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Opinion of a fellow bloke:

Work. Uni. College. (the day). 'Out' (the night). Wherever you go is where you'll tend to find people who will like you and you like.

Be brave enough to talk to someone. Keep your distance in case they want to tell you scram. Which may happen quite a lot. But don't let it get you down.

What women like varies greatly but contacts are usually better.

Initially, all people have to go on is looks. But people will look deeper and at everything. You won't do well by playing a percentages game and not being yourself because you won't find what you want.

The rest are either obvious or just depend on preference too much. Follows the above really.
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Just be yourself is more appealing I find :smile:
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Be imaginative & creative dude and step into 'another's shoes'. :rolleyes: :p:
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* Where do people meet members of the opposite sex (both online and offline)? Work? Pubs/clubs/bars? MySpace/Faceparty (ugh)? - I tend to meet guys as friends to start with (on my course, say, or in a society), and get to know him better over time.

* How would you like to meet a guy? Him just randomly walking upto you and saying hi? Mutual friends? Through work? - Walking up and saying hi is always good.

* What sort of dress do girls favour on the opposite sex? Short hair/long hair? Piercings? Is overdressing bad? Are glasses bad - should I get contacts? - Don't bother changing your appearance too drastically, different people like different things. Try to look your best though.

* What is the thing that initially attracts you to a guy? His looks? An outgoing personality? Social status or something else? - Initially? Eye contact and confidence

* Do you want a guy to be friends first and a boyfriend later? - Me, yes.

* Do you like guys to be touchy feely, poking, hugging, hi-5s etc? - Depends how well I know him.

* Is a guy going out of his way to talk to you frequently sweet or creepy? - First meeting, it's a good thing. Do it too much and it's creepy. Keep it to eye contact.

* Would you mind if a guy was clearly hitting on you by flirting etc? If a guy tries and gets your phone number/MSN address despite not knowing you very well as a clear indicator of wanting to know you better? - Worse things could happen. Depends how long I've been talking with him and if I like him

* Would you feel it odd if a guy changed very quickly and suddenly started giving an interest to you and your social group when he showed no interest at all (almost to the point of impoliteness)? Would it be seen a cynical gesture? - Yes.

* Would it bother you if a guy flirts with lots of girls? What about guys as well? - Kind of.

* Would you mind if a guy called people 'darling', 'gorgeous' et al? What if he acted slightly camp? - I'd probably think he was gay

* Would it bother you if an unattractive guy was hitting on you? - No

* Is being athletic an important trait to have? What body build do people you are attracted to typically have? - Not too bothered. I prefer a slimmer build, but others don't.

* If a guy was notably younger or older than you (~3/4 years) and he was hitting on you, how would you feel? - Not too bothered

* Should a guy wear cologne? - Yes, but not too much. Enough to leave you wondering what that nice smell is until he brushes against you.
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I suggest reading 'The Game' by Neil Strauss, try researching it on Amazon for a bit of background.
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Poison Ivy
Just be yourself is more appealing I find :smile:
If ever there were a more vacuous platitude... why is it some fail to get anywhere in this respect? Mainly because they are "being themselves". Success in life, and especially social life is about NOT being oneself. I find it very hard not to be myself hence my social problems.
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Thats the thing if someone wasn't themselves I'd be hurt - it'd feel like I've been lied to. Also whats the point of saying people should accept you for who you are?
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Poison Ivy
Thats the thing if someone wasn't themselves I'd be hurt - it'd feel like I've been lied to. Also whats the point of saying people should accept you for who you are?
Because you find that lie attractive and you like it, you would be shocked were they to truely be honest. Who can blame them? Especially as you yourself no doubt do it in different ways.
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No I just am myself I'm rubbish at lying so never put on an act and hey! if they don't like there's plenty of people out there!
S_Dimelow
I suggest reading 'The Game' by Neil Strauss, try researching it on Amazon for a bit of background.


Lifestyle 'books' are among the very few that should be burned :p:
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Poison Ivy
No I just am myself I'm rubbish at lying so never put on an act and hey! if they don't like there's plenty of people out there!
Yes but what people find attractive tends to be the same or rather there are more... limited opportunities for some.

And you do lie, you just don't realise it.
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* Where do people meet members of the opposite sex (both online and offline)? Work? Pubs/clubs/bars? MySpace/Faceparty (ugh)?
- personally, i went for my best friend brother.. unfortuately, her and i don't talk much anymore (lol) but 14 months for me and him isn't bad.. :smile:

* How would you like to meet a guy? Him just randomly walking upto you and saying hi? Mutual friends? Through work?
- again, i just went for the easy option. we talked a bit when i was roundmy friends house.. then he added me on msn and it just went from there really. a lot of flirting on a forum, and yeah.. was nice.

* What sort of dress do girls favour on the opposite sex? Short hair/long hair? Piercings? Is overdressing bad? Are glasses bad - should I get contacts?
- i prefer short hair, no piercings.. glasses are fine! i like my tom to wear normal clothes.. you know - nothing branded, or 'emo'.. he just wears what he feels like wearing and thats sexy enough for me. though you can't beat a lad in a nice suit..mmm.

* What is the thing that initially attracts you to a guy? His looks? An outgoing personality? Social status or something else?
- i was attracted to my tom because well.. not only is he as sexy as hell, but he is just a really nice person in general... a little too addicted to computer games for my liking, but meh. i couldn't give a **** about social status.. i guess you have to have some things in common, and you have to get on well. lol.

