Human beings are an awkward bunch. Nowhere else in the animal kingdom does such a variety of ways to act exist. That being said, we have mating rituals we all go through. Partially this is because of our advanced psychology, part of it is because of our DNA. Instead of strictly having to show physical dominance over others for mates, we have to show mental dominance. This can be in the form of being quick-witted, funny, or just seeming cool. There are those among us who make it their profession to teach us who cannot get dates how to conform ourselves to a few key points that will cause members of the opposite sex to be attracted to us. I have read this book, and have found it entertaining as well as informative…
http://www.amazon.com/Game-Penetrating-Secret-Society-Artists/dp/0060554738/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_2
Previously I had touched on a few key points of things that are not dates, so to counter that here are some qualifiers of what does make a date:
1) both parties are there for the company of the other.
2) both parties are seeking romance
3) both parties are at least trying to enjoy themselves.
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