#HESAYS
#
HESAYS
SMOOTH OPERATOR?
YES! It’s that time of the year. The sun is
creeping higher; the temperature is heating up
and the shorts, skirts, dresses and crop tops are
getting shorter. The single guys’ favourite
season. That is, if you happen to be one of those
charming smooth talkers who easily round up a
bevy of beauties whenever they wish. For the
rest of us…it’s not usually so easy. But we’re
about to change that. The game is afoot
gentleman. The battle lines have been drawn.
Men vs. Women, and we’re out for victory.
First off, we need to get our ducks in a row. Our
game plan starts with the first impression.
When the opponent sees us, they need to be in
awe. If we catch them off guard we’re in for an
easier battle. The best way to do this,
gentlemen, is to take care of ourselves. This
means being on top of our grooming. Hairstyles
need to be polished. Those rocking facial hair
need to make sure they keep it sleek. There’s a
strange power in a sharply angled beard with
clean lines.
Spring time is fashion time so it behoves all of
us to keep abreast with whatever is trendy.
Colours and cuts come and go but even the
fashionably challenged, myself included, can
survive with a few basic principles. Make sure
the clothes are clean. Make sure they fit well,
be it a suit or a t-shirt. Ensure colours are
complimentary.
Grooming extends to the hands
too. Ladies have a keen eye and
they connect the visuals of wellgroomed hands to the potential
those hands represent. Think
about it. Also, make sure you
smell good. A spritz of cologne
does wonders.
Once we have our threads on
par, we can make the plunge.
It’s time to step up and meet our
match. Be prepared, they are
likely to have pulled out all the
stops too. Their clothes are
going to compel us, their hair
will be immaculate and the
makeup will mesmerize. They
are going to look good.
Definitely. But don’t lose your
head! It’s all a part of the game
and the weakest of us are the
ones who lose their minds at the
sight of a beauty.
I know it often seems like
simply submitting to our
attraction and running after the
ladies like wild dogs is the
easiest option. It also appears
that many guys who do submit
get their fair share of attention
from the ladies, but believe me,
they are not the real
winners.Those who survive the
first attack can take a step back
and plan their moves. We need
to follow up on our first
impressions. This means
initiating contact.
Here’s where we make ourselves
stand out. By not being the type
to easily submit, we’ve set
ourselves apart. Now a simple
introduction is all we need.
Respect is key, as it is so often
overlooked in modern times. Do
not go in all guns blazing. No
girl has ever been swooned by
the line: “Hey beautiful, lemme
taste them chops”. Okay no one
actually says that, but you get
the picture. A much more
effective strategy is: “Hey, nice
to meet you, I’m X and I just
wanted to let you know that you
look amazing”.
23