"So, What Do You Do for Fun?"

She asks it casually, mid-sip. And you feel the floor open up, because the honest answer is work, gym, and a couple shows you're half-watching.

Women rarely say this out loud, but a man with a life is attractive before he says a word. The guy who spent Saturday deep-sea fishing and came back with photos and a story — he walks in already interesting.

The "22 Rules" pushed me to build a life worth talking about. Turns out the fastest way to be interesting to women is to be interested in your own life first.

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The Art of the After-Dinner Drink

"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 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
 

"Why Women Dump the Guys Who Try the Hardest"

You paid for dinner. You drove. You said "whatever you want is fine" every single time. All the effort, no expectations.

And she left anyway — probably for a guy who makes her pick up the pizza.

Painful. Also predictable. Her mind quietly concludes that anything requiring zero effort from her is worth exactly zero. You became a free sample, and free samples get taken for granted.

The 22 Rules flip the dynamic. Small shifts that get her investing effort, money, and time in you — until SHE'S the one afraid of losing YOU.

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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
 

"She Made Her Decision Before You Finished Your Sentence"

Three seconds. That's how long it took. Your shoes. Your posture. The way you held your drink. Whether you looked at the floor or looked at her.

She already filed you away. Interesting. Boring. Safe. Bold. Before you even opened your mouth.

Everything you say after that is just her confirming what she already decided.

So stop rehearsing lines. Fix the first three seconds. Stand tall. Look up. Smile like you mean it. Walk like you belong wherever you're standing.

The words come later. The impression comes first.

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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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