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I found a couple more....and couldn't resist. These just crack me up. They also make me sort of glad I'm not dating right now.....but they still crack me up.
http://men.msn.com/articlees.aspx?cp-documentid=6273617
Rules from a Texas Gentleman
The first rule of manhood is that they are in charge. Give it up. Realize they're smarter and better looking. We don't have a chance. You have to do everything you can to help yourself.
A woman comes to a table and you're supposed to get up. Period. But I don't always do it. In general, you're supposed to do it every time. But sometimes you're seated against the wall and it's awkward.
Never guess a woman's age. Never guess a woman's weight. Never even talk about weight in front of a woman. And never, ever ask a woman when she's due.
I cannot even begin to say how important this one is. I don't care if we're a size 2 or a size 22, women are generally uncomfortable with their body. I think only 5% of women are happy with their bodies (something like that). Why would you try to "guess our weight" unless you work at a carnival?
Tipping your hat to a lady is good form. If you're at a dinner table, you'd most certainly take your hat off—cowboy hat, baseball hat, or otherwise.
I wish more guys took off their hats when they were inside. I don't care if your hair looks stupid, it'll give me a chance to gently tease you and mess it up some. That can break the ice and we get some physical contact...without being too physical.
Women always go through the door first. Even ardent feminists would admit it's nice. It's not an acknowledgment of women as the weaker sex; it's perhaps an acknowledgment of women as the stronger sex. We follow.
Yes yes yes! It's a nice thing to do.
Never pass a woman a single roll, even if she says, "Don't pass them all over." Don't do it. Bring her the whole basket. Some things are a trick. I can hear the phone conversation later on with a girlfriend, "I asked him to pass a single roll. And he did!" It's a trap.
ew. Don't touch my bread with your hands. I don't know how well you wash them.
There's etiquette to listening: If they're talking, shut up. Just shut up. Simple enough?
In our modern world, what constitutes a thank-you note? Being able to dash off a text message has enabled me to be more immediate and less guilty. I believe the old adage that the sooner you write a thank-you note, the less you need to write. I realize that among real sticklers for manners, e-mails and texts would be verboten, but I think they can convey genuine sentiment.
Never look in a woman's purse—invited or uninvited. Especially invited. Just refuse. Bring her her purse, don't fish around in there. We don't know what's in there, and we don't want to know.
Who are these guys that order for women? Never order for a woman. You're going to tell a woman what to eat? Never tell a woman anything. Ask. And be grateful for whatever reply you might get.
I don't think I'd be impressed if a guy ordered for me. Now, if my drink was running low...then ask me if I'd like another, and then you can signal the waitress/waiter and order another drink for me. That would be polite. But only if I want another.
The idea is that you'd be like Cary Grant or George Clooney, in a graceful ballet of walking down the street, opening the door, and ushering a young lady into a limousine. But I'm really more like Maxwell Smart. I was opening a door for my fiancé today and I stepped on the back of her shoe and almost knocked her over. It happens a lot.
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10 Things You Should Never Say to a Woman
Madame, that is by far the ugliest nose I have ever seen, and I compliment you on it—it suits you!
—Peter Sellers, "The Pink Panther"
It's true: Some comments are better left unsaid.
But as a sophisticated man of the 21st century, you already know this. You know you're not supposed to comment on your girlfriend's weight, or tell her that her friends are hot. And you know she probably feels the same way you do about the phrase, "Can we still be friends?"
Additionally, you've found that honesty, while valued in most situations, can sometimes offend. What you say to defuse tension in an argument often stokes the fire. We understand that the female psyche can be complicated, and we're here to demystify what may seem like strategically placed trapdoors.
Here are 10 things most women don't want to hear:
1) "What did you do to your hair?"
Unless we've cut our own hair—this is not common—someone else did something to our hair. It wasn't us. And most likely we've gone to a lot of trouble and expense for it. "I like your new haircut" is infinitely better, and shows you're paying attention. It's also far superior to the generic "You look different," which tells us you're as clueless as ever.
2) "They both look the same to me."
We understand you care a lot less than we do about the outfits or the registry dishware we're asking you to compare. But they can't possibly look exactly the same, can they? Give us something. Anything. Mentally roll the dice and pick one, so we don't worry about your vision—or worse, that you don't care.
3) "Relax."
A kissing cousin to "Don't get so worked up," this generally creates the exact opposite effect you're shooting for. When you say "Relax," what we hear is that you think that we're being irrational over nothing, and this makes us do anything but relax.
4) "I've got it all under control."
Ha! Famous last words. Refrain from using them if you don't want us to take fiendish delight in your getting lost because you won't stop for directions (if we're late, there will be fiendish fuming), or because you're missing a piece to your flat-screen television because you said you didn't need to read the assembly instructions.
5) "You're not one of those feminists, are you?"
Yikes. Chivalry may be nearly dead, but saying this will drive the last spear through its heart. Feminist or not, a woman is likely to be offended by the question. Just be yourself. Be kind, open the door, offer to pay, and go from there. We can choose to accept or share in your generosity.
6) "When are you due?"
Take one second to imagine a woman turning to you and responding, "I'm not pregnant," or "I had the baby six months ago," and you'll understand why you should eradicate this question from your vocabulary. In one nanosecond, innocent—even considerate—curiosity can turn to deadly, if unintentional, offense. And there's just no way to recover from this one.
7) "You're being emotional."
