You never know when you are going to run into an English major. Besides, you really only need to know a few good books well to reference them in conversation. You could always rely on Cliff's Notes, but they don't look as nice on the shelf. Then you could bring leftovers from your lavish feast into the office for lunch. Women will pick up on comments like that.
Women are easy to lure.
If your desk happens to be on her way to the ladies room, display items that might catch a feminine eye. Rick Springfield and a Flock of Seagulls are perennial chat starters. She also writes Talk About , a daily newsletter that covers heated debates on the site. All rights reserved.