Going on IRL dates is back in a big way (and we’re not talking just going on walks in the park and eating dinner outside, either). Feeling a little rusty? Not sure how the rules of the game have changed while you’ve been Zoomin’?
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It’s kind of like riding a bicycle if you haven’t been on a real one one since, let’s say, 2020. Oh sure, there’s Peloton and SoulCycle, but it’s not the same. It’s time to get back on a real bike. You can do it. You might be wobbly at first, but you’ll be zipping down the streets, around the park, through traffic in no time whatsoever. (And you do know that this is all a metaphor for dating, right?) Here's some help to get you back to pedaling! (Again, metaphor.)
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Ready to meet the love of your life? Join Time Out at one of our Dating IRL live events. Start with a touch-up at the makeup station for the perfect Fit Me foundation match (come with your eyes and lips done, though), get a new dating app headshot, update your profile with a little help from an expert, attend a singles mixer and laugh (and cry!) at a comedy show about dating. You can go home with a Time Out Market gift card and swag from Maybelline. This might just be where you find the love of your life (and you’ll definitely find your perfect Fit Me match).
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Question 05
The date is over and you think you’ve met someone you’d like to see again. You’re not getting any clue from your date if the feeling is mutual. What do you do?
A: Say goodbye with a smile and walk away. They obviously don’t feel the same way.
B: Let them know you had a great time and remind them that they have your number.
C: Ask if they’re doing something the next night and if they’d like to get together again.
D: Start planning a wedding.
Question 04
It’s 15 minutes into your date and you can’t get out
a complete sentence without being interrupted, even
when you’re replying to a question you’ve been asked.
What do you do?
A: Smile and laugh at everything they say and continue the conversation based on what they’re contributing.
B: When there’s a break in their talking, slip in a continuation
of what you were saying before you got cut off. Let’s hope they
can take a clue.
C: Start talking over their answers.
D: Look at your watch and declare that you forgot you have a late night dentist’s appointment before leaving.
Question 03
You’re getting ready for a first date and you really want to make a great first impression. You realize that you only
have 3 minutes before you have to leave and you still
have to get dressed and you haven’t put on any makeup.
What do you do?
A: Slap some makeup on quickly and then apologize when he notices you only have foundation on the top half of your face.
B: Call a car service and put your face on in the car. No big deal.
C: Say oh well, wear no makeup, and tip the host to seat you in the darkest part of the restaurant.
D: Cancel the date because you cannot attend a first date without having a perfectly made-up face.
Question 02
Your date is running late for your first date. They text to let you know that they’ll arrive 30 minutes after the date was about to start. What do you do?
A: Reply to the text and apologize for making them come all this way to meet you.
B: Reply to the text and ask what kind of cocktail they’d like to have waiting for them when they arrive.
C: Reply to the text and say it’s all good, and then start looking around the bar for another possible candidate.
D: Ignore the text, block the sender and leave.
Question 01
You’re on a first date at a restaurant and your food arrives cold. What do you do?
A: Apologize to your date and your waiter for any inconvenience and then say it’s okay because you actually like cold food (you do not).
B: Explain the situation to your waiter and ask them to take the
dish back.
C: Tell your waiter about the situation and let them know that you’re fine so long as the restaurant will cover your cocktails for
the evening.
D: Tell your date that you’re leaving because you won’t stand for this kind of service.
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B: Explain the situation to your waiter and ask them to take the
dish back.
C: Tell your waiter about the situation and let them know that you’re fine so long as the restaurant will cover your cocktails for
the evening.
D: Tell your date that you’re leaving because you won’t stand for this kind of service.
D: Ignore the text, block the sender and leave.
C: Reply to the text and say it’s all good, and then start looking around the bar for another possible candidate.
B: Reply to the text and ask what kind of cocktail they’d like to have waiting for them when they arrive.
A: Reply to the text and apologize for making them come all this way to meet you.
D: Cancel the date because you cannot attend a first date without having a perfectly made-up face.
C: Say oh well, wear no makeup, and tip the host to seat you in the darkest part of the restaurant.
B: Call a car service and put your face on in the car. No big deal.
A: Slap some makeup on quickly and then apologize when he notices you only have foundation on the top half of your face.
A: Smile and laugh at everything they say and continue the conversation based on what they’re contributing.
