Man, I saw a guy once getting stood up and I was really sad. The guy was seated, waited, asked for something small, waited more, changed tables to free space for a larger group and then paid and left. I mean, everyone here probably went on dates that got nowhere. Finish the meal, shake hands and leave separate. It’s part of life. But the golden rule is never go into the restaurant alone. Always meet outside l, somewhere else.

Spoken like someone who isn’t afraid of potential dates. Lol.

No way I’m meeting privately on a first date with someone I don’t know. I’d rather be stood up in the restaurant.

You can just meet outside the restaurant.

You just don’t go in before you meet them outside the front door.

Hell, it can even be a chivalry test to see if he holds the door for you.

Bugger that, I’m not loitering outside the door like that, I’d rather be inside.