What Do American Girls Look for in a Man?

[brewnog]

No, but you may recall it was me with someone else and it ended somewhat badly here. That's probably why I'm more sensitive to it than others, because I was the one who felt cornered at one time.

If she's interested and simply wishes to stay anonymous, all will be okay (a gentleman never tells ).

Nah, I don't recall that, perhaps it was before my time. These things usually go straight over my head, but that's probably because people generally know better than to tell me those kind of things.

So, anyway, I get the feeling that this thread needs to be subtly dragged off topic.

Does anyone like olives?

 

[El Hombre Invisible]

He was talking to me when he said that. Although, he did just threaten to give me a jolly good spanking.

hmmmm...

Ha! Strike two for me I guess. I clearly got the wrong end of a very long stick.

 

[El Hombre Invisible]

Rub some of that heat lotion on the hunchback and settle back in the lounge chair for a rest. Don't think about Haitian coconuts.

To someone unaccustomed to our previous dialogue, that would sound very weird indeed.

 

[Moonbear]

So, anyway, I get the feeling that this thread needs to be subtly dragged off topic.

Does anyone like olives?

Olives are good! But I only like the green ones and the Kalamata olives. None of those black ones for me. And they are, of course, best when dipped in just the right combination of gin and vermouth.

 

[El Hombre Invisible]

Unless you're under 18, that could be a problem.

Like Patty, I get rather ruffled when someone calls a grown woman a "girl." And when I'm looking for a man, that's what I look for, a man, not a boy.

Forgive us (that's me, wolram, and 95% of the English speaking population) for using the term too loosely for you. Given the wide usage from both sides of the gender divide ("I'm going out with my girlfriends"), we misguided young men did not guess how much we were offending you.

 

[El Hombre Invisible]

Woah! Hang on... Call me slow, but does 'pm' mean 'private message'? As in... the private message facility of PF forum? That can't be what wolram meant, surely.

 

[brewnog]

Woah! Hang on... Call me slow, but does 'pm' mean 'private message'? As in... the private message facility of PF forum? That can't be what wolram meant, surely.

Unless he was waiting for Tony Blair to come knocking...

 

[Moonbear]

Unless he was waiting for Tony Blair to come knocking...

Now that would give a whole different meaning here.

 

[zoobyshoe]

To someone unaccustomed to our previous dialogue, that would sound very weird indeed.

I don't follow...?

 

[El Hombre Invisible]

Is that right? That can't be right? IS THAT RIGHT?!? There are... no words...

 

[klusener]

That is right, that's right, you heard me, this is the 100th post on this topic and I claim it. ;)

 

[yourdadonapogostick]

Earth Girls Are Easy

 

[ron damon]

This may be a vague question, but what do american girls like in a man, do you
have any taboos, customs, are there any subjects that should be avoided?

yeah, loose the brain.

 

[honestrosewater]

On the subject of olives...
I loved other elements of Mediterranean diets but couldn't stand the taste of olives, which play a huge role. So I tried to acquire a taste for olives. It's worked somewhat with black olives. I love some but don't really know much about olives and have chosen some really awful ones. The green olives I've tried were rubbery and far too salty. So I need an olive education. What should I look for when choosing olives? Which kinds should I try? Anyone know?

 

[Moonbear]

On the subject of olives...
I loved other elements of Mediterranean diets but couldn't stand the taste of olives, which play a huge role. So I tried to acquire a taste for olives. It's worked somewhat with black olives. I love some but don't really know much about olives and have chosen some really awful ones. The green olives I've tried were rubbery and far too salty. So I need an olive education. What should I look for when choosing olives? Which kinds should I try? Anyone know?

Heh heh, yeah, I like the green olives because they are salty. It's like craving a pickle or potato chip, it's all about the salt. So, if you're not after salt, then skip the green ones. To me, the black ones taste like mushy mud. I haven't tried vast varieties of olives, but my favorites so far are Kalamata olives (they look sort of pinkish). I usually find them packed in olive oil, so they don't have that salty brine (uh, yeah, I guess that's redundant) like the green ones have, and it supplements the flavor. They're the ones they put in Greek salads.

I don't like olives in cooked foods at all. To me, they are a snack food, not an ingredient, and can easily overtake a food if they are cooked into it (a very few olives in a dish can add an interesting flavor, but usually people include way too many and all you can taste are the olives).

 

[Zantra]

First of all, my resume.. here's what I know about women, and I can tell you I've dated a lot...













