Women are unpredictable beings , and even a thought about first date makes majority of men tremble either from agitation, or from fear of being unfit, or both. What line of behavior one should take? Being like a medieval chevalier, confident and benevolent master of his fiefdom, or like a man appreciating the liberties of modern society, who is treating his lady as an equal? Where is this thin line which divides goodness from awkwardness, attraction from repulsion? Here are seven useful tips, which I would like to share with you: Tip 1: Plan everything ahead. All elements of your date program (yes, program), must be well thought. Moreover, it is better to have two options for her choice , just in case if she do not want to go with you to A, offer her to go to B. Rely on what you know about her: if you met her online, then knowing her profile and her own words from your online exchange will guide you. Still, remember that she has never seen you before, so dont try to freak her out: meeting in remote parks, cemeteries (even historical) and abandoned warehouses must be out of question. The meeting place must be nice, cozy and reasonably crowded. Museum (or something similar) would be a good choice, you will be surrounded by beautiful objects and you will have a decent chance to talk. From there you can offer next stop at a restaurant, or wherever you have planned the next stop. Tip 2. By no means do not get late. According to modern psychology an opinion about person is formed over the first 15 seconds of a meeting. Do not let her to spend these 15 seconds just dully waiting for you. Women hate when someone makes them wait (I made this rhythmic by a coincidence, but it is still a great truth about women). No, you do not want her to stay there and think about those million useful things , which she could do instead of waiting for you. So, just do not be late, period. Tip 3: Your appearance must be perfect. Perhaps you can figure this out without my tips, but, I hope, you will be OK if I will just confirm it: yes, you should look like you just came from a probe for a front cover of Esquire (if they would ever published a man on their front cover). Well, Entertainment Weekly, or whatever, you have got the point. Rest assured that before the meeting with you she spent several hours before the mirror as if she was preparing for such probe, so you better be a good match to her. She will be expecting this from you and this is what will take some fraction of those 15 seconds , which I have mentioned earlier. So you better be perfect in your flawless clothes and shiny shoes, these simple (almost silly) things will help you to win those 15 seconds. Tip 4: Flowers and Flowers only! Rings of pearls (better saltwater), diamonds and everything made out of gold is what 98% of women want to get from you, but do not make this to happen on the first date. Just keep this in mind for the future. On the first date bring her one red rose (or, maybe a dozen, but not overdo it); so she will know that the man she just met has a great taste and is worth (hopefully) to be seen again. Tip 5: Be a real gent. Make her feel that traditions of old chivalry are still alive. Open a door before her, pull a chair from under a table for her, drop yourself into a puddle, so she could step on you and not to soil her genuine Prada shoes. Well, perhaps the latter is an extra, but you have got an idea. Even hard core feminist will appreciate such attention. Oh , well, I almost forgot: always help her to put her coat on (if there will be an occasion for that) this is an extra chance to hug her slightly, which might pave you a way in a right direction. Tip 6: Compliments and more compliments. Women love them. First sentence after your initial greetings must be: You look great! (Fantastic, gorgeous, terrific ). And keep this tone for the rest of the evening: your effort will be appreciated! Tip 7. Listen more than talk. There is no doubt that she is curious about you and there is a plenty of things which she wants to find out. However, it is very likely that even more she wants to tell you about herself. So do not disappoint her, let her speak and help her. Simple nodding from your side will not be enough: keep saying briefly: Yes; Sure, How interesting; Is that right?, etc. Eventually there will be your turn to speak, find some way to return the ball to her field, and while it is still in your hands , by no means mention your past loves, problems at work or with your health and any religious issues. Find the topic of mutual interest and let her develop it. Your good sense of humor will be a big plus. And just keep in mind that you need to save a lot for talking at your next date with her, which will surely happen if you would follow these simple tips. Author's Resource Box Des has one Ph.D. and one M.S., which are irrelevant to the major subject of his writing: relationships, personals and dating. To contact Des, see his other articles andor access collection of e-books and other materials on online dating, finding your true love online, writing personal ads, meeting single people and keeping strong relationships, or just for internet dating, visit Orbiana Internet Dating Depot .Article Source: Common Knee Problems June 23 , 2012 | Author: geraldinewang999 | Posted in Health & Fitness
What are some of the common knee problems?


Osteoarthritis of the knee in various degrees and severity forms the bulk of the cases. Meniscus tears, either due to degeneration or trauma as a result of sports injuries, come next. Another common injury, especially among soccer players, is torn anterior cruciate ligament, one of the four major ligaments of the knee.


Why do knee problems occur?


Degenerative conditions are more common in individuals with mal-aligned knee joint and patella, or the kneecap. They usually affect patie