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Here Are The Dos And Don'ts Of Having A One-Night Stand, According To Men

by Taylor Ortega
Apatow Productions

The sloppy hijinks of a one-night stand are staples of the stage, screen and sitcom for a reason: They can take a wrong turn into Awkward City fast.

As entertaining as it is to watch ONS disaster scenarios play out for our entertainment, living through the excruciating self-consciousness and social anxiety in real time with a veritable stranger can be less fun.

Redditor holyshyeet asked the men of Reddit,

What are etiquettes of one-night stands?

One-night-stand culture, as it turns out, is just as rules-y as every other social interaction, despite its casual appearance. Luckily, minimal effort leaves everyone involved a lot more comfortable and satisfied.

Be upfront and no partner can fault you for leading him or her on like a jackass.

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Make some nonchalant conversation. Hint: Almost everyone likes sandwiches. Start there!

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If you're an adult -- and not a teenager with a beard and a fake ID cruisin' for some local strange -- stock your home with some simple amenities.

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Show a little enthusiasm.

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Just, like, check first.

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Treat your sex guest like he or she is in first class and you're a flight attendant for a reputable airline.

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Know when to pretend you have an important business work meeting for your job career. Sounds real, right?

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Throw down for some cab fare. While you wait for the cab to arrive, talk about how great Uber is. So not awkward!

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Keep it honest, warts and all. Literally, though.

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Do everything transamination says.

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What are you even waiting for, though? Get out there, and have sex with a stranger! Eye contact is optional but encouraged.