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Adamantium · 07-23-2007, 11:17 PM

I don't like to eat in front of other people, nor do I like to look at another person eating. And yet, eating out seems to be what most couples want to do on dates. Well besides, you-know-what,

But this thread is about eating on dates. lol

Sadly, I speak to you as someone who's never been on a date. So (sounding a little like Seinfeld) What's the deal with eating on dates?

dawsongirl · 07-23-2007, 11:20 PM

Gives you something to do when the conversation stalls. Plus everyone's gotta eat sometime.

Adamantium · 07-23-2007, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by dawsongirl

Gives you something to do when the conversation stalls. Plus everyone's gotta eat sometime.

I consider eating a personal matter that I like to do in the privacy of my bedroom without prying eyes. lol.

Of course it doesn't help that I'm VERY picky about food. I hate almost everything. I love pizza and generic restaurant food (plain hamburgers, chicken nuggets, etc...). But like the smell of mustard and ketchup and relish and any other condiment makes me sick (not literally, but I don't like the smell of it). Also, I'm a little like Monk. I don't like to touch my food, so even pizza slices, I eat with a napkin, instead of my bare hands. And Chicken nuggets with a fork. No girl is gonna want to see me eating like that, lol. I'm screwed!

coffield3 · 07-23-2007, 11:26 PM

Good question i suppose its so you can talk and get to know eachother, while enjoying a meal although i cook for a living so on a date id like to do something different,cinema, go to a concert.

Zoneboy · 07-23-2007, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Adamantium

I don't like to eat in front of other people, nor do I like to look at another person eating.

Just chew with your mouth closed and you'll have nothing to worry about. Seriously though, It's highly unlikely that if you do go out to eat, Your date will pay any attention to your eating. I went out to eat last week with 3 friends and I can assure that none of us were watching each other eat.

coffield3 · 07-23-2007, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Adamantium

I consider eating a personal matter that I like to do in the privacy of my bedroom without prying eyes. lol.

Of course it doesn't help that I'm VERY picky about food. I hate almost everything. I love pizza and generic restaurant food (plain hamburgers, chicken nuggets, etc...). But like the smell of mustard and ketchup and relish and any other condiment makes me sick (not literally, but I don't like the smell of it). Also, I'm a little like Monk. I don't like to touch my food, so even pizza slices, I eat with a napkin, instead of my bare hands. And Chicken nuggets with a fork. No girl is gonna want to see me eating like that, lol. I'm screwed!

Well all you need to do is avoid meal dates,untill she gets to know you then she will understand.Or he.

Mikado · 07-24-2007, 12:14 AM

Anthropologists say that eating together is usually the first step in bonding as a couple, it not only fulfills the most obvious primordial need ( the need to eat ) in all living creatures, but helps to establish a trust between the sexes. the next step is usually the sharing of food; amazingly, this is also well-known in nature, especially in birds who begin by regurgitation feeding each other, then extend the bond, by feeding their offspring, in the same manner.

Janice · 07-24-2007, 12:23 AM

When I was dating, I never wanted to go for dinner on the first couple of dates. I would do it, but felt uncomfortable. I'd often suggest a movie and a drink afterwards. By the fifth date, I was a chowhound.

Mikado · 07-24-2007, 12:37 AM

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Imo, that's gross (birds....) I certainly don't want to see a bird eating and then making it come back up and putting it in another bird's mouth - nasty! I know that's nature, but still....

I've never been on a date so I woulnd't know.

Avoid dating any birds, i guess

Mikado · 07-24-2007, 12:49 AM

coffield3 · 07-24-2007, 01:10 AM

Especially if its a pigeon!!

Lex Luthor · 07-24-2007, 01:13 AM

I tend to think that if the date is going well it should be long enough that you are hungry anyway.

Women - Us guys know when you order the tiny little salad on the first or second date, that you will be b-lining it for a burger as soon as we drop you off. Just eat, its natural.

However, I wouldn't recommend an all you can eat Rib and sloppy joe marathon ... at least until the 3rd date

ABlairican Pie · 07-24-2007, 01:25 AM

It's like that expression, breaking bread. Food and mealtimes are a moment to come together and socialize.

dawsongirl · 07-24-2007, 01:56 AM

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Avoid dating any birds, i guess

How about Big Bird?

dawsongirl · 07-24-2007, 01:59 AM

What Adam needs to do is find a girl who also doesn't like watching people eat; that way, it won't seem weird to either one of them and they can have a nice happy date.

Though I admit, watching some people eat is kinda gross. Listening to them is worse though. And I don't necessarily like having people watch me eat, because I'm self-conscious that I'm doing it wrong or something. lol Though no one has ever said anything except that I eat too slow.

07-23-2007, 11:17 PM	#1
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,838	Why Do People Choose to Eat on Dates? I don't like to eat in front of other people, nor do I like to look at another person eating. And yet, eating out seems to be what most couples want to do on dates. Well besides, you-know-what, But this thread is about eating on dates. lol Sadly, I speak to you as someone who's never been on a date. So (sounding a little like Seinfeld) What's the deal with eating on dates?

07-23-2007, 11:26 PM	#4
coffield3 <3 Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 23, 2006 Location: England Posts: 7,379	Good question i suppose its so you can talk and get to know eachother, while enjoying a meal although i cook for a living so on a date id like to do something different,cinema, go to a concert.
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07-24-2007, 01:13 AM	#12
Lex Luthor I'm bringing Lexy back Senior Member Join Date: Jun 07, 2005 Location: The Great White North Posts: 2,374	I tend to think that if the date is going well it should be long enough that you are hungry anyway. Women - Us guys know when you order the tiny little salad on the first or second date, that you will be b-lining it for a burger as soon as we drop you off. Just eat, its natural. However, I wouldn't recommend an all you can eat Rib and sloppy joe marathon ... at least until the 3rd date
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07-24-2007, 01:25 AM	#13
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,619	It's like that expression, breaking bread. Food and mealtimes are a moment to come together and socialize.
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07-23-2007, 11:20 PM	#2
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	Gives you something to do when the conversation stalls. Plus everyone's gotta eat sometime.

07-24-2007, 12:14 AM	#7
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,892	Anthropologists say that eating together is usually the first step in bonding as a couple, it not only fulfills the most obvious primordial need ( the need to eat ) in all living creatures, but helps to establish a trust between the sexes. the next step is usually the sharing of food; amazingly, this is also well-known in nature, especially in birds who begin by regurgitation feeding each other, then extend the bond, by feeding their offspring, in the same manner.

07-24-2007, 12:23 AM	#8
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	When I was dating, I never wanted to go for dinner on the first couple of dates. I would do it, but felt uncomfortable. I'd often suggest a movie and a drink afterwards. By the fifth date, I was a chowhound.

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07-24-2007, 01:10 AM	#11
coffield3 <3 Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 23, 2006 Location: England Posts: 7,379	Especially if its a pigeon!!

07-24-2007, 01:59 AM	#15
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	What Adam needs to do is find a girl who also doesn't like watching people eat; that way, it won't seem weird to either one of them and they can have a nice happy date. Though I admit, watching some people eat is kinda gross. Listening to them is worse though. And I don't necessarily like having people watch me eat, because I'm self-conscious that I'm doing it wrong or something. lol Though no one has ever said anything except that I eat too slow.