My grandpa used to say, “There’s more than one way to skin a cat,” (I always planned on coming to dinner with a full stomach on the nights he cooked).

There is also more than one way to make plans with a girl. For the sake of continuity, we’ll call the “girl” Lindsay. Let’s take a look at the different paths that can be taken.

1) You run into Lindsay on campus on Thursday. Your next move is ?

A. Hit the pub. Your 11 a.m. class just got out, so you and your buddies are on your way to Louie’s. The weekend starts now.

B. Blow up her phone. You triple-check her number and promise to call her at 8 p.m. to figure out your plans.

C. Blow her off. You can’t talk now because you’re on your way to a sushi lunch date with a female friend to counsel her about her relationship troubles.

D. Hit the gym. You tell her you’ll see her at the Aztec Recreation Center. If you’re going to drink tonight you need to burn calories now. Your agent could call with news about that photo shoot for Abercrombie & Fitch at any time.

2) Lindsay’s best friend, Amy, is in your last class of the day, what do you say to her?

A. Nothing. Afternoon class? Oh right, you knew you had something else to do today.

B. Nothing. Just stare at her from three rows away.

C. Very little. Play it cool and don’t be overanxious.

D. Nothing. Amy isn’t speaking to you right now because you dropped her like a sack of rocks a couple of weeks ago.

3) It’s 8 p.m., time to start getting ready, now what?

A. Bottoms up. A beer pong tournament has started in your backyard. Your name is up next on the list.

B. Call her. You couldn’t wait until 8 p.m. and decided to text Lindsay at 5 p.m. to see if she made plans yet. She hasn’t answered back. You’re sweating.

C. Play it cool. Lindsay called you to tell you to come over at 9 p.m. to pre-party with her and her roommates. You tell her you’ll meet her at the bar.

D. Dress up. You’re trying to decide which outfit will best match your musk. Sixty percent of the time, it works every time.

4) It’s time to head to the bar, now what?

A. Call a doctor. You realize two things: 1) You’re probably not going to make it out of the house tonight. 2) Beer pong players aren’t made, they’re born.

B. Call a cab. Lindsay never got back to you, but you know she always goes to Typhoon Saloon on Thursday. You decide to show up early because you don’t want to miss her.

C. Call a tailor. Lindsay is freezing standing in line outside Typhoon. You don’t offer her your coat.

D. Call your other date. First Moondoggies and then maybe Tavern before Typhoon. You’ve promised a couple of other girls that you’d meet them tonight.

5) Lindsay’s inside the bar – dancing, drinking and having a pretty good time. She excuses herself to the bathroom. What’s next?

A. Pick a cup. Your call log says you talked to Lindsay, but you don’t really remember. Beer pong semifinalists need to focus on the match.

B. Follow her. You offer to hold her Vodka Cranberry and reach into your pocket for a “forget-me-now” pill to add some spice to her drink.

C. Ignore her. Lindsay didn’t go to the bathroom, she came over to talk to you because she doesn’t trust that other guy.

D. Avoid her. You hope Lindsay doesn’t run into anyone in the bathroom who you’ve hooked up with. Everyone knows what girls talk about in the bathroom.

6) It’s last call, so how should you close the deal?

A. Get a snack. You passed out for a while, but you’ve sobered up enough to turn on “White Room” by Eric Clapton and carry your water pipe into the crawl space before leaving to get a burrito.

B. Get a clue. Lindsay disappeared. Oh well, you know you’ll “accidentally” run into her at the ARC tomorrow.

C. Get some courage. Lindsay suggests you split a cab because you live so close to her. You say OK and end up spending the wee hours of the night playing “Halo” with her neighbor.

D. Get her home. Despite Amy’s warnings, Lindsay decides to share a cab with you. You knew she would when she laughed at your suggestion of playing the tip game.

Time to tally the answers.

Mostly A’s: If you’re not too hung over to read this sentence, pace yourself next time.

Mostly B’s: You’ve decided to give Lindsay space – the court ordered 100 feet.

Mostly C’s: Way to play it cool. It seems like she’s into you. Next time acknowledge that you are in the same area code as her and your plan will work.

Mostly D’s: Sometimes it’s too easy. Amy would say you’re a jerk, but that’s why it never worked out between you two.

-This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Daily Aztec.