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[English]

- Hey guys, it's Jordan Paige with Millennial Moms,

and today we're gonna talk about group dates.

(upbeat music)

One of the questions that I seem to be getting recently

is about all of these fun group dates that we're going on,

who we bring, how we plan 'em, what we do,

so I thought I'd just do a quick video for all of you moms

out there who want to do some group dates, as well,

to help you pull it off seamlessly and oh so fun-ly.

My first tip is just do it.

So many people sit there, they're like,

"But what if nobody wants to come?

"What if it doesn't go well?

"What if people don't have fun?

"Well, this isn't the perfect weekend."

Stop it.

Just get out your phone, send a text, and do it.

Just pick a date and a time and start there.

Don't do an email, don't call people, just text.

Welcome to 2017, guys.

It's the way of communicating.

When it comes to inviting people,

you wanna think about personalities that will get along.

Everybody doesn't have to be best friends with everybody.

In fact, we recently just threw a huge group date

with 14 people and there wasn't a single couple

who knew anybody else in the group except for Bubba and I,

but by the end of the night,

everybody walked away best friends, exchanging numbers,

having a good time, so sometimes group dates

where people don't know each other are the most fun.

Now, what to do on a group date.

My tip is always have food involved

and have food come first.

We usually start out with dinner.

It's a good way to break the ice.

It gets people talking, it gives people something

to do with their hands, and let's be honest,

everybody's hungry and everybody's gotta eat.

Might as well do it as a group.

When picking a restaurant, be sure to pick a restaurant

that has lots of different options.

You don't want a specific seafood or sushi restaurant

if there are people in the group who don't like seafood,

don't like sushi, or are allergic to shellfish.

You also wanna call ahead to the restaurant

and make sure they take reservations and make sure

that they have space to accommodate your group.

My next tip is to do an activity after dinner.

Do not go to a movie.

Do not do it.

At a movie, you sit there

staring at the screen for two hours.

You can't associate with anyone.

It's not that fun.

We like to do group dates that are unique and fun.

Recently we went to dinner and then we went to a comedy club

and that was such a fun group date,

because some of our favorite group dates

have been going to concerts, going to the comedy club.

We went rollerskating one time.

We've done laser tag.

Escape rooms are super fun if you haven't done one of those.

They basically lock you in a room

and your group has to solve all these puzzles

to get out before the timer's up.

It's really fun.

Maybe not so much if you're claustrophobic.

Painting class, dance lessons.

Just do something fun, but something that's beginner level

that anybody can do no matter what their skill is

in that particular category.

At the end of your group date,

be sure to take a group picture.

I am so bad at this.

I always forget, but it is so fun and it's a good way

for everybody to connect on social media,

'cause you can tag each other and follow each other,

and then of course my personal favorite

is to take a boomerang,

because I mean, how entertaining is a boomerang?

And my last tip is just relax.

Don't put so much pressure on yourself.

Sometimes people want these group dates to be perfect

or they wanna throw a dinner party

at their house and have little name cards

and all these perfect little things.

Just relax.

People just wanna have fun.

Enjoy it, relax, and it will be a great time.

I think group dates are so important,

especially for moms because it gives you an opportunity

to get out of the house and maybe to meet new people

or to strengthen relationships with other people.

It makes life way more fun when you have friends,

and group dates are a good way to take pressure off

of one on one interaction but still have a good social time.

So there you go.

Get out there, try some group dates.

Let me know how it goes.

This is actually gonna be my last Millennial Moms video.

I am moving on to focus on my own blog and YouTube channel,

which is Fun, Cheap, or Free.

The information's in the description below.

I'm gonna miss you guys, I really am,

but be sure to watch yesterday's video

and you can see all my other videos.

I've got dozens and dozens of them,

and be sure to subscribe.

Stick around, don't go anywhere.

See you guys on the flip side.

Get out there and have some fun, guys.

Bye.

I'm sweaty from laughing so hard because that was awesome.

That was great.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
group ɡɹʊp A1	noun - a number of people or things that are located, gathered, or classed together
date deɪt A1	noun - a social or romantic appointment or engagement
plan plæn A1	verb - to make preparations for an event or activity
seamlessly ˈsiːmləsli B2	adverb - in a smooth and efficient manner, without any problems or interruptions
involve ɪnˈvɒlv A2	verb - to include or engage in a particular activity or process
activity ækˈtɪvɪti A1	noun - a specific task or action
unique juːˈniːk A2	adjective - being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
concert ˈkɒnsət A1	noun - a live music performance
rollerskating ˈroʊlərˌskeɪtɪŋ A2	noun - the activity of moving around on roller skates
escape ɪˈskeɪp A1	verb - to break free from confinement or control
claustrophobic ˌklɔːstrəˈfəʊbɪk B2	adjective - relating to or suffering from claustrophobia, an extreme fear of confined spaces
beginner bɪˈɡɪnər A1	noun - a person who is new to an activity or skill
social ˈsoʊʃəl A1	adjective - relating to society or its organization
pressure ˈprɛʃər A2	noun - the force exerted on a surface by an object
interaction ˌɪntərˈækʃən B1	noun - a reciprocal action or influence

Key Grammar Structures

• One of the questions that I seem to be getting recently is about all of these fun group dates that we're going on.

  ➔ Relative Clause with 'that', Present Continuous Tense

  ➔ The sentence uses a **relative clause** ('that I seem to be getting recently') to provide additional information about the 'questions'. The verb phrase 'are going on' is in the **present continuous** to describe an ongoing activity.

• Stop it.

  ➔ Imperative Mood

  ➔ This is a direct **imperative** command, used to tell someone to stop doing something. It's a very forceful and direct way of speaking.

• Everybody doesn't have to be best friends with everybody.

  ➔ Negative Construction with 'doesn't', Double Negatives (though acceptable in informal speech)

  ➔ The sentence uses a **negative construction** with 'doesn't' to state that it's not necessary for everyone to be close friends. While technically a **double negative** ('doesn't have to'), it's common in informal English.

• Do not do it.

  ➔ Imperative Mood with 'Do not'

  ➔ This is a strong **imperative** command, using 'Do not' for emphasis. It's a direct instruction not to engage in a particular activity.