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Apr6

Passion for Pashmina Salesperson

Dear Mann Landers,

I bought my mom a pashmina for Christmas from a little boutique pashmina shop. The girl that works there is so hot… SOOO HOT! 

I still walk by that boutique pashmina shop from time to time - she’s always working there. The problem? I have no reason to go into a boutique pashmina shop until June (my mom’s birthday) at the earliest!

How can I make something happen with this girl prior to mom’s bday?

Sincerely,

Man-shmina, in Montreal

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Dear Man-shmina,

First off - pat yourself on the back for being such a terrific gift buyer!

I dare any male reader to tell me a gift that delivers more bang for its buck than a $7 pashmina. They go with everything. They’re soft. They can come in handy in the bedroom.

Wait. You bought this for your mom? Kidding.

Back to the boutique pashmina dilema. You’re bang on. You don’t want to make a habit of buying pashminas - that screams “I have a girlfriend” or “I have a vagina”.

You need a conversation starter. Something genuine - like pretending you need help with directions.

Do your research and determine a boutique (you seem to like that word) coffee shop in the general vicinity of her pashmina shop. Next time you walk by her pashmina shop, pop in and tell her that you’re in dire need of an americano - and that you’ve heard there is a great coffee shop in the area called [insert name of aforementioned boutique coffee shop]. If she’s heard of it, she’ll be impressed that you’re seeking it out instead of the 4 Starbucks within 500m of her shop, and she’ll give you directions. If she hasn’t heard of it, tell her that you’ll track it down and report back.

Now’s your chance to subtly penetrate her… heart. Say something to the effect of:

“You probably don’t remember, but I actually bought one of your pashminas over the holidays. My name is [insert your name]. I owe you - it was for my mom and she never shuts up about it. Maybe I can buy you a coffee at [insert name of aforementioned boutique coffee shop] as a thank you?”.

Her answer will start with a Y and end with a “es, Yes, Yes!”

It’s good to be back…

You’re welcome,

Mann Landers

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