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[SuperPac]

OK, quick opinion needed: I've gone on two dates with this really great woman and since my company Christmas party was coming up, I asked her to it. She accepted the invite and now I'm wondering what I'm going to introduce her to people as... is she my "date"? My "friend"? The "woman I'd like to be banging"? I can't say "girlfriend" because we haven't been going out long enough for that.

...but I am going to have to say *something*. I'm leaning towards "date" since that puts her out of the "friend" zone but not into the "girlfriend" arena. Thoughts?

 

[drohne]

"my friend" works. people can read whatever they like into it, and it's cutely coy.

edit: though come to think of it, she probably has a name. you don't have to introduce her as your anything. "my friend" is good for ambiguously referring to girls you're going out with, though.

 

[Kuro Madoushi]

hmmm...well personally I wouldn't go on a 'date' or 'outing' or whatever on the 3rd date

Cause the 3rd date you're usually supposed to make your move

But since it's too late for that, why answer anything at all? Just be mysterious about it if you can, turn it into a joke because it's none of their business

However, if you're forced into it, then just say date...

 

[Mike Works]

If it's an issue, why bother giving her a title at all?

"Hey Steve, how's it going. Yeah, I know. Oh, hey, this is Julia."

A lot of these supposed dating and relationship problems that get announced on this board really aren't problems in the first place.

 

[AlphaSnake]

Have you thought of maybe...

"This is Skanks McGee"? You don't have to throw in "my date Skanks McGee" or "my friend Skanks McGee." Just "Skanks McGee" will do.

Edit: I hate Mike.

 

[SuperPac]

Well damn...good point. I can just introduce her by her name. Seems so obvious now.

I make my moves slowly.

 

[MIMIC]

Think about it this way: how would you introduce her if you and she ran into a friend of yours one of your "dates?"

 

[Goreomedy]

Think about it this way: how would you introduce her if you and she ran into a friend of yours one of your "dates?"

This happened to me once. Was out at the mall with a date, ran into coworkers. They asked, "And who is this?" Without a moment's hesitation I offered, "My fuck buddy."

After a brief stunned silence, shock turned into a collective fit of laughter. I then flashed a pack of Mentos at some anonymous onlooker.

 

[Lathentar]

I took a girl to my organization's Holiday Party. Even though she wasn't my date, I made sure to mention to anyone that asked me aside that she was with me. That made sure to keep them from prowling on her like fresh meat. It seemed to work fairly well.

 

[Kuro Madoushi]

This happened to me once. Was out at the mall with a date, ran into coworkers. They asked, "And who is this?" Without a moment's hesitation I offered, "My fuck buddy."

After a brief stunned silence, shock turned into a collective fit of laughter. I then flashed a pack of Mentos at some anonymous onlooker.

:lol

 

[karasu]

What Mike said.

 

[MIMIC]

What Mike said.

Well, most people are nosy and would just go ahead and ask about the relationship (like my friends).

 

[rastex]

This happened to me once. Was out at the mall with a date, ran into coworkers. They asked, "And who is this?" Without a moment's hesitation I offered, "My fuck buddy."

After a brief stunned silence, shock turned into a collective fit of laughter. I then flashed a pack of Mentos at some anonymous onlooker.

I actually laughed out loud at this, nice ending!

 

[Pimpwerx]

Introduce her as "your friend". However, make sure she's presentable enough, otherwise, you'll get fired for dating an ugly chick. PEACE.

 

[DaCocoBrova]

Introduce her by name... No need to throw a category in there. Your body language will speak volumes anyway.

 

[Mike Works]

Introduce her by name... No need to throw a category in there. Your body language will speak volumes anyway.

Damn, I wish I thought of that.

 

[Burger]

Damn, I wish I thought of that.

:lol

It's funny because it's sarcastic!