Most of us won't admit it but a rare few. It doesn't generally come up in conversation, but from what I gather, yeah. Girls have primal instincts too, and porn caters to us as much as it does to boys. It's just more socially acceptable for boys, lol.
Lord Krunk: Please, can we keep this thread serious? I mean, serious enough to avoid stupid questions.
And another "relatively serious" question:
How do guys prepare for "That time of the month"? I mean, do we hide in a nuclear bunker or something until the storm is over?
not a girl, but i myself have a strategy.
Know the warning signs, know the phrases that signal the meltdown, and then go into un-you mode
Un-you mode:
1) The girl wants a target, start conversations about her current arch-nemesis and then just nod and smile 2) Silence is golden 3) Do not question even the most stupid of opinions, nod and smile... nod and smile... 4) Coffee is your friend, fill her with it. 5) Never offer help if they are struggling, only if they are coping fine (or else you are patronizing, and thus the new target of their frustration) 6) don't grope boobs 7) If they start to cry for any reason SHUT YOUR FUCKING MOUTH, DO. NOT. SPEAK. NO. MATTER. WHAT... they will speak to you when they are good and ready, its not insensitive, just sit near them and for the love of god do not speak unless spoken to, and never forget rule 3 at this point.
Girls may find me offensive in my methods and mindset, but this is the solution that you ladies cause us to adopt, do not blame us, for hell hath no fury like a woman's scorn, Let alone her PMS.
I actually registered to ask this, because I saw the topic off to the side while watching the ZP Review:
How funny, charming, smart, rich, etc. does one have to be to make up for the fact that they're unattractive?
On a related note, quick follow-up question: when girls say that personality is more important than looks, is that true, or are they full of crap and are only saying that so others don't perceive them as shallow?
Timorous Meowth: I actually registered to ask this, because I saw the topic off to the side while watching the ZP Review:
How funny, charming, smart, rich, etc. does one have to be to make up for the fact that they're unattractive?
On a related note, quick follow-up question: when girls say that personality is more important than looks, is that true, or are they full of crap and are only saying that so others don't perceive them as shallow?
when you say personality is more important than looks, do you really mean it, would you take the plain but warm one over the leggy blonde who needs a reinforced bra but also an un-bitch ray? some guys will, so will some girls i imagine
i must be gay, iv'e answered 2 questions in a 'girls answer' thread... this makes all my porn useless!.
How funny, charming, smart, rich, etc. does one have to be to make up for the fact that they're unattractive?
Stephen Hawking dumped his wife to have an affair with his nurse. Salman Rushdie had a model as his fourth wife.
Michael Winner - "When I tell people I've slept with more than 130 women, they are appalled but, you know, I've been doing it for 55 years so I don't think that's bad going!"
Boris Johnson is on his third, or is it fourth wife?
Know the warning signs, know the phrases that signal the meltdown, and then go into un-you mode
Un-you mode:
1) When he comes in, he needs space to re-adjust. Give him time to come to you. 2) Do not ask him how his day was unless you're up to listening to a rant. 3) It is not his fault. All blame goes squarely on the idiots he has to work with. 4) If he asks for a beer, join him in a drink. 5) "They work you too hard" is worth a thousand "Well, you could..." 6) When the shoulders slump forward, the rage is gone. 7) Then ask him if he wouldn't mind helping prepare dinner. You won't have to lift a finger.
Timorous Meowth is alluding to something... maybe that he's rich famous and as you American's would say "loaded". So here's a plan of action I purpose for Timorous... (if in fact he's rich, etc etc). Date my sister... go on do it! We're only half a world apart but I'm sure you two can make it work...
Oh and Ultrajoe... erm... you wouldn't mind sending that "useless content" my way?
Question for girls: Do guys still have to pay 100% on the first three dates, and then 50/50 on subsequent dates? (That's the rule I was raised with by my family of all-women. Seriously, I'm the only true family male I know)
Hey Joe: Question for girls: Do guys still have to pay 100% on the first three dates, and then 50/50 on subsequent dates? (That's the rule I was raised with by my family of all-women. Seriously, I'm the only true family male I know)
Damn that's a pretty cushy number according to my family's rules of etiquette.
That seems allright Joe. Although I don't mind paying my share for dates.
Sapient; I assume you're a guy. Do you like a big bubba 'in there'? Why not? :)
As goes for the looks; They always play a rule. That's just the way it is. Even if you try not to, you're influenced by them. Do you know that babies give more attention and smile longer at photos of beautiful people? It's not just society. It's instinct. As humans we can of course reason to bypass out instincts and give people a second look, a second chance...but it will always play its parts.
as for the saying 'personality is more important then looks'; it generally means that, in the end, people prefer a not so handsome, but charming person over the beautiful dickwad/bitch.
