# Some thoughts and ideas? Thanks a ton!

**URL:** <https://pheromonetalk.com/t/some-thoughts-and-ideas-thanks-a-ton/39434>\
**Category:** Men's Pheromone Advice & Field Reports\
**Created:** [June 20, 2010, 9:38am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/some-thoughts-and-ideas-thanks-a-ton/39434 "2010-06-20T09:38:33Z")\
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**Author:** ![ps86651](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/pheromonetalk.com/ps86651/32/206_2.png) [@ps86651](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/ps86651)\
**Post date:** [June 20, 2010, 9:38am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/some-thoughts-and-ideas-thanks-a-ton/39434/1 "2010-06-20T09:38:33Z")

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Guys and girls,

I would like your advice / recommendations / suggestions on the following scenario and what vibe I wish to convey.

**Scenario:** My operational rotation in Chicago is up and I’m about to start a new one at our main hub in NY. The atmosphere is a little more formal and less “chill-oriented”. I don’t know anyone there, so will be meeting everyone for the first time. **FIRST IMPRESSIONS ARE CRUCIAL.**

**Vibe:** I wish to convey a vibe that projects:

- charismatic and confident
- high-value (but not intimidatingly so…)
- dependable and trustworthy
- professional yet approachable

**What I want them to think:** “Hmmm…yep. I like this guy, he’s a pro but I can have a beer and talk about women with him”

**What I’m thinking:** 1 drop A314, 2 sprays IH, 3 sprays IS.

Your thoughts? I’m keeping A314 a little light because I don’t want to come over as too overbearing or intimidating, especially as first impressions are quite critical.

Very many thanks!

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**Author:** ![RADMAN513](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/pheromonetalk.com/radman513/32/364_2.png) [@RADMAN513](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/RADMAN513)\
**Post date:** [June 20, 2010, 3:44pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/some-thoughts-and-ideas-thanks-a-ton/39434/2 "2010-06-20T15:44:58Z")

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Given your descriptions I’d actually go with a 50/50 ratio of A314 and [MX297](https://pheromonelabs.com/product/mx297/). The A314 gives you the professional and high value aspects, the 297 lessens the intimidation and makes it more approachable. I wouldn’t use 297 alone, it’s a little too “rock star” for a professional setting but with the more serious vibe of A314 it should convey exactly what you’re looking for.

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**Author:** ![CoolKat](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/pheromonetalk.com/coolkat/32/501_2.png) [@CoolKat](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/CoolKat)\
**Post date:** [June 20, 2010, 9:01pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/some-thoughts-and-ideas-thanks-a-ton/39434/3 "2010-06-20T21:01:33Z")

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Why don’t you try IG. It is a high-value without coming across as dominant and authoritative. A314 is like “Dick Cheney” and “Bob Knight” (a former super-dominant Indiana U basketball coach); IG is more like “Bill Clinton” and “Phil Jackson:” highly respectable but not intimidating and somewhat still “cool” and “fun”;

To throw in another cousin of A314, Mx297 is more like George W. Bush: someone with status but enough of tough, Texan-like attitude - I think Bush is a faker, but I am not going more into that 😛