“And that is the proper way to bring up Bnei Yisroel. So your parents brought you up quite well. 🙂 “
I agree, my parents did a good job, thanks. However, I do think that once we reach the age that we’re ready for marriage, there should be more open communication between boys and girls. My parents would not have a problem with me asking a girl out directly, so long as I wasn’t asking simply b/c I thought she was good looking.