INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This is usually a good way to gauge your relationship without the pressure of an intimate date. If you're having a get together with friends or going out to a club, ask her along or have a friend invite her. This way you can see each other in a social setting. Does she spend time with you? Do you have fun together? Trying to fake someone into liking you is a sure-fire way to start a failing relationship. You have to have confidence in who you are. If she doesn't like that, then you would not have made a very happy couple anyway. Feel more confident by focusing less on yourself and more on her. Someone on the outside can give you valuable perspective on her feelings for you, and give some advice on how to proceed. Find a friend you trust and confide in them to see how they see things. Do they think you would make a good couple? Do they think the feelings are mutual? How would they talk to her about your feelings? This can be a "practice round," helping you sort out your feelings. Does she make eye contact, hug or touch you, lean in when you talk, or sit next to you whenever possible? These are all good signs that she may have similar feelings. Closing her body off by folding her arms, avoiding eye-contact, or making excuses not to talk are often signs that she is not interested.

SUMMARY: Ask her on a "casual date" with other friends or a group of people. Be yourself, even if you are shy. Ask a mutual friend for advice. Note her body language around you.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The best thing you can do is to bring home a thick gym mat, which will give you some cushioning without letting you sink in too far, as a mattress would. If you don't have that, consider using a long couch cushion or a mattress, while being careful not to sink into them too much if you don't have enough momentum, you may end up falling back into the handstand position and then sinking in to the floor instead of springing up. You can also consider using a trampoline, if you have one, to give yourself the confidence to use a harder surface. Just remember that you won't need nearly as much momentum to fall backward on a trampoline. If you're trying the back handspring outside in your yard, pick a softer surface, like a grassy surface that's a little pliable, instead of concrete or another harder surface that won't give.
Summary: Use a padded surface.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: In the United States, the Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal agency that exists to help small businesses. The SBA website is full of resource materials about starting and managing businesses. The SBA can assist with legal and financial matters and can help in obtaining financing as well. Access the SBA website at www.sba.gov. You can call the general SBA Answer Desk at 800-827-5722. Every state has one or more local district offices. You can find a listing of these district offices at https://www.sba.gov/tools/local-assistance/districtoffices. A big part of managing a business is handling the finances and taxes. The IRS publishes a wide range of useful materials and has staff people available to answer questions. Find IRS publications at www.irs.gov/forms-pubs. Find links to local IRS offices at https://www.irs.gov/help-resources/contact-your-local-irs-office. The Chamber of Commerce is an organization of business owners and managers. It is designed to help businesses succeed and support their communities. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce advocates on a national level for legislation that supports business activities. On a more local level, your Chamber of Commerce provides a networking resource. You can meet other business leaders in your community, learn about sponsorship opportunities, and even get discounts on material and supplies for your company. You can find out about joining the U.S. Chamber of Commerce at www.uschamber.com. You can locate your local Chamber of Commerce by searching online for the name of your community and the phrase "Chamber of Commerce." The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is a name for many independently run local agencies. Collectively across North America they form the Council of Better Business Bureaus (CBBB). Their objective is to build strong relationships between businesses and consumers. You can find your local BBB by searching at www.bbb.org. Becoming an accredited member of the BBB increases consumer trust in your business and often leads to increased income. Get out of your office and get to know other business leaders in your community. Speaking with other business managers can help you generate ideas for your own business. You can also build up goodwill with both consumers and suppliers. By meeting community leaders you can spread the name of your business and generate informal publicity. Such meetings often can lead to an increase of referrals for your business. You may find a group of like-minded managers and create a weekly or monthly networking group.

SUMMARY:
Use resources from the SBA. Use the IRS online resources. Join your local or national Chamber of Commerce. Work with the Better Business Bureau. Network with other business leaders.