Q: Resealable plastic bags make excellent piping bags because the frosting or sauce won't come out from anywhere but the point that you want it to. Select a plastic bag based on the amount of frosting or sauce that you need to apply to the top of your dish.  Most packages list the interior volume of the plastic bag. This can make it easy to determine whether a bag is big enough for the recipe. A thicker resealable bag, like a freezer bag, is a good choice if you have a thicker frosting that will require a lot pressure to be applied to the bag. You can use a non-sealable plastic bag if that's all you have available, but you'll need to twist it at the top once you fill it to close it. These bags also tend to explode when you squeeze them, so they're not great for thicker frostings. Once you've added your frosting or sauce, seal your bag by running your fingers on the opposite sides of the seal and pressing it together. If you have a plastic bag with a zipper, all you need to do is slide it to the other end of the bag. Push the frosting, icing, or sauce down towards the corner that you're going to cut. You can push the air out before sealing it if you want. It'll make it easier to dispense the icing or sauce but it will also come out quicker.
A: Get a resealable plastic bag and a pair of scissors. Seal the bag at the top to close it.

Q: If you’re clingy, you might want to get everything about your feelings or your life off your chest right away because you fear that the person you feel very clingy toward might abandon you at any moment.  For instance, you might tell someone on a second or third date that you love them and want to marry them.  You might also reveal extremely intimate details about your past, rather than about your feelings.  For instance, you might share with a coworker you just met that your mother died when you were six.  These kind of personal details are usually not appropriate for someone you are not very familiar with. Before revealing personal feelings or details, think about how you would respond to a given comment if you heard it from the person you are talking to.  If you think it might be odd, do not share too much. Clingy people will want to make the “right” decision – that is, the decision which they believe will please and win the affections of the person they are clinging to.  If you find yourself waiting to decide something as important as where to go to university or as mundane as what to eat for lunch before consulting the friend or partner you’re clinging to, you are being too clingy. Clingy people attach themselves strongly to one person and are afraid of losing them.  Interrogate your feelings about the person you suspect you may be too clingy with.  Do you think about them excessively while they are not around?  Do you count the minutes until you can see them again?  Do you try to forestall their leaving so that you can have them all to yourself?  These are signs that you have separation anxiety, the fear inspired by the idea that someone will leave you. If you are constantly texting, calling, or visiting a certain person, you are probably too clingy and fear separation.
A: Recognize when you reveal too much too soon. Identify an inability to make decisions. Search your feelings for fear of separation from someone.

Q: For the natto, you’ll need 4 cups (800 g) of soybeans. Place the beans in a colander or strainer, and rinse them thoroughly under cold water in the sink. Shake the beans well afterward to remove the excess moisture. As you rinse the soybeans, remove any shrunken or discolored beans. After you’ve rinsed the soybeans, place them in a large pot. Cover the beans with 12 cups (2.8 l) of cold water to create a ratio of 3 parts water to 1 part beans so the beans have room to expand. Allow the beans to soak for 9 to 12 hours. During colder months, you may need to soak the beans longer, so it may take as many as 15 to 20 hours. When the beans have finished soaking, dump them into a colander or strainer. Shake well to remove all of the excess moisture.
A: Wash the soybeans. Soak the beans overnight. Drain the beans.

Q: If you sense that a friendship is waning and you want to know whether your friend misses you, invite them to get together for something friendly and light, like a cup of coffee. If your friend reacts enthusiastically, it's likely that he misses you, too. On the other hand, if he postpones the meeting or seems reluctant to get together, recognize that he probably doesn't miss you. Be honest but non-accusatory about missing your friend. Say something like: “I miss our fun Friday night hang-outs! Do you want to get together again soon?” If your friendship has grown distant and you're not sure why, it may be more helpful to talk directly with your friend about the cause of the distance. Tell your friend that you've noticed that the two of you are not as close anymore. Ask if you did anything to cause offense or to hurt your friend. If the answer is yes, be ready to listen to what your friend has to say without leaping to your own defense. It may be helpful to ask directly if your friend misses you, but be careful about putting her on the spot. If your friend feels accused, she might not answer honestly. Be clear about your needs and intentions. For example, you can tell a friend: “I feel like I've grown further away from our mutual friend lately, and it makes me sad. Do you think it would be worth it for me to reach out to them right now?” Listen thoughtfully to the reply. Don't ask about whether someone misses you only in order to make yourself feel better. Recognize the signs of a friendship that is coming to its close. There may be long silences or awkward gaps in the conversation. Making plans may be more difficult. Misunderstanding may happen more often. Not all friendships are meant to last forever; as interests and lives evolve, so will relationships. If your friendship is coming to an end, don't obsess about whether your friend misses you. Instead, celebrate the good things the friend brought to your life and move on. ” Even if a former friend or ex-partner does miss you, that doesn't necessarily mean that she wants to re-start the relationship. You both may be mourning the loss of the good parts of what you had together. However, that doesn't mean that getting back together is a good idea.
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Suggest a meeting and pay attention to your friend's reaction. Talk about the underlying issues. Talk to mutual friends. Let relationships end naturally. Don't mistake “I miss you” for “I want to be with you.