Problem: Article: If you're not comfortable being yourself around people then your friends might have a hard time feeling comfortable around you. Don't be fake, don't say you like things just because other people do, and don't try to be someone’s friend just because it would make you more popular. You’ll have to like and accept yourself in order for your friends to like you too. You should not have to work hard to be perfect for your friends to like you. You will start to accept yourself more if you can:  Forgive yourself for any mistakes you make. Be open with others. Avoid calling yourself names. Make your friends feel like they have been heard and understood. Listen closely to what your friends say. Try not to judge them, make fun of them, or think of how you’re going to reply. To be a better listener with friends, you should summarize what they said, ask for clarification, and show empathy and understanding. You might say, “It sounds like you were feeling really disappointed that happened. Is that right?” Don’t let your friends do all the talking. A good friendship is one in which you both feel comfortable sharing equally. Allow yourself to be vulnerable and share what’s going in your life too, without feeling a need to compete with their experiences. Keep in mind that you don’t have to share your whole life story or deepest secrets with people, particularly around newer friends. Start small and see if you can trust your friends. For example, you may disclose a childhood fear of heights before disclosing something more important, like your religion or sexuality. Learn how to be alone and apart from your friends. While it’s important to rely on and connect with your friends, you don’t want to cling to them or for them to be dependent on you. Find ways to be alone at least once a week by:  Playing an instrument. Taking a walk. Journaling. Avoiding spending too much time online.
Summary: Be authentic. Accept yourself. Learn to listen. Share equally. Give yourself space.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Place the quail eggs in a small saucepan. Add enough cold water to cover the eggs by 1 inch (2.5 cm).  Handle the eggs gently to prevent them from cracking. The eggs should remain in a single layer with some space between them; do not crowd or stack them. While not strictly necessary, consider adding 1 tsp (5 ml) salt and 1 tsp (5 ml) white vinegar to the water. Doing so can help separate the egg from its shell, making the eggs easier to peel later. Place the saucepan on the stove over medium-high heat. Allow the water to reach a steady boil. As soon as the water reaches a boil, turn off the heat and cover the saucepan. Cook the eggs for an additional 5 minutes in the hot water. Leave the saucepan on the burner while the eggs finish boiling. The residual heat from the burner will help cook the eggs more thoroughly. Leaving the heat on could overcook the eggs, however. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the eggs into a bowl of ice water. Cool the eggs for 3 to 4 minutes.  Dunking the eggs in ice water stops the cooking process. It also makes the eggs easier to peel. If you don't have an ice bath, rinse each egg under cold, running water until the shells feel cool to the touch. Peel off the shell and enjoy the hard boiled quail eggs as desired.  To peel the eggs, lightly tap the shell on a hard surface to break it. Lift away the shell at its cracks. You can serve the eggs plain with a little salt or celery salt for flavor. Alternatively, you can use hard boiled quail eggs in other recipes, like tea marbled eggs, pickled eggs, and kwek kwek.

SUMMARY: Cover the eggs with cold water. Bring the water to a boil. Turn off the heat and cook for 5 minutes. Submerge the eggs in cold water. Serve.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Talk to the girl about where she feels comfortable going. Choose a location where the girl will likely feel comfortable, such as your home or a hotel room. Make sure you'll be alone and uninterrupted while you're hooking up. For instance, you might take her to your home or you might ask to go back to hers. If you can't take her home, you could rent a hotel room or arrange to go to a friend's home. Consent is essential when you’re hooking up. Don’t assume that she wants to have sex just because she agrees to be alone with you. Pay attention to her words and body language to see if she’s into it. When in doubt, ask her directly if she wants to have sex.  Signs she’s into it include smiling, initiating kissing and physical contact, asking you to do sexual things to her, and getting close to you. Signals she’s not into it include pulling away, looking away from you, and changing the subject. You could just ask, “Do you want to have sex?” or “Do you want to take this to the bedroom?” Hooking up can be super fun, but it’s important to avoid potential complications. Talk to the girl before you become intimate to decide what kind of protection you'll use. Ask her if she is currently on birth control pills, has received a birth control shot, or has an intrauterine device (IUD) to prevent pregnancy. Additionally, wear a condom or dental dam to protect you against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Even if the girl is on birth control, it’s typically best to use a barrier form of protection to protect against STDs anyway. Start by kissing her on the hand, arm, or cheek. Then, give her a passionate kiss on the lips. If you’re both into it, kiss her in other intimate places, like her neck, breasts, or thighs.  Go slow at first. Give her a light kiss and gauge her reaction. Don’t use tongue when you first start kissing her. Build up to it so she doesn’t feel like you’re rushing things. She’s going to be more interested in a hookup if she feels sexually excited. Don’t rush things by trying to start intercourse too soon. Instead, take your time to caress her, kiss her body, and rub against her. This will help her get into the mood for sex. For instance, start by gently caressing her body. Then, move from kissing her lips to making a trail of kisses down her neck, chest, stomach, and thighs. Simply shift her clothing or remove it as you go. Don't just get up an leave after a hook-up. Instead, talk to the girl to make sure she enjoyed it. Then, clean yourself up and get dressed. If you're at her place, thank her for having you over before you leave. If you're at your place, offer to help her get home safely. If you've gotten a hotel room, ask her if she'd prefer to stay overnight or go home. Both your and her experience will be better if you part on good terms. Show her that you care about her health and well-being by helping her get home. Offer to drive her home or to call her a ride if she can't drive herself home. If she's got her car and feels comfortable driving herself home, walk her to her car and ask her to text when she gets home. If you stay the night together, talk to her before you fall asleep so you both understand each other's expectations for the morning after. For instance, decide if you're both okay with the person who slept over leaving without waking the other. While you might not be interested in a relationship, it's still important to be kind to the girl you hooked-up with. Tell her that you enjoyed meeting her and had a good time. Additionally, ask her if she had a nice time so she feels like you care about her.  You might text, "It was great meeting you last night! I had a great time and hope you did, as well." You don't have to have a long conversation with her. However, sending a check-up text shows her that you don't just see her as an object.
Summary:
Take the girl somewhere safe and private so you can be intimate. Check in with her to make sure she’s consenting to sexual activity. Use protection to prevent pregnancy and STDs. Kiss her to initiate physical intimacy. Engage in foreplay to help her get turned on. Be considerate of the girl after you've hooked-up. Make sure that the girl gets home safely after your hook-up. Text her the next day to check on her.