Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Good Places for Friendship Outings??
I don't believe in dating, but will share more about that in my next post. In the meantime, I need your assistance in compiling a list of places for first time ‘friendship’ outings…more popularly known as dates. I’ve had some discussions debating good places for those interested in learning more about one another. However, many of the places people often choose do not provide an opportunity to share in meaningful conversation (i.e., movies). Why go out with someone if you DO NOT have an opportunity to truly learn more about them? I am looking for your recommendations so they can be shared with others. Respond in the comments section or e-mail me at kenny@kennypugh.com. Thanks in advance!
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Cafe Intermezzo is a nice place to go for a "friendship" outing. This is the web address: http://www.cafeintermezzo.com/.
A walk in the park is always nice. It gives you a great chance to talk and to share an activity you both might enjoy.
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I think a couple of good places to go are:
Dinner: you can chat over food (if that's something you have in common) and if there ever is that quiet where you don't know what to say a restaurant provides plently of topics for a picker upper in a lull in the conversation.
The Mall: it's a public area where you can walk and chat. If this is your first time meeting the person it's a safer atmosphere. you can drive seperately and leave seperately.
I don't believe that the movies are such a bad idea if that's not the only thing you do. Usually it's movies and dinner. If you go to dinner before the movie you can talk with him/her a movie later provides more conversation topics for later. If you see the movies first then dinner you get a chance to know the person and you have the movie to fall back on if there is a lull in the conversation.
Starbucks/ coffee joint: also another place to really sit and chat. you can sit there for as long as you like and chat it up in an evironment that is designed to let you do that.
Minister Pugh,
I have an idea if the amount of people does exeed over 100 to 150 or even less like rollerskating is a very social meeting ground, Barnes & Noble Bookstore is great place to talk, lounge, listen to music, sitdown, eat, read and socialize, and a tour of Downtown Atlanta for a day or even at night esp. for those new to the Atl like myself and for those who even lived here for alittle while or all those who lived here most of ther lives becuz these ideas I propose wont cost alot financially and they will give everyone participating a opportunity to mingle with the other ppl that they might like to get to know better with Christ as there center however this is just a suggestion so keep them in mind..
God Bless
KJ
Ditto on Intermezzo! I love it!
Also, try Martini's & Imax which gives you live jazz, IMAX movie, and dinner at Fernbank Museum. It's a nice atmosphere.
Piedmont Park is always good, especially in the spring. they have a lot of festivals, jazz concerts, and "screen on the green" (movies on the lawn).
Apache is a nice spot for entertainment, but it can be loud on open mic night.
I agree with the other suggestions of starbucks, rollerskating rink, dinner at a place like Chow Baby, High Museum, site seeing around Little 5 Points, habachi at Benihana's, attedning an area festival or setting up a "game nite" with other people where you have to play on teams! You can find out a lot about people while playing Taboo.
If the person is into sports or just seeing/doing new things, then a Braves game, Hawks game, or Falcons game could be a good idea. You'd have plenty of time to talk since none of the teams are doing extremely well right now. :-)
to first lady- that last comment about the atlanta teams was hilarious.because i am a huge sports fan and i don't like any of the atlanta teams. But if someone wants to go on a "date" and have a conversation, they could attend a play or something along those lines.
I am with you Kenny in that I am not a fan of "dating" as defined by society but I do believe that at some point, alone time together is good for the person you are courting.
I agree with every place mentioned already especially a walk or picnic in the park; bookstore; skating; game night; and sporting events (my fav).
I also believe bowling is a good place to go because you have an opportunity to talk between frames. I like the idea of going to the zoo or the Aquarium or High Museum which are all places you can interact but not be too intimate. Physical activities such as bike riding or walking down the Silver Comet Trail, rock climbing, or golfing are good options. I think a trip to Six Flags could be fun (BEWARE: ride at your own risk)!! Atlantic Station is a great place for people watching, shopping, dinner, movie or just sitting and talking. A day trip to Chattanooga, Calloway Gardens or Lake Lanier are all wonderful options after you have progressed in the relationship.
All in all, there are plenty of places you can go for fun and conversation.
Some place where there is ample lighting and other people.
The Aquarium, the zoo, the museum, the gardens, window shopping at the mall, bowling, skating, CHURCH, the park...
To agree with the other postings...I love walks in the park,(with my pooch):) going to a museum or an art exhibit(if you like that) a sports event, a festival, dinner, a coffee house or just out and about walking downtown on a nice day. :)
To agree with the other postings...I love walks in the park,(with my pooch):) going to a museum or an art exhibit(if you like that) a sports event, a festival, dinner, a coffee house or just out and about walking downtown on a nice day. :)
About six months ago I was introduced to this tea house, House of Integritea by a colleague of mine (www.houseofintergritea.com -404.577.3832). The vibe is just awesome and inspires conversation. Dessert spots such as Carpe' Diem (in downtown Decatur) or Chocolate Pink (in Midtown)are great options as well.
Live music is always nice and there are places that play jazz during the week and on the weekend (Kat's Cafe 404.347.2263).
Every last Friday of the month the neighborhood of Castleberry Hill has an Art Stroll which is VERY nice. All of the art galleries on Peter Street are open and you can stroll and view them all free of charge, it's really cool and once again it inspires and fosters conversation.
Atlanta really has so much to offer...
Hopefully by the time we've gone out we've had enough conversation to run a real-time check on her personality. I usually pick something within her element and something outside it in the first couple dates. I like any type of shopping experience, particularly yard sales, consignment stores, book stores, pawn shops -- to observe what people put their hands on -- has always helped me judge people's interests and tastes, mainly to see if what they say and do match up.
I believe any time outside of when a person is working is fine for a date. That leaves open all mealtimes -- including breakfast -- to chat and get to know one another over something scrumptious. I'm the competitive type, so any game is right up my alley.
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all of these are such great places and things to do. it all depends on the amount of money you feel like spending. there is always something to do here in atlanta that costs from $0-$100+. there's nothing wrong with dinner and movies, but going out one on one is already nerve racking enough without sitting in dark close up on someone, or having worrying is there spinich in my teeth. going to the park, amusement park, bowling, etc is so much fun, it helps you to relax and enjoy. the convo will come as you stop being so worried about the "date".
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