The Tenth of 2009: Something Serious

Dating is any social activity undertaken by, typically, two people with the aim of each assessing the other's suitability as their partner in an intimate relationship or as a spouse. The word refers to the act of meeting and engaging in some mutually agreed upon social activity. Traditional dating activities include entertainment or a meal.

In many cultural traditions, a date may be arranged by a third party, who may be a family member, acquaintance, or professional matchmaker. Recently internet dating has become popular.

Although dating etiquette in Western culture has become more relaxed during the twentieth century, there are considerable differences between social and personal values. For example, when an activity costs money (for example, a meal), traditionally the man was expected to pay; but in recent times the practice of "going Dutch" (splitting the expenses) has become common and acceptable. I

My Lunches are the same. I sit with the same people, at the same table, we talk about similar things; I love it. Together, I think of us as a big giant family. Lets list the basics of who is at the table, shall we?

Emily (Me)
Christian
Michael
Emily Y.
Emily B.
McKenna
Braden
Thomas
Kim
Francesca
Talmage
Hannah
Richard
Ryan
Peter
Andrea
Amanda
Courtney
Savannah
Spencer
Aubrey

It was Friday, at moi's school it was known that we would get out at 11:30 on every 3rd-ish Friday of the month. Because we just got off of Winter Break it was that week. Hannah, passed around a list of things we could possibly do that day. Everyone go the opportunity to vote on which idea we preffered. Me being rather outspoken, I said in a sing-song voice "It has chaperoned or it is considered a Group Date...." and continued on looking at the list.
Almost a millisecond after saying that Hannah and Richard looked at me and smirked "No, it is odd numbers; it's fine."
We continued on with me explaining how from lessons I have received at Church from leaders, it was. Personally, I think the group knew it was wrong but since they have been to movies together, walked around the mall, they where in denial.

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Your considered a lifeless loser if you don't have a boyfriend/girlfriend in the 5th grade. Your laughed at if you haven't kissed anyone in the 8th. The pressure is coming down more and more.

"Your not cool if you don't date."
"Your not cool if you don't cuss."
"You have to show this amount of skin to be 'in'."

I feel like I should EXPLODE! There is so much you have to pretend to be to actually have good friends. Why can't you just be you?