For those with inquiring minds: I survived the date

[dmann]

PeterB- as I said, the faux pas were minor. Blowing his nose into his napkin that would have eliminated any chance for a 1st date- not offering to carry the bottles of wine is not in the same class IMHO.

michaelb- I find your comments very interesting. I can't think of one guy friend I have or guys I have dated that wouldn't have said "Here, let me take that from you." Mind you, I probably would have said, "Thanks for asking but I have it." Maybe I am just old fashioned in that regard.

As for opening the door, pouring wine- I don't think of them as RULES. I think of them as being attentive to the person you are with. When I poured myself a glass of wine, I asked if he wanted more as well. By the way, I did this twice. It would never have occurred to me to do anything else.

I definitely didn't make up my mind about him within 10 seconds but as the evening progressed I didn't really find myself dying to know more about him. I would definitely go out with him again if he asked but I won't be pursuing him this time.

Remember, I did initiate contact with him so I don't think I can be accused of not giving the guy a chance.

DM