Problem: Article: Tell her something like, “I don’t want to put a strain on our friendship, because I really do love being your friend. If you aren’t into me in a romantic way, I just want you to know that nothing about our friendship will change." Add something like, "We’re still the same people we were before I started this conversation. I want to continue having fun with you, and if you want that to be on a completely platonic level, I will respect that.” It’s really important that you create a comfortable and safe atmosphere when you ask her out. Don’t be pushy or needy – just be you. Say something like, "I have feelings for you, but I don't want that to make you feel anxious or uncomfortable. Your friendship is important to me. Please tell me if this conversation makes you feel awkward at all."  Make sure she knows that whatever her answer is, you’re going to be ok with it. Things may be a bit awkward at first but eventually the friendship will go back to normal. It’s unfortunate, but these things happen. However, how you choose to handle the rejection makes all the difference. When you handle a rejection with grace and maturity, it shows others that you are confident in yourself. Grace, maturity and confidence are all highly attractive qualities.  Just because she doesn’t feel romantically about you now doesn’t mean she’ll always feel that way, so keep a positive attitude. However, if she does say that she might have feelings for you in the future, don't put your love life on hold. Her saying this is essentially a "no." You should pursue other people if you want to and should not count on her feeling differently in the future. At the very least, she will appreciate this as your friend, because it enables you both to continue your friendship.
Summary: Explain how important her friendship is to you. Make her comfortable. Accept her response.

Problem: Article: Some dent kits will come with a solution for cleaning. However, it's usually just isopropyl alcohol. Rub it in to the area to remove any grime. You're going to be using glue for this method, so the glue has to stick. Finishes and grime will let the glue peel right off. Cleaning it may remove the finish, so you may want to save this method for a last resort. You can find these online, at big box stores, or auto parts stores. These tools have small suction cups that you glue on to the dent with a hot glue gun. Heat up your hot glue gun. Pick a suction cup that is a bit bigger than the dent. Add a dab of glue to the cup, and place it on the dent. You can use any hot glue gun for this step, though a high temp gun may work better. The suction cup will have a screw coming off the back of it. A bar goes over it, and it has two plates on each side. Once the bar is on, add the knob that screws into the back of the suction cup. Screw it lightly into place. Don't push down too hard right now. Everything's not quite in place. Most of these tools have a way to adjust the two plates that give you leverage for pulling. Put them as close to the middle suction cup as possible. That will keep it from pulling up the metal too much on the outer edges. Now that everything's in place, all you have to do is keep screwing in the knob in the center. This process puts pressure on the suction cup, slowly pulling it out. Eventually, the whole piece will pop right off. This method will eventually lessen the ding. Unfortunately, it's not a quick process. So pull up a chair, and get comfy. You may need to repeat the process as many as ten times to make that ding less noticeable. Plan suction without glue will sometimes pull the dent out of your refrigerator. A simple suction tool is a toilet plunger. Place a (clean!) toilet plunger over the dent, and plunge away. If you're lucky, it might pop out.
Summary: Clean the area. Buy an automotive dent remover. Glue on the suction cup from an automotive dent remover. Put the bar on top. Place the plates close to the small cup. Screw the center piece. Repeat as needed. Try a toilet plunger.

Problem: Article: If you hear someone use racial slurs, make a racial joke, or mistreat people because of their race, step in say something.You might be afraid of someone who is openly hostile, but think about how the other person feels. If you are afraid for your or the other person's safety, feel free to get an authority figure, such as the police, or an adult if you are a child or teenager.  If the person sees nothing wrong with what was said, ask the person not to say racist or bigoted remarks around you anymore. Tell the person that you will no longer hang around them if they continue to act this way. For example, if someone says "All _____ are criminals," ask the person, "Why do you say that?" or "Where do those beliefs come from?"  Try saying, "That was an inappropriate thing to say." or "How would you feel if someone said something like that about you?" If you miss the opportunity to say something or chicken out, do not beat yourself up about it. Promise yourself that you will speak up the next chance you get. Address the behavior or the comment instead of the person.  Do not resort to name calling or tell someone, "You're a racist." This will only offend them and make them angry. Most cities have cultural festivals and events. These events are a great place to learn about different cultures and interact with people from that culture. Invite your friends and family to go with you as well. Educating yourself and others is a way to have a more positive attitude towards people from different backgrounds. Events are often held in accordance with larger celebrations such as Black History Month, Asian-Pacific Heritage American Month, National Hispanic Heritage Month, etc. Protests and demonstrations are powerful ways to combat racism in your community. These can be coordinated in response to events that happen around you.  For example, if someone puts racial graffiti on a building, you could get together with some people to paint over the graffiti.  If a hate group such as the Ku Klux Klan is coming to town, create a petition to stop them from coming.  Even if you are not able to organize something yourself, just the act of speaking up and introducing the idea is helpful. Always start by contacting your friends, family, classmates, neighbors, etc. You can also contact local law enforcement about your concerns or about what you are interested in doing. Racism happens at both the individual level and at the institutional level. Local and federal legislation can promote racism. Educating others and reforming yourself is more important, but the government does make a difference. Look for laws that promote equal salaries, equal opportunity, and punishment for people who discriminate in housing or employment.  Write your elected officials, newspapers, or contact community organizers about the policies. Many organizations are dedicated to working towards these issues. Joining or supporting one of these organizations is another method you can use. You may meet like-minded people or get useful updates. You can volunteer at the organization or donate your time and/or money to their cause. America Healing maintains a list of organizations that work on racial equity issues. Having a good understanding of your community will help you identify the best approaches for reducing racism.  Read through your local newspaper, magazine, or websites to get some background information.  What groups of people live in your community?  Do these groups live and work together? Are neighborhoods segregated? Have there been any incidents of racism between different groups?
Summary:
Speak up if you see racism in action. Support and attend events that celebrate different cultures. Organize a vigil or protest. Lobby and fight for nondiscriminatory laws. Get involved with a local, national, or international organizations. Learn about your community.