Hi...I try to present myself as a gentleman. I do not use expletives, nor do I speak negatively of others. Speaking of negative, I diligently avoid negative people like the bubonic plague. I am a communicator, and understand the difference between listening and merely hearing. You have opinions, I would like to know them. My thinking is we don't always have to agree, we can simply agree to disagree. When it comes to relationships I adamantly believe ALL lasting relationships MUST be built upon the foundation of friendship because if it isn't, then upon what is it to be built? Some people feel intimidated by how direct and to the point I am, but I say what I mean, and mean what I say. With me there is no guesswork as to where one stands. This is how I was raised...and it wasn't in the South. One more thing, I prefer to date someone who is openminded when it comes to the age and/or race she DOES date. P.S. To all you women under 35, or from another country, the VAST majority of which are scammers, save your games for some other guy that is stupid enough to waste his time on you. I don't want your naked pictures, and No, you can't have my email.