- Make eye contact.
- Pay someone a genuine compliment.
- Try the special every once in a while.
- Floss.
- Dance. Even if you think you’re a terrible dancer.
- Don’t be a drunk.
- Lower the goal from “Get their number” to “Enjoy connecting with someone new.”
- Listen.
- Pick up that thing they just dropped and hand it back to them.
- Remember names.
- Read more.
- Smile. Even if you think your smile looks goofy. Do it anyway.
- Be kind to kids and animals.
- Learn how to roll up your sleeves.
- Put the phone away. Observe.
- Care less about what others might think, and trust yourself a bit more.
- Don’t slouch.
- Get the door.
- Don’t be a goof. Go ahead. Take yourself seriously…
- … just don’t take yourself too seriously.
- Carry cash.
- Call instead of text.
- Ask questions, then take a real interest in the answers.
- Keep an eye out for stray hairs.
- Always leave them wanting more. A little mystery can go a long way.
Top Photo: Pants by Banana Republic, Shirt by Ledbury (could really use another sale), Blazer by Bonobos (last year’s version), Watch by Hamilton, Shoes by Wall + Water. And sadly, none of those items were free.