Take The 60 Second Test To Find Out If You're A Casanova Or A Creeper
- by Dylan Dembrow
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Most guys would like to think they’re a regular Don Draper — that every line they say is cool and collected, and that they always look super sexy and could get any woman into bed with them that they set their eyes on. But for the majority of men, this could not be further from the truth.
Now that many relationships often being through social media and online dating apps, both guys and girls are getting far less practice at appropriately interacting with one another in a social setting. Because of this, people could easily misread the meaning of text messages and overstep their bounds of what’s acceptable behavior and come off as a total creep.
However, the one upside of increased social media is that women now have the ability to get together and sound off on this creepy behavior, and it’s been both amazing and terrifying to discover just how many creepy dudes there are out in the world.
On the flip side of this, it takes a truly classy person to be able to pick up on social cues, know definitively if someone is into you, and confidently swoop in and make a move.
So let’s see if you’re a total creep or a true Casanova!
Have you ever sent an unsolicited picture of your junk?
There’s nothing that says giant creep faster than an unsolicited picture of your downstairs. News flash gentleman: Even if you’re Dirk Diggler from the 1997 film Boogie Nights, women do not find this part of your body attractive. Nor do they like to think about the number of photos you took/ poses you struck before you deemed one a winner.
How many one night stands have you had?
While the ability to get someone easily into bed with you won’t get you that promotion at work, it is none-the-less still a skill unto itself. Since most guys aren't very picky when it comes to hooking up with a complete stranger, it’s not exactly impressive if you’re a female who manages to do this. But a guy who can be both persuasive without being pushy is something that not many men are able to master.
How many times have you asked someone “Can I get a hug?”
Unless you’re a parent who’s desperately trying to reconnect with your teenage kid, then this question is super cringe-worthy and should be avoided at all cost. You should know when it’s socially acceptable to hug someone, and if you’re constantly asking members of the opposite sex to embrace you for no real reason, then you can safely assume that you’re making them uncomfortable.
Have you ever gone in for a kiss and been totally rejected?
If you’re a true Casanova, then you should know whether someone wants to kiss you or not long before you lean in. For instance, have they been engaged in the conversation throughout the night? Have they been mirroring your postures? Looking at your lips? On the other hand, creeps totally fail to pick up on these signifiers, which may lead to being greeted by the side of someone’s head when you lean in for a smooch.
Who is your favorite Heath Ledger character?
Since we’re talking about Casanova, it seems fitting to include a question about the actor who literally played the eponymous character in the 2005 film Casanova. But outside of his impressive work in a number of romantic comedies, Heath Ledger has played his fair share of darker characters as well, including his spectacular turns as the Joker in Christopher Nolan’s second installment of the Dark Knight trilogy.
Do you send daily “Good morning” and “Goodnight” texts to someone you’re not in a relationship with?
Even if you are dating someone, constantly texting them can become a major annoyance, especially if they text you back sporadically without saying much. But when you’re not even dating, this can be a major turn off. People have daily lives that they need to attend to, and they don’t always have the time to fire up a conversation every morning or right before bed.
Have you ever flashed someone?
While most children go through a nudist/ exhibitionist phase, there comes a time in pretty much everyone’s life where we discover that you need to keep yourself clothed during almost all social settings. So excluding your brief appearance on The Jerry Springer Show, have you ever flashed someone during your day-to-day life?
What would your opening message be to someone you’ve matched with on Tinder?
If you’re not into a relationship, there’s a good chance that you’ve spent at least a few nights thumbing through Tinder. After all, it can be addictive to see that other single people in your area may be interested in you. But what’s your go-to opening line when you do find someone you’re genuinely interested in meeting?
What would you compliment someone on during a first date?
One of the easiest ways to show someone that you’re interested in them during a first date is to throw a compliment their way, so long as it doesn’t feel overly forced or make them feel uncomfortable. In fact, if you do it right, you’re date will not only know that you’re into them but notice that you’re a gracious person as well. So what would your go-to compliment be?
Do you believe that you could pretty much get with anyone if you put your mind to it?
This is a common misconception that most creeps have, and is one of the primary reasons that they’re creeps in the first place. Chance are, you’ve come across someone in your life that thinks they could be with anyone they wanted if they just put all their energy and resources into it. This couldn’t be further from the truth, and it’s just a fact of life that some people will never be compatible.
