Date Tip: What to Wear

Laura’s Take: First Impressions mean everything and how you present yourself can greatly impact your life in many ways. Whether you don’t get the job because you came in wearing flip flops and a Hawaiian Shirt, or you can’t get a date because the suspenders and bow tie you’re wearing are out of date, make sure that when you’re getting dressed, you’re proud of the image you’re showing. So Girls, if you don’t want people to assume you’re a slut, don’t dress like one! And Guys, if you don’t want girls to think you live in your parents’ basement, watching Star Trek reruns and playing video games all day, then burn every nerdy t-shirt you own!

Kris’ Take: Ouch! I don’t think I’d put it that harshly… okay, yeah I probably would. The truth is gentleman, the days of the t-shirt and jeans are over. To really snag your catch you’ve got to dress to kill. I believe ZZ Top said it best “Every girl’s crazy for a sharp dressed man.” Girls love walking around with their man and thinking “Wow, he’s so much better dressed/looking than all of these other guys.” Rather than “Wow, he looks just like every other guy.” And Ladies, I agree with Laura. If you’re going to put yourself out there like you’re carrying around a tray of h’orderves, you’ll eventually get that attention. And I don’t think most of you girls really want men grabbing on you like you’re an XBox controller. So Ladies, if you want to be respected, keep the puppies in the pouch and the skirt from the sky, and I think that you’ll make it through a date just fine.

Date Tip: Talking Too Much

Kris’ Take: Okay, don’t give her the silent treatment, but she doesn’t need your biography either. Save some information for another date. We know that you want to tell her all of the good deeds you’ve done, but that will just make you sound egotistical. Let her talk, let her explain, and remember, pay attention. Don’t just nod and smile but be thinking about sports, actually listen and input your comments throughout to demonstrate you’re listening. Listening is one of the most important qualities that women want in men. And guess what, very few offer it, talk about a competitive advantage! And it’s so easy to do!

Also, if there is something you don’t understand, like her being the international southwest regional branch manager of operations, ask her what that means. People love being put in the hot seat and educating. It shows that you’re interested, and it allows her to have the spotlight. People love attention, that’s why the two of you are on a date in the first place.