In the heat of the moment this may be true. But unless you want your partner to become more emotional or get angry, you're better off keeping this observation and its off-limits follow-up question—"Is it that time of month?"—to yourself.
8) "You're acting just like your mother/my mother/my ex-girlfriend."
All three are problematic. An ex should be mentioned sparingly, and never in comparison. Why would we want to remind you of a person you broke up with? And come to mention it, why are you thinking about her? You see the slippery slope. Conjuring an image of our mother or your mother can be equally grating. We want you to treat us as individuals and not as mere products of your (or our) upbringing.
9) "You complete me."
We've seen "Jerry Maguire" and most other romantic comedies far more often than you, and while we may (or may not) like cheesy movie lines, they usually fail in real life. We understand that the possibility of romance makes inexplicable things come out of a man's—and sometimes a woman's—mouth, but keep the compliments real and honest and sincere and say you love someone when you mean it.
10) "Do you really think you should be eating that?"
Yes. She should be eating it. Even if she told you she's given it up.
(There are a few times this is ok, but it is only once you are in a very very very commited relationship. If you are in that sort of relationship and your female counterpart sits you down and tells you that she wants to lose weight, and she wants you to tell her something every time she so much as LOOKS at chocolate, then it is ok. But still be nice about it. Say "honey, are you sure you want to eat that?" to which she very well might respond "YES! Leave me alone with my chocolate or we won't be having sex for the rest of the month"  ) So in the long run, just hope your significant other never makes such a request of you.
http://men.msn.com/articlees.aspx?cp-documentid=6273616
Quiz: How Chivalrous Are You?
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Posted by Quiet_Dreamer on 2008-03-01 22:31:59 | Rating: | Views: 48
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HEY! She did it!:P She posted something creative--even if it is not her own work:P
Well, I gotta dig into THIS one!:P
Im a nice guy, but I am not likely to play classic gentleman. I dont see the point of age-old customs like standing when a lady comes to sit at the table--BLEH! I dont know why I'd ever guess weight(unless we were doing something precarious where weight would be a factor)...but age? Big deal! People never get my age right, so who cares??
Tipping hats? What is this? Merry old England?:P I don't have a hat to tip--but I suppose if the mood struck me and I was feeling a character. As for YOU playing with my hair? I am rather sensitive currently about my hair. Years ago, I would have loved you for it. But, in public now? No, you do NOT touch my hair:P Not unless you want to get frisky:P--risky in public.
Ladies first in the door? Depends on the lady:P heh. If she is a Peppermint Patty, I can go in first--doesn't matter. If she is one of the finest creatures on Earth and is wearing something that accents her hips, I will probably ENJOY letting her go first so I can get a look at her backside after seeing the front:P heh.
The bread thing. I don't even care about bread:P To me, that is a waste of money/appetite. I can get bread anywhere:P But, if it was a group dinner thing--like a wedding reception--then maybe I would give a crap:P And, no I don't touch other people's bread:P
Thank you notes? Calling after a "date"? Puh-leez. It should be something you do wantingly, not a requirement. Cripes. Such things make a date seem more like homework than something romantic or fun. Don't expect any such things from me.
I dont see the harm in looking at the purse contents if she asked me to get her something from her purse:P That is just logical(but I would be hesitant about going through anyone else's things out of respect...which I would demand in return).
Ordering for women. I suppose some women might find it arousing if a man knew what ber order would be(know your favorites/special details). You can call for your own drinks:P Unless you are incapacitated.
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The hair thing:P I ALWAYS say "you look different"--hehe!:P What's wrong with that? Shows I noticed. I usually follow up with "you did something with your hair". If I dont like the haircut, I am NOT going to compliment it:P The best I can do is "that's different". But, if I DO like the cut, I will usually at least say "I like the new cut!" and say why--like if it works with her outfit or something(I know, kinda girly of me:P).
Outfits, phones, whatever. You've seen the commercials:P Some women want your opinion and then choose the opposite anyway. It's a trap in itself. So, if I think both are the same--neither better than the other--who cares?? Maybe I am tired of shopping and just want to go:P It's not a MAN thing.
I WILL say "relax" and "dont get so worked up" if I want to:P So, nyeh:P
I usually dont have everything under control, so I wouldn't use that one often:P But, if I am sure of myself on something...just back off:P
Hey, feminism is beating a dead horse too:P My mother tends to be a feminist amazon. I don't respect it at all. That old hat needs to hit the tree grinder.
I actually have made the pregnancy mistake once recently....>blushes<
We both can get emotional. It's a fair comment. I am tired of women who require pampered words. This list sounds more like a man you DONT want to marry cuz he just sighs and avoids speaking to avoid any dispute or couch time.
Hey, I am not the one who brings up the EX factor:P But, I may make comparissons in other regard--guilty.
Complete me? It would happen in thought, but Im not sure I'd use the words?:P Cant be sure.
And, lastly, I dont care so much what any woman eats as long as I like to eat it myself:P Energy drinks, vitamin tablets, smoking, beer(or any stronger alcoholic beverage) are on my NO list:P Other than that, she can pig out or eat less all she wants...as long as she stays fit enough to keep up with me in walking speed/activity(not panting out of breath so fast) and/or isn't complaining all the time about her weight or the content of the food(I HATE calorie counters!!!).
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Posted by brainstormer
on 2008-03-01 23:26:55
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I didn't say I agreed with all of the suggestions....but some had some valid points.
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Posted by Quiet_Dreamer
on 2008-03-02 18:07:06
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