--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Are all our dates going to be like that?\"…" description: "\"“Are all our dates going to be like that?\" said Perkins. \"I hope not\", I replied with a smile, \"but it was quite fun, wasn't it? I mean, it's not like ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bb9/jasper-fforde-797_dates_are-all-our-dates-going-to-be-like-that_306981.jpg" --- # Are all our dates going to be like that?" said Perkins. "I… ![“Are all our dates going to be like that?" said Perkins. "I hope not", I replied with a smile, "but it was quite fun, wasn't it? I mean, it's not like we were killed or eaten or anything, right?" "If your idea of a good date is not being killed and eaten, you'll never be disappointed.” quote by Jasper Fforde](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bb9/jasper-fforde-797_dates_are-all-our-dates-going-to-be-like-that_306981.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bb9/jasper-fforde-797_dates_are-all-our-dates-going-to-be-like-that_306981.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bb9/jasper-fforde-797_dates_are-all-our-dates-going-to-be-like-that_306981.jpg) > ““Are all our dates going to be like that?" said Perkins. "I hope not", I replied with a smile, "but it was quite fun, wasn't it? I mean, it's not like we were killed or eaten or anything, right?" "If your idea of a good date is not being killed and eaten, you'll never be disappointed.”” [Jasper Fforde](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jasper-fforde/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker jokes that a date is only disappointing if it ends in disaster, highlighting how low expectations can make any experience seem acceptable. **In simple terms:** Low expectations make any outcome seem okay. Key Takeaway Adjust expectations for better satisfaction. Themes humor relationships expectations Mood playful ironic Type satirical conversational When to use this quote - first dates - social anxiety - dating apps - unexpected events Key Concepts satire social commentary Questions to Reflect On - What expectations do you bring to new experiences? - How can realistic expectations improve satisfaction? 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