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There is a guy who I like, and we have hung out a few times with our mutual friend, but the only times we are alone is when he drives me home. I want to spend some time with him alone so we can just hang out and talk, without the pressure of it being a date until we decide to go down that route.

If I just text him (since I don't see him in person on a regular basis, and I'm really nervous in person.) something like "Hey, want to hang out one day next week?" and then figure it out from there, will that sound casual enough to not freak him out? He's pretty shy, and I'm not the type to just ask, so I want something that will sound casual and fun.

Yes, I'm kind of ranting and repeating myself, but I really like this guy and I want to spend some time with him to see what he is like in a neutral setting (like bowling or something like that. Neither of us drink even though we are old enough, so a bar would be useless.)

Anyways, any tips or suggestions you have would be excellent. We are both 19, and we graduated from the same high school. We went to different universities (He left to work, I'm still going) and we now live in the same city again. We are both shy and dorky, although I express my dorkiness more than he does. Usually when we hang out with my friend it is to play video games, but I don't have any video games at my house.

Thank you!

When I bought my vibrator, they told me to use dollar store batteries because they are less powerful and powerful batteries will just overwhelm the toy. I only have one dollar store battery and one brand name battery. If I use these together, will it completely ruin the toy, or will it still be okay?

I want to make candied flowers for decorations for a cake, but they say to use egg whites. I don't want to purchase powdered egg whites because I have no idea where I would even get them, and I don't have any transportation at the moment. If I just use a light brushing of the whipped raw egg white, is it going to cause long term health risks? I know that repeated exposure to raw egg can be very harmful, but would just once do me in?

Also, what is the likelihood of getting salmonella from a raw egg white? I know that it's likely, but if I gently wash the outside that will help. What else can I do to prevent it?

Thanks!

(Yes, I know this could all be solved by not making the candied flowers or by purchasing powdered egg whites, but I want to know if I have any other alternatives first.)

I am going to Vegas in August, and I want to go to the Spice Market Buffet on my trip, so I want to make a reservation.

How far in advance should I make this reservation? Now? A week ahead? The night before?

I can't find this information on their website, so I appreciate any information you have :)

If I make this guy a sandwich, does that mean we're dating?

It's like an amazing sandwich. Meat, cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, mayo, mustard, everything.

I'm travelling to the USA tomorrow, and I have a pill box filled with my vitamins (over the counter, nothing prescription). I also take birth control, and I'd like to just put my daily pill into this box as well so I don't forget it. Do I need to take the original packaging with me? Or is that only for medications that actually treat conditions?

I've tried googling this, but I haven't been able to find a helpful answer.

Please help! :D

So I just made this guy a sandwich and he ate it. Does that mean we're dating?

I've been wearing makeup for years and I love it, but I haven't worn foundation or concealor in over 6 years because I hate the feeling of it. I have a very fancy dinner in two weeks and I would like to wear a bit of makeup to just make my skin look smoother. I don't want to go overboard, but I'm just looking for a couple tips for concealor and foundation. I have completely forgotten how to apply it! Please help. Its my first date with my best friend as well and I want him to see me as more feminine than he's seen me before.

Thank you!

I'm getting a tattoo next month and I have only just read about tipping your artist. Is there a certain percentage that you are supposed to tip? Is it required?

I'm planning on getting a tattoo of a cupcake my on forearm next month, and it will be my first tattoo. I'm wondering about how long this will take to tattoo. It will be 3.5 inches by 3 inches, approximately, with full color. I'm just looking for some honest answers, so don't feel like you have to say "oh it will be 30 minutes." I'd really like real information so I don't have to be completely unprepared.

I'm going to be in LV in December, and I'd like to check out some bead stores while I am down there. Of course I can google some, but what I'm hoping for is some insight to the area that the stores are in. If anyone can tell me the best bead stores in LV, preferably close to the strip, and the areas that are not too bad to be in, that would be awesome. I don't want to have to walk down the road with the most crime, although I realize that there will be the potential from crime everywhere. Thank you so much, and I appreciate you taking the time to answer. Its better to get answers from real people than to find out the hard way.

