Don Q LadyData
The Female Perspective

How much gym time is right for a guy?

Her answer: As much as he needs to keep up with me
And good luck with that, I love working out.

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

Her answer: Let's go jogging together!
Running and chatting together is so cute it makes bystanders throw up. Love it.

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
Anything that screams douchebag is unacceptable.

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

Her answer: Always a good look
Cooking together is very romantic.

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
Loud is key here, I HATE hearing people eat. Gross.

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

Her answer: Plays it cool, but is clear about his interest
Too mushy is overwhelming.

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

Her answer: Cool-headed
I often need someone to reel me in. I know I'm unrealistic more often than not.

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.
Note: beauty of the world does not include the boobtastic blonde at the bar.

Other questions from Dating Are flowers still appreciated?

Her answer: Yes.
Except roses. Overdone, ugly and thoughtless.

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

Her answer: Never.
There are no required gifts for Valentine's Day. Stop supporting Hallmark.

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

Her answer: No.
Ex who?

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

Her answer: Nope.
She's lonely, you're lonely, it could work.

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

Her answer: No.
Some people legitimately don't. Don't you know her??

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

Her answer: Cool.
I wouldn't say 'cool' but if we've been dating for a while, then it's acceptable.

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: Creepy.
Too soon. WAY too soon.

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

Her answer: No.
Gross. Don't ask me out on Valentine's Day…creeper.

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.
Unless you've been hiking or mudding or something exotic that requires special foot attention.

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

Her answer: Intensely annoying
Most definitely if you're making noise while doing it.

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

Her answer: “Ooh, sexy.”
Unless they're talking about engineering.

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

Her answer: Can you not be pleasant and honest?
C'mon, if the only honest things you have to say are mean, why are you talking to me?

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

Her answer: Not at all
Doesn't matter to me. But if you can make a good bloody, I may love you forever. Or maybe not.

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

Her answer: Full democracy
But I win. So there.

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

Her answer: The Departed
Love that movie.

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

Her answer: Use your finger
Hmm...I'm not the cleanest lady ever, and I'm not even ok with this.

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

Her answer: Show her your moves
Dancing is fun. And sexy.

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?
I don't really know the rules here. I don't see why not. Just know that she gets it a lot.

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

Her answer: Two weeks
Anyone can get SOMETHING in two weeks. If not, you're not trying hard enough. And slackers suck.

Other questions from Style How do you feel about Iowa?

Her answer: Love it.
They have the BEST jalepeno popcorn there.

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

Her answer: It's mandatory, every day.
I wouldn't say mandatory, but it's nice to be asked.

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

Her answer: 90+ minutes.
I love arguments with purpose.

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

Her answer: Finish it.
I mean, unless you're a pansy.

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

Her answer: If you are TALENTED starving artist.
I heart art.

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

Her answer: We should be teaching each other.
Learning rocks. Especially learning from and about each other.

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

Her answer: When I'm close to you.
Or nothing at all. It's all about the pheromones sometimes, ya know.

Other questions from Dude 101 Beatles or Stones?

Her answer: Beatles
More love songs.

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

Her answer: It's all in good fun
I do it.

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

Her answer: Once a week
Moms are important.

Other questions from Dude 101 Can I eat garlic?

Her answer: Why not?
That's what they make gum for, isn't it?

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

Her answer: No way.
Be your own person.

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?
Lawn mowing, baby sitting, bar tending these are not impressive.

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

Her answer: Not particularly
I don't care what you talk about, but I hope it's interesting.

Other questions from Success Who should be wearing sexy underwear?

Her answer: The lady.
If a guy wears sexy underwear I'm probably more likely to laugh at him.

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

Her answer: Depends where you're going
If we're headed to the neighborhood bar, then you look ridiculous. And I will not go in with you.

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

Her answer: Nah, doesn't matter.
Unless it's velcro.

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

Her answer: Depends on his style.
Please, please, please don't make your hair crunchy. Ick.

Other questions from Style When are athletic socks acceptable?

Her answer: Whenever
We're not talking about tube socks are we?

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

Her answer: Let's sneak away gracefully
It'll be a game! Who can get dressed and get the eff outta here faster!

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

Her answer: FALSE
Guess it's a personal preference.

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

Her answer: Just don't cheat.
It's fine until you feel you have to justify it, then you're probably doing something wrong.

Other questions from Dating Who pays for contraception?

Her answer: The girl
Lame. But true.

Other questions from Dating How intensely do you Facebook stalk?

Her answer: I want to see pretty much everything
We all do it, be honest...

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

Her answer: Only for a best friend’s bachelor party.
And if you touch anyone I'll punch you in the face.

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.
Your past helped shape who you are. I wouldn't expect that you never ever had an ex.

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

Her answer: Twenty percent
Don't be a cheapo. You're being provided a service.

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.
Never a good idea. I've witnessed this go bad too many times.

