First date at Denny's

[Imported]

I feel like going to Denny's now.

[Imported]

He knew I LOVE the hobbit movies, so that's why he suggested denny's, so I could get something off the hobbit menu haha.

 

 

It made me much happier than trying to take me to some fancy place in an attempt to impress me. I would not have been impressed!

 

 

It doesn't have to be fancy or expensive. It needs to be more personal. That's all. Where I live, this is very easy to do and can even cost less than going to Denny's. Not that I have anything against Denny's, I actually like their food and have had most of the stuff off the Hobbit menu. Although I drowned it all in katsup.

[MissBee]

My feelings exactly. I don't care about it being cheap-- it just shows just a lack of creativity and/or effort and/or thought and/or adventurousness. I don't need any money spent on me to enjoy a first date--I'd be happy with a walk in an nice park!-- but I need some thought put into it. I want him to consider who I am and what I would like. I do not like chain restaurants, and I don't think that would surprise anyone who made even a little effort to know me.

 

Ditto.

 

The constant talk of finances is annoying as it hasn't a thing to do with finances, as it's been underscored that for the Denny's price you could venture to more interesting places. So for me it is 100% about creativity, effort and thought. And again, if a man believes that it's either Denny's or the Ritz Carlton, I would know his mind is too narrow for my tastes. And yes, it's definitely also about consulting and kind of figuring out what you think I'd like based on our conversations...which is why my boyfriend received an A+++, as we did about 4 different things on our first date, all of which were based on what I said I liked or hadn't tried but wanted to and none of which broke the bank.

Edited April 26, 2014 by MissBee

[EasyHeart]

When I was in college, I washed dishes and bussed tables at a Denny's.

 

Those were good times.

[Woggle]

My favorite chain right now is Texas Roadhouse. Anybody ever heard of that place? Their steaks are almost as good as fresh off the grill.

[JamesM]

Back to Topic.....

 

When I read the title, I wondered if my wife wrote it.

 

Our first official date was at...Dennys.

 

We had dinner and talked. I had planned out an evening with activities in case the conversation didn't flow....but it did.

 

We were at Dennys for THREE hours getting to know each other. I have no clue what our meal tasted like, but the memories are sweet. After more than two decades, I still remember how she looked. Those beautiful expressive eyes and her smile and her ability to keep my attention with her stories and humor. She remembers how attentive I was and how I could listen and focus on her. I never found it too difficult TBH.

 

During our dating days, we went there on occasion. Since then maybe twice. She did confess a few years later that she doesn't really like Denny's.

 

My point is....the restaurant could have been any that night. The magic would have happened anywhere. So, declining a date because of the location could result in losing out on the greatest and most life changing evening of your life.

[Under The Radar]

My favorite chain right now is Texas Roadhouse. Anybody ever heard of that place? Their steaks are almost as good as fresh off the grill.

 

 

 

One Thousand Posts ...... might have to celebrate at Denny's ...... anyone have a coupon or two for the Grand Slam Breakfast?

[TigerLilly78]

Back to Topic.....

 

When I read the title, I wondered if my wife wrote it.

 

Our first official date was at...Dennys.

 

We had dinner and talked. I had planned out an evening with activities in case the conversation didn't flow....but it did.

 

We were at Dennys for THREE hours getting to know each other. I have no clue what our meal tasted like, but the memories are sweet. After more than two decades, I still remember how she looked. Those beautiful expressive eyes and her smile and her ability to keep my attention with her stories and humor. She remembers how attentive I was and how I could listen and focus on her. I never found it too difficult TBH.

 

During our dating days, we went there on occasion. Since then maybe twice. She did confess a few years later that she doesn't really like Denny's.

 

My point is....the restaurant could have been any that night. The magic would have happened anywhere. So, declining a date because of the location could result in losing out on the greatest and most life changing evening of your life.

 

 

My point exactly if the company/chemistry's right the setting doesn't really matter. I think a lot of women now a days get caught up in the "prince charming" syndrome as I like to call it "he must make everything beyond perfect and dipped in gold" right from the first hello or he's just got no chance with me. And in doing so they prob miss out on a few amazing guys then wonder why their alone..

[Imported]

Back to Topic.....

 

My point is....the restaurant could have been any that night. The magic would have happened anywhere. So, declining a date because of the location could result in losing out on the greatest and most life changing evening of your life.

 

 

I agree, any place can be the right place with the right person. Phoe's boyfriend made the right call taking her to Denny's. No doubt Eternalsunshine could enjoy eating a happy meal at McDonalds with the right guy. And things seems to have worked out great for you.

