You: Avoiding 2^nd person

You = the reader

It is a pronoun that refers to the reader.   It should be used only when specifically addressing the reader

To avoid 2^nd person focus on the subject of your sentence, not the reader

Incorrect: Even if you enter the theater after the movie begins, you will probably miss an important part.. 
                                (the reader)                                                                      (the reader)                                        
not accurate writing - the statement is not only about the reader - it is a general statement.
Better: Those entering the theater late will probably miss an important part.
            (your real subject)

Below are some examples of incorrect usage of "You" and how to write more accurately

     
Poor: On your first date you will be nervous and probably have butterflies in your stomach.
Better: First dates are nerve wracking experiences. Daters can have butterflies in their stomachs.

Poor: While on a date you want to have the person interested in you throughout the night.
Better: Maintaining interest on a date is important if another is to happen.

      
Poor: Therefore, by following a few tips; you can make your date go well and possibly get another.
Better: Following these tip will no doubt insure another date and maybe an even a better one.

      
Poor: The day of your date you need to plan your time wisely.
Better: Plan time wisely the day of the date.

      
Poor: You must be ready on time.
Better: Be ready on time

      
Poor: You also want your date to be attracted to you, so you must look your best.
Better: Dress well and pay attention to personal appearance to be attractive.

      
Poor: While your appearance matters greatly, you must also smell good.
Better: While appearance matters, it is also advised to smell good. Keep it neutral.

      
Poor: The key to survival when working at Daisy Summer Camp is never loose your cool.
 Better: Remain cool when working at Daisy Summer Camp; that is the key to survival.

  
Poor: Always remain calm and never blow your top.
Better: Remain calm and don't get over excited or easily annoyed.

  
Poor: If they see you starting to get agitated, the campers will do whatever is bothering you more.
Better: Seeing a counselor agitated  is an invitation for campers to increase their annoying behavior.

  
Poor: They love getting a rise out of you.
Better: Campers love to get a rise out of a counselor.

  
Poor: Another thing, you should never do is hit an officer. If you raise a hand to an officer, you will be arrested.
Better: Hitting an officer is very bad behavior and will probably result in an arrest.