Today was (in our tradition) to shower all the attention to the soon to be bride. For those who do not know, in the Bangladeshi culture we have this event - spanning two days - called the gaye holud. Here's what it actually is: Gaye Holud
It pretty much takes place a couple of days before the actual wedding and reception. Today was simply for the bride. We have somewhat of a first meeting with the bride's side of the family since we are from the groom's. Didn't really dress up as glamorous, but people couldn't help themselves but to turn their heads from time to time to check me out. It's by 'first-hand' eye contact. Once you get caught...well, you're caught. The food was nothing to brag about and to be completely honest, there were no single attractive women. What grade did I give tonight? C+. And that is only because my cousins and I were acting like fools throughout the entire evening. Don't worry I will be posting up pictures and even videos to see how at the age of 25 (almost 26), I can still act a fool...with style. (To Be Continued...)
~ Ladies First ~
The whole uniform hairdo should be tossed out the window. I understand that the bride's maids and so on have similar or exact dresses, but ladies, that doesn't mean do the same with your hair. Your hairdo/hair and accessories separates you from the rest. It's what makes you more attractive than the others. Not unless your friend or family member is a "bridezilla", you have no excuse for not giving some effort into fixing your hair different from the other lovely ladies in the group. And I will repeat it again and again, lay off the make-up! Your skin takes a beating from the winter cold as it is, do not make it worse by trying too hard.
- Gentleman Tip of the Day -
Glancing is one thing. To actually stare is plain rude; to a certain point, just plain creepy. All the men I saw tonight gawking at women was just disgusting. Exchanging glances with a stranger is fine to a certain point. Exchanging glances turn into exchanging fair words, then to exchanging numbers. There is nothing wrong with that but gentlemen, there is a proper procedure for such things.
- Do not stalk the poor girl. Hovering around her is just disturbing.
- If there is one attractive young lady, it does not mean she is surrounded by other attractive women. Keep your distance. The whole theory that beautiful women tend to be with other beautiful women does not exist at weddings. It's mainly a family affair.
- If you are about approach the young lady, make light conversation. Do not compliment her. Instead, entertain her with some humor. Keep it PG, gentleman.
- Before trying to bust a Wedding Crashers, try to find out if she is actually single. I have seen too many guys make the mistake of thinking with their "you know what" rather than their mind. Control your lust until you are 100% sure she has no baggage. Remember the "Stage 5: Clinger"?
- Weddings are the perfect place to show your gentlemanly side. You know: Holding the door for a lady, pulling out a seat for her, getting up when a lady arrives at a table or leaves, etc. You show this genuine side of you and I guarantee you will have the ladies flocking...both single and taken. But of course, as a gentleman, stay away from the ones who aren't single. Trying to be a playboy is out of the question.
That's all for now. Got to get some rest, the cold has finally gotten to me, but trying to make a quick recovery. The real events will take place later in the week; hopefully, I'll be 100% by then. Stay stylish, people!
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