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Happy Monday! While partying at Flip Flops Saturday, I spotted a guy wearing a T-shirt with his phone number on it. It also included this bold invitation: "Text me."

Classy, right?

On the plus side, he probably avoided all the awkward conversation that comes before the phone number exchange. On the minus side, he seriously risked looking desperate.

Whether you like it or not, the dating world relies heavily on self-promotion. We're told that in order to score a second date, we must show our best sides. Mention our most valued accomplishments. Accentuate our most striking features.

Take it too far, however, and you're conceited.

So tell me: Is literally wearing your phone number on your sleeve smart, or cheesy?