Picking Up 101: Raising the Bar

Ever found yourself checking out the hot girl sitting at the bar with you? Sure you have. Ever been introduced to her fake boyfriend the second you try to sweet-talk her? Probably. And, upon rejection, ever felt completely deflated? My advice: Don’t get discouraged. Women, for the most part, do … Read More

Great Date Suggestions

This week, your friends at XYYC bring you the first in a series of date suggestions around Calgary. Each has been carefully approved by a genuine woman, as an event that would prolong the evening. Go get ’em, tiger! For Thrills: Thrill seekers should try North America’s fastest zip-line, “The … Read More

Getting Around Those Tough Questions

There are certain questions that women ask but don’t really want to know the answer to. Your job? Answer such questions as diplomatically as possible. Lie if you have to. The other Friday I went on a date with a charming bartender. After a couple of drinks, he said I … Read More

Toronto’s Outdoor Rinks

  Skating outdoors: as Canadian as paintings of wooly habitants peeling cooled maple taffy from lumps of snow. Not that you need snow for skating outdoors here: Toronto has more artificially cooled outdoor rinks than any city in the world. (So maybe Rome’s not seething with jealousy but you know … Read More

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