Article: Do not simply run up and ask for her number. Try to weave it into a conversation. Try talking to her about a movie or show you have both recently seen. Ask her how her day was. The conversation can be about anything, but try to keep it light.  Having a conversation will also help you gauge her interest. If all her responses are short, she may not be interested in you. If she gives long answers and asks you questions in return, she likely is interested. If she laughs at many of your jokes (even ones you know aren't funny), she is definitely interested and likely wants you to ask for her number. Bring up something which would require outside contact. If you go to school together, mention how you sometimes struggle with homework and would like to work together. If you work together, mention how you would like to grab dinner or coffee sometime. Again, pay attention to how she responds to seeing you outside of the normal environment. Pay attention to things like a smile, a light in her eye, or her brushing her hair. These are all signs that she is flattered. Do not dance around the topic for too long or you will appear unsure. It really is as simple as asking "can I get your number?" People tend to build it up because of the implication of a possible relationship, but it can be simple if you are straightforward.  Much of the stress behind asking for a number can be avoided by simply diving in and asking outright. It is better to ask her outright rather than trying any tricks like getting it from a friend or from a group project. Speak clearly when you ask for her number. As this question is the point of the entire conversation, be confident and articulate when asking. Don't make her have to ask you to repeat the question.
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Go up to her and start a conversation. Bring up the idea of contacting her outside of school, work, etc. Ask for her number.
Article: Taking measurements is necessary if you plan on filling a large space. Use measuring tape to figure out the length and width your new slab needs to be. Write your measurements down so you know what supplies to get to pour a smooth, consistent slab later. If you are only going to pour a thin slab or patch up existing concrete, make a general estimate of the area’s size and how much concrete you need for it. You can usually mix and pour a small batch without setting up a perimeter. Slab thickness is important and depends on your plans for your home. If you want the slab to reach up to your doorstep, for instance, you need to measure from the existing slab to the bottom of the doorstep. Use chalk to mark the height the slab should reach. Take your time measuring. The ground beneath the existing concrete may not be level, so measure on all sides. Measure the length, width, and depth of the area you wish to fill. Multiply these numbers together to get a general estimate of the amount of concrete you need. Add an extra 10% onto your total estimate to account for spillage. The calculation can be an imperfect estimate, especially for areas that aren’t perfect squares or rectangles. Always get more concrete than you need to ensure you have enough. Using your measurements, cut some boards to help hold the liquid concrete in place. You can get wood boards that will reach the depth marks you made in chalk earlier. Set the braces up around the perimeter of your old concrete slab.  These braces serve as a mold. When you pour the concrete into it, you no longer have to worry about it spilling off the old slab and making a mess. It gives you a better chance at creating a strong, level slab. You can cut the wood yourself with a circular saw. Wear protective gear, including a dust mask and eye protection, if you do this. Alternatively, get the wood cut at a home improvement store. Dig out the soil around the braces, then stand the stakes in them. You can use 2 in × 4 in (5.1 cm × 10.2 cm) wood for most projects. Place the stakes approximately every 12 in (30 cm), then drill them to the braces with 3 in (7.6 cm) wood screws.  Make sure the stakes are planted firmly in the dirt so the braces don’t fall as you work. If your slab won’t be very high, you may be able to lay the wood braces on the ground and screw them together without using stakes. The braces should be even before you begin pouring the concrete. Set the level on top of each board 1 at a time. Watch the liquid in the center of the level to make sure the bubble stays in the center. If the bubble moves to 1 side, that side is lower than the other side and needs to be adjusted. Another way to test the boards is to run string behind them. The string should be the same distance from the board at all times. If 1 end is closer to the string than another end, the brace isn’t straight and should be adjusted. Wire mesh provides extra strength to thick concrete slabs. You can purchase a roll of welded wire mesh at a home improvement store, then simply spread it out in a single layer over the old concrete. Press it down so it is flat and level before you add the new concrete.  The new concrete you pour binds to the mesh. Although it makes the concrete stronger, it won’t prevent it from cracking. Another option is to get rebar and lay it out in a grid pattern similar to the mesh. Place rebar chairs underneath the rebar to hold them in place.
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Measure out the space you wish to fill with concrete. Mark the height you want the concrete to reach. Use the measurements to calculate how much concrete you will need. Install braces around where you will pour the concrete. Prop up the braces with wooden stakes. Test the evenness of the boards by laying a bubble level on top of them. Lay wire mesh between the braces.
Article: One of the primary types of insurance you will need is general liability insurance. This will cover your legal expenses, court fees, and settlements in the event that you are sued by a customer who was injured on one of your cruises. This can help you avoid being financially ruined by one bad experience. You may also need insurance to cover potential losses of property in case of a fire or shipwreck. Contact major insurers to inquire about this type of coverage.  Customers can sue for any number of reasons, so it's best to get the highest insurance coverage amount that you can afford. Passengers can even sue over rough seas. You will need licenses to operate as a business and as a cruise line. The specific licenses will depend on where you are registered and also where you go stop along your routes. You will need to gain clearance from a part authority or local government anywhere you plan to stop. Because of the complex nature of these permits and dealing with local authorities, it may be wise to hire a consultant who can help you with this.   You will also need to obtain liquor licenses for the relevant regions if you are not cruising in international waters. In all case, contact the relevant authority (ports, the coast guard, local governments, etc.) to inquire about specific permit and license requirements. You must adhere to the CDC's twice-annual required health inspections, due to the outbreaks of various intestinal diseases on cruise ships. This is also a form of liability. Now that you're ready to sail, you'll have to attract customers to fill your first voyage. Set a date and begin creating a marketing plan to reach the right customers. Be sure to consider first exactly who you want to attract. Are you looking for elderly retirees or young people? Do you want families, couples, or single people onboard? Your answers to these questions depend on the nature of the cruise you are offering and will inform your advertising strategies and media choices.  For example, many cruise lines are now seeking to attract millennials by offering cruises focused more on adventure and destinations than on on gambling and shopping. Before you depart, run a check of all your ship's systems, crew members, and services. Make sure everything is running smoothly and efficiently. Your first voyage will need to go through without problems if you hope to keep running your cruise line for very long, so make sure to be absolutely ready before departing.
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Buy Insurance coverage. Obtain the required licenses and permits. Advertise your first cruise. Double check your ship, crew, and operations.