If you're playing with a child, it's easier to have them choose a number between 1 and 10. Example 1: 8. Example 2: 43. Example 1: 8 x 2 = 16 + 10 = 26. Example 2: 43 x 2 = 86 + 10 = 96. Example 1: 26 / 2 = 14. Example 2: 96 / 2 = 48. Unless incorrect math has been performed, the answer will always be "5." Example 1: 14 9 = 5. Example 2: 48 43 = 5. Respond with, "Is your secret number 5?" Begin by asking someone to think about the last 2 digits of the year they were born. It should be someone you don't know since the trick depends on you not knowing their birthday. Have them add that number to the age they'll be at the end of the year. They can write it down on a piece of paper if that helps them do the math more easily. Make sure that they don't let you see it. Example 1: Born in 1981. So 81 + 35 (age) = 116. Example 2: Born in 1999. So 99 + 17 (age) = 116. " This will always be the case! The only exceptions are for people born in or after the year 2000. If you know or suspect that the person was born in or after the year 2000, the answer will always be "16" rather than "116." Example: The birth year is 2003, so the last 2 digits of the year are 03. If the person adds the age they'll be at the end of the year to that number, it will always be 16. In this case, a person born in 2003 is 13 years old. 03 + 13 = 16. Note that the invariable answer depends on the current year. In the year 2017, the answer will always be 117 (17 if born in or after 2000). In 2018 the answer will always be 118 (or 18), and so on.

Summary: Ask someone to choose any number. Have them multiple that number by 2 and then add 10 to it. Ask them to divide that answer by 2. Tell them to subtract the original number they chose from that answer. Play the birthday game. Respond by asking them if their number is "116.

Don't just tell her you'd like to "hang out sometime." Ask her directly and include specifics. Have backup ideas in case she doesn't like a certain type of food or is too busy on a certain date. If she shoots down multiple invitations without suggesting alternatives, she is probably not interested. Many women have a hard time directly saying "no" to a date or may be trying to spare your feelings. Dinner at a not-too-fancy restaurant is a good choice for a first date. While it may be tempting to ask her out via phone, text, or the Internet, doing so will block vital nonverbal communication. These indirect approaches can lead to miscommunication that may ruin your chances at a romantic relationship. Instead, simply ask her the next time you see her. When you get a private moment, ask her by saying something like this: "I was wondering if you were free this Friday night? I'd like to get together just the two of us and check out [restaurant]. Are you interested?" If you rarely see her, then asking her out through a call or message may be necessary. A sample message you can send would be: "Hey! This is [your name] from [where you know her, like a particular class]. You seem like a really cool person, and I'd like to get to know you better. I was wondering if you'd like to go to [restaurant] this Friday at around 6:00 pm?" If you're still struggling to ask her, try asking a mutual friend of yours for some help. Your friend may have some tips or insights about what she likes. Your friend may also be willing to help "set you up" or in some other way help you to ask her out. Even though a mutual friend may make things easier, do not expect your friend to ask her for you. To broach the subject, try saying something like this to your friend: "Hey, you know [girl's name]? I kind of want to ask her out. Has she said anything about me? Do you think she'd be interested?" You don't have to explicitly tell her "this is a date," but don't disguise your feelings. If she asks about it being a "date-date" or your attraction to her, be honest. Trying to "play it cool" by pretending to not be romantically interested in her will probably backfire.

Summary: Have an idea of where and when you want your date to be. Ask her in person. Go to a mutual friend for help. Make your intentions clear.

Weight loss from a calorie-controlled diet involves following a simple equation: the calories in versus the calories out equals weight loss or gain. Therefore, if your cat consumes more calories than she burns off in a day, she will gain weight. Thus to get the cat to lose she must take in slightly less than her daily needs. This option means counting your cat's calories as you switch her to the reduced diet. Veterinarians recommend that you feed your cat 75 to 80 percent of the resting energy requirements for her ideal weight. This amount should help your cat lose weight at a healthy pace of one to two percent of her body weight each week. You should consult your vet for the exact caloric amount, but approximate amounts are: 180 calories/day for an ideal weight of eight pounds 210 calories/day for an ideal weight of ten pounds 230 calories/day for an ideal weight of twelve pounds You may have difficulty achieving this caloric intake with a standard, calorie-dense cat food simply because it'll be much less food. Your cat especially won't appreciate it. A formula specifically meant to help with weight reduction in cats will be low in calories and high in fiber, allowing your cat to eat nearly the same amount of food per day while still achieving the desired reduction in calories. The cutback in a standard food will leave your cat feeling hungry and underfed, which means she'll both pester you for more food and her body's metabolism may slow due to the perception of underfeeding, which will make it harder for her to lose weight. Your veterinarian will determine the best weight loss formula for your cat. Options include Hills R/D and Purina OM. These formulas also often contain L-carnitine, which is a supplement that can encourage your cat's body to burn off fat instead of lean muscle. Use a kitchen scale when measuring instead of a dry measuring cup in order to be more precise. Weigh your cat and record the weight on a weekly basis. It is perfectly normal for your cat to hit plateaus in the process where she might stop losing weight before the target weight. Consult your vet about reducing the caloric intake another five to ten percent for further results. Those attending a pet weight watchers are much more likely to reach their target weight than those not attending. This is because the regular weigh ins and the moral support of the staff make you less likely to give in to your cat pestering for food. Plus, the staff can often spot areas where you can make a difference or are perhaps slipping up. These weight-watching clinics for your cat may be put on through your veterinarian's office, or your vet will likely have more info on where to find one in your area. If part of the problem is that you have two cats but only one is overweight, then feed them in separate rooms. This will ensure that each cat only gets the portion of her food that corresponds to her diet.
Summary: Learn how caloric intake affects weight. Determine the ideal caloric intake for your cat. Consider switching to a prescription weight loss formula cat food. Weigh your cat weekly. Consider taking the cat to a pet weight-watching clinic. Feed your cats separately.