If you are in close enough proximity, don't assume a lady has taken notice of you. Instead, keep in mind that surprising a lady is not the best way to first approach her. If she looks your way and your eyes connect, return with a smile, a friendly signal that will work well in your favor. Even though you may be observant, men commonly miss important cues from ladies. You want to approach a lady who wants to be approached. If her interest is in her friends or her cell phone, then, rejection is imminent. Look for the ones who are standing with open postures and glancing around the area. Start off with saying "Hi," "Hello," or "Hey." All these options are great openers and usually invite a direct response with some intrigue. Keep in mind, if you approach a lady in a group situation, you are interrupting them with a simple "hey," so have a follow up ready once you insert yourself. A good conversation can start from what is right around you. If you are trying to approach a lady in a coffee shop, ask her what she's drinking or what she would recommend. If you approach a lady at a club, ask her if she knows when the place really gets crowded. Anyplace you can approach a lady has potential for immediate common grounds and interest. A good conversation goes a long way, and for women, it is a way to emotionally connect. Pay attention to what she has to say, and as you listen, think of follow up questions. It will make the conversation flow. Once getting to approach women becomes easier and more fun, take it a step further. If she interests you, ask her for a phone number, an email address, or any other way to contact her. This will achieve 2 great things. You will flatter her better than any compliment you can say, and this will make you feel much more confident about approaching a lady.

Summary: Establish eye contact. Listen to her body language. Make small talk. Use your environment. Listen and ask questions. Get her information.

All states will allow the mother or person dropping the baby off to remain anonymous. But some will provide the person dropping the baby off with a questionnaire that can be dropped in any mailbox once completed. The questionnaire contains simple questions about the baby's medical history and any serious medical conditions the mother or father may have. You may also wish to consider preparing a simple document with the baby's date of birth and any serious medical conditions that run on the mother or father's side of the family to leave with the baby to ensure he or she gets proper medical care. The safe haven laws do not generally specify any condition for the baby at the time of drop off, except that the baby must not show evidence of abuse or neglect. The list of suggestions below are some things you should do, just as general care, to prepare the baby. In some states, failure to take these basic steps could be considered "neglect" and could leave the parent open to criminal charges. Keep in mind "neglect" mean grossly inappropriate care, as authorities have no wish to persecute desperate parents trying to do the right thing. Feed the baby. Ensure that the baby has been well fed and will not need to eat again for at least a couple of hours. A just-born newborn does not have to eat immediately. Bathe the baby. Wash the baby and his or her hair thoroughly with baby soap and shampoo. Change the baby's diaper. Also, put rash cream on any rashes in the genital area or the bottom. Dress the baby appropriately. A good rule to follow is to dress the baby as you would dress. For example, if it cold outside and you are wearing long pants and a sweater, dress the baby in a long pants and a sweater. A just-born baby will likely be fine wrapped in a blanket or towel unless it is extremely cold out. Most state laws require that you hand the unwanted baby to a responsible adult employed at the safe haven location you have chosen. To do this: Choose an adult employee or staff member. This may be a nurse at a hospital, police officer at a police station, pastor at a church, or firefighter at a fire station. Tell the adult you have chosen that the baby is unwanted and you are leaving him or her pursuant to your state's safe haven laws. Hand over the baby and any blankets, bottles, or toys you have brought for the baby, as well as any writing you have prepared, such as the baby's name, date of birth, or medical history, to the chosen adult, and you will be free to go.

Summary: Determine what information should accompany the baby. Prepare to drop the baby off. Go to a Safe Haven site.

When the dahlia first starts growing, it will develop 4 sets of leaves. Pinching off the top of the plant above the fourth set of leaves will encourage branching, resulting in a fuller plant and therefore more flowers. At this point in their growing cycle, the dahlias are sprouting rapidly, so they'll recover quickly. You can continue to remove new growth throughout the growing season to encourage even more flower production. New growth is easy to remove with just your forefinger and thumb, although you can use a sharp tool if you prefer. More flowers take up more of the dahlia's energy, resulting in smaller flowers. To get the biggest dahlia blooms, restrict the number of flowers on each plant, so the energy can be directed towards growing just a few large flowers. If you prefer to have more flowers and you aren't as worried about size, just focus on cutting back new growth occasionally. As the dahlia branches out, you may see as many as 10 flowers on a single plant. The practice of removing faded flowers, also called deadheading, encourages more blooms. You may even see your dahlia bloom all the way through the fall if you remove faded flowers through the season. Since dahlias have tough, stringy stems, it's easiest to remove the flowers with sharp scissors, pruning shears, or a knife. Cut back the flower stem to where it meets a main stem. When all the petals have completely fallen off the flower, it can be hard to tell the difference between a new flower bud and the closed calyx left behind from the flower, also known as the dead head. However, the dead head is cone-shaped, whereas a bud is rounded. While removing dead heads will encourage new buds to begin blooming, removing the buds will delay flower development.
Summary: Pinch the tips off of dahlias once they reach 16in (41cm). Limit each plant to 3 to 5 flowering stems if you want giant blooms. Allow up to 10 flower stems if you don't mind smaller blooms. Cut off flowers with scissors once they have started to fade. Do not remove rounded buds when you're deadheading.