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There are many ways to make an impact on somebody and not all are successful. It seems that life is like a string of X-Factor auditions – sometimes you can hit the right note, whereas on other occasions you end up looking and sounding like something from a 1960s Disaster Movie. It goes without saying that if your actions end up with your partner in hospital it won’t be just Simon Cowell giving you a hard time.
>> >The four Ps of impressing a girl without driving like a lunatic.
For years we’ve been force fed the classic image of James Dean and the Fonz impressing women by driving recklessly. But just like faded jeans and men’s hairspray, these images are outdated. The increase in traffic since the 1960s means that showing off in cars no longer appeals to the opposite sex. So how do you impress the girls in the twenty-first century?
Picky – According to studies on speed dating, half of all women make their minds up within thirty seconds of meeting a man whether he is potential boyfriend material. However, this doesn’t mean you have to drive as far as you can in that thirty seconds. Chat up lines that encourage your date to talk about themselves in an unusual and quirky way, such as, “If you were a character on Friends/Hollyoaks/Heroes (just don’t use Star Trek), who would you be?” are the best. Stay clear of, “Did it hurt when you fell from heaven?”
Pay attention – By all accounts the best way to win a woman’s heart is to simply keep quiet and let her do most of the talking, making the odd appreciative noise to let her know that you are interested. This is a far cry from showing how fast you can drive around the Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Presents – Other ways to impress the opposite sex are simple things, such as calling if you’re going to be late and brushing your teeth often. Also guaranteeing you get her the perfect birthday present by asking her friends what she wants will get you bonus points, which is especially good if her mate is a sales assistant for a lingerie firm.
Pukka! – Finally, cooking dinner works a treat, with the key being to make something that looks difficult but is actually very easy. If Jamie Oliver can get away with it then so can you.
>> The three Cs of impressing a boy without driving like a lunatic.
Women have long been seen as inferior drivers even though females are involved in fewer and less severe accidents. Impressing a man with your driving skills may seem like a lost cause, but there are ways that you can appeal to the opposite sex in a way that will also make him appreciate your ability behind the wheel.
Confident – Men like a woman with confidence, so driving with self belief will work wonders. A good understanding of your own ability will help as well as understanding the capabilities of your car.
Conscious – Playing the dumb bimbo will appeal to a certain man, but would you really want him? Driving like an airhead is likely to put him off ever letting you take him anywhere again, which will seriously limit your options when going out. And don’t get caught staring at the Ford in front just because it has Focus written on the back.
Controlled – Drinking to excess is not going to impress any man, and it can put you in situations where you can become vulnerable. Stay in control of your situation, wherever you are, and you will gain a lot more respect.
>> > HOW LIKELY IS IT THAT I WILL DIE IN A ROAD COLLISION?
Accidents are the greatest single threat to life for children and young people in the UK – across England they contribute to 10,000 deaths a year. In 2006 there were 258,404 road accident casualties, 3,172 of which were fatal (Road Casualties Great Britain: 2006, Annual Report DfT).
Road accidents are the most common form of accidental death in males and every day two young drivers are killed on Britain’s roads. What’s stopping you from being one of those two?
