1. Assume she is sixteen. Even if she looks thirty five, you must at all times act as if she is sixteen, naive and a little bit scared.

2. Find out her name before you approach her. Make sure it’s her real name, not just a nickname. Then walk over and say hello ________ . I saw you and knew we were meant to be together. My name is __________ . (Here, give her your Punk Rock nickname, even if you have to make one up on the spot. Later in the night you can tell her your real name to show how much you trust her.)

3. Sit or stand facing her. Take her right hand with your left, look deep into her eyes and say “ I can tell you’ve been hurt before” Using your right hand, gently touch her left cheek and say “but I’LL never hurt you” . Practice this in the mirror until you can do it without laughing. Make sure your gaze is loving and sincere.

4. When she asks you what you’re planning on doing with the rest of your life, look at the ground and then quickly up at her and say “ I’ve never really thought about it. I’ve always known I’d be dead before I hit 26". Turn your head and gaze off into the distance so she is looking at your noble profile. Try not to blink, so your eyes will water and it will look like you’re going to cry.

5. When she says that no, she does not want to go home with you, give her a penetrating glance and say “Why not? Are you AFRAID?”

6. Tell her early on that you never, ever cry. That way, whenever she tries to stand up for herself, you can burst into tears and point out that you are crying, which you never, ever do.