Q: Avoid playing games. You don't need to immediately tell her that you like her and freak her out, but don't assume that she thinks one way about you. Always respectfully ask and thank her for letting you know her opinion. Open communication is the easiest way to get to know her. If you find it difficult to get her to share anything about herself or to even have a conversation with her, use open-ended questions to get the conversation flowing like "What is your favourite class and why?" or "Tell me something about yourself that most people wouldn't know by looking at you." Are you listening to respond or are you truly hearing what she is saying? Actively listen to her and ask questions to make sure that you understand what you've heard. Don't be distracted by outside factors. Look for a quiet place or ask to schedule a meeting to ensure that both of you are mentally and emotionally present. If you are maturing fast or very active and notice yourself sweating or smelling bad, start to shower and use deodorant every day. Brush your teeth and comb your hair. Maintaining good personal hygiene is essential. Keep yourself clean and smelling fresh even when you're not around her because if a rumor picks up that you smell, you may lose your chance before even getting to talk with her. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder but what all girls want is a well put together guy. Dressing well shows that you take pride in your appearance. Know your strengths and weaknesses when it comes to your outfits. You should be able to talk with her often, your conversations should last, and you should be able to talk with her about multiple topics that are interesting to the both of you. Awkward conversations won't cut it. If something feels forced, changed topics. Ask her if she plays video games because there are surprisingly a lot of girls who enjoy video games as much as boys. Ask her if she likes to draw if you like to draw. If you both like the local sports team you can say, "Hey, did you see yesterday's game?" Don't pretend to love something just because you think she does. Know what you like and what you don't so that you have something to talk about. Don't worry about whether or not she likes what you like or admires what you admire. Confidence means stating things which are bold truths and expecting other to respect you for it, whether they agree or not. Do not be a jerk. Having an opinion doesn't mean other opinions are wrong, just that you may not agree.
A: Be direct when expressing yourself. Listen to what she is saying. Keep yourself clean and fresh at all times. Dress well. Keep your conversations going. Talk about things that you two have in common. Be confident.

Q: Revising is essential no matter what kind of writer you are. Take the time to reread your work. Try putting your writing aside for a while, so you can come back to it with fresh eyes. Check for awkward phrasing by reading it aloud. Sometimes it can be hard to really proofread your work because you are so familiar with the words you have written. Try reading your writing out loud in order to give yourself another perspective and see what your words sound like together. If you're worried about losing something good, just save the original in another file and start rewriting. That way, you can rewrite without worrying about destroying your original copy. You may find that after rewriting, there are certain aspects of both versions that you want to combine. If a piece of writing isn't working, try taking a different approach to it. Write it from a different point of view, such as third person instead of first, or try writing it from a different character's perspective. One unique way to rewrite something is to read through the piece once, and then try to recreate it without looking at the original. This technique works especially well with poems, as it may help you decide what you really need to keep in the poem.
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Never underestimate the importance of revision. Look for typos and grammatical errors. Don't be afraid to rewrite. Be experimental. Try to rewrite the piece without looking at the original draft.