Is grocery shopping with someone you just met a good date idea?

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OlderAndWiser · Accepted Answer

Yes, I have done that.

In February, 2020, I had started dating a woman and we only had two dates before the covid lockdown started. Most public places were closed, but grocery stores were open. I suggested that we meet at Costco and we could do some genuine shopping together and spend some time with each other.

It was certainly a different kind of date and I learned a few things that I would not ordinarily learn on a third date. Unfortunately, circumstances prevented us from continuing to meet and we became one more budding relationship killed by covid.

I would not recommend this as a preferred date: there was no opportunity to become romantic at all in Costco, and the shopping was a bit distracting. I would prefer by only standby third date idea, which was an afternoon at the zoo, followed by dinner.

Bricealan · Accepted Answer

@coachtanthony Yes, Coach... I think that is a VERY GOOD date, and allows you to get acquainted with someone without any sexual tension, and lets you see how they eat, what they buy, and just what they do out socially... Very Good Date Idea.

Screenwriter · Accepted Answer

Well, you can learn what your date likes to eat and if they cook, what their tastes are and how they spend. It's innovative!

And of course, while you shop, you talk to each other, get to know some facts about each other, and you accomplish a task that you need to do.

Afterward, you can go to whomever's house and make a meal you've both decided on.

Makes an essentially "have to do it" chore more interesting. I'm intrigued as to doing this. I've done it with friends, but never a new romantic partner. Could be great!

purplepoppy · Accepted Answer

Yes because what a man puts in his basket is a good way to judge his worth. Does he buy decent coffee or supermarket ownbrand? Fruit and veg or pot noodles and beer? It'll also expose him if he's a vegan. Shopping together doesn't always mean you'll make it to the tills together.

Sunrising · Answer

I had just met a female, I enjoyed her company, and of all the places we could go to, we ended up in a furniture store, actually they sold groceries too. We were trying out the sofas giving our opinions on what we liked and why. Unfortunately our relationship didn't last, though I remember her fondly.

Massageman · Answer

Sure, it's different. I wouldn't put it as a number one choice, however. Mini-golf is nice in the summer. A meal out is nice any time. Going shopping with the intention of MEETING someone in the first place, it becomes more viable. Guys in the food store and gals in the big box hardware stores might be. good way. (pardon any assumed over-generalization).

Anonymous · Answer

Not for me 🙅‍♂️ at all.

Shopping together would be better for clothes, and that comes later on when you are worth being there with me that close to even be there when I choose how to present myself.

Although my style is quite clear and never changes. Simple & easy to understand, still quite a personal part of me.

As for grocery, I'm just surviving.. and actually clothes too. Anyway, no.
I think my words explain well enough why.

EzraIsShy76028 · Answer

I mean if you literally mean JUST met, as in like the same day, probably not a good idea. You barely know the person.

But otherwise, if you've known the person for at least a week or so, it's just like literally any other activity. Though not the most exciting place to be. Lol.

NoDecision · Answer

Most people don't like going grocery shopping. And especially on a date where they can see all the junk food we buy. 😅

LiamS95 · Answer

If you both are avid cooks and like to delve into the culinary arts, grocery shopping would make a great date idea prior to a date to cook together and create a delicious meal to share together and then an evening of cuddling.

spartan55 · Answer

I'd say if it's part of the evening. An example being going to buy the groceries for dinner that I am going to cook for her. (Disclaimer

PrincessC16 · Answer

It's definitely a good way to get to know a person. Maybe not that exciting. But you can learn a lot about a person just by the way they shop.

NicholasRedone · Answer

@coachtanthony I'd rather a first date be something else, yet hey at least it's in public and there's CCTV on every single aisle and entry :)

Jay-_- · Answer

Good? I wouldn't say that, but if I like the person I'll do anything with her, I'll even do laundry with her. 😂

RingOfFire · Answer

You know I've taken a few ladies out on dates in my time and I'm not sure that one would float their boat.

PeachyPie93 · Answer

I barely like grocery shopping as it is, it can be fun like when I go with my sister and we mess around but I wouldn't want that to be the "date" lol.

Wiredone · Answer

Sure it is. You get to learn what the other person likes and don't like

thegreenyogi · Answer

Not sure. I might see the kinds of things he likes to eat or buy and it could turn into an immediate red flag.

Pavy1981 · Answer

No I would never go shopping with someone who I have just met

ravagesavage · Answer

Bitch better be cooking if that's the date.

exitseven · Answer

Yes, you can tell a lot about a person from a trip to the supermarket.

14gurlz2gagonit · Answer

I'd do it... good way to get to know them I guess.

katiesmuff · Answer

That would certainly be something different!😀😀

David_beckham · Answer

Grocery shopping is not a date idea, even with someone you have gone out with for a few dates.

soe11 · Answer

Nothing wrong with it.

Sal_Monella · Answer

If she asked you to join her, sure!

Jamie05rhs · Answer

Why not? As long as you get to cook together!

Shy_Steve · Answer

I think it would be pretty boring.

Anonymous · Answer

I think it's an interesting idea.

DrPepper12 · Answer

Unless it's to cook together

noohair · Answer

A quick way to find out about a person.

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