third entry ⊗ anonymous: dating advice

[flamekthunder]

Sender: Anonymous (Eustace)
To: Everyone EXCEPT TIFA
Subject: Dating Advice

Requesting dating advice.

[ooc: yep that's it that's the post, and it is anonymous! Eustace also can't believe he's doing this but boy he needs it. Those who respond can either be anonymous or have their handle visible. Threads are also completely open to anyone so they can see responses. Eustace's responses will be anon by default (don't make me put the label every time please—)]

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[flamekthunder]

None.

[fishflakes]

Okay cool.

Well from what I know of dates, the big one is don't do anything stupid or embarrassing. Also don't act like some stuck-up jerk, people don't really like that. Most of what I hear about dates is that you just do some of the same stuff that you might do with a really close friend, only there might be some hand holding or kissing involved.

But I think so long as you aren't an arrogant guy or a raving asshole you're probably fine?

[flamekthunder]

[...Yeah that pretty much tracks.]

That's what I was thinking, but can never be too careful.

Do you have any prior experience?

[fishflakes]

Honestly? Not really.
But I've seen movies and read books, so I kind of have a bit of an idea?
Honestly, to me, it sounds like a lot of people just overcomplicate things for themselves.
I mean, I get being nervous hanging out with someone you like, but if they're close enough to be like a friend, what makes it so different from hanging out with a really close friend?
At least, that's what I always thought.

[flamekthunder]

Agreed. While it doesn't hurt to treat them to something special every once in a while, for the most part I don't expect too much to change in terms of how we are with one another.

But it's still good to hear other perspectives as my own is fairly limited.

[fishflakes]

That's good. And if you both like each other, then you probably don't have to worry too much.
Though treating them to something nice isn't a bad idea.
Maybe if they like a certain food or some sort of treat, you can surprise them with something like that.

Hey, nothing wrong with that.
First time for everything, right?

[flamekthunder]

Food does seem to be the popular option... I'll have to look into it.

Thanks for the advice.

[ie, figure out what she likes since they actually haven't eaten together much. Not enough to fully figure out her tastes, anyway.]

[fishflakes]

No problem. Good luck on your date, I'm sure you'll be fine.

And godspeed fending off those trolls. [He might have seen the start of a couple of the responses.]

[flamekthunder]

Thanks.

[Genuinely, too, even if it might be hard to come across in text.]