Examples of types of essays – narrative, process analysis, definition, classification & division, cause & effect, argument.
Narration
Narration Notes: simply telling a story, with details and imagery.
1. Focus your narrative on the “story” in your story; that is, focus on the conflict that defines the plot
2. Vary the pace of your narrative so that you can summarize some of your events quickly and render others as fully realized scenes
3. Supply evocative details to help your readers experience the dramatic development of your narrative
4. Establish a consistent point of view so that your readers know how to interpret your story
5. Follow exposition-rising action-climax-falling action-resolution format as couch as possible.
Precis: “After Life,” by Joan Didion. New York Times Magazine, September 25, 20
In Joan Didion’s article, “After Life”, she recognizes that life moves fast, that if you don’t keep up you will be left behind, cherish your experiences and people around you. The author first outlines a specific experience with her friends by using anecdotes; she then precisely describes the feelings and emotions of the people in her story and to conclude she explained every detail of her anecdote. Her purpose is to gain the ability to grasp the audience with her story, pouring out her moment in time, in order to give the audience a piece of herself. She seems to have large audience that may think they have all the time in the world; she sort of gives them a slap of reality.
Précis: In the essay “On the Rainy River” author O’Brien confesses his failed attempts to escape the draft, stating that he was a coward and it’s embarrassment to him. He opens by recounting his opinions of the Vietnam War, then describing the reaction he had when he learned he got drafted. Finally, ending with admitting to his cowardice response to the news and his actions after the news. He admits to his embarrassment to the audience in order to make him feel better about what he had done. Somewhat venting to the audience what he had been holding in over all the years. He also does this to convince anyone reading to think about their actions and what consequences come with those decisions. O’Brien targets anyone who is making big maybe life changing decision, using a hopeful yet at the same time, sad tone to teach the audience a life lesson through his embarrassment.
Narrative Essay
My First Date
Personally, a date means that the two people drive to a place where they would eat food then go to a movie, or other activity. I have had elementary, middle school boyfriends, but it wasn’t really dating. My first date was really when I went on a date with a boy named Gavin and my two friends Kelly and Jordan. On Wednesday, he asked me if I would like to go to Scream Zone, a haunted attractions park, that Friday with him and then out to eat. I was excited and said yes.
I had never been to Scream Zone because I hate horror and things jumping out at me, which really sums up Scream Zone. Friday came around and I got butterflies, before the date there was a football game, and a French club party.
I got ready at my house and brought a bag of things I might need, such as money, cell phone charger, and mints cause who wants bad breath. I headed to the football game where I met Kelly and Jordan. We all watched Gavin play in the game, he was on fire that day. After the game, Jordan went home to get ready, and Kelly and I went to her house to get ready. After going to the beach where the French club party was, the four of us watched the beautiful sunset, took pictures and then headed to Scream Zone. As we got there, we saw the long line of people trying to get inside. Luckily, the guys had got tickets already so we could skip the line. As we got in, everyone except me wanted to go in the House of Horrors. Which was the scariest thing in the park, I was excited. While in line I was freaking out, it didn’t help that we could hear everyone screaming inside. Gavin comforted me and relaxed me, well until we got to the front of the line. As we walked inside, Gavin hugged me saying that nothing would hurt me while he was around. The whole time we were in the House of Horrors my eyes were closed and my head faced down on the ground. I felt safe having Gavin there with me; if I was alone I would have died. As the night went on things jumped at us, and we laughed back at them. At 10:30 we had to leave, due to the fact that Jordan was driving us all and there was a curfew. We had extra time before we had to be all home so we decided to go to Ponto Beach. Kelly and Jordan walked off leaving Gavin and me.
At first, there was silence, and then we started walking on the beach in the moonlight; talking about what we like, don’t like to do. By the end of our time, we were holding hands and laughing about our friends and memories we had of each other. The ride back to Kelly’s house was peaceful, Gavin was extremely tired and ended up falling asleep on my lap, I didn’t mind. They dropped Kelly and I off at Kelly’s house and the date was over. I loved every second of it.
Word Count: 533
Process Analysis
Notes:
Process analysis is a detailed “how to” paper, explaining the process to create or do something.
