ccguy: “It’s also quite untznius taking public transportation in general during the summer months.”
That’s a good point. I was wondering about that. Personally, I always tried to avoid goyish transportation when I was in the US. But if they took a taxi, it would avoid that problem.
In terms of meeting the parents, he could first go to her house and then they could take public transportation together.
Also, does everyone really meet the parents beforehand and is it absolutely necessary? Girls who are from out-of town and are living in Lakewood or Brooklyn – I imagine the guy doesn’t end up meeting the parents beforehand. So if it’s for an important enough cause (assuming there really is a tznius issue here), maybe it can be skipped.
I agree with you about the activities. And I have davka been advised that I should do things on dates (not that it’s up to me…)