Mercedes Tahir / 23, New York, NY
People tell me i'm funny. I think it's true.


Mercedes Tahir's Profile Details

  • Hometown: Urban
  • Relationship status: Soul-Mates
  • Hair Color: Brunette
  • Level of education: College
  • Cash flow: Comfortable
  • Mode of transportation: Taxi
  • Work: Career
  • Current living situation: Significant Other
  • Outlook: Optimist
  • Politics: Democrat
  • Religion: No Thanks
  • Socialization: Outgoing
  • Intravenous temperature: Hot-Blooded
  • Time to get ready: More than 15 minutes
  • Intensity: Driven
  • Applicable stereotypes: Nerdy,Hipster,Arty
  • Makeup stance: Just a little
  • Hang Out: Neighborhood Bar
  • Flavor of humor: Witty
  • Her food: 5/5 from strict vegan(1) to meat loving(5)
  • I am a...: 2/5 from nice girl(1) to bad girl(5)
  • Kind of guy she goes for: Nerdy
  • Dating style: Plays the Field

Mercedes Tahir's favorite drink

Mojito

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Questions Mercedes Tahir has answered:

How much gym time is right for a guy?

Her answer: I'd rather he be interesting than be a marathoner
Who needs a six pack?

Other questions from Dude 101 What's your version of fun outdoor activities?

Her answer: Romantic walk on the beach
Or a walk anywhere

Other questions from Dating
When it comes to tattoos, what's unacceptable subject matter?

Her answer: Ex-girlfriend's name
That doesn't fly.

Other questions from Style What do you think of guys who cook?

Her answer: Always a good look
Get in the kitchen

Other questions from Dating
When out to dinner, what looks good on a guy's plate?

Her answer: Anything, as long as it's not loud and messy
This is absurd. Eat whatever you want.

Other questions from Dating
During the courtship phase I like a guy who:

Her answer: Is passionate and open about his love for me
Let it all out

Other questions from Dating
In matters of heart a guy should be:

Her answer: Hot-blooded
The only way to be

Other questions from Dating
When the two of you are together his eyes should be:

Her answer: Taking in the beauty of the world, me included.
It's borderline 'creepy' if a guy constantly stares at you.

Other questions from Dating
Are flowers still appreciated?

Her answer: Yes.
Yes, yes, of course.

Other questions from Dating
How long before jewelry is a required gift?

Her answer: 1 year.
Uh… i know it's a recesh and all but, get with it. A year!

Other questions from Dating
Are you still thinking about your ex on this Valentine's Day?

Her answer: No.
Not if you're worth it.

Other questions from Dating
Is it sleazy to pick up lonely single ladies on Valentine's Day?

Her answer: Yup.
Don't do it.

Other questions from Dating
My lady claims she doesn't care about Valentine's Day. Is this a trap?

Her answer: Yes.
Duh. i mean, she may not care, but she still wants you to. hello!

Other questions from Dating
Regarding the gift of lingerie...

Her answer: Cool.
Neither cool nor classless. it depends, just not something ... crotchless.

Other questions from Dating
We've been dating for a week, and I surprise you with a weekend get-away in the country. Is that...

Her answer: Romantic.
Romantic. If he wanted to kill you, he wouldn't bother taking you out of town.

Other questions from Dating
Is Valentine's Day a good day for a first date?

Her answer: No.
Great idea... if you're into awkward first dates.

Other questions from Dating
Do I have to clean my feet in the shower, or do they clean themselves by the water that runs down?

Her answer: Your feet wash themselves.
I don't understand, but your feet should be clean if you're in the shower...

Other questions from Dude 101 What's your take on fidgeting?

Her answer: Intensely annoying
Super duper annoying.

Other questions from Dude 101 What do you think when you see two men engaged in debate?

Her answer: “Ooh, sexy.”
I guess.

Other questions from Worldy-Wise Does she want pleasantry, or honesty?

