HERE ARE THE RULES

FIVE TIPS FOR MAKING A GOOD FIRST IMPRESSION:

#1.) EYE CONTACT. If you're trying to show someone you're interested, hold your eye contact a second or two longer than you would with anyone else. Or here's another move: Try making eye contact, looking away, and then looking back.

#2.) BODY LANGUAGE. Body language plays a big role in how others see you, especially in the first few seconds you meet someone. The key to looking approachable is simple: don't cross your arms, and make sure your shoulders are relaxed and back.

#3.) ATTITUDE. Adjust your attitude so that you have a positive mindset. If you're feeling negative, or thinking negative thoughts, that negativity will come out in one way or another in your body language, even if it's unconscious.

-Before you head into a new social situation, try to get into a good mood. Play upbeat music, or whatever you listen to that makes you happy, and tell yourself you're going to have a good time.

#4.) DON'T FIDGET. In general, people who appear calm, cool and collected are more likely to make a better first impression. Try to identify YOUR particular mannerisms . . . like twisting your hair or biting your nails . . . and keep them in check.

#5.) RECOVER. Despite our intentions, we all make mistakes sometimes. If you know you've made a bad first impression, you CAN undo the damage. Just show some self-awareness of what you did wrong during your first meeting.

--So if you were initially short or distracted with someone, explain why, and make an extra effort to listen and interact the second time around. (Happen Magazine)

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***FOUR PICKUP RULES WOMEN WANT MEN TO KNOW***

Some of you guys out there are better at picking up women than others. But I'm about to ruin your secret: It's NOT because you're better looking, smarter, or have more money. It's because you're CONFIDENT and PERSISTENT.

--Here are four other pickup rules women want men to know . . .

#1.) MAKE EYE CONTACT BEFORE YOU WALK OVER. It'll tell you if she's interested or not. If she doesn't look away . . . or if she smiles THEN looks away . . . you've got a shot. But if she avoids eye contact completely, your chances are slim.

#2.) DON'T HIT ON HER FRIENDS. Hitting on more than one woman at a time is usually a deal-breaker. To pick up any woman, you need to make her feel special. And that won't happen if you're slobbering over her friends at the same time.

#3.) DON'T USE PRE-PACKAGED PICKUP LINES. Using a cliché pickup line will do one of two things: It will either make you look like you're trying TOO HARD, or it will make you seem inexperienced . . . which is even worse.

--And there's the very real possibility that she'll assume you're a total jerk.

#4.) KNOW WHEN TO WALK AWAY. Watch her body language. Is she making eye contact? Does she seem bored by what you're saying? If you've given it your best shot and she's STILL not interested, just cut your losses and move on.

--And even if she DOES seem interested, you shouldn't overstay your welcome. If you leave the conversation on a high note, you'll leave her wanting more. (AskMen.com)