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Am I a picky dater?

So I found this short article that leads me to believe I am on the right track about the minimum traits I'd like in a man:

Am I too picky when dating? By Rabbi Shmuley Boteach

The basic questions from the Rabbi's checklist that a woman should ask herself about the man she is interested in dating were highlighted in the article, and I am posting them here for easy access:

1. Is he humble, or does he brag shamelessly or talk about himself constantly?
2. Is he courteous and respectful, or does he repeatedly cut you off in mid-sentence?
3. Does he apologize if he hurts you or has made a mistake?
4. Does he focus on you, or does he seem distracted by other women?
5. Is he patient with children?
6. Does he treat waiters and service people with respect?
7. Does he carry himself in a dignified manner, or does he curse, get drunk, or yell?
8. Does he give to charity?
9. Even if he is not close to his parents or family, does he listen to you when you tell him why he should reconsider?
10. Is he generous, or does he insist you pay half the bill?

If you're dating men who score 7 out of ten on this list, you're doing OK.

Are these expectations too high for any man to meet? nullYahoo!