INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Regularly showering, keeping your hair brushed or combed, and making sure your breath is fresh will make you more attractive to those around you, including the person you want to notice you. Besides, you never know when you’ll run into him, so you want to be prepared.  This is always better to do before running into the person you want to flirt with. Chances are he won’t notice if you excuse yourself to the bathroom to re-apply makeup partway through your conversation.  Artificial scents like perfume or cologne can be helpful, but apply lightly. You want your natural scent to come out a little as well, and no one likes getting a strong whiff of cologne just because you walked into the room. Your clothes can say a lot about you if you let them. Dressing well can help draw the other person’s attention, even if he doesn’t realize you don’t usually dress like that. Aside from specifics for different genders, you’ll want your clothes to be neat and fit you well.  For women, look for softer colors that signal romance, like pink or coral. For style, accentuate your curves, especially those parts of your body that you want the guy to look at. For men, your clothes should be clean and wrinkle-free. Nice shoes, instead of a ragged pair of old sneakers, can help as well. In terms of color, red is always good for drawing attention, and projecting an image of strength and confidence.  If your target compliments your clothing, be sure to thank him. Adding a line like “Thanks for noticing” can slyly suggest you wanted him to notice. Just avoid more explicit comments like “I wore it for you,” which is too obvious. If you want to be subtle with your flirting, you are probably hoping the other person makes the first move. To encourage him, do something visible that expresses something you are interested in so he’ll have an excuse to start talking to you.  This should be a visual cue, like letting him see the cover of the book you are reading, or subtly tilting your phone in his direction so he can see the music you are listening to. You may need to do some guessing about his interests, but that can be part of the fun. This can be especially true when flirting with guys, as men usually prefer to initiate conversation. If you have a phone number, or some other contact information, send a quick text reminding her of something fun you did together. Texting is better than calling because it gives the other person room to ignore your message if she isn’t interested, or gives her time to craft a funny or witty response. Keep your message short and to the point. A brief reminder of how nice it was to meet, or a reminder about how you are still laughing at a joke she told, is a good icebreaker. Most importantly, it lets her know that she is on your mind. If your target suggested his likes a certain kind of book, music, or movie, lend him your copy (or something similar). It will keep the conversation going about something you two both like, and show him you listen to his interests. Perhaps most importantly, you’ll have an excuse to see him again when he returns the item. Not everyone will notice or react to your flirting right away. Keep at it for a few minutes, or try a few different techniques to make sure the other person really isn’t interested before cutting off your attempts. Don’t be afraid to try another time either.

SUMMARY: Keep clean. Dress well. Give him something to look at or respond to. Text your target. Loan him something. Be patient.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You probably have people at work that your friendly with but you haven't taken the time to get to know better. One of the keys to encourage friendships at work is to slowly make your relationship more personal. That is, you slowly start to share more about yourself with the people you enjoy talking to you, which in turn invites them to share more about themselves. In general, you tend to make friends with people who are nearby, which includes your neighbors. If you've talked a few times with a neighbor, consider trying to encourage a friendship by inviting the person over for dinner or bringing her brownies. Alternatively, meet your neighbors by bringing over a treat to encourage good will. One of the best ways to meet new people is to follow your passions. Find local groups that have the same interests you do. Look for groups that meet at your library with the same hobbies. Take classes in subjects that interest you at your local art museum or community college. By getting out in the community, you'll find people with similar interests who could become friends. If you can't find a group for your hobby, start one yourself. Most libraries have space to host groups, or you could meet at a coffee shop or restaurant. Try forming groups through social media such as Facebook or Meetup. Besides benefiting the community, volunteering also gives you a chance to meet new people. Consider volunteering at a library, a school, a hospital, a soup kitchen, or a food pantry, for instance. Pick something that will use your talents well. Spirituality comes in many forms, from more traditional religion to pagan groups and meditation. No matter what form you choose, it usually involves a group of people for you to engage with who likely have at least somewhat similar beliefs. If you see someone reading a book you love in a coffee shop, don't be afraid to go over and say hello. Similarly, if you've been smiling at the same person for weeks in one of your new classes, be sure to go over and introduce yourself. You can't be friends if you never hold a conversation, and the worst that could happen is you get someone who is a little grumpy and doesn't want to talk to you. You like to hear nice things about yourself, and other people like to hear nice things about themselves, too. Try to offer compliments to people you are getting to know. It will make both of you smile, plus the person will associate happiness with being around you. Try to make the compliment fit the person. That is, "You look nice today" is a good start, but a better compliment would be, "You have an awesome sense of style. I love how much color you wear." or "I love how your smile lights up a room." That is, once you start meeting with a group of people, continue to see that same group. With repeated to exposure to each other, you'll slowly begin to make friends with different people in the group. When you're in a new situation, set a goal for how many people you'd like to meet or make friends with. While the goal is important, it's more the mindset it creates. It encourages you to be open to meeting different kinds of people and opening yourself up to a friendship.

SUMMARY:
Consider your work. Find friends in your neighborhood. Follow what you love. Find a place to volunteer. Consider joining a spiritual community. Greet people. Offer a compliment. Make it a point to see the same group of people. Tell yourself you're going to make new friends.