Drunk guys are dumb

So last night I met my friend Courtney for a quick drink in Newport Beach. (I felt a little guilty since my BFF Rachel was having a dinner party I had to pass on due to the travel time and babysitting cost...) But a cocktail? I was sitting on my bed shredding old bills when Court sent the text around 7 p.m. Couldn't pass it up.

So we met at Gulfstream (Rach's old restaurant - and I'm sorry to say the service sucked - they need you). I hadn't even reached the front door before this drunk dude started hitting on me. He was amusing at first, but it quickly crossed over to obnoxious. In a sober state, he seemed like he may be a cool, sincere (though not at all my type) guy. But drunk, he was just an idiot.

Guys, if you're in your 30s (or a 35-year-old MBA student, as this guy was), why on earth would you think smart, professional women would be interested in a dude acting like a frat boy? Seriously. We're old enough and smart enough to know not to be impressed by that.

I speak for myself, and my girlfriends, that women want a guy we can carry on a good conversation with. Sparks are important, of course, but we want a level playing field, not some guy falling and fawning all over us. So, take note: we're not impressed by your excessive compliments or flattery - or outlandish drunken behavior. If you want to meet us, stay sober and show a little maturity. Or go out with your guy friends and spend the evening hitting on 20-somethings, or whores. But leave us quality girls alone.