Posted on 03/22/2005 6:23:03 AM PST by pissant
1. Staring at her breasts You are more interested in her breasts than in her face, and you can't seem to take your eyes away from them. The worst thing is that you even think she likes having her chest ogled, which I can guarantee she doesn't.
What to do instead: Making consistent eye contact will make her feel like she's the only woman in the room. You may even want to compliment her eyes.
2. Checking out other women You're talking to her, but your eyes are roaming around so you don't miss out on any other hotties. You always keep an eye on other options in the room.
What to do instead: Keep your attention on her the whole time in order to make her feel like she's the hottest thing you've ever encountered.
3 Having weird habits Avoid picking scabs, constantly licking your lips or displaying any other little tics that make you look nervous.
What to do instead: If you're nervous, take a deep breath and slow down your breathing; this will also help you focus.
4. Being badly groomed Inadequate grooming includes smelling bad, having bad breath, botching your shave job, and wearing wrinkled clothing.
What to do instead: Get into the habit of doing a once-over in the mirror for some last minute touchups before approaching her.
5. Assuming that buying her a drink will get you some action
You believe that spending money on her will provide you with a ticket into her panties.
What to do instead: Approach her with no expectations; she'll sense your casual and easygoing personality, which in turn will help her relax.
6. Waiting the "obligatory" three days Even though you want to phone her the next day, you don't want to seem desperate, so you follow the golden rule of waiting three days to call her. This is predictable; she'll see right through it.
What to do instead: Surprise her by calling her the next evening. Believe me, if she's into you, she'll be happy you did.
7. Calling too often You call her more than once a day and leave a slew of messages, hoping that maybe she'll answer one of your calls.
What to do instead: Call only once a day and a maximum of two times before she calls you back. If she hasn't returned your call after you've called her twice, move on to other prospects.
8. Eating If you're hungry, eat before or after you speak to her on the phone for the first time. Whether it's an apple or a pop tart, she won't enjoy hearing crunching and slurping sounds during your conversation.
What to do instead: Setting aside some time to call her when you aren't rushed will give her the impression that the moment is specifically for her.
9. Being distracted You must give her your undivided attention. Therefore, avoid surfing the Net, watching TV or reading the newspaper while you're chatting.
What to do instead: If you are the type of person who gets easily distracted, allot a time limit for the phone call. Tell yourself (and only yourself) that you'll talk only for 10 minutes so that you will be able to give her your full attention.
10. Forgetting details about your first encounter Noise, alcoholic beverages and other distractions could all be a hindrance when it's time to recall her name and the details of her childhood.
What to do instead: When you first meet her, repeat her name after she introduces herself; this will help you remember it. Make a mental note of some of the information she tells you, like what she does for a living or things you have in common. Write it down when you get home if you need to. Remembering some of the major elements of her life will impress her and help you to secure that first date.
11. Being a conversation hog Talking too much about yourself without asking about her could make you look self-centered, even if you're only nervous.
What to do instead: To keep the conversation balanced, ask her the same questions she is asking you. Topics of discussion can include career, likes, dislikes, and family. Avoid touchy subjects like politics and religion until you know her better.
The possibility of losing their voice and inability to mindlessly blather about everything inane and unimportant?
this is a must see
http://www.recoilmag.com/news/area_husband_pretends_0702.html
1. Don't act like your "One of the guys" because your NOT.
2. Don't expect us to buy you a drink because "you think you deserve it" You DON'T.
3. Flashing tatoos and ridiculous piercings is NOT a turn on for us. You only THINK it is.
4. If you curse like a sailor or like "One of the guys" (see point #1) don't expect us to treat you like a lady. Because your NOT.
5. Don't call us at work and bother us about trivial things. We don't care about those "things".
I could easily put another 10 to this list without much effort but I figure I would let my fellow Freepers chime in.
Oh - you probably thought I was really weird. I was just referring to some funny lines in the movie. LOL!
Wow, am I ever glad that I'm married! I never thought that asking a man what he did somehow makes a woman a golddigger. What about simple curiosity? Of course, I already knew what my now-husband did for a living when I met him, since we were both in uniform, lol. I asked questions about his job anyway, since I had a different one than he did.
I can understand being wary, but geez! It's a topic of conversation when you are trying to talk to someone you presumably don't know, and would like to. Perhaps you are rather talking more about the WAY the questions are asked?
My favorite pickup line... "Wow! For a fat girl you sure don't sweat much."
That's what I get for responding to a post that was not to me. But yeah, I was wondering about ya! ;o)
Yup. Been there PLENTY of times.
Mindless immature head games.
And if a woman cringes at all ten of those items listed than she has 'obsessive compulsive disorder'.
Sorry, I meant all '11' of those items.
Hahaha!
I'm really sorry about that. I can empathize...before I met my husband, I had pretty much resigned myself to being an old maid, ect, ect. A few months later, I met him, and the rest, as they say-is history.
I am sure that God will send the right one for you...just remember to keep an open mind, lol!
Good luck to you.
You know, I don't think I caught what you said you wanted for your birthday. Was that one bag of dogshit or two? :-P
That's very funny!
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