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You should definitely be direct, especially if that's the most authentic way to portray yourself.
The only tweak I suggest is to make the ask less vague. Be more specific where you'd like to take her. Hopefully, you have some sense of what she's into, but a generic "for drinks or dinner" would be fine.
It's great that you're putting yourself out there. It can be scary as all hell, but it's the only way forward.
Hm, I'm totally not the type of guy who can sit for hours on-end, be it for drinks or dinner- at least on the first dates.
Therefore, I'd like to simply go for a walk and a cup of ice, sit down somewhere nice and quiet, and get to know each other. 🙂
It's great that you're putting yourself out there. It can be scary as all hell, but it's the only way forward.
Thanks! Yeah, I've already made my peace with the fact that I'm gonna get hurt a little, but it might be worth it! 😁
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I recommend something like billiards, or ping pong, or darts, or mini golf, or axe throwing, or an arcade, or any type of "game" venue for a first date. Basically an awkwardness/attention diffuser while you're first getting to know each other.
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Meh, I'm competitive and not that good at losing... It could be a solid first Stress-Test, though... 😆
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She might like that. Who knows?!
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Yeah, but do I wanna take the added risk?
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Tradeoffs, tradeoffs everywhere.
That's actually a very very good suggestion!!
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I'd like to simply go for a walk and a cup of ice, sit down somewhere nice and quiet, and get to know each other.
Perfect. Ask her if she wants to do that with you.
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Thanks coach, will do.
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