What Do American Girls Look for in a Man?

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The discussion revolves around the question of what American women look for in men, highlighting the diversity of preferences and behaviors among women. It emphasizes that not all American women share the same values or customs, with some adhering to traditional views on relationships while others embrace more liberal lifestyles. The conversation touches on potential taboos, such as discussing sensitive topics like abortion or gender roles, which may not be well-received. Humor, respect, and good listening skills are identified as universally appreciated traits, while the importance of personal hygiene and physical appearance is also acknowledged. The dialogue humorously critiques the lack of female input in the discussion, suggesting that men are attempting to define women's preferences without sufficient understanding. Overall, the thread illustrates the complexity of dating norms and expectations in American culture, underscoring that individual preferences vary widely.
  • #241
Mmmmmm...Tapas. My favorite restaurant of all time is a tapas place in NYC. Damn I miss that place.
 
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  • #242
Astronuc said:
pattylou, you have a tapas bar nearby?

Well, I live in California. We're atypical. I'm sure you've heard. :biggrin:

Tapas bars are big in San Francisco, there are a few near me (I'm outside LA) but it would be a drive and an event to go to one; and there are a few more in San Diego.

We've got sushi bars, too. Neat hunh? I don't recall any vegemite or other Aussie cuisine anywhere, however.

But I did catch a show on foodtv where they were making kangaroo sandwiches. :cry: How... How could you?? Poor little roo!
 
  • #243
the best restaurant in chicago is Shwarma King...mmmm, shwarma
 
  • #244
Hey - if you're in Chicago check out Topolabampos. And the Frontera grill.

The chef's cookbook is our bible on mexican cuisine. Excellent. Totally outstanding.
 
  • #245
you may be tempted to go to Uno's...don't! they have the worst pizza...go to Giordano's(sp?)
 
  • #246
FredGarvin said:
Mmmmmm...Tapas. My favorite restaurant of all time is a tapas place in NYC. Damn I miss that place.
Address please!

pattylou said:
Well, I live in California. We're atypical. I'm sure you've heard. :biggrin:
I've noticed. :biggrin:

pattylou said:
Tapas bars are big in San Francisco, there are a few near me (I'm outside LA) but it would be a drive and an event to go to one; and there are a few more in San Diego.
I know of one near Del Mar north of SD - but it closed. :frown: Do you know of others. I get to SD quite a lot.

pattylou said:
We've got sushi bars, too. Neat hunh? I don't recall any vegemite or other Aussie cuisine anywhere, however.
I have to travel with my own supply. :biggrin: I also like Marmite.

pattylou said:
But I did catch a show on foodtv where they were making kangaroo sandwiches. How... How could you?? Poor little roo!
I had roo in Preston, England. Very good, very gamey and very chewy. :biggrin: In fact, it's the toughest meat I've had.
 
  • #247
LOL.

Yes, there is a Tapas bar in the center of San Diego - with Flamenco dancing downstairs. I'l need to surf for it - hang on -

http://uk.holidaysguide.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-161119-sevilla_restaurant_tapas_bar_san_diego-i

Sevilla. We were quite drunk when we went, and I don't remember much. LOL. I think it was good - except the Sangria was too sweet.
 
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  • #248
I don't recall any vegemite or other Aussie cuisine anywhere, however. [/QUOTE]

Vegemite is readily available 'round these parts. So is American peanut butter. Must thank the American shopper at Waitrose who jumped in and saved me from a near purchase of English peanut butter when we first arrived here.


I had roo in Preston, England. Very good, very gamey and very chewy. In fact, it's the toughest meat I've had. - astro

Don't let anyone tell you that Crocodile is nice, either
 
  • #249
vegemite is the nastiest stuff ever. iirc, it is yeast extract?
 
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yourdadonapogostick said:
vegemite is the nastiest stuff ever. iirc, it is yeast extract?

