In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The best way to get out of the "friend trap" is to avoid it from the start and to show romantic interest right away. After making sure she's compatible and might have interest in you, show your own interest. Tell her you'd like to get to know her better. Compliment her looks and/or intelligence. Ask for her phone number and/or give her yours. Showing non-verbal signs of your interest is one way of moving your relationship along and figuring out if she'll be receptive to an invitation to go out. Don't draw this process out, though. You should know very quickly if she's interested in you. Consider: Looking into a girl's eyes (at the right moment) and smiling. This shows respect and interest, and she might reciprocate. If your glances and smile has been welcomed, a gentle pat on the back, a light touch of the hand, and other subtle gestures might demonstrate your interest and provoke her to reciprocate. If your advances are rejected or ignored, you should stop them. What you see as persistence can be misunderstood as sexual harassment or stalking. Talking to her is the best way of connecting. Find out what you have in common, and reward her with a smile and a story of your own if she tells you something unique about herself to which you can relate. Don't pretend to be someone you aren't. You may think you will win her over with like-mindedness, but in the end she will find you out. Try to listen to her. Don't brag or boast about yourself. Avoid inappropriate sexual comments, insulting others, or making yourself look good at the expense of others. The best way to overcome shyness and to get a girlfriend is to simply ask the girl out on a date. Anything else will undermine your goal of her becoming your girlfriend. Consider the following: Tell her you'd like to take her out for coffee or dinner so you can get to know her better. Make sure your first date is somewhere you can talk and get to know each other. Consider getting a cup of coffee or having a picnic in the park. Make sure to ask her out as soon as you can. If you wait too long, you'll end up in the friend zone. Make sure to call her back sometime the following day or evening after your first date. This conversation will be key to moving the relationship forward. This will be your opportunity to ask her out again. Consider: Light chat when you first talk to her. Complementing her and telling her how much of a good time you had. Let her know you'd like to see her again. Propose a second date. Don't call her immediately after the date, unless she calls or texts you, or you otherwise discussed it. You don't want to seem desperate or overbearing. The second date should be a bit easier, as you've both already gotten to know each other a little bit. On the second date, you should have fun while continuing to get to know each other. Remember, getting to know each other is key to moving your relationship from "dating" to "committed." Consider: A dinner and a movie for your second date (not just a movie). You can get to know each other over dinner, and then enjoy a movie together afterwards. Sightseeing around town. Exploring your community is together (on foot or in a car) is a good way to connect and share a common experience. Try not to rush your relationship at this point -- inviting her over for a Netflix movie might not be appropriate just yet. Your third date could be something similar, but more intimate. After the few dates, if the relationship is healthy, you should probably be communicating with each other regularly. This is not to say every moment -- but probably every day or every other day. Make sure your communication is healthy, and not one-sided. If you want to be with her, respond to her phone calls and texts. Use this communication to create a deeper bond and a deeper understanding of each other. Stay on your game all the time and continue the process of improving yourself, rejecting your shyness, exuding confidence, and getting to meet girls until you're in a committed relationship that you're happy with. After all, this was your goal the whole time. Don't hold yourself back.
Summary: Show your interest, verbally. Demonstrate non-verbal interest. Talk to her. Ask her out. Call her the day after your first date. Use your second date to get to know each other better. Communicate when you're not together. Continue this process until you're in a committed relationship.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The corner copy (at the right or center of the bottom of your invitation) is a great place to include your dress code. Writing on the paper invitation will ensure that your guests don't miss it. This is a great option if your ceremony and reception are in the same place. If your ceremony and reception are in different locations, include the dress code on both the invitation and the reception card. That way, there's no confusion! This can also be helpful if your wedding and reception don't have the same dress code. For example, if your wedding is black tie but your reception is casual, mentioning that on the reception card lets your guests know they can change into more comfortable clothing for the reception if they want to. Including a simple enclosure card that accompanies your wedding invitation is a great way to let guests know about important guidelines, especially if your wedding invitation design doesn't easily accommodate extra information about the dress code. If your wedding is outdoors during winter, for example, you could remind guests here that they'll want to bring warm layers and appropriate footwear. You don't need to include the dress code on both the invitation and the enclosure card, just make sure it's clearly stated on one or the other. Include brief, straightforward phrasing like "black tie event" or "semi-formal" for your guests. Your guests can then research those terms for specifications if they're not familiar with different dress codes, or you can include brief details next to the dress code. Wording for dress codes might be: Black tie (tuxedos and formal gowns) Formal, black tie optional (suit and tie and dresses) Semi-formal (suit and tie and cocktail dresses) Cocktail attire (suits and party dresses) Beach or garden party attire (summer suits and summer dresses) Casual (button down shirts and slacks and summer dresses or skirts) Be sure to include the website address on your wedding invitation so that your guests know to check the website out. On the FAQ page of the website, you can include a simple question like, "What will I wear?" and answer it for your guests with several examples and outfit ideas. Give visual guidance. Including a photo along with your dress code description is a great way to let people know what you expect. You could create a Pinterest board with different examples of the looks you're going for to share with your guests. This is a great option for themed weddings where costumes are encouraged.
Summary:
Include your dress code in the corner copy of your invitation. Include the dress code on the reception card, if you send one. Write your dress code on an enclosure card, alternatively. Use straightforward wording to get your point across. Include dress code information on the FAQ page of your wedding website.