Spring Break
Sex & the Cigar
The morning after
Tina Fookmi and Scarlet Glory-Hole
Issue date: 10/9/08 Section: Editorial/Opinion
10/09/08 - Dear Sex & the Cigar,
OK. So this is awkward. I'm a freshman and I kind of party a lot. I met this really cute guy at a party. I thought he was cute for the moment ... things changed. I woke up the next morning and ... well, there was NO graceful exit. To make things worse, I was naked, make-up smudged, twiddling my thumbs and wishing I had just gone home with my girlfriends. What the heck is a girl to do the morning after?!
- Awkward Turtle
Dear Awkward Turtle,
Eek. Tricky situation. Well, if the guy is cute, I always advocate a big smile and discreetly grabbing the gum you've stashed in your purse for such occasions. Let him talk first. Does he seem like he wants you to stay? Then wrap a blanket around your sinful self and get to know the guy. Physically, mentally ... anyone up for breakfast? Might wanna introduce yourself, too.
If he's an ugger and you're reeling from the six shots you took last night after challenging the "hottie" to a case race ... Well, that's a bit more difficult.
Depending on the day, quickly checking your cell phone and an "OMG I have to meet a friend for lunch!" can work wonders. Yeah, you might look like a bitch, but hey, you don't have to impress anyone. If he wants you to stay, politely telling him that "you don't normally do things like this" and "it's best if we just stay friends," will work, too. Granted, he will see right through it, but it's the thought that counts ...
On a side note ... next time you go out, work the buddy system. Girlfriends will mostly tell you if the guy you're going home with doesn't seem worth it or is bad news. Listen to them! Your girls are your best friends ... that extra four shots of tequila? Not so much.
Hope that helped!
- Tina Fookmi
Dear Awkward Turtle,
First thing you should know is that many drunken college students have woken up in this same situation. So chill and take a deep breath, your reputation is still salvageable.
OK. So this is awkward. I'm a freshman and I kind of party a lot. I met this really cute guy at a party. I thought he was cute for the moment ... things changed. I woke up the next morning and ... well, there was NO graceful exit. To make things worse, I was naked, make-up smudged, twiddling my thumbs and wishing I had just gone home with my girlfriends. What the heck is a girl to do the morning after?!
- Awkward Turtle
Dear Awkward Turtle,
Eek. Tricky situation. Well, if the guy is cute, I always advocate a big smile and discreetly grabbing the gum you've stashed in your purse for such occasions. Let him talk first. Does he seem like he wants you to stay? Then wrap a blanket around your sinful self and get to know the guy. Physically, mentally ... anyone up for breakfast? Might wanna introduce yourself, too.
If he's an ugger and you're reeling from the six shots you took last night after challenging the "hottie" to a case race ... Well, that's a bit more difficult.
Depending on the day, quickly checking your cell phone and an "OMG I have to meet a friend for lunch!" can work wonders. Yeah, you might look like a bitch, but hey, you don't have to impress anyone. If he wants you to stay, politely telling him that "you don't normally do things like this" and "it's best if we just stay friends," will work, too. Granted, he will see right through it, but it's the thought that counts ...
On a side note ... next time you go out, work the buddy system. Girlfriends will mostly tell you if the guy you're going home with doesn't seem worth it or is bad news. Listen to them! Your girls are your best friends ... that extra four shots of tequila? Not so much.
Hope that helped!
- Tina Fookmi
Dear Awkward Turtle,
First thing you should know is that many drunken college students have woken up in this same situation. So chill and take a deep breath, your reputation is still salvageable.
