Little of this Goes a Long Way

Just a tip for guys out there who might underestimate the importance of a simple phone call. Many times a guy begins or plans on going out with a girl just days before shabbis. For some, the question of calling her before shabbis begins can be one that takes some serious thought.

Just something to help the decision process: A simple phone call of "just wishing you a good shabbis" is one that takes no effort and yet can have long term positive effects. It lets the girl know you are thinking about her, and that you care enough to wish her well. There seems to be no down side to this gesture, unless there is something I am really not seeing here. No one will look back and say "I can't believe he called me."

So fellas, pick up the phone and make the two minute phone call that demonstrates you're thinking about her and that she is important to you. It's the very least one can do.

Oh, and a text message doesn't count for as much, but you know that...

Chauffeur Please?

If you want a date story, I've had some dates with men without cars. One arrived via subway to my home, and then I drove. At the time, I had very little experience driving, so he got more than he bargained for as I unintentionally ran a red light or two. Happily, there were no fatailities or even tickets to report. But it was a one-timemeeting, not on the basis of driving alone, I'm sure.