christinahaberkern:

kapi:

Here is a brief list of what every dude should do in the hours before a date with a lady (sorry gays, I dunno what a dude should do before a date with a dude, but probably the same thing.) This is in no particular order:

• Wear clean clothes.
• Smell good, but smell like a man.
• Take a goddamn shower.
• Actually wash yourself in that shower.
• Put on awesome records during all of this.
• Be clean.
• Be on time. Don’t keep a girl waiting, that’s what they do. They keep you waiting. Don’t return that favor.
• Smile.
• Laugh.
• Try to kiss her at least once. Don’t be a baby. No one likes a baby.
• It’s totally okay to have a beer or two before you meet up.
• Don’t get too drunk while out. It’s cool if she does; it’s sloppy if you do.
• Even if you live in a big city, get the fuck over to her place and pick her up and take a damn car, don’t be a dumbass. Don’t “meet” somewhere. Go the fuck over there and pick her up. Jesus.
• Remember those jams you had on earlier? Keep them spinning in your head.
• Don’t talk too much. I always have this problem. Listening is not lame.
• Actually listen when she talks.
• Put your arm around her or something. Christ, stop being a baby.
• If they offer to pay, remember that it’s 2009, not 1957. Also, recession. Dutch is totally kosher these days. Pay on the first date even if she offers.
• Always have something in mind for after dinner or whatever you’re doing. Not always sex, but something. That also could be an out.

I think that sums it up. It’s a lot of common sense, but common sense is usually what separates cool dudes from douchebros. Nobody likes douchebros.

[via krispayne (about 6 months ago, still valid today)]

It sounds like common sense but you’d be surprised how many people have no clue. Good list.

Gosh honestly I wouldnt mind if the guy broke a few of these rules, especially the kissing and arms around rule…i mean what if its a blind date? Awkward, I dont want to kiss someone I’ve only known 2 hours. Agreeing to hang out with you isnt an invitation to be molested by you. (Someone please tell my guy “friends” this.)

And considering you aren’t going to get any action on the first, second, third, or 15th date, i really don’t care if you shower beforehand so long as you smell clean.

If girls really do go on dates expecting to kiss and maybe more then no wonder they insist on the guy paying. I know I’d rather be a cheap whore than a free one. As for my dates, unless you make more money than me, I’m probably going to automatically at least pay for my meal. Of course it’s nice when the guy pays because it shows he is trying to get on your good side.