i think mir ur doing a pretty job just on your own!
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i think mir ur doing a pretty job just on your own!
Cheers, to Quatermain!!
I'll drink to that! hear hear, Quatermain ol' chap.
*glug glug glug glug*
I believe the main person one sees that jacket on is a certain Hugh Hefner. Role model?
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All male members get a free smoking jacket.
Dont worry if you don't smoke, most of us dont. It's just really cool wearing them around while you sip on your vintage Sauvignon Blanc.
"By Jove this is the life"
Nice smoking jacket! It will go well with my pipes, which I do not smoke, but are for writer's inspiration. Should our Club elect officers, or shall we all remain equal? I care not either way. I can remain on equal terms with my fellow Extraordinary Gentlemen, good chaps every one, or find no problem with having a duely elected Chairman. I think any such Chairman would simply be "one of the boys", don't you know? :)
eugh. god, u guys really have lost the plot. those robes/jackets look awful! hideous! oh i know, ur all drunk rnt you? il call you all a taxi.
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this thread :lol:
lost its point!
I am NOT wearing one of those jackets. As my hero Jamesie Cotter once said:
"Respectability? Thats a terrible thing to ask of any man"
Something to read for the gentlement while they enjoy their vintage Sauvignon Blanc while wearing smoking jackets:
http://msnuk.match.com/matchscene/ar...annerID=558924Quote:
New ways to be a gentleman
Think pulling out chairs—or, better yet, laying cloaks over puddles to prevent needless muddying of a lady’s footwear—is the way to woo women? Alas, gentlemen, that’s old-school chivalry. Such classic gestures are nice, but charm and etiquette in the modern age need an update, and this is where some lesser gents fall short, losing valuable chances to impress that special someone. To update your panache, below are nine tips for the modern gent’s arsenal.
Be a man with a plan“So, what do you want to do?” Seemingly considerate to someone else’s desires, it’s really just a lame line identifying you as a lazy suitor. Thus, during the all-important date-planning call, smartly assertive chaps offer a well-thought-out, multiple choice of outings (“Tapas and tunes, teriyaki at the dog track, or pomme frites and a foreign flick?”). And in the event of a booked bistro, weather outbreaks, or a date that’s going so swimmingly you’d like to continue the fun at a follow-up venue, the forward-thinking man scopes out a few more bars or cafés in the neighbourhood. That way you can suavely say, “Hey, I know this great place around the corner where we can go for some killer carrot cake. What do you think?”
Give her a joy ride
Some occasions find the gent acting as chauffeur, and in these instances, car-side manners are a must. They begin, of course, with the gracious opening of her passenger door before your own. Then, consider your sedan’s interior a mobile living room, requiring you to drive safely while playing host. To set the mood, put away your so-titled Kick-*** Road Tunes mix. And while showing off your indie band cool, mind the climate control. Is she panting for fresh air? Similarly, wow your date with handsome features and toned biceps, not your drag-racing ability. “Drive really fast, speed turns me on,” works in Will Smith lyrics, but your date should be embracing your hand, not gripping on with white knuckles at every hair-raising turn.
Nix the interruptions
We’re sure you’ve heard this before but it bears repeating: Few things are a bigger turn-off than the lout who’s thumbs-deep in his cell-phone texting away with friends while pretending to be “interested” or answering calls mid-date like an annoying social butterfly with the raised index finger (“One sec…I've got to take this”). The simple rule is no mobile phone activity or “Crackberry” checking on a date. A quick call might be had during a bathroom break, but no more. If you’re expecting an important call or email, inform your escort early on, and rudeness will be averted.
Try a new form of flattery
It’s well known that warm words of praise defrost the iciest of personalities. But the type of compliment you concoct can make a big difference. While nice to hear, predictable compliments (“Your hair looks nice”) lead nowhere (“Thanks. I just went to the salon”). Instead, try something less superficial, like a perceptive bon mot about her wicked sense of humour, distinctive voice, or contagious laugh. This proves to her you’re interested in more than just her arm-candy potential and paints you as a deep, intriguing sort she’ll definitely want to get to know better.
Use physical contact to show you care
Of course, getting too touchy-feely with a date will only convince her you’re a cad. But the right amount of bodily contact can show the opposite—that you’re a lionhearted fellow who’s interested in her not just as a friend, but as a love interest as well. So when a rendezvous has produced some sparks, go ahead and take her hand. A tenderly treated lady revels in the public view that she’s out on a date and can say in so many words, “Yeah, he’s with me.”
