Hey ๐ŸŸ, what's your typical ice breaker on a first date?

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I told this woman I took an offer in consulting for 250k but I could have made 400K a couple days ago.

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Chloroform

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No wonder MBB is superior to us mortals. The only useful answer came from B1, albeit he had to introduce his "peter" in the discussion twice, because he's also just a dude too.

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P1 it's a reference to a ridiculous post from yesterday

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I'd say whip out your peter, but I'm more of a non traditionalist

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Do you want hang out at my place in the city this weekend or fly down to the Bahamas on my private jet? . Works every time.

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But if I'm actually trying to be helpful here, I'd say bring up something funny that you guys had spoken (or texted) about before. If not just tell a funny story about yourself and ask her to do the same

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I don't think she knew how to take it. She was on her phone for a good portion of the night.

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Ask her questions. Ask her to break the ice. She will appreciate the empowerment

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Update: She didn't take it too well. I don't recommend that approach.

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I actually witnessed my friend walk up to a girl at a bar and say "I like cheese." They hooked up that night

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@m1 how did that work for you?

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Sorry, I'm prone to toilet humor ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ

What is your favorite cheese? ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ

Cheese is a wonderful thing. I personally enjoy a nice feta in brine

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