Problem: Article: Put the pot on the stove and set the burner to the highest setting. This is called "al dente" in Italian.
Summary: Fill a large pot three-quarters full with water. Bring the water to a boil, and then add half of a pound (227g) of pasta. Cook the pasta until tender, but not too soft. Place a colander in the sink and drain the cooked pasta, but reserve 1/2 cup (120ml) of the liquid in a different container. Set the pasta and liquid aside.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You can use a larger cup if you are making an adult costume. Cut down from the top until you are an inch or so from the bottom. Turn the scissors to cut around the cup, leaving you with a smaller cup. Alternatively, you can use a toilet paper roll, cut down to an inch or two in height. You can also use a clean, large plastic bottle cap. Paint the cap pink. Add a line of glue across the inside middle of the cup or cap, including going up the sides. Press the elastic across the line, being careful not to get your fingers in the hot glue. You can use a pencil to help press it down. The elastic should be long enough that you can measure it on the person and tie it off later. If you're using a toilet paper roll, cut two pieces of elastic to glue to the insides of the roll. Add a line up one side of the toilet paper roll, inside. Press the elastic along the line. Repeat on the other side. You can also add a ribbon instead of elastic, using the same gluing technique. Just make it long enough to tie. Make it large enough to cover the entire outside of the cup or toilet paper roll and the inside edge, as you will be folding it over at the top. Skip this step for the bottle cap. If you're using a toilet paper roll or bottle cap, skip this step. If it is not laying flat, you can cut wedges out of the circle, like cutting a piece of pie. Then fit the edges together as you glue. Cut a space for the elastic to go through on both sides. Skip this step if you painted a bottle cap. Overlap the fabric, being sure to leave space for the elastic to come out. Cut and glue two small black ovals to the front to complete the snout. They should sit vertically rather than horizontally. You can cut out holes instead of adding ovals. You can also add a small button to complete the snout instead of ovals. Pink or black would be the most appropriate. Glue it in the middle. Cut the elastic or ribbon shorter as needed. Tie the elastic in a knot, as it will slip on easily later because it stretches. Leave the ribbon undone until you want to put the costume on the person.

SUMMARY: Cut the bottom off of a small paper cup. Glue in a piece of elastic. Cut a round piece of pink fleece or felt. Glue the fabric to the bottom of the cup, centering the circle. Glue the fabric up the outer sides. Glue the fabric over the edge into the inside. Add two black ovals to the front. Measure it to the person.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: This will make it easier to whisper in her ear, which would be awkward directly from the frontit could appear as if you're going in for a kiss. If you'd still like to add some element of surprise, wait until she turns her head away from you before approaching her ear. If you already know her fairly well, you could try to surprise her by whispering from behind her. But do this only if you know she's not easily frightened, since it could produce a big scare. If you especially want to avoid startling her, you can try placing one hand gently on her shoulder before approaching her ear. If you're on her right side, use your right hand to cup your mouth. If you're on her left side, use your left hand to cup your mouth. This way your whispering will be shielded from the hearing of any others who might be in front of her or to her side. If her hair is covering her ear, avoid brushing it away if you've just met her that day. If you've been on at least a couple of dates, brushing her hair aside should be acceptable. If you've only just met the person, avoid making direct contact between your cupped hand and her ear. If she's your girlfriend or if you've been dating for some time, it should be okay to press your hand lightly against her ear while whispering. If you're in a noisy area such as a busy bar or at a party, you may have to speak above a whispering tone in order for her to hear you. Be careful not to yell, though. A tone slightly above a whisper should be audible, since your mouth will be close to her ear. But if there is little or no background noise in your area, speak slowly in a whisper. If she immediately moves away from you even before you get a chance to whisper, or after, you'll know to avoid trying to make physical contact with her for the moment. But if she responds with a smile, giggle, and sustained eye contact, you've done well. Yet be careful not to take a positive reaction as an invitation to move a step beyond by hugging her or holding her hand right away. Be content with having made her laugh and smile, and wait for a response from her, such as touching your hand or moving closer to you, that shows she's probably comfortable with more involved flirting.
Summary:
Stand or sit to the side of her. Cup your hand around your mouth. Approach her ear. Ensure that she can hear you. Follow up according to her reaction.