Pick Up Etiquette

by A Jennifer
Let’s be honest, many of us meet our significant others while trashed in a bar. These meet ups are often presumed as one night stands but then four years later, we are married to that drunk guy that stole our heart while intoxicated and squished in the dark.

However, for every McDreamy that may sweep us off our feet while downing shot #3, there are ten that make us want to gag, runaway and wash our hands.

For the men on the site, take note. For the ladies on the site, don’t settle.

The Rules of Engagement:

1. Talk before you touch. Although there is a small percentage of the population that wouldn’t mind a frank spank on the bum from stranger, this is certainly not across the board and will not stand the test of time

2. Why must you stand so close? I don’t need to smell the garlic sausage you just had for dinner, never mind examine your nose hairs. Step back a bit – and let me look at you.

3. “Wow, you have nice legs” or “You have a gorgeous smile” – perhaps cliché, but always make someone feel good.

4. If you are going to go ahead and buy me a drink, ask first what I like. Not everyone is comfortable receiving gifts from strangers.

5. Reel me in with your top notch wit – and I will reciprocate.

6. If you take my number call me – within three days, I don’t want to be back burner Betty.