| How to Ask a Stranger Out Online Posted: 05 Sep 2021 05:00 PM PDT In the age of the internet, it's easier than ever to connect to people we don't know. When you spot a cute stranger online, asking them out is a little different than asking someone out IRL. We've compiled some tips to help you (hopefully) get a date with the person of your dreams. [Edit]Fill out your profile with your interests and hobbies. - Represent yourself online like you would in real life. Since the person you're asking out knows nothing about you, add some information to your profile that explains who you are and what you do.[1] Put up some quality photos of yourself in different scenarios so you look fun and interesting, too![2]
- This goes for any online platform, whether it be an online dating profile or just one of your social media accounts. If your profile looks boring or doesn't have anything on it, your potential date might not want to go out with you.
- It might also help to check out the other person's profile before sending a message. That way, you have a little info on them before you start chatting.
[Edit]Send a friendly message to break the ice. - Start out by just saying hello for a simple, genuine approach. You can even introduce yourself if you want, since you two are strangers. If you have mutual friends, mention that in your opening line. It's important to establish some sort of rapport before diving into asking them on a date. Try something like:[3]
- "Hey! I'm Kevin, nice to meet you (virtually)."
- "Hi Lucy! My name's Alice. I think you know my friend James."
- "Hey, how's it going?"
[Edit]Get a conversation going. - Ask them how their day is or what they do for work. You'll have much better success if you talk to them for a few messages before jumping into a date idea. Plus, you can learn a little more about them to see if you two might be a good fit. Check out their profile to get some info, then ask them questions like:[4]
- "How long have you been rock climbing?"
- "How's your day so far?"
- "What do you get up to on the weekends?"
[Edit]Give them a compliment. - Let them know you're a nice person and that you like them. Throughout your conversation, feel free to throw one or two compliments in the mix.[5] You could talk about their personality, their hobbies, or even their career path. Stay away from anything about their physical appearance, though, as that can be a little bit creepy.[6]
- For instance, you might say, "I really like chatting with you! I feel like we could talk about anything."
- Or, "It's so awesome that you're into snowboarding. All your videos look so professional."
[Edit]Ask for their number. - Take your conversation offline to ask them out. If you've been having a nice chat but you aren't quite ready to pop the question yet, see if they want to exchange digits. After that, you can text them a little more before asking if they want to go on a date with you.[7]
- Say something like, "You seem really cool. Here's my number if you want to keep chatting."
- Or, "I really enjoy talking to you. Do you want to exchange numbers?"
[Edit]Suggest a date activity. - Have something in mind so they're more likely to accept. If you're ready to ask them out, think back on your past conversation to find an activity they might like. Then, suggest a specific day and activity for you two to do.[8]
- For instance, maybe you two talked about how much you both love coffee. In that case, say something like, "I was thinking of checking out that new coffee shop downtown this weekend. Would you like to join me?"
- If you know they're into hiking, you might ask, "I've never been out to the Multnomah Falls trail. Wanna show me the ropes next week?"
[Edit]Ask them for a suggestion. - If you aren't sure what they like to do on a date, try this. You can ask them what restaurants they like or where they like to get a coffee. When they give you a suggestion, tell them that it sounds nice and that you two should go.[9][10]
- For example, you might say, "What's your favorite place to grab a drink around here?" When they answer, say, "Wow, that sounds nice. Want to meet me there this weekend?"
- Or, you might say, "If I wanted to get Italian food, where would I go?" When they suggest a restaurant, say, "That sounds amazing. We should go there tomorrow night!"
[Edit]See if they have any plans this weekend. - Ask indirectly for a more subtle approach. If you aren't sure whether or not they like you or not, gauge their reaction by seeing if they have plans. If they aren't, then you can ask if they want to hang out sometime. If they are busy, it could mean they're not interested.[11]
- Say something like, "Do you have any plans this weekend?" If they say no, try something like, "Cool! I was thinking about seeing a movie on Saturday. Want to join?"
[Edit]Try a flirty challenge. - Use this technique if you two have been flirting a lot. Challenge your potential date to come up with a really awesome date idea. When they do, tell them that they win and you'd like to take them out on that date.[12]
- Say something like: "I bet you can't come up with a better date idea than me." When they tell you their plan, say, "Wow, I take it back—you win. Let's do that!"
- If they say no, that's okay. There are plenty of fish in the sea, and you can always try again with someone else!
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| How to Paint Leaves Posted: 05 Sep 2021 09:00 AM PDT Painting leaves and using them as prints are fun and easy art projects that you will be able to do at home with leaves that you find and a few simple art supplies. Try making leaf art with kids, or make some holiday decorations for your home with fall leaves. There are tons of options for the types of leaves and paints you use to make endless combinations! [Edit]Painting on Leaves - Find some dry leaves on the ground for longer-lasting painted leaves. Try to find an assortment of large leaves, so that you will have more room to paint on them. Look on the ground around the bases of trees for recently-fallen leaves.
- You can put dry leaves underneath a heavy book or other heavy flat object overnight to flatten them out before you paint them.
- Pick fresh leaves if you can't find any on the ground. Keep in mind that fresh leaves will begin to wilt and dry after a few days. Look for big leaves such as maple leaves.
- Get permission if you want to pick leaves from someone else's property.
- Lay out the leaves face-up on some newspaper on a flat work surface. Put down old newspapers or other scrap paper to protect your work surface. Select a few of the leaves that you want to start painting and place them in front of you on the protected surface.
- Make sure to leave space between the leaves and the edges of the newspapers, so that you avoid getting paint outside of the protected area.
- Paint the leaves with acrylic paint to make designs with solid colors. Squeeze out small amounts of the acrylic paint colors that you want to use on a paper plate. Use a small paintbrush to paint any designs you would like on the leaves.
