In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: In some situations you'll be better off selling your option than exercising it. Particularly if you have to first buy the underlying stock, you may have to pay additional commissions and fees. For example, if you have a put option, you must first own the underlying stock before you can exercise the option to sell it at your strike price. You'll typically pay commissions on the initial stock purchase, and then additional commissions and fees when you exercise your option. Your costs may be lower if you have a call option, since you don't have to buy the stock beforehand. However, your broker's fees still may be lower for selling the contracts themselves than for exercising the options. You can calculate the basic value of an option by comparing the strike price to the actual price of the stock. However, there are other external factors that can affect the value of an option to another investor, such as the quality of the underlying stock and its performance. Overall market conditions may affect the value of your options, as well as the general performance of the underlying stock and the supply and demand for shares. To perform this level of analysis, you should be generally familiar with the stock market and understand the performance trends in the sector of the underlying stock. You may be able to get assistance from your broker if you need help making the decision to sell your options. If you have an online broker, you typically can sell your options contracts with the click of a button. You don't need to own the underlying stock to sell the contracts themselves. When you sell your options contracts on an exchange, you may capture more value because you can take advantage of any value added by external factors, such as demand for the underlying stock. Discuss any questions you have about pricing with your broker before you execute the sale of your contracts. Once your options are sold, your profit will be deposited into your trading account, less any commissions or fees for the transaction. Since no stock was traded, this is a cash transaction.
Summary: Evaluate the cost in exercising the option. Analyze the option's potential. Instruct your broker to sell your contracts. Check your account balance.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Instead of just awkwardly asking how it's going, try to have a more specific opening prepared to get the conversation flowing. Tell him what you're up to, ask about his plans for an upcoming event, or bring up an inside joke. Be sure to ask him open-ended questions that require more than a simple "yes" or "no." For example, you might say, "I heard you're going to the Winter Formal with a group of your friends. Fun! What are you planning to wear?" You could also say something like, "I totally spaced when the homework assignment was announced in History. Can you help me out?" Light touches can help you gain the confidence to break the touch barrier in a more romantic way. For example, when you're talking to him, gently touch him on the arm when he says something funny, or "accidentally" bump into him when you're walking together. Everyone likes to be complimented, and it will also communicate that you're thinking of him. Focus on a quality you genuinely like about himwhether it's his eyes, his sense of humor, his hair, and so onand tell him why you appreciate it. How you carry yourself can tell him a lot about how you feel! Plus, it will probably be a lot easier to move in for a kiss and, when you do, he won't be as surprised. Don't cross your arms, twiddle your thumbs, or clasp your hands together. Instead, orient your body toward him. For example, if you're standing, keep your toes pointed at him. If you're sitting, point your knees. If you can't help fidgeting, put your hands behind your back so that you look open from the front. You don't have to be totally alone, but a little privacy is ideal. For example, if you're hanging out with a group, go outside to grab some fresh air with him. If you're hanging out in public, try to find a quiet area that feels intimate. For instance, if you're at the mall, you could sit on a bench in a low-traffic area. You could also try offering to walk home with him or dropping by his house to ask if he'd like to go out for a bit. If you really want to make sure you're alone, you can always ask him out on a solo date. Kissing him will feel more natural if you gradually move a little closer to him. It will also subtly alert him that you want to be intimate, which is always better than swooping in suddenly and completely catching him off guard. If you're sitting together on a couch or in a car, move in closer than you need to. If you're standing up, inch a little closer to him or visibly shiver to see if he pulls you close. You can also try holding his hand or leaning on his shoulder. This usually works best when you're leaving or parting ways, but you can try it any time, like when you're snuggling and watching movies. Lean in close to him, put your arms around his neck or shoulders, and hold the embrace for 2-3 seconds before pulling away. You want to create an intimate moment, but don't hug him for so long that it gets awkward!
Summary: Say "hi" when you see him and strike up a conversation. Find excuses to touch him in small, fleeting ways. Pay him a genuine compliment. Keep your body language positive and open. Find a good opportunity to be alone with him. Sit or stand a little closer to him. Go in for a hug or snuggle to initiate a romantic moment.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Look for a beginner class in a style of dance that your boyfriend or girlfriend would love. Salsa, swing, and waltz are fun even if you have no experience! Drop-in classes at dance studios or recreation centers tend to be $5-15 per person. Call to let the studio know that you are planning to come for a drop-in class, so that they can make sure they have enough room in the class. Prepare a special meal of crackers, cheeses, fruits, meats, and dessert by shopping in the sale section at the grocery store. It doesn't have to be fancy! Bring instant hot chocolate or that bottle of wine you've had sitting in your kitchen for a while. Use an old blanket or towel to sit on, and carry your food around in a container you already have, like a backpack or suitcase. You can have a picnic in your backyard if you don't feel like traveling anywhere far. Skip the expensive theater tickets and get a movie from a RedBox for $1.50 instead. Sometimes the library will have classic romance titles that RedBox doesn't, like "Singin' in the Rain" or "Casablanca". The library is even better because it's totally free! . Put on warm clothes and step out to check out the night sky. If you want to travel somewhere by car, bring blankets, a thermos of hot chocolate, and enough gas to get you there and back. Find somewhere on the city outskirts where the sky is clear. Take along a star chart and look for stars that you know. Choose a star just for the two of you and make a promise to look for it every Valentine's Day. Leave a series of short love poems that also act as a hint for where to find the next clue. Take your loved one to places that were important in your relationship, like the coffee shop where you met or the stairs of the building where you had your first kiss. Meet them at every step with a small gift, like a hand-picked flower or piece of their favorite candy. Children's watercolor paint kits are cheap and come with a brush or two. You can find these in the kids' craft sections at any general store like Wal-Mart or Target. You also don't need any special paper to make them work; printer paper works just fine! Let them dry and hang them up to look at every day. Don't worry about being a good artist. Watercolor is naturally messy and hard to control, so in the end, your painting might not look much like your partner! That's okay; it's the thought that counts.
Summary:
Take a one-time partner dance class. Have a picnic. Rent a movie from RedBox or the library. Stargaze Devise a romantic scavenger hunt. Paint portraits of each other in watercolor.