Article: You’re likely eager to get to know them as a partner, so asking them to hang out as friends might sound like a step backward. However, it’s actually a great way to get to know them and find out if they’re open to dating. Invite them to do something as friends and use it as an opportunity to build a foundation for a relationship. Say, “Would you like to play mini golf this Friday?” or “I heard you like live music. Do you want to go see this local band with me?” Ask them to do more things together so you can get to know them better. Additionally, text or call them often to help your relationship grow. As you do this, be open about your sexuality and listen to how they talk about theirs.  Ask them to do things like go out for dinner, see a movie, or go bowling. Say things like, “I’ve known I liked girls since I was 12 and developed a crush on a girl in my dance class. Have you ever had a crush on a girl?” Start by giving them small compliments to see how they respond. If they seem receptive, try out a cute nickname to see if they like it. Finally, get a little closer to them physically. You might say something like, “You look so great today! This shirt is really flattering on you,” or “Every time I see you walk into the room all I can do is smile.” After you’ve gotten to know them really well, decide if they seem open to dating someone of the same sex. If they do, go ahead and ask them on a real date. You can do this in person, via text, or as part of a romantic gesture.  Say, “Spending time with you has been so great! Would you be interested in going on a date? If not, that’s totally okay, and I’m happy to just be your friend.” You could also text, “Getting to know you these past few months has been amazing. Wanna try a date? If not, we’re still on for game night.” You could send flowers with a note that says, “Would you like to have a first date with me? If so, text me a picture of the flowers. If not, our friendship can go on like nothing happened.” It's likely that you're going to develop feelings for people who aren't into you. While everyone goes through this, it can feel especially painful when it seems like everyone you like is straight. If you get rejected, remember that it's not about you, so there's no reason to doubt how awesome you are. Instead, remind yourself that you're an amazing person who's worthy of love, then spend time with your friends to lift yourself up. Don't be afraid to put yourself out there again! Go out and meet some new people. Soon, you'll find someone else who catches your eye.
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Ask them to go out as friends if you’re interested in dating them. Get to know them by spending more time with them. Flirt with them after you’ve gotten to know them a bit. Invite them out on a date if you think they might be open to it. Cope with rejection by celebrating yourself and connecting with friends.
Article: If you keep your eggs in the refrigerator, it's important that you don't try to cook them cold. Eggs crack because gases heat and expand within the shell. When the pressure becomes too great, the gases escape by cracking weak points in the porous shell. Bringing eggs to room temperature before cooking slows down that process. If you don't want to wait for the eggs to warm up naturally, try soaking them in hot tap water for a few minutes before cooking. When an egg is fresh, the the outer membrane sticks to the egg shell while the inner membrane sticks to the albumen (the "white"). As an egg ages, these membranes adhere more closely to the shell itself. Before you submerge an egg, prick the large end of the shell with a clean thumbtack or safety pin. This will allow the trapped air bubbles—which are normally responsible for cracking—to escape during the boiling process. Stack the eggs very gently to avoid cracking. Don't overcrowd the pot—you should only boil one layer of eggs at a time, and they should not be pressing against each other. If you try to boil too many eggs at once, some of them may crack from the weight.  Test whether your eggs are fresh by placing them into a bowl of saltwater. If the egg sinks to the bottom, it's fresh. If it floats to the top, there's a good chance that it has gone bad. Lay a folded cheesecloth inside the bottom of the pot. This helps cushion the eggs so that they are less likely to crack. Fill the pot gently with at least one inch (3 cm) of water. Pour the water against the side of the pan so that it does not disturb the eggs. If you cannot avoid pouring the water onto the eggs, steady them with your hand so that they do not slide around and crack.  Add half a teaspoon of salt to the water. This makes the eggs easier to peel, and it may help prevent them from cracking. Salted water helps to make the egg white firm up more quickly. It also helps plug small leaks if the shell cracks during the cooking process. Never drop eggs directly into a pot of hot water, or the shells will crack and the egg will run (giving you poached eggs). By exposing cold eggs to warm or hot water, you are "shocking" them with a sudden temperature shift, which causes cracks to form. Furthermore, cold water helps to keep the eggs from overcooking. Use one teaspoon of vinegar for each egg, and pour it directly into the water before you turn the heat on. Adding vinegar to the water helps the proteins in the egg white coagulate faster to plug any cracks that develop in the shell. This is a common problem, especially with eggs that are very cold.  You can also wait to add vinegar when an egg cracks in the water. You may notice a bit of white fluid seeping from a cracked egg. Try to be quick here — if you add the vinegar to the water as soon as you notice a crack, the egg should still boil evenly. If you don't add the vinegar in time, don't worry. The cracked egg should still boil fine, although it may not look perfect.  Be sparing. If you use too much, your eggs will taste and smell like vinegar.
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Bring your eggs to room temperature before cooking. Use older eggs, if possible. Release trapped gas to less the likelihood of cracking. Sort the eggs and place them in a pot or saucepan. Cover the eggs with cold tap water. Add vinegar to the water.