Thursday, February 25, 2010

New Blog

Hey all. This is not the birthday post. I just wanted to let you know that Sarah and I are now working on another blog too that's going to be pretty funny. If you're a fan of BYU and sports, check it out (or if you just want to check it out, check it out). Here's the link.

And a preview:



Saturday, February 20, 2010

Dating Panel (part 2)

The list continues

41. They add to the conversation and just try to have a good time.
42. They don’t feel awkward to tell you if they’d rather never see you again.
43. If a guy buys dinner, say thanks, once. Gratitude is great but we’re not so slow that it needs to be repeated five to ten times.
44. I like it when girls: are honest, can hold conversations without dominating it, allow me to show chivalry, smile, let me spoil them.
45. I like it when… the girl greatly contributes to the conversation but does not dominate it. The weight should be shared equally and it should not be up to the guy to start all conversations. Vice a Versa.
46. I like it when my date sends clear signals. If she is interested, she should be engaging, smile, sit close, etc. If she is not interested she should be friendly, but distant. Avoid physical contact, sit farther away, and talk with other ones as well as her date.
47. I like it when girls try to be actively involved in the conversation.
48. When a girl tries to have fun, and participate, no matter what the activity is. (Unless its morally wrong.)
49. Girls are awesome on dates when: They talk, and help their date talk as well.
50. They say thank you for small things
51. They smile
52. They want to be there. If you don’t, please have the guts to graciously decline.
53. Be cheerful, confident, upbeat. Otherwise it is kind of awkward and makes the guy feel like he has to entertain.
54. Thank you texts afterwards or just a sincere Thank you goes a long way.
55. Don’t order the most expensive thing or the cheapest. Its okay to get a box.
56. Don’t text! Even if you’re in a relationship. He is trying to do something nice for you so pay attention.
57. Don’t play games. Be honest and open. I know its hard but I respect girls a lot more who can say “I’m not interested” than girls who blow others off. Remember there are other guys watching how you treat their friends, roommates, etc.
58. When the girl had a good time I she makes that known sometime after the date.
59. When the girl lets the boy get the door for her.
60. When the girl tries to have fun.
61. I appreciate it when girls are open about whether or not they enjoyed the date and if they would like a second.
62. Show up – or CALL if there is a problem.
63. Relax – a first date is not a marriage proposition.
64. Be yourself, not what you think we want.
65. Let us open the doors.
66. Saying Thank You, not just at the end.
67. If you’re going to order food, eat it.
68. If you had a great time and would like to go again, let us know.
69. If you don’t see potential in the future, don’t say you had a great time, or that you want to do something later.
70. We are buying your time, so please give it to us for an hour or two.