Dating tips from a 9-year-old

You may have already heard about mini-Cassanova Alec Greven,. He's a nine-year-old boy whose dating primer "How to Talk to Girls" has evolved from a $3 pamphlet to a book being published by Harper Collins.

We admit, we were sceptical at first -- what could some kid possibly teach veterans like us about romancing the ladies?

But we have to admit, his advice is pretty solid. Check out a sampling of Alex's best tips from a recent New York Post article, and think about the fact that his practical advice would all totally work.

1. "Comb your hair and don't wear sweats (jogging bottoms)."

2. "Control your hyperness (cut down on sugar if you need to)."

3. "The best choice for most boys is a regular girl. Remember, some pretty girls are coldhearted when it comes to boys. Don't let them get to you."

4. "Make sure you have good friends who don't try to take the girl you like."

5. "Go easy on the compliments to avoid looking desperate."

6. "Class clowns never make a good love story with a girl, if you catch my drift."

See Alec give love advice in a video after the jump.