Well consider my state is still mandating we wear masks at all times out in public? I really wouldn't have a choice in the matter but to wear one, lol.
Personally, I wouldn't be try to date anyone until this mess dies down, but if I did, I would first make sure my date has been checked, hasn't had the virus yet, and hell, I might even go as far as to take his temperature before we go out (hey, don't judge me, I work at a hospital so I'm prepared, lol).
If we go out, it would probably be in a public, open spaced area, such as a park or an area that is not crowded with people- that way we can avoid other people and talk one on one with minimal risk of exposure.
And NO, kissing isn't going to happen on said date- which brings me back to my first point: who is even dating or trying to right now? For those of you hellbent on dating, stick to virtual dates on Zoom or webcam right now- no, it's not the same, but at least it's something.
Oh you really have a date? Well good luck and be careful okay? Yeah, it's definitely going to be a mood killer, but unless you really know him, I wouldn't risk it
Make your time with him memorable, especially since you won't see him again for a long time If you do go out, most restaurants do NOT require you to wear a mask while eating, just inside the facility (yeah that's so stupid). Go eat a nice dinner together. I wouldn't recommend the movies or any closed places with a lot of people right now if you insist on going out. Go for a walk through a park, by a lake, or open area, and just talk and enjoy each others company
I don't plan on dating until there is a COVID-19 Vaccine available, but if I did go on a date, I would definitely where a mask because masks help protect myself, and other people.
The problem is, I also want to socially distance as well. It would be awkward going on an in-person date while socially distanced though, and I don't feel comfortable becoming physically close to someone knowing they might have COVID-19.
Yoru comment nailed it. Many people still do not understand. In my family we are not even seeing each otehr in erpsn (my cousins and aunts for the same reason but now that most business are open and people have to see more of each other physically mask is mandatory from now on to everyone even with your family if you are going on a local trip or gatherinngs you ahve to wear a mask and social distancing. But I can imagine that going on a date it be very uncomfoprtable to wear a mak and doing social distancing they better not even go out then. Is not a date on these circumstances,
If the date was in a very populated area, but I'd probably just try going on a date somewhere where not a lot of people are going to be, so we don't have to wear one. This can mean being out in rural areas and doing something out there. Could also simply go on a date at my house or hers. We also could just go out to eat and then we don't have to wear it then at least while eating.
No, since checking the spread of herd immunity when I'm in such a low risk group is quite irresponsible, and we've already lost the summer as an opportunity to do so, which is going to result in a lot more lost lives come winter. But since my goal is "responsible citizenship" rather than "argumentative jackass", I'd make sure she was okay with it beforehand. No point in being a jerk.
Yes of course, unless very particular circumstances were fulfilled
If the person was part of my social bubble, and we were outside with not many other people around, or at one of our houses, then probably no mask. Otherwise, definitely mask.
I’m dating a guy I met on a dating app, he want to meet, I want to meet him, but I said no, we cannot stay outside. I’m in California, I’m near the fire, the air quality is pretty bad & smokey, people been smelling smoke, there smoke everywhere, I been coughing.
Probably yes. I would want to see if she would follow suite. If she didn't wear a mask when it is required, I would not follow up with a second date. That indicates a rebel; I'm not ready for such a person in my life.
If it’s someone I just met then yes for sure... but if it’s someone I already know from before - my previous boyfriend or an old friend then why should I?
It depends on her comfort level and where we were meeting at. I'd probably start that way and feel it out the rest of the night. Make a judgment call based on how she is feeling
Yes, especially a first date. After awhile and if we were going somewhere outdoors (hiking, biking etc.) I'd ask if she was comfortable enough for me to remove it.
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