1. Arrange the steps in an orderly sequence
2. Identify and explain the purpose of each step
3. Describe the special tools, terms, and tasks needed to complete the process
4. Provide warnings, where appropriate, about the consequences of omitting, reversing, or overlooking certain steps
5. Supply personal anecdotes, where possible, to help clarify aspects of the process
Precis:
Precis: How to Not Fall Down Stairs
In WikiHowś informative article ¨How to Not Fall down Stairs”, it illuminates ways that help the audience not fall down stairs, and avoid injuries. First, they describe to the audience to pay attention, then to take your time making sure to use the handrails. Then they explain people need to increase the safety of their stairs by removing clutter, improving visibility, and maintaining stair tread. Wikihow also states to the readers to wear footwear, avoid dragging clothing, and avoid tight clothes in case you slip so that you can catch yourself. Paying attention is very important, you might skip or not see a step if you are looking at a device. Using the handrails gives you stability and more balance going down and upstairs. Removing clutter is really a no brainer, if there is something in the way and you step on it was can slip or fall, so move the objects. The article gives specific pictures showing what to do and what not to do. Avoid being too careful because you could look stupid. Once I was sleep walking and I woke up right as I was falling down the stairs in my house, I ended up getting my head stuck in the metal bars on the landing. Be careful and don’t fall down stairs.
http://www.wikihow.com/Not-Fall-Down-Stairs
Process Analysis Essay
How to Get the “Right” Guy
Live your own life, don’t be needy. Neediness repels most “good” guys– and the ones it attracts tend to be unbalanced in a complementary way, such as being controlling.
Then “look in all the right places”. (WikiHow) Go to places that interest you, it’s always great to find a guy at a place that you like because then you already share an interest with them. Try to imagine the guy you want, examples would be brown hair, tall, etc. Go to places where you would like to find him, if you like bars, look at bars, if you like golfing or hiking or sports, look at sports parks, etc. I once dated a boy that loved to play video games; personally, I don’t like video games so I had trouble talking to him. Our personalities didn’t “click”.
Next “get over your past. It’s not helpful when you’re trying to find a new relationship if you’re still rehashing the past.” (WikiHow) In the words of Elsa, let it go. Don’t let your past experiences affect your future relationships. Learn to cope with the pain you had before, so you can put all your energy on being positive. Letting the past affect you are an easy way to find the wrong guy. Don’t hold a grudge about an ex-boyfriend you had on a new guy. He did nothing to desire the bad feeling you give him since it didn’t involve him.
Next, “you should dress for yourself, don’t try to “dress to impress”. (WikiHow) If the sweatpants and t-shirt make you feel comfortable then wear them, the “right” guy will like you for your personality.” If you try to impress guys with what you wear, you run the risk of meeting a guy that likes you for your looks and less on your personality. This is good advice but doesn’t end up wearing your pajamas and slippers on a date, look clean and comfortable.
When looking for the “right” guy, you definitely must spot the red flags. In the beginning of the relationship, all you want is for it to work and hope for the best, don’t be blinded by the new relationship. It can sometimes be hard to recognize whether someone you’re interested in is exhibiting suspicious behavior. Doesn’t force the relationship, if it is meant to be then it will happen in its own way? Forcing a relationship just leads to stress and hurt.
Make sure you and your crush are really compatible. As the relationship unfolds, ask the guy questions such as what he wants to do in life. Or what are his goals, what are his values. Do you like the same things? If you have nothing in common than that could be a red flag. Don’t overlook large differences in interest in the hope that you will learn to like it later. It would be very unrealistic and very unstable to start the relationship, and may end in later on hurt.
“Develop a healthy relationship”. (WikiHow) If you have been hurt before it is especially hard to know what a relationship is supposed to feel like. Having a horrible relationship before can throw off your sense of balance and trust, and second guessing your every move.
Don’t rush the relationship. Don’t say I love you after only dating for one month. At our age do we even know what love really is? We might think we do but if you say I love you to every guy you date it starts to lose sincerity, then when you get to your “right” guy, does it mean as much as it would have if it was your first time saying it?
Word Count: 612
Work Cited:
1. “How to Get the Right Man.” WikiHow. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 Mar. 2016
Definition
Notes:
1. Understand your purpose in defining: to explain, to set boundaries, or to establish a standard
2. Know there are several ways of defining: giving examples , analyzing qualities, attributing characteristics, defining negatively, using analogies, and showing function
3. Remember that you are obligated to define key terms that you’ll use in your writing-such as Marxism, alternative medicine, and batting cages.
