Future heartbreaker

A nine-year-old boy has written a book that I think all of us can learn from. Alec Greven, a fourth-grader from Colorado, is currently on tour (read: skipping school) to promote his book, How to Talk to Girls.

Written for a second-grade assignment, Alec’s book is going mainstream thanks to publishing house HarperCollins.

How to Talk to Girls is filled with tips and tricks straight from the playground that all Penn students, not just the guys, can benefit from.

For example, through his recess research, Alec deduced that “about 73 percent of regular girls ditch boys, 93 percent of pretty girls ditch boys.” So basically, don’t feel bad about getting rejected, guys. It happens all the time. And girls, maybe we should stop being so selective and give the guys a chance.

For those of you who find it hard to start a conversation with your crush, Alec offers this gem: “If I say hi and you say hi back, we’re probably off to a good start.”

Unlike other self-promoting relationship experts like Mystery the “Pick-up Artist” who teach dating methods that rely on heavy doses of manipulation, Alec’s advice is simple and practical. “Neg” me at a party, and I’ll know what you’re up to. Saying “Hi,” is a good start for a more genuine conversation.

It’s kind of sad that we live in a world where some of the best love advice comes from a nine-year-old. Maybe we should all take a step back, stop playing games, and just try combing our hair and use compliments sparingly as Alec suggests.

Finally, the most important piece of advice Alec offers should bring all of us a little closer to the ground. “Life is hard, move on!”

I don’t think I could have said it any better myself.

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