Women overlook a lot of faults, but never an untrustworthy man. Third, become a good listener. Once a prospect gets to know you, expect a detailed autobiography. Fourth, tolerate loquacity as a virtue, because a reticent woman may have a cabinet stocked with unpleasant skeletons. And fifth, dine at the local eatery rather than at a fancy restaurant.
Informality counts here.
Joe's confidence grows with each page, and he finishes the manual in one sitting. For the next three months he dates a variety of women, none who consider him mate-bait. Finally Joe meets Emma Readyfor, a lady not unlike his own profile. With the manual's advice now second-nature to him, all goes well. And, as predicted, Emma opens up on the fifth date.