This is Not the Boogle Memorial Dating Advice/Tips Thread, No

bnpederson wrote:

Being able to use chopsticks = broad minded? Maybe it's just because I'm in California, but I don't think I've met anyone under the age of 45 who couldn't use chopsticks.

You've met me! I'm under 45 and I can't use 'em.

Quintin_Stone wrote:
bnpederson wrote:

Being able to use chopsticks = broad minded? Maybe it's just because I'm in California, but I don't think I've met anyone under the age of 45 who couldn't use chopsticks.

You've met me! I'm under 45 and I can't use 'em.

I have an extra childrens' chopstick helper that our kids have outgrown if you need it, QS.

By the way. I love how the "date picture" on that page shows the guy using chopsticks normally, while the girl needs the helper.

LouZiffer wrote:

I have an extra childrens' chopstick helper that our kids have outgrown if you need it, QS.

I have forks. Thanks anyway.

Chopstick -> butt?

I don't mean to sound like a dick, but the only reason to use chopsticks is to feel authentic (that, or to respect the culture assuming you're actually in Asialand). But I'm in America, I'm American, and the fork and spoon (and spork!) are much more practical utensils than a pair of sticks, especially when it is a bad thing to use the sticks for the only practical purpose: jabbing things with the pointy ends.

Chopsticks are all cool and nifty, but if I look uncultured for using a practical utensil over an impractical one, then call me Conan the Barbarian.

ccesarano wrote:

I don't mean to sound like a dick, but the only reason to use chopsticks is to feel authentic (that, or to respect the culture assuming you're actually in Asialand). But I'm in America, I'm American, and the fork and spoon (and spork!) are much more practical utensils than a pair of sticks, especially when it is a bad thing to use the sticks for the only practical purpose: jabbing things with the pointy ends.

Chopsticks are all cool and nifty, but if I look uncultured for using a practical utensil over an impractical one, then call me Conan the Barbarian.

I'd hate to try to eat sushi with a fork and spoon

ccesarano wrote:

I don't mean to sound like a dick, but the only reason to use chopsticks is to feel authentic (that, or to respect the culture assuming you're actually in Asialand). But I'm in America, I'm American, and the fork and spoon (and spork!) are much more practical utensils than a pair of sticks, especially when it is a bad thing to use the sticks for the only practical purpose: jabbing things with the pointy ends.

Chopsticks are all cool and nifty, but if I look uncultured for using a practical utensil over an impractical one, then call me Conan the Barbarian.

Au contraire, monsieur.

Chopstick dexterity demonstrates to the modern lady that not only are you a well-traveled and worldly-wise gentlemen, but that you have have nimble and strong fingers, a trait that can pay dividends in the bedroom.

At least, that's what I tell myself as I eat a single bowl of rice in no less than a half hour.

The only reason is to feel authentic? Hrm. I guess I'll need to stop, since my reasons are invalid.

Invalid reason #1: It's fun.
Invalid reason #2: Sushi falls apart when I eat it with a fork.
Invalid reason #3: It forces me to slow down and enjoy my meal.

Looking cultured doesn't factor into it at all.

ccesarano wrote:

I don't mean to sound like a dick, but the only reason to use chopsticks is to feel authentic (that, or to respect the culture assuming you're actually in Asialand). But I'm in America, I'm American, and the fork and spoon (and spork!) are much more practical utensils than a pair of sticks, especially when it is a bad thing to use the sticks for the only practical purpose: jabbing things with the pointy ends.

Chopsticks are all cool and nifty, but if I look uncultured for using a practical utensil over an impractical one, then call me Conan the Barbarian.

LouZiffer wrote:

The only reason is to feel authentic? Hrm. I guess I'll need to stop, since my reasons are invalid.

Invalid reason #1: It's fun.
Invalid reason #2: Sushi falls apart when I eat it with a fork.
Invalid reason #3: It forces me to slow down and enjoy my meal.

