Diva in the city: Life’s little lessons: Dating #1

“Wham, Bam, Wait a Minute, Was that a Date?”

You thought that the "gang" was getting together. Yet when you showed up, there was just you, and Sam.

"No one could make it," said Sam, with a flustered, sheepish look on his pink face.

You let that piece of information sink in. After all, it is possible that ten people can not make it to a get-together that was planned weeks ago.

NOT.

Wait a minute, you thought to yourself. Was this a set-up? Am I on a date?

All too often, this idea would float across a fellow Diva's mind. After all, we can't help it but be nice, smart and attractive. To help our fellow Divas out, we developed the following, "Wait a Minute, Was that a Date?" guideline. For those of you with an extremely short-term memory, feel free to save a copy in your trusty purse or phone. After all, you never know when it will come in handy.

Top 7 Hints that You Are on a Date

1. You thought the plan was drinks. Yet, he asked you to dance CHEEK-TO-CHEEK in the middle of a crowded, noisy bar.

2. He emphasized that he is single, available, and just bought a single family home with no family in it, FOUR times in the last TWO minutes.

3. Although he already paid for his drinks, he is still holding out his gold American Express in your face FOR THE PAST FIVE MINUTES.

4. You met this guy in a conference. He rang you up to hang out when he came into the bay area. Its 10PM on a Monday night. You guys have already had drinks, dinner and even Karaoke. He is asking you, "What's Next" with an expectant, puppy look in his eyes.

5. He told you that he just had a heart-wrenching break-up with his girl friend in a choking tone. And then he said, "I feel alone, so alone. I wonder who I can turn to" as he looked hopefully into your eyes.

6. During small talk, he probed you on your fantasy guy. And then when you returned the favor and inquired him of his dream girl, you realized that he was describing your twin. Except, you don't have one.

7. Even before the first drink arrived, he already launched into his monolog about his skyrocketing credit score, smashing popularity with the ladies, and awesome, natural rhythm.