Sunday, October 17, 2010

"The Panel"


In this second part we are going to reveal the answers submitted to us from "The Panel" surrounding the questions posted last week.  We hope these answers can help you out or provide some insight into the types of things women are really looking for in a guy.  Read all of the responses or just a few but at least take a look.  We think you will have learned something new if you take the time to read their responses. Thank you to all of the wonderful women who helped us by repling to our questions. We greatly appreciate all of your help!  Listed below are the questions that were answered by "The Panel."

1.) List your turn-ons about a guy
2.) List your turn-offs about a guy
3.) Things that catch your eye about a guy when you see him?
4.) Favorite Cologne?
5.) When we first get your phone # should we wait or text right away, and if we wait, how long?
6.) Things guys should never wear (if any)
7.) Favorite quality in a guy
8.) Things a guy should never say
9.) Bad boy or nice guy?
10.) What would you tell a shy guy to help him approach a girl he is interested in (you can be brief)

Girl #1 
1.)Turn-ons=polite, sense of humor
2.) Turn-offs=lazy-has no drive or aspirations for life
3.) eyes
4.) abercrombie
5.) the next day and yeah, no stalker. If a girl doesn't txt back don't keep texting. But if a conversation is going via txt then that's fine.
6.) cowboy boots- I have a friend that tucks them into his jeans and looks ridiculous
7.) being a good friend to me
8.) A guy should never say anything disrespectful.
9.) Bad Boy on the outside to everyone else, but a softie on the inside.
10.) if you act awkward I will only put you in even more awkward situations.
Girl #2
1.)Turn-ons=cockiness
2.)Turn-offs= laziness
3.) hairstyle, eye color, height
4.) abercrombie
5.) wait until the next day but keep it casual, dont send me 50 texts a day (unless Im repsonding with long answers) and dont be super cheesy like "hey cutie"
6.) mandals
7.) sense of humor
8.) "yeah you do look a little chubbier.." "You’re going to eat all that?!"
9.) bad boy
10.) always be confident. if you act awkward, it will be awkward
Girl #3
1.) Turn-ons=confident, great personality, sense of humor, smile, eyes
2.) Turn-offs=cocky, arrogant, loud, don't care about hygiene
3.) his eyes, his smile
4.) Nautica Blue
5.) not like right away, but not days... probably like a 6 hours or so, maybe even a day if you're not too sure if she's into you
6.) popped collars, jean shorts, cutoffs (unless it's exercising)
7.) the ability to make me laugh
8.) anything regarding weight or height
9.) nice guy
10.) I'd tell him to first introduce himself, get her number, then maybe invite her for a coffee date, or some light date like that to get to know her first, then proceed with real dates.

Girl #4

1.) Turn-ons: handsome but still humble, intelligent, independent, genuine, a great sense of humor (I love a guy who can really make me laugh and flirt back with witty comments!), respectful, well liked by others, a gentlemen, a leader with big dreams and goals in life that are going somewhere.
2.) Turn-offs: cocky and thinks they can get any girl because of their looks, flirts with every girl they meet, rude, a player, a smoker, drinks all the time, does drugs, bad personal hygiene, immature, inconsiderate, dumb, disliked by others, holds no standards or real goals in life.
3.) good looking, when you can tell they are a genuinely good person by their actions, nice to everyone, everyone likes them in return, if they genuinely show interest in ONLY you and not every girl they come in contact with.
4.) Don't really have one but cologne is definitely an important factor!!! Please wear it. We love it :)
5.) Depends on the situation but wait at least a couple hours or a day because if not then you come across needy and desperate but definitely don't wait more than that or else you come across as not caring at all and you'll lose whatever chance you had to begin with. But in some cases if you really hit it off then it's really flattering to get a text right away saying something that will put a smile on our face but still keep us interested and guessing at the end of the night that will make us want to find out more about you.
6.) speedo's (only sometimes if it's a joke), overalls,
7.) His heart. I love to be with a guy who is an amazing person inside and out that makes me proud to say I'm his girlfriend because that’s the kind of guy who I would want to be my boyfriend, role model, and best friend.
8.) Please don't cuss like it's your job. I absolutely hate a guy who thinks cussing is going to make me or anyone else more attracted to him. Also, bad idea to say that another girl is hot. She'll automatically feel like she has to compete with every girl that's pretty and might lose self-confidence which leads to jealously instead of feeling confident that she's the only girl he wants to be with which would make her trust more thus leading to a better relationship.
9.) NICE GUY! I'd SOO much rather date a guy that everyone loves (including myself) than a guy that my family and friends hate because if everyone else likes them there is obviously a reason they do. BUT I do have to say I wouldn't want to date a guy who is too nice that he can't be a man in the relationship and make me feel safe and cared about.
10.) I would tell him to approach her with confidence (but not cocky) and be himself. Start a conversation with her by asking questions and actually genuinely LISTENING and if he knows he's going to see her again I would tell him to be the one to say he has to go but that he's counting on seeing her again so that it shows he is interested but is not going to stick around forever and creep her out by not leaving. Keep her wanting more but never ignore her and act like you're too good to make the first move. That's still the guys job :)

