standing advice…
I get alot of emails from some of my very precious readers (not that you aren’t all precious) that ask my advice about the opposite sex on a multitude of different topics. Now like I’ve said before I’m not one to go out and give advice. My two advance degrees do not deal with relationships or psychology so technically I’m not an expert. And I fully believe that unless you are qualified you shouldn’t be giving anything but an opinion. Now, I’m not sure my opinion is one you want but judging the amount of emails I get from guys (sorry ladies or should I say lady because there has only been one of you) maybe you guys do want it.
FACT: The 5 boys who asked for my Halloween costume suggestions AND sent me photos. You guys rock my socks!
So one of the many questions I get from guys is how to impress a girl, or what is a little thing to really “wow” her.
So, here is my thing. Guys if you really really want to wow her, blow her away, and knock her socks off.
Stand up when she leaves the table.
I’m dead serious! Not only is this customary and proper table manners, it will buy you major point. And I mean major! No joke, seriously! I am pretty much going to fall in love with the next boy who does this.
My jaw almost hit the floor the first time I saw boy do this for me. I might have I also might have let out a*gasp*. My good friend ‘Sunrise’ and I were chatting about this over dinner the other night. She was telling me about how flattered she was when a male friend (NOT her boyfriend) did this when she left the table to use the restroom while they were out for after work drinks, and then again when she came back.
Not that I’m really giving all you boy’s advice I’m just simply stating…
Completely agree. I had a guy do this for me once and I was floored (in a good way).
No wonder guys are confused! If a guy did this to me – friend or otherwise – I would be totally weirded out. If he was a friend, I’d probably be blunt and just tell him to quit it.
Love it!!! and the fact that this is very rarely, if ever, done anymore I think the shock would be enough to leave an impression and me curious about what other manners the guy has :)
Starangel — yup yup!
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aussie — Well yes you can say that to a friend, then it’s just odd…but still nice ;)
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goodbyegal –exactly!
I may just try this! Glad you like the picture, people loved the costume!
Advice taken! (oh and thanks for the email you sent back)
I have to agree with aussie, I’d feel pretty awkward. And probably ask him whether he had to go the bathroom too.
frank — I tots loved the costume, but then again it was my idea!
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josh — I hope everything worked out.
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jasmine — it’s a valid question to ask! (thanks for your first comment!!)
I do that! I even ask a server or someone where the bathroom is ahead of time so we don’t have that ’so where is the bathroom in this huge restaurant’ moment.
But I have yet to go out with a girl who notices, much less acknowledges it. Things are so casual these days that I wonder if manners like these are passed on, or not even expected. I’ll keep on with the keepin on though. Excited to read more of your blog.