Comments on: How to Exit a Room Like a Man

By: Jackson

Jackson — Fri, 03 May 2013 15:58:23 +0000

Agreed, Mike. Momentum is a great word here. One or two bad decisions with body language can make all the difference. These subtle nuances in our social interactions seem petty but are quite telling of our culture at large.

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:53:30 +0000

Ah man, the dreaded early exit. I like the idea about just standing up rather than fidgeting in your seat waiting for the right moment. That momentum alone is enough to make a graceful exit.

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To those of you that are male, we salute you! — Thu, 06 May 2010 22:00:36 +0000

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By: Drew

Drew — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 02:55:05 +0000

@ everyone who is concerned as to kissing other men:

I recently returned from Argentina, where it is extremely normal for men to exchange kisses on the cheek. This is usually coupled with a one-armed hug or a simple handshake. They are also comfortable putting arms on friends’ shoulders and being more touchy with communication. The catch is that this culture is very machismo, with arrogance and ego flowing quite freely. You would naturally think their machismo would match that of the more “privatized” machismo of the U.S., where people need their personal space.

And Europeans around the Mediterranean are generally similar in “touchiness” amongst men. Honestly, these dudes don’t give a shit about being touched by others, since it’s a way for friends to show that they care about each other.

It’s not gay unless balls touch. Or you make eye contact. Ha.

By: chris bartlett

chris bartlett — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:21:22 +0000

I never like to bullshit to much when its time to leave. I find those friends I need to say a personal goodbye too. Explain the reason, normally personal. “Dude, do you know how early I need to get up tomorrow?”

And head to the door, Sometimes i will have an exit line ready.. “Sorry I need to run, but my 24 hour deodorant just ran out”. While they laugh I make my exit.

By: Zygarch

Zygarch — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:37:35 +0000

@The Oleus,
re: “If you are truly a man…”

How ’bout, “If you are at all comfortable in your own skin…” or “If you have a shred of self-possession…”?

This has nothing to do with gender, but everything to do with not letting others cross your inalienable boundaries!

By: The Oleus

The Oleus — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:22:28 +0000

I don’t see why one should be so concerned about what one’s acquaintances or fellow party goers think of him, especially when the time to end an evening comes. If you are truly a man, this won’t bother you at all, and you won’t feel the need to stay and make excuses. Simply stand, look your host in the eye and tell them that you must leave, shake hands, and don’t be shy about leaving a little rubber on the road surface as you leave.

By: Expat

Expat — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:38:12 +0000

I have to say, I am awfully amused by these Europeans who are offended at someone making a generalization about Europeans. I’m an American who’s been living in Europe for more than ten years and hardly a week goes by that I don’t hear a European telling me something that all Americans do. As if all American are exactly alike! Don’t be so sensitive when the tables are turned my friends.

By: Tyler

Tyler — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:13:04 +0000

Ok, but how do you get someone else to leave your place just as charmingly? Some people linger, and it isn’t very polite to just throw them out. What about the doorway talker?

By: Sgnr. Hannard

Sgnr. Hannard — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:14:59 +0000

As a European myself I’ll just echo the umbridge that’s taken at the *countries* of Europe being referred to as “regions”, leading to huge underestimation of the enormous diversity of culture within the continent. It’s as absurd as expecting the same behaviour from a Texan rancher as from a New York businessman, but even more so because at least those two speak the same language (heheh, more or less). And also the sentiment that it’s not really common for European men to kiss each other on greeting. I’ve spent a lot of time in the UK, France, Italy, Spain, Germany and Holland and have never once been faced with an air kiss by anyone except the occasional middle class British woman, usually ones who are in showbiz.

Other than that, I thought it was a great article. I’d like to see Coffee Zombie’s questions answered though, too.