Stop talking about boring shit on first dates.

Talking about what you do for work and the latest Netflix show you binge-watched isn’t bad or the worst thing in the world.

Fellas, it’s time to crank up our conversation game again.

What talking points stir a woman’s emotions?

Do you know who she really is as a person?

Where does she stand on important topics?

For example, what if, after four dates, you realize this person is a religious zealot who thinks everyone is gonna burn in hell for letting gay people live their lives and be happy? Or an overly enthusiastic conspiracy theory nut who believes Sandy Hook was a government conspiracy. It’s up to you, but it’s a murky area, trust me. I’d air on the side of caution, but if you really want to know, if this is your absolute deal-breaker, you can’t possibly go on another date until you know.

Go ahead and ask.

It’s difficult to really make sure the conversation is perfectly appropriate and that you are ever so polite and say all the right things. I say fuck that. Just say what comes naturally to you, and if she doesn’t like it, then that’s not the…