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[-] velma@sh.itjust.works 43 points 3 days ago

I always clock how a man handles it when I disagree with him.

When I was dating more frequently, I would always preface an in-person date with a video or phone call. You can learn a lot about whether you get along with someone after a single phone call sometimes.

[-] slowmorella@discuss.tchncs.de 7 points 2 days ago

When i used to date i always postponed the first date on a somewhat short notice with an excuse and observed the reaction. Most guys where cool and understanding but some where actually pissed. So i was always happy i did that test.

[-] Wren@lemmy.today 5 points 2 days ago

I learned that when I was accidentally fifteen minutes late and the guy straight up left and complained. Thing was I told him I was having issues with my bike and had called a cab, so I might be late. Dodged a bullet, there.

Since then I'm always late to a first date (with explanation) just to see if they're the kind of guy who loses their shit.

[-] slowmorella@discuss.tchncs.de 4 points 2 days ago

yes it's saver to do such a test. I think i came up with it in a similar way like you. like i had to shift a date because i wasn't feeling well and the guy wasn't too happy about it. So it became a standard safety check.

[-] TacoButtPlug@sh.itjust.works 6 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

this made me laugh

edit: because it's fucking spot on

[-] ZDL@lazysoci.al 22 points 3 days ago

That is a nice trick!

Where was that trick 30 years ago!?

[-] NuanceDemon@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago

Definitely not a new thing, unknown men have always been a potential danger that warrant a bit of testing before engaging with.

Even the manosphere community figured this out and called it a shit-test, one of the few kernels of truth in their backwards worldview.

this post was submitted on 21 Aug 2026
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