A little southern charm never hurt no one.   

1. Cowboy boots and jeans. Need I even say more ladies? Let’s be honest, the way to a southern girls heart is showing up on a date in some Wranglers and boots.     

2. Take her dancing. Two-steppin right to my heart. 

3. HOLD THE DANG DOOR.   I don’t know about you, but when a guy walks right on ahead inside and doesn’t even keep the door open, I instantly want to sucker punch him in the gut. Did your mama teach you nothing?!   

4. Grab a guitar and start singing. If a man were to ever serenade me with his guitar, I would melt into a pool of emotions.   

5. Show her you’re a man and grab a gun. There’s nothing more embarrassing than when I can shoot a .22 better than a guy.   

6. Trucks, trucks, and more trucks. Yes, just yes.   

7. Show her there’s more to you than just good looks and an angelic voice. Be open with her and show her that you want to pursue her and you actually want to be with her. I’m honestly sick of the “just-talking” phase. Be a man and define the relationship. Honesty and vulnerability are key.   

8. On your first date, go up to the door. Please, please, please, don’t just text her saying, “Here.” And while you are at it, grab some flowers.   

9. Now go inside and meet the parents. There’s nothing more respectful than going inside to meet her mom and dad. That will show them that you are a grown man and not “just some college kid”.   

10. Surprise her “Just Because." If she comes home to flowers and a card—that literally cost $10 at Wal-Mart—she will see that you care about her and just want to make her smile and make her happy.

11. Let her know she’s all you see. When a guy lets you know that you’re all they are paying attention to, that adds major brownie points. If you are talking to her but then proceed to stare at some other girl, she will feel like she isn’t good enough and will completely shut down.