Impressive Phone Skills
A young man, fresh out of business school, was starting with a big firm. He was getting settled in at his new office when he noticed an attractive woman coming toward his door. Wanting to impress her, the young man Read more…
Let’s Pretend We’re Married
A man and a woman, both strangers to one another, boarded a crowded transcontinental train and were assigned to the same sleeping car. Although they were both a little embarrassed Read more…
Embarrassed on the Dating Scene
My friend Fred had gone through a fairly ugly divorce a few months ago, and he had decided that he was finally ready to get back on the dating scene. He asked me if I’d Read more…
Why Men Don’t Write Advice Columns
Dear Walter: I hope you can help me here. The other day, I set off for work in my Volvo, leaving my husband in the house watching the TV as usual. Read more…
A Cake for the Office Party
When my coworker Donsa was promoted, we decided to celebrate. Her boss called the baker and ordered a cake.
“Two questions,” said the baker. “Is Donsa a man or a woman? And Read more…
Men’s Advice to Women on Gift Buying
Men’s Advice to Women on Buying Us Gifts
1. If you are really, really broke, buy us anything for the car. A 99-cent ice scraper, a small bottle of de-icer or something to Read more…
The Cute Beverage Cart Driver
Teeing off on the 12th hole at a golf resort, we stopped to buy cold drinks from the young woman driving the beverage cart. As my buddy reached for his wallet, he said to her, “You’re in great shape. Read more…