As a girl gamer, I find that it is impossible to buy anything at best buy or gamestop(evil land!) without one of these responses from the employees: 1. They run away-- I approach the game row and find that all of the workers have left that area to "organize" something. Or if there are any workers in the area they ask what game I'm getting for my boyfriend/brother etc. 2. They impress upon me the techniques they have used in the game-- because my feeble female mind couldn't understand the in game instructions? Or because they believe this to be a show of their manhood? I don't know 3. They ask me out-- I've certainly had this happen more than once (mostly in gamestop), but I didn't really think they were serious . . . at first.
By the way, there was a post some ways back about declaring that you are a nerd, and girls not liking that-- I would say that a guy knowing who/what he is, is certainly attractive, since many "nerd girls" also seek "nerd guys" (Sheesh, that sounds like a personal ad) . . . anyway, os the real question: Is there a reason for each of these behaviors? (as I find that this is unique to the gaming asile of a store)
I spoke to someone recently about the whole "she was really cool and we hit it off well, but when I call her I get her voice-mail, and when I leave a message she doesn't call back" scenario. She said that happens for three reasons
1.She is god honestly busy 2.She's a liar about wanting to get to know you 3.She doesn't know what to do with you and her response is to hide.
As a girl gamer, I find that it is impossible to buy anything at best buy or gamestop(evil land!) without one of these responses from the employees: 1. They run away-- I approach the game row and find that all of the workers have left that area to "organize" something. Or if there are any workers in the area they ask what game I'm getting for my boyfriend/brother etc. 2. They impress upon me the techniques they have used in the game-- because my feeble female mind couldn't understand the in game instructions? Or because they believe this to be a show of their manhood? I don't know 3. They ask me out-- I've certainly had this happen more than once (mostly in gamestop), but I didn't really think they were serious . . . at first.
By the way, there was a post some ways back about declaring that you are a nerd, and girls not liking that-- I would say that a guy knowing who/what he is, is certainly attractive, since many "nerd girls" also seek "nerd guys" (Sheesh, that sounds like a personal ad) . . . anyway, os the real question: Is there a reason for each of these behaviors? (as I find that this is unique to the gaming asile of a store)
Guys impress their gaming skill onto everyone, it's like the monkey beating it's chest. Anyway, in a general way, meeting a gaming girl is like finding that fanciful mythic beast from your dreams, which will make most guys freak. Also since most guys have less social skills than women, throw in guys who game all day and you get someone with less skills than that. That would be the general animal your approaching here. Specifically, if you meet someone who doesn't do this pin him down and get his number.
As for random request for a date, could be a shot in the dark, could be they are interested in you. Up to you to decide.
On a related note, quick follow-up question: when girls say that personality is more important than looks, is that true, or are they full of crap and are only saying that so others don't perceive them as shallow?
As a girl gamer, I find that it is impossible to buy anything at best buy or gamestop(evil land!) without one of these responses from the employees: 1. They run away-- I approach the game row and find that all of the workers have left that area to "organize" something. Or if there are any workers in the area they ask what game I'm getting for my boyfriend/brother etc. 2. They impress upon me the techniques they have used in the game-- because my feeble female mind couldn't understand the in game instructions? Or because they believe this to be a show of their manhood? I don't know 3. They ask me out-- I've certainly had this happen more than once (mostly in gamestop), but I didn't really think they were serious . . . at first.
By the way, there was a post some ways back about declaring that you are a nerd, and girls not liking that-- I would say that a guy knowing who/what he is, is certainly attractive, since many "nerd girls" also seek "nerd guys" (Sheesh, that sounds like a personal ad) . . . anyway, os the real question: Is there a reason for each of these behaviors? (as I find that this is unique to the gaming asile of a store)
I'll take a shot at this.
No one at the desk - I've had to call people to the desk once or twice. Now, if you wander near the back storage room and hear exasperated "there's a GIRL here!!" talk...
The "boyfriend" question - Don't you just love stereotypes? They also disbelieve you if you said you went onto the internet. Of course, this could also be a setup to lead to the last question you stated...
The "look at me, I'm an awesome gamer" line - most likely trying to impress you so they can...
The attempts to ask you out - Let's face it; most people working in retail are high schoolers and younger college students. Coupled with the fact that stereotypes indicate gamer girls don't exist, and you probably start shaping up to be their dream girl. After all, what better place is there than a game store to pick up a gamer girl?
Hope that helps. As for that nerd thing...most girls that I've found I got along with didn't care at all how much of a nerd I was.
3, since woman rate social stuff way over work and stuff.