Precis:
In Mary Gordon’s “More than Just a Shrine” pays homage to the “Ghosts” of Ellis Island. The purpose of her trip to Ellis Island was to learn more about her ancestors’ immigration process to the US. Gordon is able to come the unsettling realization of all the things that her ancestors were forced to experience. These experiences included being dehumanized. In “More Than Just a Shrine” the speaker’s tone is serious and very personal at times. Gordon changes her tone when she starts to talk about Ellis Island’s history. The tone changes when Gordon starts to talk about the history of Ellis Island. It changes again when she talks about the way the immigrants were treated at Ellis Island.
Precis:
In Literary Devices informative article “Sarcasm” it explains the different types of sarcasm. Giving specifics examples of each type in order to precisely describe the specific ways in which they are used in everyday life. With an informative yet humorous tone, Literary Devices makes sure the audience understands sarcasm. They analyze qualities for each type, stating the differences in characteristics such as poetic sarcasm and. deadpan sarcasm. The purpose of sarcasm is to mask something, or to be defensive, or being bitter. Literary Devices states the function of sarcasm to give the audience a deeper understanding. The audience would be for the people who know nothing about sarcasm, or that need a better understanding how to use it.
“Sarcasm – Definition and Examples of Sarcasm.” Literary Devices. N.p., 10 Jan. 2014. Web. 23 Feb. 2016.
Definition Essay
What is a Relationship?
The textbook definition would be “the way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected, or the state of being connected.”(Webster) People can interpret relationships differently, between relationships such as friends, dating, family, and marriage. Being in a relationship means you need to have the three f’s, giving and getting the time, being patient, having the ability to share, being strong for one another, being yourself, being the best version of yourself, having the ability to communicate, and much more.
Having faith, freedom and friendship in a relationship can make the relationship enjoyable. A relationship can be easily ruined by “constant nagging”; you need to have faith that the other person is being faithful or even still interested in you. (LifeHack) It becomes annoying when every other week you or the other person is asking “do you still like me?” and then still letting the thought of the answer being no, eat away at your mind. If you ask your boyfriend or girlfriend, do you still like me, creates a sense that you don’t trust the other person, or that you have no faith in them. You need faith in the relationship, because, without faith, there is no trust and without trust there is no structure, leading to conflict.
An important part of a relationship is being about to share. Sharing emotions, thoughts, feelings and actions helps you to have quality time with the person you are with. You connect when sharing personal things.
Communication is one of the most important things in a relationship, it can be a “form of bonding”, and it helps take away the advance of misunderstanding. (LifeHack) It helps with forming “ideas, wants …feelings, and much more”, incorrect or inexistent communication can create a barrier or “block” in the relationship. (Evans) If you avoid communication altogether, the block will increase or continue to exist.
In dating relationships, it should be two-sided; both people work equally and show the same interest. If it becomes one-sided, it is not fair to one of the people because they are working harder for the relationship. It is almost like commensalism in ecology, one works and doesn’t bother the other while the other isn’t doing anything. Advise quality in any relationship. You need to have the freedom to speak for yourself, freedom to stand up for yourself and the freedom to make your own choices while you are enjoying the relation with a tie of friendship. “Being in a relation means a balance between the freedom and servitude.” (LifeHack) You need to make the effort to the other person, like serving them but also expecting the same in return. Though not all things would be returned. You must also think of your freedom, don’t spend every second with them because you can and might become bored of them. Time away is always good once and awhile. Your relationship shouldn’t be clingy, it only will anyone one of the people and end with them disliking the other.
Word Count: 499
Work Cited:
1. Merriam-Webster. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 05 Mar. 2016.
2. “10 Little Things Happy Couples Do Every Day.” LifeHack RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 Mar. 2016.
3. Evans, Daniel, Reiki Master, and Pranic Healer. “The Importance of Communication in Relationships.” The Importance of Communication in Relationships. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 Mar. 2016.
Classification & Division
Notes: Classification % division writing explains categories and types of one particular subject. It gives boundaries and criteria to divide one from the other.
1. Divide your subject into smaller categories
2. Make sure that your division is complete by establishing separate and consistent types of categories
3. give parameters, criteria and description to delineate one type from the other. Use detailed description where necessary.
