6 More Things Every Guy Should Know
Of all of my “things guys should know lists,” this one is probably the most gender-neutral. That’s right: If you have a neutral gender, you might derive value from this list. Well, except for #25… Well pick up where we left off last time: 23. How to serve rice in a classy way. I learned [...]
Should All Athletes Aspire to Be Tim Tebow?
A few days ago I read a heartwarming article about the much-maligned Denver Broncos quarterback, Tim Tebow. Tebow was coming off a huge upset win over the Steelers despite a subpar season in which he completed fewer than 50% of his passes. The part that really got to me was this quote from Tebow: Here [...]
First-World Dude Problem #2: The Midair Celebratory Bump
Over the course of history, we’ve seen an evolution in the way that athletes celebrate after scoring a point or winning the game. The ancient Aztecs celebrated a victory in ullamaliztli by scalping their opponents. The Romans exchanged undergarments with their teammates whenever they had a shot come particularly close to the pallino in bocce. [...]
Mindy Kaling’s 13 Rules for Guys
If you’ve seen The Office, you know Mindy Kaling as Kelly Kapoor. Kaling recently wrote a delightful book called, ”Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (and Other Concerns),” and in it she outlines 13 specific things that all guys should do. Her rules are in bold; my responses follow each one. How many do women agree [...]
First-World Dude Problem #1: Handshake vs. Hug
This isn’t a debate about the best type of greeting for dudes. This is about the unfortunate situation that unravels when you greet someone with a handshake but they want a hug, or vice versa. At first glance, this is a fairly innocuous situation. But when you dissect it well beyond reasoning, you have a [...]
Can a “Team Player” Make $200 Million?
Much ado will be made in the next few months about certain free agents in baseball who will be shopping around for bigger and better contracts. Each of them will inevitably claim that they’re trying to do what’s best for their family, and then when they’re signed for the maximum possible amount, they’ll say that [...]
Entourage Ends
The HBO dramedy Entourage ended tonight with a short but sweet series finale. I won’t go into details about what happened, but I will say that everyone grows up in different ways. I’ve been watching the show on and off for 7 years, many of those years with a few good friends when they used [...]
3 Extra Things Every Guy Should Know
Continuing where we left off with the last lesson… 20. You can order cocktails and martinis, but order them on the rocks. There’s nothing wrong with a deliciously fruity drink now and then. But don’t go for the Sex in the City look–order your cocktails like a man. In a glass. With ice. And drink [...]
The Costanza Wallet Solution
I have a friend–we’ll call him “Mark” to give away his real name–who used to have a Costanza wallet. That is, a wallet so full of coupons, receipts, cards, and cash, that you’ll get scoliosis for sitting on it for too long. If you’re not familiar with the original Costanza wallet, watch the clip here. [...]
Should You Lie About Your Age?
Should you lie about your age on your online dating profile? Short answer: No. You should be completely truthful about your age, height, income, etc. You should use recent photos that actually look like you. Be 100% open and honest, because when you go on dates, they’ll know if you’ve been lying. Long answer: Still [...]
The Psychology of Sex #12: High Risk, High Reward
If you want to fall in love, put yourself in a risky–even dangerous–situation. I’ve got proof. I read an article the other day about…well, essentially about the psychology of sex. The article started by summarizing a study done involving men who were put on a scary bridge with a female interviewer. One by one the [...]
Let Men Fix Things…Sometimes
Yesterday I wrote about equality between men and women in terms of engagements and proposals. However, there’s one thing that I think all women should know about men: Let us fix things every now and then. Or at least try to fix things. The other day a female friend of mine had a flat tire [...]
3 More Things Every Man Should Know
This is a follow-up to 8 Things Every Man Should Know and 8 More Things Every Man Should Know. Two of these apply to women too. 17. In the winter, as soon as it stops snowing, brush off your car immediately–even if you don’t need to drive until the following day. Sure, it sucks to [...]
The Persuasive Power of Cleavage
I am impressed by the persuasive power of cleavage. If you think about it, cleavage nothing. It’s literally the empty space between two objects. You put any other two objects together and the space between them is dull and uninteresting. But if those objects happen to be breasts, suddenly that space has the power to [...]
Would You Let Her Eat Crackers in Bed?
I learned a new expression the other day: “I wouldn’t kick her out of bed for eating crackers.” Apparently this is said when a man encounters a truly incredible woman–he’s saying that she’s so amazing that he’d be okay with her doing just about anything. But eating crackers in bed? That’s where I draw the [...]
The Wasabi Waitress
Many of my friends know that I once had a tiny crush on a very attractive waitress at the Clayton Wasabi sushi restaurant. She hasn’t worked there for a while, so I feel that it’s safe to write this blog entry. Below you’ll find my detailed plan to ask out the Wasabi Waitress. I’m making [...]
Can You Use a Groupon on a First Date?
Back during the dating spree of ’10, I bought a Groupon for Liluma Restaurant here in St. Louis. By sheer chance, a woman with whom I had exchanged a few e-mails mentioned that she had been wanting to try out Liluma. So we planned to go there on our first date. Now, as you can [...]
10 Ways to Have a Great First Date
It’s been long enough since I’ve had a first date that no one will think I’m specifically talking about them. So here goes. This is the result of thousands of dates in 26 different languages, 13 countries, and 312 outfits. Prep before the date. If you have interactions with the person before the first date [...]
Pet Peeve #19: The Pants Pouch
The men out there are going to be familiar with today’s pet peeve. Women may not have experienced it, but I bet they’ve seen it. First, a visual explanation of the pants pouch. No, this isn’t what you think it is. This is an empty pouch of bunched up pants, a phenomenon that occurs when [...]
9 Essentials for a House Party
Here are 9 essential details I’ve learned about hosting a house party. And by a house party I mean that the primary function of the party is to drink with your friends and anyone else who shows up. Provide All the Alcohol: If you’re hosting parties every weekend, this rule should be disregarded. But if [...]
8 More Things Every Man Should Know
This is an addendum to my previous post, 8 Things Every Man Should Know. 9. Never wear socks with sandals. Even in the winter. Especially not in the winter. 10. Leave a flashlight in the same place in your home. If the power ever goes out, you can use your distal memory to find it. [...]
Dating Primer: Who Takes Care of the Check?
You’re on a first date at a restaurant. The bill comes. Pause it right there. This is a defining moment of a first date. Both people have decisions to make, behaviors to pick, things to say. So much can go wrong (although probably not wrong enough to ruin the date). Here’s what I think is [...]
My Celebrity Five
Your celebrity list (I think the standard list is five) is something that a lot of couples have. It’s purely hypothetical: If you ever have the chance to sleep with one of the celebrities on your list, you get a free pass to do so from your significant other. I say that it’s purely hypothetical [...]
The Rules of Calling Shotgun
The whole concept of calling shotgun is ridiculous. If I ruled the world, I’d simply abolish it. Do people really care that much about getting the front seat? I mean, in the back seat you can just sit back there and relax and not have to do anything. Calling shotgun is just one of those [...]