And that's what I know.. any questions? moving right along, I can tell you that women don't know what women want most times, so if you do find out, PM me right away. Based on my experience, women want different things depending on the woman, but a good sense of humor, and someone to listen to them-of course you can't be buttfaced ugly(fugly) or weigh 450 pounds, but women are a lot more flexible than guys about this stuff. They weigh the whole package. Of course mileage may vary, and you'd be amazed what you can accomplish with a wad of cash for the right girl But different strokes for different folks.

Oh even though I'm a guy, I have a thing for the brit accent (proper, not cockney). And I work with a lot of britts so I've met quite a few.

Cheers...

 

[hypnagogue]

Oh even though I'm a guy, I have a thing for the brit accent (proper, not cockney). And I work with a lot of britts so I've met quite a few.

Myself, I really go for the cockney accent. "Awey'll sweep yoah chimney, awey will awey will!"

 

[honestrosewater]

Heh heh, yeah, I like the green olives because they are salty. It's like craving a pickle or potato chip, it's all about the salt. So, if you're not after salt, then skip the green ones. To me, the black ones taste like mushy mud. I haven't tried vast varieties of olives, but my favorites so far are Kalamata olives (they look sort of pinkish). I usually find them packed in olive oil, so they don't have that salty brine (uh, yeah, I guess that's redundant) like the green ones have, and it supplements the flavor. They're the ones they put in Greek salads.

Kalamata, check. Fun to say too. I've had the mushy mud and dry rubber problems. I've also tasted rancid olive oil- not something I recommend.

I don't like olives in cooked foods at all. To me, they are a snack food, not an ingredient, and can easily overtake a food if they are cooked into it (a very few olives in a dish can add an interesting flavor, but usually people include way too many and all you can taste are the olives).

Yes, I have ruined a few dishes with olives, either too many or clashing flavors. I love olives in salads and sandwiches or with cheese and fresh spinach on crackers. Yummy.

 

[dextercioby]

I hate olives. They make me want to So, please, stooooooooooopppppppp!

Daniel.

 

[honestrosewater]

I hate olives. They make me want to So, please, stooooooooooopppppppp!

Daniel.

Oh? What kind of olives? Any of these?
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http://www.ilida.gr/images/fair-olives.gif http://www.compagniadellepuglie.com/images/olive-acqua.jpg

 

[yourdadonapogostick]

mmm..., olives

 

[El Hombre Invisible]

I can tell you that women don't know what women want most times, so if you do find out, PM me right away.

Shoes.

Why don't we try flipping the question. It might prove how absurd this must sound to girls/women/other-non-males. What do men want? I think the ladies should be allowed to answer first.

 

[Moonbear]

Why don't we try flipping the question. It might prove how absurd this must sound to girls/women/other-non-males. What do men want? I think the ladies should be allowed to answer first.

Thanks for pointing out the obvious.

Except men are really simple, they just want sex, right? Oh, and exclusive access to the TV remote. When they get restless, we toss them a new, shiny toy that lights up, blinks, rotates, goes fast, makes sounds, or otherwise requires batteries or other power source (hey, wait, that works for women too... ).

 

[Moonbear]

I hate olives. They make me want to So, please, stooooooooooopppppppp!

Daniel.

I don't know what types of olives you've had. If it's the rubbery green ones or muddy black ones that honestrosewater is talking about, I fully understand. But, there are so many different types of olives, and they really do taste different from each other, plus, how they are packed/stored matters too. Oh, I've never even had the luxury of getting olives from a deli bin, mine have always been in jars where I know they are additionally processed to get them into the jars and get the jars sealed, so they're probably even better if I bought them in bulk at the deli counter (we just don't have good deli counters here; at least not if I don't want to drive a half hour to get to the international market).

 

[Lisa!]

American girls and olive?!
(I have to admit I dislike olives ,too)

 

[dextercioby]

Well,Lisa,i can only hope they choke on them olives .

Daniel.

 

[pattylou]

Forgive us (that's me, wolram, and 95% of the English speaking population) for using the term too loosely for you. Given the wide usage from both sides of the gender divide ("I'm going out with my girlfriends"), we misguided young men did not guess how much we were offending you.

"Offended" is too strong.

Someone was seeking advice on what American women want. Did you want feedback from women, or not?

Another important trait is actually *listening* to what the women in your life are saying.

patty

p.s. when I was in my early 20s I didn't care about girls v women one way or the other. So it's entirely possible that the females in your life don't care.

 

[pattylou]

Shoes.

Why don't we try flipping the question. It might prove how absurd this must sound to girls/women/other-non-males. What do men want? I think the ladies should be allowed to answer first.

