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Show Monday January 5t 2009 The geek's guide to finding a girl Because we ra need it I BEN STEH Ufe writer W o l f T-shirts, jeans from Costco, pale skin, a vaguely sinister presence and that 6dd smell that you just can't seem to find on anyone else: This is what we geeks get for not dropping more points in charisma. Taken straight from the source (the FOH gaming boards and myself), I've compiled an all-important list of things that you should and should not do to make the process of finding a girl a little smoother. Appearance: This encompasses all subjects concerning your body. I'm not going to be patronizing and tell you to brush your teeth and wash your hair, but do it. Whatever look you're going for, simply make sure that your clothing fits and for the love of all you hold holy, do not wear shirts with wolves on them. If you can find a nice, unique cologne, go ahead and wear it on special occasions (in extreme moderation), but otherwise stick to a good flavor of solid deodorant that's been time-tested for longevity. Spend a few days a week in the gym, shave wherever you may need to shave, and you're almost ready to start looking. And remember, the name of the game is moderation. Presenting yourself: Desperation is the single attribute that will absolutely drive girls away from you. Don't do it. Look people in the eye, smile, take initiative and don't stutter. Also take strides to make yourself unique. If a girl wanted to date a carbon copy of her last boyfriend, she'd still be with him. What to talk about: Let's face it: On the surface, we geeks don't have a whole lot in common with most people. That's why we're geeks. No matter how interested she seems, she does not want to hear about your 4 level 80 characters (of mixed gender) on WoW or the technical inner-workings of the computer you just made. Imagine if a girl started giving you the intricate details of her social It can be tough for the geek to get the girl. Be honest, boys -- you life. It's like that. Nobody wants to hear it. So what do Jealousy is only appreciyou talk about? Well, that How to keep her ated in small amounts. If she depends on the girl. Keep once you've got her: starts feeling constricted by broaching subjects, telling This may be the section you it, she's gone. Don't get too stories, etc. until you get probably shouldn't take serious too quickly. We're comfortable with each other. advice from me on, having in college (and not BYU). Then common interests will been distinctly unsuccessful Many people out there aren't show themselves. at it in recent history. But I looking to get into a serican give you tips on what ous relationship. Take it in not to do. Jordy Kirkman/ UVU Review need all the help you can get. stride. Get over rejection - it happens to everyone, and she was insane anyway. Find a girl who you can see yourself getting along with for a very long time. Starting a serious relationship that's already doomed to failure is just plain masochism. Do we need to hide who we are? No. But with anything in life, moderation is a necessity. To get as good a girl as you can, you have to live up to her standards. So get to it. Saucy love is back. Tangy, saucy McRib is back, but only for a limited time. i'mlovin'it* i |