subbyinlosangele -> RE: When's the right time to move to RT (4/17/2012 3:58:01 PM)
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ORIGINAL: subbyinlosangele There doesn't have to a fixed time limit on the first date. If you're going to drive a couple of hours, it's reasonable for you to expect her to have dinner with you and spend an hour or two getting to know you face-to-face. But, of course, there's no guarantee you're going to hit it off, or one of you won't want to bail after an hour. And if so, such is life. Personally, it if it were me, I'd suggest a Saturday afternoon lunch. That way there won't be any pressure on anyone, and if you hit it off you can extend the day. I'd meet at some public place that was condusive to walking around and doing stuff if we were so inclined. So in sum: Set it up so you have options, but no expectations. Ummm....no. Coffee. That way if there is no chemistry, you're not stuck for two hours. Part 2, a lot of people read way too much into dinner and a large chunk of guys think if they've bought you dinner.....that they have bought you. This isn't a first date, it's a first meeting. I've always found that the best plan is coffee. If it's good, spend two hours over coffee. Then go home, calm down and determine if you even like that person. I agree with you for the most part. But if someone is going to drive 5 hours round trip for a meeting, I don't think it's unreasonable for you to sit through a meal with them. And, really, you don't have to allow someone to purchase your dinner. You can make it clear it's going to be dutch.
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