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posted by on Saturday February 11 2017, @12:57PM   Printer-friendly
from the what-does-betteridge-say? dept.

Autotrader reports a study:

Canadians looking to impress on their next romantic date might want to stay clear of on-demand car services, taxis or even public transit, according to the findings of a recent autoTRADER.ca survey that explores the role of the automobile in modern-day dating. In fact, a whopping 92 percent of Canadians say they find it appealing when their date shows up with their own ride. And don't even think about "borrowing the car" for the occasion – close to half of the population surveyed (48 percent) reported that they would find a borrowed vehicle unattractive or "embarrassing beyond words."

While it is unsurprising a publication called Autotrader would find car ownership is necessary for romance, do the study's claims track? Do today's humans really prefer being picked up for a date by someone who owns a car? Is being picked up on a motorcycle really the least attractive?


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  • (Score: 1) by Ethanol-fueled on Saturday February 11 2017, @09:04PM

    by Ethanol-fueled (2792) on Saturday February 11 2017, @09:04PM (#465887) Homepage

    Very rarely does that occur nowadays. Car or not, the first couple meetings are usually arriving separately and tabs and checks are separate so as not to raise any obligations implied or not. When I'm driving both of us (and I enjoy that very much because I love driving and am also kinda old-school) I'm pretty sure I'm gonna get laid if I haven't already.

    What is implicit for people like me is that, the first time one is brought into the other's home, then they will get laid. Fortunately I live alone so I can provide refuge for those unfortunate enough to have roommates or living with their families.