Q: Once you’ve introduced yourself and you’ve spoken to your crush, you can ask for their number without making a big deal of it. Ask them for their number in a way that doesn’t seem awkward or like you’re hitting on them so you can text them.  Try asking them for their number so you can both reach out if you need to know something. For example, you could ask them something like, “Hey, what’s your number in case I need to reach you?” Don’t make it weird by asking them for their number the first time you meet them or they may be creeped out and won’t want to give you their number. After you get their number, send them a message saying hello. Include your name and a very brief message so they can save your number in their phone for any future text conversations that you have.  Send them a friendly message like, “Hey, it’s Jack. Got your number saved! Thanks.” You can send a smiley face or a friendly emoji with your message so they can tell that it’s lighthearted. Making your crush laugh is a great way to get them talking to you. Send them a meme or joke that you know they’ll think is funny to get a conversation going or to add to an existing one. Send them something that’s specific to their sense of humor so they can see that you’ve noticed their interests. For instance, send them a funny meme about You can talk to your crush without any pretense or pressure by starting a group message that includes them and some friends, classmates, or coworkers. You can send jokes, funny memes, or use the group chat to plan meetups and events with the group.  Use a real reason to start the group chat so it’s not weird. For example, if you’re in a class with your crush, create a group message and start it off with something like, “Hey guys, this is Sarah, did anybody do Mr. Smith’s homework? I’m struggling over here lol.” Your crush may think you’re just interested in them as a friend if you only talk to them in a group message, but it’s a great way for you to show them your funny or friendly side. If you want to talk to them more intimately or flirtatiously, text them directly. Use the informal nature of texting to your advantage and ask your crush if they want to meet up. But keep it casual and without any pressure so there are no awkward feelings and you don’t seem pushy.  For example, text your crush something like, “Have you tried that new ramen place? I’m craving noodles right now, you wanna check it out?” If your crush denies or rejects your request, don’t get any hard feelings. Say something calm and laid back like, “No worries! Some other time then.”
A: Ask your crush for their phone number casually. Send your crush an introductory text so they have your number. Text funny memes to your crush to make them laugh. Start a group chat with your crush and mutual friends. Invite your crush someplace casual where you can talk.

Q: If you are using an envelope that has a see-through “window" where the recipient’s name and address will show through, it is very important that you have the letter formatted so that this information lines up correctly.  To format a business letter, you should first ensure that your margins are set at 1 inch (2.5 cm) on all sides in your word processor. Make sure that you have the text aligned to the left hand side of the page while you are typing the date and the recipient’s address. The letter should be single spaced except for in-between paragraphs. Between paragraphs there should be two spaces. The entire letter should be left aligned. There should be approximately 2 inches (5.1 cm) of blank space from the top of the page to the place where you type the first line of text (the date). Type the date out in full (e.g. April 1, 2016 instead of 4/1/16). Hit enter two times so that you have a blank space between the date and where you will type the recipient’s information. Type the full name of the recipient (e.g. Mr. John Doe), hit enter and type the address of the recipient, hit enter again and type the city, state, and zip code of the recipient. Be sure to include a space between the recipient’s contact information and the salutation. ” To take advantage of the window of the envelope, you will need to fold the letter so that the recipient’s name and address face outwards.  This version of folding doesn’t afford the same privacy as folding the letter inwards, but it must be folded this way if you want the name and address to show through the window. If the letter contains sensitive information, it may be best to use a standard envelope with no window. Having the text facing down will make it easier to see where the name and address are when you fold it. If you have done this right, you will not be able to read the text of the letter. The letter should be text-side down, but make sure that it is also arranged so that the recipient’s name and address are closest to you. If you have done this right, when you peek underneath the paper, the name and address of the recipient will be the closest thing to you. Take the upper third of the paper and fold it down towards you. If you aren’t sure how far that is, you can also align the envelope under the center of the paper to use as a guide. Take the bottom third of the paper and fold it up and away from you. The name and address of the recipient should now be visible to you. Take the letter so that the recipient’s information faces the front of the envelope. Insert the letter so that the information shows through the window. If you can’t see the recipient’s information, you might have inserted the letter upside down. Remove the letter and turn it around (the recipient’s information should still face the window).
A: Make sure you have formatted the letter correctly. Fold the letter into a “z fold. Begin with the letter so that the text faces down. Arrange the letter so that it is upside down. Fold the top down. Fold the bottom up. Insert the folded letter into the envelope.

Q: Surveyors are looking for specific types of people, and while you won't qualify for every survey (if you're a 25-year-old healthy hipster and they're looking for a 60-year-old couch potato, you're just not going to make the cut). Many survey companies offer screener surveys when you register, which usually don't pay.  However, it's an important first step, and worth the little extra time it takes to fill these screening surveys out because the more demographic information the market research companies have on you, the more surveys they can send you. Remember, you will only be matched with surveys that you can actually contribute to, so if you leave all your screener information blank to get through it more quickly, you will receive fewer survey opportunities. Keep an eye out on both the site and your email regularly for survey opportunities. Some companies offer surveys more often than others—and you certainly don’t want to miss any of them!  Any individual survey site may only offer a couple of surveys to you in a given month. The more companies you sign up with, the more surveys you'll be able to complete. Set up a rule for your email so that any survey emails that come in are flagged, make noise when they arrive, and appear at the top of your list. Everything you do to make them stand out will help. Once you have lots of surveys available, you can be more selective and pick the ones that seem like the best use of your time. If time isn’t an issue, on the other hand, you can do them all. You're under no obligation to complete any surveys if you don't want to.
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Be prepared. Fill out the surveys. Check often! Choose and complete the best surveys.