Do you like the classic "Dinner and a Movie" date? Why or why not?

[Physics-Man]

Yes

No

Other

[hellionthesagereborn]

Not really, at least not as a first date. Its kind of hard to talk and get to know the person with a dinner and a movie. Perhaps if the movie was first then after you had dinner so you had something to discuss, that could work. However I would opt for something a bit more mildly engaging that would allow you a chance to just bullshit and talk with her but also again, be engaging enough where your not feeling pressured to talk, something like (though I'm not a fan of it) put put golf or something, something that would allow you to talk but then you could shift focus onto it to avoid awkward silences.

[OlderAndWiser]

The purpose of a first date is to spend time getting started on learning about someone new. Dinner is a great opportunity for conversation but a movie is 1.5-2 hours in which you aren't allowed to talk at all. It's an okay date if you have a problem keeping a conversation going. It gives you a few hours when you need to be witty and charming and, afterwards, you can talk about the movie. But for me, I prefer dinner and then a move to the restaurant lounge for an after-dinner drink and more conversation.

[OlderAndWiser]

It gives you a few hours when you DON'T need to be witty and charming. . .

[OlderAndWiser]

Thanks for MHO!

[Anonymous]

Not as one of the first dates, not until I am comfortable sitting and holding hands during the movie, else it is kinda awkward to sit next to each other and not engaging for so long.

[DeeDeeDeVour]

Actually, I'd rather watch a movie first and have dinner afterwards to discuss the movie besides other things. Movie discussions help as ice breakers.

[DeeDeeDeVour]

Thanks @Physics-Man for the MHO. :)

[ShadezMcgee]

I think that one is better reserved for a third date or when you have become exclusive.

You want a date to be able to be fun and interactive which is why my dates normally involve something fairly reasonable price wise and outside like mini golf, hiking, bowling, drinks, a walk in the park, etc. Something that allows you and your date to connect and focus on each other, not stay absorbed in a movie.

[jgokgotit]

If we are talking about a first or second date, hell no. Those two dates are where you are getting to know someone. This also means that you do not want to trap yourself or them into a terrible date and being forced to wait for dinner to conclude. Better off picking another type of date where you can choose to leave at any time or can choose to extend the date and do something else. Dinner and a movie is an inflexible approach and best reserved for when the relationship is more serious.

[giftedsub]

I don't mind it, but after being on so many it gets boring. Would love to do an activity together that shows each others personalities where we can have fun like beach, museums, arcade, etc.

[slatyb]

Dinner is great but I would rather go to a club than a movie.

[Phoenix98]

I don't find anything wrong with it though it's not my first choice for a first date.

[Jamie05rhs]

I'm not against it. It's probably not the best for a first date, though.

[msc545]

Dinner is ok, but the movie leaves no time to talk.

[JesseJayNeak]

It's a cool idea where people can forget about their problems

[Aurora1010]

That would always sound like a nice idea.

[exitseven]

It's okay I guess. I didn't do it very often.

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

Yes, I do and that sounds nice

[hellacray]

I'm down with dinner not so much with movies.