Miranda Elling / 32, Chicago, IL
I love cats, beer and playing with my hair.


Miranda Elling's Profile Details

  • Hometown: Rural
  • Relationship status: Soul-Mates
  • Hair Color: Brunette
  • Level of education: College
  • Cash flow: Comfortable
  • Mode of transportation: Taxi
  • Work: Career
  • Current living situation: Lone Wolf
  • Outlook: Realist
  • Politics: Democrat
  • Religion: No Thanks
  • Socialization: Average
  • Intravenous temperature: Cool-Headed
  • Time to get ready: More than 15 minutes
  • Intensity: Laid-Back
  • Applicable stereotypes: Nerdy,Hipster,Arty
  • Makeup stance: Just a little
  • Hang Out: Dive
  • Flavor of humor: Witty
  • Her food: 3/5 from strict vegan(1) to meat loving(5)
  • I am a...: 3/5 from nice girl(1) to bad girl(5)
  • Kind of guy she goes for: Nerdy
  • Dating style: Long-Term Relationships

Miranda Elling's favorite drink

Traditional Cuba Libre

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Questions Miranda Elling has answered:

How much gym time is right for a guy?

Her answer: I'd rather he be interesting than be a marathoner
Muscles, but not muscular.

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

Her answer: Romantic walk on the beach
I'd also take a nice long walk through the city.

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

Her answer: Tattoos are sexy; just make sure they're good
I like tattoos on a guy, but they're not a requirement.

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

Her answer: Always a good look
I love a man who can grill.

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
As long as I can have a bite. :)

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

Her answer: Plays it cool, but is clear about his interest
No reason to settle until you find someone worth it.

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

Her answer: Cool-headed
If everyone were reasonable, there'd be less fighting.

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.
Staring is creepy.

Other questions from Dating What is your ideal New Year's Eve night?

Her answer: Big party
Big, casual house party.

Other questions from Nightlife For presents, is it the thought or the value that matters?

Her answer: The thought.
A boyfriend gave me $100 in cash one year. Then asked for $5 to go to Taco Bell on the way home.

Other questions from Mr. Manners If you don't have a date for New Year's Eve, would you kiss a stranger?

Her answer: Why not?
If the stranger is hot?

Other questions from Mr. Manners Should we go to each others' office's holiday party?

Her answer: Of course
Nothing like meeting all the people you've heard stories about!

Other questions from Nightlife For the New Year's Eve party, should I overdress or underdress?

Her answer: Overdress
We'll be the hottest people at the party, regardless.

Other questions from Style When do in-law gifts become a standard?

Her answer: A few years into the relationship
It depends on when the in-laws start giving you gifts or after being part of a family vacation.

Other questions from Mr. Manners If we go to your parents' house, should we try to sleep in the same bed or in separate ones?

Her answer: Same
And there's no trying. We will sleep in the same bed.

Other questions from Mr. Manners I'm shopping for a present, but I don't know your size. Better to go with:

Her answer: little too big?
I'd rather try on something too big and look silly than the other way around.

Other questions from Worldy-Wise Presenting mistle-toe under which to kiss:

Her answer: Lame
Lame, but kissable.

Other questions from Nightlife Eggnog or rum punch?

Her answer: Rum punch
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Other questions from Nightlife 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.
Unless I'm in the shower with you, then wash your feet.

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

Her answer: Hardly a habit
I can't stop playing with my hair, so I'll give a little on this one.

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

Her answer: “Booooooring.”
Ugh.

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

Her answer: Honesty
Please.

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

Her answer: Not at all
Sometimes you just have to work with what you've got, like some vodka and a two-liter of Squirt.

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

Her answer: Full democracy
If we're in the car for any great distance, hopefully we know what the other person can tolerate.

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

Her answer: Goodfellas
I think I've seen this one.

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

Her answer: Why wouldn't it be?
Why wouldn't it be in the event of an emergency?

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

Her answer: Show her your moves
Have fun.

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

Her answer: If there's chemistry, why not?
Yes, but then don't bitch at her when you realize you have opposite schedules.

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 much you have in savings
Hopefully you can take care of yourself.

Other questions from Style How do you feel about Iowa?

Her answer: Hate it.
I've never been to Iowa!

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

Her answer: Not necessary.
I'll let you know if something ridiculous happened.

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

Her answer: Thirty minutes.
And not first thing in the morning, please.

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

Her answer: Finish it.
Finish mine, too.

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

Her answer: If you are TALENTED starving artist.
I have a 'no musicians' rule, but I'd be willing to try an artist.

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

Her answer: I'm interested in what DOESN'T overlap.
If I wanted to date me, I'd stay home.

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

Her answer: When I'm next to you.
No musky ones.

Other questions from Dude 101 Beatles or Stones?

Her answer: Beatles
-)

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, and please point out mine.

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

Her answer: Once a week
That's how much I talk to mine.

Other questions from Dude 101 Can I eat garlic?

Her answer: The more garlic, the better.
I love garlic.

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

Her answer: Maybe?
We'd have to let my dad be the judge of that.

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

Her answer: Good!
We're not our parents. We switch positions all the time.

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

Her answer: Let me be the judge of your awesomeness
Sure. I'll be nice about telling you when I'm bored.

Other questions from Success Who should be wearing sexy underwear?

Her answer: The lady.
And guys should notice and comment!

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

Her answer: Depends where you're going
Depends on how cute your jeans are and how well your blazer fits you. But, I love this look.

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

Her answer: Yes, it shows style.
Wallets stuffed with a bunch of crap make you look pathetic. What are you holdinging in there??

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

Her answer: Depends on his style.
This is fine because some guys need it. Just don't make me late for dinner looking at your hair.

Other questions from Style When are athletic socks acceptable?

Her answer: Whenever
I'm assuming these athletic socks are cute and somewhat clean.

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

Her answer: Let's sneak away gracefully
Let's sneak away gracefully and Google each other, then maybe we'll talk again.

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

Her answer: FALSE
This depends on the guy.

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

Her answer: Just don't cheat.
There's usually still something good about someone even after you've broken up.

Other questions from Dating Who pays for contraception?

Her answer: Split
You've gotta have that stuff everywhere.

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

Her answer: Yes, but no lap dances.
Guys like strip clubs. Guys like porn. Big deal.

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.
This is especially good if the story shows how stupid she is. ;)

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

Her answer: Twenty percent
Why does the question say 'waiter'?

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

Her answer: No.
I think this is ok at breakfast when we're both groggy and you're reading the New York Times.

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

Her answer: No can do. Pens OUT of company ink.
Yuck.

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

Her answer: Dead-on.
No reason to be ashamed.

Other questions from Dude 101 What should be manscaped?

Her answer: Your hairy private parts.
The thought of a hair back isn't pleasant, but the thought of a stubbly back is worse.

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

Her answer: Doesn't matter.
I've learned that I don't really have a type.

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

Her answer: Yes, it’s like understanding another universe.
However, I have 3 Frank Miller tattoos.

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

Her answer: Couple months
And do we split the cost at first? I never understand how that is supposed to go.

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

Her answer: Beard
This also depends on the guy. Some guys cut your face with their stupid stubble.

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

Her answer: Boxer briefs
I have a thing for asses.

Other questions from Style When does sexual history come up?

Her answer: First date
I talk about sex a lot though.

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

Her answer: Yes
I Google everyone though, even people who respond to something I'm selling on Craigslist.

Other questions from Mr. Manners

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