Precis: The Growing Gulf between the Rich and the Rest of us
In her short article, The Growing Gulf between the Rich and the Rest of us, Holy Skylar argues strongly that the fact that poverty in America has been increasing. Saying that while a number of poverty increases, the “billionaire club” goes up as well. She states that “since 2000, America’s billionaire club has gained 76 members” Skylar compares the increasingly large gap between the extremely poor and those that are enormously wealthy. Giving facts that to be a part of the club of billionaires, one must already has no less than $900 million to their name. Then she shares the other side of living where a “two-adult” and “two-child family” in poverty can maybe only make “$19,157”, she addresses this problem by stating that American need to get out of the raise and see what future we might have in store. Saying that “without… change…, the gulf between the rich… [And the poor]” will continue to increase in size and severity, causing our nation to weaken. That instead of the American Dream being a source of hope and inspiration, it would become a symbol of poverty and weakness.
Precis: Nutella vs. Hershey’s Spread
Nutella and Hershey’s Spread are completely different. Nutella came before the Spread; Nutella was far and away the crowd favorite. Nearly all of those surveyed ranked the ubiquitous hazelnut spread as the best, giving it high marks for taste and texture. In fact, there were only two negative comments recorded, both remarking on Nutella’s slightly “slimy” consistency. While not completely taken with Hershey’s, however, many of those who tried it weren’t put off by its actual taste. More than a few responses mentioned the spread’s texture, too, with some commenting on its thick-ish consistency (“like peanut butter”) and one remarking on its mouthful (“gritty, not so smooth”). Though Hershey’s try to copy the Nutella spread, they might never be able to grasp the texture and flavor of the Nutella spread. As one participant in the study put it, “Accept no substitutes … nothing compares to this hazelnut chocolate combo.”
“Nutella vs. Jif and Hershey’s Chocolate Hazelnut Spreads: Which Tastes Best?” Fox News Magazine. N.p., 11 Mar. 2014. Web. 25 Feb. 2016.
Classification and Division Essay
The Difference between Dating in the 1950’s vs. Dating Now
It was dependably the man who proposed a date. It was not considerate or adequate for ladies to recommend a night out together. With no answer machines or instant messages in presence ladies would need to sit tight for a thump at the entryway or a phone call. Men much of the time inquire
Whilst it’s still conventional for a man to ask, today ladies can and regularly do ask men on dates. For online daters numerous first dates are composed through email, content and by telephone, this permits all of us to have more bravery to ask. A date was a date
In the 40s and 50s, there was no perplexity about what a date intended to either party. It was uncommon for men and ladies to be just companions. So if a man called a lady and asked her to supper, he absolutely had sentiment at the forefront of his thoughts. Is this a date?
Men and ladies are presently regularly companions, and can stay companions with no sentimental contribution, even once a relationship arrives at an end. So welcoming somebody to a bar or eatery or tolerating such welcome is no more a specific clue at sentimental aims. Timing was everything
Cutting edge daters are occupied with their lives, and in the event that they’re not around when the telephone rings, it is worthy to get back to when helpful or to mastermind a second date through a content or email. React instantly to your date welcome.
In the event that a woman was sufficiently fortunate to be asked out, it was her obligation to react promptly and obviously with supreme respectfulness. Showing up excessively sharp
Advanced dating is by all accounts more like a force fight. On the off chance that a man asks, a lady can’t show up excessively sharp. But, react late and she hazards seeming impartial, especially if the dater is speaking with other online matches. Continuously be on time
Today it is still viewed as impolite to keep your date sitting tight for any more than 5 minutes. Especially on the off chance that you are meeting in an open spot. At the point when night out arrived, the man would dependably sort out the transportation. He would go to the way to welcome his date before taking her to their venue and he generally conveyed her securely home to her crew. Meeting out in the open is a smart thought
Not at all like the conventional custom of gathering and being gathered, today it is more regular to make your own specific manner to the primary date and is sensible to meet in an open spot. This takes away any apprehension and guarantees wellbeing until you become more acquainted with your date somewhat more. Acquainting your date with your folks on a first date
At the point when a man gathered his young woman, it was standard for her to acquaint him with her guardians who might need to support that he was suitable for their little girl. Acquainting your date with family and companions means it’s not kidding
For some cutting edge daters, occupied with work, life and potentially kids, acquainting an accomplice with folks or family will probably happen once the dating stage is close or into the “relationship” stage. Men constantly requested
At the point when feasting out, the young woman ought to dependably advise her male companion what she might want before he arranges for her. I realize what I need
Today, it is incomprehensible to anticipate that your date will arrange for you. Ladies recognize what they need and will request it. Men constantly paid.
