this is from a book by Sam de Brito and all about what some of us wish our parents told us, things we probably learned the hard way and what we will (might find interesting to) tell our children.
To my lovely daughter:
1. Let men do the chasing: this will be frustrating. "i'm a modern woman," you'll say. as a rule, men have less respect for women who pursue them than the one they have to fight for. the thrill of the hunt is embedded in men's DNA. it's a law of nature.
2. Never have sex on camera: if you really, really really feel that it's something you want to do, take the tape when you leave. But don't label it "my sex video" and put it on your bookshelf.
3. If in doubt, go without: which applies to clothes, 1 night stands, tequila shots and takeaway food.
4. Don't smoke: it has no redeeming qualities, it stinks, it gives you wrinkles and can eventually kill you.
5. Don't put all your eggs in one bastard: be independent. Have a career, wealth and social cirscle outside of your boyfriend's.
6. Don't be the drunk chick: it's never attractive and sometimes downright dangerous.
7. Compare nothing: be it bust size, salary or your childhood. Comparison to your own will just make you grumpy or smug.
8. Be one of the cool chicks: which doesn't mean the bimbo who teases the fat girl at school. It means defining your opinions beyond what your friends and parents thingk, having a humanity that may put you at odds with others, being able to laugh at yourself and above all, wearing great shoes. :)
9. Be kind: it's the most attractive quality you'll ever possess.
To my dashing son:
1. Become an investment banker: everyone hates their job til their 30s when if they're lucky, they work out what they really want to do. Here's a little secret. Life'ss all about cash son. Dabling in filmmaking is a lot more fun after you've made 40 million dollars as a trader.
2. Don't lie about stupid stuff: don't bullshit people about places you've been or women you've slept with. You need to save your lies for really important occassions, such as salary negotiations and references for friends.
3. Get crazy haircuts: before you go bald. do it all, son. mohawks, blue mullets, rat's-tails. Who cares if old ladies won't get into lifts with you? That's what youth's for.
4. Don't be cheap: tip waiters and don't haggle over restaurant or phone bills. being labelled cheap is like being known as smelly or boring. it's hard to prove otherwise.
5. Learn good manners: you can look like a god and dress like an aristocrat, but hold youe knife like an icepick and it's all over in the 1st impression stakes.
6. Never be needy: nothing will scare women away faster than being a clinging sook. You are a man, so be manly. Communicate and share your emotions but remain strong, be dependable, make decisions, lead.
7. Don't hold grudges: you are the one who suffers. The other person is happily getting on with their life.
8. Things you will regret doing: hitting a woman, letting down your friend, not protecting your sister.
9. Don't lie to your friends: they will never forget it.
10. Things you'll never regret doing: visiting your grandparent, standing up to a bully, falling in love.
11. Keep your word: otherwise, it devalues quickly.
12. You don't have to be a great man: just be a good man.
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