INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Knowing when you're ready to take big steps in life can be hard, and kissing someone for the first time is one of those big steps. If you're wondering if you're ready to kiss someone, ask yourself: Do you think about kissing this person a lot? Do you have strong feelings for this person? Are you comfortable around this person? Does the thought of kissing this person make you happy and excited? If you answered yes to all or most of these questions, you're likely ready to kiss that special someone! When you're ready to experience a kiss with your partner, there are two things you can do: either wait to be kissed, or initiate the kiss yourself. If you'd rather wait to be kissed, there are ways you can show that you're ready, including: When you hug, hold on a little tighter than usual, and rest your head on your partner's shoulder Make lots of eye contact Smile a lot Try to find excuses to get close Touch your hair, as this is a sign of flirting You can also choose to initiate the kiss yourself, and there are signs you can look for that will demonstrate that your partner is ready to kiss as well. These include: Making eye contact with you Making excuses to get close or touch you Complimenting you often Blushing or laughing a lot around you Chewing gum all the time Sharing a kiss is something that most people like to do in private, so finding the right time to kiss can be important. For instance, when you pass in the hall in between classes probably isn't the best time to do it! There are lots of places where first kisses happen, including: Bowling alleys At the movies A school dance On a school trip At camp On the bus Kissing somebody can make you really nervous, but it's important to stay as calm as you can, in order to avoid sweating excessively, throwing up, or getting too scared and not going through with it. Ways you can keep calm are: Have a plan about when and where you're going to do it. Don't rush yourself. If you aren't actually ready, you might feel extremely nervous before a kiss, and this could be your brain's way of saying you aren't ready. Don't make too big a deal out of it. When you're going to do something that scares you, it can be easy to make it seem like a much bigger deal than it is, and this can make you even more nervous! Have your plan ready and then keep your mind off the kiss until you're ready to do it. Figuring out what another person wants based on signals is hard, and it's easy to misinterpret what people want just based on body language. To avoid making a mistake, simply ask your partner before going in for the kiss. You can say something like, "May I kiss you?" or "How about we kiss now?" Don't worry about thinking that asking might ruin the mood. Your partner will appreciate that you're being respectful and considerate, and that you want the moment to be special for you both. When the time comes and you're both ready, just go for it! Sit or stand close enough that you can reach your partner without straining. Look your partner in the eye and tilt your head to one side. If your partner tilts to the other side, close your eyes and lean in for the kiss. Pucker your lips slightly, and with your mouth closed, press your lips against your partner's gently but firmly. You want to close your eyes before the kiss because keeping your eyes open can give the impression that you're dishonest.

SUMMARY: Figure out if you're ready to kiss. Signal that you're ready to be kissed. Pay attention to your partner's signals. Find the right time and place. Muster your courage. Ask your partner for a kiss. Kiss your partner.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Look up recipes online that use the type of food you don't like. There may be a dish that sounds delicious to you that you would never expect would contain that food. Try a dessert recipe that sneaks in a vegetable, or add an offending food to a casserole or soup so it's mixed in with other things. If it's a vegetable you don't like, try any number of desserts that use vegetables in their recipe, like a carrot cake, zucchini bread, or avocado milkshake. This may not help you get used to the taste of the food you don't like if it's highly disguised by other ingredients, but it will get you accustomed to the idea that it can be used to make something tasty. Try preparing or eating the food with new seasonings or sauces, without overdoing it to the point of disguising the food. Get ideas for good seasonings to pair with the food from cookbooks or online. Try several different types of ethnic restaurants for a good way to try different preparations and flavors of the same food. Talk to friends, family, or the host of the dinner you're at about the food you don't like and how they like to prepare it. Try these new ways to find one that you like better. Try taking the recipes you've found in cookbooks, online, or from friends and family to prepare dishes with the food you're learning to like, or just experiment with it on your own! Test out what it tastes like when you prepare it in different ways, like sauteing, steaming, roasting, or even deep-frying. Experiment with whatever seasonings and sauces you have around the house, or try new ones that recipes suggest. If there are multiple types of the food you don't like, give them all a try to see which one you like best. Try both fresh and canned versions, and try getting produce from a farmer's market instead of the grocery store if it is a fruit or veggie that you don't like. Learn everything you can about the food you don't like from the internet or books. Understanding more about the nuances of the food and understanding its differences from other foods will help you to appreciate it more. However you choose to prepare or eat it, have the food you don't like in happy situations when you're surrounded by people you enjoy. This will help change your emotional response to the food to a positive one. Even if you haven't found a way to enjoy the food you don't like, continue to eat it as much as possible, even if you have to completely disguise it with other things. You can actually psychologically condition yourself to like a food in this way.

SUMMARY: Add it to other things. Add seasonings or other flavor. Talk to others about the food. Cook the food yourself. Try different varieties. Become an expert on the food. Eat around people you like. Eat the food as much as possible.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Let a single, attention-grabbing ear climber take center stage. Keep other jewelry to a minimum to avoid over-accessorizing. For example, pair a bold ear climber with a simple ring. Wearing a uniquely shaped ear climber can add a new dimension to any look. Try a constellation-shaped ear climber or an ear climber shaped like a snake. An ear climber can appear as though it is two, three, or more separate piercings. These ear climbers can help you create a look that is layered, yet sleek.

SUMMARY:
Wear a single, bold climber as a statement piece. Try an ear climber in a unique shape. Try a climber that gives the illusion of multiple piercings.