Advise who!

You know people are always asking me for advice. Sir Guestling, my preferred form of address, although close friends and family do call me Guest and Lady Guestling, affectionately uses Guesty, she calls me other names as well but these are not necessarily with affection! But I digress, Sir Guestling they ask can you give me some advice on..........and then proceed to seek my wisdom on almost any subject you can think of.
Advice is like an empty bag, it can be used to carry something but it's just an empty bag! So I always keep any guidance short and sweet. For some reason I am always being consulted on matters of the heart, like some kindly old agony Uncle. Whilst I am no expert on romance and the like, I pride myself, to think that I have some modicum of  understanding when it comes to love.
For instance a young swain of my acquaintance, he maybe a second cousin twice removed, the family tree is bushy and full of strange branches, so I am never sure who I'm related to, which occasionally has lead to some awkwardness  and embarrassment but that is a tale for another time. Anyway this young lad I think his name is Rodney, buttonholed me at some family soiree, Sir Guestling he said,
I need some help.
I was heading to the bar to replenish my empty glass, my philosophy at these do's, is to take advantage of the hosts hospitality, after all you were invited! Rodney had blocked my path so I had no choice but to acknowledge his request.
Dear boy, I replied raising an eyebrow.
I have my eye on this girl he stuttered
Pretty filly is she?
Oh er yes, yes she is.
He was obviously nervous but then Lady Guestling claims I can be quite formidable, I don't get it but she thinks she knows best.
Well you see I'm besotted with this girl and I need to, well get her to notice me, can you help?
I paused before replying and stroked my beard in a thoughtful way.
Have you tried talking to her?
He looked at me aghast.
Er no I haven't!
I smiled and patted him on the shoulder,
Well I should start with that and see where it goes from there, dear chap, now need a refill, hope that helps.
I left him standing there looking bewildered but as I glanced back I noticed a smile spread over his visage!
You see, short and sweet, life is over complicated as it is, keep it simple, that's my  advice.
Tat ta for now!