- Someone else said to “just talk to her, the worst she can say is no” is completely correct. If she is flirting with you, she wants to talk to you.
- If she says no, it means no. If she says any variation of “no” (Maybe later … I don’t know … etc), it’s still a no.
- Always carry a pen, chapstick, and 2 dollars in quarters.
- Find a whiskey that you like that isn’t JD.
- Be confidant, even if you wind up being wrong.
- Learn to tie a tie.
- Have a nice pair of brown shoes, black shoes, and a belt that match each of them.
- Lesbians do not want to have sex with you. Not even a little.
- If you have a condom in your wallet for emergencies, throw it out. Condoms have a shelf-life and your body heat speeds up the process of decay.
- Be a man of your word.
- Make friends with a gay man. Someone who you can be true friends with. He will tell you when you look good and he will help you get laid.
- Use cologne sparingly. Sparingly!
- Learn to cook a couple of meals from scratch that aren’t from the grill. Tomato sauce is usually a good place to start.
- Buy yourself a simple wallet.
- Chili is also a good place to start. Every man needs a good chili recipe.
- Professionalism is performing a job to a certain standard no matter how you feel. Whenever you work, strive to maintain that standard no matter what’s going on in your life. Trust me, it’ll be noticed. You’ll quickly develop a reputation as dependable.
- Make yourself indispensable at your job. If you’re indispensable, they can’t easily replace you and don’t feel the need to.
- When you leave a job, don’t burn your bridges. Even if you’re going to work for a competitor (or to start your own company), maintain a professional and courteous relationship with your old boss and former co-workers. They may think you’re a dick for leaving, but business is business and life is life. You have to do what’s best for you and your family.
- When wearing a tux or nice suit and your shirt is billowing out of your pants despite your efforts to tuck it into your buttoned pants. Open your fly with your pants buttoned and reach through and pull down your shirt all the way around. It might not make since now, but just try it.
- A man does what needs to be done, without bitching.
- Try your best. Give it 100%. Don’t give up. If you don’t win, so what? If you did your best and didn’t give up then you can be proud of yourself.
- Never hit a woman.
- A firm handshake makes a lasting impression.
- People like talking about themselves. If you want someone to like you then ask them questions that encourage them to talk about themselves. Afterwards, they’ll think it was a great conversation and that you are a great conversationalist.
- Money does not equate happiness. Money comes and goes. Money may make things a little easier, but the more money the more problems.
- You are about as happy as you make your mind up to be.
- Dad says, ” Are you bleeding?” Me, “no.” Dad, “Then stop crying.”
- Don’t bitch about what you have to do, just do it.
- Never bring a knife to a gun fight. ( basically just always be prepared.)
- There are no rules in fighting. There is no chivalry in a street fight. There is a not a winner or loser. All that matters is that you stay alive.
- Life is not fair. Don’t expect anything to be for free.
- “Never underestimate the greed of the other guy” -Scarface quote, but dad talked about it too.
- learn a trade that involves working with your hands. you’ll always have something to fall back on. (cars always need fixing, houses always need to be repaired, someone has to make the sandwiches, etc.)
- life has ups and downs. enjoy the good times, endure the bad. but guess what? it’ll get better again.
- Pay your bills on time and make sure your personal responsibilities are in order. A grown male who can’t keep his shit together but calls himself a man is lying to you, no matter how well he’s dressed.
- If you’re handling a gun, treat it as if it’s loaded. Always. If someone hands you an “unloaded” firearm, check the chamber yourself. Removing the clip does not remove the bullet that’s prepped and ready to fire.
- Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.
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