There are more similarities between interviewing for a job and meeting a potential fiancé than most people realise. In both cases, both parties are bent on presenting themselves in a rosy light so as to secure the ultimate prize – whether it is a job or an engagement ring.
It is not unheard of for women to go on multiple such “first meetings”, only to be rejected by the potential groom in all cases. If it is happening too often, you need to step back and consider whether it is fair to lump all the blame on the guy. Maybe you should take a close hard look in the mirror and seriously consider whether it is really all his fault. Are you unconsciously behaving in a manner that would turn off even the most ardent of admirers in a matter of minutes?
Just check the following list to figure out whether you are not committing one of these cardinal sins that would cause you to lose a guy – any guy - in 1 hour’s time flat:
Wearing a ton of make up
Do you want to know what one of my pet peeves is? Well, you are reading this article, so I will assume that you do. To me, there is nothing tackier than lipstick stains on a teacup or glass. In fact, to me they are the epitome of tawdry. Do you really want to take the chance that you will accidentally set off one of your potential fiancé’s pet peeves? I did not think so.
Also, wearing a ton of make up means that you will constantly need to check it to make sure that you look all right. Checking your appearance constantly in the rear view mirror of the car, arranging and rearranging your scarf or stole every three minutes, fiddling with your hair throughout the date can be off putting, to say the least. It can give the impression that you are a vain and self centred person who is interested only in herself, and we don’t want that now, do we?
Being poorly groomed
The way you look speaks volumes about the way you look after yourself – or don’t. So ensure that you are thoroughly waxed, shaved and plucked before you embark on that all important first date with your husband to be. If there is a genuine reason why you cannot epilate, then wear something that does not draw attention to your arms and legs. Wear a salwar kurta/ jeans/ sari or anything else that covers your legs completely, and go for a full sleeved top.
Be a giggling girl
You know, like those girls, who are like, totally, girly, right? They are so totally uncool, like, right? Don’t be a girly girl who giggles over everything even remotely amusing. And do not put on a fake accent, even if you are a call center executive with a fantastic American accent.
So ends the list of what guys generally find annoying in girls.
What do you find most irritating in a guy?