Girl #5
1.) Turn Ons: Musicians. Someone with a sense of humor and a quick wit. I love when a guy playfully bickers or makes fun of me. Someone who is independent and confident. I am really attracted when I know a guy could take of me. I like a guy who is rugged, kind of a man's man (Think Brawny Paper Towel Man or the Beast from Beauty and the Beast, or Luke from Gilmore Girls).
2.) Turn offs: A guy who is too closed minded. Someone who lets their own insecurities or prejudices shut them from hearing out other people's opinions. I know we all judge, but I hate when someone judges others simply because it's what they've been taught to do so. They don't know any better.
I'm turned off by a guy who has to remind me of how good he is at baseball, guitar, giving advice...etc. It's great to have confidence in yourself, but there is a fine line between cocky and confident.
Guys who are too cool to smile, dance, make fun of themselves, or do something silly.
3.) Catches my eye: It may sound shallow, but there has to be attraction. A good smile is all it really takes.
A person's appearance says a lot too. I like to take note of things such as if a guy is wearing a t-shirt from a band I like, or reading a book I've read before.
You can catch my eye by making it obvious that I've caught yours.
4.) Favorite Cologne: Just don't smell like a hobo... soap and water works just fine. And if you're going to wear it, spray it in the air once, two times tops, and walk through the mist. Don't swim in it before hand.
5.) If I gave you my number, it's for you to utilize, so use it. If you don't want to seem too obvious, text me something that's not so obvious. "Hey, what chapters did we need to read for class?" "Hey, I saw Miley Cyrus is on Letterman tonight, I remember you like her so I figured I'd let you know."
*Side Note- If you ever text me about Miley Cyrus, there's a good chance things won't get very far
If you're going to ask me out, call. Man up, because if I say yes, you're going to have to talk to me for real anyways.
6.) Clothing that does not suit your personality. Don't dress just to try to impress someone. Girls know if you're putting on an act. Don’t wear a Shins t-shirt if you don’t know who the Shins are. Chances are someone’s going to call you out for it. Or like the guys who wear yacht clothing but live in Midwest Indiana (Aka frat boys from Purdue). It was funny at first or at an “I’m on a boat party”, but otherwise, you look like geographically challenged goons. Let’s see you point me starboard side.
A quick rundown: A wife beater as your shirt, pants that lay obviously way below where your butt actually is, a spray tan, guy-liner (unless you’re part of the Cure), and I hate shirts with actual people on them, but that's just me.
7.) Someone who is just genuinely trying to be a good person.
8.) Just don't tell me what to do or how to think. You can argue against my opinion, but you have to respect it. OH and please don’t blame PMS-ing for my less than pleasant mood.
9.) I think all girls need to date a few bad boys just to get it out of our system or something. Everyone needs a broken heart or two. You learn that way. I’ve always heard the saying “You date the bad boy and marry the nice one.” A bad boy to some may be the good guy to others. Anyone can have the bad boy persona, but a girl is going to end up with the one who truly cares about her and wants to anything to avoid breaking her.
10.) Lots of girls are attracted to shy guys. You can still remain shy and talk to a girl. Use that quality for you instead of against you.