Okay. Men want women with a sense of humor. Note: this means someone who will laugh at their jokes, not someone who tells jokes.

Men want their egos stroked, but not obviously. Something like "Oh honey, you shouldn't have to do that, you've been working hard today so sit back and let me get that" does wonders. Or "A man like you shouldn't have to..." sprinkled into the conversation a few times a month.

Sex: Absolutely.

Good looks and good hygiene. Preferably natural good looks.

Someone who can follow an intelligent conversation or look sexy while taking a motor apart or programming in a new computer language is a plus too.

What did I miss? No nagging, no talking too much, no snoring or bad breath or anything like that. No one that tries to drag them to chick flicks.

(many, not all, of these traits are desirable regardless of which sex you are, and which sex you are looking for.)

Kudos on changing 'girls' to something broader, hombre'. You're clearly intelligent and responsive to the wishes of those around you.

-Patty

p.s. in case you're wondering, yes that last bit was an intentional ego stroke for you.

Edit: But it was sincere. I was trying to illustrate the point. There is nothing wrong with compliments, they should be sincere, and women (or girls) like them as well as men. Being kind requires intentionality (and effort) at times, for any of us.

 

[El Hombre Invisible]

Except men are really simple, they just want sex, right?

Yes. But preferably with someone we have a special da-de-da blah blah blah.

Oh, and exclusive access to the TV remote.

That confirms an American stereotype. I don't watch television and none of my male friends do. In the UK, it's the women who seem to be addicted to the soap-infested television. They're definitely in charge... until a match is on that is.

"Offended" is too strong.

That was one for the more lunar of our large mammals.

Someone was seeking advice on what American women want. Did you want feedback from women, or not?

It's not my thread. I don't really care. But yeah, I think that was my point. Having a go at the blokes for the lack of female input is... weird.

p.s. when I was in my early 20s I didn't care about girls v women one way or the other. So it's entirely possible that the females in your life don't care.

Is that addressed to me? FemaleS?!? Plural?!? You are either very wise or very presumptious. Either way, you may continue to spread that particular rumour all you like.

Okay. Men want women with a sense of humor. Note: this means someone who will laugh at their jokes, not someone who tells jokes.

I don't know. Sense of humour, definitely. But I don't really do jokes. Me and mine have a pretty witty rapport that can get hysterical. That's the kind of sense of humour I'm after - improvisational! A performing arts degree really helpful.

Men want their egos stroked, but not obviously. Something like "Oh honey, you shouldn't have to do that, you've been working hard today so sit back and let me get that" does wonders. Or "A man like you shouldn't have to..." sprinkled into the conversation a few times a month.

To an extent, though certainly not to the fishing-for-compliment levels that some women go to. Do we come across as requiring that much attention? I think I'm the opposite. I get kinda snappy when someone is buzzing around me. I like some 'me' time. A lot of it.

Sex: Absolutely.

No woman has offered this criterion yet have they. Decades of women's fashion and gossip magazines just can't change the fact that there's only one gender that sees the true potential in recreational shagging.

Good looks and good hygiene. Preferably natural good looks.

You've hurt Zooby, now you're dissing his zoo*****es.

Someone who can follow an intelligent conversation or look sexy while taking a motor apart or programming in a new computer language is a plus too.

Well... yes. Basically a cross between Sarah Beany and Carol Vordermann is what we're after.

No nagging

Damn right, so stop with all there "we're women, not girls" bull, alright?!?

no talking too much

Or eating too much, smoking too much, drinking too much, sleeping too much, watching too much TV... in fact, nothing that ends in 'too much', otherwise it wouldn't be too much, would it!

no snoring

Snoring probably isn't an issue. We're not known to be light sleepers.

No one that tries to drag them to chick flicks.

Chick flicks not so bad, just no Richard Curtis movies... ever... PLEASE!

Kudos on changing 'girls' to something broader, hombre'. You're clearly intelligent and responsive to the wishes of those around you.

Yeah, that's me: kind, considerate, responsive, ironic...

p.s. in case you're wondering, yes that last bit was an intentional ego stroke for you.

I've seen a doctor. He told me no matter how much I or anyone else strokes it, it ain't getting any bigger. Fill yer boots, but you're wasting your time.

 

[brewnog]

Well... yes. Basically a cross between Sarah Beany and Carol Vordermann is what we're after.

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Well, ok, I can see where you're going with Beeny. I'd love to climb her property ladder! Heh heh heh![/size]


Anyway, if I was a girl, I'd probably want a cross between Michael Parkinson, and Barry Chuckle. But I'm not, so I'll stick with my obsession-of-the-week, Jo Whiley.