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(article excerpt) Readers tend not to read articles from the bottom up as they would a book as this results in slower comprehension as well as regression (where readers revisit parts already read). Thus it’s important to begin an article near the top where readers will expect the punch line or critical first . Readers skim articles, reading only the first few words of each line until they find information that interests them. The rest of the article is then read in more detail, stopping after each paragraph to decide if it’s interesting enough to continue. This technique works because people are motivated by what they expect to gain from an article, not just what they already know . ***Once you’re out of school—with its seemingly limitless supply of drunken encounters and early morning regret—it gets harder to meet people. But dating expert Kateryna Spiwak says there are ways to restart your dating life, whether it's through activities like joining clubs or volunteering, networking with others or trying dating services. "Even eating in new restaurants and walking through different neighbourhoods can bring you face-to-face with the person of your dreams," she says. It may sound daunting, but here's how you can break the monotony: Take classes Getting yourself out of bed on a Saturday morning is hard enough, but actually attending that Zumba class when no one else does? Even harder. "Join a class that you would never normally attempt," says Spiwak, who adds that singles groups tend to form in these classes. This idea also applies to dating websites: the more unique your dating profile is—whether it's your interests or hobbies—the more likely you'll find someone who shares those interests. "I found my boyfriend on an online dating site and we met up for a hiking date." Drop by clubs Your workplace may have a happy hour after work, but why not drop by an executive board meeting? Or hit up a local women's sports group? Even if there isn't one, there could be one at another school, so ask around and take part in some well-advertised events. Go out for dinner You don't have to be dating for this to work. "It's a great way to meet new people," says Spiwak, adding that you just need a good friend and/or dating app in your back pocket in case someone catches your eye. Just don't send them creepy signals and keep in mind it's just dinner — not marriage — you're looking for. Volunteer "If you want dating advice from me, I'll tell you right now: volunteer," says Spiwak. And don't limit yourself to working with animals—volunteering at charity functions or food banks is another excellent source of potential suitors."I've been dating my boyfriend since I volunteered at a bridal event—one of the other volunteers was dating my boyfriend's cousin." Invite friends to do activities with you Whether it's going for a bike ride or ice skating, inviting your friends along forces you out of your dating comfort zone. "I used this tactic to meet someone who eventually became my husband," says Spiwak. "My husband did have dreadlocks at the time but I didn't care—we biked everywhere!" Networking If you need help getting yourself out there, try networking events. And if that sounds too formal for your liking, get creative: join Meetup groups, lobby associations and alumni groups at various universities. Take dating services seriously If all else fails, take dating services more seriously than Kim Kardashian takes selfies. While dating apps are convenient, they're also filled with people who are just looking for easy hookups—and that's not you. "If dating services aren't your thing, consider purchasing a dating coach to help guide you through dating sites," says Spiwak, adding that dating coaches can be found at various dating services, parenting websites and socials networks like Meetup or Facebook groups. "You don’t have to pay someone to find dates; dating is like any other skill: it takes practice." Background information (to use as knowledge, not to be copied verbatim) Once you’re out of school -- with its seemingly limitless supply of drunken encounters and early