Close-Mindedness
December 28th, 2008"Why do you think people are close-minded?"
I regarded the question like a fresh forehead pimple on a first date. "Because people are idiots, that's why."
"What a close-minded answer," my friend answered.
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How Would You Rate This Year?
December 21st, 2008"How would you rate this year for you?" my friend asked. "From a scale of one to five: one being the worst, five being the best."
I scratched my chin and cleared my throat. Then I gave my answer.
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What Would You Do If the World Was Full of Zombies?
November 30th, 2008I think we can all agree that sometimes, it's important to prepare for the worst. Part of any good preparation plan includes scenario building. From those various scenarios can come any number of solutions.
So it was with this judicious safety research in mind that my cousins and I embarked on the critical scenario building of what we'd do if the world was full of zombies. Such are the in-depth discussions that brew out of a belly full of Thanksgiving turkey.
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How To Tell You Have Been Whipped
June 8th, 2008"Dude, you are SO whipped!"
"What? No I'm not. What are you talking about?"
"You just called her for the third time tonight, and now you're going to take off and help her clean her apartment? You didn't even finish your beer yet. Dude, you're whipped!"
The Art of Conversation
May 4th, 2008Hey, how 'you doing? Great weather we're having today, huh? How about them Yankees?
You may have heard something like that before. It's what is known as small talk, chit-chat, or general conversation. While some see it as fake bullshit, others realize that there's an art to making fun and effective conversation.
Are Men Intimidated By Independent & Successful Women?
April 7th, 2008Are you a well-educated, intelligent, independent, and successful woman… who is still single? You're not alone (no pun intended).
More and more women are getting advanced degrees and pursuing their careers. And staying single. Sometimes voluntarily, sometimes involuntarily.
Wait, involuntarily? Why is that? What's preventing them from being in a relationship?
The Screen
February 10th, 2008In the recruiting process of the working world, recruiters rely on a set of questions to determine whether or not a candidate is worth an interview. This is called The Screen.
In the matchmaking process of the dating world, the same technique can apply. Say a friend wants to set you up. "She's great!" he tells you. "You should meet her!"
Alarm bells may ring. To allay them, you should begin The Screen.
How to Ask a Girl Out
January 27th, 2008Okay boys, it's almost Valentine's Day. Time to man up and ask that pretty girl you've been eyeing out on a date! C'mon, you can do it!
I know, I know. It's scary. What if she says "No"? What if she's not interested? What if she doesn't even know who you are?
Well, here's what you can do.
How Do You Get a Passive Guy to Ask You Out?
January 20th, 2008"This guy is driving me nuts. He seems to be interested, yet he's not doing anything. What the hell is up with him??"
I shrugged and stared at my beer. "Maybe he's just a passive guy. They need a little more time to warm up."
She shook her head. "Well, I can't wait forever."
The Art of Flirting (for Women)
January 13th, 2008You think he's cute, don't you? You wish he'd come over and talk to you, don't you? Or that he'd ask you out, right? Or maybe even a plant a kiss. But he's not. What's a girl supposed to do?
Flirt! Flirt your cute little ass off!
Don't know how? Let me tell you, from the guy's perspective, what do to.
