From: The Mafia Boss of New York

There was this real pretty girl who I was trying to get a date with for months. Finally, she agreed to go out with me for dinner. I felt like this was my big night. After some great conversation, drinks and a nice meal, the bill came. When I went to pull out my credit card, all of my stuff came flying out of my pocket, including a free drink card from a go-go bar that I had gone to the night before when I was out with the guys from the office. When my date tried to help me pick up all my stuff, she saw the go-go bar card. Needless to say, the rest of the night was a disaster. She never returned any of my phone calls or emails for a second date. I really blew it. How can I get her back?

First of all, if you knew you were having a date with a “potential girlfriend type,” you should have had all your bases covered: nicely pressed shirt and pants, clean car, and a shaven face all mean nothing if she knows you go to strip clubs. Most guys go to them, but they certainly don’t advertise it to their dates. Get a money clip. And next time, throw out the free drink pass from that go-go bar — don’t be cheap!