Her answer: Honesty
With a splash of pleasantry.

Other questions from Mr. Manners How important is it that a guy knows how to make a fancy cocktail?

Her answer: Not at all
He doesn't need to know how to make one, just how to handle one.

Other questions from Nightlife Who controls the music in the car?

Her answer: Driver
The driver controls the music, everyone knows that.

Other questions from Mr. Manners What's the best Scorsese movie?

Her answer: None of these
Taxi driver. Hello?!

Other questions from Worldy-Wise Sharing of toothbrushes: okay or not okay?

Her answer: Why wouldn't it be?
If we're kissing, we can share the brush.

Other questions from Mr. Manners She starts moving toward the dance floor, what do you do?

Her answer: Try not to fall
Don't make a fool out of yourself, but if you can dance, go for it.

Other questions from Dude 101 Is it possible for me to ask out a bartender, barista, or waitress?

Her answer: It is possible, but not recommended.
Probably not going to work. She doesn't care. I know I don't.

Other questions from Nightlife I just lost my job. How long do I have until my girlfriend starts to get antsy?

Her answer: Depends how hard you're trying to find a job
If you're on facebook all day, i'll be 'antsy' after a day.

Other questions from Style How do you feel about Iowa?

Her answer: Hate it.
What! impossible to say something about a state that I'm almost unable to recognize as a state.

Other questions from Worldy-Wise Should I always ask you about your day?

Her answer: If I look like I need to talk.
Unnecessary.

Other questions from Mr. Manners How long can we talk about politics?

Her answer: Five minutes.
How long can you talk about politics without another participant?

Other questions from Mr. Manners We're leaving. What do I do with my almost-finished beverage?

Her answer: Ditch it.
Forget it, you'll drink again.

Other questions from Nightlife If I'm a starving artist, do we have a chance?

Her answer: If you know how to be creative on a date.
If you mean the starving part literally, then no. I like eating. And not starving.

Other questions from Success To what extent should our interests overlap?

Her answer: We should be teaching each other.
Teaching each other, that's sweet.

Other questions from Worldy-Wise What's the proper cologne intensity for a guy?

Her answer: When I'm close to you.
Subtle is better.

Other questions from Dude 101 Beatles or Stones?

Her answer: Beatles
Is this freshman orientation?

Other questions from Worldy-Wise Is it okay if I point out people's grammar mistakes?

Her answer: It's all in good fun
YES.

Other questions from Mr. Manners How often should I be talking to my mom on the phone?

Her answer: Once a week
To check in.

Other questions from Dude 101 Can I eat garlic?

Her answer: Why not?
Ok, but have a mint or something on hand.

Other questions from Success If your dad has a sweet business, can/should you have him hook me up?

Her answer: Maybe?
Possibly.

Other questions from Success Does having many jobs on my resume look good or bad?

Her answer: What kind of jobs are we talking about?
How old are you? It depends.

Other questions from Success Do you want to hear me talk about my (awesome) job?

Her answer: Talk about your other interests first
Snooze-fest.

Other questions from Success Who should be wearing sexy underwear?

Her answer: The lady.
Um. Obviously. Do guys even have sexy underwear?

Other questions from Style Should I wear a blazer with my jeans?

Her answer: Sure, go for it.
What! Blazers are awesome and do not make you look like a loser!

Other questions from Style Do women notice when a man has a nice wallet?

Her answer: If he's paying for dinner.
No.

Other questions from Style When should a guy use gel in his hair?

Her answer: Never!
Or at least don't let it be noticeable.

Other questions from Style When are athletic socks acceptable?

Her answer: Only when playing sports.
Sports... yeah.

Other questions from Style How should we celebrate our one-night-stand?

Her answer: Let's sneak away gracefully
Who celebrates a one night stand?! That defeats the purpose.

Other questions from Dating
If a girl waxes, a guy should trim. True or false?

Her answer: TRUE
A guy should trim anyway. Maintenance!

