"I usually try asking questions. From people. Otherwise they have this very useful new invention here called a search engine."

But here he was being rude as well. And to a lady. Well. A woman, at least. Generally he was far more... what was the word. Chivalrous? Gentlemanly? He had a certain notion of how women should be treated, with respect and a sense of composure, that apparently he failed to keep hold of around this particular woman.

He rubbed the bridge of his nose, a wave of dizziness from the quantity of alcohol he had consumed, and forced a smile for her.

"No. I am sorry. I have not exactly been a gentleman."