Do you go to the bar alone looking to meet someone but just end up drinking alone in the corner?
If you see someone awkwardly drinking alone in the bar, there’s really only three possibilities. They’re either an alcoholic, an introvert, or a creep, and spotting one from the other shouldn’t be that hard if you have any kind of emotional intelligence. We only hope you're not one of those people who falls into the creep category. Or the alcoholic one.
What show are you currently watching on Netflix?
Just like music and movies, what you’re currently watching on Netflix can immediately make two total strangers become friends. With the fall TV season in full swing, there are plenty of new series that have just debuted or have come back with a new season on Netflix. So what have you been watching as of late?
How many relationships did you have throughout high school?
High school is where many of us learn to first navigate the opposite sex and the responsibility that comes with being in a relationship. For some people, this comes with ease, while others are unfortunately weighed down with the burden of uncooperative hormones that gave us acne, mood swings, and awkward bodies.
If your crush saw your search history, they would…
It’s getting to the point where pretty much everyone openly admits that there’s some pretty weird stuff piled up in their search history. So at this point, you’d have to be a real deviant if your browsing data made someone want to never talk to you again, provided that that person isn’t extremely religious or a notorious prude.
Have you ever mooned anybody?
Much less sadistic than flashing someone, mooning seems like its popularity has largely come and gone. But there’s still a laugh to be had by unexpectedly surprising your friends with the sight of your bare butt. But like most things, there’s a time and a place when mooning is socially acceptable, and making a weekly habit of it could very well mean you’re a creep.
Who’s your favorite author?
With Buzzfeed articles and online quizzes (not unlike this one) consuming your leisure time, it’s a sad fact that younger generations aren’t reading as many books as they should. But hopefully you’re still able to take some time away from your laptop and smartphone and pick up a novel. So in that case, which one of these authors would you prefer to read?
Have you ever had a strictly online relationship?
No matter how advanced technology gets, we don’t think this will ever not be creepy. Having a relationship without a physical person there is totally missing the point, and it definitely says that either of you has some severely lacking social skills. But just because it’s easier for you to be intimate through the filter of a computer screen doesn’t mean that it’s healthy.
Do you send friend requests to attractive people on social media even if you don’t know them?
We’ve all gotten some totally random friend requests at some point, and hopefully, you’re not just one of those people that accepts everyone blindly. But have you ever been on the other side of this equation? Do you go surfing for potential suitors and attempt to get to know them online first? Or are you like a normal person who waits to get to know somebody in person before reaching out on social media.
Have you ever showed up to your crushes workplace and pretended it was coincidental?
Plain and simple, don’t do this. Not only will your crush be able to see right through your lie that you just happened to stumble upon them at work, they’ll start to feel like you may be a stalker. If you have a crush on someone, ask them if they’d like to join you out someplace where they could prepare for the occasion.
When you like someone, you usually…
If you’ve also been smooth with the opposite sex, then you know that first impressions are everything. You don’t want to make someone feel uncomfortable by hitting them with your feelings right out of the gate. Instead, you want them to only get the idea that you like them through other means, like inviting them out for coffee or asking them how their day is going.
Have you ever called someone multiple times in a row without them answering?
In case you didn’t get the message the first time, if someone doesn’t return your calls, it means they’re either busy or they don’t want to talk to you. Therefore, you shouldn’t keep calling one time after another without a response. If someone is interested, they’ll happily respond to any call or text you place when they have the time, and if they don’t, it’s time to move on.
You’re driving and you see an attractive guy/ girl on the sidewalk, what do you do?
There’s a reason that many extremely attractive women seem cold-hearted or rude, it’s because they spend their entire life’s getting bothered by uncool or inappropriate guys. If you see someone that you find exceptionally attractive, the worst thing you can do is whistle or cat call in their direction. While you may think this is flattering, chances are you’re just making everyone in your vicinity extremely uncomfortable.
How long do you think it’s socially acceptable before you burp/ fart in front of your S.O.?
