INPUT ARTICLE: Article: When the two of you are comfortable, it might be okay to drop a few hints that you are interested in becoming more than an ordinary friend. Notes work. Texts work, but a handwritten note is best. that way he'll have a keepsake from you.  Ask him to hold your backpack or carry your books to the next class. See what he does. Ask him to a dance. Sadie-Hawkins dance, if you have one, would be the perfect opportunity: The girl is supposed to ask the guy. Flirt with him. There are a bunch of ways to flirt with him: Flirt with your eyes. Lock his eyes with yours and smile at him sweetly. Hold his eyes a little longer than normal. Flirt with touch. Gently touch his shoulder with your hand when you talk with him. Flirt with words. Tell him that he's good at sports, or compliment him on his new haircut. He'll be thrilled that you noticed. Hold his hand. This should make it really clear to him you are interested. Hug him more tightly than a friend hug, and maybe just a little more often. Some guys your own age might not get the hint. Girls do usually reach puberty earlier than guys, so girls usually reach that level of emotional maturity earlier as well. Be casual about it: "Hey, I realized I didn't have your phone number." Establishing a friendship outside of school or extracurriculars will be important.  Wait for him to call you. You don't want to come on too strong by talking too much once he does; not everyone enjoys talking on the phone quite as much as others do, so it's a good idea to match his pace, especially if he seems a little reluctant to talk for a long time. Text him kind of regularly, just for simple conversation. Don't make it pointless, however, because a lot of guys don't like small-talk. Flirt with him with texts (Facebook, IM, and emails will also work). Say something like "I didn't know you'd singlehandedly destroy the football team on Friday. Nice work!" Guys will often let you know if he's interested in you or not without putting any words to it. There will be a part of you that will be able to tell by instinct. Be on the lookout for signs that he's nervous around you. It could mean he likes you. Does he: Sweat or blush when he talks to you? It could be his body saying that he's into you. Look at you and then look away when you catch him staring? He can't get enough of your looks, and he's day-dreaming. Constantly hang around you, but not with you? It could be we wants to look at and be around you, but doesn't want you to know. If he's hugging or holding hands with you, then you're golden. He likes you. But here are some other signs in case you're not completely sure.  Do his pupils dilate when he looks at you? Sometimes his eyes will change color slightly. Does he touch you, offer to give you piggybacks, or bump into you randomly? He could want to get any excuse to touch you because he likes you. Gulp loudly or stumble around with his words? His heart is pumping hard and he's worried about messing up. Don't trust too many other minute-by-minute changes to his anatomy. Some of those changes, even the more obvious ones, are completely random in very young men for several years. Remember, it's better to have tried and failed than to never try in the first place. Wait for the right moment. You'll pretty much know when the time comes.  If you are ready to ask him out don't say it in front of a group or something or he might say no. Be calm, cool and collected while you're asking him. Make eye contact with him and remember to smile. Be confident. It's really hard to ask him, but you're up for the challenge, aren't you? Ask him if he wants to go to the movies or grab a bite to eat. You don't have to call it a date for it to be a date. Yes, it will feel bad for a time. No, it won't last forever. Remind yourself of all that you have to offer. There will be plenty of other guys.  If he says "no," just smile and walk away with your emotions covered up. Try not to be awkward around him or mean to him. Staying classy might cause him to reconsider.

SUMMARY: Start dropping hints. Don't get down if he doesn't respond. Ask for his phone number. Be patient. Be aware of more obvious signs that he likes you. Tell him, if he still doesn't get the hint. Try not to sweat it, if he's not interested.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The phone app on both Android an iPhones usually has an icon with an old phone.  Tap the icon on your home screen to open the Phone app. This is the number used to contact customer service for most major mobile service providers. The menu options for customer service is going to be different from one mobile service provider to another.  Follow the instructions to talk to a customer service representative.  You may be able to just say "Talk to a customer service representative." This is an option that most mobile service providers offer.  A customer service representative should be able to make your number permanently private.  All major carriers offer this option.  Most carrier do not charge to make your phone number private, though a few may charge a fee to make your number private. If you want to temporarily allow your caller ID information to appear when placing calls, dial "*82" before dialing a number when placing a call.

SUMMARY: Open the phone app . Dial 611 and press the call button. Follow the menu options to talk to a customer service representative. Ask the customer service representative to make your number private.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: fresh pineapple for long-term storage. You can prolong the life of your pineapple for as much as 12 months by freezing it.  You will need to remove the skin and the core of the pineapple first.  Once the skin and core are removed from the pineapple, store it in an airtight container like Tupperware. Leave a small amount of air in the container with the pineapple. If you happen to have a dehydrator, you can prepare and store your pineapple nearly indefinitely!  Dehydrating removes the moisture from the pineapple and makes it a bit more like pineapple “chips” but with all the same nutritional value.   Use a sharp knife to peel, core and slice your pineapple. Make sure your slices are consistently about 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) thick. Place in your dehydrator according to the manufacturer's recommendation or at 130 degrees Fahrenheit (54 degrees Celsius) until the fruit reaches a leathery state but is not sticky. It may take 12-18 hours to be fully dehydrated. The last possible method to storing your pineapple for an extended period of time is canning.  Canning or jarring your pineapple can prolong its life for a year or more, but it is not recommended to store it for longer than a year to be safe.  Once again, slice and core your pineapple by cutting off the top and skins.  This time, cutting the pineapple into chunks instead of slices may make it easier to can. You will need to boil your pineapple in a “packing” solution to occupy the additional space in the can and keep it moisturized.  You can use apple juice, white grape juice or light to medium “canning syrup” you can buy at some specialty grocery stores.  After boiling the pineapple in the packing solution, fill your jars, leaving an inch or so of open space at the top. Place the lids on the jars finger tight, then place it (or however many you have) in a pot with water approximately 1-2 inches taller than the top of the jar or can. Boil the jars for 25 minutes for a pint jar, 30 minutes for quarts.  After removing them, the air will have been evacuated and the pineapple will be good to store.

SUMMARY:
Freeze Use a dehydrator to dry pineapple for storage. Can or jar your pineapple.