As the semester winds down and winter break approaches, many of you will be headed to the bars to either celebrate being done with classes, or to reunite with your friends from home. As you go out, it is important to remember these few rules so you don't make a complete ass out of yourself!

DO: Ask her if she would like a refill.

If you notice that her cup is getting a little empty, ask her if she would like a refill, but also encourage her to accept a drink from you by letting her come with you when you go up to the bar to order one and to watch where her cup is at all times! This makes her know that you have ZERO plans of slipping anything in her drink

DON'T: Think that because you bought her a drink that she owes you anything.

Yes, it was super nice of you to offer a girl of drink, but just because she accepts your offer, doesn't mean that she owes you anything else. That's like saying to someone, "hey, you talked to me without insulting me for about 25 minutes, you now have to come home with me." Don't be a dick. If the girl's not interested, she's not interested and it's a waste of both of your times to continue the conversation any further.

DO: Come up with creative/witty things to say to her.

The same old pick up lines get extremely old after awhile and approaching a girl with something creative YET NOT DOUCHEY is a good way to catch her interest and seem like you're making an effort, rather just spewing you words you've heard, or even used 1,000 times prior.

DON'T: Be a dick.

If you approach a girl at a bar, here are some things NOT to say and probable answers for your douchey comments:

Q: "what that mouth do?"

A: Insult a person until they cry

Q: "what's your sign?"

A: STOP.

Q: "well, you look beautiful tonight"

A: "I look beautiful every night, the answer is still 'no'"

Basically, all you have to do is be respectful and know your audience. If you go over to a girl and what you're doing clearly isn't working, self reflect and think, "am I being a dick?" or even "am I being boring?" OR MAYBE THIS GIRL IS AT THE BAR WITH HER FRIENDS AND JUST WANTS TO BE LEFT ALONE!!! I have these tips are helpful, and LADIES, if you weren't so quick to judge, the average looking guy at the bar who seemed a little too shy for you, might have actually been a good guy.