Need First Date Advice!

boogle wrote:
casual_alcoholic wrote:

Well, this is a dinner date Friday night. So the limits it a bit, also she said she's allergic to sushi.

I don't think that is how allergies work.
Raw fish maybe? Seafood? These are allergies.

How allergies work:
You don't like something = you are allergic to that thing.

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Next time on how sh*t works: f*cking magnets

kaostheory wrote:
boogle wrote:
casual_alcoholic wrote:

Well, this is a dinner date Friday night. So the limits it a bit, also she said she's allergic to sushi.

I don't think that is how allergies work.
Raw fish maybe? Seafood? These are allergies.

How allergies work:
You don't like something = you are allergic to that thing.

This PSA brought to you by KAOS Motors: Where you never know what's around the bend. (hint: a burning heap of metal, plastic and human flesh).

Next time on how sh*t works: f*cking magnets

Why would you want to f*ck a magnet?

Garden Ninja wrote:
kaostheory wrote:
boogle wrote:
casual_alcoholic wrote:

Well, this is a dinner date Friday night. So the limits it a bit, also she said she's allergic to sushi.

I don't think that is how allergies work.
Raw fish maybe? Seafood? These are allergies.

How allergies work:
You don't like something = you are allergic to that thing.

This PSA brought to you by KAOS Motors: Where you never know what's around the bend. (hint: a burning heap of metal, plastic and human flesh).

Next time on how sh*t works: f*cking magnets

Why would you want to f*ck a magnet?

I am attracted to them.

KingGorilla wrote:
Garden Ninja wrote:
kaostheory wrote:
boogle wrote:
casual_alcoholic wrote:

Well, this is a dinner date Friday night. So the limits it a bit, also she said she's allergic to sushi.

I don't think that is how allergies work.
Raw fish maybe? Seafood? These are allergies.

How allergies work:
You don't like something = you are allergic to that thing.

This PSA brought to you by KAOS Motors: Where you never know what's around the bend. (hint: a burning heap of metal, plastic and human flesh).

Next time on how sh*t works: f*cking magnets

Why would you want to f*ck a magnet?

I am attracted to them.

Are you positive?

KingGorilla wrote:
Garden Ninja wrote:

Why would you want to f*ck a magnet?

I am attracted to them.

MilkmanDanimal wrote:
KingGorilla wrote:
Garden Ninja wrote:
kaostheory wrote:
boogle wrote:
casual_alcoholic wrote:

Well, this is a dinner date Friday night. So the limits it a bit, also she said she's allergic to sushi.

I don't think that is how allergies work.
Raw fish maybe? Seafood? These are allergies.

How allergies work:
You don't like something = you are allergic to that thing.

This PSA brought to you by KAOS Motors: Where you never know what's around the bend. (hint: a burning heap of metal, plastic and human flesh).

Next time on how sh*t works: f*cking magnets

Why would you want to f*ck a magnet?

I am attracted to them.

Are you positive?

He is a gorilla..it's animal magnetism.

MilkmanDanimal wrote:
KingGorilla wrote:
Garden Ninja wrote:
kaostheory wrote:
boogle wrote:
casual_alcoholic wrote:

Well, this is a dinner date Friday night. So the limits it a bit, also she said she's allergic to sushi.

I don't think that is how allergies work.
Raw fish maybe? Seafood? These are allergies.

How allergies work:
You don't like something = you are allergic to that thing.

This PSA brought to you by KAOS Motors: Where you never know what's around the bend. (hint: a burning heap of metal, plastic and human flesh).

Next time on how sh*t works: f*cking magnets

Why would you want to f*ck a magnet?

I am attracted to them.

Are you positive?

Negative.

wordsmythe wrote:
MilkmanDanimal wrote:
KingGorilla wrote:
Garden Ninja wrote:
kaostheory wrote:
boogle wrote:
casual_alcoholic wrote:

Well, this is a dinner date Friday night. So the limits it a bit, also she said she's allergic to sushi.

I don't think that is how allergies work.
Raw fish maybe? Seafood? These are allergies.

How allergies work:
You don't like something = you are allergic to that thing.

This PSA brought to you by KAOS Motors: Where you never know what's around the bend. (hint: a burning heap of metal, plastic and human flesh).

Next time on how sh*t works: f*cking magnets

Why would you want to f*ck a magnet?

I am attracted to them.

Are you positive?

Negative.

Well, this conversation is in flux, isn't it?

Jonman wrote:
wordsmythe wrote:
MilkmanDanimal wrote:
KingGorilla wrote:
Garden Ninja wrote:
kaostheory wrote:
boogle wrote:
casual_alcoholic wrote:

Well, this is a dinner date Friday night. So the limits it a bit, also she said she's allergic to sushi.

