DATING
Shall we do
THIS AGAIN?
Don’t drink too fast, or slow, always offer to pay, and what NEVER to say on a first date. Yvonna Russell and Andrew Ginsburg deliver a dialogue on dateology. Read it and learn. Images Rick Stockwell
THE SCENE: Two friends meet for drinks at Yotel, 10th Avenue. Andrew is checking his phone. Enter Yvonna, late, tottering in heels. Yvonna: “I’m dying over here for a cocktail. Check out that guy staring at his tab. I bet you he’s waiting for her to offer to pay.” Andrew: “Yeah, or at least reach for her purse. If a guy accepts money on a first date, he’s an idiot, and if the woman doesn’t offer, she’s not looking great, either.” Yvonna: “When I reach for my purse I’m getting a lipstick to reapply. Whoever does the asking should pay. That’s why I like to keep it short and sweet, like a coffee, bike ride, slice of pizza and an exit plan. You can save the big dates for when it’s serious.” Andrew: “Bike ride on a first date is genius! If you don’t like the person, you can just ride away. And re-applying lipstick is beautiful. But what is it about women and always having to go to the bathroom when the check comes? Reach or don’t reach, but don’t leave.” Yvonna: “What if I really have to pee? Do I have to hold it till the waiter brings the check?” Andrew: “Yes. Stay and reach for the purse, then go.” Yvonna: “Mexican stand-off over a check. Romantic!” At this point Yvonna looks at her phone to read a text.
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Above: Nothing has Yvonna knocking back the martinis quicker than the guy who tells all on the first date.
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