A Man With Game is Always a Step Ahead of You, Are You One?

Contrary to popular belief and (even more) popular magazines, dating isn’t easy.

In Get Out, Aniruddha Mahale mines his own romantic (mis)adventures to put together the ultimate guide to dating for gay men in India.

Full of tips, advice and lessons learned – the stylist who taught him how to dress, the teacher who taught him how to behave, the socialite who taught him how to charm – Mahale remembers the good dates and the bad, and offers real, practical advice to men dealing with coming out and going out in India.

First, let’s learn what’s a man with Game like?

A man with Game is a master of words. He slides into conversations (and your DMs) with just the right things to say. It’s never too much nor too little, so you never question his motive, or lack thereof. The man doesn’t necessarily need to be rich or attractive or stylish, but he’s revered in the queer circles because he makes people feel special. It’s not the kind of special that can be bought or couriered, it’s the kind of special that is felt. 

It might be his moves on the dance floor or the dais, or even in bed, but a man’s Game is always effortless. It’s in the little things he does. A casual joke that’s a compliment. A hint of a smile when you tell a story. A chuckle when you blush. A firm handshake. The subtle graze of his fingers on your arm. He’s always one step ahead of you, because he’s no novice. 

How can you tell if a man has Game™? 

You can’t. The game isn’t something you play on a video game console, or as a bluff inside someone’s head. There’s no trick to master or formula to learn, because anybody can have Game. That includes you.

Want to know if you are playing your cards right? Answer these ten questions to find out if you are the master of the game:

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So… Are you a Man with Game?

Mostly As
While we give you full credit for your ability to flirt your way out of every situation, sometimes it can be a … too much. You might believe that you have the gift of gab, but that doesn’t make you a gift from god.
It’s time to consider calming those nerves with some tonic, because no man with real Game ever eased himself into a conversation with the not-so-subtle, “Hello! I am the best thing that will ever happen to you.”

Mostly Bs
There’s no denying your charm … when it comes to finding your way into somebody’s pants. But unless you are using your flirting skills to find a fuckbuddy, there’s no point in playing the having Game – because remember that a few sexual innuendoes and one terrifying case of syphilis later, you’ll only be left to play all by yourself.

Mostly Cs
CONGRATULATIONS! You’ve mastered the Game. Now enjoy the feeling and bask in the glory. A free drink is coming your way the next time you are at a bar.

Mostly Ds
Well, what can we say? Your flirting skills make Ross from FRIENDS look like Prince Charming. But you don’t need to let your hounds loose just yet, because we have a crash course on flirting right at the beginning of this chapter.