I don't think that is how allergies work.
Raw fish maybe? Seafood? These are allergies.

How allergies work:
You don't like something = you are allergic to that thing.

This PSA brought to you by KAOS Motors: Where you never know what's around the bend. (hint: a burning heap of metal, plastic and human flesh).

Next time on how sh*t works: f*cking magnets

Why would you want to f*ck a magnet?

I am attracted to them.

Are you positive?

Negative.

Well, this conversation is in flux, isn't it?

I made it take an ionic turn some time ago.

Ugh, this conversation is gaussing me out.

Quintin_Stone wrote:

Ugh, this conversation is gaussing me out.

Don't act so shocked.

I like how the comments just keep going back and forth. Getting a real charge out of it.

Falchion wrote:

I like how the comments just keep going back and forth. Getting a real charge out of it.

Well, one thing about dating is that you'll want to play the field.

These jokes are repulsive.

NOW this thread is going places.

I love MC Skat Kat.

Tanglebones wrote:
complexmath wrote:

For dinner dates... just find someplace with great atmosphere. Since you're in NYC that should be easy, but if you're drawing a blank, watch some of the "Best Thing I Ever Ate" shows on Food TV or the Travel Channel. Just the other day I saw a show where some of the segments were places with the best atmosphere, best pizza, etc.

Beg to differ - those may be ok in other cities, but in NYC, the ones on the food networks are rarely the places you actually want to eat. Also, ask her if she's got any special requirements before you book a place. Finding out someone's a vegan/vegetarian/kosher/hates seafood/whatever is a huge buzzkill.

Seriouseats.com's New York coverage is generally excellent; they've got a series of articles about date night restaurants. Read the articles and see if any given place fits the vibe you're trying to create:

Amazing link dude! We're going here http://newyork.seriouseats.com/2011/... at 7:30 Friday night. I feel like this crosses over nicely with Paleocon's Fondue suggestion

Nice. Let me know how the food is!

Date is tonight! Again, very nervous. They don't take reservations, so hopefully we get a spot.

casual_alcoholic wrote:

Date is tonight! Again, very nervous. They don't take reservations, so hopefully we get a spot.

A wet spot :classy:

Good luck n_n

Good luck Casual!

Well, date went well, there will definitely be a sequel. Place was very nice and classy, except we had a window seat and a homeless guy showed up and bothered us for food and no service came to clear him away. That's my only complaint. I saw a chocolate, beer, and bacon fondue desert that I think I'm going to get for next time.

casual_alcoholic wrote:

I saw a chocolate, beer, and bacon fondue desert that I think I'm going to get for next time.

That was on the menu and you didn't order it? Yet you say the date went well? I don't believe you.

I forgot to mention it but I went out on a date tonight to Karaoke, but I sort of f*cked it up. I wanted to do that song "Whats Up?" by 4 non blondes because of that awesome He-Man youtube, but I was drunk and accidentally picked "What's Going On" by Marvin Gaye. I'm pretty sure I redefined the word disaster.

lol
You know, at least you are trying to have some fun. It's who you are, and she can take it or leave it

casual_alcoholic:

Few men are songsters. It's huge plus if you are, but only a very slight negative if you're not. A bigger hit is if you're terrible at singing and you either don't know it, or you're far too self-conscious about it. You sing badly, it's not the end of the world. Most people do.

I just asked a girl out over Facebook, I feel dirty and stupid, but at the same time she seemed way too cool to not at least try. I met her the other night through a mutual friend, but I only see him once every 3-4 months or so, and who knows if this girl would be there next time we hung out (unlikely). I wish I'd just done it the other night, but it's hard asking someone out when your constantly surrounded by other people you're hanging out with. Is there a proper way to do that?

casual_alcoholic wrote:

I wish I'd just done it the other night, but it's hard asking someone out when your constantly surrounded by other people you're hanging out with. Is there a proper way to do that?

Well, assuming she feels the same way, finding a way to seclude her from the group, start by just talking to her. She will make it clear by reciprocating the privacy. My next move is generally trying to get her alone in some activity-partner up at a game of pool for example. If you are pub/club hopping, walk next to her, close. Again, focus your attention on her, if she focuses her attention on you, it is mutual.
What I like about meeting girls in a group setting, is that their natural defenses are down, so you can more easily just strike up conversation that is meaningful. With mutual friends around, you get a pass on having to prove yourself not a mega douche who will slip them a mickey in a drink.

But I suppose Facebook works as well.

LarryC wrote:

A bigger hit is if you're terrible at singing and you either don't know it, or you're far too self-conscious about it. You sing badly, it's not the end of the world. Most people do.

So you're saying that being a terrible singer is potentially as good as or better than being a good one? If that's the case, it doesn't hurt to try if you don't mind risking minor embarrassment.