Master group dynamics
A rollicking party breaks the same-old, same-old night-on-the-town ritual and exposes your budding romance to the glamour (or spectre) of your friends and you to her mingling skills. However, manners are more than stowing her coat and showing the way to the loo. For the first half hour or so, keep by your date’s side and make sure she’s comfortable, rather than leaving her to fend for herself while you catch up with old buds. Once her comfort is assured, you can steal away now and again, though not for too long, and only after leaving her among an engaging circle of friends. Lastly, until exclusivity is established, steer clear of awkward introductions like “This is my girlfriend” or the slightly denigrating, “Meet my friend Sophia”. Instead, just put your arm around her and say “This is Gaby.” People will easily take the hint, and you’re spared the awkwardness of trying to classify the relationship as something more or less than it actually is.
Call her the day afterwards
The “three-day rule” or other such nonsensical delaying tactics are out of vogue. Grade F dates or lukewarm experiences might warrant polite goodbyes, but a gent makes positive intentions known at the close of the date (or even sooner), and the next day, follows up with some telephonic feedback (“Last night’s pad Thai was killer…and so are your eyes. When I can feast on both again?”). Let the so-called players leave a gal in the lurch, while you swoop in and proceed to the glories of dates #2, #3, and beyond.
In today's age of MySpace, a response I found to those infamous rankly-sentimental guides to romance:
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a friend's comments on one of those silly 'how to make a girl fall madly in love with you" bulletins.
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WARNING LABELS FOR US GUYS
2. Kiss her in front of your friends.
...but don't tell her to leave so your friends can give you high-fives.
4. Tell her she looks BEAUTIFUL not Hot!.
If you can't come up with anything more creative than "You're beautiful," try harder. "Radiant," "stunning," and "incarnation of a goddess" are good places to start.
6. When she cries do whatever to make her smile.
Invasive tickling is NOT recommended.
9. Hold her hand even when you are around your friends.
No high-fiving, not even with the free hand.
11. Get her mad, then kiss her.
Do not, under virtually any circumstances, attempt this stunt, unless you can tell the difference between "playful anger" and "furious rage."
12. Stay up with her all night.
Do not confuse this with "KEEP her up all night."
14. Give her the world.
Napoleon tried this. Buy a globe, if you must.
15. Let her wear your clothes.
Do not interpret this as an invitation to buy a jock strap in pink.
16. Hug her from behind.
Do not attempt in the following situations: during a horror film; during a shower (unless she gives permission); while she's holding something sharp.
18. When she's sad, hang out with her.
This advice is inherently trumped by the statements, "I need some space," "I need some time alone," or "go away, you clingy freak of nature."
20. Don't lie to her or play games.
Exceptions for poker, Monopoly, and Balderdash.
21. ******Kiss her in the rain.*******
...but not before knowing the risks, symptoms, and appropriate treatments associated with pneumonia.
22. And when you fall in love with her, tell her.
There is no retraction policy for these -- MEAN IT!!
23. And when you do tell her...love her like you've never loved before.
Put the handcuffs away -- that's not what it means.
25. Show her off to your friends (that makes her feel really great!!!)
No surprise visits during private time for show and tell, no distributing dirty pictures of her, and of course, no high-fives.
26. Treat her like if you lost her you would be miserable (even if you wouldnt haha).
Establish that you would be miserable, not suicidal -- if the latter is true, seek counseling as soon as possible.
27. Call her just to hear her voice and tell her something sweet.
Her definition of sweet ("I miss the smell of your hair") is different from yours ("I saw a girl in a bikini today that reminded me of you"). Remember that.
28. Let her pay sometimes, she won't mind.
Strong emphasis on "sometimes."
Lastly, for all the fellas out there: Cyrano de Bergerac wooed the lady by being sensitive, artistic, chivalrous, and honourable. If your idea of romance is trawling MySpace bulletins for inspiration, you're looking in the wrong place.
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That reminds me another quote from 'My Fair Lady':Quote:
Originally Posted by kilted exile
Colonel Hugh Pickering: Are you a man of good character where women are concerned?
Professor Henry Higgins: Have you ever met a man of good character where women are concerned?
it had one?!:eek2:Quote:
Originally Posted by miss tenderness
pul-eeeeeeeeeeeeeze you have to be kidding me! :sick: thats almost as bad as the was your dad a thief line! eech :sick: rest was rather nice though :D:D:brow:Quote:
(“Last night’s pad Thai was killer…and so are your eyes. When I can feast on both again?”).
Robin:lol: mind you all that high fiving reminds me of scrubs :goof:
"Treat her like if you lost her you would be miserable (even if you wouldnt haha).
Establish that you would be miserable, not suicidal -- if the latter is true, seek counseling as soon as possible."
haha :lol:
"Tell her she looks BEAUTIFUL not Hot!.
If you can't come up with anything more creative than "You're beautiful," try harder. "Radiant," "stunning," and "incarnation of a goddess" are good places to start."
guys - hot works too. just add more adjectives after it. :D
Well if you girls wouldn't invade and let us talk about our pocket knives and smoking jackets....:lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by miss tenderness