Date Number 1: Recap

What we learned last night about dating:

1) It is not fun to sit with someone who talks about their ex. Or their dating style
2) Probably don't try to make future plans with the date...while still in the middle of the first date.
3) Pickles aren't always a safe topic of conversation
4) Probably don't use the same jokes you have on your OK Cupid profile
5) Probably do talk about the quirky things in your profile, like if you do Renaissance Fairs, for example

What we learned about what I find attractive:

1) ...This guy isn't it
2) I need the guy to like football, or some sport, even if I don't. Who knew this would end up being so important after hours of forced football-game watching. There is something to be said for a good 'ole red-blooded man
3) Even though technology things are cool, it's not attractive to feel like an idiot when he is rambling about things I don't really understand

The biggest question to leave off on:

I always thought it was nicest to go on a date with someone, even if you don't think you are going to find them attractive. Figured it was important to give a person a chance. But if you just spend the date worrying about if this guy you don't find attractive is going to kiss you, maybe that isn't quite so nice after all.