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Double Date

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Double Date

Date: Jul 30 2010

Themes: Romance

Grammar: Definite & Indefinite Articles

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Finding time for your friends when you’re in a relationship isn’t always easy. So it’s great when you have a friend who is also part of a couple, so the four of you can go on double dates.

But finding the perfect pair to double date with is almost as hard as finding a perfect mate. In fact, it might be even harder, since there are four people who need to get along, instead of just two. Find out what Jeff and Amy think about double dating.

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Jeff:  Have you ever been on a double date before?

Amy:  Yeah, a couple times. Not an official double date, but I’ve had dinner with another couple, you know, that kind of thing.

Jeff:  Was it a formal setting, or was it a little more casual?

Amy:  I guess I’ve done both. I’ve just met another couple for a drink at a bar with my boyfriend, or had dinner at another couple’s place. I kind of like it. I mean, I think it can work well as long as everyone hits it off and gets along.

Jeff:  It didn’t bring about any jealousy? Like your boyfriend didn’t say, “Oh, they’re the perfect couple.”

Amy:  It has. There is always a little bit of that comparing, isn’t there? Maybe not from him. I’m probably the more jealous one of the two.

Jeff:  You think so, huh?

 

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Amy likes to go on double dates. She and her boyfriend have gone to another couple’s house for dinner and met another couple at a bar for drinks. She thinks it’s fun to double date, as long as all four people like each other and get along.

Jeff thinks double dates can lead to jealousy. One of the four people on the date might think that his or her partner is being too flirtatious. Or someone might think that the other couple is a more perfect pair. Amy admits that she is usually more jealous than her boyfriend.

Have you ever been on a double date? Do you ever get jealous?

 

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nuna2300

nuna2300

Thailand

I never double date…But i am always jealous,when i love someone..

01:14 PM Jul 31 2010 |

ardalan

ardalan

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

Well,We will go on double date with my brother and his wife,sometimes.

11:50 AM Jul 31 2010 |

~MemoTheHun~

Germany

casual= accidentally, by chance..

04:57 AM Jul 31 2010 |

~MemoTheHun~

Germany

...

04:56 AM Jul 31 2010 |

Timoty

Timoty

Argentina

Well if there's a double date i think it's because the relationship isn't really something serious because if both of them were in love, they wouldn't go out with other people.

For me it's a pair of couples looking for fun.. nothing formal at all.

01:52 AM Jul 31 2010 |

Sofia François

France

i didnt get this part >>> or was it a little more casual?

what does casual means ?

:( help plzzz

09:12 PM Jul 30 2010 |

Sofia François

France

:L what does casual means ???

09:08 PM Jul 30 2010 |

Miss Fabulous

Germany

never been either and dont want to either..why do i have to get along with the girlfriend of my partner's friend or why do i have to get along with the boyfriend of my friend..i think it also brings along some compulsive behavior

08:59 PM Jul 30 2010 |

amado

amado

Jordan

never been, and dont wanna be.

double date is stupid act, you going to see others how they life and get jealous .

no not a good idea

 

08:24 PM Jul 30 2010 |

zouha

zouha

Libyan Arab Jamahiriya

actually i dont like that way and as arabic we havent done like this settes before

any how i dont have boy frind or haspend and if i have i prefer to set with my haspend alone

06:58 PM Jul 30 2010 |

rosendo

rosendo

Mexico

06:42 PM Jul 30 2010 |

DR.saleh23

Jordan

no i never been in like this situation but why not?! someday i will:)))

06:39 PM Jul 30 2010 |

fahadcom

fahadcom

Saudi Arabia

I think, it’s not normal what you do, hey Mr. Holmes nash phil. you can write for once.
why did you write all these the comments? and what is the problem with you?
I’m sorry about that, but this episode made me angry.

05:20 PM Jul 30 2010 |

chief_wang

chief_wang

China

MAYBE THE NAME OF TODAY'S LESSON SHOULD BE CHANGED TO "COUPLE DATE".:)))

04:23 PM Jul 30 2010 |

Holmes nash phil

Malawi

I think its normal and natural..i had it many times with my close friend’s.

09:54 AM Jul 30 2010 |

Holmes nash phil

Malawi

I think its normal and natural..i had it many times with my close friend’s.

09:53 AM Jul 30 2010 |

Holmes nash phil

Malawi

I think its normal and natural..i had it many times with my close friend’s.

09:51 AM Jul 30 2010 |

Holmes nash phil

Malawi

I think its normal and natural..i had it alot with my close’s friend’s.

09:50 AM Jul 30 2010 |

chief_wang

chief_wang

China

IT IS NORMAL AND NATURAL. I HAD MANY TIMES ONCE IN A WHILE WITH CLOSE FRIENDS ALONG WITH THEIR WIVES OR HUBBIES, AS LONG AS YOU ARE EASYGOING AND CONSIDERATE.

ALWAYS REMEMBER TO CARE ABOUT OTHERS MORE, AND THINGS WOULD BE MUCH EASIER. NOT ONLY IN DOUBLE DATES, BUT ALSO IN MAKING FRIENDS, GETTING ALONG WITH YOUR COLLEAGUES, AND EVEN IN DAILY LIFE WITH YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS.

08:04 AM Jul 30 2010 |

branden

branden

South Korea

a few years ago, I had gone a double date, actually it was a trip, and there were three couples, but, I didn't like it. it's not a good memory.

it really makes someone jealous. I don't wanna recommend double or triple trip. ^

07:52 AM Jul 30 2010 |

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