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

Her answer: We're all a bunch of liars.
You add to your number, we subtract from ours, who knows why.

Other questions from Dude 101 What should be manscaped?

Her answer: Your hairy neck & back.
ewe.

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

Her answer: Bigger than me.
“If you make me feel out of shape to the point that we can't eat pizza together, then no. ”

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

Her answer: Ummm, no. Comic books are for children.
There is something to be said for comic art...I'm just not sure what it is.

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

Her answer: Doesn’t matter
As long as we're going somewhere fun and not purely romantic, why does it matter?

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

Her answer: Stubble
Love it! Look, feel, everything. So manly.

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

Her answer: Boxer briefs
Sexy. Always. I mean, as long he's sexy.

Other questions from Style When does sexual history come up?

Her answer: Just before we’re…intimate
I gotta know where you've been before I'm touching you. Sorry buddy.

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

Her answer: No
And I'd be creeped out if they Googled me.

Other questions from Mr. Manners What should be in my fridge?

Her answer: Ice cream and taquitos
Everyone loves snacks.

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

Her answer: 1st
Unless we're in public, but no one can see us! Then anything goes!

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

Her answer: Definitely
Be obvservant, you look like a moron if you're not.

Other questions from Mr. Manners Going to open-mic night makes me...

Her answer: The same
Unless you're performing. Then you might be less cool.

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

Her answer: Depends
And he has to be cool with it.

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

Her answer: Indispensable
NPR rocks.

Other questions from Worldy-Wise When is public flatulence OK?

Her answer: Never
Ewe. Take yourself to the bathroom.

Other questions from Mr. Manners How do you feel about Judd Apatow?

Her answer: Hilarious
But please don't quote movies. I hate that.

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

Her answer: Anything at all
Besides porn magazines and/or sites.

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

Her answer: Nope.
Get serious. Be informed, please.

Other questions from Worldy-Wise What's the maximum number of days I can wear the same underwear?

Her answer: 1 day
Get serious. Boys smell.

Other questions from Dude 101 Which way does toilet paper go?

Her answer: Don’t care
As long as it's not pulling towards the wall, don't care.

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

Her answer: Once a week
Guess it depends on how busy his girl keeps him.

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

Her answer: If a guy says/thinks this, he’s an idiot
You're probably wearing cargos, a popped collar and are going to be single the rest of your life.

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.
Depending on how personal the secret is.

Other questions from Dude 101 Do I open the doors, or does she?

Her answer: You do.
Unless it's an awkward situation and you can't do so smoothly.

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

Her answer: Get thee to an ATM after a massive apology.
These things happen.

Other questions from Dude 101 My friends are getting married and I'm broke. What should I get them?

Her answer: If you’re under 25, ask your parents for some gift money.
You can always pay your parents back.

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

Her answer: A night on the town.
Everyone loves to party.

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

Her answer: Brunch!
Duh. Greasy food and a Bloody Mary, stat.

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

Her answer: No
Unless you're just bragging about it. But if we both travel, that's good conversation.

Other questions from Worldy-Wise Liquor before beer, in the clear: true or false?

Her answer: Neither
Use common sense. When you're drunk, stop drinking.

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

Her answer: 2 good
Quality trumps quantity—pretty much always.

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

Her answer: No, why have the extra baggage?
Depending on where we are.

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

Her answer: No, they’re just using you.
Save your dollars to buy one pretty lady a beverage.

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

Her answer: Liquor, straight up
Any of the above as long as there is one for him and one for me!

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

Her answer: Why are you drinking red wine?
We better be eating Italian food if you're ordered red wine.

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

Her answer: Underdress
I hope we're not going anywhere fancy anyway.

Other questions from Style When is a mustache a fail?

Her answer: Every time
Mustache screams porn star. I can't help it.

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

Her answer: Of course
He has to use his brain daily. If for nothing else than for intelligent conversations.

Other questions from Success Does my title matter?

Her answer: Yes
Important only for future career endeavors.

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

Her answer: Don’t care
As long as he's not a poor mooch.

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

Her answer: Yes, it’s a must.
In advertising, proving you can hold a good amount of booze is crucial to acceptance.

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

Her answer: Out
Unless he's shaped like a lady, then fine, rock on.

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

Her answer: Put together a list of your recent accomplishments.
It's important to remind your boss how valuable you are.

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

Her answer: Get over it! It’s a necessary evil. Talk to people.
Strangers make good conversation sometimes.

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

Her answer: Who cares?
I honestly had no idea this was something people thought about.

Other questions from Style Pointy shoes: in or out?

Her answer: Out
Especially if they're pleather.

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
Sometimes anti-fashion sense is endearing.

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

Her answer: In person
Just because we're in the age of texting does not make it OK for a guy to be a chicken.

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

Her answer: It depends on the level of hate.
Depends on our differences. And who the guy sides with most often.