Girl #6 

1.)   funny, honest, loyal, nice teeth, takes care of themselves physically (they don't have to be like..super buff or anything, but being healthy is a good thing), eyes, gets a long with my family and friends, knows how to handle kids, protective, kindness, career goals and life goals, initiating dates and being creative with them, can cook, is at least willing to try new things, personally, i like tattoos.
2.) Bad breath, cocky, rude, don't get along with my friends and family, a "player," if they fist pump in all seriousness, even once ...bye, spend more time in the mirror than a girl, bad body odor, has more hair products than a girl, lying, texting all the time when he's with you, being a flirt when he is dating someone, don't communicate, dirty, a guy trying too hard to get with a girl, immaturity, lazy, no job ambitions.
3.) A guys demeanor, his smile, what he is wearing are things that first catch my eye when i see him.
4.) Anything but abercrombie or hollister..YUCK!!!. I really like colognes that aren't an overwhelming scent (like the two listed above). My favorite would have to be Ed Hardy Cologne from The Buckle.
5.) Waiting until the next day is usually a good idea. If you are going to text right away, a guy should go about it in a funny way or something to avoid looking like a creeper. Waiting a day or two at the most, if he waits longer then he'll seem uninterested and the text will come across as desperate or creepy.
6.) i think flip flops are fine, as long as they look masculine. NEVER WEAR CAPRIS!!!!! Don't wear socks with flip flops or socks that stick out above your shoes when they have shorts on, shorts that are too short (running shorts...ew) Ed Hardy Shirts (the cologne is fine), huge diamond earrings,
7.) Can hold a conversation and isn't afraid to say how they feel about something.
8.) NEVER say the C word..EVER. A corny pick up line when they first meet a girl (They can be funny if you know the guy well), never call a girl stupid, dumb, a slut or an idiot. And honestly, a guy who just sits and compliments you all the freaking time is kind of a turn off...it’s just kind of like...wow, trying WAY too hard.
9.) 70% nice 30% bad. Having a slight mix of both is nice. Someone that you can introduce to your family, but also has a little edge.
10.) I would just tell him to start off with small steps like, talking to her in class, or if they have mutual friends, talk to her when they are all together, then ask for the number in a non-desperate kind of way (EX: if you they are at a bar with mutual friends, and they are separating for a while, but plan to get back together later that night, get her number by telling her that you'll text her when he gets to the place they plan on meeting back up at), and then start w/ texting and make your way into making phone calls, and once he feels comfortable, ask her out to coffee (something small) and then dinner if that goes well.
Girl #7
1.) List your turn-ons about a guy
*sense of humor, smells good, nice smile, knows what he wants from life, good with kids, good with my family, into sports both playing and watching
2.) List your turn-offs about a guy
*bad breath, making fun of me too much...it’s funny to a point and then it gets old, being immature, not making an effort to be friends with my friends, bad dancing, interrupting me when I am trying to talk
3.) Things that catch your eye about a guy when you see him?
*his smile and his hair. greasy mops aren't cool.
4.) Favorite Cologne?
*don't have one although my favorite scent is old spice of any variety. I love that stuff like it’s my job and I’m getting' paid. I smell that on a guy and it’s like heaven.
5.) When we first get your phone # should we wait or text right away, and if we wait, how long?
* wait until the next day definitely. I have had guys text right away. That comes off as creepy cause you are trying to catch me and see if I gave the wrong number. I have also had guys text me at the end of the evening. That’s just too soon. text me the next day and tell me you enjoyed meeting me the night before.
6.) Things guys should never wear (if any)
*crocs, earrings, too much hair gel...if any at all. use pomade if you want to add a little style but gel is kind of 90s lol, also, don’t unbutton your shirt enough for your chest hair to pop out. no girl finds that attractive. it comes off as creepy pedo. Also...we know guys find the mustache thing hilarious but it’s a quick way to not get any girls.
7.) Favorite quality in a guy
*sense of humor and ability to make me laugh :)
8.) Things a guy should never say
*don't comment on the way a girl looks unless its positive. no girl needs to hear "didn’t you wear that last week" haha.
9.) Bad boy or nice guy?
nice guy. nice guy all the way.
10.) What would you tell a shy guy to help him approach a girl he is interested in (you can be brief)
-act confident. girls love confident guys. if we've never met you before, we don't know what you're all about so if you come off as confident it will get a girls interest. just make sure you don’t mix confidence up with arrogance or cockiness.