Looking cultured doesn't factor into it at all.

Looking and being cultured is important. I can be kind of snobby sometimes, and I have good friends who can be quite socially demanding. I don't think I would date someone who couldn't appreciate certain things or feel comfortable in all kinds of social situations.

NathanialG wrote:
LouZiffer wrote:

The only reason is to feel authentic? Hrm. I guess I'll need to stop, since my reasons are invalid.

Invalid reason #1: It's fun.
Invalid reason #2: Sushi falls apart when I eat it with a fork.
Invalid reason #3: It forces me to slow down and enjoy my meal.

Looking cultured doesn't factor into it at all for me.

Looking and being cultured is important. I can be kind of snobby sometimes, and I have good friends who can be quite socially demanding. I don't think I would date someone who couldn't appreciate certain things or feel comfortable in all kinds of social situations.

Sorry... I didn't mean to make it look like I was speaking for anyone other than myself there. Intent is in bold. Being cultured is very different from looking cultured, in my opinion. Personally, I aim for inoffensive as far as different cultural situations are concerned. It's working toward being considerate, as opposed to working toward being considered.

LouZiffer wrote:

Invalid reason #2: Sushi falls apart when I eat it with a fork.

Have you tried a SPOON? Or a SPORK?

Quintin_Stone wrote:
LouZiffer wrote:

Invalid reason #2: Sushi falls apart when I eat it with a fork.

Have you tried a SPOON? Or a SPORK?

It's more difficult to pick sushi up with a spoon or fork without having it fall apart. Chopsticks or fingers would be my preference. (Hrm. Maybe chopsticks are a way to eat with your fingers without getting your hands dirty.)

While I expected "How to eat sushi" to come up in this thread, this is not the conversation I pictured.

DanyBoy wrote:

While I expected "How to eat sushi" to come up in this thread, this is not the conversation I pictured.

Preferably off of naked women, yes?

Rat Boy wrote:
DanyBoy wrote:

While I expected "How to eat sushi" to come up in this thread, this is not the conversation I pictured.

Preferably off of naked women, yes?

Close.

"Sushi" is code for a bodily area that rhymes with the capital of Saskatchewan. And by "How to eat", I mean how to use one's mouth for the stimulation of said area.

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Given that this thread is inspired by Boogle's dating exploits, a lot of ground needs to be covered before that.

DanyBoy wrote:

While I expected "How to eat sushi" to come up in this thread, this is not the conversation I pictured.

I figured the argument against eating sushi with a knife and fork would be about the other person's safety.

nm: t-t-t-Tannhausered!

DanyBoy wrote:
Rat Boy wrote:
DanyBoy wrote:

While I expected "How to eat sushi" to come up in this thread, this is not the conversation I pictured.

Preferably off of naked women, yes?

Close.

"Sushi" is code for a bodily area that rhymes with the capital of Saskatchewan. And by "How to eat", I mean how to use one's mouth for the stimulation of said area.

IMAGE(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3D0KijOUkQw/SCNTz4VaAJI/AAAAAAAAAHI/uIZtz3aMW4A/s320/the+fonz.jpg)

VAGINA?

Grubber788 wrote:
DanyBoy wrote:
Rat Boy wrote:
DanyBoy wrote:

While I expected "How to eat sushi" to come up in this thread, this is not the conversation I pictured.

Preferably off of naked women, yes?

Close.

"Sushi" is code for a bodily area that rhymes with the capital of Saskatchewan. And by "How to eat", I mean how to use one's mouth for the stimulation of said area.

IMAGE(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3D0KijOUkQw/SCNTz4VaAJI/AAAAAAAAAHI/uIZtz3aMW4A/s320/the+fonz.jpg)

VAGINA?

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How? How could you just ruin a perfectly good thread like this?

SuperDave wrote:
Sonicator wrote:

I think he meant: either a) they can use chopsticks, and you can talk about your relative abilities, b) they can't use chopsticks but are open to trying the cuisine, c) they can't use chopsticks and aren't willing to try.

