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Dating 101

True or False


  1. Never kiss on the first date.
    True False
  2. In the Latter-day Saint culture, it is generally acceptable to begin dating at age sixteen.
    True False
  3. You can always tell if your date wants to hold your hand if he/she frequently brushes his/her arm next to yours.
    True False
  4. A kiss holds the same value and meaning to everyone.
    True False
  5. The guy should pay because he has more money.
    True False
  6. Checking out other guys/girls while you are on your date is often a bad idea.
    True False
  7. Only geeks let their parent chauffeur on their dates in the family's '87 station wagon.
    True False
  8. Everybody needs to go on a date every Friday night.
    True False
  9. Forgetting your date's name, making your date throw up from undercooked food, and natural conversation are all indicators that your date is not going well.
    True False
  10. Something usually goes wrong on a date - relax and have fun!
    True False

Multiple Choice


  1. The worst possible rejection a guy/girl could give you after asking his/her out is:
    1. I think I am actually going to be sick that night.
    2. I'm sorry I don't date on Saturdays... or weekends in general.
    3. I'm sorry I don't date 15 year olds... or people who act like them.
    4. I already have plans.
  2. Which is the least good activity for a first date?
    1. See a movie.
    2. Go to a park and play Frisbee and kickball.
    3. Make ice cream sculptures.
    4. Discuss the latest on the Election 2000 Florida ballots (how about those pregnant chads?).
  3. A good time to pick up your date is:
    1. 3:00pm
    2. 10:30pm
    3. 12 noon
    4. 7:00pm
  4. A sign that the evening isn't going very well is:
    1. Your date asks, "So, what do you want to do?"
    2. Your date forgets your name.
    3. You go to Los Hermanos for dinner and you're allergic to Mexican food.
    4. All of the above indicate that the evening is going to be the pits.
  5. The best way to enjoy yourself on a date is:
    1. Buy an expensive outfit to wear.
    2. Agree with everything your date says,
    3. Be yourself
    4. Be unique.
  6. When meeting the parents, the safest way to behave is to:
    1. Read up on the father's favorite topics to discuss.
    2. Boast about yourself the entire time.
    3. Tell them about some of the crazy dates you've had.
    4. Tell them nothing about the crazy dates and promise you'll have their beloved son/daughter home by 11:30.
  7. Holding hands on a first date is:
    1. Never a big deal.
    2. Often a fine idea.
    3. Might be uncomfortable for the owner of the snatched hand.
    4. Always a successful move.
  8. Which would NOT be a helpful tactic on a date?
    1. For guys, opening doors for your dates.
    2. For girls, allowing guys to open doors for you.
    3. Only talking to your date to find out what he/she wants to order.
    4. Listening.
  9. When asking someone out, which method should you NOT use?
    1. Send an e-card.
    2. Call them up on the phone and ask them out.
    3. Play the guitar beneath his/her window.
    4. Have your best friend's significant other ask him/her if they're busy Friday night.
  10. After the first date, the best way to say goodnight is:
    1. Big smooches - can't go wrong with a goodnight kiss.
    2. Hug - not too forward but definitely expresses a desire to get to know the person better.
    3. Handshake - whoa Nelly, let's not go too fast!
    4. Drop your date off at their driveway and say, "Hey, give me a call this week!"
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