Numerous men still feel that they ought to get the bill; yet paying is a precarious issue. Now and then ladies are offended at the suggestion they can’t deal with themselves. For a few men, customary ideas are obsolete. It is neighborly to constantly offer to “Go Dutch” however to acknowledge if the other party then demands that he or she ought to pay.
Word Count: 673
Cause & Effect
Notes: Cause and effect writing links an action or behavior before with an outcome after through the use of logic and detail.
1. Remember that in human events you can almost never prove direct, simple cause and effect relationships. Explain your claims.
2. Be cautious about saying that a cause always produces a certain effect. This leads to either/or & hasty generalization logical fallacies
3. Distinguish between the immediate, obvious cause of something and more long range, less apparent causes for the effect
4. Present as much evidence as you can and argue for your hypothesis.
Precis:
The Vatican, Catholic Church, in their site article titled, “Unique Sin Causes a Principal Change in Humankind”, recommends that the reason for all the transgression and passing on the planet was rebellion in the main individuals to occupy the earth. They bolster their case by utilizing cites from different Popes, for instance, Pope Benedict 16. At that point they utilize cites from the book of scriptures. Indeed, the entire article is generally book of scriptures verses that are later outlined and clarified more inside and out and in more advanced terms. At last, they safeguard God against the individuals who trust that he is unjustifiable for censuring the entire human race as a result of two individuals, Adam and Eve, before all else of creation. They say that he did this due to his adoration for mankind and to give them the flexibility to choose their own particular way and ideally take them to paradise later on. The reason for this article is to persuade individuals regarding God’s adoration despite the fact that he permitted sin to enter the earth and influence his creation. The writer receives the tone of influence to get the pursuer into accepting what they claim to be valid. This is an extraordinary source, in light of the fact that many people accept resourced like this one since it originates from the regarded, Vatican. This article was proposed for, as it was told first and foremost of the article, for the overall population.
http://totus2us.com/teaching/jpii-catechesis-on-jesus-christ/original-sin-causes-a-fundamental-change-in-mankind/
Cause and Effect Essay
How does technology like texting effect dating?
Over content individuals can say things they wouldn’t regularly say eye to eye. This causes struggle and messages can be effortlessly misjudged and over considered. While innovation makes it less demanding to abstain from having troublesome eye to eye discussions, those discussions are frequently worth having in individual, regardless of the inconvenience they can bring. In the case of nothing else, they are development opportunities and hold fast better to the social desires for how a separation ought to happen. Actually, around one in five texters say they have gotten the feared “separation message,” This in spite of the way that a great many people think this is an unsuitable and unseemly approach to end a relationship. Individuals who send and get these writings have a tendency to have more noteworthy connection nervousness, which means they might have a profound situated apprehension of dismissal and surrender, and in addition a low feeling of self-esteem. Separate writings are not adequate on the grounds that the other party saying a final farewell to somebody doesn’t regard the other party enough to say it to their face. For Millennial, who contain the now-and up and coming era of men and ladies exploring the dating life, messaging is a socially worthy approach to tease, registration, make inquiries, tattle, make arrangements, or generally associate with potential or current sentimental accomplices. It additionally makes strife and issues in the relationship. Individuals of all ages in more up to date connections additionally tend to message with more prominent recurrence than individuals in more settled connections
Solid connections are based on correspondence, or so the specialists say. So advanced connections powered by a deluge of writings ought to be ironclad, isn’t that so?
Possibly not. Around 82% of youthful grown-ups say they message their sentimental accomplice various times each day, yet that entire network, it appears, doesn’t generally mean more noteworthy relationship euphoria.
Another study distributed in the Diary of Couple and Relationship Treatment reviewed 276 men and ladies around age 22 in important connections (easygoing daters were prohibited). Among the members, 38% were in a genuine relationship, 46% were locked in and 16% were hitched.
All said they utilized writings to correspond with their friends and family; however it wasn’t the volume of messages yet their substance that influenced the nature of connections. By and large, the individuals who sent adoring messages additionally reported higher fulfillment with their relationship, so messaging was a compelling approach to improve sentiment.
