From Her Perspective

While hashing out the details of our weekends Monday morning, my coworkers and I were talking about the various parties and dates we had been on over the past three days.  One was gushing about what a great time she had with a guy who was extremely chivalrous, respectful and fun.  Another was talking about a loser she can’t seem to shake.   Then another said: “If guys only knew how easy it was to impress us…” She couldn’t have been more right.  As much as we bitch and moan and give you guys a hard time, it’s actually supremely easy to make a great impression.  Of course, if you follow this up by being a huge jerk, the backlash will be extreme.  Don’t say I didn’t warn you.  So here are a few things you can do to put yourself in the best light…

Pull out her chair.  Yes, I know nobody does this anymore, so when you do it, it’s all the more exciting.  It makes a girl feel like she’s with someone who respects women and thinks old-school manners are important.  Manners are so sexy, you have no idea.  Extra points if you stand up when she gets up and when she sits down.  I’m telling you, it’s like Spanish fly…

Hold the door.  You know how you feel when someone doesn’t hold the door for you at work or when you’re going to a bar?  Multiply that by ten and that’s how annoyed she’ll be if you don’t do this for her.  It will make her think that you are self-centered and kind of an asshole.  So just hold the door.   

Walk her home/put her in a cab.  The big city can be scary for delicate flowers like us, so when the night is over, either walk her home or at least hail her a cab.  This could also work to your advantage, as she may invite you in for some nookie.  You’ll also look like a stud if you offer to pay for the cab.  She shouldn’t accept the money, because that’s greedy, but at least put it out there if you really want to impress her. 

Get a haircut.  Again, it’s all in the little details.  Girls love that clean little line guys have when they first get a haircut.  It also shows that you put effort into what you look like, which girls always think is adorable, and that you are trying to be impressive.  Most girls spend a good amount of time primping before a date, and knowing that you put in an effort as well will definitely raise your status in her eyes.

Stare at her chest a little, but don’t be too obvious.  Girls aren’t stupid.  They know what you’re interested in.  And they know what assets they have.  If she has amazing breasts, she’s going to wear a low-cut shirt and a little sparkle on her cleavage to highlight them in an obvious yet classy way.  A great ass can only be emphasized by tight jeans.  She’s dressing for you, so it’s okay to look.  Don’t stare or leer, but an appreciative glance every once in a while is always welcome.

Don’t over tease.  If she likes you and you tease her a little, she’ll think it’s cute.  If she likes you and you are flat-out mean to her, she’s going to think you hate her.  So throw her a bone every so often.  Temper the insults, however joking they may be, with a “you look really pretty” or “I’m having a great time.”  I know this may be hard to do, actually coming clean about your true feelings, but if you don’t do this every once in a while, she’s going to start to get insecure and think you don’t like her.  And that’s when the crazy sets in.  You all know what I’m talking about and you all hate it.  So don’t give her a reason to do it.

You are all thinking that what I am saying is what you do, anyway, and that I have no idea what I’m talking about.  Not true.  You may think you do all of this stuff, but I guarantee that you don’t.  A little effort and a little respect go a long way, so at least give it a try.  You are going to have much better results if you think about how you treat a girl and then actually show her she’s important to you.  I’m telling you, it works…