Article: Gather four 3 oz. paper or plastic party cups, and use a single hole paper puncher to punch a hole on the side of each cup. The punched hole should be about inch under the rim of the cup.
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Punch holes in the cups.
Article: Even if your teacher doesn't allow much chatter, your odds of talking to him are better if you're next to him. You'll be able to interact with him more often than if you were on opposite sides of the room. For example, you may need to borrow a pencil, or pass handouts to each other. If you don't have class with him, or if your teacher doesn't let you pick your seats, sit near him in the cafeteria or hang out with him during breaks. Say "hi" to him in the halls! The more he is around you, the more likely he is to eventually develop feelings. You'll also be able to use body language to attract him, which will be explained later. It can be scary to talk to someone you have a crush on, but it will definitely get his attention. Having an idea of what to say ahead of time may help, though. Rather than planning out word for word what to say, just have a general idea. For example, you can plan to ask about certain topics, like a question about the homework assignment or make a comment about an upcoming project. Make sure you don't sound too rehearsed. The more natural and casual you seem, the better. This can be avoided by not planning a script. Keep it casual. Rather than saying, "Hello. I remember you enjoy [TV show]. Did you watch the episode last night?" try "Oh hey, you watch [TV show] right? Did you catch last night's episode?" This will show him that you're friendly and want to get to know him better. Use something around you for inspiration, like the crazy weather, the boring homework assignment, or the new movie that's coming out. A question would be even better, because this will help the conversation move along. Ask something that doesn't require a "yes" or "no" answer. For example, you could ask: "How do you feel about the project?" or "What do you plan on doing for the project." Try not to feel too nervous or worry too much about what he thinks. It'll make the chat go more smoothly. If you know you cheer for the same sports team or watch the same weekly television shows, bring that up in conversation. If you saw he ate your favorite flavor of chips for lunch, say something. It doesn't matter what it is common interests or hobbies are great ways to start conversations that can lead to other things. If he sees similarities in you, he will be more likely to like you! If you don't have any common interests, make some. For example, if he wore a band t-shirt to school, listen to their music and mention it in conversation. At the same time, don't fake it. If you don't like the band, don't pretend you do. Consider looking up another band for the same genre, or even asking him for recommendations!
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Sit next to him in class. Figure out what to say. Start a conversation. Find common interests.
Article: If your crush rejected you, it's possible you were more attracted to their appearance than their personality. Whatever the circumstances of your rejection were, now would be a good time to be honest with yourself and determine what you want from an ideal partner. Think about traits you would want from an ideal partner. Perhaps you want someone who is warm and caring, or maybe trustworthiness is more important to you. Shared interests or worldview is also a common trait people seek in a partner. Whatever it is that you think you want from a partner, figure it out before you start having feelings for anyone else. While ideal partner preferences shape the type of person you actively seek out, you also have an unspoken emotional reaction to most people you meet. Sometimes we're blinded by our emotional reaction to someone because of their looks or charming personality, but it's important to learn to recognize the emotional reaction you feel in someone's presence. Emotional reactions are typically unconscious, and you can't change that reaction. But as you analyze your emotions over time (perhaps through journaling), you can learn to recognize the emotional reaction that you have to a person. Even if someone has traits that you find ideal and you have a positive emotional reaction to that person, you may simply not be a good match when it comes to longterm compatibility. Learning how to evaluate a crush for real, meaningful compatibility can be the difference between frustrating relationship problems and a meaningful, fulfilling partnership. Think about the personality traits you find most desirable. Do you have a "type"? Does that type typically work well with you? Or are you only seeing the surface of people you have a crush on? Trust your gut. If you find someone attractive but don't have much in common with them, it probably won't work out, and you probably already know this. Learn to trust your gut as you evaluate potential partners, as this will help you avoid getting hurt and rejected in the future.
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Learn your ideal partner preferences. Recognize your emotional reactions. Evaluate crushes for realistic compatibility.