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

Her answer: Romantic
Depends. Do I see this person everyday in the elevator or everyday in the bookstore?

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

Her answer: Maybe?
I didn't know I loved him, but I KNEW I liked him. He made me smile immediately.

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

Her answer: Funny
You HAVE to make me laugh for me to enjoy our time together.

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

Her answer: Taller than me
I'm a shorty, if you're shorter, there is a good chance you're a carnie.

Other questions from Dating Bald spots are...

Her answer: A turn-off
Bald spots are only cute if you're my grandpa.

Other questions from Dating How long should I wait to call her back?

Her answer: One day
If you're legitimately excited about a girl, call her! Then she'll know you are.

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

Her answer: Two
It depends on what your intentions are once she's there.

Other questions from Style Would you cheat on a partner if you knew that you could get away with it?

Her answer: No way. I'd know and that's all that matters.
Couldn't live with that guilt.

Other questions from Dating Do you have to break up with someone in person?

Her answer: Absolutely. You've got to show some respect.
Really depends on how long you've been dating I think, but we're all human let's show a little love!

Other questions from Mr. Manners Would you ever have an office relationship?

Her answer: If it wasn't going to get around, sure.
Sneaky sneaky. Could be fun!

Other questions from Dating At what age do you think men start losing their looks?

Her answer: 60s
Grey hair can be sexy, but butt wrinkles make me cringe. I imagine that happens around 60.

Other questions from Style Do you believe in marriage?

Her answer: Yes
I believe in committing to one human forever. But the religions hoopla is nonsense.

Other questions from Dating Do you use an online dating site?

Her answer: Nope
I prefer to interact face to face.

Other questions from Dating How often do you read a partner's Facebook messages

Her answer: Never
Trust. It's key.

Other questions from Mr. Manners What do you think motivates men to be romantic?

Her answer: Feeling close to their partner
Feeling close is more romantic I'd think than feeling sleezy. Just me.

Other questions from Dating If one were available, do you think most guys would take a male birth control pill?

Her answer: Absolutely
No baby. No baby. No baby. Stop!

Other questions from Dude 101 Do you think most men are satisfied with their sex lives?

Her answer: No
Is anyone? Can't it always be different and/or better?

Other questions from Dating How long into a relationship should the guy pay for dates?

Her answer: The first few dates
I'm an equal opportunist, even if that means footing the bill sometimes.

Other questions from Dude 101 What do you consider the ultimate manly drink?

Her answer: A six pack of beer
If you're a man and you don't like beer, I question that you're a man.

Other questions from Nightlife What's your favorite part of the male anatomy?

Her answer: Um, other.
The back!

Other questions from Dude 101 Do you believe that real men cry?

Her answer: Of course
Again, we're all humans. I hope men feel something.

Other questions from Dating What do you consider when choosing a new job?

Her answer: The people
All of the above really.

Other questions from Success What do you think is the ultimate male status symbol?

Her answer: Money
That's what I think men think, but I completely disagree.

Other questions from Success How often do you text your friends?

Her answer: Daily
Easier than calling oftentimes.

Other questions from Mr. Manners What do you think men think of breast implants?

Her answer: I find them gross and I hope guys do as well.
I've heard guys think they're fake, hard and disgusting.

Other questions from Dude 101 How have your spending habits changed since the recession?

Her answer: I'm cutting back on shopping.
There aren't nearly as many shoes in my closet as I'd like there to be.

Other questions from Success How do you take your drink?

Her answer: On the rocks
Everything tastes better on ice. Minus dark beer.

Other questions from Nightlife What's your bar style?

Her answer: An outdoor rooftop with a beautiful view
Although, I'm partial to darts as well. An outdoor rooftop with darts?! Bliss!

Other questions from Nightlife When you go out:

Her answer: I like to mix it up and try a few different things
Depends on my mood. I'm curious though, so I usually mix and match.

Other questions from Nightlife Guys who order cocktails by brand name (ex. "I'll have a Don Q Mojito"):

Her answer: Are a bit too picky with their liquor
Fancypants.

Other questions from Nightlife What's your home bartending style?

Her answer: Anything beyond ice and liquor is going to end poorly.
Unless we're having a party and then the sky is the limit and themes are preferred.

Other questions from Nightlife If you're at a crowded bar, what's the best way to get a bartender's attention?

Her answer: Wave a $20
Or wait patiently.

Other questions from Nightlife What's your take on bar flair (ie. flipping bottles, breathing fire, etc.)?

Her answer: Fun
Fun I guess?

Other questions from Nightlife Do you have a mojito preference?

Her answer: Cucumber
So refreshing!

Other questions from Nightlife What's your favorite Don Q cocktail?

Her answer: Cucumber Mojito
Cucumber, rum and mint a perfect summer combo. Ask again in a week though, I'm sure it will change.

Other questions from Nightlife