Never Encourage The Men - song lyrics 
American Old-time song lyrics from www.traditionalmusic.co.uk 
NEVER ENCOURAGE THE MEN. As sung by Tony Pastor. 
A word of advice I'll give to the girls, If they will but listen to me: If the men do not like it it's little I'll care, If the girls with me will agree. Should a young man wink at you while passing the street. Don't laugh or he'll do so again; Pretend you don't see him and pass on your way, And never encourage the men. 
Chorus. Don't ever be flattered with what they may say, Though they call you a rare little gem; For if you allow them just one little loss, They surely will kiss you again. 
If your lover's pocket should ever get light, Of course he'll explain all to you; Then he'll say, "Little darling, will you be so kind As to lend me a dollar or two?" If you lend him five dollars to-day, bear in mind, To-morrow he'll surely want ten; So cling to your purse, and don't act like a fool, And never encourage the men.-Chorus. 
But when in the ball-room you're dancing so gay, With a handsome young man at your side; He vows that he loves you, and says that some day He will surely make you his bride. And if he should pinch you and give you a hug, Stand up for your rights there and then; And just tell him quickly he'd better behave, And never encourage the men.-Chorus. 
And if out to the park you should go for a walk, And should happen to meet a young swell, With his gold-headed cane and his big diamond pin. (Dame fortune has favored him well). Don't look upon him any more than a man, For George is no better than Ben; But just pass him by, pay no heed to his sigh. And never encourage the men.-Chorus.