Is Spaghetti a Bad Choice for a First Date Meal?

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The discussion revolves around the challenges of choosing food for a first date, with participants sharing humorous anecdotes and opinions on what foods to avoid. Kippers and strong-smelling dishes like gefilte fish are mentioned as potential turn-offs. The conversation highlights the importance of avoiding foods that can cause awkward situations, such as those that may lead to bad breath or messiness, like spaghetti or broccoli. There is a playful exchange about the dynamics of dating, including the idea of letting the date order first and the humorous notion of awkwardly watching someone eat. Participants also touch on the social expectations around paying for dates, suggesting a "going Dutch" approach. The overall tone is light-hearted, with a focus on the potential pitfalls of food choices during early romantic encounters.
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I think kippers, would put me off.
 
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I love garlic, but I don't think I would recommend it.
 
The first time I dated a very pretty young Jewish girl in high school, her father insisted that I come inside and talk to him for a while, and tried to get me to partake of some pretty stinky stuff with him, including gefilte fish. Micki was standing right in back of him, and shook her head "no", so I politely declined. Clever girl!
 
turbo-1 said:
The first time I dated a very pretty young Jewish girl in high school, her father insisted that I come inside and talk to him for a while, and tried to get me to partake of some pretty stinky stuff with him, including gefilte fish. Micki was standing right in back of him, and shook her head "no", so I politely declined. Clever girl!

Haha, what an obvious attempt to spoil a date. :smile:

Once I meet a girl who doesn't bother a garlic or onion breath, I'll marry her immediately.
 
Anything that gives you gas like beans or cabbage might not be a good idea.
 
Broccoli and other greens that get stuck in your teeth.
 
Spaghetti and other pasta that would get tomato sauce all over your face/beard.
 
you should not order anything and awkwardly stare at her while she eats.
 
Greg Bernhardt said:
you should not order anything and awkwardly stare at her while she eats.

:smile: :smile:
 
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Greg Bernhardt said:
you should not order anything and awkwardly stare at her while she eats.
Let's up the ante. Let her order first, then don't order anything for yourself. [Your model.] As she eats, visually follow every forkful from plate to mouth and make little chewing motions as she chews. How long before she bolts?
 
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If I were on a date with a guy who ate something that was still alive, it would really put me off.

Do you have a date, Woolly?
 
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Your date o:)
 
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rootX said:
Your date o:)
Generally that's a goal.
 
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lisab said:
If I were on a date with a guy who ate something that was still alive, it would really put me off.

Do you have a date, Woolly?

I wish i did, but the fact is no one loves me ( sob)
 
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wolram said:
I wish i did, but the fact is no one loves me ( sob)

We love you!
 
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Love is not a prerequisite for a date. Girls have told me that just being invited for a nice meal is sufficient to get a date. Maybe those were poor hungry college girls.
 
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That depends on who's going to pay for it...:biggrin:
 
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Lisa! said:
That depends on who's going to pay for it...:biggrin:

I think we should go Dutch .

but how would a girl feel about grey bodily hair
 
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wolram said:
I think we should go Dutch .

but how would a girl feel about grey bodily hair
I love you Wolram. :smile:
 
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Why would you go to eat for a first date ? To be committed for food and have to stay there if one of you just sucks , and the other would like to be anywhere else, but not at that table? Try something casual. If it works, dinner will come naturally :P

So, don't schedule to eat at your first date :P
 
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mathwonk said:
Girls have told me that just being invited for a nice meal is sufficient to get a date.

My WL coach has a daughter which is 13 years old. She was in the training hall last week. She told us that some boys in class at school all the time invite the girls to soda or bring them chocolate. Then she goes on saying, that they wouldn't even hold their hands, they don't need too, because boys are fools and the dorks pay anyway.

Fast forward those girls into college. I am already laughing :P
 
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Hmmm... I think I'd avoid tomato soup, and...

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Live Collosal Squid (catch your own!)
 
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rolerbe said:
Broccoli and other greens that get stuck in your teeth.

Ditto for that lemon poppyseed muffin.
 
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Topher925 said:
Spaghetti and other pasta that would get tomato sauce all over your face/beard.

You mean it's not like this outside of Disney?
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