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09-01-2011, 08:50 PM
qimissung

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Originally Posted by Vonny

Those seem kind of funny coming from you qimissung, tips 38 - 40. I feel better about myself now!

I'm not sure what you mean, Vonny.
09-01-2011, 08:51 PM
Alexander III

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Originally Posted by Varenne Rodin

. Someone took my hand at a social gathering to speak to me during an introduction. He didn't shake it, he simply held on to it for a moment while looking into my eyes and paying me a compliment. While I wasn't interested at the time, I did find his manner impressive.

Yep thats my classic routine as well, when meeting a girl. Palm press, gentle and scarcely noticable bow of the head, and look into her eyes and smile. Works wonders. Especially on english women, when you do it to them it is very likely the first time anyone has ever introduced themselves in such a manner to them, and they love it.

Tip 50: When meeting a woman, look into her eyes and smile. Works wonders.
09-01-2011, 08:53 PM
qimissung

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Originally Posted by Paulclem

Tip 23: If you're looking after the neighbour's dog while they're away on holiday and the dog dies, blu-tack the dead dog's front paws to the window as they're about to return, and then, when they've seen it and waved, take it down and pretend it died suddenly through the excitement of seeing them again.

This was one option open to us when our neighbours returned from a hospital stay once.

:lol: I'm still laughing at this one. Thank you, Paul.

Tip 51-Laugh every day.
09-01-2011, 08:56 PM
cl154576

Following Alexander's tips

Tip 52 - When meeting anybody, act natural and follow your social instinct, rather than sticking to a preconceived and overgeneralized formula.
09-01-2011, 08:58 PM
Alexander III

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Originally Posted by cl154576

Following Alexander's tips

Tip 52 - When meeting anybody, act natural and follow your social instinct, rather than sticking to a preconceived and overgeneralized formula.

:angel:
09-01-2011, 09:06 PM
qimissung

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Originally Posted by Alexander III

:angel:

Thank you for being a gentleman, Alexander.

Tip 53-Be a gentleman or be a lady, as suits your nature and your sex.
09-01-2011, 10:55 PM
JuniperWoolf

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Originally Posted by 1n50mn14

I like a firm handshake. Soft ones honestly make me think less of somebody.
I'm a woman but I'm sure not a lady.

Hah! I've always judged people by the strength of their handshake as well, especially women. Women with limp-wristed handshakes don't see themselves as someone to be respected, they allow themselves to be controlled and directed (at least, that's my impression). The men I meet always have strong, friendly handshakes (that is, when they do in fact shake hands - usually introductions are composed of "hey"s).

Actually, I've never even encountered an introduction like the one that Alex describes. I bartend in a military environment and I live in a redneck town, and when I go to school it's in the sciences where I'm competition and not a romantic prospect. The males who are trying to hit on me are anything but dandies, they smell like beer and they spit. I try not to let them touch me so as to not get oil stains on my lace.
09-01-2011, 11:33 PM
jajdude

I find having a lot of the same pairs of socks a good idea.
09-02-2011, 05:00 AM
LitNetIsGreat

Oh, I'm not going to know how I'm supposed to shake a woman's hand in future now...I'll just avoid them!

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Originally Posted by jajdude

I find having a lot of the same pairs of socks a good idea.

Me too, that's a good one, especially white socks for me as they pick up dirt easily, or at least show it.

Tip: 54 Make sure you have got plenty of socks.

Especially white ones...
09-02-2011, 05:02 AM
MarkBastable

Tip 55: Never order the pasta in a pizza place or the pizza in a pasta place.
09-02-2011, 05:17 AM
MarkBastable

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Originally Posted by Paulclem

Tip 23: If you're looking after the neighbour's dog while they're away on holiday and the dog dies, blu-tack the dead dog's front paws to the window as they're about to return, and then, when they've seen it and waved, take it down and pretend it died suddenly through the excitement of seeing them again.

This was one option open to us when our neighbours returned from a hospital stay once.

Much as I like this idea, you would have to explain why the very-recently-deceased dog was lying on its back with its paws sticking up stiffly in the air, like a cartoon.
09-02-2011, 05:24 AM
LitNetIsGreat

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Originally Posted by Vonny
Those seem kind of funny coming from you qimissung, tips 38 - 40. I feel better about myself now!

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I'm not sure what you mean, Vonny.

She means that it helps to take away the feeling of guilt when she drinks, knowing that others are doing the same.

Tip 56: Never feel guilty for enjoying life.

At least I think she meant that...
09-02-2011, 05:24 AM
Lokasenna

Tip 57: There is no such thing as 'too much tea'.

10:30 in the morning, and I'm on my fourth cup. Life is good, and the world seems manageable!
09-02-2011, 06:31 AM
Alexander III

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Originally Posted by Lokasenna

Tip 57: There is no such thing as 'too much tea'.

10:30 in the morning, and I'm on my fourth cup. Life is good, and the world seems manageable!

On that subject

Tip 58: There is such a thing as too much coffee.
09-02-2011, 11:03 AM
Paulclem

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Originally Posted by MarkBastable

Much as I like this idea, you would have to explain why the very-recently-deceased dog was lying on its back with its paws sticking up stiffly in the air, like a cartoon.

Yes- we were hoping for the distraction of distress.

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