Let Me Rephrase That…

I like to think I’m a modern kind of chap for the most part. Sure, I’m quite traditional…sort of tweedy geek, I’ll stick with that description. I like cooking, I like clothes (I don’t really know anything about them, but I like them), I like flowers, I like fast cars, Land Rovers, guns, horses, dogs etc etc. I like to think I’m a nice mix.

Some chaps do the fast cars and guns things, some chaps do the cooking and clothes. But there’s one universal thing us chaps like, regardless what sort of things we also like. Let’s look:

I think that’s pretty accurate. Never underestimate the importance of baked goodies and cake. NEVER!

Yes, it would be very groovy if my girlfriend (this is hypothetical) gave me a new gadget or something, but if I was given a bowl of Joy The Baker’s Apple Crisp I would be a very very happy chappy. Sure, the gadget would last a long time but there’s nothing quite like the knowledge that your loved one has made something for you, and made something quite as awesome as something baked.

In How to Impress a Boy by Baking Joy says:

“Note:  If your particular boy doesn’t like baked goods… I’m afraid I don’t understand. He’s weird. I’d question his motives.”

She’s totally right. What sort of chap doesn’t like baked goods? This would and should raise suspicion (genuine medical reasons can be excused).

She also says:

“You know how boys… the good ones, at least… bring flowers to a first date? I think girls should bring brownies.”

But I have to be honest, I’d feel guilty if I had just bought flowers. Personally, I’d bring flowers but if the lass in question had brought brownies I’d feel the need to build something for her. Something I’d crafted at least. Unless, of course I had done the flower arrangement myself… which, thinking about it, I probably would’ve done. I did once get a certificate for flower arranging, be a shame not to use the skills. Notalotofpeopleknowthat.

But even so, for the normal chaps who have bought a bunch of flowers. Brownies > Flowers. Always. Fresh brownies smell better and taste much better too; roses are thorny.

Note: Don’t bring roses on a first date, by the way, unless they’re her favourite flower, but I don’t know many girls who say they are. Lilies and orchids are often popular but find out first.

Lastly:

But really… I think that boys like it best when you just throw on some tight jeans and a cute t-shirt.  No makeup. I’m also pretty sure that boys are happiest with a simple meal that involves steak, barbecue sauce, and warm chocolate chip cookies.

I can’t speak for other chaps but for me, yes. For sure. Personally, I like a girl who looks like she’s just come back from the stables or from taking the dog for walk on a windy day. No makeup, jeans, boots, woolly jumper and blustered hair. Yummy. Never underestimate the appeal of simplicity…

…and baked goodies and cake.

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