My boyfriend and I are having our parents over for Christmas dinner this year for the first time and we are both clueless as to what to consider. Our families don't really have any specific traditions, and there are no vegetarians.

Any suggestions would be awesome since we have absolutely no ideas.

It will be 7 people in total.

I really want to buy some wine, but the ones I've had before have been too dry. I like a sweeter wine, but somwthing less expensive than icewine. My preference would be red, but I really don't know at the moment. Any suggestions for a well priced, sweet wine? Dessert wines are fine, I'd be interested. Just if you can, tell me a bit about it. I'm a total wine virgin!

My best friend lives alone, and I am looking for some ideas to help him out when it comes to cooking. He has a very limited budget for food, about $40 for two weeks worth of food. I am looking for some recipes, tips, and ideas to help him maximize his budget and also try to incorporate in some healthier foods. Since it's cheap, he is usually living on frozen pizza and chips, but I really am worried about his health and would like to see some fresh vegetables and lean meats involved.

Any ideas you have would be awesome. I am usually good about getting his grocery planning done (He's a little bit useless when it comes to budgeting) but the well in my brain has run dry and he still needs to eat.

Thank you all for your suggestions!

For my friend's birthday, I'm having a Vegas themed extravaganza, so I'm planning on building a slot machine. I just want it simple, something where if you push a button or pull a lever it rotates, and then I could construct the outside from cardboard. More than anything, I'm wondering how I'd put this little push button system together. Any thoughts?

I was using a mandoline earlier to slice tomatoes (those darn squishy things) and I accidentally cut my finger. It wasn't the top, and all that came off was a wee little bit of skin. It's on the pad of my middle finger, and I looked and it went two two layers of skin, barely even touched the layer that has blood in it. I washed it, then dried it and put on a bandaid with polysporin. Will this heal properly so it will be even skin again (not the little dip thats there now) and about how long will it take to heal?

NEVER USING THE MANDOLINE AGAIN! :(

I'm planning on having a little Christmas party for five of my friends, but since I'm a student, I need ideas on the cheap. I'm also planning on having a secret Santa, but I've never done one before and thought I would ask for suggestions.

I realize I could easily look up ideas online, but I thought it would be fun to ask for real people's ideas and suggestions.

Please be creative, as my budget is $20.00, not including food. If you have fun/cheap/wonderful recipes for christmas party nibbles that would be great too. I need all the help I can get.

Happy Holidays.

Last night, my friend and I got a little bit wasted, and we accidentally had sex. I was a virgin, and now I'm not sure how I feel about the situation. I remember it, but he was so belligerently hammered that he doesn't remember it at all.

Should I tell him about it, in case something happens and I am pregnant, or should I just tell him nothing and let it go back to being just friends?

The problem is that I'm in love with him, and I want nothing more than to be with him, so I don't know if telling him will make him want to commit or not. He had just gotten out of a really bad relationship and is going through a whole bunch of s*** right now, so he's not exactly in the relationship stage but he has told me he wants to date me.

Should I be honest, or should I risk it all?

Help!

In a titration, 28.55mL of acidified KMnO4 are required to oxidize a 10.00mL sample of Cr 3+ (aq). Write the balanced redox reaction and calculate the [Cr3+].

Also, another question -

A metal sculpture to be placed outdoors consists of plates of iron and copper bolted together. A block of magnesium is connected to the sculpture.

State the purpose of the block of magnesium and explain how it fulfills that purpose. Use voltage to support your answer.

PLEASE HELP!

I have a friend who is in a class with me, and we went to a dance earlier this year. I was getting really upset over something (don't ask) and I told him that night that I liked him. For the first day or two it was awkward, but it went back to normal. He told me specifically that he liked two other girls from different schools, so I never pressed him further on it. But in the last month he's been flirting with me like crazy, and it's all rather cute, and I reciprocate, of course. But sometimes I'll try to be cute and he'll just brush me off. It's really confusing. I know a lot about guys, but I'm at a loss for this. Guys, Help?