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October 01, 2002
A new Tradition
Roomies for Tradition
Last month, I had a first date and my roommate did something really sweet that I will try to carry on as a tradition. When I told her it was a first date she said, "Hang on. I am going to give you something." She reached into her pocketbook and gave me a 10 dollar bill. She said, "The last time I went on a first date my coworker gave me ten dollars and told me to treat myself to manicure. And so I am going to do the same for you." Hmm. It's a good idea. If you get the manicure right before the date you will have pretty and soft hands and the relaxing benefits that come from a person kneading and massaging your fingers and palms into willing submission. It worked. The manicure made me feel really great that night and I couldn't help but occasionally glance at my lovely manicured hands. It was a good date. I emailed him on Sunday (one of those manners things) thanking him for a lovely evening. The next weekend, I had yet to hear from the fellow and the manicure was showing signs of wear. Then it came to me; Miss Manners for the 21st Century single girl. I had just discovered one of a new set of rules. If a man doesn't contact you before you remove the chipped and flaking polish of your outdated manicure; he's not serious dating material. Single Girl Beware.For the record, "the date" contacted me the same day I removed my forlorn and worn polish.
Posted by mermu at October 1, 2002 01:43 AM
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And what happened when he contacted you--is there another date in the offing, or was that not only a first but also a last?
Posted by: Elizabeth at October 16, 2002 11:12 PM
hey...input, I need input.
Posted by: mom at October 9, 2002 10:05 PM
If I ever go on a first date again, do you have a suggestion for a male first-date tradition?
Posted by: Greg at October 2, 2002 06:50 PM
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