Dating Tips for the Socially Inept

I have about as much experience in dating as a potato. But here are a few tips for those who want to go out of their way to find happiness in the company of the opposite sex. (or same sex if you're gay)

1. Say Something! I know, that when you're with the one you really like, your brain seems to go on overdrive. resulting in a temporary disability to talk. But don't let the silence control you! Say something! spill your emotions! Let her/him know how you feel!

2. Shut up! Don't just talk about yourself, ask about their day. Be a good listener as well as a talker.

3. Don't be the girlfriend/boyfriend. Well, not yet anyway. instead, just be a friend. enjoy each others company.

4. Don't let the conversation Die. this will result in "dead air" and it only takes 4 seconds for a silence to grow awkward. Tell a joke. Just not one of those lame "why did the chicken cross the road" jokes.

5. Give them chocolate. Let them know that you're sweet like the candy bar. <3

6. keep your phone away. If you're constantly texting, or fiddling with your phone, your date might think you're not interested and be offended. Keep it away. it's a sign of respect.

7. Past is Past. Do not bring into the conversation past relationships. It might indicate that you're not really over your ex. leave him in the past. The future is in front of you. explore it. live it. enjoy it. 

8. Be discreet. If you're a big eater, eat a lot before leaving home and eat just a little during your date. Don't let your date know right away that you're a big eater. Like what Ramon Bautista said, "turn off ang babae na nag eextra rice sa first date."

9. Show interest. When asking about what they do for a living, hobbies or whatever, Be genuinely interested. ask how they do it, or have them explain something that they really like, i.e. cars. They will appreciate it.

10. be yourself. I cannot stress this enough. just be yourself and everything will be fine. Relax and have fun. If it's meant to be, it's meant to be. Otherwise, just walk away.


Now, I would like to thank the following people for providing some of the tips in the fore mentioned list:

Bryan Reyes. This self proclaimed Mr. Pogi of Sampaloc Manila can be seen hanging out around Sta. Mesa, telling anyone who would listen of his supposed "kapogian".

Dietricht Asuncion. An IT Student from PNU, and loyalty awardee from Roosevelt College Cubao. He lives his days in Las Pinas as his girlfriend's boyfriend.

Hannah Ornopia. The pretty lady next door, who dreams of writing for fashion magazines. A COCian whom I hardly see these days.

Rocelle Tangi. The rich girl of Pasay City. Don't let her looks in this photo fool you. She has long shed the image of adolescence. A writer in the making, she's under Bryan's hypnosis for almost two years now.









This list would not be possible without your help! You guys are awesome, but I'm always awesome-er.