College guys at college parties: sometimes they’re super charming and irresistible, other times they are alarmingly repulsive. Boys, if you’re trying to impress that cute collegiette on the sticky, sweaty frat dance floor here are your Dos and Don’ts.
Do’s:
Proper Dance Floor Etiquette
This should not even be notable behavior; it should be the standard procedure. I guess my hips DO lie because our amazing dance moves are not a free invitation to join in; but if you ask we may just say yes! Guys: there is nothing a girl loves more than a gentleman who makes polite small talk, realizes when it gets awkward, and proceeds to ask a girl to dance. This is not a new concept but it seems to have gone out of style; bring it back and you’ll be everyone’s dream date.
Looking Good (obvious, but often overlooked)
Do you know how long we spent trying to make this flannel and ripped jean combo look effortless? So long it’s stupid. Boys, we appreciate it when you put 15 minutes in to throw on shorts that you wouldn’t wear to the gym and a snappy button down. A clean shirt and combed hair will get you noticed.
(you don’t have to go full JT, but you get the jist)
Hospitality
Nothing makes us actually want to stay at your party like making us feel at home. Offering us a drink (and letting us watch you make it), is a great way to start. As it starts getting really cold (as it does here in Somerville), we’re gonna need someone to offer to take our giant puffy jackets so they don’t get coated in juice later. Plus, I heard drinks and coat racks were great conversation starters!
Even Britney approves
Don’ts:
Spray any drinks
Is this a wedding? Did you just win the Super Bowl, the Stanley Cup, or the Indy 500? No. Spending the night soaked in various beverages is not ideal. Please refrain from obnoxiously popping bottles. Drinks belongs in my mouth – not all over this cute new top that I trekked all the way to Mail Services for.
Kissing Without Asking
DFMO (dance floor make outs) can be super fun and liberating, but not when I blink twice and you’re kissing me. Boys, do us a favor: strike up a convo, and let us know you’re going in for it before planting a wet one on the Kylie Jenner lips that took me 30 minutes to perfect.Hogging the Table
We get it! You’re really good at launching ping pong balls into cups! Unless you’re showing me a sick behind the back, off the ceiling trick shot- please let me play some games too. Also- celeb shots do NOT count.