Most boys do not understand girls. It is a given fact. As complex human beings, females will never be fully understood by the opposite sex. Some boys at our age think that they have already learned everything there is about girls. Too bad, they are all wrong. The following are several things that boys should think about when approaching, talking to or even thinking of a girl.
Do not lie. Girls always find out, especially if it is a lie that makes you seem macho or "the man," such as saying you were late because you were busy talking to a girl. Those are almost always suspicious.
Saying something is not the same as doing something. Do not just say charming things such as, "You are so beautifu" or "You are amazing" to make things better. Do something to make it better. Putting words into action makes everything more special, memorable, personal, and real.
It is not always PMS or "that time of the month" when girls get cranky. Do not blame the irritation on natural bodily functions. There are thousands of other reasons why girls get cranky, such as stress or the stupid behavior of boys. Also, do not ever say or do anything that will trigger our crankiness while experiencing PMS. Boys will never know how it feels, so do not complain.
Do not argue with girls. They will always win in the end because of their hard-headedness.
Apologize to a girl if you are wrong or have done something wrong. Apologize even if you are not wrong. It makes girls feel great, intelligent and in control.
There are several things that are impressive and cool to your guy friends, but they do not have the same effect with girls, such as: burps, farts, other disgusting body noises, cars, monster trucks, and how hot other girls are.
Girls love surprises! Surprises do not even have to be big. It is the thought that counts. A tiny gift, such as a letter, can make a girl swoon.
The biggest thing is to remember that girls are always right no matter what. ALWAYS!
Diane Tran is a student at Garden Grove High School.
