold it carefully to minimize the amount of frosting you get on your hand. Smoothly divide the cupcake in half, dividing it into to equal sides, using a plastic knife or other dull kitchen knife. If desired, you can divide the cupcake further into bite-size pieces. Note that you are cutting the cupcake vertically, not horizontally. The top and bottom should still be intact, unlike with other methods mentioned. If you cut the cupcake into bite-size pieces, pop each piece into your mouth one at a time. If you only cut the cupcake in half, pick up each half and take bites out of it.
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One-sentence summary -- Set the cupcake down. Hold the cupcake steady with one hand. Use a knife to cut the cupcake into pieces. Eat one piece at a time.

Problem: Article: There are a variety of selling services that will list your site. These services take a cut of the sale, but can lead to much more exposure to the domain. Some services allow you to add extra descriptions and comments about the domain, which can help boost sales. Popular sites include:  Sedo Flippa GoDaddy AfterNic There are many brokerage services available that will actively try to sell your site. These services typically cost more than a standard listing service, but may yield better results. Always research the brokerage service before signing any contracts. Make sure they are effective and fair in their pricing. Besides listings and brokerages, there are auction sites as well. eBay is actually one of the most popular domain name auctions, and there are others as well. Many listing services offer auction services as well.
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List your domain with a selling service. Hire a domain broker. Use an auction service.