Because you can't make all the pancakes at once, you can keep the cooked ones warm while you cook the rest by placing them in a warm oven. This way, you can still serve all the pancakes at the same time. Transfer the cooked pancakes to a foil-lined baking sheet or an oven-safe dish. Cover them loosely with foil to keep them from drying out. Transfer the dish to a 200 F (93 C) oven to keep the cooked pancakes warm while you finish cooking the remaining batches. Everybody likes pancakes served a different way, and there's no right or wrong way to dress and eat a stack of pancakes! Some of the more popular ways include any mixture of the following: Spread a small dollop of butter onto each pancake Sprinkle cinnamon on top of the stack Smother the pancakes with maple syrup, corn syrup, honey, or another liquid sweetener Sprinkle nuts or berries on top Add a swirl of whipped cream to the top of the stack

Summary: Keep cooked pancakes warm. Serve the pancakes with your favorite toppings.

Keep a firm grip on the bottle. At the same time, be sure to keep your hand close to the top. Expect each bottle to break differently when you do this trick, so keep your hand well away from the bottom to reduce the chance of cutting yourself. Maximize all the force that you can muster when you strike the bottle's top in just a moment. Do this by holding the bottle as still as you can. Expect to lose some force when you make contact if you're moving the bottle this way and that. Raise your free hand and then bring it down sharply. Strike the bottle's mouth dead-center in your palm. Ideally, this will cause the bottom to burst. However, it may take a few tries, so just keep trying if at first you don't succeed. Alternatively, you can use a rubber mallet instead of your hand so it doesn't become bruised or numb from too many tries.

Summary: Grip the bottleneck tightly. Hold the bottle still. Strike the bottle with your other hand.

If you are at a restaurant, wait until everybody's meal has arrived before you start to eat. When at a dinner party, wait for the host/hostess to unfold his or her napkin and begin eating. It is not only rude, it can actually ruin other peoples' appetites. Also avoid burping, smacking your lips, or fidgeting at the dinner table. If you have to cough or sneeze at the table, be sure to cover your mouth with a napkin. If you need to get up from the table to go to the restroom, let others know where you are going. Not only will it disturb other patrons if you are in a restaurant, it is disrespectful to the person/people you are eating with, especially if one of them has cooked the meal for you. Wait until the end of the meal to make phone calls. Turn off or silence your phone during formal dinners. This rule applies only when you are actually eating. If the food has not yet arrived, or if you are sitting at a table drinking water or other beverages, then it is acceptable to rest your elbows on the table. Not only is it healthier than taking huge bites, it will give you the opportunity to quickly chew and swallow your food if somebody asks you a question when you have food in your mouth. Nothing is more frustrating (and embarrassing) than having somebody ask you a question right after you have taken a huge bite of food! Otherwise, ask somebody to please hand it to you. Always pass the salt and pepper shaker together, even if the person only asks for one of them. These items are meant to be kept together at all times. Clean your fingers or blot your lips when necessary. Be sure to thank the waiter/waitress if you are at a restaurant, and thank the host/hostess if you are at a dinner party. Compliment the food when dining with the person who has cooked it.

Summary: Don't start eating before the meal has started. Don't speak with food in your mouth. Excuse yourself when necessary. Don't text or talk on the phone. Leave your elbows off of the table. Cut your food into bite-sized portions. Only grab for things on the table that are within your reach. Remember to use your napkin. Make proper thanks.

Again, this part just means that her friends aren't breathing down your neck. See if you can get her to talk to you right after school, at a birthday party, or some place where you can steal a few minutes alone with her, like a school dance. Try not to ask her before school or she might still be tired and it could be awkward if she says no and then you have to be near her the whole day. Try asking her at recess. That's a popular time for guys to ask girls out. Again the tricky part will be trying to separate her from her friends. If you want the girl to say yes, she has to think you know what you're talking about. Don't get too nervous, stutter, fidget, kick your feet, or look at the floor. Look her in the eyes and smile. Make her think that you're totally comfortable talking to her so that she feels more comfortable, too. Walk right up to her, wave, and say, "Hi." You can practice this move in front of the mirror to feel more confident. Remember that the worst thing that can happen is that she can say no. That won't be the end of the world, will it? You should say just a few things before you jump in and ask her out. Saying, "Hi, will you go out with me?" probably won't go over well. You should just say something like, "How are you?" "How was your day?" or "Are you doing anything fun after school?" And maybe tell her a thing or two about what you've been up to before you make your move. This will make her feel more comfortable and will hint at what is coming. You can think of one thing to tell her or one thing to ask her in advance so you feel more comfortable when the time comes. Compliment her or just tell her that you really like her and say, "Do you want to go out with me?" It's as simple as that. You can practice this in front of the mirror to get more comfortable, too. You shouldn't be hanging out with her for more than a few minutes without asking her or she'll start to get confused. Just take a deep breath, look her in the eyes, and spit it out. You'll feel much better once you finally ask her. Read her body language. Is she moving closer to you, smiling, and acting a little nervous? If so, then she's more likely to say yes. There are two things that will happen: either she says yes or she says no. If she says yes, then that's great! Let her know how happy you are without acting too over-excited and maybe give her a little hug if you know each other pretty well. Then, you can suggest the place where you'd like to go and start planning your next moves. If she says no, keep your head up and thank her for talking to you and being nice anyway. Don't resort to name calling or be mean or she won't have any respect for you. Be a good sport about it and start thinking about your next crush.
Summary: Get her (somewhat) alone. Be confident. Talk to her a little bit. Cut to the chase. React the right way no matter what.