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　　Mike: OK, so for those of us listening who are not familiar with dating in the US, practices are different, Mark, how would you go about getting a date with somebody in the US?

　　Mark: Ah, well, I, thats a difficult question because you know I dont always succeed with that, but I guess usually you like a girl. You begin talking to her and find some things in common with her and, I dont know, if you feel like she likes you and you like her then you ask her out.

　　Mike: OK, what would you say? Do you feel like going out this evening? or What are your plans? or Are you busy?

　　Mark: Well,those, all of those ways are so typical. Their so usual, so I dont use those, I dont say those things because I feel like its just too common, so I think women, or girls, usually respond better if youre very direct, so I say something more like, um So which is better for you, Friday night or Saturday night?

　　Mike: OK, and they resond with a slaped face, or no? Then, what do they say to you?

　　Mark: Youd be surprised. Usually, its, um, some good responses. I mean if the person doesnt like you then maybe they give you an excuse, Oh, Im busy Friday and Im busy Saturday. Well, thats OK. Then you know, that that person doesnt like you (right) but, um, but usually that direct question, it, the girl or the woman is often surprised that youre so direct so she laughs and she tells you an answer, m free Friday. So you get a good response many times with direct questioning like that.

　　Mike: OK, and what would you do then on your, on a date? Would you say, Great, lets go bowling! or?

　　Mark: I would set a time and again, I think its not so important, what you do, as it is important to, to just make a decision and to do it, so some girls might not like bowling but if you pick her up on a date and you say, Hey, were going bowling tonight. If she really doesnt like bowling, she will tell you but usually if she doesnt mind bowling then shes happy that you made the choice. Thats better than asking her, So, what do you want to do tonight?

　　Mike: I guess especially if youre the one spending the money for it then.

　　Mark: Thats a good point. Yes. Absolutely.

　　Mike: Itll work out well for both. Well, thanks a lot, Mark.Thats great.

　　Mark: Youre welcome.