You're not a thief, you're just supporting their actions. Unfortunately, that kind of complicity is not really a valid excuse. The fact that you know they're stolen puts you in the wrong.

As for clothes, who cares. If you can't have the confidence to make an approach when you look like crap, looking good is going to do very little, and will only tend to sway the people who are concerned about such nonsense.

I'd prefer a sensible woman wearing cheap crap she bought at a thrift store over some high-priced HB who covers her body in brand names any day. I cannot stand wearing advertising and any woman who does so would lose one out of ten points immediately, if I were to rate women on such a scale. Her ability to wear less-than-the-best signifies internal confidence to me. Her ability to conserve money signifies sensibility. If she's able to convey a unique sense of style despite all of that, she's awesome. And all of this analysis comes straight from what she's wearing.

That works both ways. A sensible woman will see exactly the same. You don't need to look expensive. You probably don't even want to, if you're looking for a relationship that's going to last.

For that matter, if you want character, look for a woman who's visibly overweight but yet attractive to you. The amount of rejection they receive builds incredible amounts of wisdom and strength.

It's all completely backwards, but few men have the sense to realize this. Hence all the posturing nonsense...

wow, this thread has gone off-topic.

That said, I got a good reply from Rye Lee when he said:
I think that is great advice, and I will find a way to work it in subtly.

For example, I speak Spanish, so I could try and create some Spanish based lines, and then when they ask how I learnt, I mention my house in Madrid as the reason.

Thanks Rye.

I wouldn't say, "I have a house in Madrid." I'd say something more like, "I spend a few months a year living in Madrid, so it's really important to know Spanish." or something like that. Don't go over the top with you Spanish though, just say something small.

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"The 'Brick Walls' are there to allow you to prove how badly you want something!" ~ Randy Pausch

~ Rye

dont use money

hey bro;

never use that as an opener but u can use it when the right time comes like if the conversation comes to a vacation thing or just like have u ever been to abroad stuff just go ahead and say it but say it just it means nothing to you..also buy nice clothing of course but instead of lacoste try fred perry and dior if u can afford them i am trying to buy dior like one piece every year..