How does the first date work?

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    18MinuteMatzah
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    Hi members of Coffee Room,
    I am scheduled for my first date and I’m not sure what to expect. I’m from a yeshivish(-ish) background and I’ve never really spoken to men before. What do I talk about? What do I not talk about? What do I do/not do? What’s the protocol for these types of things?
    Thank you,
    18MinuteMatzah

    #1488989
    ☕ DaasYochid ☕
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    Ask him if he smokes. If he says yes, ask him what he smokes.

    #1488991
    Joseph
    Participant

    Is this conversation in the Coffee Room the first time you’ve conversed with non-family men?

    #1488998
    Meno
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    Ask him if he’s a member of the coffee room. That’s a good conversation starter.

    #1489005
    Joseph
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    Meno, if it’s me I always identify myself to her at the outset.

    #1489086
    Meno
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    Ask him about the weather. Especially if he’s very tall. Tall guys love it when you ask them about the weather.

    #1489220
    iacisrmma
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    Let the other person start the conversation. Then just respond accordingly.

    #1489246
    Joseph
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    iac, what if the other person follows the same advice you just offered?

    #1489262
    Gadolhadorah
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    All the sarcasm of the prior postings aside, just be yourself and talk with him about the issues that excite you, about recent places you’ve been to, about a person you’ve recently met who you found especially interesting, about your plans for continuing your education (if that is part of your gameplan). Remember that he is probably as anxious as you are about “discussion topics” so approach it as an equal and forego all the “dos” and “don’ts” you’ve been given by well-meaning friends.

    #1489265
    Meno
    Participant

    iac, what if the other person follows the same advice you just offered?

    Just another reason to ask if he’s a Coffee Room member.

    #1489270
    LAmother
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    U guys are a riot. Thanks for making me laugh so early in the morning in l.a.
    18 minute matza, enjoy ur date !

    #1489275
    Geordie613
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    18MinuteMatzah, What you’ve read so far is typical man to man banter. If he talks to you like that, walk away.
    Seriously, you won’t find what you’re looking for hear. I suggest you have a heart to heart with your LOR (Local Orthodox Rebbetzin) to set up on the path.
    Wishing you all the best, and you should find your basherte quickly and easily.

    #1489280
    Meno
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    What you’ve read so far is typical man to man banter. If he talks to you like that, walk away.

    Some guys have never talked to a girl other than a family member, so all they know is “man to man banter”. Is that a reason to walk out on a date?

    #1489337
    Geordie613
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    Meno, Oh. Maybe not. But you would expect some respect. Especially if are supposedly expecting to meet someone seriously, not just for a night out.

    #1489465
    Joseph
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    Geordie, do you believe that yiddishe man to man banter is disrespectful? In either event, walking away (as you suggested) is certainly not respectful.

    #1490631
    Takes2-2tango
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    Ask which meds hes on. Ask him if hes pro or anti vaxx. Ask him what his likings are besides going into chinuch and knowing all co names of the best tasting burbons.
    Ask him if his great grand ma had 3 sinks in her kitchen?

    #1490625
    Geordie613
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    This may have got lost in translation between EN-US and EN-UK. It is certainly disrespectful in a shidduch context. You’re not going out to meet your mates. When I say walk away, I don’t mean literally. I don’t know if Americans have the expression, but to walk away from a deal, means to decline or not complete it. So, she should end the date as soon as she can, and not go further.

    #1490707
    Takes2-2tango
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    Ask him what it says in a kesuba and ask him why charedi yeshivas dont learn tanach like like learn chumash or gemarah.

    #1493971
    Meno
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    So nu? How did it go?

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