What's your dating rating? Every girl has her idea of what makes a great date. So ... what's yours?Are you a dating diva, all about being fine-dined and adored? Or are you more comfy kicking back with Chinese carryout car·ry·out adj. Intended to be consumed away from the place of sale; takeout: a shop offering carryout sandwiches. n. An item of food or a meal that is to be consumed away from the place of sale. and a DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. ? Your dating style could be the key to you bonding with your boy. 1 That guy in geometry with the gorgeous green eyes asks you if you'd like to get Starbucks later. You ... A. Feel like you've lust won the love lottery! Finally, some one-on-one with the cutest guy in class. B. Can't wait. True, Starbucks isn't exactly romantic ... but it's a good start. C. Can't believe how lame he is. Starbucks? Puh-lease. 2 You and Jason have officially been an item for a full six months. To celebrate, you would like to ... A. Just spend the day together. It doesn't matter what you do. B. Go back to the movie theater where you had your first date. C. Have dinner at a restaurant with white linens and candlelight. And there'd better be a gift. Bling! 3 Who do you think should fork out the dough for a date? A. It should always be split. B. The guy should usually pay, but you'll treat on occasion. C. The guy should always pay. Duh duh interj. Used to express disdain for something deemed stupid or obvious, especially a self-evident remark. [Imitative of an utterance attributed to slow-witted people.] . 4 The homecoming dance is now a few weeks away and, even though you already know Ethan is taking you, there are still some arrangements to be made. The way you envision it, the big night will be ... A. So much fun. You don't care
"Don't Care" is a 1994 (see 1994 in music) single by American death metal band Obituary. whether you go in a limo or get a ride from his 'rents, whether you eat lobster or filet o' fish. Basically, you just want to have fun with everyone, especially Ethan. B. A blast! You spent a year's allowance on your dress, and you and your friends all chipped in for a limo. Plus, Ethan is going to look so hot in a suit. C. The best night ever. You want it all--corsage, stretch Hummer, dinner, and dancing all night long. And he'd better be on the list for a killer after-party. 5 It's your b-day, and your BF wants to do something special. When he asks for suggestions, you tell him ... A. You want to hang at his house since he has the big-screen. You can snuggle, and he'll have to watch a new flick you choose for a change. Oh, and extra cheese on your DiGiorno's. B. You'd like to hit the new mini-golf place, then get dessert at The Melting Pot melting pot America as the home of many races and cultures. [Am. Pop. Culture: Misc.] See : America . You've always wanted to try fondue. C. Two words: bouquet and gourmet. At the very least, right? 6 Your friend Ally goes to a different school, and she wants to set you up on a blind date with her lab partner. Ally knows you pretty well, so you ... A. Figure it's worth a shot. Worst-case scenario worst-case scenario n → Schlimmstfallszenario nt ? The chemistry isn't there so you make a new friend. B. Are skeptical about the idea of a blind date, but you figure Ally wouldn't set you up with a total loser--so why not? C. Have strict rules about this kind of thing. Before you'll even consider a date with someone you've never met, you need major details about his social connections, his family lineage and his future aspirations. Oh, and a photo. 7 Your usual pre-date ritual involves ... A. A clean pair of jeans, a $20 bill in your pocket and a swipe of lip gloss. B. A quick shower, blow-dry, a little makeup and your favorite I-look-cute-without-looking-like-I-tried outfit. C. A facial, mani-pedi, eyebrow wax--and racing to the dry cleaner. 8 Your dream guy would be ... A. Laid-back and sweet, probably someone you are already friends with. He'd leave it up to you to decide what you guys do on dates--that is, if you ever go out on real "dates." B. Creative and fun. You two would try offbeat off·beat n. Music An unaccented beat in a measure. adj. Slang Not conforming to an ordinary type or pattern; unconventional: offbeat humor. activities, like ice skating ice skating, gliding along an ice surface on keellike runners known as ice skates. Skating as a Sport Skating, besides being an important form of winter recreation and the essential skill in the game of ice hockey (see hockey, ice) has developed . C. Traditional and assertive. He'd always have date nights planned out. Your job is to show up and be your charming self. 9 Your pal's party is tonight, and your date has come down with a nasty cold and had to bow out. You ... A. Cancel your plans, and take him some Kleenex and chicken noodle soup Noodle soup refers to a variety of dishes with noodles served in stock and other ingredients. The dish is an Asian staple. Varieties China and Taiwan There are a myriad of noodle soup dishes originating in China, and many of these are eaten in, or adapted in . B. Go stag to the party. Your whole crew will be there, so it's all cool. C. Start dialing. You need a date pronto pron·to adv. Informal Without delay; quickly. [Spanish, from Latin pr  mptus; see prompt. !
10 Yikes--your parents want to meet your new BF and leave it to you to decide when. You deal how? A. You don't. You'll probably just introduce him to them when he comes over to play PS2 with you. B. Pick a night when your mom She goes to the gym. is making her famous lasagna, so your parents can chat with your guy over dinner. C. You're inviting him to your family reunion Often an annual event, a family reunion takes place on a specified day each year for the purpose of keeping an extended family closer together. Some reunions may be held less often. . That way, he can meet the whole gang. Too perfect! Mostly A's KEEPIN' IT CASUAL You think the whole point of dating is simply to have a nice time. You're perfectly content with nights in rather than out on the town. As long as you like the company, it's all good. While staring into each other's eyes is entertaining for the first few weeks, it gets old fast. So does staring at the TV screen. Getting out and trying new things will rev up Verb 1. rev up - speed up; "let's rev up production" step up increase - make bigger or more; "The boss finally increased her salary"; "The university increased the number of students it admitted" 2. your relationship. This weekend, head out with your crush for Indian cuisine The multiple families of Indian cuisine are characterized by their sophisticated and subtle use of many spices and herbs. Each family of this cuisine is characterized by a wide assortment of dishes and cooking techniques. instead of standing in line for crunchy tacos. Rather than hitting Blockbuster, get two front-row seats to your school musical. Bottom line? A change of pace keeps things fresh! Mostly B's UP FOR ANYTHING When it comes to the dating scene, you don't like to be bored. But you also don't go overboard. Well, not always. You do love the royal treatment on spesh occasions. Still, you have just as much fun kicking it at a home game or sharing a bucket o' fries in the food court. Snaps to you for not expecting too much ... or too little. You get it--you know that just hanging with a boy is how you bond but that you deserve to step out in style once in awhile. So why not amp it up a notch, and do something that's not so same-ol'? Hit the haunted hayride hay·ride n. A recreational ride in a large wagon or other vehicle piled with hay. or maybe a metalcore show. Never a dull moment! Mostly C's DATE EXPECTATIONS If a guy wants to win you over, he'd better make a reservation. While we're not saying the fancy-dance of romance is a thing of the past, you might want to lighten up. Expecting a guy to routinely adorn you with gifts and swanky swank·y adj. swank·i·er, swank·i·est Swank. swank  i·ly adv.swank dinners is limiting. Dating should be loads of fun, not tons of pressure. Stop worrying about The Date and get to know The Boy. Consider a DVD night-in or meeting up for caramel sundaes. After all, casual times are the most intimate and relaxed. To really get to know a guy, drop the formalities. Try a simple picnic in the park or a nature hike. Hand-holding recommended. |
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