Boston. The so-called Athens of America and the setting of the our favorite Mark Wahlberg movies. But what’s it like to date here? We ran their proposed dates through a word cloud generator to put things in perspective. The quick take-away? Daters in Boston enjoy taking advantage of their historic city, while also keeping things low-key. But it’s much more fun to get down to the nitty-gritty. Check it out.

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Here are some Boston dating tips that work in Beantown, or wherever you live.

1) Raise a glass.

Boston loves its local beers, but drinking outside the box could be a bonding experience. Introduce your date to your favorite alcoholic beverage and vice-versa. If you’re into “girly drinks,” don’t worry. Guys secretly love them.

Or you and your date can order something neither of you has ever tried and share sips. You’ll both love it, hate it, or have something to debate. Not to mention the fact that you’re getting cozy with your lips even before you kiss.

2) Talk it out.

For starters, make sure you’re at a venue where you can actually hear your date. (That famous line in Jerry Maguire isn’t “You had me at huh?”) Then start speaking your mind. And listening. And asking questions.

Daters in Boston are looking for someone they can talk to about nothing, which is to say anything. Favorite authors, best movies, whether Quidditch should be an NCAA sport. Just don’t overshare right away or get too controversial too quickly. That means you, contrarian Yankees fan.

3) Think outside dinner and a movie.

Choose your adventure: Do you want to be referred to as “that guy/girl I met for a drink” or “that guy/girl who introduced me to parkour”? Exactly.

After awhile, dating becomes monotonous. A quirky date isn’t just stimulating. It also shows a unique personality, a willingness to try and introduce others to new things, and some extra effort. It also keeps your date guessing what might happen on a second date.

4) Observe the world.

You can learn a lot about a person by sitting together on a bench and talking about passersby. Do you like the same dogs? Do you cringe at the same public indiscretions? Do you judge hipsters with the same modicum of affection or disdain?

People watching is a renewable conversational resource and an easy way to get a feel for someone’s personality. If you want to turn the conversation inward, find a more secluded space with a view.

5) Bring your camera.

Shared activities make for great dates. If you and your date both enjoy photography, head to a scenic spot with your cameras. You can make a game of shooting the same things, or take snapshots of whatever moves you.

Other variations of the photo date: Ask your date to be your subject or take a picture of the two of you. Ask him or her for help with your camera settings.

Be sure to share photos at the end of the outing. If things work out, you’ll have a nice chronicle of your first date to share with Facebook … or your grandkids.

You’ve got the how, now check out where to date in Boston.

Want to check out the dating scene in another city? Check out our Guide to the Top 10 Date Spots in 15 Cities

 

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