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Some girls like a guy who leads the way to romance, some girls like to take hold of the reigns. Most enjoy switching it up every now and again. You have to be willing to take charge and make the first move if she's not doing it but you also have to be willing to accept her being dominant too. If you can't, then she's not the right girl for you. Take some ballroom classes to build your confidence, so you learn to lead a girl through a song. You can even teach yourself using online videos or even wikiHow! Girls love guys that can dance. You might even want to ask her to take dance classes with you, if you're already close or dating. This is a great bonding experience and will give you lots of reasons to hang out. Best friends are a great resource. If you can get close to her best friend, it can be a gateway to learn things about the girl. For example, every girl has talked with her friends about romantic things she wants to happen to her or maybe even a romantic movie that she really likes that you can take ideas from. You can use this information to give her something that is more meaningful than all that cheesy standard romance stuff.  Just be up-front with the friend. You don't want the friend to fall for you too! A good friend will be more than happy to vet the guy that's interested in her bestie. If you show her how great you are, she'll even want to help you two get together! A good review from friends can only help you, while a bad review could put some serious doubts into the girl's head. When you are ready for the first kiss and the mood is right, lean towards her slowly, but don't shove your face into hers. If she doesn't back away, gently lean the rest of the way in for the kiss. Some tips say go halfway there, or 80 or 90 percent. Go with what feels natural for the moment. Going all the way can work, but it depends on the girl. Bottom line: lead the kiss, but let her come to you.  This will let her be able to make the choice about whether or not she wants to kiss you. This shows her that you respect her and value her feelings, making you both more likely to enjoy the kiss! Impress her and show her you're a real gentleman. Don't ever kiss on the first date unless she is ready to. For example, for Valentine's Day (if you celebrate it) be sweet or thoughtful instead of showy and cliched. A dozen red roses may be the traditional romantic gift, but most girls will be happier with a few of their favorite flowers tied with a red, pink, or white ribbon. Actually remembering a girl's favorites will endear you to her more than any elaborate scheme. If it's early in the relationship, though, and you don't know her favorites yet, get her a gift that symbolizes your feelings or reminds you of something that you've done or will do together. For example, give her peach-scented perfume and tell her that the smell reminds you of how each one of her smiles is like a perfect summer day. You can send a real romantic message by memorizing a poem and writing it to her in a letter or reciting it when the two of you are alone or in a romantic situation. You can also use quotes about love. Not only is this just the right kind of cheesy, but it shows her that you're willing to branch outside of your normal comfort zone in order to make her happy. Or, rather, it's important to know that you might never have a clear sign or perfect opportunity. This isn't a teen movie: it's real life. Girls will react in different ways, show their affection or lack of it in different ways...some might say nothing at all! All you can do is let a girl know how you feel as soon as you're really sure. You don't want someone else to come in and sweep her off her feet, so take a chance on love!

summary: Be willing to lead or follow. Learn to dance. Get to know her best friend. Be a gentleman about kissing. Be original. Learn a poem. Know when to make your move.


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Friendly interactions don’t occur with two people looking opposite ways. You’ll need to meet the other person’s eyes in order to maintain the conversation. Find a good balance, though: avoid staring for too long, but also don’t completely avoid the other person’s gaze. In general, make more eye contact when you are talking than when you are listening. Certain questions shut down conversations while others keep them going. If you want to talk to someone you’ve never met, strike up a conversation by asking an open-ended question. These types of questions enable you to explore many different avenues beyond a typical “yes” or “no” answer. Open-ended questions usually start with what, how, or why, such as “How do know Tabitha?” If you’re going to ask someone a question, you need to show that you’re willing to listen to the answer. Practice  active listening skills by turning to face the person and hearing what they have to say. Try to fully understand their message before responding. Show the person that you were listening by paraphrasing what they said. This helps you make sure you received the intended message and allows the other person the opportunity to clarify if you didn’t. You can paraphrase by saying something like “So, it sounds like…” or “If I’m hearing you right…”

summary: Make eye contact. Ask open-ended questions. Listen. Paraphrase.


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Lincoln may have had a lot of folk sense in him, but he never turned down an opportunity to look civilized and classy. His dress of choice was always a black overcoat. So long as the coat doesn't have any visible logos or symbols, you can use any black overcoat for this. Look at existing Lincoln costumes or pictures of the man himself and decide if any coat you have fits the bill. A grey vest underneath may help to round off your costume. However, if you can't find one of those, a white dress shirt will do. You may also choose to button up your overcoat. Lincoln's look is associated with fancy clothes and a big top hat. Top hats can be found at costume or consignment stores, or made by rolling black felt and gluing on a rim. Provided you're aiming for a traditional Lincoln costume, you should keep the hat black. Top hats often come with pre-fabricated Lincoln costumes. Although they won't attract as much attention as your coat or top hat, it's nonetheless a good idea to round off your costume with a good set of black shoes. The most important thing is that your shoes are black; this way they won't conflict with the rest of the costume. Shoes with a buckle are rarer today than they were then, but they also match the costume if you have them lying around.  Lincoln wore size 14 shoes. Lincoln's father was a shoemaker. Lincoln was known to wear bowties. They are not commonly worn in fashion today but you can usually find them for sale at department stores and costume shops. Bowties don't need to be done up perfectly. Rather, an imperfect bowtie will give your costume that much more character. Lincolns bowties were obviously hand-tied, but pre-tied bowties are available as well if you don't want to bother with the tying process. To hand-tie a bowtie, loop the bowtie around your neck, leaving a few inches more on one side. Draw the longer end under the other side of your tie and loop it through the center, tightening it as you go along. Bring the longer end of the bowtie over the other end and pinch them in the middle, looping the longer end through a hole at the back. Tighten it gently.
summary: Find a black fancy overcoat. Don a tall top hat. Wear black dress shoes. Wear a black bowtie.