Dear Anna: An Advice Column for Students, Lovers, Geniuses, and More
Dear Anna,
I’m a freshman at CAS and since coming to New York, I haven’t been able to meet any potential suitors! Coming from a small town in Idaho, I was hoping the big city would be a great chance for me to “dip my toe in the waters” of those kinds of activities (per say). But so far, the waters are empty and my toe is as dry as ever. I really struggle with flirting and approaching strangers I’m interested in. I’m going to a singles archery event soon and need advice on how to talk to men!
Sincerely,
DRY TOES
Dear DRY TOES,
Welcome to New York! I hope you are enjoying CAS so far. I have plenty of dating advice for those in your position. The first thing to know is that you must make yourself memorable after just one interaction. Try and think of a catchy nickname to introduce yourself as - I’ve used everything from Voldemort to Poopgirl. Especially if your real name is boring, these will be sure to catch their attention when you introduce yourself. The next important step is to make your potential suitor feel special. Make sure your conversation is personal. Don’t ask where they’re from - everyone asks this question! Instead, ask for their address. This is much more personal and will make them feel like you really care. Plus, it will be good to have their address down the line if you do end up dating. Don’t forget to write it down immediately when they give it to you; this will also show them that you have long term intentions. Another great way to make them feel special is to ask if they can be your first kiss. Whether or not it is true, it will make them feel unique and they will instantly desire your lips!
DRY TOES, you’ve got this! Remember to be yourself. One final tip that many women use is to wear a unique scent when meeting suitors so that they are intrigued before you even speak. In my experience, the more unique, the better! Think outside of the box (the smell box).
Always here,
Anna
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Dear Anna,
What’s up, shawty. I’m a junior in Stern and my housing this year is soooooooo f-ed. My boys and I got an apartment in the West Village. We were hoping to throw like every weekend and thought we got a great deal on a cheap place. Then, we move in and realize there’s a shit ton of nuns in the apartment right next door. If we throw next weekend and have a bunch of fly shawties coming in and out of the apartment, we worry that the nuns will call the cops or get us evicted. The f word! What should we do?
Best,
SOOOOOO F-ed
Dear SOOOOOO F-ed,
I totally understand where you’re coming from. This same thing happened to me sophomore year with a group of priests. There are a few steps you should definitely take. Most important is to befriend these nuns. Have you tried bringing them communion wafers? Martha Stewart has a great recipe on her website. Communion wafers are a great way to show a group of nuns that you mean business in the friendship arena! Next, I would definitely invite them to your parties. Make sure to have red wine (another favorite of nuns everywhere) and the body of Christ. This will make them feel welcome. Consider framing a photo of Mother Theresa in your bedroom. While this may turn away some fly shawties from your bedroom, it will definitely make the nuns happy - a worthy trade-off in my opinion.
Remember, nuns party harder than most of us anyway. Just be kind and dope, and they’ll love you as much as I do.
Always here,
Anna
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Dear Anna,
I have a job interview coming up for an internship I really want. Do you have any tips? I know there are certain questions that every interviewer asks, and I want to make sure my answers stand out. What do you suggest? Also, I’ve never had an in-person job interview before, so I have no clue what to wear. Please help!
Yours truly,
INTERVIEWEE
Dear INTERVIEWEE,
Never fear, dear! Anna is here. A job interview can be scary, particularly if it’s a job you really want. I always encourage people to think of it as a first date between you and the interviewer; the important part is that you connect with them and make them like you. As for what to wear, think the same way. What would you wear to a first date? Something low cut for sure; think reds and deep turquoise - these are the sultriest and most intriguing colors by far. Tasteful jewelry and a cute purse go a long way. And don’t shy away from bringing flowers or wine to your interviewer - it’s a memorable and classy move!
There are definitely some questions that every interviewer will ask, and it’s important to have some answers planned out. Most will ask for your biggest strength and your biggest weakness. It’s important to remember with questions like these that they don’t really care about the answer, they want to see how you address the problem. My advice is to be simple and straightforward. If the job is in construction, say that constructing things is your biggest strength. If the job is in sales, say that your biggest weakness is that you’re always selling people on things without trying. With this easy formula, it’s basically impossible for your interviewer to not like your answers.
Another popular interview question is “Why are you leaving your current position?” This question is a great time to share a memorable story; however, it is crucial that you don’t bash your current job. Interviewers don’t want to hire someone who will talk poorly about their company once they leave it. Tread carefully along the line between memorability and bashing. A good answer to this is honest, striking, and avoids critiquing the company or boss personally. Something like “The office has a strange smell” or “My coworker slept with my wife and I didn’t know how to deal with it” are both strong answers that your interviewer won’t be quick to forget!
Feel free to write in with any other questions, readers! I’m always here to help:)
Always here,
Anna