But here's the rundown to 'understanding girls':
1) Women do not use logic the way men do. Woman tend to 'feel' if something is right, while men try to reason it's rightness. 2) Women do not want solutions to their problems. If they are upset, they are upset for the sake of being upset. Listen, hug, comfort... but do not give advice because it will be ignored and will probably be used against you at some point in the relationship. 3) Women need to feel like they are number 1 in your life. While this is somewhat primally impossible, since all forms of human instinct prevent you from putting your mate before yourself. Even with this being the case, make her feel like she outranks your friends/pc/console/tv/beer-needs/etc. If she wants attention, drop what you are doing. 4) Your GF/Wife is always the most beautiful woman there is. You're lying, she knows your lying, but just keep it, since one slip will haunt you for the rest of your life. 5) Women are physically weak. If you are clowning around, let her win, because you will break probably her if your force the win. 6) Women are mean hateful creatures to each other. Men are a lot more easy going. Women can ruin each others lives. 7) Most women like sex as much or even more then we do. They just have a different 'warming up' then we do. They lack the 'on-off' button that we seem to have. Romance and bestial rage seems to work nicely. 8) Women are more superficial then men. We go mainly for looks, when it comes to being superficial, while women judge on looks, status, money and the amount of attention you are recieving from other women. Be rich, important or good looking. 9) Love and being in love are chemical reactions. These reaction die out after a short period of time. If you wanna be with someone for over a year, make sure you keep things interesting by being spontaneous. 10) Take initiative. Suggest doing stuff that you know she'll like.... even if you don't. If she always has to wait for you to suggest the long walk on the beach, she's grow tired of you apathetic ass. Woman like a man to take charge. 11) Hide your discusting traits. Do not pass any form of yukkiness when she's around. 12) Beer does not turn you into the awesome lover you think you are when drunk. You suck, you smell and you're not getting things done unless she's also seriously intoxicated. 13) Never... ever.... ever ... go shopping with her... ever. No ... never! Women expect stuff from us, but this one is just plain unreasonable. Women of the world, you must understand that shopping is TORTURE for most men. This is not a joke, this is a clinical fact. Our brains panic and fry up when we are faced with hours and hours of indesicive store roaming.
There's plenty more to know about women... but it all comes down to this: 'They are the exact opposite of men'. If you like something, she won't understand/like it. If she loves doing something, you'll probably hate it or at least find fault in the very existence of the idea.
To make a good relationship work, you have to realize that it will take time, effort and self-sacrifice.... and unfortunately, women think they are sacrificing the same as you, but in reality, they are getting their way and trying to change you in the process.
You may read this and go 'he's a woman hater', but the opposite is true. I just know them more than they would like to.
You're walking into a haven for socially inept types. Your mere presence is enough to startle them.
They impress upon me
Limited knowledge is more dangerous than no knowledge at all. Plus, it's not as if they have a lot to work with.
They ask me out
"I'll never get a chance like this again!"
they ask what game I'm getting for my boyfriend/brother
They're angling for an answer before they proceed. "If she replies that she doesn't have a boyfriend, I may just stand a chance!"
I'm sorta like those guys. Well, not with the geekdom (It's there to an extent), just with the lack of social skills. I'm trying to improve, but people say "It'll come to you" and "If you have to try, you've already failed" and I can't see how I could possibly get better without trying.
Goddamn lack of charisma, assertiveness, aggressiveness and attractiveness.
On a related note, quick follow-up question: when girls say that personality is more important than looks, is that true, or are they full of crap and are only saying that so others don't perceive them as shallow?
On a related note, quick follow-up question: when girls say that personality is more important than looks, is that true, or are they full of crap and are only saying that so others don't perceive them as shallow?
On a related note, quick follow-up question: when girls say that personality is more important than looks, is that true, or are they full of crap and are only saying that so others don't perceive them as shallow?
It depends on the girl.
Just like everyone else.
What amuses me is that half of the questions in this thread could be answered like that.
As a girl gamer, I find that it is impossible to buy anything at best buy or gamestop(evil land!) without one of these responses from the employees: 1. They run away-- I approach the game row and find that all of the workers have left that area to "organize" something. Or if there are any workers in the area they ask what game I'm getting for my boyfriend/brother etc. 2. They impress upon me the techniques they have used in the game-- because my feeble female mind couldn't understand the in game instructions? Or because they believe this to be a show of their manhood? I don't know 3. They ask me out-- I've certainly had this happen more than once (mostly in gamestop), but I didn't really think they were serious . . . at first.
By the way, there was a post some ways back about declaring that you are a nerd, and girls not liking that-- I would say that a guy knowing who/what he is, is certainly attractive, since many "nerd girls" also seek "nerd guys" (Sheesh, that sounds like a personal ad) . . . anyway, os the real question: Is there a reason for each of these behaviors? (as I find that this is unique to the gaming asile of a store)
That's funny to hear the other side of that, actually. But I think that the attraction to gaming girls has died down a little since more girls have started gaming. We're really not that much of a rarity anymore for men to be surprised by a girl whooping their asses in Halo. Wouldn't it be great if guys just got over it? lol (Disclaimer: I cannot play Halo to save my life: it was an example.)
Most of us won't admit it but a rare few. It doesn't generally come up in conversation, but from what I gather, yeah. Girls have primal instincts too, and porn caters to us as much as it does to boys. It's just more socially acceptable for boys, lol.