Level Up Gents

Her ego that is.  Who doesn’t love words of affirmation?  Just don’t lay it on her too hard.  I think compliments are a girls best friend not diamonds.  So don’t forget to give your little lady or lady crush a compliment when you see her.  At the least it will make her smile or blush.

My friend described me like Nike.  I say I’m going to do something and “Just Do It.”  And not a lot of people do.  Most are a lot of talk and no action.  Nothings worse than someone who doesn’t do what they say.  More than anything you become a disappointment and unreliable in others eyes.  Don’t be that guy.

It’s the damn truth.  And if you’re dating someone who thinks it’s the price tag that counts than you are dating the wrong type of woman.  Gifts are not the easiest things to choose.  But avoid the generic type such as: perfume, jewelry, flowers, or gift cards.  Unless you know for sure exactly what within that genre she loves or been wanting.  Perfume and jewelry are particularly difficult to pick out because they are personal to ones style and hard to pick the right one.  Nothing is worse than a gift you don’t want.  Here are some tips:

1. Start noticing things.  Pay attention to her style and colors she wears.  Check out what type of magazines, books, or collections she may have.  Does she have any hobbies?  Check if she has a gift registry or wishlist online.  Listen for any remarks or cues.
2. Ask subtle questions.  Steer conversation to reveal gift ideas.  Ask them for advice on a gift for someone else.  Or what they’d do if they got a bonus or won the lottery.  The best gifts are things someone wouldn’t buy themselves but really want.
3. Enlist a double agent.  Don’t be afraid to ask for help from someone who may know her better.  Her BFF or co-workers.
4. Make a note of it!  You’re likely to forget or have thought of a great idea 3 months before her birthday and by the time it rolls around it’s left your memory.

Some thoughtful examples of ideas:

• If she likes to cook buy her a really nice chef’s knife, cute apron, or couples cookbook so you can cook together
• If she’s more of a homebody she may enjoy a good board game or puzzle
• If she has a sweet tooth make her her favorite dessert or buy her favorite candy bars
• Something that compliments her hobby and she’s been complaining about that she’s needed.

Don’t scratch or adjust in public.

This is a topic that I see well too often.  And as I google image searched for pics to accompany my post I found this great blog that summarizes why this should be a federal offense.  Go big or go home and get a bike or just use your damn legs.

It’s hard not to love Asian culture.  The food is amazing, the women beautiful, and we manufacture amazing things.  But for you white guys out there who have the Asian Fetish, let’s tone it down a bit.  Having a samurai sword mounted on your wall or dresser, Japanese Scrolls hanging from your walls, and lucky bamboo in your place is a DEAL-BREAKER.  Included in the list of deal-breakers are tattoos of dragons or some type of Asian character which probably reads “Kung Pao Chicken”.  On the first date with an Asian chick don’t tell her about your Asian Fetish.  If she digs it- it’s probably cause she’s a gold digger.  Some Asian chicks are known to be.

TV today is filled with reality trash and talent competitions.  There is not much good TV out there anymore.  But there is still hope!  FX has a series of great comedies to check out.  Season 7 of Always Sunny in Philadelphia premiers tomorrow night at 10pm followed by a new episode or Archer.

Other shows on FX worth checking out:

• Archer
• The League (Season 3 starts October 6th @ 10:30pm)
• Wilfred
• Louie

You can stream episodes as well here.

Sometimes it’s hard to keep up with new music.  There are great sites online to stream free music as well as get introduced to new artist in the same genre of music you already like.  Check them out:

• Pandora
• Grooveshark
• Spotifly
• turntable.fm