The way two people greet each other on a first date can say a lot about the direction things are headed. For instance, when Dave, 25, met Sam, 24, at the Greenwich Project for dinner and drinks, the two extended hands for a polite shake, only to have it turn into a move more commonly used during sports games. Did the platonic gesture keep things cool — or did it lead to future hand-holding between the pair?
He said:
When Sam and I met, we greeted with an awkward handshake and high-five. It was funny — in a good way — and let me know we were off to a good start. Sam was also very cute. She has a tattoo of stripes on the inside of her left
bicep. I typically don’t like tattoos, but I like hers.
We began talking and didn’t look at the menu for nearly an hour. We are both Jewish but not religious, and admitted to each other that we can be judgmental.
To eat, we shared fresh polenta, beets and a deep-fried whole egg. For dessert, beignets with caramel and whipped peanut butter, which was outstanding.
Sam came across as confident, attractive and smart. We
exchanged numbers and gave each other a hug goodbye. I would like to see her again.
She said:
My first impression of Dave was positive: He had a kind smile and was on time! We had a mix-up on the handshake but ameliorated it with a high-five.
We talked for three hours nonstop about everything. We both took turns inventing hyperbolic ways to describe a simple glass of wine.
Greenwich Project is an excellent spot for drinks and cocktails. Order the doughnuts!
Dave’s an incisive conversationalist. I talk a lot, so I appreciate when someone can keep up with my chattiness. I told Dave he sounded like George Costanza — he swore that he took it as a compliment.
Although Dave and I swapped numbers and I enjoyed the intellectual ping-pong, unfortunately I don’t see a romantic future.