Other questions from Dating
What's the acceptable level of ex-interaction?

Her answer: Just don't cheat.
If your ex is your friend, s/he is your friend.

Other questions from Dating
How intensely do you Facebook stalk?

Her answer: The bio section is enough
Just to make sure you don't list Scarface as a favorite movie...

Other questions from Dating
Can I go to a strip club with my buddies?

Her answer: Yes, but no lap dances.
What? Of course you can. But, yea, no lap dances (maybe at a bachelor party).

Other questions from Mr. Manners We're telling stories. How do you feel about stories including my ex?

Her answer: A story is a story is a story.
As long as you're not talking about how great she is or how in love with her you are, who cares.

Other questions from Mr. Manners How much should I tip the waiter?

Her answer: Fifteen percent
If the service is good, at least 15%.

Other questions from Nightlife Can I leave my phone out when we're out at dinner?

Her answer: No.
Ahh, come on. Are you wearing a suit? Then no. If you're wearing a suit... we're not on a date.

Other questions from Nightlife You're my boss, and you're hot. Where can we go from here?

Her answer: If it’s mutual, one of us has to go.
Them the rules!

Other questions from Success When a girl tells you how many partners she's had, it's usually...

Her answer: Dead-on.
I've had two and that's the truth.

Other questions from Dude 101 What should be manscaped?

Her answer: Your hairy neck & back.
OH PLEASE. No back hair, please please please. I've had enough!

Other questions from Dude 101 What type of body is best for a guy?

Her answer: Bigger than me.
Bigger than me, but not ... 'big'.

Other questions from Dude 101 Does my collection of comic books count toward my knowledge of art and culture?

Her answer: Well, only if they've been made into a movie.
I have no opinion on this whatsoever.

Other questions from Worldy-Wise How long should you date before asking her on a weekend away?

Her answer: After the 'L' word.
No weekend nookie without the L word.

Other questions from Worldy-Wise What's the sexiest kind of facial hair on a guy?

Her answer: Stubble
Effortless.

Other questions from Style What kind of underwear is best on a guy?

Her answer: Boxer briefs
Please.

Other questions from Style When does sexual history come up?

Her answer: Just before we’re…intimate
When I'm about to become part of your sexual history.

Other questions from Dating
Do you Google search your date before meeting up with them?

Her answer: Yes
That and the 'national sex offender registry' of course. Just to be safe.

Other questions from Mr. Manners Which way does toilet paper go?

Her answer: Don’t care
Oh my god

Other questions from Dude 101 How frequently do you think guys look at porn?

Her answer: Daily
It depends.

Other questions from Dude 101 Bros before hoes. Your thoughts?

Her answer: Silliness
Haha. i love the word hoes.

Other questions from Dude 101 What's the maximum number of days I can wear the same underwear?

Her answer: Seriously?
Gross.

Other questions from Dude 101 My buddy just broke up with his (awesome) girlfriend. When can I ask her out?

Her answer: Never. It’s guy code.
It works both ways... you can't do that!!

Other questions from Dude 101 My best buddy told me a secret. Should I tell my girlfriend?

Her answer: If you love your girl, tell her.
You can tell her, but what does it have to do with loving her?

Other questions from Dude 101 I'm at dinner with no cash and they don't take plastic. What now?

Her answer: Never, ever show up to dinner without cash.
Broke joker.

Other questions from Dude 101 What's your take on public broadcasting?

Her answer: Indispensable
More indispensable than unnecessary.

Other questions from Worldy-Wise How do you feel about Judd Apatow?

Her answer: Hilarious
From what i know.

Other questions from Worldy-Wise What's the most important thing a guy should be reading?

Her answer: Blogs
n/a

Other questions from Worldy-Wise I get all my news from Jon Stewart. Is that OK?

Her answer: Yep
That works.

Other questions from Worldy-Wise Going to open-mic night makes me...

Her answer: The same
For what? To be on the mic or to listen to someone on the mic?

