The Foxie Guide to Being A Man

                                                                           

This well put together list of rules will shine some wisdom on what it means to be a man. Here are some select favorites, authored by CNBC’s John Carney the man behind the @GSElevator Twitter account and adamfoxie blog which is republishing, editing four our orientation and adding some of his own.

You will regret your tattoos.

Stop talking about where you went to college.

The best public restrooms are in hotels.

After college, never stay out after midnight three nights in a row… Unless something really good comes up on the third night.

If walking doesn’t incentivize you to improve your station in life, nothing will.

Time is too short to spend time playing a video game 


When the bartender asks, you should already know what you want to drink.

You don’t have to like baseball, but you should understand the concept of what a pitcher’s signals (ERA) means. Approach life similarly.

When people don’t invite you to a party, you really shouldn’t go. And sometimes even when you are invited, you shouldn’t go.
 


When in doubt, don’t kiss the boy.

Tip more than you should.

When the bouncer says it’s time for you to leave, it is.

Buy expensive sunglasses. Superficial? Yes, but so are the cute guys judging you. And it tells these vain guys you appreciate nice things and are responsible enough not to lose them.

Do 10 push-ups, sit-ups, and dips before you shower each morning. 


Eat brunch with friends at least every other weekend.

Be a regular at more than one bar.

No selfies. Aspire to experience photo-worthy moments in the company of a beautiful guy.

Posting pictures on Facebook from a private jet or Vegas suite let’s everyone know it’s your first time… and probably the last.

You can get away with a lot more if you’re the one buying the drinks.

Ask for a salad instead of fries.


Don’t split a check.

Handsome men who are unaccompanied don’t always want you to talk to them, make eye contact first.

When a bartender buys you a round, tip double. 



Find a Times New Roman in the streets and KY on the sheets it was not a wet dream.

Piercings are liabilities in fights.

Desserts are for women. Still you could order one and pretend you don’t mind that he is eating yours.


Buy a tuxedo before you are thirty. Stay that size.


One boyfriend at a time is probably enough. no matter how young or old you are.

Throw parties. 
But have someone else clean up the next day.

Measure yourself only against your previous self.

If you wear a baseball cap in bars, everyone will know you are balding.

Revenge can be a good way of getting over anger. 



If he expects the person you are 20% of the time, 100% of the time, then he doesn’t want you.

Always bring a bottle of something to the party.



Avoid that “last” drink. You’ve probably had enough. 


If you are wittier than you are handsome, avoid loud clubs. 


Learn how to speak before a large audience.

Do not buy the product insurance.

If it’s got velvet ropes and lines, walk away unless you know someone. 


No one cares if you are offended, so stop it. 


Never take an ex back. He tried to do better and is settling for you.

Eating out alone can be magnificent. Find a place where you can sit outside.

Read more. It allows you to borrow someone else’s brain, and will make you more interesting.

Don’t ever say, “It is what it is” or “I’ll be honest” (it implies you usually are not and have to announce when you are.)

Start a wine collection for your kids when they are born or adopted. No kids no wine collection, you wont need it.  
Tweking is for dying fish male or female.

Don’t gamble if losing $100 is going to piss you off.