dating/ buying lunch?
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The basic approach sounds fine but it might be less threatening if you soften it a little. Instead of:\n\n"if you are free at 5 on tuesday, and like chinese food, i'm buying you dinner."\n\nTry:\n\n"if you are free at 5 on tuesday, and like chinese food, i would like to buy you dinner."\n\nSubtle difference, but much more neutral.
364890
Go out with other people. Its the only way. Other substitutes are good alcohol, great food, and a massage. But nothing gets you out of sick mode better than getting back on the dating wagon!
870772
Aww im so jealous, i havent been on a date in a long time :)\n\nYou can talk about your careers and goals in life. You can talk about your hobbies and what you enjoy doing on the weekends. Favorite foods, if they like pets, if they have brothers or sisters, movies you've recently seen, vacations you have gone on or places you would love to visit. Think of things that are really important to you and ask them how they feel about these things. Most importantly, have fun and smile a lot and look into his eyes. And order a big meal! Guys hate when we order skimpy meals. Try to joke around too, to make him laugh. I hope you have a great time! :)
341519
1. What shall we have for lunch?\n\n2. Where shall we eat?\n\n3. Who's buying?
796974
I don't hang out in bars and I hate online dating.  It would be a breath of fresh air to be approached in a supermarket and get a conversation going!
145619
I had the same problem when I first moved here (Texas).  I came from Upstate New York, where guys are way more foreward---  people are more reserved here in that way, it seems.  Put yourself out there---  ask someone out for coffee, ask to meet for lunch, you know, little "safe" dates.  After a few of these, you should know yourself if this is a person you really want to date.  Don't do the bar scene dating---  you meet so many crazy, wild people who don't really want a relationship.  Another idea:  ask close friends or relatives to "set you up".  Or, you may try Yahoo! personals.  It sounds risky, and may be, but I met the most awesome man online 14 months ago and we have an incredible relatioship!
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Personally, relationship. Dating is fun and you always get to out and do stuff. But I prefer just hanging out with people and just 'laxin as opposed to doing the restaurant and club thing. Gimme video games, pizza and hang out time any day!
332249
Maybe online dating.Good luck!!
705910
Don't try to plan conversation......just go with it.\n\nMy one suggestion......pay for the date!
1169126
I want to be a broke crack head.\nwanna go for a date ?
76365
Try hanging out at fast food joints.
311241
ask her out on a non-threatning date or "get-together" you know what i mean. like something simple as getting a bite to eat ....or just flat out ask her if your bold enough
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Absolutely, start at church and church functions,  the grocery store is always a good spot.  Laundrey Mats are OK (not great), avoid bars and that whole scene. Don't be afraid to ask a guy to join you for a meal or a walk. Keep it casual. The thing I see most often is a guy or a gal who are only interested if they see you as a potential mate.(and start planning their whole life on the first date)  Avoid that pitfall.  Look for a friend..a bunch of them..the more the better..and the rest will follow.
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hang out in Wall Mart!  maybe you meet soem friends there....:)
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Yes! If it works out...you can spend the afternoon getting to know one another...if it doesn't...well, perhaps you have other plans. \n\nIt's a "safe" date. \n\nGrace to you and God bless!
145595
Will you go out with me? Would you like to go out? Would you like to catch a movie? Do you want to go out? Do you want to go steady? We should go out to eat sometime. Would you like to go out to eat? I enjoy spending time with you, wanna catch a movie? I like you, would you be my boyfriend? Do you wanna date? Lets Date!?! \n\nI wasn't sure if you meant out on a date or out "dating" (b/f and g/f...etc) Hope this helped and good luck! Knock him dead!
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"Jennifer, would you like to eat lunch with me in the quad?"\n\nAsk her about herself - best book, CD, movie she's read/heard/seen in the last month or two, her hobbies, her family, etc. If you find things to talk about, ask her to eat lunch with you again. After two or three lunches, ask her out for pizza and a movie. You don't have to hire a limo and a tux for a first date. Keep is simple.