Other questions from Worldy-Wise Travel to a foreign country is...

Her answer: An essential part of growing up
Of growing up/being a person/ being alive/ being normal... etc

Other questions from Worldy-Wise Does listing the places I've been make me seem pretentious?

Her answer: Yes
Probably. But secretly we care.

Other questions from Worldy-Wise What should be in my fridge?

Her answer: Water is enough
Beer, water.. that stuff.

Other questions from Mr. Manners When it comes to PDA, which base is acceptable in public?

Her answer: 1st
When was the last time anyone talked about bases? Kissing is fine, I assume that is 1st.

Other questions from Mr. Manners How important is it for a guy to notice your new haircut?

Her answer: Somewhat
Not if you're just dating though.

Other questions from Mr. Manners When is public flatulence OK?

Her answer: Never
Never ever.

Other questions from Mr. Manners Do I open the doors, or does she?

Her answer: You do.
You do, you do, you do. hello!?

Other questions from Mr. Manners My friends are getting married and I'm broke. What should I get them?

Her answer: Offer to take them out for dinner post-honeymoon.
Aren't you allowed to give marrieds gifts up to like a year after the wedding? Cop-out!

Other questions from Mr. Manners What's the best birthday present to give to a male friend?

Her answer: A night on the town.
Strip club.

Other questions from Mr. Manners What's the best hangover cure?

Her answer: Brunch!
How 'brooklyn'.

Other questions from Nightlife Two good drinks or four crummy drinks?

Her answer: 2 good
Wasted after one so it's irrelevant... where are these answers going?

Other questions from Nightlife Should I buy shots for the cute girls at the bar?

Her answer: Yes. But they’re just using you.
Duh!

Other questions from Nightlife I've spilled red wine on myself. What do I do?

Her answer: Club soda, stat!
Unless someone bumped into you, there is no excuse for soiling yourself.

Other questions from Nightlife Liquor before beer, in the clear: true or false?

Her answer: False
Mixing is not a good idea. I can tell you that based on my experience at my highschool graduation.

Other questions from Nightlife Is checking my coat lame or just good sense?

Her answer: Yes, it’s lame.
If you're your mother.

Other questions from Nightlife What looks best in a guy's hand?

Her answer: Red Wine
Wine is nice.

Other questions from Nightlife Do you care what a guy does for a living?

Her answer: Of course
Always good to know.

Other questions from Success Does my title matter?

Her answer: Yes
Don't really care.

Other questions from Success What financial level should a guy be at compared to you?

Her answer: Equal
I have to say that.

Other questions from Success Drinks with coworkers: important part of getting ahead?

Her answer: Not necessary. Just do your job!
So lame. Unless they are actually your friends or you want them to be.

Other questions from Success I'm negotiating for a raise. What's my first move?

Her answer: Put together a list of your recent accomplishments.
I guess....as long as they match something.

Other questions from Success I hate networking events. What should I do?

Her answer: Bring friends to make things more comfortable.
Avoid at all costs unless you bring someone... or are a car salesman.

Other questions from Success How should I ask for a first date?

Her answer: In person
In person!

Other questions from Dating
First date: would you rather a guy overdress or underdress?

Her answer: Don’t care
Eh.

Other questions from Style When is a mustache a fail?

Her answer: Never
Porno stache, so hot.

Other questions from Style Two polos at once?

Her answer: Insane
Iif i saw a guy wearing two polos at once, i would literally die of laughter and disgust.

Other questions from Style Skinny jeans (for him): in or out?

Her answer: In
It can work for a certain body type. Something in the middle is much better.

Other questions from Style Should socks match the blazer or the slacks (if they're different colors)?

Her answer: Who cares?
What? Just don't wear white socks.

Other questions from Style Pointy shoes: in or out?

Her answer: Out
Out.

Other questions from Style What's your take on guys having a sense of style?

