Problem: Article: People will often express themselves through their body language. These signals can range from being obvious to subtle, requiring you to pay careful attention. Try to look out for some of the following examples of body language to determine if a girl might be interested in you or not: Standing or sitting close to you can be a sign of interest. If she makes eye contact often and smiles or laughs a lot she might be interested in you. Lightly touching your arms or shoulders can be a show of affection. If she crosses her arms, looks distracted or avoids contact with you she is probably uninterested. Some people may differ in regards to how they use their body language. These signs won't always apply. Does she always come find you at lunch? Does she stop by your locker after school? Does she regularly visit you at work? Has she taken an interest in your activities? If she makes an effort to be around you, she obviously likes spending time with you. That may not mean that she is interested in you romantically but if she treats you different than all other guys there is a good chance she is. Many say that this is the best way to find out if someone is interested in you. Ask yourself if it seems like she wants to spend time with you. If the answer is yes, she probably likes you. If she is willing to make eye contact with you, that is a good sign to begin with. Our facial expressions are great indicators of our feelings. If the girl gives you a warm welcoming look and a smile when you see her that is definitely a sign of positive feelings. However, sometimes people might fake smiles. Learn some of the following traits of genuine smiles and fake smiles to accurately gauge interest: Genuine smiles will involve the eyes. A person who is smiling will close their eyes and should have "crows-feet" wrinkles appear. Fake smiles will generally not involve the eyes at all. There won't be any closing of the eyes or "crows-feet" appearing with a fake smile. In a genuine smile, you shouldn't be able to see the persons bottom teeth. Fake smiles will likely reveal both the top and bottom rows of teeth. If you think she likes you, there's a pretty good chance she likes you. Try not to spend too much time thinking about it. It's natural to be nervous about something like this but thinking about it constantly isn't helping anything. Take stock of the information that you have available to you and decide on a course of action. It would be better to decide to ask her out or decide to do nothing then to keep torturing yourself. None of these clues guarantee that she is into you, but if you're noticing two or three of them it is probably a good sign.
Summary: Read her body language. Take note if she wants to spend time with you. Pay attention to her facial expressions. Trust your gut.

Problem: Article: There are strong arguments on either side both for and against clipping. Those who caution against it say that birds were meant to fly and we should not interfere with a parrot's natural inclinations. Clipping the parrot's wings deprives them of this basic freedom. Consider other options first. If you are planning to show your bird, it should never be clipped. Parrots respond very well to clicker training, and you can train your parrot to return to you when called. You can also use clicker training to modify unwanted behaviors, which can help your parrot stay happy and safe. If you are not willing to do the work to train a parrot, then you may want to reconsider if getting a bird is right for you. There are some dangers to letting your bird fly free in your home. They can potentially damage their feathers, knock things over, and consume things that they should not. Many household items can be dangerous to parrots, including toilets and other standing water, lightbulbs and stoves that get hot, ceiling fans, cords to blinds, and windows and mirrors. Ask yourself why you want a bird if you don't want it to fly or don't feel that your home is a safe environment. Consider that a different pet may be more appropriate. Parrots are quick and can take advantage of any open door or window to get out. Once outside, it may be difficult to get bird back if you have not trained them. With clipped wings, the chance of escape is reduced. And if your bird does get out, it's much easier to get them back. Bird wings should not be clipped until the bird can fly. Clipping too early can stunt the regular growth of the feathers. If you've never done it before, it's advisable to have your vet do it the first time. That way you can see how it works and then decide if you want to continue to do it at home.
Summary:
Ask yourself whether you want to clip your bird's wings. Train your bird. Clip the wings for safety reasons indoors. Prevent your bird from escaping. Don't clip a baby parrot's wings. Decide if you want a veterinarian to cut your bird's wings.