Since my mail server ate the last one. Here we go, --------------- The rules For Men Explained For thousands of years, men have tried to understand the rules when dealing with women. Finally, this merit/demerit guide will help guys to understand just how it works. Remember, in the world of romance, one single rule applies: Make the woman happy. Do something she likes, and you get points. Do something she dislikes and points are subtracted. You don't get any points for doing something she expects. Sorry, that's the way the game is played. Got it? OK, here are some examples to help you guys understand. SIMPLE DUTIES You make the bed .............................................+1 You make the bed, but forget to add the decorative pillows.... 0 You throw the bedspread over rumpled sheets...................-1 You leave the toilet seat up..................................-5 You replace the toilet paper roll when it is empty............ 0 When the toilet paper roll is barren, you resort to Kleenex...-1 When the Kleenex runs out you use the next bathroom...........-2 You go out to buy her breakfast to be served in bed.....+5 In the snow...................................................+8 But return with a six pack of beer............................-5 And forget the breakfast.............................................-25 You check out a suspicious noise at night..................... 0 You check out a suspicious noise and it is nothing............ 0 You check out a suspicious noise and it is something..........+5 You whack it with a six iron................................+10 It's her cat.................................................-40 AT THE PARTY You stay by her side the entire party............ 0 You leave her to chat with a College drinking buddy......-2 Named Tiffany....................................-4 Tiffany is a dancer..............................-10 With breast implants.............................-18 HER BIRTHDAY You remember her birthday................................0 You buy a card and flowers...............................0 You take her out to dinner.............................. 0 You take her out to dinner and it's not a sports bar....+1 Okay, it is a sports bar................................-2 And it's all-you-can-eat night..........................-3 And your face is painted the colors of your best team........-10 A NIGHT OUT WITH THE BOYS Go with a pal.......................................0 The pal is happily married..........................+1 The pal is single...................................-7 He drives a Ferrari.................................-10 With a personalized license plate (GR8 NBED)........-15 A NIGHT OUT WITH HER You take her to a movie...............+2 You take her to a movie she likes.....+4 You take her to a movie you hate......+6 You take her to a movie you like......-2 It's called Death Cop 3...............-3 Which features Cyborgs that eat humans....-9 You told it was a foreign film about orphans.....-15 YOUR PHYSIQUE You develop a noticeable pot belly................-15 You exercise to get rid of it...+10 You resort to loose jeans and baggy Hawaiian shirts......-30 You say, "It doesn't matter, you have one too."..........-800 THE BIG QUESTION She asks, "Does this dress make me look fat?" You hesitate in responding......................-10 You reply, "Where?".............................-35 You reply, "No, I think it's your ass".........-100 Any other response..............................-20 COMMUNICATION When she wants to talk about a problem: You listen, displaying a concerned expression...........0 You listen, for over 30 minutes...............+5 You relate to her problem and share a similar experience....+50 You're mind wanders to sports and you suddenly hear her saying "well, what do you think I should do"...............-50 You listen for 30 minutes without looking at the TV..+100 She realizes this is because you have fallen asleep............-200 -- Natasha Flazynski http://www.ciscobot.com My Cisco information site. http://www.botbuilders.com Artificial Intelligence and Linux development ------------------------------------------------ Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=1397&t=1397 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]