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How to judge a dude by his food

by Maggie Nemser, Shine staff, on Fri May 30, 2008 11:31am PDT

I'm single, dating and a bit of a food person (to put it mildly). I can�ft imagine dating someone who isn�ft a food person or, worse, someone who eats the same thing every day. I know, I know�\I�fll probably end up with a guy who lives on Spaghetti-o�fs and Bud Light. And it�fll probably serve me right for being as judgmental as I�fm about to be.

See, I often think about the so-called rules of dating, as they apply to the ladies: You know, like don�ft order just a salad because you�fll be pegged as the diet girl or don�ft ask for anything �gon the side�h because he�fll think you�fre a high-maintenance diva. I felt like it was time to turn the dinner tables on the boys and offer up my own gut reaction to some common first date orders. And based on your response the last time I did something like this, I fully expect you to weigh in with your own opinions.

Steak - It's hot when a dude orders steak. That said, everything in moderation. I went out a few times with a tattooed pseudo-stud who ordered steak compulsively. It was cute �\until I realized he was doing Atkins. Just like you don't want to know when we feel fat, we don't want to know that you're on a fad diet.

Fish - I really like you! You're confident and comfortable in your own skin. You appreciate the finer things and you�fre a little bit health-conscious. Again, just don't order it every time, or I�fll start thinking you�fre uptight.

Pasta - Perfecto. Just please don't wear a bib. And if you order something boring like pasta primavera, own it. Say you're in the mood for something simple. Otherwise I might picture myself in Napa sipping a pinot while you�fre reaching for a Michelob Light.

Dumplings - You�fre cute. Cute as a button, or, er�ca dumpling.

General Tso's Chicken - You're not one to go against the grain, but hey, there's nothing wrong with an easygoing fella.

Greek salad - Points for culture, but just like we can't do the salad, you can't either. I don't care how much feta is in there.

Chicken tenders - Is your momma coming to dinner with us, little buddy?

Pad thai - Safest bet on the menu, but the fact that you suggested Thai in the first place is cool.

Fajitas - You're sizzling company. Just make sure you don't get any of that sizzle on my sweater.

Turkey - If it's not Thanksgiving and you're not at Subway, don't order turkey. I can't explain it but just trust me on this one.

Game - Uh, as long as it's not accompanied by hunting-with-Daddy stories, do your thing. And one more thing...please don't sport mandals.

Pizza - If we're at a Pizzeria or a pub, it's all good, but if we are at a white table-clothed restaurant, you might want to aim a little higher. I mean, what�fs for dessert�\karaoke with your frat brothers?

Burger - You�fre a solid man of good taste. You know what you like and you better give me a bite.

Sushi - You�fre a keeper. Especially if you do the omakase and If you have the courage to try blowfish, I�fd like you to meet my family.

Dessert - Let's save this for the fifth date. By that time we both won't care about an extra five pounds.

bmwracer wrote:

From Yahoo! Shine: How to judge a dude by his food Sushi - You�fre a keeper. Especially if you do the omakase and If you have the courage to try blowfish, I�fd like you to meet my family.

LOL! Very funny stuff! The only one I don't agree with is the Turkey. I have no probs if a guy orders turkey (i.e. turkey burger).
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None of that applies to me. When decide to go to a restaurant, the only question I have is: "Do they have a drive-thru?"

dochira wrote:

I say a road trip to tabana's place is in order, do you think?

douzo.

Wynter wrote:

LOL! Very funny stuff! The only one I don't agree with is the Turkey. I have no probs if a guy orders turkey (i.e. turkey burger).

Same here. For her, the burger is ok tho. I don't get it.

She must love fatty meat.
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I'm definitely a steak guy myself and no, i'm not on diet

Terryb wrote:

I'm definitely a steak guy myself and no, i'm not on diet

I'd be concerned if a guy ate steak every time we went out...
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ROFL, I do love steak but it doesn't mean i'd order steak everytime
in fact I'm quite picky with food... say like pasta, or sushi? i don't like to have the same thing for dinner more than once a week

bmwracer wrote:

From Yahoo! Shine: How to judge a dude by his food Turkey - If it's not Thanksgiving and you're not at Subway, don't order turkey. I can't explain it but just trust me on this one.

Wynter wrote:

LOL! Very funny stuff! The only one I don't agree with is the Turkey. I have no probs if a guy orders turkey (i.e. turkey burger).

