How to succeed in business
or with brunettes
or blondes
they're all important missions, wouldn't you agree?
well, here's one way to tackle the brunette problem
see what you think
first of all
be late
that will show her you're a
busy important person
that you're not too interested in her
play hard to get, after all your worth waiting for. this will make a great first
impression
Then, laugh it off
apologize
ah, come on, don't be a square
okay, now the topper
show her what a sense of humor you have by holding her coat just a little bit
too high
that's right
next, be masterful, protective
grasp her arm firmly and steer her down those steps to the car
she can see that you are the aggressive masculine type
what are you doing opening the door? You'll spoil your image
Oh, that's better. Treat her as an equal, women like that
besides, if you're late, there is no sense wasting time on things she can do for herself
let's face it sometimes it's just not enough time for good manners
doors afford a continued supply of chances to make an
impression on your companion
don't pass one up, it's always good for a laugh
and an opportunity to show off your leadership qualities
how? by leading the way, going first. Naturally!
That's a boy
keep leading the way
good naval officers always lead their men
or their women in this case
when you get to your table
sit down immediately
shows you're relaxed
help with her coat?
well, you helped her on with it
besides it's her coat, she should have checked it anyway
oh yes
make sure you're seated so you can see what's going on too
makes for a much more interesting evening
now, here's perfect opportunity to demonstrate your independence
remain seated
after all it's not
during working hours and you are doing him a favor by presenting your date to him
on the other hand
she should be impressed by meeting a senior officer
hmm, no question about it
this young lady will be grateful for such a lovely evening
with a charming person like you
that's one approach to the problem of how to succeed with brunettes
suppose we consider another way
and see what you think
how about starting by being on time
not just for a date
but for any social engagement or business appointment
this indicates you are a dependable business like person
that the appointment means something to you
and let's face it
a good looking girl isn't going to wait around too long for anybody
too many young men on the prowl
make it easy for her to slip into her coat
hold it at the right height
that's being thoughtful
watch them hair
if you muss it,
you're going to lose points
no, you don't grab her arm
you offer assistance
if she needs it
or wants it
she'll take your hand
or perhaps your arm
but once the need for assistance is past she'll give it back to you
so don't be surprised
yes doors do offer an excellent chance to make a good impression
it's a way to show your respect for ladies
or your seniors for that matter
thoughtfulness, making things easier for someone else
this is at the heart of good manners
and in the heart
of every gentleman
besides
it's the way to succeed with brunettes
ladies first
it's an old saying but a good one ninety percent of the time
of course if you're going to bring a restaurant or something comparable and
there's no maitre'd or hostess to lead you to a table
then you would lead the way and select a table
she'll expect you to help her off with her coat
and arrange it over the back of her chair
so it's not all over the floor
no, she shouldn't have checked it
it is common practice for a lady to wear coat to the table
although if she indicates a preference for checking it
that's fine too
there, she has an excellent view of the room
good thinking
you want her to have a good time
and being able to see what's going on will be half of the fun
if you have a visitor
and you probably will when you have a companion like that
stand to show your respect for a senior
or a lady
this isn't just military etiquette
it's being a gentleman
and you present a man
even if it's the admiral himself to a lady
respect again
it's his pleasure to meet her
in this case there isn't much doubt about it
check the menu with your date
and if you have any knowledge about the specialties of the house or know of
particularly good dishes
let her in on it
but once you have both decided
you do the ordering
well that's another approach to how to succeed with brunettes
looks like a winner, wouldn't you say?
let's take another typical situation
going to the theater. you know, there seems to be something wrong here
ahh
that's it
he's walking on the wrong side
wonder what his next move will be. A taxi
and that means a door
and that means, yes sir, this fellow's a born leader
one thing you could say, he's consistent isn't he?
but wait a minute, what's happening here?
the girl out first?
well, I guess he boxed himself in by getting into the taxi first. Ah, too bad. But he'll make it up.
That's right, pick the seats you want
pardon me sir, sorry about that
now settle down and enjoy the movie. nothing like a little snack
to add to the fun
and your neighbors will love you
what do you say we go through the situation again
the right way
the way that's successful with brunettes
that's more like it
you walk on the curb side at all times
or on her left
and when you part company
or meet a lady
a salute is the proper greeting or farewell
it's the same thing is tipping your hat when you're in civilian clothes
believe me, the brunette is impressed
that's right, ladies first
it's a good rule most of the time
and logical if you consider that the reason
is to make things easier for the lady
now here's one of those situations where the lady doesn't go first
the reason you go first is to make things easier for her
to open the door and assist her in getting out of the automobile
it makes sense
just as most gentlemanly traditions do
right, its her decision on where to sit, not yours
if you want to make a good impression
be considerate of the other person adjust your preferences to hers
and if you feel you must nibble on something during the show
at least do it quietly
out of consideration for your neighbors
well, you're squared away on
how to succeed in restaurants and theaters
let's take another situation
a small gathering in a home
or officer's club
uh oh... i have a feeling we're going to see anything but
the right way to do things
anyway the necessity for making and acknowledging introductions occurs frequently
it should be done correctly
but I wouldn't bet on it in this case
Mrs. Ruer
I'd like you to meet Mary Jackson and Midshipman Williams. A perfect introduction
man presented to lady. looks as though he's going to ring her hand off, doesn't it?
