Problem: Article: Again, the best tip is to not take things so seriously, so don't bother to wait until you're alone to ask -- this just makes it feel more like a date. Instead, pop the question in the hall, during lunch, or in the break room. If other people are around, and you don't seem like you're asking a super important question, she'll get the hint that it is platonic. If you're in a group, invite her out with everyone else. Having a large group of friends together will make the date obviously platonic. Simply asking, "do you want to hang out," without having an idea where will just lead to awkwardness. Furthermore, having something already in mind makes it easier to just be casual about it -- "hey, want to see that concert we talked about this weekend."  In general, don't invite her out to dinner. This is almost always "date" territory. Any activity with lots of people (mini-golf, museum tours, etc.), or common hobbies you share (biking, rock climbing, playing music, etc.) are fantastic platonic options. The best way to accomplish this is to not think about it for too long. Just go ahead and ask, keeping it light and fun.  The best way to do this is to simply ask her when you think of the activity instead of planning out the perfect worlds. Remember -- if you want the date to be purely friendly, you need to treat her like a friend. So stop worrying too much about the words and just chat. It may seem a little strange or abrupt at first, but everyone will be much happier and more relaxed if you don't have to guess whether or not you're dating. Simply open up with an open, honest desire to get to know her as a friend:  "Hey, I don't want you to think I'm hitting on you, but -- " "You seem like a really cool person, and I'd love to hang out as friends sometimes?" "I'm new here, and am looking to meet some new friends. Let's be friends!" This is a clear, considerate way to indicate you're not looking for romance. When you ask her out on the platonic date, tell her to let her friends know as well. The cliche, "the more the merrier," isn't exactly romantic, but that's the point. Asking her to group events will be much easier.
Summary: Choose a semi-busy, casual setting to ask the question. Have an event or activity in mind before asking. Keep the conversation light and friendly, not serious or romantic. Be upfront about you desire not to date. Offer for her to bring some friends along too.

Problem: Article: Most blazers should have a hem that comes to about your hips, or right where the knuckle of your thumb is when you put your arm to your side. When you're trying the blazer on, look to see where the hem hits your hips. Stretch out your fingers when your arms are by your side to measure where the blazer hits your thumb. Blazers with hems right below your chest or longer ones that go past your hips are options that will give you a more dynamic look. When trying these blazers on, check to make sure the blazer doesn't pull and that the sleeve length works well with your needs.  For example, a cropped blazer will have a hem that goes right below your chest. A longer blazer might go below your hand and have a tail in the back. Linen and cotton breathe easily and are lightweight fabrics, perfect for hotter weather. Look for blazers made of these fabrics if you plan on wearing your blazer in the warmer months. For example, put on a white linen blazer over a tank top and skirt for a great summer outfit. These fabrics are a bit thicker and will provide more protection against the cooler weather. Select blazers made of wool or tweed to keep you warm. Velvet is also a great fabric to wear in cooler weather. When you choose a blazer, you want to purchase one that you’ll wear often and that goes with many pieces in your wardrobe. Gray, black, and navy are the most popular color options when it comes to choosing a blazer as they go with lots of different colors and outfit options. Brown and tan are good color options for creating a casual outfit, while maroon and blue are trendier choices. Look for a blazer that makes a statement, such as a leopard print blazer or embroidered blazer. Pair the blazer with neutral-colored shirts and bottoms, and choose eye-popping shoes to complete the look.  Try on a leopard-print blazer with black slacks and a black V-neck. Choose a floral embroidered blazer to wear over a neutral-colored tee and fitted jeans.
Summary: Choose a blazer that comes to your hip for a classic fit. Try out shorter or longer hems for a more unique blazer. Choose a linen or cotton blazer in warmer months. Opt for a wool or tweed blazer in the winter. Pick out blazers in colors that are versatile to get the most use out of them. Purchase a patterned blazer to create a statement outfit.

Problem: Article: Save the picture file to your hard drive to access the file on your computer. Use a heavy weight paper to print your mask to make it more durable. Configure your printer's settings for a heavy duty paper to ensure that the paper feeds through the printer correctly. Select the document for the mask template and open it using your computer's PDF reader or MS-Word. Cut around the edge of the mask template with scissors to cut out the mask. Poke scissors into the eye holes to cut out the eyes in the middle of the mask. Use a hole punch to create a hole on each side of the mask. Tie a string to each end of the mask.  Tie one end of the string and hold the mask up to your face. Wrap the string around the back of your head to measure how long to make the string before tying it to the other side of the mask. Reinforce the holes and attached string with a piece of tape to avoid tearing the mask when you wear it.
Summary:
Download the mask template. Load cardstock into your printer. Print the template file. Cut out the mask. Attach a string to the mask.