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Your date has arranged a surprise visit to the opera and spent a small fortune on the tickets. You absolutely hate the opera. Do you tell
him? Or do you sit through it and pretend to love it?
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December 06, 2009 11:00 PM
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Oh wow, a hard one.
But from my experience unless you really have seen an opera live, you don't know what you're missing. They really are different that just listening to the music. The costumes are worth watching on their own hehehe
But that being said, he's made a huge effort, he's thought of something different and cultural to go see so I think you should grin and bear it :)
Don't say anything to spoil what could be an interesting and loving night.....Opera is very emotional, it might be something he wants to experience with you so give it a try and be a good partner :) and make the night a special one!
Have fun
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But from my experience unless you really have seen an opera live, you don't know what you're missing. They really are different that just listening to the music. The costumes are worth watching on their own hehehe
But that being said, he's made a huge effort, he's thought of something different and cultural to go see so I think you should grin and bear it :)
Don't say anything to spoil what could be an interesting and loving night.....Opera is very emotional, it might be something he wants to experience with you so give it a try and be a good partner :) and make the night a special one!
Have fun
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December 07, 2009 05:43 AM
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If they spent a fortune on it, I think the right thing to do is just sit through it. Pretending to love it would be lying though, and saying something like "I'm not so fond of operas, I came for you" type of thing would be much nicer.
Who knows, if it cost that much there might be something you will end up liking!
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Who knows, if it cost that much there might be something you will end up liking!
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December 07, 2009 12:20 PM
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I'd assume that my date liked opera but didn't know that I hated it, so I'd go willingly and be a polite, if not enthusiastic, member of the audience. I'm bored watching sports on TV but enjoy going to them because the crowd's enthusiasm is infectious, so I might discover that live opera was something I enjoyed, too.
If I discovered that it was a truly miserable experience for me, I'd probably let my date know that I preferred he didn't take me again, although I had no problem with his love for opera, it just wasn't my thing, thank you.
Surely there would be some activity that we both could enjoy together, and it could be fun discovering what that was! Even committed couples don't always enjoy the same things, but as long as they like some of the same things, that's OK!
(Actually, I've never been to an opera and haven't listened to much opera music, but I think I would truly enjoy going to one.)
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If I discovered that it was a truly miserable experience for me, I'd probably let my date know that I preferred he didn't take me again, although I had no problem with his love for opera, it just wasn't my thing, thank you.
Surely there would be some activity that we both could enjoy together, and it could be fun discovering what that was! Even committed couples don't always enjoy the same things, but as long as they like some of the same things, that's OK!
(Actually, I've never been to an opera and haven't listened to much opera music, but I think I would truly enjoy going to one.)
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December 07, 2009 04:17 PM
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It is a date. Just go for it. Also, remember the person spent a fortune to get the ticket. At least, you can keep your opinions to yourself and attend the program. Who knows, may be it is something you may like. You get the chance and money was paid by someone else. I will say take the chance, go and see what is there. You have nothing to lose. if you are planning to date this person again, mention your likes and dislikes before going out again.
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December 07, 2009 05:35 PM
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If it's the last minute you should go politely. If you still hate it tell him.
If you know well in advance tell him then so that he can ditch you and find a date who appreciates opera. Don't think he's going to give up great music just for you, there are plenty of women.
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If you know well in advance tell him then so that he can ditch you and find a date who appreciates opera. Don't think he's going to give up great music just for you, there are plenty of women.
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