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writes:I have a first date with a guy and its his birthday. Is a funny bday card appropriate? I don't want to scare him off.Thanks. Reply to this Question
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reader, anonymous, writes (22 October 2007): Well, thank you everyone for your comments. Unfortunately, the guy never followed up with me to set up the date! So I can't tell you how things worked out.
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reader, anonymous, writes (15 October 2007): I cannot see anything wrong with a birthday card and maybe a gift token for a record shop or a book shop.
Have a great date.
take care
xx
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reader, anonymous, writes (15 October 2007): Thank you! I love the idea about the lotto ticket. Now, I just have to wait for him to call me about setting up the first date....its been four days and counting....
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reader, stina +, writes (15 October 2007):
 Hi Anonymous,
If a birthday card scares this guy, are you sure you want to be dating him? lol
Seriously - I think it's a great idea! Buy him the card, have a laugh, let him know that you're a sweet person.
Have fun on your date!
Take care.
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reader, Danielepew  +, writes (15 October 2007):
 I would very much like to receive a birthday card from the person I am dating, whether it is the first date or any other. However, I'm Latino, and for us a birthday present does not entail the sort of "commitment" it apparently does for Anglos.
How did you learn it was his birthday? If you learned that by chance, I'm sure he will love the card. If you don't want to rush things, just make sure he knows how you found out about his birthday.
On the other hand, it wouldn't really matter how you found out He would love the interest anyways.
Hope this helps.
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reader, anonymous, writes (15 October 2007): No, I think a birthday card and a small something is entirely appropriate... you can inject some humour into both - e.g. with the card you can write something "I hope you have a great birthday -- hang on! You're out with me - of course you're having a great time!" and maybe a lottery scratch-and-win ticket (and you could say something about not knowing him well enough to get a very personalised gift, but being that you're not "that" kind of girl, he at least has that chance at getting lucky). It'll make him laugh at least!!
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