Q: The answer to this question may influence your approach to how you ask the person whether or not they are asking you on a date. Are you interested in this person, or are you worried that they have romantic feelings for you when you don't feel that way about them? Try writing in a journal, talking to a trusted friend, or just spending some time thinking about how you truly feel about this person and what you'd like your relationship to be. . You may feel uncomfortable asking the person outright, as it is a slightly awkward situation, so it may be necessary to build up your courage beforehand. Being courageous means you acknowledge your fear (fear that they will say no, that you will feel uncomfortable, that someone will get their feelings hurt) and press forward despite that fear.  Try faking it. Pretending that you feel confident and courageous can trick your brain and help you actually feel confident. Practice how you will ask and how you will respond in different scenarios. What will you say if they say yes? If they say no? If they say they're not sure? You may want to write out your responses or practice aloud. Remind yourself that, while it may seem daunting, you are saving yourself a lot of time and potential heartache and anguish by being direct. If you are interested in the person and they say it's not a date, you can take some time to deal with your disappointment and then move on. If you don't ask, you may waste days, weeks, or months trying to figure it out and possibly missing out on meeting people who do want to date you. Is this a friend or someone you don't know very well? If it's a friend, asking over a text message may be too casual. Ask to speak with them in person or over the phone so you can use body language and tone to your advantage. Text messages are too easy to misinterpret, and may make it seem like you don't really care or take it seriously. If it's someone you don't know that well, a text might be okay, but consider talking on the phone to minimize any mixed signals. Also, consider asking before the date if you think you will feel on-edge and be unable to enjoy yourself when hanging out (you may be worried you will have to fend of a kiss at some point, for instance).  You can also ask during the date, but think about how the other person might feel. Maybe they've spent half the date thinking they are out with their dream partner, only to have you ask half-way through dinner "Wait, do you think this is a date?" Talking about it beforehand gives both of you the chance to back out of the date if you want to. You may also be questioning what your hangout meant afterwards when you didn't have any questions before. For example, maybe you thought it was a date, but the other person didn't try to kiss you or send any "date" vibes. Was it a date or were they just nervous? It's okay to ask afterwards, saying something like, "I had a really great time last night, but I'm feeling a little confused about where we stand. Was that a date?" Be kind, sincere, and honest when you ask the person if they are asking you are on a date or not. Don't laugh or act surprised when you ask, such as saying, "Oh my God, did you think this was a date?!" It's okay to acknowledge that it is an awkward or uncomfortable situation — just keep the other person's feelings in mind.  Say something like, “I feel weird asking this. I honestly was not sure what you meant when you asked to see me tonight. Are we just hanging out as friends or is it a date?” Or you could say, “I know this is kind of awkward to say, but I just wanted to make sure we're on the same page before we go out this weekend. Is this a date or something more casual?” Asking cuts right to the chase, and you need to remember that the answer might not be what you want to hear. Know that you may be disappointed by their response, or you may have to let them down if they think it's a date and you're not interested. Run through these scenarios before you ask so you'll be prepared to handle any response.   Rejection hurts, whether you're the one being rejected or you have to do the rejecting. It's okay to feel disappointed or sad if things don't turn out the way you hoped. If the person says no and you were hoping for a yes, it's okay to say something like, "Oh, that's kind of disappointing. I really like you and it really seemed like you might be asking me out." You can follow up with, "I really like spending time with you, but I don't think I can do it as just friends, so I'm going to have to cancel" if you would prefer not to hang out after all. If the person says yes and you were hoping for a no, try something like, "I think you're an amazing person, but I don't have romantic feelings for you. I'd really love to still hang out, but if you're not up to it anymore, that's totally fine." If you and the other person agree that it is or isn't a date, you can laugh off the temporary awkwardness and you can enjoy your time together without worrying about what it "is."
A: Ask yourself if you want it to be a date. Work up the nerve to ask Think about the best time and way to ask. Ask if it’s a date. Be prepared for the answer.

Q: The control valve is located near the bottom of most radiators. On a steam radiator, it is the valve on top of the pipe leading into the radiator. It will look like a small, rounded cap. Turn it as far as possible to activate the radiator.  This smaller valve controls the flow of water in traditional steam radiators. Turning the dial clockwise shuts it off. There is no in-between setting. Modern electrical radiators often have control panels instead of dials. Press the “on” button to start the radiator, then use the panel to adjust the heat setting. Some caps aren’t connected to the valve itself. Test this by pulling the cap up. If it pops off easily, you will need to turn the valve manually. Grip the metal valve with the pliers, then turn it counterclockwise to activate the radiator. Replace the cap after turning the radiator on. Some lockshield caps are held in place with a screw. If you see a screw on the top of the cap, turn the screw counterclockwise to loosen it and remove the cap. Look on the opposite side of the radiator for a second valve. The thermostatic valve usually has a taller cap with numbers ranging from 0 to 5. It’s like a dial on any other type of heater. Turn the valve counterclockwise to increase the heat and clockwise to reduce it.  The thermostatic valve controls the amount of heat escaping the radiator. Setting it at 0 prevents heat from escaping, but it doesn’t turn off the water or electrical flow. Old radiators may not have a thermostatic valve. You will see a vent valve, sometimes with an adjustable component. These radiators aren’t designed for heat control, so consider having a professional install a thermostatic valve. The frost setting is represented by an asterisk or snowflake symbol on the thermostatic control. It is usually between 0 and 1 on the valve. If you are away from home during a period of freezing weather, turn on the frost setting to protect the radiator from damage. The frost setting keeps the radiator at a low heat level so the liquids inside of it can’t freeze. The radiator functions like any other water pipe in your home. Ignoring it can lead to a burst pipe and a big repair bill. No matter what type of radiator you have, use the control valve to turn it off. It is the valve that controls the water flow to standard radiators. For electric radiators, press the off button on the control panel to shut off the radiator’s power supply.Turning a thermostatic valve will not shut off the radiator all the way. Use the thermostatic valve to control the temperature, but always go to the control valve to stop the radiator from emitting heat.
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Turn the radiator dial counterclockwise to turn it on. Use pliers to turn on the radiator if it has a lockshield cap. Spin the thermostatic valve to control the radiator’s temperature. Use the frost setting to prevent the radiator from freezing. Turn off the radiator by twisting the control valve clockwise.