When it went to the quantity of messages, in any case, men who messaged all the more regularly by and large reported lower relationship quality than the individuals who didn’t ping their critical others as every now and again. The specialists can just guess regarding why, yet suspect that as men disengage from a relationship, or consider a separation, they supplant vis-à-vis associations with less private correspondence as expanded messaging.
Ladies who messaged all the more regularly, then again, reported higher quality associations with their mates than the individuals who informed all the more sparingly. Ladies tended to take to their cell phone consoles to apologize, work out their disparities and decide — at the end of the day, when their relationship was in a bad position. As their association with their adored one disintegrated, ladies endeavored to make up or resolve their disparities by means of content, which the researchers accept is the online form of the need to “talk things out.”
The scientists say that such comprehension in regards to the part that messaging plays in the way mates convey could prompt more prominent gratefulness for when such notes help, and when they don’t. For the time being, messaging is by all accounts best for the principal become flushed of new sentiment and better took off alone when more profound clashes emerge.
Word Count: 634
Argument
Notes:
1. In order to argue well, you must understand your audience
2. Combine persuasion strategies of ethos, pathos and logos. The most effective arguments use all three.
3. State your assertions and back them up with evidence and reason, appealing to your reader’s feelings and intellect.
4. Always assume your audience is intelligent, although some readers may be uninformed on a particular issue.
5. Avoid these pitfalls; (a) overstating your claims, (b) oversimplifying complex issues and, (c) supporting your argument with generalizations instead of evidence.
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Argument Essay
Why Should You Date?
Dating can be fun. It can be a source of enjoyment and recreation. This is an end in itself because couples want to relax and experience a form of entertainment together. Dating is a big part in the socialization process. It can create confidence in being social; it helps people learn manners, communication, and cooperation skills. Dating helps people find out what they want in a person, helping them lead up to the person they could marry. Personal identity is developed through relationships with other people. When a dating experience is successful it helps to build our personality. Men and women need to discover the kinds of roles they find fulfilling in a close relationship. Dating is a way to find who you are either in a successful or unsuccessful relationship. If you skip the dating process, you could be at risk to choose the wrong person and end in loss in money and happiness. Even if the relationship is horrible, you can learn and grown from it to be able to fix yourself for the future.
Dates may have suffered a beating, but it’s crucial that we preserve them from further harm. A “date” can be anything from a seven course dinner at a five-star restaurant to a free museum tour; it doesn’t have to be lavish in order to count. But dating is absolutely compulsory; its importance cannot be overstated. Dates are so critical to the commencement and duration, of a relationship. First off, chemistry is key in a relationship. A date isn’t the only way to tell, but it’s the most expected, most easy, and most efficient way. Five minutes in a coffee shop can abrogate out two months of IM-ing about the shared fascinates on your profile. Who is this person? Can she keep ocular perceiver contact in a one-on-one situation? Is he able to keep a conversation going past “Hey, how are you?” Is she surgically connected to her phone? Dates let you ascertain, and ascertain expeditious. Dates engender a clear and unequivocal context. Having a defined setting where you both get to look sultry, flirt, and do something fun together is the endeavored-and-true best way to launch a relationship. Dates provide an indispensable barrier to decide. If he can’t even commit to meeting you for a categorical period of time in a concrete place, it’s pretty likely he won’t be up for committing to anything solemn. Dating is a little uncomfortable (at first, anyway) for a reason. It extracts you from your comfort zone and puts you in an incipient situation with an incipient person. From there, you two have the opportunity to build something incipient together. Or not. But at least the opportunity subsists. Going on dates equals the impeccable chance to practice all the convivial skills you’ve been working on since high school. Now’s the time to exorcise that trepidation of making a terrible jape, or fortuitously snorting in public. Even lamentable dates are the impeccable opportunities to learn something incipient they withal make good stories – far better than, “Yeah I hung out with this guy last night and he made mac ‘n cheese…” Dates force the miasma issue in early. Whether you have dinner, take an ambulation in a public park, or aurally perceive a band, the chances are high a monetary transaction will arise at some point. You’ll get to feel each other out, and learn plenty about this person in the process. Does he reach for his wallet? Did he even bring his? Does he tip? Well? Does he pay for everything, and then act resentful? Plenty of intangibles that will tell you volumes. By definition, dating involves doing something. Which is truckload more fun and rewarding than waiting around for a text message that may or may not designate an interest in eventually doing something? A great date feels like an accomplishment, a true moment of triumph. Verbalize that about a great “hang-out”.
Word Count: 656