INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Especially if the man who is asking you out is an acquaintance or a friend, you don't want to interrupt him while he's speaking to you.  Even if you know that he's going to ask you out, and you want to say no, you don't want to cut him off. Cutting him off while he's talking makes you appear overly eager to reject him and rude. Keep a respectful distance from him, and smile slightly. Don't move closer to him, or give him any body language indication that you might be interested. The worst thing you can do when you're politely rejecting someone is to string him along. It might hard for him to hear “no” at first, but it will be much nicer in the long run.   Don't make excuses. You don't need to lie. Unless it's true, don't tell him that you're in a relationship. Don't give him a line like, “I just got out of a relationship, and I'm not ready to date.” Even if this is true, it might give him false hope that you'll change your mind, and that's not fair to him. Be straight forward, and polite. Say something like, “You seem like a nice guy, but I just don't like you that way. I appreciate that you thought to ask me.” This makes your stance clear but still seems slightly softer than a blatant no. Keep it short. You don't need to give a long-winded rejection just to seem nice. If you genuinely would like to be friends with a guy who asks you out, let him know. This will soften your rejection, and let him know that you value him company, even if you're not interested in him romantically.  If you don't actually want to be friends with him, don't say you want to be friends. Simply tell him you're not interested and that you hope he has a nice day, and walk away. If you do tell him you want to be friends, make sure he knows that your feelings about the situation aren't going to change. You don't want to give him any false hope. Say something like, “Sorry, I'm not interested in you in a romantic way, but I know someone else will be. I like talking with you, and I'd love to be friends.” When you have to say no to someone in person, it does matter how you say it. This will affect how the man takes your answer.  Don't come across as defensive. You have every right to choose who you date. Being defensive can make you sound more aggressive or disgusted than you mean to sound. Speak with the tone of an apology. You want to sound open and apologetic, even while still being firm in your answer. Try to make eye contact with him at least once when you are speaking.

SUMMARY: Listen to what he has to say. Just say no. Tell him if you want to be friends. Keep your tone polite.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Think about everything that happened that day and record any highlights or feelings that stand out to you. Even if you had a pretty standard day, you might be surprised by deeper thoughts and feelings that come up as you write down details about your day.  Feel free to veer off into any topic you want as you're writing about the day's events. For example, you could write about the English exam you took at school that day. Are you feeling good about the exam? Do you wish you had studied more? Are you nervous to receive your grade? Make a list of your short-term and long-term goals. Then, go through each item on the list and write in detail about your plan to accomplish the goal. Breaking each goal up into smaller tasks that you can work on can make your goals feel less overwhelming.  For example, you could write about short-term goals like studying for your algebra exam or hitting the gym for a cardio session. Long-term goals would be stuff like choosing and applying to colleges or saving up money to buy a car. Don't worry about providing any context for your emotions, just focus on accurately describing what they are. You can then use those feelings and thoughts as prompts for creating detailed diary entries. Work on one thought or emotion at a time and explore it as fully as you can. For example, if you're feeling sad, you can write a diary entry about why you feel that way and any events that may have contributed. Inspirational quotes can come from anywhere—a famous person, your favorite book or movie, or even a friend or a family member. Any quote you find inspiring is a great starting point. Record the quote in your diary and note where it came from. Then, explain what it means to you in your own words. For example, you might write down a quote like, "The secret of getting ahead is getting started," which came from Mark Twain. Write a diary entry about what this means to you and what things you need to get started on to achieve certain goals. Make a list of topics that you love or your favorite hobbies. You might love movies, sports, food, travel, art, or fashion. The subjects can be anything you want, as long as they interest and inspire you. Then, choose one item from the list and create a diary entry about it.  For example, if you love sports, write about why you love a certain sport, your favorite teams, and personal goals you have if you play any sports yourself. If you love painting, you could write about your favorite painters, the painting styles that speak to you the most, recent paintings you've made, and ideas for future paintings.

SUMMARY: Write about the events of your day. Contemplate your goals for the future and how to achieve them. Jot down your current feelings or mood. Write down inspirational quotes and what they mean to you. Explore your favorite subjects or hobbies in-depth.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: or cupcakes. Cake is always a surefire hit, especially with younger crowds. Buy a cake mix from the store for an easy dessert, or try making one from scratch. Make your cake on the day of the party to ensure it stays fresh.  Buy or make frosting, or top a plain vanilla cake with fresh fruit. Offer ice cream on the side. Choose a seasonal fruit for a pie that suits any time of year. Pies are best when served fresh, so make yours on the day of the party, if possible.   Apple pie and pumpkin pie are great choices for fall or winter parties.  For summer and spring, choose a lighter filling for your pie, like peach, lemon meringue or key lime. Cookies are great for parties with both kids and adults and are especially appropriate for big parties, since you can bake up large batches of them. Classic cookies like chocolate chip or sugar, are failsafe dessert options.  Make your cookies a day in advance to save time on the day of the party. Store them in a resealable bag to ensure they stay fresh. For that gooey, just-out-of-the-oven taste, warm a plate of cookies up for 5-10 seconds in the microwave before serving. This is a great option for busy hosts who don’t have time to whip up a dessert while cooking dinner. Offer chocolate and vanilla flavors and make sure you have chocolate sauce on hand. Buy extra toppings and have a do-it-yourself sundae bar. Offer chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, chocolate chips, sprinkles, whipped cream, and fruit, such as bananas or strawberries. Set your ingredients on the table and let guests serve themselves!

SUMMARY:
Bake a cake Bake a pie. Bake cookies. Serve ice cream.