* Do you want a guy to be friends first and a boyfriend later?
- i'd probably just jump in with having a boyfriend first. it's no good ruining existing friendships

* Do you like guys to be touchy feely, poking, hugging, hi-5s etc?
-gosh yes. i love being hugged and kissed on cheek all the time, and he has to hold my hand and grab my ass sometimes too lol!

* Is a guy going out of his way to talk to you frequently sweet or creepy?
-it's sweet. i wish tom did that for me. idiot.

* Would you mind if a guy was clearly hitting on you by flirting etc? If a guy tries and gets your phone number/MSN address despite not knowing you very well as a clear indicator of wanting to know you better?
- i do take that as wanting to know you better, because they want to talk to you more.. :smile:

* Would you feel it odd if a guy changed very quickly and suddenly started giving an interest to you and your social group when he showed no interest at all (almost to the point of impoliteness)? Would it be seen a cynical gesture?
-thats just rude.

* Would it bother you if a guy flirts with lots of girls? What about guys as well?
- if you are involved with the guy, then yes - it's a problem.. if not, then i guess its ok.

* Would it bother you if an unattractive guy was hitting on you?
- eww.. yeah lol

* Is being athletic an important trait to have? What body build do people you are attracted to typically have?
- i like the more toned guys, but not body builders.. flab is ok - something to grab onto during teh 4th baseness.. :P

* If a guy was notably younger or older than you (~3/4 years) and he was hitting on you, how would you feel?
- my tom is 19 and i'm 16.. well, 17 in 4 days lol.. and i didn't find that strange. i thought it was nice. if it was the other way round though, so he was 17 and i was 19, i would find it creepy.

* Should a guy wear cologne?
- maybe a bit, but not like so it's an overpowering stench.

* Facial hair or not?
- not.. eww.. stubble... eww.. a beard... eww!

* Anything I've missed that guys should know?
- you will never understand the female mind, so don't try.
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ferrus
Yes but what people find attractive tends to be the same or rather there are more... limited opportunities for some.

And you do lie, you just don't realise it.


Hmmmm how?
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* Where do people meet members of the opposite sex
On social outings with friends.. I've met a few nice people online.

* How would you like to meet a guy? Him just randomly walking upto you and saying hi? Mutual friends? Through work?
Mutual friends is cool... but if a cute guy came up to me and said hi..id say hi back!

* What sort of dress do girls favour on the opposite sex? Short hair/long hair? Piercings? Is overdressing bad? Are glasses bad - should I get contacts?
Hair: I like both - in between is good though. Piercings are ok..depends where they are. wear what you like. Glasses are fine..i dont see why they should be a problem.

* What is the thing that initially attracts you to a guy? His looks? An outgoing personality? Social status or something else?
Personality and looks.

* Do you want a guy to be friends first and a boyfriend later?
Yep. Id like my future boyfriend to be my best friend

* Do you like guys to be touchy feely, poking, hugging, hi-5s etc?
I like touchy feely, hugging, kissing etc. not all the time though. I need my space!

* Is a guy going out of his way to talk to you frequently sweet or creepy?
Sweet if i'm interested... Creepy if i'm not.

* Would you mind if a guy was clearly hitting on you by flirting etc? If a guy tries and gets your phone number/MSN address despite not knowing you very well as a clear indicator of wanting to know you better?
I would not mind in the slightest...

* Would you feel it odd if a guy changed very quickly and suddenly started giving an interest to you and your social group when he showed no interest at all (almost to the point of impoliteness)? Would it be seen a cynical gesture?
Id find it a bit odd... I would want him to be himself - not change who he is to please me. when in a relationship you need to be honest.

* Would it bother you if a guy flirts with lots of girls? What about guys as well?
It would bother me.

* Would it bother you if an unattractive guy was hitting on you?
I dont think so... if he had a nice personality id talk to him...

* Is being athletic an important trait to have? What body build do people you are attracted to typically have?
Athletic is nice but not important.. I like a guy who keeps in good shape. Body build - average.

* If a guy was notably younger or older than you (~3/4 years) and he was hitting on you, how would you feel?
If a younger guy was hitting on me id probably brush him off. If an older guy was hitting on me i wouldn't mind. I prefer older guys.

* Should a guy wear cologne?
A guy should smell goooood (id buy him something yummy)!

* Facial hair or not?
Not... i think

* Anything I've missed that guys should know?
Just be yourself :wink:

You are not an idiot and im sure you arent completely useless with women :smile:
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Poison Ivy
Hmmmm how?
Everyone does. Do you wear you heart on your sleeve all the time? Of course not it would be impractical. Do you sometimes act a certain way in order to achive a desired result? Yes of course you do. Do you do little things like change your accent depending upon whom you are talking to, little white lies to stop being upsetting others and so on. Yes of course you do, everyone lives a "lie" to a greater or lesser extent, some clearly don't have the ability to see it.
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Don't mind Ferrus, he has a tendency to wonder off into "Who am I?" questions of vague significance.
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ferrus
Everyone does. Do you wear you heart on your sleeve all the time? Of course not it would be impractical. Do you sometimes act a certain way in order to achive a desired result? Yes of course you do. Do you do little things like change you accent depending upon whom you are talking to, little white lies to stop being upsetting others and so on. Yes of course you do, everyone lives a "lie" to a greater or lesser extent, some clearly don't have the ability to see it.


I couldn't change my accent to save my life :p: and white lies? I tell the truth whether they like it or not. Frienships are based on honesty.