Her answer: I’d prefer he focus on more important issues
As long as it works for him.

Other questions from Style Could you date a guy if you didn't really like his mother?

Her answer: Absolutely not.
Girl on girl hate is a recipe for disaster.

Other questions from Dating
Asking out a stranger you see every day: weird or romantic?

Her answer: Romantic
Depends. Who do you see everyday?

Other questions from Worldy-Wise Do you believe in love at first sight?

Her answer: Yes
living it

Other questions from Dating
I prefer guys that are...

Her answer: Funny
I prefer a guy that is all of those things (except pretty, that's lame), but funny works.

Other questions from Dude 101 I like guys that are...

Her answer: Taller than me
Obviously.

Other questions from Dating
Bald spots are...

Her answer: A turn-off
Spots? i'm down for the full MPB.

Other questions from Dating
How many dates before I can invite a girl up to my place?

Her answer: Three
Three is the earliest, before that it would be uncomfortable.

Other questions from Style Which of these options most closely describes what you're looking for in your next relationship?

Her answer: Someone to come home to
I guess? I'd like a boyfriend and to split rent...

Other questions from Dating
How do you feel about falling in love?

Her answer: I like to just let it happen
"Love is the wisdom of the fool and the folly of the wise."

Other questions from Dating
How important is a sense of humor?

Her answer: Very important
Being funny is important.

Other questions from Dating
How important is it that your partner be willing and able to participate in meaningful philosophical conversations?

Her answer: Somewhat important
NOOO

Other questions from Dating
If you like someone a lot, do you usually ask them out?

Her answer: No
If you like someone a lot, they should know... and ask you out. I'm not down for the chase.

Other questions from Dating
Do you Google someone before a first date?

Her answer: No. Why spoil the mystery?
No. Don't do that.

Other questions from Dating
If a potential mate is overweight, is that a deal-breaker?

Her answer: Yes, but only if they were obese.
I'm not calculating BMI, but if you look bad, then obviously that's a dealbreaker.

Other questions from Dating
Your significant other's ex is coming into town and he/she wants to go out to dinner with them alone. How do you react?

Her answer: Sure, no problem.
THIS IS TOTALLY NORMAL. Two people can have dinner together. Get. Over. It.

Other questions from Dating
What's worse on a first date?

Her answer: Nothing to talk about
If there's no physical attraction you can still have fun; you can't if there's nothing to talk about

Other questions from Dating
How are you most likely to show your partner you care?

Her answer: Touch: Give them a hug, massage or kiss
Touching. Always touching!

Other questions from Dating
Would you be okay with your significant other spending a lot of time with one of their exes (as a friend)?

Her answer: Yes
If they're friends and we're friendly before we started dating, yes.

Other questions from Dating
Would you be willing to date someone who plays video games almost every day, for at least 2 hours?

Her answer: No.
OH MY GOD... no

Other questions from Dating
How important is it to you that your partner smell good?

Her answer: I just don't care...at all
Do not care. Into smelling good and smelling... natural.

Other questions from Dating
Have you ever been in love?

Her answer: Yes
Twice, I guess.

Other questions from Dating
In a serious relationship, do you feel it's important to keep your significant other informed of the details of your day-to-day life?

Her answer: Some
Things that are significant, but not every single mundane detail. No one cares.

Other questions from Dating
Would you ever date or mess around with a good friend's ex?

Her answer: No
Um, no.

Other questions from Dating
Would you get upset if your significant other flirted in front of you?

Her answer: Yes
Yes

Other questions from Dating
Which would you rather be?

Her answer: Weird
... Duh

Other questions from Dude 101 When men show extra courtesy toward women (opening doors, pulling out chairs, etc.), this is:

Her answer: Admirable and desirable – chivalry's not dead.
Open a door.

Other questions from Mr. Manners Which of the following types of intelligence do you most value?

Her answer: Visual/spatial/artistic
Creative intelligence.

Other questions from Worldy-Wise

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