'Tis the season for Mad Men... and arrogance.
Lately I've run into a number of men who are little "too big for their britches", as my late Great-Great Aunt Blanche used to say. I seem to keep encountering men who appear seemingly normal and humble upon introduction. They are polite, courteous, even chivalrous to a modern extent, but before too long, and lately too long is about 2 weeks, they pull out the "I have a waiting list, so I'm done with you" card. Yes, it's an actual card. I've seen it. It's blue. American Express gives them out by invitation only. Nonetheless, there seems to be an "ON" button for the arrogance of late 20 something men lately. Or maybe there is a limited grace period when interacting with someone new? I'm not sure. I do, on the other hand, know that this isn't something new, but I think I've run into higher numbers this year than in years past for whatever reason. So I am bound to wonder, "What happened to actually giving people a chance? What happened to actually getting to know someone to decide if you like them?"
Now I'd be just as arrogant as my recent meet-ups if I didn't point out that I too, am often quick to judge guys. No one will tell you I'm not extremely picky. However I've learned this about myself and do make a conscious effort to give people a 2nd chance and when I actually do, I'm usually pleasantly surprised I will admit.
Fellas, I know Don Draper is great. He is a stud and one smooth dude, but his antics are not an instructional video each Sunday night. Arrogance is something to be tossed around in your early 20s. When you get to your late 20's and your early 30's and you have somewhat of a belly, and probably some scruffy facial hair, when you have to get up every morning to get to work by 9am and stay late to satisfy your boss, and when you have achy backs because those guys in their early 20s can beat you at sports, it's time to get over yourself. Because at the end of the day, the reason you're looking for a woman is because you're lonely...just like Don Draper.
