Last year, my husband, daughter and I were talking with our then ten-year-old son about relationships, marriage and the like. Despite maintaining that he would never get married, our son did feel he was in a good position to dispense advice for people going on a first date. My scribbled notes while we were having the conversation have resurfaced in a recent filing frenzy. Here they are:
Emmanuel's tips for going on a first date
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Never mention bad stuff like your dad's farts or a disease
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Let her start the conversation first
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Listen
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If you talk about a hobby, and she doesn't seem intersted, move on
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The restaurant shouldn't be first class because you'll have to wear a sports jacket, and not third class because that's bad. The restaurant should be second class.
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Think before you speak
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Always be yourself because if you move in with her and you change personaility, she may not want to go with you
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Never mention ex-girlfriends
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Try to stay off the wine because you might get drunk
- Pretend you are speaking with someone you speak with everyday - relax.
Wishing you a happy Valentine's Day!
Image by George Mifsud
That is wise coming from a ten year old
Posted by: Irena | 15 February 2014 at 01:40 PM
Wow, what a great list! You could compare it to 100 made by full grown men and it would be in the top 3 for sure.
Posted by: Brad Wilson | 03 September 2014 at 06:26 AM
Thanks Brad, we thought it was very wise too! Best, Spiri
Posted by: Spiri | 03 September 2014 at 11:24 AM