9 Dating Rules for Guys
By Roger Ross
Okay so you are a guy who thinks he knows how to date, you are a guy who hasn't dated in years, you are a guy who is never successful with women.
Whatever the situation there are some common rules for us men to follow when out in the dating world.
1. Always Look Your Best
NO matter what you are wearing always make sure you have suitably tailored clothes and shoes. Even if it is jeans and a t-shirt, make sure it is neat and not wrinkly. Make sure there are no tears, rips, holes, stains, and anything else that women abhor but men could care less about. You also need at least one suit that fits properly for those special occasions where you go somewhere nice. Brush your hair, teeth and make sure you shower, shampoo and wear deodorant everyday. Nothing turns a woman off faster then a gross smelling man.
2. Sort Out Your Job, Or At Least Be Positive About Your Career Path.
Women want a man who has some ambition in life so being a skateboard instructor is generally not going to win you much of a catch. Any job is better than none, but if you are still a student, then at least seem focused on a meaningful career path. Women will be asking questions on your prospects even if they pretend it isn't important. It is...especially if you are looking for date number 2.
3. Get Your Knowledge Levels Up.
Make sure you are up to date with current affairs, watch the news and read quality papers. Women do not appreciate stupidity, and laziness is no excuse either. Current affairs are important in showing you know all about the world outside. Women love intelligence in men, it is not all about looks, brains count too.
4. Do Not Brag About Vices
If you are proud of spending 5 nights a week in the bar getting hammered, then find a bag lady wino on the street and date her, she will appreciate your company and stories better.
5. Sports Talk.
Sports are great, some talk about them is fine, but do not go into a whole tirade about them. Some women are into sports these days as well, but will not want to spend all night discussing them in nauseating detail. As soon as the word "trade" slips from your lips you have gone overboard.
6. Sort Out Your Educational Knowledge Of Manners, Courtesy And Chivalry. A woman likes being treated well, particularly with respect. Lose the swear words, the rudeness and the laziness. Know how to eat in a top restaurant and tip well, learn about flowers and which colors of roses mean what. Know how to hold a door open for a woman, let her go first and help her with her seat. Listen to what she says but have opinions of your own too. Show her respect and manners at every step and you should not go wrong.
7. Start Listening And Stop Talking.
Keep your date interested but don't turn into a one-man entertainer. She will bore of you quickly because she wants to talk about herself too. Listen to things she tells you about her and remember them. Women love to chat so you need to learn to listen to her.
8. If You Smoke, Find Another Smoker
Non-Smoking women will tolerate a smoker, but if she does not smoke she will hate kissing an ashtray (and will really hate you leaving her alone at the dinner table to run out for a quick smoke if you are in a non-public-smoking jurisdiction).
9. Learn To Dance Even If You Have Two Left Feet.
Women love to dance and dancing is a physical contact sport (or can be). It is also romantic and sexy. You can be the world's worst dancer. She won't care. But if you stay seated when she is on that dance floor you may as well not exist (she will find someone else to leave with). You don't need to be Travolta but you should have an idea of the basics of rhythm. Even if you are white, you can dance well enough to satisfy most women.
In Summary:
Just so you know guys this is not a one shot deal. Just because you get a second date does not mean you do not have to do all of the above and more to get further. She will be impressed but you have to keep impressing her with your skills and show her that you are a real man who knows how to treat her with respect.
Try it tomorrow. You may be shocked at what happens, you may actually get a second date.
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