Coffee shop dates beat Happy Hour every time. Here’s 5 reasons why.
(1) Low Maintenance
You can literally dress how you want as long as it’s presentable. Instead of worrying about running to the dry cleaner and continuously asking your friends, “Does this look good” – just get in your car and arrive. It’s a perfect 10 a.m. on a Saturday date activity or after work where you need a good wake me up before your workout. Meanwhile, evening dates that involve alcohol magically take a bit more planning and money out of your account. If you’re paying for two be prepared to bring a $10 bill to cover your coffee or tea compared to the $80 average paid during one bar or restaurant date.
(2) Relaxed Atmosphere
Coffee shops promote people watching that attract a motley of people and their pets, various fashion styles, laptop designs, and book covers that can inspire topics out of thin air (download our FREE Kickass Conversations EBook). Dog almost knocks the coffee of your table? You both setup a date to discuss Chapter 2 of a book you both decided to read? Look no further than coffee shops as they beat out bars in making a more relaxed first impression without the distraction of loud TV’s or a drunken bachelorette party parading by.
(3) Promotes Thinking
Caffeine or a healthy tea, unlike happy hour at a bar, will encourage much more logical thinking than say changing the conversation to something a bit raunchier after your third drink. Most coffee shops offer a variety of furniture from couches to low level coffee tables that can set the mood for getting lost in conversation. However, some business owners have opted for a much more intimate barista to customer experience such as this coffee bar concept in Manhattan.
(4) On The Move
Want to walk over to your favorite book store or simply take a walk around the shopping strip to talk and get to know each other – with a cup of joe you are more than free to do so. You are not limited by any alcohol open container policies nor having to get back in line just to pay out your tab. Plus, it’s much easier to build chemistry with a co-worker you’re interested in while avoiding gossip and assumptions as coffee has more the perception of work on the go than shots of vodka do.
(5) 24/7 Availability
Keep in mind to think outside the box when it comes to scheduling a café type date. Instead of a Starbucks or local chain that closes in the evening, why not opt for a 24/7 diner where you trade in your barista for a bit more of a sassier staff. This pays off dividends if two sleepless singles in the city want to come up with a creative, classy, and safe way to meet each other without the hassles of formally scheduling a date. Besides, if there’s absolutely zero chemistry on your date you can at least look forward to hearing your waitress call you hun a few times before the tab is paid out.
If looking for a date option that is low-risk to your wallet and preparation and yet have the potential for a high-return – look no further than coffee and tea shops. Keep in mind to first weigh your options by sprucing up the activities you offer your date and next I’ll help you practice the 4 Step Dating process that I’m confident will guarantee you success during your next date.