 

Maybe I am doing it all wrong. I am not kidding. Maybe I am doing things wrong. It is very possible, I do make mistakes. I mean, I don't go crazy taking women to expensive ass places, but I do try to choose places that have a good "ambiance" and scenery and can provide good conversation for us all on its own.

 

Still, I just don't think if I picked up a girl for a first date and took her through the drivethrough of Kentucky Fried Chicken and then parked my car so we could eat, that things will work out very well even if the girl is "the right girl". There has to be effort in what I do.

 

I mean, I have picked up women for a first date and they just look amazing. And they would be completely out of place at a Denny's. I love it when women wear dresses. Especially summer dresses :bunny::bunny:

 

 

I think first dates where you feel this person is worth your effort, you should always try to impress. I think when you date like it's an interview, then, well....I dunno.

[Targetlock]

the right company can make any date or activity a great time

[contact1]

To those asking if I would use Denny's as a first place type of date, most likely not (unless I'm in a really bad mood and don't care about the results lol ) though it is interesting to hear the many people that were okay with the location. This was more of a general discussion than anything else.

 

And yes, moon over my hammies is the bomb Though, if I did use Denny's and the girl did show up, it would definitely making me think a bit more highly of her, in that the location/cost of our meeting isn't really a factor for her...

 

That or she is just really desperate for a free meal

[d0nnivain]

Though, if I did use Denny's and the girl did show up, it would definitely making me think a bit more highly of her, in that the location/cost of our meeting isn't really a factor for her...

 

Location is ALWAYS a factor for me. If you pick someplace I don't feel safe, I'm not going. No matter what.

 

It's hard not to feel safe in a well lit Denny's but some are in more desireable places

[Els]

I went to Denny's only once, was reaaaallly not a fan. I'd rather go to a coffee or ice cream place, both cheaper than Denny's and not so... urgh.

[EasyHeart]

I went to Denny's only once, was reaaaallly not a fan. I'd rather go to a coffee or ice cream place, both cheaper than Denny's and not so... urgh.

You obviously did not have the Moon Over My Hammy.

[Els]

You obviously did not have the Moon Over My Hammy.

 

I don't actually remember what I had, but it was full of tomato ketchup and grease. For that price I could be having a much, much better meal at heaps of other restaurants.

 

I hope for you guys' sakes that the Denny's in the USA are better than the ones here.

[JamesM]

Still, I just don't think if I picked up a girl for a first date and took her through the drivethrough of Kentucky Fried Chicken and then parked my car so we could eat, that things will work out very well even if the girl is "the right girl". There has to be effort in what I do.

 

I mean, I have picked up women for a first date and they just look amazing. And they would be completely out of place at a Denny's. I love it when women wear dresses. Especially summer dresses :bunny::bunny:

 

 

I think first dates where you feel this person is worth your effort, you should always try to impress. I think when you date like it's an interview, then, well....I dunno.

 

Going back twenty some years and knowing the money I had, one does impress but one doesn't go overboard.

 

Besides, this Dennys was a hangout for me so I was familiar with it. I think it is a far cry from a drive thru.

 

And yes, she wore a summer dress.

 

This reminds me of a friend's daughter who was just married. They never had an official first date until after engaged. All of their dates revolved around college and work. Neither had money and all they cared about was spending time with each other.

 

The best impressions are not made with stuff. They are made with personalities. Choosing a high class restaurant to come across as having plenty of stuff may get you someone who is looking for someone with stuff. Personally, I am glad I got someone who wanted me, because I never had that much stuff.

[emva07]

I LOVE DENNYS!!!!

 

I'm a breakfast 24/7 kind of person though. And Denny's ALWAYS hits the spot.

 

But yeah, what people have been saying, I wouldn't pass up a date based on location, might be the perfect guy.

[JamesM]

I LOVE DENNYS!!!!

 

I'm a breakfast 24/7 kind of person though. And Denny's ALWAYS hits the spot.

 

But yeah, what people have been saying, I wouldn't pass up a date based on location, might be the perfect guy.

 

I find that breakfast at night is better tasting than in the morning. I think it is fresher.

[emva07]

YES!

 

If I wake up at noon, it's totally time to eat eggs and toast. I dated someone who if we woke up at noon it was lunch time therefore no breakfast food! CRAZINESS!

 

I find that breakfast at night is better tasting than in the morning. I think it is fresher.

[mrs rubble]

I had a first date at Denny's here in NZ a couple of years ago, he bought roses & chocolate's with him for me too. It was a lunch date, He was a really funny guy & kept me entertained all afternoon.

The second date was a picnic at the hot pools, the third date a bushwalk. The fourth date we went to the market's & he took his hat off & started busking on the street corner!

 

He was so much fun, shame we drifted apart.