Domitrz discusses dating

given the man all of the control and that being taken advantage of is allowed.

Domitrz asked the audience to think about television. He suggested that in less than a minute, all viewers would find probably non-realistic, intimate scenes that would lead a viewer to see this as “passion.”

Before the St. Patrick’s Day festivities began, Cabrini students and athletes merged at the Grace Hall atrium for a program discussing dating, communication, respect and sexual assault awareness. “Can I Kiss You?” has become a national program put on by Mike Domitrz.

The program began at 7 p.m. with an introduction by Athletic Director Leslie Danehy. Sophomore Charlie Grugan was the first brave “volunteer” to take part in Domitrz’s hypothetical dating situations. Domitrz said that he did not want the audience to assume only heterosexual situations, so that all would be included in the discussions.

When discussing body language and its misinterpretation, Domitrz asked the audience if girls are willing to face rejection. “No way. Rejection sucks!” yelled a girl from the back of the atrium. Domitrz then pointed out to the crowd that by saying it is the man’s job to initiate a kiss, it then means that the woman has

An example, the movie “Unfaithful,” showed the audience how a rape could lead to “consentual and lustful [relations].” Domitrz then pointed out that some movies, like “Now and Then” and “The Notebook,” might show more consentual scenes, though these movies are targeted more towards girls. Therefore, this becomes a misconception in true dating situations.

If on television, the “Can I kiss you?” line comes up, most would find it “awful,” Domitrz and the audience agreed. However, Domitrz made the point to the audience that the male, in that situation at least had the “guts to find out the answer.”

Domitrz then acted out a scene with a female Cabrini athlete, coaxed onto the stage by her friends. Domitrz said to her, “The last thing I want to do is make you uncomfortable.” The crowd immediately responded with an “aww.”