and who knows whether she wanted to shake hands or not
of course she had no choice his hand was out quicker than a waiters in a
nightclub
oh hello there
I'd like for these good looking women to meet you. Mary, this is Mr. Prin, Mr. Prin, this is Mary
how do you do? Good evening, Mary
Mrs. Childs, Mrs. Ruer, I'd like to have you shake hands with the commander
Mrs. Childs, Mrs. Ruer
ugh
its almost unbelievable, isn't it?
this young man puts bad manners back-to-back
first he calls a senior officer Mister, instead of by his rank
he still doesn't get on his feet
and he presents the ladies to the commander instead of vice versa
and I do believe he was going to ignore the two ladies completely
if it hadn't been for the commander
well, we better run through the whole thing again the right way because you do
want to be successful with those brunettes, right?
We have three children. Three children?
How old are they? 22, 19, and ... Excuse me
Mrs. Ruer, I'd like you to meet Mary Jackson and Midshipman Brown
How do you do, Mary? How do you do, Mrs. Ruer? How do you do?
Jack is in your husband's battalion
Oh, good evening, Commander Good evening
Mrs. Childs, Mrs. Ruer, Miss Jackson
this is Commander Prim How do you do?
I believe he was aboard the Consolation when your husband was, Mrs. Childs
that's all you succeed in being a gentleman
and impress brunettes
wait until a lady offers her hand
and shake it briefly
firm, but not crushing
you get on your feet for a lady
or your a senior in rank or age
as a matter of fact it's good manners to acknowledge of introduction to anybody
by rising
perfect, the senior officer addressed by his rank
you're on your feet
and the man is presented to the ladies
a good way to remember this is to mention the names of the ladies or senior
officers first in the introduction
in a case of introducing one person to a group
just follow a simple practice
the single person is introduced to the group
if this group had been larger you would have said
this is commander Prim
then ticked off the names of each member of the group
Nice to meet you
How do you do?
Alright
let's consider a more formal situation the receiving line
it looks as though we're going to get a lesson in how not to succeed in being
a gentleman
let's see how it goes
Hi, I'm Charlie Williams, how are you doing?
Mrs. Kaufman, may I present Midshipman Williams?
Mrs. Kaufman, brilliant, nice party. Glad you invited us. Midshipman Williams
Oh hello there admiral, how are ya? Nice party.
Nice to see you
Oh say, weren't you on the on the Salmon if my memory serves me correctly during the Korean War?
The hell I was, Mr. Williams
he's making points with the admiral
but what about the girl?
he went through the line without even thinking about her
she may as well as come alone
i wouldn't give him much hope for any success with her
other than that
what do you think about the rest of his behavior?
more important still
how do you think those people feel?
let's take this situation again the right way
you'll note that the young lady does not hold your arm
that is correct
and you walk on her left
as you near the line
allow her to move ahead
no handshaking with the aid or escort
however the first person in line maybe the host or hostess at times
so if the hand is offered
take it of course
that's a very simple rule
just wait until the other person offers to shake hands
Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Kaufman
Midshipman
Miss Jackson
this is the way to go through a receiving line
if an aid or a dance chairman or some similar person heads up the line
you do not shake hands
further, as in all handshaking situations
you wait for ladies and seniors
to extend their hands before you shake hands
your date precedes you in line
as usual it's ladies first
and you move through the line quickly
with no stops for conversation
this just isn't the time or the place to be talkative
your remarks maybe how do you do sir
Good evening, sir
or similar brief or
courteous comments
after the line
well, let's take a look
here's a beautiful way to succeed with brunettes at a dance, at a party
wherever you may go
leave her to shift for herself occasionally
she'll appreciate you all the more when you do return
heh, sure she will
when you are with her
be affectionate
show her and the other people present just how much you care for her. She'll love it
if she happens to be an exhibitionist
and for goodness sake
don't let anything or anybody spoil your fun, and
don't get stuck being a nursemaid for somebody else's date
let him worry about her
a good way to make an impression
is hold your partner tightly, moving all over the dance floor, she'll love it
want to dance all night with you
Shall we rest for awhile? I feel as though I'm coming down with a cold or something. Maybe you could take me home
and then there's the right way to do things
make sure your date has a good time
meets and dances with your friends
at other times your place is with her
be considerate
that's your main obligation
and if another young lady is left alone for some reason standby until her escort
appears
consideration for others, kindness
this being a gentleman
dancing. this is good duty, no question about that
enjoy, but be in good taste
show respect for your date and her reputation reputation
and she will respect you
success with brunettes or blondes
or just about anybody
is built upon respect
and being a gentleman
is to command respect
how to succeed with brunettes
be a gentleman