Rules - a Refresher

A number of weeks ago, and try as I might I can't remember how many weeks ago it was, I had a phone call from the friend of my ex. During the conversation this person asked me how my social life was progressing and I mentioned that I was meeting a few locals around and about and they seemed friendly enough, reminded him that these things take time but wasn't quite prepared for the next question - "No, I mean how is your social life?" The only interpretation was that he wanted to know if I'd shagged anyone since the split - quite frankly - that's not a question he should be asking, and you can all put that down in your book of rules. Thanks

Flirting

The topic of flirting came up recently with someone online. For him, flirting is exclusively reserved for those he wants to have "relations" with - I take the broader definition of the word. Flirting is fantastic, amazing, the sole of exsistence, but for me it isn't about getting the person into bed, in fact, when that's my goal I'll tend to be much more direct about it - "fancy a shag?"

I flirt with women constantly, mostly to amuse myself (a common theme in the "why I do things" list), but sometimes to get things I want. An example is, say, my flight is delayed, and I want to see if I can either get on an earlier flight or get something out of it to my advantage, whoever is behind the counter I'll flirt with, I'll stroke their ego, I'll make them feel like they're completely appreciated in their efforts. Now a hardened professional will spot it a mile off - but in this day and age, most people are most likely to try the "explosive response" of yelling and being the squeaky wheel.

My flirting with heterosexual men is much more subtle, it tends to be those who I am subordinate to, where I'll put an idea in their minds and make them think it's their idea. It should be noted, this doesn't get me anywhere at work, but it does amuse me.

Go out and flirt people, make your neighbour feel good.

Tattoos and Projects

Does everyone in the world have a tattoo apart from me? I look around and I find it more and more difficult to find someone without a tattoo somewhere, are we becoming more and more tribal in this global village?

On an unrelated note, I think I'm happiest when I have a friend in need that I can be around to support.