what's the difference between going on a date, meeting for drinks or for coffee?

[summernite]

I've been talking to a guy I've known for a while, we both agree we should get to know each other better before moving things forward. I wonder what is going to happen. We will probably meet for coffee... is that a date or what?

[Ms Darcy]

Whether you call it a date or just a first meet, it doesn't matter. What does matter is relaxing, having fun, and not worrying too much. If there is mutual interest, great. If not, keep it movin.

[The_Seeker]

I've been talking to a guy I've known for a while, we both agree we should get to know each other better before moving things forward. I wonder what is going to happen. We will probably meet for coffee... is that a date or what?

 

It's a date.

 

If you were getting to know each other, it would be hanging out in a group of people. If that is you truly want to know each other.

[catfeeder]

Coffee is a quick way to check one another out in person before deciding if you'd like to set a full date, like dinner or an outing.

 

It's a smart thing to do to prevent being stuck for a full evening or a full day with someone who you could have figured out turns you off within a few minutes.

 

So lots of people are taking their internet talking straight to coffee tables for a quick cup. If it doesn't work out, nobody's out the time and expense of a full date.

 

As for drinks, I'd stay away from those with a stranger. You could end up with a drunk on your hands. Skip that and meet fully sober.

[Lonewing]

There isn't a difference, one word just "sounds better" to some girls...

 

It's all about marketing...

[solamente]

all the same to me. 'coffee' can turn into lunch. 'drinks' can turn into dinner. two people meeting to check each other out and spend time together is a date.

[missmarple]

It's a date.