This variation has optional rules that can be agreed on before the game begins, such as whether or not to use jokers and wildcards, or which cards are high and low. The object of the game is similar to Texas Hold 'Em: to get the best 5-card hand, but within the bounds of the your own 5-card hand, without common cards. Determine the betting structure by deciding if you'll play fixed-limit, pot-limit, or no-limit. Decide on the dealer by asking "Who deals first?". Depending on the group you're with and where you're playing, a dealer may be elected or each player could draw for the position. The organizer or host may also choose to deal first. In this game, the players start by making an ante bet. The dealer and each of the players then get 3 cards, and the players must decide whether to make a play bet or fold. Finally, the dealer reveals their cards for a showdown and whoever has the best hand wins. Like with 5-card draw, you can choose to vary the rules if you're playing at home. For instance, jokers can be wild, meaning they can be used in represent any card value. If you really get into the game or just want to impress others with your knowledge of poker, learn the rules of the other variations. These include Straight Poker, 5-Card Stud, 7-Card Stud, Lowball, Omaha, Pineapple, Crazy Pineapple, Cincinnati, and Dr. Pepper. You can learn more about these games online.

Summary: Master the basics of five-card draw. Learn 3-card draw. Study some of the more obscure variations.

Use the shorter edge as your measure, or decide what part of the image you want on top of your box. Make this the center of your square. Do not fold. Make a crisp crease. Then unfold. Unfold when done. This makes 2 large triangular shapes, pointing toward the center. Stop just short of cutting the triangular piece. Cut carefully to the intersection of the creases for a nice straight edge on your box. Unfold when done. Turn the two cut flaps up and in, then fold the remaining flat sides up and over the top of the flaps, tucking it down inside your box. It should hold by itself. Repeat for the other side of the box. This will allow for the box to fit together nicely, without being too tight. If using construction or cardstock paper in solid colors, decorate as you wish. Hint: Use a small amount of glue stick to help hold the inside of the boxes down if needed. Use yarn or ribbon and add a bow.

Summary: Cut the card apart and keep the bottom half for the bottom of your box. Cut a square out of the front of the card. Draw a diagonal X on the back side of the card from corner to corner. Fold one corner to meet the center of the X. Fold the same corner up once again, aligning the folded edge with the center line. Repeat for the remaining 3 corners, making crisp creases. Fold in 2 opposing corners so they meet point-to-point in the center of your square. Make 4 careful cuts along the crease line, from the edges, up to the next crease mark. Fold the other 2 opposing corners so they meet in the center. For bottom of box, cut the square 1/4 " smaller than the top. Repeat the steps to make the bottom of the box. Decorate. Add some tissue paper or cotton balls as padding for small gifts or jewelry.

If you're unsure of what to talk about, you can ask them about themselves. Read what they have to say and ask them questions that relate to what they are texting you. The more that they open up and text you about their lives, the more often they will want to text. Once a level of trust has been built, they will likely open up to you and talk about more serious things. The worst thing that you can do is to be judgemental about the things they are sharing with you. Try to be understanding instead of judging them. If you're judgemental, they may be afraid to open up to you in the future and may not want to text you anymore. Don't second guess every text you want to send. If you find yourself typing out long texts and deleting them, stop and try to relax. The more that you act like yourself in the texts, the less pressure you'll have in future conversations. Be yourself and don't filter what you are going to say. A text conversation can sometimes get interesting and there's no way to direct the conversation. Instead of trying to force things, just go with the flow and text naturally. Listen to what they have to say and open up when they start opening up to you. If you want to ask for a date or to ask a deeper or more intimate question, wait until it feels appropriate to do so. Don't get personal too fast or else they may be turned off by you. Being pushy or sending too many texts in a row can turn a person off and cause them to ignore you. Instead, play it cool and wait for them to respond. If they don't initially respond quickly, it could be because they are busy. As a rule of thumb, you should wait for a response after sending two texts.

Summary: Ask them questions about themselves. Don't be judgemental. Don't be afraid to be yourself. Go with the flow. Don't text them too much if they don't respond.

Outlook has replaced Hotmail and Windows Live mail. In order to use it, you will need to create a Microsoft account. You can use your Microsoft account to log into other Microsoft services, such as Office, SkyDrive, and Xbox LIVE. This will take you to the Microsoft account creation page. Here you will need to enter your personal information. Make sure to enter your real first and last name if you are using the email address to correspond with people you know or with businesses. The name will appear in emails that you send. Enter a Microsoft account name that you will remember. Your username is your email address. Make sure that it is appropriate if you are going to be giving it to people who might take offense. You can choose to have your email end with @outlook.com, @hotmail.com, or @live.com. The choice you make will not affect your email services. Create a good password. Make sure that it is strong but easy to remember so that you won't have problems reentering it. The Captcha is what the system uses to make sure that you are an actual person and not an automated program. Clicking this button signifies that you accept Microsoft's service agreement.
Summary: Visit the Outlook login site. Click the "Sign up now" link. Enter the Captcha and agree to the Terms of Service. Click "I accept" to create your account.