Problem: Article: It is okay to ask someone about their feelings for you. It may seem embarrassing at first, but if she cares about you, either as a friend or something more, she will get over it and appreciate that you feel comfortable enough to be open and honest. Here are some ways you can ask:  "How do you feel about me?" "Do you see me as a friend, or do you see me becoming something more?" If you do not want to come straight out and ask how she feels about you, then ask questions about love that may help you figure things out. Here are some questions you can ask:  "How do you feel about falling in love?" "Do you think people can fall in love after being good friends?" Girls tell their friends almost everything. If you are too nervous to directly ask a girl if she has feelings for you, casually ask a friend she is close to. Be aware that once you start inquiring to friends, they will likely report what you said back to this girl. Here are casual questions you can ask:  "Do you know if she like anyone?" "Does she ever talk about dating?" If a girl finds a reason to constantly bring up your name, speaks positively of you when you are not around, or smiles when your name is mentioned, she has strong feelings for you. Build up some courage and ask this girl to see a movie with you, or grab dinner. If she dresses up, or puts on more makeup than usual, then she is trying to impress you. A girl who loves you will want to stand out in your eyes by looking great and being fun.
Summary: Be straightforward and ask how she feels. Ask questions about love and romance. Ask a mutual friend how she feels. Find out how she talks about you when you are not around. Initiate a date.

Problem: Article: Make sure that the baking rack is in the middle of the oven. Lightly coat the inside of a 9 by 13 by 2-inch (22.86 by 33.02 by 5.08 centimeters) baking dish with butter. Cut the soft rolls into 1-inch (2.54 centimeters) thick slices. Then, use a butter knife to spread the butter onto one side of each bread slice. You can choose any type of small, soft, round roll. Brioche is a great choice. Arrange the slices in neat layers, one on top of the other. You will end up with several layers of bread. Make sure that you are setting the slices buttered-side-up in each layer. If you don't like raisins, or can't find then, you can also use sultanas instead; they are very common in bread and butter puddings. Set the dish aside when you are done. Pour the milk and heavy cream into the saucepan first, then stir them together. Stir in the salt next. Cut the vanilla beans open lengthwise, then use the tip of a knife to scrape the seeds into the saucepan. Stir everything together once more with a whisk. Stir the milk mixture often as it is coming to a boil to prevent scorching. Once the milk is boiling, take the saucepan off the heat, and turn off the stove. Crack the eggs open into a large mixing bowl, then add the sugar. Beat the two together with a whisk until the yolks break and blend in with the whites. This will take about 1 minute. Do not pour all of the milk into the eggs all at once. Pouring a little bit of the hot milk into the eggs will allow the eggs to heat up slowly without cooking. This will give you a smoother custard base in the end. Once you have the custard base mixed together, pour it through a fine, mesh strainer into a large mixing bowl. Discard any lumps or clumps that get caught in the strainer. The bread will float to the top, so use a spatula or a spoon to press down on the bread until it soaks up the custard and sinks to the bottom. Be careful not to squish or break the bread. The water inside the larger roasting pan will surround the baking dish, and help the pudding cook more evenly. Carefully place the roasting pan with the pudding inside it into the oven, careful not to spill any water. Bake the pudding for 30 minutes, then use a spoon or spatula to press down any bread slices that might have floated to the top. Bake it about 30 more minutes. The pudding is ready when the custard sets and puffs up; it should still be jiggle-y in the middle. Once the pudding is done, take the roasting pan out of the oven, and set it down on a wire cooling rack. Let the pudding cool a little in the roasting pan. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine 2 tablespoons (40 grams) of apricot jam with 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) of water. Stir the two together with a fork or mini whisk until the jam turns liquid; this will take about 1 minute. Once you are done, use a pastry brush to spread the sauce over the pudding. This is not completely necessary, but it will lend the pudding more flavor. Leave the pudding in its baking dish, and serve it while it is still warm.
Summary: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C), and prepare your baking dish. Prepare the bread. Place the bread slices, buttered-side-up, on the bottom of your baking dish. Sprinkle the top of the bread with raisins. Combine the milk, heavy cream, salt, and vanilla in a large saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium to high heat, then remove from the stove promptly. Beat the eggs and sugar together in a large bowl until the eggs turn pale yellow. Slowly whisk 1 cup (240 milliliters) of the boiled milk mixture into the egg mixture. Slowly whisk in the rest of the milk mixture into the egg mixture, then strain the custard base. Pour the custard base into the baking dish. Place the baking dish into a larger roasting pan, and fill it with about 1 inch (2.54 centimeters) of water. Bake the pudding for 60 minutes. Let the pudding cool on a wire rack. Consider making a tasty sauce for the pudding. Take the pudding out of the roasting pan, and dust it with confectioner's sugar before serving it.

Problem: Article: On December 28th, also known as Holy Innocents’ Day, many people play jokes on others. It’s equivalent to April Fools Day in the United States. On top of playing pranks on one another, many cities have their own special festivals.  Visit Jalance for the Fiesta de los Locos, or Crazy People’s Dance. Ibi holds a Flour Battle, or Els Enfarinats Festival throughout the day. Celebrated on January 5th, towns across the country hold parties and parades to commemorate the arrival of the Three Kings the following day. Spend the night in Madrid or Barcelona to see parades with massive floats. Children expect larger gifts from the Three Kings overnight, so they often leave their shoes on windowsills or balconies to be filled with presents. Children wake up on January 6th and open the presents that the Three Kings brought them. Exchange gifts throughout the day. Afterward, have a large feast to celebrate. Enjoy a Roscón de Reyes, a ring-shaped fruit cake with a figurine baked inside. Whoever finds the figurine becomes the king of the day!
Summary:
Play pranks on one another on Dia de Los Santos Inocentes. Go to a parade on the eve of Epiphany. Give large gifts to one another on Three Kings’ Day.