The Lost Art of Being Polite

Though Mystery advises men to “neg” girls to build attraction (ie. make fun of them a little bit), I still think that being polite goes a long way–ain’t nothing wrong with being a gentleman!

And on those rainy days when everyone’s umbrellas are bumping in the air as people hustle bustle down the sidewalks, show the world how polite you are by clearing the air space with the Polite Umbrella.

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Tailored Suits at Thin Prices

[$443, Thick As Thieves]

We all know that a well-fitted suit is a tool of attraction, but an ill-fitted suit could mean your demise as you drown in a a sea of excess fabric, held down by wide lapels, boxy shoulders, and long sleeves.

Of course, a custom-tailored suit would cost a good amount of moola. Thankfully, Thick As Thieves suits don’t cost much more than a suit you’d pick up at the mall:

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Reel in the Fishies, You Horny Devil, You

[$85, COTO]

As the saying goes, “there are plenty of fish in the sea.” And this is true. However, there are also plenty of fishermen in the sea, way more than there are fish. You’re going to need a tool in your tackle box that separates you from the rest, like these fishing-inspired COTO cufflinks–the perfect bait for catching all the cute little fishies! It’ll leave them wondering what else is in your tackle box.

Or, if you really want to cut to the chase, you can wear your horniness on your sleeve:

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Read All About It

[Delvaux]

Nothing like a guy with a schnazzy briefcase. There’s also nothing quite like a guy that still reads the morning paper!

With this classy briefcase from Belgian handbag makers Delvaux, you’re sure to impress the pretty lady reading The New York Times on your morning commute. 

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You are a Freak of Nature. Or are you?

[$220, Watchismo]

Are you a Jekyll or Hyde in the dating scene? Romantic or freaky deaky?

Send mixed signals with this new watch from Diesel, aptly titled the Freak of Nature.

This watch literally combines two watches (and two different straps too) to form one
schizophrenic watch. And for when you don’t want to seem too off balance, it’s also available in a slightly more subdued black and silver colorway:

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I Sleep, I Snooze, iTalk

[$50, Neutrano]

Trust me, you don’t want to annoy unexpected “overnight guests” with your unyielding alarm clock. This can be a dealbreaker for that special, random person you meet that decides to come home with you. 

But no alarm clock is a match against the power of your words. Or at least this iTalk alarm clock isn’t, since it utilizes voice recognition technology and all. 

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Old School, Meet New School

Thick, plastic frames? Check.
Thick, wooden frames? Check.
Thick, titanium frames? Check.

Turn heads toward your head with MOSCOT’s Titanium series. These titanium versions of MOSCOT’s classics will separate you from the rest of the hip kids in thick-rimmed glasses while still retaining that retro sensibility:

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A Well-Rounded Tie

[$120, COTO]

The skinny tie isn’t quite the edgy, eye-catching fashion choice it once was. In fact, it’s kind of become the norm now.

If you really want to get the ladies’ attention and incite double-takes wherever you go, pick up a rounded tie for yourself. COTO makes classy, handsewn rounded ties from high-quality fabrics in a variety of colors and styles:

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iPod Flirting, Part 2

[$30, The Tinbot]

The intrigue of iPod flirting has just been bumped up a notch. This tin iPod case works on many levels. 

1. It keeps your iPod safe. Having a functional iPod is important for iPod flirting.
2. The beautiful stranger in the subway seat next to you will love the adorable artwork courtesy of Parra.
3. It raises the question: What lies behind the door (literally and figuratively)?

Not to mention that these are collectors items and won’t be reproduced once they are sold out.

If you really want to customize the message to your iPod flirtee/flirter receives, order a blank white iPod tin to design yourself:

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Happy Hour: First Aid Lounge

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A surface to mix your cocktails, room for your array of highball and martini glasses, and a set of included bar tools,  the Melli Compact Lounge is about as James Bond debonaire as you can get without a fully-stocked bar in your home.

This is a far more impressive first aid kit when you invite that special friend of yours over for drinks than ones containing antiseptic spray and gauze (though you may need some bandages for the potential rug burn once your date lays eyes on this beaut’). 

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