It’s an important question that isn’t asked nearly enough, but the fact of the matter is that you can’t hold in your gas forever. Since women will almost always follow the guys lead in this matter, it’s important to know when you have both grown comfortable enough with each other that some natural body functions won’t totally gross the other person out.
Your best friend just broke up with their S.O. after dating for over a year, what do you do?
Even if you’re the smoothest Casanova that ever lived, you have to accept that there are just some people that you have to take off your radar. For instance, if your best friend has been dating someone for more than a couple months, then that is a person that you should never hook up with. Unless you intend on burning bridges with your best friend.
When someone turns you down for a date, what do you say?
Knowing how to graciously accept rejection is not something that comes easily to anyone. While most people think that it’s ok to burn a bridge with someone who rejects you, you should keep in mind that people talk to one another. Maybe you just weren’t that person’s cup of tea, but if you’re still a genuinely nice person, they’d have no reason to bash you to their friends.
Have you ever suggested that you and your S.O. should get a joint FB account?
Nothing screams controlling relationship like not trusting your S.O. to have their own social media accounts. While many of those you have joint FB pages like to make it seem as though their relationship couldn’t be stronger than ever, you have to suspect that there’s something more sinister at play. And if you’re the one asking to make a joint account, you better take a long hard look at your self-worth before you force your partner into something they don’t want to do.
Have you ever ended a good relationship just because you wanted to sleep with other people?
It’s unfortunate that one of the worst reasons for leaving a relationship is also one of the most common. Many people cannot seem to get over their carnal urges that they are willing to throw a perfectly healthy and happy relationship in the trash so they can sleep around. Chances are this actually has little to do with sex, and more so to do with how you gauge your own value.
You secretly discovered your friend’s FB password, what do you do?
There will come a time in your life where you miraculously find yourself logged into someone else’s social media accounts, whether it be because they logged out at your place or they simply left their device behind. But with great power comes great responsibility. So do you turn the opportunity into an elaborate prank, or do some snooping that you never plan to tell them about?
Have you ever spied on someone that’s undressing through their window?
Stumbling upon someone that’s undressing in front of an open window can quickly become a serious moral quagmire. On one hand, you know it’s completely wrong if you don’t immediately look away and continue on with your day. But on the other hand, you begin to justify that if they really didn’t want someone to see them they would’ve closed their curtains, right? So what do you do?
Who did you take to prom?
Unlike your daily high school life interacting with people of the opposite sex, prom was different in that it had an adult formality built into it, which somewhat helped condition immature high schoolers into how to be appropriately romantic within a social setting. Much like a wedding, there’s usually a time for pictures, a fancy meal, and some slow dancing with your crush by the end of the night if you played your cards right.
What’s your favorite film genre?
You can tell a lot about people just from their interest, and there’s nothing that can connect two people than by their favorite movies. All of a sudden, it’s like you and a total stranger are speaking the same language by ping-ponging quotes from your favorite movie back and forth at each other. So what’s your go-to genre of film?
What do you do on the first date?
While Casanova’s know all the right moves when it comes to a first date, creeps only THINK they know all the right moves, which inevitably leads to disaster with no chance of a follow-up date. Luckily for most of us, we’ve seen so many do’s and don’ts of going on a first date carried out on the big screen, that you only need to abide by the book for things to go at least relatively smoothly.
When you get into a new relationship, do you insist that your S.O. stop talking to their friends of the opposite sex?
Getting into the groove of a new relationship can be hard for anyone, and you’d be lying if you didn’t admit that you’re a little bit jealous when your S.O. continues to talk to people of the opposite sex. But as the relationship continues on, this is largely an emotion that most people can get over so long as the relationship is built upon trust.
Someone tells you to stop texting them, what do you do?
So you have a crush that you continue to message daily, but the conversation is starting to feel very one-sided. Then one day they finally tell you to leave them alone. While these seems pretty cut and dry to most people, some people are totally clueless when it comes to social interactions. Hopefully, you’re not one of them.
How do you initiate the first kiss?
Unless you’ve both had a handful of drinks and are ready to get frisky, going in for a first kiss stone-cold sober can be anxiety-inducing. Even if you can tell the other person is interested, you could very well be afraid of having a bad first kiss that they’ll continue to judge you by. So do you have any techniques to make sure they’re just as interested as you are?