Girl #8
1.) Turn-ons=Humor, Eye Color, Beards, Short Hair, Confidence in himself
2.) Turn-offs=Weight, Body Odor, Greasy face, hair, anything greasy, hermits
3.) way he's dressed, eye color, scent
4.) Vurt
5.) -
6.) Seriously don't wear sweat pants and gym shorts to the club or to a bar, if we dress nice have the decency to put some jeans and a collared shirts on.
7.) Eyes
8.) You look like you've gained a couple pounds, are you pregnant?
9.) Nice Guy
10.) start a conversation about school or work then ask for their number. It's really not as hard as they make it seem. If they like you they'll give it to you, if not who cares?

Girl #9
1.)   List your turn-ons about a guy
defined arms, physically being big and tall, intelligence, wittiness, gentlemen-like qualities, confidence
2.) List your turn-offs about a guy
skinny guys, stupidity/ignorance, not having an opinion
3.) Things that catch your eye about a guy when you see him?
eyes, smile, shoes he is wearing, physical size of the person ("bigness")
4.) Favorite Cologne?
don't have one, don't like when a guy wears too much, if it smells more than my perfume, there is a problem
5.) When we first get your phone # should we wait or text right away, and if we wait, how long?
maybe not right away, but within a few hours and say something witty, then end the conversation till the next day or so. leave her thinking about you right before she goes to sleep.
6.) Things guys should never wear (if any)
pink (for the most part), skinny jeans
7.) Favorite quality in a guy
sense of humor/ability to make me laugh
8.) Things a guy should never say
always be honest, but never outright mean....being mean in a lighthearted way is okay
9.) Bad boy or nice guy?
Bad boy that is really a nice guy! Confidence.
10.) What would you tell a shy guy to help him approach a girl he is interested in (you can be brief)
Put yourself out there and you may be surprised. Normally, a girl is not going to chase a shy guy, so man up and confront the situation if you really want the girl. Don't make assumptions, you'll most likely be wrong.

Girl #10
1.)    List your turn-ons about a guy
-spirituality
-sense of humor
-great smile
-isn't too serious about life
-adventurous and knows how to have fun
-facial hair: the "haven't shaved in a couple days" look.
-good hygiene...if I can smell you as I walk by...NO.
-good with kids
2.) List your turn-offs about a guy
- guys that wear shirts with the sleeves cut off
- bad manners
- publically humiliating girls
- public intoxication
- smoking
- excessive cursing
3.) Things that catch your eye about a guy when you see him?
-smile
-eyes
-hair
4.) Favorite Cologne?
- AXE body spray...I forget which specific scent though. Most
colognes are a little too strong for my liking. ;P
So, if you use cologne, don't spray a ton on!
5.) When we first get your phone # should we wait or text right away,
and if we wait, how long?
-Text right away, but don't be a creeper. If you're interested in
getting my phone #, use it!
6.) Things guys should never wear (if any)
I really don't know... it depends on the guy.
7.) Favorite quality in a guy
-Sensitivity and sense of humor
8.) Things a guy should never say
- "You're fat."...or anything that has to do with a woman's physical appearance
- I'd prefer guys not brag about how drunk they got the previous night
9.) Bad boy or nice guy?
-A nice guy who can stand up for himself and his girl
10.) What would you tell a shy guy to help him approach a girl he is
interested in (you can be brief)
- Just do it. (like the Nike commercial. ha!) If you don't ask her
out, then you're never going to know!