- Try mixing different colors to create interesting color patterns on your leaves.
- Acrylic paint will usually air dry in 20-30 minutes
- Use chalk crayons if you prefer drawing to painting with a brush. Try either regular chalk crayons or liquid chalk markers. Draw any patterns and designs that you think look nice on the leaves.
- Draw repeating patterns to create intricate designs on your leaves.
- Spray paint leaves if you only want to use one color. Lay your leaves out on some newspaper outside or in a well ventilated area. Hold the spray paint can about away from the leaf you want to paint and press down on the cap to spray the paint on.[1]
- You can even spray paint small branches with the leaves still attached to create unique decorations. Try using gold or silver spray paint and then place the branches in a vase when the paint is dry.
- Spray paint should be dry to touch within 1-2 hours.
[Edit]Using Leaves as Prints - Pick some fresh leaves of different shapes and sizes. Fresh leaves work best for prints because they won't break as easily as dry leaves when you press on them. Make sure it's ok to pick the leaves from the trees or plants where you find them.[2]
- Big leaves like maple leaves work really well to make prints.
- If you aren't sure what a plant is and you want to pick leaves from it, try looking for pictures of it on your phone to identify it and make sure it is safe to touch.
- Lay newspapers on a flat work surface and get your leaves and paints ready. Squeeze out some different colors of acrylic paint on a paper plate. Lay out your leaves with the backs facing up.[3]
- Leave space between the edges of the newspapers and the leaves so you don't get paint on the unprotected parts of your work surface.
- Cover the back of a leaf with acrylic paint. Paint over the entire backside of the leaf with a generous amount of acrylic paint. Make sure to get paint in all the creases and wrinkles of the leaf so that it makes a detailed print.[4]
- The backside of the leaf will make the best print because that is where the veins and details of the leaf are most pronounced.
- Experiment with different colors on one leaf to create multi-colored patterns.
- Flip the leaf over onto a piece of paper and carefully press it down. Apply even pressure on all parts of the leaf. Gently rub every part of the leaf while you press it down so that all parts make an even impression on your paper.[5]
- You can use any kind of paper you want. Things like sketch paper, construction paper, and cardstock work well.
- Use watercolor paints for a different kind of printing effect. Cover the back of a leaf with watercolor paint and press it down on a piece of paper. This will give you interesting partial prints instead of the more solid prints that acrylic paint makes.[6]
- Don't make the watercolor paint on your brush too watery, or it won't transfer well to the leaf. Use just enough water so that the paint sticks to your brush.
- Press the leaf against your paper very firmly so that the veins make a good impression on the paper.
- Paint around leaves on paper to create outlines instead of prints. Put double-sided tape on the back of several leaves and stick them to a piece of paper. Use watercolors or acrylic paints to paint in all the white spaces and around the edges of the leaves.[7]
- Try blending a bunch of different watercolors to create a unique looking print with a variety of leaf silhouettes.
- You can even try adding glitter around the edges of leaves or in the blank spaces on top of the paint to create additional effects.
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| How to Make Money on Tiktok Posted: 05 Sep 2021 01:00 AM PDT It's becoming easier and easier to make money on TikTok the more the platform grows and evolves. Whether you are an established creator or looking to become one, there are tons of ways to make money on the popular app. [Edit]Go Live - One of the most straightforward ways to make money on TikTok is to go live and ask for donations. Entertain viewers on Live and they can send you TikTok coins they've purchased when they like your content or what you're doing. You can collect coins as TikTok diamonds, which can be converted to real cash in PayPal.[1]
- There are a few requirements to go Live and make money:[2]
- You must be at least 18 years of age.
- You must have at least 1,000 followers.
[Edit]Join the Creator Fund - TikTok's Creator Fund encourages authentic, creative content from any creator on TikTok. There is no limit to the number of creators who can join the fund, so you may be eligible right now or you can work towards eligibility.
- To join the fund, you must:
- Be based in the US, UK, France, Germany, Spain, or Italy.
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have at least 10,000 followers
- Have at least 100,000 video views in the last 30 days
- Have an account that fits TikTok's community guidelines and terms of service[3]
- How are funds calculated? There are a couple of factors that go into calculating how much money you'll earn from the fund. Your cut of the fund will be based on:
- The number of views your video gets
- The authenticity of your views (verifying that real accounts are interacting with your videos and not fake followers or bots)
- The level of engagement on content (amount of comments, likes, and shares)
- If the content is in line with Community Guidelines and Terms of Service
[Edit]TikTok Ad Platform - If you are a small business owner, try advertising your product on TikTok with TikTok's Ad platform. By selling your products on TikTok, you can make more money off your talents - whether you sell art, food, or anything else.
- TikTok's Ad platform is still in beta testing, but you can create an Ad account and start a new campaign right now.
- In ad campaigns, you can select the objective of your ad, your budget, and where you want your ad to go.[4]
[Edit]Join the TikTok Creator Marketplace - TikTok has created a platform specifically for brands and creators to collaborate.[5] Becoming a brand ambassador on TikTok is a gold mine for any creator. Join the marketplace to make videos about a brand's product and get paid in return.
- TikTok's marketplace allows brands and creators to choose collabs based on data collected by TikTok, like audience demos, growth trends, and best-performing videos. [6]
- Check out TikTok's Marketplace here.
[Edit]Act as a TikTok Consultant - After you have mastered some of these methods and earned a decent following, you can make money by explaining the process to others. As a TikTok Consultant, you can advise brands or influencers on the latest trends and methods to expand their TikTok clout.
- Some TikTokers make up to $150,000 a year advising brands. [7]
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