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Have you misplaced that bookmark of yours? "Dog-earring" is a simple act to help mark where you've left off in your reading. Here are some brief steps to do so properly.

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Steps

  1. 1
    Choose an appropriate place to dog-ear. To help yourself remember where you have stopped reading, it is best to pick a spot that you will easily remember. Don't read to the middle of the page and stop; you will probably forget the exact line that you ended your reading. Read to the end of a chapter, or to the end of the page.
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  2. 2
    Fold the corner in diagonally. Don't fold the entire page down, as you'll only be ruining the book. Similarly, don't make too tiny of a fold, or you won't save your place.
  3. 3
    Close the book. This may seem trivial, but is actually very crucial. Make sure that you do not close the book with the corner flap unfolded.
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Tips

  • When you return to your reading, unfold the corner flap and smooth it out.

Warnings

  • Don't do this with library books.
  • Dog-earring isn't the best way to keep a book in great condition. Hence, try not to do it to your friend's book or to books in your public library. In essence, you can make a bookmark out of virtually anything: a strip of paper, a tissue, an index card, a ruler, or anything else!
  • Dog-earring is frowned upon by many extreme readers. Try not to do it in front of them so not to offend them.

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