B: When there’s a break in their talking, slip in a continuation
of what you were saying before you got cut off. Let’s hope they
can take a clue.
C: Start talking over their answers.
D: Look at your watch and declare that you forgot you have a late night dentist’s appointment before leaving.
A: Say goodbye with a smile and walk away. They obviously don’t feel the same way.
B: Let them know you had a great time and remind them that they have your number.
C: Ask if they’re doing something the next night and if they’d like to get together again.
D: Start planning a wedding.
A: Apologize to your date and your waiter for any inconvenience and then say it’s okay because you actually like cold food (you do not).
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The date is over and you think you’ve met someone you’d like to see again. You’re not getting any clue from your date if the feeling is mutual.
What do you do?
A: Say goodbye with a smile and walk away. They obviously don’t feel the same way.
B: Let them know you had a great time and remind them that they have your number.
C: Ask if they’re doing something the next night and if they’d like to get together again.
D: Start planning a wedding.
Question 05
Question 04
It’s 15 minutes into your date and you can’t get out a complete sentence without being interrupted, even when you’re replying to a question you’ve been asked. What do you do?
A: Smile and laugh at everything they say and continue the conversation based on what they’re contributing.
B: When there’s a break in their talking, slip in a continuation of what you were saying before you got cut off. Let’s hope they can take a clue.
C: Start talking over their answers.
D: Look at your watch and declare that you forgot you have a late night dentist’s appointment before leaving.
Question 03
You’re getting ready for a first date and you really want to make a great first impression. You realize that you only have 3 minutes before you have to leave and you still have to get dressed and you haven’t put on any makeup. What do you do?
A: Slap some makeup on quickly and then apologize when he notices you only have foundation on the top half of your face.
B: Call a car service and put your face on in the car. No big deal.
C: Say oh well, wear no makeup, and tip the host to seat you in the darkest part of the restaurant.
D: Cancel the date because you cannot attend
a first date without having a perfectly
made-up face.
Question 02
Your date is running late for your first date. They text to let you know that they’ll arrive 30 minutes after the date was about to start. What do you do?
A: Reply to the text and apologize for making them come all this way to meet you.
B: Reply to the text and ask what kind of cocktail they’d like to have waiting for them when they arrive.
C: Reply to the text and say it’s all good, and then start looking around the bar for another possible candidate.
D: Ignore the text, block the sender and leave.
Question 01
You’re on a first date at a restaurant and your food arrives cold. What do you do?
A: Apologize to your date and your waiter for any inconvenience and then say it’s okay because you actually like cold food (you do not).
B: Explain the situation to your waiter and ask them to take the dish back.
C: Tell your waiter about the situation and let them know that you’re fine so long as the restaurant will cover your cocktails for the evening.
D: Tell your date that you’re leaving because you won’t stand for this kind of service.
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You might need to up your confidence game before you get back out there. Self-assuredness is attractive and you don’t need to make anyone feel better than you feel.
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You’re very dateable! Swipe right as often as you want and get back out there!
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Let's make a deal...
You’re good to go, but be careful about making too many deals and sidestepping so many obstacles. You’ve shown that you’re resourceful and smart, so don’t be afraid to be open as well.
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Your dateability
Take a deep breath...
Confidence is awesome, but being overly confident might not do the trick. Empathy and assuredness combined are a powerful combination, especially when it comes to attracting your next SO.
Start Again
Maybe you’ve put off dating for a while. Maybe you’re still out there, but it’s looking bleak. Whatever the scenario, we’re here to help you figure out just how dateable you are. Answer these questions (honestly!) and we’ll let you know (honestly!) where you fall on our dating scale.
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Wednesday, September 28
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Saturday, October 8
12 pm–3 pm
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Wednesday, October 19
7 pm–10 pm
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Ready to meet the love of your life? Join Time Out at one of our Dating IRL live events. Start with a touch-up at the makeup station for the perfect Fit Me foundation match (come with your eyes and lips done, though), get a new dating app headshot, update your profile with a little help from an expert, attend a singles mixer and laugh (and cry!) at a comedy show about dating. You can go home with a Time Out Market gift card and swag from Maybelline. This might just be where you find the love of your life (and you’ll definitely find your perfect Fit Me match).
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