Comments on BIJOU LIVING: First Date Do's and Don'ts

Really?! As much as I have panic attacks over dat...

2010-03-02T21:15:21.711-08:00

Really?!

As much as I have panic attacks over dates I feel somewhat saddened by this news.

What about the cheeseballs and their pick up lines? Do these no longer exist?

This non-verbal communication of interest reminds me of bathroom graffiti I used to read at the Starfish Room. Could bathroom stall graffiti possibly be one of the first forms of social networking? After all, by going to the same club we're in the same 'social network'. 'Hey Paul, I got your info from a stall at the Starfish. It said I was to call you for a (insert noun here).'

Alas, I'd be forever dateless as I don't have a cell phone and have never texted in my life. Passenger pigeons on the other hand...

Great and to the point tips, I like this simple fo...

2010-03-02T20:53:46.036-08:00

Great and to the point tips, I like this simple format.

Unfortunately, I feel like the date, at least in my age group, is completely passe. People prefer using non-verbal communication aka social media and texting to convey their interest. If only real dating came back in fashion....

I haven't heard that one before - even in my days ...

2010-03-01T18:39:20.131-08:00

I haven't heard that one before - even in my days living in the Australian village of Whistler British Columbia (there are a lot of Aussies there). I wonder if Grouse is therefore a popular mountain with Aussies? BTW the mountain's not that 'bitchin'

I doubt (or rather, hope!) the word was never used...

2010-03-01T14:07:41.730-08:00

I doubt (or rather, hope!) the word was never used in the same context outside of Melbourne but people used to say 'grouse' as in 'awesome' - 'grouse mountain chair lift, mate!' ;)