INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Uncertainty is a big setback when it comes to transitioning from friends to more than friends. Many people let the uncertainty of how a potential relationship will unfold hold them back. Accept there will be a lot of uncertainty when you try to push a relationship from friendship to something more. Understand you cannot predict another person's behavior. Try not to get too hung up on how the guy may react. Go into the situation with no expectations. It's okay to have some plan of what you're going to say. In fact, it can be helpful to have some small speech planned out to help yourself stay calm. However, avoid playing out scenarios in your mind regarding how the conversation may unfold, and how the guy may respond. If you're feeling nervous, you may stumble over your words when asking someone out. Do not try to rush the question. Instead, go slowly and make sure you say exactly what you want to say. Take a few deep breaths before going into the conversation if you're feeling nervous. Try to talk slowly. People have a tendency to rush if they're feeling nervous, so make a point of saying one word at a time. When it comes to asking someone out, you're not doing anyone a favor by being subtle. If you're starting out as just friends, asking to get coffee or see a movie may not be enough to let the guy know it's a date. Make sure what you're asking is clear. Try to say what you want outright. Ask the guy on something that is clearly a date and, if necessary, outright say it's a date. You can let the guy know you have feelings for him. Say something like, "I feel like we have a lot in common and there's some mutual attraction here. Would you like to go out and see a movie sometime?" When asking anyone out, there's always a risk of rejection. No matter how sure you are the feeling is mutual, you can't know for sure. Understand, going into the situation there's a chance the guy will say, "No." While you should not assume the worst, it's a good idea to prepare for the fact things may not go as well as you expected. Try to stay positive in the event you're rejected. Remember, the two of you are friends. Even if things will not work out romantically, try to value the fact you still have a solid friendship.

SUMMARY: Accept uncertainty. Take your time. Be straightforward about what you want. Prepare for rejection.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Your tires should be appropriately and evenly inflated before you proceed. Tires that are not properly inflated may actually be the cause of your performance issues, so it's a good idea to check this first. You may not need to do anything else. Additionally, having your tires inflated properly is important for getting accurate reads on the measurements you'll be taking later. Look in your car's repair manual for details about the proper alignment settings. You should find numbers describing the car's ideal toe, camber, and possibly caster. Write these numbers down. You may not know what these numbers mean yet, but don't worry, this will be explained in parts 2 and 3. For now, just make sure you transcribe them accurately. If your suspension is loose or any parts have worn out, this may also be the cause of your problems. Like tire-pressure issues, problems with your suspension can also throw off your measurements, so it's important to take care of any issues here first. Drive the car onto a flat area, jack up the front end, and place the car on jack stands. Make sure the steering wheel is unlocked. The easiest way to check the suspension once the car is lifted is to grip each wheel and shake it, both horizontally and vertically. If you don't feel much movement, your suspension is probably in good shape. If not, this may be the source of your problem. If the suspension is loose, you must replace any worn parts. This could include bad ball joints, rack, bushings, gear boxes, tie rod ends, or steering pads. Unless you have experience doing suspension work, you will probably need to take your car to a professional mechanic.

SUMMARY: Check your tire pressure. Check your specifications. Check the front end suspension.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Use a soft rag to apply a small amount of chrome polish to your wheel. Be sure to polish each wheel individually before moving onto the others. If you have a polishing ball that can be attached to a power drill, this is the time to use it. Spread the wax all over the wheel with the polishing ball rotating from the power drill. If you don't have a polishing ball, just use a soft cloth to work the polish all over the tire. Once the polish starts to dry out, use a soft, microfiber cloth to wipe the wheel and collect any excess polish. Repeat this process for all four of your wheels.

SUMMARY: Apply chrome polish to the wheel. Polish the wheel. Wipe down the wheel. Let dry.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: In general, there are two overall types of beans: shell beans and snap beans. Both types can grow in either the pole- or bush-style, but the pods of the beans are what make them unique. Shell beans are primarily removed from their pod to be eaten, and are consumed fresh or dried to save for later. Snap beans are eaten inside their pod, and are only eaten fresh (not dried for later use). You can grow multiple styles of these beans directly adjacent to one another, because bean plants are self-pollinating and won't cross-contaminate each other. Popular shell beans include black beans, fava beans, black-eyed peas, garbanzo beans, and kidney beans. Popular snap beans include snap (green) beans, adzuki beans, mung beans, asparagus beans, and scarlet-runner beans. Pole beans are a type of beans that are vining and must be supported with a trellis or pole. Pole beans grow an average of 5- to 6-feet tall, and can grow either shell or snap bean. Pole beans generally thrive in cooler summer temperatures, as low as 50F (10C) in the summer. In the US, they thrive in the northern states. You can use whatever support system (trellis, pole, fence, arbor, etc.) that you want for pole beans. Bush beans are a type of beans that grow in off a bush, and do not need a trellis or pole for support. Generally, bush beans grow best in warm environments with summer temperatures reaching above 100F (38C). In the US, they thrive in the Southern states. Bush beans should be planted in large rows, requiring much more space than pole beans. A variety of bush beans called 'half-runners' is a bush/pole hybrid, and may require some support or placement near a fence for stabilization.

SUMMARY:
Learn the two different types of beans. Consider growing a pole-bean variety. Consider growing a bush-bean variety.