I want to make white rice.  Can you help me?
user
Sure, what are you using to cook?  Rice-cooker?
assistant
just a regular pan with a lid.
user
So what do you think you will be using to measure the amount of water for the rice?
assistant
Just a regular measuring cup.
user
Why don’t you try measuring with the measuring cup you are planning to use, and then using that as the standard amount you add to the rice?
assistant
Okay.  What should I do next?
user
I’d go ahead and use the measuring cup you’ve measured with and add that amount of water to the rice.
assistant
I want to make white rice.  Can you help me?
user
Sure, what are you using to cook?  Rice-cooker?
assistant
just a regular pan with a lid.
user
So what do you think you will be using to measure the amount of water for the rice?
assistant
Just a regular measuring cup.
user
Why don’t you try measuring with the measuring cup you are planning to use, and then using that as the standard amount you add to the rice?
assistant
Okay.  What should I do next?
user
Now that you know how much water to add, can you put the cup on the stove?  And keep an eye on the temperature as you add the water to the rice?
assistant
I want to make white rice.  Can you help me?