buy me some peanuts and crackerjack; I don’t care if we never get back…”
You feel the rush of adrenaline. Your whole body Crackerjack is filled with quiver, your palms are sweaty, and at certain intervals even the tone of your voice is three pitches higher. While these are typically the signs of love this is not love- it’s you on a date at the World Series Game.
As a First Date Coach I get to listen to the details of hundreds of my clients’ dates. Last year, a client took his date to the World Series Game. He was so excited about the event that he barely answered the standard dating questions I ask in my sessions. All he knew was that the game was great! The fans were great! The food was great! The beer was great! And, perhaps by default, his date was great! With such an electrifying atmosphere, of course there could be no other conclusion. But a closer look at this home run date may reveal a foul ball.
Here are a few reasons why:
Strike 1 – Batter Up!
First dates are about getting to know the other person in a comfortable atmosphere with confidence and ease. You can begin to explore if this is someone you’d like to go out with again. However, there really isn’t much ‘swing’ in the conversation on this date because of the noise level. You’re screaming at the top of your lungs – or at least everyone else is. There is absolutely no way to have any quiet ‘get to know you’ banter here. And there’s always the chance that your outrageous behavior spawned by the excitement of the game (or maybe lots of beer) becomes your dates’ first and lasting impression of you.
Strike 2 – Swing Batter!
Baseball is not only an All American past time but it’s also a fantastic place to make a love connection. A New England company came up with a great speed dating concept centered around baseball innings that’s hitting lots of home runs. You meet at the ballpark, sit next to a date and connect (or not) with them until the next inning. They guarantee 7 dates throughout the game. Studies show that a ballgame is a great place for single ladies to meet eligible guys. There will be lots of these guys at the World Series games but you’ll be tied up with your guy or girl on a first date without even knowing if there is any chemistry. One of my clients had secured her tickets for the big game and yes, she intended to go stag!
Foul Ball – This one’s easy. Should your team lose- well, knowing some baseball fans- the exit from the stadium could be pretty unpleasant. Not a good first date experience at all.
Strike 3 – You’re Outta Here!
Ok, the game is over and you team wins. The excitement from the game was electrifying. There were even fireworks! Everyone is high fiving, hugging, and lip locking with total strangers. Your city is in a state of pandemonium. You go boy! With a date of this caliber you’ve set the bar way high. Not many others will be able to top that. You’ve certainly impressed your date- unless you got repulsively drunk. Either way, you’ll be the talk, text, and tweet of your dates’ circle and will have definitely earned the coveted ‘advance to second date’ card. But now, I’ve got to wonder – do you have something just as spectacular planned for your next date? If you don’t…then “its 1, 2, 3 strikes your out at the Old Ball Game!” GO TEAM!
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