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10 things men don't know about women: Kalki Koechlin

May 26, 2009 18:13 IST

Image: Kalki Koechlin
Photographs: Toto Nandy for Man's World magazine

Actress Kalki Koechlin of Dev D fame has a few relationship tips for men -- so, guys, sit up and take note!

Once in a while...

We love to be taken out for a steak and beer; we don't just live off salads and white wine.

 

 

 

Text: Raul Dias
Courtesy: Man's World

Text messages...

Image: Kalki Koechlin
Photographs: Still from Dev D

Are for teenagers. Call, even if it's just for one sentence.

On a first date...

Image: Kalki Koechlin
Photographs: Still from Dev D

Don't take us out for candle-light dinners, it's awkward. Do something fun and ice-breaking like taking us to a concert or a stand-up comedy show.

We like...

Image: Kalki Koechlin
Photographs: Still from Dev D

To see you make an effort; being 'cool' won't make us remember a man, making us laugh will.

Women sometimes...

Image: Kalki Koechlin
Photographs: Still from Dev D

Burp, or pick their noses, or get ketchup on their tee-shirts -- get used to it and don't make us feel bad about it.

Please cook for us...

Image: Kalki Koechlin
Photographs: Still from Dev D

And that includes learning how to make excellent desserts.

You can never...

Image: Kalki Koechlin
Photographs: Still from Dev D

Give a woman too many compliments, but remember we can tell right away when you're lying.

If you want to say sorry...

Image: Kalki Koechlin
Photographs: Still from Dev D

Don't get flowers or chocolates -- it's effortless and impersonal. A woman will forgive you if she feels you have put some time and thought into finding something that will make her happy.

If you cheat...

Image: Kalki Koechlin
Photographs: Still from Dev D

On your girlfriend, expect to be kicked in the balls and expect all her friends to treat you like shit.

If you can keep a woman happy...

Image: Kalki Koechlin
Photographs: Rediff Archives

In bed and stay true to her, she will do anything for you.