What's the worst thing you can bring with you on a date with women? It's a wireless telephone and I will tell you why:

• It's disruptive.

• It's rude to talk on the phone while on a date, which makes your date feel ignored.

• It's embarrassing if one of your current or past girlfriends call you while out on a date.

• Phone calls are disruptive and disturbing to other people around you.

• If you're bringing your wireless telephone on a date to make yourself feel important, keep in mind that this may backfire on you.

• It could have a negative effect because of the above reasons.

If you insist on taking your wireless telephone on a date, follow these rules:

• Turn the ringer as low as possible to avoid disturbing her.

• Use Caller ID, voice mail or a vibration setting to limit disturbing your date.

• If you absolutely must take a call, excuse yourself and go talk in private. If she asks who called when you return, whatever you do, don't tell her it was another woman. Make up something if you have to.