I think the author was equating ordering a turkey dish in a restaurant with being boring. Do you know of any exciting exotic turkey dishes? And Turkey chili doesn't count. Neither does turkey tetrazzini.

I once met a guy friend of mine for a workday lunch at a good pizza parlor and he ordered a tunafish salad sandwich on white bread along with a glass of milk. Now talk about a lunch that showed his true personality!

Enna wrote:

I think the author was equating ordering a turkey dish in a restaurant with being boring. Do you know of any exciting exotic turkey dishes? And Turkey chili doesn't count. Neither does turkey tetrazzini. I once met a guy friend of mine for a workday lunch at a good pizza parlor and he ordered a tunafish salad sandwich on white bread along with a glass of milk. Now talk about a lunch that showed his true personality!

LOL! I'm actually surprised his order was even on the menu at a pizza parlour! That's grand.
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Enna wrote:

I think the author was equating ordering a turkey dish in a restaurant with being boring.

Er, because turkey makes you sleepy?

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How to judge a dude by his food by Maggie Nemser, Shine staff, on Fri May 30, 2008 11:31am PDT

After reading through all that, this part of her article makes perfect sense:

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I'm single,

bmwracer wrote:

From Yahoo! Shine: How to judge a dude by his food by Maggie Nemser, Shine staff, on Fri May 30, 2008 11:31am PDT

I enjoyed reading that article too. I am a horribly picky eater so it is very interesting to me. At least most of my choices seemed to be on the approved list though.

Kijinnmaru wrote:

Quote: How to judge a dude by his food by Maggie Nemser, Shine staff, on Fri May 30, 2008 11:31am PDT After reading through all that, this part of her article makes perfect sense: Quote: I'm single,

LOL.

Kijinnmaru wrote:

Quote: How to judge a dude by his food by Maggie Nemser, Shine staff, on Fri May 30, 2008 11:31am PDT After reading through all that, this part of her article makes perfect sense: Quote: I'm single,

LMAO!
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Wow, judging a guy on what food he orders? People are quite harsh nowadays.

Kijinnmaru wrote:

Quote: How to judge a dude by his food by Maggie Nemser, Shine staff, on Fri May 30, 2008 11:31am PDT After reading through all that, this part of her article makes perfect sense: Quote: I'm single,

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FarOutFreak wrote:

Er, because turkey makes you sleepy?

UhOh boring and sleepy, now that is a fun date.

cori wrote:

Wow, judging a guy on what food he orders? People are quite harsh nowadays.

I think the article was written tongue in cheek. It is like when Cosmopolitan Magazine used to have those quizzes like "figure out your man by his shoe, tie or car choices."

Question: How long should a couple be together before engaging in anything sexual?

I know the answer is "when the time is right", but I mean, specifically from a guy's perspective, when would a guy think it should happen?

If it happens too quickly, the girl will be labelled a slut. If it happens too slow, the girl would be considered the neighbors grandma. Where's the mid-ground?
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Wynter wrote:

Question: How long should a couple be together before engaging in anything sexual? I know the answer is "when the time is right", but I mean, specifically from a guy's perspective, when would a guy think it should happen? If it happens too quickly, the girl will be labelled a slut. If it happens too slow, the girl would be considered the neighbors grandma. Where's the mid-ground?

I'm not a guy, but I'd wait for a few months. Probably 2 or 3 at most. Then again, I'm not the right person to comment on such a thing.
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Wynter wrote:

Question: How long should a couple be together before engaging in anything sexual? I know the answer is "when the time is right", but I mean, specifically from a guy's perspective, when would a guy think it should happen? If it happens too quickly, the girl will be labelled a slut. If it happens too slow, the girl would be considered the neighbors grandma. Where's the mid-ground?

Er, that's like asking "how long is a piece of string". It will depend on how the guy feels too, but there's so many different issues in there that you can't really generalise.

cori wrote:

I'm not a guy, but I'd wait for a few months. Probably 2 or 3 at most. Then again, I'm not the right person to comment on such a thing.

Aww! You just did it when the time was right. There should be no regrets.

Anime Dad wrote:

Er, that's like asking "how long is a piece of string". It will depend on how the guy feels too, but there's so many different issues in there that you can't really generalise.

Hmm. Like what?
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