JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE AUGUST ISSUE | Page 19

not-so-romantic “Lady and the Tramp” moment(which is why we advise against ordering spaghetti on a first date).Potato gnocchi is a great choice. If you’re at a true Italian restaurant, they’ll whip up these delicate little pillows of potato from scratch, top them with a secret sauce and some silky mozzarella, and transport you straight to Italy. Salad When we asked men what the sexiest food a woman could order on a date is, almost all of them responded, “Not salad.” Despite this, we couldn’t resist including salad on our list. While ordering a salad does give off the impression that you’re a health-conscious herbivore and will likely make your man feel uncomfortable for ordering his man-steak (which he shouldn’t), we say it’s okay to play it on the skinny side. While men claim 19 they like a girl who has no reluctance in ordering a hearty steak, we also know they like a girl who takes care of her body. So, if you do decide to order a salad on a date, just know that for better or for worse, it comes with a side order of judgment. Salmon You can’t go wrong ordering a beautifully cooked filet of salmon on a date. The methodology is two-fold: You won’t be judged for ordering a plate of leaves, and you won’t have to worry about throwing off that diet you slaved all week to maintain. Wine After a glass of wine, you’ll start to relax and enjoy yourself on the date. And when you’re relaxed, you’ll be yourself, which will naturally give off a sexier vibe.