Yes, yeast extract, salt(and lots of it),potassium chloride, malt extract; that sort of thing.
 
  • #251
ewww, *vomits at memory of eating vegemite*
 
  • #252
yourdadonapogostick said:
ewww, *vomits at memory of eating vegemite*

high in vitamin B
 
  • #253
and nastiness
 
  • #254
Don't you guys combine peanut butter and jam? Why do you do that?
 
  • #255
we don't combine them. i guess it is to keep the peanut butter from sticking to the top of the mouth
 
  • #256
fi said:
Don't you guys combine peanut butter and jam? Why do you do that?

Well, we all secretly prefer peanut butter and butter, but we're supposed to eat our fruits and vegetables.

So, jam.
 
  • #257
I'm thinking there must be nicer ways to achive that, bananas perhaps?
 
  • #258
you don't like jam?
 
  • #259
In its place, jam is a good thing.
 
  • #260
fi said:
I'm thinking there must be nicer ways to achive that, bananas perhaps?


eeewww. I'd heard about that.
 
  • #261
how is that worse then the peanut butter/jam thing?
 
  • #262
fi said:
In its place, jam is a good thing.

maybe you're just too used to marmalade... which goes bad with peanutbutter.. try some "berry" jam..much better

back at you- how can you slide a piece of watercress between 2 slices of bread and call that a sandwich?
 
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  • #263
how can you put vegemite between two slices of bread and call it anything but the devil?
 
  • #264
Zantra said:
maybe you're just too used to marmalade... which goes bad with peanutbutter.. try some "berry" jam..much better

Actually not really used to anything with my peanut butter except butter, I wasn't thinking of marmalade becasue I usually think of marmalade because I don't really like it, except lime marmalade, but I would never have thought of that combination. When you say 'berry' jam, it makes me recall that there is also some differences in jams in America, there is jelly that usually is part of the abovedescribed hateful combination and then there is some other jam. Is this 'berry' jam the sort that lumpy stuff with fruit throughtout, which is what does come to mind when speaking of jam?
 
  • #265
yes. jam has seeds and such in it; jelly doesn't.
 
  • #266
fi said:
Actually not really used to anything with my peanut butter except butter, I wasn't thinking of marmalade becasue I usually think of marmalade because I don't really like it, except lime marmalade, but I would never have thought of that combination. When you say 'berry' jam, it makes me recall that there is also some differences in jams in America, there is jelly that usually is part of the abovedescribed hateful combination and then there is some other jam. Is this 'berry' jam the sort that lumpy stuff with fruit throughtout, which is what does come to mind when speaking of jam?

Sorry- as yourdad said, "jam" has seeds and is less refined- ie has pieces of the strawberry, boysenberry, blackberry, or whatever berrry, whereas jelly is smoother. I like marmalade on toast, but the rinds get annoying after a while, which is why they go badly with PB.

I used to eat a lot of peanut butter and butter sandwhiches when I was a child.. my grandmother was english.. didn't know it was an english thing.
 
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  • #267
i like strawberry jam and peanutbutter on waffles...mmm, waffles...
 
  • #268
Ok, so the combo is a seedless, gelatinous substance with peanut better... sounds better. I guess I should try it sometime rather than assuming the worst.
 
  • #269
fi said:
Ok, so the combo is a seedless, gelatinous substance with peanut better... sounds better. I guess I should try it sometime rather than assuming the worst.


Not for us.

We never buy jelly. We buy preserves - Strawberry or apricot usually - and the lumps are what make it taste like real food.

The peanut butter is crunchy (has nuts still) and the bread is whole grain.

For me, a banana has to be a particular ripeness and then to ruin it with peanut butter would be sacrilege. Banana splits would be a good use for bananas, and for overripe bananas, either banana bread or homemade smoothies (the banana adds a nice consistency to the yogurt and other ingredients.)
 
  • #270
all hail the crunchy peanut butter and strawberry jam!
 

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