90% of us can usually tell when a girl is not interested, but then there’s that 10%. The ones that just keep pushing, against all odds, like its Rocky VII and in the end they will prevail.  Somehow these types think that the more drinks they buy and pester the girl with, eventually they will have to fold and magically say yes. Gentlemen, women are not like buying stock or owning companies. You don’t keep throwing money into a bankrupt company do you? Here are 5 tips for that 10% out there, to save money, time, and some god damn dignity.

1. No means no : For some reason men have started to believe that if a woman says no to something, it really  means “yes”, she just doesn’t want to admit it. If you believe this, your an idiot – We have speech and the English language for a reason. Except in certain situations cough * bed* cough, no generally means no.
2. If she’s busy four Saturdays in a row, stop asking: There’s always that one cocky guy at the bar, asking “well what about the Saturday after that?” If she’s busy for more then two dates, she’s going to be eternally busy, especially if you keep asking. Honestly, if she truly is busy, she will offer a time when she’s not, to work around her plans. Otherwise, please, stop looking like an asshole.
3. She rolls her eyes: The eye roll is equivalent to a kick in the nuts; there is nothing good about it. Eye rolling generally means she thinks you’re cheesy, boring, uninteresting, or generally just doesn’t like you. Not only do you look stupid in front of her, but other people notice you, making you look like a clown. And unless your actually funny, no one likes a bar clown.
4. She doesn’t laugh at any of your jokes – When a girl is into you, she laughs at all your jokes, even the shitty ones. I’ve seen girls laugh at serious statements I’ve made, just because they were attracted to me (or really stupid). Generally, if she doesn’t laugh at anything you say you either aren’t funny (which sucks) or she’s not attracted to you (which sucks).
5. She keeps a distance from you – You know it’s bad when you move in to sit next to her, and she leans back. Or even worse, moves her chair back a foot or two. I mean this is the most direct body language anyone can give you. You see an ugly hobo sit next to you on the subway, you move away. You see an old enemy of yours, you keep your distance. You see that dude in the elevator you’re avoiding at work, you take the stairs. You get the point. If you don’t pick up on her physical distancing, go move back into your mommy’s house- you still have much to learn.

You just broke up with your ex. You’re out of shape, unmotivated, depressed, and can’t seem to get off the couch from watching Seinfeld reruns. We all know the best way to get over that big, long-term breakup is to go out there and meet other women, which can be tough when you’ve been all Romeo and Juliet for the past year.

If you’re feeling rusty, unconfident, or you’re just a frustrated virgin, The Game by Neil Strauss will probably replace the Bible as the most important book in your life. In his book, Strauss documents his discovery of a secret society of pickup artists (now, not secret at all), and his transformation from a scrawny deflated erection of a man to a Casanova. Through his transformational story, Strauss makes sure to drop in tips and strategies for you to learn to seduce. These aren’t the usual crappy tips you read on the internet like “have strong eye contact” and “dress well” but once understood and harnessed, The Game equips you with social dynamite. For instance, one of the most powerful (and controversial) ideas is the use of the “neg”, which is a playful backhanded compliment directed towards your target (desired woman) to grab her attention. Now, don’t start going out verbally harassing all the beautiful women around, that’s not what the neg is about. The neg is about a playful remark such as “nice hair… is it real?” to demonstrate that you are unaffected by her beauty. These beautiful women hear generic compliments so often in bars that when someone comes over and seems unaffected by her looks, and actually teases her, it completely turns the tables. She’s thinking “Why is he not begging for my attention?” Aha! Now she is interested in you. It’s a fine line to walk, but basically, tease the girl like a playful older brother (in MODERATION) and watch her beg for your attention. This is just one of the many tips The Game gives you that completely alters how one looks at the dating world.

The book goes down smooth, and after the first chapter, you too will be seduced by Strauss. His self described exploits are so cinematic and well described, it’s like you are living in the Hollywood hills with him picking out which woman to bed. I can assure you, if you are trying to get a jumpstart on your singles life again, or just trying to get that extra edge in the clubs, The Game is like steroids for your social skills – minus the decreased testicular size, baldness, increased aggression and infertility.