Girl #11
1.)   List your turn-ons about a guy: Nice smile, smells super good, can carry on a good conversation, takes interest in what you are doing in your life, cares for your and his family, takes pride in his appearance, musical, shows how much he cares about you and tells his friends, good sense of humor, enjoys being active and having down time, athletic
2.) List your turn-offs about a guy: Bad teeth, bad breath, does not take pride in the future, self-centered, clingy, does not take interest in what is going on around him, tries to overpower other people in a room, overly loud, not committed, cannot make up his mind, inconsistent
3.) Things that catch your eye about a guy when you see him?
Eyes, smile, dress, way he carries himself, interacting with others when you see him
4.) Favorite Cologne? Lacoste
5.) When we first get your phone # should we wait or text right away, and if we wait, how long? Wait one day if we have just met :)
6.) Things guys should never wear (if any): Bulky sweaters, ripped t-shirts where there is barely any t-shirt left, socks with sandals
7.) Favorite quality in a guy? Makes me laugh
8.) Things a guy should never say? You look tired...
9.) Bad boy or nice guy? Nice guy please :)
10.) What would you tell a shy guy to help him approach a girl he is interested in? First, ask if he knows the girl from somewhere. If so, tell him to strike up conversation about their commonality. If he does not know her, simply go up and say hello and ask how she is. If she does not ask "how are you back" she is not interested. If she does then the shy person can start a little bit more of a conversation... where are you from, etc... Again, if she does not seem interested and keeps looking away, back off (It gets creepy). If she seems interested, go on with a normal conversation :)
Girl #12
1.) Confidence, height :-), dreams and goals in life, dresses fairly well...not necessarily 'suited up' constantly...but not looking like a homeless person haha, knowing what you want and not afraid to go after it. this one may sound like I’m a bitch but it’s a huge deal to me - your friends and how you act around your friends. a guy can put on an amazing front...but the types of people that he is friends with says a lot. The ability to make me laugh and make me not worry about things are two huge turn ons...I'm the biggest emotional person you have ever met and it’s nice to have someone put you in your place when its needed.
Knowing your beliefs and sticking to them no matter what - not being afraid to express your beliefs.
2) Cockiness!!!!  Not having goals in life and having no direction. Trying to be 'cool/tough' when he first meets you.
3) height :-) if he is with friends, how he is acting around his friends. a smile :-)
4) Dolce & Gabbana
5) Wait maybe a day? It just depends on how the initial meeting is going/went. You should easily be able to get a feel for that quickly.
6) Socks with sandals!! Denim shorts. I think these are pretty known 'no no's' though, right?
7) Humor :-) and strong beliefs.
8) ........
9) NICE
10) Be Confident!!! Be yourself!!! 
Girl #13
1)    Turn-ons – If they are funny and be able to make me laugh, intelligence (they don’t have to be a genius, but they need to at least sound intelligent when they talk), they need to be nice to me, my friends and my family, they have to have some kind of style, athletic (doesn’t matter what sports they play or played, just as long as they have some athletic ability)
2) Turn-offs – if a guy is cocky, or an exaggerator, or if he lies – those irritate me the most.
3) Things that catch my eye – if the guys dresses well and is put together style-wise, and if he has really nice eyes and a nice smile
4) Favorite cologne - Armani
5) Wait or text right away? – I would wait at least until the next day, especially if you met him while you were both out drinking. If he texts you when he is still out at the bars or a party, you don’t know his true intentions or how he really acts since he is more than likely drunk. So I would say texting the next day is a good idea, but I wouldn’t say for a guy to wait more than 2 or 3 days to text a girl.
6) Things guys should never wear – socks with sandals and shorts is a BIG no.
7) Favorite quality in a guy – his personality (he is nice and can make me laugh)
8) Things a guy should never say – never ever call you names that he might call his friends, even if he is joking. You are his girlfriend and he should treat you with more respect
9) Bad boy or nice guy? – Nice guy
10) What would you tell a shy guy to help him approach a girl he is interested in – Don’t be nervous! I know if may be hard, but the girl will see that. Try to make her laugh and just be nice – at least this way her will feel comfortable talking to you and actually want to. If a guy comes up to me and he is stuck on himself or just plain blunt about stuff, I will more than likely just walk away. There is a huge difference between being confident and just flat out cocky. Stay away from the cockiness.
Girl #14
1.) Turn ons would be someone who can make not only me but my friends laugh. A good KISSER is a big turn on!!
