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Vera
Dating · Comic

Same guy. Different outcome.

He had one good answer and used it for four minutes.

#1 · 9 September 2026

1. A promising start
2. Too much?
3. Practice on Vera
4. Try again
5. A better date

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1. A promising start
"So, how did you get into hiking?" — "I love being out in nature. It clears my mind."
2. Too much?
"Yeah, I also do ultra marathons, and I'm thinking of doing Everest base camp next year, and…" — "Wow… that's a lot."
3. Practice on Vera
Vera: "Good start! Let's try a follow-up question to learn more about her." — "Okay, let's try that."
4. Try again
Vera: "How about asking what her favourite hike has been and what made it special?" — "That's great. Let's try again."
5. A better date
"So, what's your favourite hike and what made it special?" — "That's a great question! I did a hike in Zion last year… it was incredible because…"

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