Interrogation is not a useful dating technique

I went out with my first potential to see some music. The date consisted of him asking me question after question after question. I’d answer and he’d follow up with another question. Let me tell you right now, the Dick Cheney School of Dating does not make for eligible alumni. I like to talk, I mean, I started a blog so you know how interesting I find my own thoughts. But for anyone out there who’s not so good at drawing people out don’t do this: 

Socially Awkward Person: You said you were from Montana, what was it like growing up there?
Person wondering what this question has to do with the price of eggs: It was cold, blah blah blah.
SAP: Did you have any siblings?
Person thinking s/he should have prepared a book report: (response)
SAP: Where do they live now?

Person contemplating doing the bathroom trick so friend can call back: (response)


Instead, try: 

Socially Awkward Person: You said you were from Montana, what was it like growing up there?
Person wondering what this question has to do with the price of eggs: It was cold, blah blah blah.
SAP: That’s interesting. I’m not a fan of the cold, either. Do you do practice winter sports?
Person thinking the weather isn’t great fodder for conversation, but hey you gotta start somewhere: (response)
SAP: How does it compare to living here?
Person appreciating change of subject: (response)