Q: It's the cog icon at the bottom right corner of the screen. If you turn off read receipts, you will not see read receipts from other people. Read receipts are always sent for group chats and play receipts for voice messages. You cannot disable this feature. Doing so will return you to your conversations list. You can tap on a previous conversation, or tap the "New Message" icon at the top right corner to create a new chat. When the recipient has read the message, the check marks will turn blue. In a group chat or broadcast message, the check marks will turn blue when every participant has read your message.
A: Tap the WhatsApp app. Tap Settings. Tap Account. Tap Privacy. Tap Read Receipts. Tap Chats. Choose your recipient. Type in your message. Tap the send button.

Q: Hostels in Japan range in price between 1,500-4,000 yen per person. Go online to try to find a hostel in a central area, preferably within walking distance to major sites and public transportation. Book your hostel stay in advance to ensure you get a good price. Capsule hotels are designed to hold one person at a time and are stacked on top of each other, creating very tight sleeping quarters. This is a good option if all you need to sleep is a bed, or if you miss your train or bus and need somewhere cheap to stay for the night. A shared bathroom to use is provided. Capsule hotel rooms usually range in price between 3,000-4,000 yen per person. Western style hotel rooms have the traditional bed and similar western accommodations in them, and they can be found throughout major cities. These hotels can be pricey, with the average cost being between 8,000 and 50,000 yen. Go online to book these hotels in advance for a better chance at a good deal. A traditional ryokan, or Japanese style inn, has been maintained and preserved to represent traditional Japanese-style lodgings. These rooms usually have tatami floors, futon beds, and even Japanese-style baths. You can opt to stay in a more luxurious ryokan if you want rooms that are a bit more modern. A ryokan costs between 6,000-40,000 yen per person.
A: Book accommodations in a hostel to save money. Stay in a capsule hotel if you don't mind enclosed spaces. Opt for a western style hotel to have access to more accommodations. Spend one night in a traditional ryokan for an authentic experience.

Q: When you start seeing someone, be patient and let the relationship develop naturally. Don't get serious too quickly or write someone off prematurely. It takes time to know whether you're compatible with someone. If a romantic interest displays red-flag behaviors, there's probably no reason to get to know them further. However, if you're not sure whether you like someone or not, going on another date or two can help you figure out how you feel. If you have a bad feeling about a developing relationship, it's a good idea to slow things down or break the relationship off entirely. People's flaws tend to become more pronounced as you spend more time with them. If you're noticing red flags or deal-breakers in the person you're seeing, these issues are likely to get worse, not better. If you're concerned about certain aspects of a developing relationship, talk to the other person. You may be able to come to a compromise. You may also save yourself some time by figuring out that the relationship isn't going anywhere. If you seek out a relationship just for the sake of not being single anymore, you might end up unhappy with the partner you picked. Take your time and think about your future happiness, not just the way you feel right now. Consider that you might be happier single than you would with a poorly-matched partner. You can ensure you find the right match by being open and straightforward about your needs in the relationship. Communicating your values, goals, and future priorities early on can help you figure out if your partner is right for you. Also, be willing to listen to and acknowledge your partner's needs. For example, if finishing your graduate degree is important, you will need to convey this to your partner. Relationships require compromise, so you shouldn't express these as if they are a list of ultimatums. However, your partner should be willing to have a discussion with you so that you can reach goals and priorities that align with both your needs. If you're in a good relationship, it probably feels good. But there are some key aspects that will indicate you're headed in the right direction. Healthy relationships share some common elements, such as: You and your partner share common values and goals You have realistic expectations You both contribute to the relationship and are invested in its success You trust one another You respect one another's differences You both maintain your own identities in the relationship You encourage and support one another's growth You feel safe communicating your needs You honor one another's friendships and family ties You spend quality time together often
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Take the time to get to know people. Trust your gut. Avoid rushing into a relationship. Communicate your needs. Identify the signs of a healthy partnership.