Q: Do an Internet search for houseplant identification forums. Then, submit photos and a detailed description of your plant to the forum. Read through the replies to your post to find a consensus about the plant's identification. Then, research that plant to make sure it fits your plant's description. Provide as much detail as possible to help people identify your plant. While you can get a lot of great advice in a forum, there's no way to know that people are being truthful about their qualifications. Take your plant, a photo of the plant, or a few leaves and flowers to a local greenhouse, nursery, or gardening store. Show the plant to a knowledgeable staff member and give them a clear description of your houseplant. Finally, ask them what type of plant they think it is. If the person you talk to doesn't feel comfortable identifying your plant, ask them to refer you to an employee who might be able to help. For instance, a clerk might not be able to tell you the name of the plant, but they may be able to put you in touch with the store's master gardener. Look for a horticulture expert at your local college, County Extension, or plant diagnostic clinic. Then, email your photos and a description or mail a physical sample of your plant to the expert. Ask them to identify your plant for you. If you're sending photos, include several well-lit photos in your email. Don't forget to include close-up shots of the leaves and flowers. When mailing a sample, it's typically best to send dried flowers and leaves. However, check with your expert to find out about their preferences.
A: Try an online forum to get help from houseplant enthusiasts. Visit a local garden center or nursery if you're totally stumped. Send photos or a sample to a horticulture expert.

Q: Plug it in and wait for it to heat, or turn it to a certain temperature, depending on the model you're using. In many cases, a small light will come on when the waffle iron is ready. A good test of the temperature is to let a drop or two of water fall on the plates of the waffle iron. The drops should sizzle and dance for 2-3 seconds before vanishing. If the drops sit there for much longer than that, the waffle iron isn't warm enough yet. If they vanish in less than a couple seconds, the waffle iron may be too hot. Use an egg separating tool to separate the yolks from the whites and place them in separate bowls. You may also separate the eggs by cracking them in half and tipping the yolk from shell half to shell half, letting the white drop to a bowl below. It's all right to leave a bit of the egg whites in with the yolk, but don't get any yolk in with the egg white. The egg whites won't foam properly if there is even a little yolk in them. Beat the butter or oil and egg yolks in a separate bowl. Add the milk and vanilla, and continue beating until the ingredients are thoroughly combined. Make a well in the dry ingredients. Pour the egg yolk mixture into the well. Stir the ingredients together until everything is moist. Don't overmix the ingredients, or the waffles will come out dense. You can leave a few lumps in the batter. Gently mix them into the batter until everything is a fairly even consistency. Again, don't over-mix. Remember that folding is a very gentle, top-to-bottom sort of stirring.
A: Preheat the waffle iron. Separate the eggs. Beat the remaining wet ingredients. Combine the wet and dry ingredients. Fold in the egg whites.

Q: Go through your desired amount of beans before you wash them. Pay special attention to any small rocks or pebbles that may have inadvertently made their way into the packaging. Run cool water over the beans for about half a minute.
A: Sort through the beans and discard any that are shriveled or discolored, as well as any stems, debris or dirt. Place the dried beans in a colander and wash them quickly.

Q: It might sound trite to say that eyes are windows to the soul, but in a lot of ways, that seems to be true. Locking eyes for three seconds can speak volumes, especially if you conclude by slowly dragging your eyes away. Eye contact has even greater impact if you get caught staring at person you are interested in. Make sure that when you get caught, however, you quickly look away. In doing so, you let him or her know that you were just caught in the act and not merely staring into space. One thing to avoid doing, of course, is staring the other person down. Eye contact conveys a certain level of intimacy and flirtatiousness when done right. When overdone, though, you can quickly intimidate someone and ruin your chances for good. When you greet the object of your affection, smile. Smile while talking to him or her. Smile when you part ways. There is something warm and friendly about a smile, and wielding one whenever your crush is around will help convey just how happy you are about the interaction you have. Another great thing about a smile is that it really demonstrates the excitement you feel whenever you find yourself around this person. A smile that flashes your pearly whites and makes your eyes sparkle will leave very little room for doubt in the other person's mind. You do not need to dress up every time you see him or her, but as a general rule, put in a minimum amount of effort to look good. Showing that you care about how you look in front of this person will hint at the fact that you have a reason to care about such things. On a similar note, if your crush specifically said that a particular piece of jewelry or garment looked nice on you, wear it frequently. In doing so, you can show that you really value how that person views you. Find excuses to make brief, subtle touches. A casual touch on the arm or knee while you talk can work wonders. Even these seemingly innocent forms of touch convey a sense of intimacy, and by initiating them, you are telling the other person that you want to be close. Every time you touch this person, you should use a very gentle, light touch. A hearty pat on the back can be a friendly sign, but it does not do much to convey romantic interest. If possible, move in for a hug when you greet or say goodbye, as well. This form of physical contact is often reserved for people who are close, so it could help bridge the gap between you both. If you do hug when you say goodbye, make sure that your hug lingers. Do not let go immediately; instead, let your hands linger before hesitantly sliding them away. This move will show that you are reluctant to say your farewells. More precisely, touch areas of the body that seem innocent while also hinting at intimacy. Touch your face or hair, or slowly stroke your own arm a bit. Use your tongue to moisten your lips every now and then. By touching yourself in ways like these, you can hint to the other person that you really wish they were touching you, instead. You need to make sure that you do not seem too suggestive or creepy when you do this, though. Act like your self-touching is subconscious and casual, rather than making it obvious that it is entirely for his or her benefit. One of the worst things you can do is to have your hands all over yourself while staring the other person down with a hungry look in your eyes.
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Make eye contact. Smile. Look your best. Touch your crush. Touch yourself.