dating tips? - Page 2

***Marek*** · 11-18-2005, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by squarejawhero

Bring yourself and some flowers.

???????????? Flowers?

I guess I arrived in this thread late, but flowers are probably the last thing I'd suggest (though to each his own

). I guess it depends on the context, but I would say that being a gentleman, and being interesting and challenging, is a much better gift than bringing an actual gift.

IMO flowers are good only if you buy them when there's no occasion or motive at all, and you just want to surprise someone on a random day.

Anyway, good luck Tinariwen, hope you have a good time!

***fov*** · 11-18-2005, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Marek

IMO flowers are good only if you buy them when there's no occasion or motive at all, and you just want to surprise someone on a random day.

This is absolutely right. I wish more boys thought like you.

seebaruk · 11-18-2005, 08:28 AM

I usually buy chocolates instead, at least then I can scoff some too. Mmm

SakSquash · 11-18-2005, 08:40 AM

Punch her in the mouth and tell her you love her.

Sage · 11-18-2005, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by temporaryscars

Punch her in the mouth and tell her you love her.

Geez, Temp...it took you long enough.

I was wondering when you'd chime in with your *ahem* unique style of dating advice.

SakSquash · 11-18-2005, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Thrift Store Scott

Geez, Temp...it took you long enough.

I was wondering when you'd chime in with your *ahem* unique style of dating advice.

Hahah I just woke up. A guy's gotta sleep ya know? Being this romantic is tiring.

Wanna go out on a date?

gillyruless · 11-18-2005, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by fov

This is absolutely right. I wish more boys thought like you.

True but that doesn't mean bringing flowers for the first date is a bad idea. I usually do and more often than not, my dates are pleasantly surprised. Maybe because they didn't expect guys to bring flowers for the first date?

***fov*** · 11-18-2005, 09:20 AM

Umm... I don't know, I might think it was creepy on a first date.

Then again, I have impossible standards.

RLacey · 11-18-2005, 09:24 AM

What is this "dating" of which you all speak?

Ninth · 11-18-2005, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marek

I guess it depends on the context, but I would say that being a gentleman, and being interesting and challenging, is a much better gift than bringing an actual gift.

That sounds suspiciously like : "I'm too lazy to flowers".
And I should know, I use that all the time.

*Melanie68* · 11-18-2005, 10:11 AM

I think flowers would be nice - but nothing too big.

Here is a page about what the different flowers are supposed to mean.

A single rose bud would be lovely.

But I think a huge bouquet would be over the top for a first date.

Edit: You know I leave Doug's quote in my signature because it really is true of this place.

samIamsad · 11-18-2005, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by RLacey

What is this "dating" of which you all speak?

It's showing each other's nekkid feet.

SakSquash · 11-18-2005, 10:38 AM

Dating is when you pretend to be nice to women in hopes that they'll fall for it and have the sax with you.

samIamsad · 11-18-2005, 10:38 AM

Like in saxophone?

Hammerite · 11-18-2005, 10:39 AM

Hmm... haven't even got that far yet.
DAMMIT MON!!

SakSquash · 11-18-2005, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by samIamsad

Like in saxophone?

If ya like.

Terabin · 11-18-2005, 11:16 AM

No flowers and no gifts! Especially if it's a first date. All this pomp and circumstance surrounding dating is ridiculous. Just wing it! And be yourself! And love those awkward couch moments, if at some point during the night, you're ever sitting on a couch.

In this image, the boy mouse has assumed that it would be a good idea to buy the girl mouse chocolate, but I do not necessarily recommend this option. Look at how awkward it is that she put the box of chocolate BETWEEN them! What's the boy goin to do at this point? Should he slowly move toward her ignoring the chocolate, even if he ends up squashing it? Or should he smoothly bring the box to the floor before scooting over? Or should he make a comment about how the chocolate is rather awkwardly placed between them?

Hammerite · 11-18-2005, 11:19 AM

Ye're right!
This is a very awkward almost sitcom-esque situation!

***fov*** · 11-18-2005, 11:41 AM

He should reach for a chocolate at the very same moment she does, and put his hand on hers, and share an awkward moment where neither is sure what to do, while the chocolate gets warm and melty beneath their fingers. And then he should lift her hand and lick the chocolate off finger by finger. And then they should drop all pretenses and get busy.

Of course.

gillyruless · 11-18-2005, 11:49 AM

I must be really naive. As some of you know, I love giving and receiving gifts, especially flowers, so I find it a bit surprising that some women might consider getting gifts/flowers creepy. Live and learn I guess. Should I be more discerning and careful in my future endeavors?

11-18-2005, 08:28 AM	#23
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11-18-2005, 08:40 AM	#24
SakSquash Banned User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Paltz...for now... Posts: 6,177	Punch her in the mouth and tell her you love her. Share Share this post on Twitter

11-18-2005, 09:20 AM	#28
*fov* Rattenmonster Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Francisco Posts: 10,404	Umm... I don't know, I might think it was creepy on a first date. Then again, I have impossible standards. Share Share this post on Twitter

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11-18-2005, 10:11 AM	#31
Melanie68 Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,907	I think flowers would be nice - but nothing too big. Here is a page about what the different flowers are supposed to mean. A single rose bud would be lovely. But I think a huge bouquet would be over the top for a first date. Edit: You know I leave Doug's quote in my signature because it really is true of this place. Share Share this post on Twitter

11-18-2005, 10:38 AM	#33
SakSquash Banned User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Paltz...for now... Posts: 6,177	Dating is when you pretend to be nice to women in hopes that they'll fall for it and have the sax with you. Share Share this post on Twitter

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11-18-2005, 10:39 AM	#35
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11-18-2005, 11:16 AM	#37
Terabin Tell me This is It Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 538	No flowers and no gifts! Especially if it's a first date. All this pomp and circumstance surrounding dating is ridiculous. Just wing it! And be yourself! And love those awkward couch moments, if at some point during the night, you're ever sitting on a couch. In this image, the boy mouse has assumed that it would be a good idea to buy the girl mouse chocolate, but I do not necessarily recommend this option. Look at how awkward it is that she put the box of chocolate BETWEEN them! What's the boy goin to do at this point? Should he slowly move toward her ignoring the chocolate, even if he ends up squashing it? Or should he smoothly bring the box to the floor before scooting over? Or should he make a comment about how the chocolate is rather awkwardly placed between them? Share Share this post on Twitter

11-18-2005, 11:19 AM	#38
Hammerite kamikaze hummingbirds Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Over there. Posts: 7,946	Ye're right! This is a very awkward almost sitcom-esque situation! Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ The bin is a place for household rubbish, not beloved pets!

11-18-2005, 11:41 AM	#39
*fov* Rattenmonster Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Francisco Posts: 10,404	He should reach for a chocolate at the very same moment she does, and put his hand on hers, and share an awkward moment where neither is sure what to do, while the chocolate gets warm and melty beneath their fingers. And then he should lift her hand and lick the chocolate off finger by finger. And then they should drop all pretenses and get busy. Of course. Share Share this post on Twitter

11-18-2005, 11:49 AM	#40
gillyruless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,022	I must be really naive. As some of you know, I love giving and receiving gifts, especially flowers, so I find it a bit surprising that some women might consider getting gifts/flowers creepy. Live and learn I guess. Should I be more discerning and careful in my future endeavors? Share Share this post on Twitter

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