Planning a movie date invitation? Some success tips for men and women
In the dating world, the movie date is perhaps the perennial favorite. Whether you're a man or a woman, there are a few things you need to consider if you want a second date. Making a thoughtless choice can result in unreturned calls for a second date with a person you'd have loved to get to know better. If you think that the movie date is just the first, guaranteed inroad to the heart of your current heartthrob, read on.
Most women love 'chick flicks' and mistakenly think that this will put a guy in an appropriately romantic mood, making him ripe to fall in love. Guy meets girl, all goes wonderfully right, with just the right good dose of comedic plenty and everyone lives happily ever after. Nothing could be further from the truth. Men are from Mars and etcetera. You'll have trouble keeping him awake, much less paying attention to you. While you're thinking, love is in the air, he'll most likely be thinking, sappy galore, boring and more boring. The chick flicks are best saved for viewing with female friends. This genre is a turn off to most men. Definitely not a good movie date choice with the opposite sex.
Now, for you men. Maybe your idea of a great movie date is the blood and guts horror film. While some women can get into this genre, it's usually not their first choice for a romantic date. This type of movie also wears thin quickly for most women. Unless you know that she enjoys the graphic, bloody movies as a regular diet, don't opt for this choice as your opening move to romance. Women tend to view this genre as a romance killer. She may even associate your choice as an indicator of your personality profile!
So what's a safe bet for a movie date? Perhaps a Michael Moore style documentary, like 'Sicko' or 'Fahrenheit 911'. Thought provoking, entertaining, with a bit of comedy and cynicism. 'Life is Beautiful' might be another good choice. Give your movie date choice some depth, with opportunities for substantive chat at the coffee house after the movie.
A good comedy works. Laughter puts everyone in a good mood and casts a neutral mood on the overtly romantic play. This type of movie date opens the doors to meaningful and lively conversation that doesn't depend on a message or agenda that might be misinterpreted by your date.
If you have taken the trouble, or have had the opportunity to discern the tastes of your date, that's your best bet. Your first movie date can make or break a future relationship. Don't blow it!
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