Two Things You Should Do to Impress a Date on Valentine’s Day
In a brain that is constantly torn with uncertainty and anxiety, there is one belief that I am absolutely sure of: I can give orders. Leave me to make menu decisions and you won’t be disappointed. This is true for both food and drinks.
It’s hard to teach the art of ordering, but I regularly use two tricks that are guaranteed to impress not only your girlfriend but (sometimes) the person taking the order: order strange wine and order extra butter for the table.
What is a “strange” wine?
You will recognize the strange wine when you see it. There will be something out of the ordinary. It could be a color (like orange wine), a region (like Hungary rather than California, France, or Italy), or a wine that seems a bit out of place on the menu (like Lambrusco). If you see such a wine on the list, know that it was placed there on purpose, and you know it will be good.
If you’re not familiar with any of the above, do a little research. You don’t need to know the exact fermentation process, but you do need to know that orange wine is not made from oranges (it’s a skin-contact white wine made in the style of red wine) and that Lambrusco doesn’t deserve its cloying taste. , too spicy reputation. Dry and semi-dry Lambrusco is effervescent, aromatic, inexpensive and goes well with a variety of dishes, from pizza to charcuterie. Pet nats, natural sparkling petillant-naturel, are also a good choice, but they’re popular and don’t have the same cool factor as ordering orange wine or lambrusco.
Order extra butter for the table
Ordering more butter for the table is a powerful move on a first date. I have praised this technique before because it is, in a word, brilliant. It exudes confidence and lets your significant other know that you are all about indulgence, taste, and pleasure. This also prevents any stress from forming around the oil itself, as there is no need for rationing.
It also signals a certain degree of maturity. As I explained earlier, you are the provider. You are thoughtful, attentive to the needs of others, and able to communicate politely but directly with service professionals. You’re an adult, that’s what I want to say, and that’s how you want to present yourself on a date.