Why "Whatever You Want" Keeps You Single

She says the movie looks dumb; you suddenly agree. She tests you with a little attitude; you apologize for nothing.

You think you're being easy to get along with. She reads something else entirely: a man with no edges. Nothing to hold on to. No friction, no tension, no reason to wonder what he really thinks.

The "22 Rules" taught me to push back — playfully, calmly, without needing her approval. Strange things happened after that.

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The Art of the After-Dinner Drink

"She Wants a Man, Not a Boy"

You asked her if she wanted to grab coffee. Then you asked if the time worked. Then you asked if the place was okay. Then you asked if she'd prefer tea.

Four questions. Four chances for her to say no. Four signals that you're terrified of making a decision.

Plan it. Pick the place. Pick the time. Tell her where to meet you. She'll either show up or she won't.

Either way, you look like a man instead of a scared little boy.

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I feel like his words were too open ended...in regards to WHAT to drink. Bourbon or whiskey seem to lend themselves to a slow, languid savor in sturdy rocks glasses. I feel like the martini glass requires too much concentration tp keep from having it spill. Especially if you are sitting in an over stuffed chair , or on a couch with a young lady.

But he hit the nail on the head about the company you are in for that drink. And that is the moment when you should be deep diving the woman at the dinner you are going to spend the night with. Most often though it is with friends and colleagues. Here is where generational wisdom gets passed down, and you are granted the trust of someone sharing their experiences and emotions.

When travelling this is the Hotel bar in the lobby or by the fireplace at the Hunting lodge, somewhere you can be comfortable, and relaxed. Not on guard, not trying to make a point or win an argument.
 

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In this short video, Wei Koh perfectly describes the After-Dinner Drink - @Modern Man Advice

THE ART OF THE AFTER-DINNER DRINK - YouTube
Great vid and subject. This goes beyond dating obviously.

I am a Whiskey guy, and will always be. But with age Gin and Tonic has become my go-to as of the last couple of years. The beauty is in its simplicity and range of flavors due to the botanicals. Needless to mention, the beauty of not waking up the next day feeling not so good.

PS: Man, he has a nice voice tonality. And dig the way he carries himself. Like he knows his worth.


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With regards to the type of drink, I love a Sazerac. It's the perfect gentleman's drink, in my opinion. Meant to be sipped and enjoyed, not guzzled.

When originally introduced to the world, it was made with Cognac. Modern interpretations are made with Rye Whiskey.

Pro tip - if you ever want to try one, only order at a fine establishment. Your neighborhood bartender will say he knows how to make a good one..... (shakes head) he does not. Also, opt for the original cognac version. Don't get it w/ whiskey....just cognac.

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Nice vid probably resonates with the more mature crowd. I am wondering if the millennials will also discover fine port and sherry like they did scotch otherwise they will die out. Which would be a sadness after 300 years of learning to get it right
 

"Stop Asking Your Friends What to Text Her"

Your buddy Dave has been single for three years and thinks "hey u up" is a valid strategy. Your other buddy Mike just got dumped and told you to "just be yourself."

You showed them her text. You asked them to decode the emoji. You drafted four responses and sent the screenshot to the group chat for a vote.

She's been waiting forty minutes.

Put the phone down. Stop crowdsourcing your love life. Type something that sounds like you. Hit send. Then go do literally anything else with your evening.

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Nice vid probably resonates with the more mature crowd. I am wondering if the millennials will also discover fine port and sherry like they did scotch otherwise they will die out. Which would be a sadness after 300 years of learning to get it right
That would be a shame. My late grandmother loved scotch, it's all she drank. Sipping on a good brandy after a long week....nothing like it.
 

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If you don't like sweet wines this can be life changing
 

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If you don't like sweet wines this can be life changing
It sounds great. I'll check this one out.
 

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Great vid and subject. This goes beyond dating obviously.

I am a Whiskey guy, and will always be. But with age Gin and Tonic has become my go-to as of the last couple of years. The beauty is in its simplicity and range of flavors due to the botanicals. Needless to mention, the beauty of not waking up the next day feeling not so good.
I've never in my life had a martini. After this video, I'll give one a try the next time I go out.
 

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I've been on a Manhattan kick the last couple of years. On rocks of course.

An Old Fashioned is my favorite way to drink a good Whiskey or Bourbon after dinner.

Gin & Tonic is my Daytime Drink in the summer
 

"I'm Not Looking for Anything Serious Right Now"

When a woman says it, guys hear a confession. A heads-up. A scheduling conflict.

Here's the translation: I don't feel anything. Right now. With you.

Watch what happens when a man triggers actual attraction. The busy career, the recent breakup, the "not in a place to date" — all of it evaporates instantly. The same woman who was guarding her freedom is suddenly free every night.

The "22 Rules" explain why. When the right switches flip, her timeline rearranges itself around you.

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I've been on a Manhattan kick the last couple of years. On rocks of course.

An Old Fashioned is my favorite way to drink a good Whiskey or Bourbon after dinner.

Gin & Tonic is my Daytime Drink in the summer
I've never had any of those. Always been a creature of habit. I'll try a few of these things the next few times I go out.

I had a sip of my girlfriend's Negroni the other night. Pretty nice drink.
 

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I think that a lot of you are falsely judging Willie Naylor .

Surely... Willie must have been a lurker that was studying Hank's posting style, and thinking to himself, "when I grow up and become a sosuave member, I want to sound just like Hank Moody."

Kidding aside, why not just admit it, Hank.
Oh sure. Some folks might give you a hard time for a week or two, but then it'll be over. As long as you continue this masquerade, you're never going to outlive the ridicule.
 
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