It's more "playful banter" when they can't use them. That inability however opens up the opportunity to help them. The chances that someone is really bad with chopsticks varies with region however, which is why you're also taking them to a cuisine they are likely unfamiliar with (Korean).

Ah, korean restaurants are common enough here that I didn't really twig to that. There's an ethiopian place I like for that "new cuisine" thing.

As for the playful banter thing with chopsticks thing, I suspect it might backfire if I tried using it with the most recent girl I met - she's malay chinese, so could almost certainly take me to school.

Well, then have her teach you. Same effect really, so long as she gets into it.

LouZiffer wrote:

The only reason is to feel authentic? Hrm. I guess I'll need to stop, since my reasons are invalid.

Invalid reason #1: It's fun.
Invalid reason #2: Sushi falls apart when I eat it with a fork.
Invalid reason #3: It forces me to slow down and enjoy my meal.

Looking cultured doesn't factor into it at all.

Reason #3 is actually very valid, and something I keep forgetting. If I'm in a group of people, I manage having to eat slowly simply because I'm talking so much.

Hrm.

As for reason #2, I keep forgetting about Sushi. I tried it once and, egh. Cold, raw fish is not my bag. Neither is seaweed. However, if you're not looking to eat with your fingers, then chopsticks are a very valid tool.

I tip my hat to you sir. Chopsticks/forks are, then, a preference thing.

But there are still dicks that make it seem as if they're fancy just because they know how to use chopsticks.

DanyBoy wrote:

Well, then have her teach you. Same effect really, so long as she gets into it.

Are we... uh... still talking about eating sushi?

DanyBoy wrote:

Well, then have her teach you. Same effect really, so long as she gets into it.

This may quickly veer into Tao of Boogle territory, but I've got this gut feeling that inviting a girl on a date to do something that she's better at than you might not be ideal. This may be a dysfunction resulting from my egomania, of course.

Grubber788 wrote:

Are we... uh... still talking about eating sushi?

LouZiffer wrote:

By the way. I love how the "date picture" on that page shows the guy using chopsticks normally, while the girl needs the helper.

Well, he didn't need anything ELSE to make him look stupid, what with that douchey hat. And shirt. And necklace. And haircut. And face. ...That girl must be his sister. It's the only explanation.

Sonicator wrote:
DanyBoy wrote:

Well, then have her teach you. Same effect really, so long as she gets into it.

This may quickly veer into Tao of Boogle territory, but I've got this gut feeling that inviting a girl on a date to do something that she's better at than you might not be ideal. This may be a dysfunction resulting from my egomania, of course.

On the contrary, I've known girls that like a confident and multi-dimensional guy, but part of that even includes teaching him new things. There's a difference between a willingness to learn and just sucking at life, and considering women love every opportunity to flirt (assuming they're into you to begin with).

Hey, it can be a breath of fresh air to be on a date with a guy who isn't afraid to ask how to do something. Sometimes a lady likes to be in the driver's seat, so it can be a bit of a turn on if the man you're with sheepishly turns to you with a grin and asks you how it's done.

Also, if she's teaching you how to use chopsticks, then her hands be all over your hands. You may look a little silly dropping your food, but hey, you're showing her that you're open to trying new things.

Sonicator wrote:

As for the playful banter thing with chopsticks thing, I suspect it might backfire if I tried using it with the most recent girl I met - she's malay chinese, so could almost certainly take me to school. ;-)

Malay Chinese - sounds either Malaysian, Singaporean or Indonesian.

Yeah letting the lady teach you stuff is a great ice breaker or getting-to-know her. It lets her be confident, even comfortable and shows her that you're willing to listen and pay attention to her. Good traits to establish in her books.

Hmm, good points!

Falchion wrote:

Malay Chinese - sounds either Malaysian, Singaporean or Indonesian.

I believe born in Malaysia, ethnically Chinese in this case.