2.) Turn offs would be someone who talks about themselves all the time. No confidence is a big turn off.
3.) Good Teeth if you don’t have good teeth I probably won’t talk to you. Big Brown Eyes!
4.) Natural good smelling guy is the best. Colognes can give me a headache.
5.) This is tough question there is always a three day rule that i think sucks ass. I think if we give you our number and we are in the same bar send a cute text (don't be creepy) just something sweet like "You look awesome tonight!" give us time to respond. Then maybe text or call the following day. Letting us know you didn't forget us that night can really turn a girl on.
6.) Baggy pants!! GET A BELT
7.) Someone who takes care of themselves. Appearance and in life. Have goals and take showers please!!
8.) That your right all the time. Let us think we got you sometimes.
9.) What's that saying "a nice girl in the streets but a freak in the sheets" yea same goes for me except for a man.
10.) Grow some don't you know every woman loves a mystery!! Shy boys are sexy they make a girl want to find more out.
Girl #15
1.)   List your turn-ons about a guy
Humor, confidence, leader, passionate (about anything, family to sports, but love it even when people don’t agree or think you are weird), genuine. Guys who know how to hold conversations and actively listen. Guys who can get along with lots of different types of people, aka if you meet my parents I want to be able to leave the room and not worry about you being awkward. Willing to say sorry.
Best trait a guy can have is knowing how to read women though. Most girls’ answers to these questions would drastically change if they were in a different dating relationship. Meaning guys need to understand that most girls are not very consistent, so knowing when to be sensitive and when joke around is really important.
2.) List your turn-offs about a guy
Guys who try too hard to be manly and can’t laugh at themselves. Ignorance. Guys who think they know it all. Laziness.
3.) Things that catch your eye about a guy when you see him?
Physically I am attracted to red heads, dreads (if they have the hair to pull it off), good backs/shoulders, strong jaw, good teeth, and pretty eyes.
4.) Favorite Cologne?
I don’t have a specific brand, but I think guys should wear something. Also, taking the time to find a unique scent can make a girl remember you just from a smell. Do not wear too much and do not wear it 24/7. Hint: count how many sprays you use the very first time you use a new cologne. Remember this number and don’t do more, just because you are use to the smell doesn’t mean girls can’t get sick of it.
5.) When we first get your phone # should we wait or text right away, and if we wait, how long?
I would say sooner rather than later. It should be friendly, and not hint that you think of her as more than a friend. Best would be when you actually have something to say, like you saw something that made you think of her, or you were wondering about a hw assignment.
6.) Things guys should never wear (if any).
I am personally not a fan of jean shorts, plaid pants, vests, and tank tops of any kind. I do think though that if I guy has confidence, he can pull any outfit off. Also, given the right occasion, silly outfits that might not be “manly” can show your humor and confidence.
7.) Favorite quality in a guy
Passionate.
8.) Things a guy should never say
I have heard my boyfriend and his friends say everything that I think shouldn’t be said. So, I don’t know.
9.) Bad boy or nice guy?
Nice guy.
10.) What would you tell a shy guy to help him approach a girl he is interested in (you can be brief)
Try to think of her a girl who you are really comfortable with. Ask questions. Nicely make fun of her.
Girl #16
1.) Being thoughtful, nice arms, eye contact, confidence, a guy who can treat me as an equal but stands up for his opinions and doesn't always just give into what I want, wittiness
2.) Ignorance, selfishness, bad hygiene
3.) It sounds cliche, but his smile and eyes. I also notice what his style is. I would never completely count someone out by what they're wearing, but I definitely look at his style to get a feel for how he likes to express himself.
4.) I don't think I have a favorite. Truly depends on the guy, but as long as it's not put on too strong, I think it can work.
5.) Wait until the next day.
6.) Studded belts (like the punk style belt), jean shorts, tall white socks with white tennis shoes (90's style).
7.) Creativity
8.) "Are you acting like this because you're on your period?"
9.) Tough question. Nice guy.
10.) Girls usually always appreciate when a guy is straightforward and makes the effort to tell her how he feels. It's better to try and have it not work than to be left wondering. Start off with just saying hi and asking (genuinely) how she is (girls like it when guys are considerate and actually care about how they are). Then be honest and simply tell them there is something about her and you'd love to get to know her better. Being straightforward is the best policy.


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