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Being picky about books is very different from insisting that there be some books. Tim Send a noteboard - 19/04/2011 08:52:24 AM
"The only book that I read is the Bible. Other than that, I'm not a book reader.


I cringed.

I mainly like contemporary Christian music: Newsboys and TobyMac are a couple of my favorites."


I would cringe, but I used to listen to Christian music as well, so I can hardly complain.

(Also, contemporary with what? That's one of my silly bugbears...)

There was more to it but... that was the important bit.

I wrote him back with what I hope was a very polite message:

"Hello.

Thank you so much for messaging me. You are quite a handsome guy! You seem very accomplished, kind, and thoughtful- all really important things!

Having said that, I am not sure we would get along very well.

I am an avid reader and I think reading books and talking about them is a pretty important thing in my life.

I have a rather eclectic taste in music and rarely, if ever, listen to contemporary Christian music.

Thank you for messaging me, and I wish you all the best in your search!


That was very polite – it said everything you needed to without actually saying it! Of course, if he's not that bright he might not get the message...

~g~ "

*sigh*

I am a snob, aren't I?


A snob is when your standards are set too high. To have gone out with that guy you'd have to have been desperate. You know full well it would have been a waste of time which you could be using to find someone better.

ON TO THE SURVEY BIT!

_________________________________________________________________

1. Have you ever dated someone who doesn't read?


No.

2. Is reading important enough to you that you wouldn't date someone because they didn't read?


I don't think I'd be asking people "Do you read books?" It's just that if they didn't read, they'd most likely be not very intelligent (though I'm sure exceptions do exist), and I don't think a relationship between me and person of low intelligence could ever work out.

3. Do you think music is fundamental enough to your life that it would factor into who you dated?


No, but it would get quite annoying if they listened to rap or something while I was around. In general, though, I'm pretty un-picky with music.

4. Have you been on any dates lately?


Yes, I took Rebekah out for pizza and a film a couple of weeks ago. Two for the price of one. Go Orange Wednesdays!

5. Where would you suggest a book lover find... a lover?


A book website, much like this one. You and I both know it can happen ;). Although you should probably try a few different ones, to broaden your chances.
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I am a book snob. globug0822 - 19/04/2011 05:16:18 AM 1465 Views
Not necessarily, but not reading would set off some alarm bells. Ghavrel - 19/04/2011 07:05:25 AM 594 Views
Ha! globug0822 - 19/04/2011 06:10:24 PM 496 Views
I am not sure that makes you a book snob Camilla - 19/04/2011 08:17:11 AM 797 Views
Woohoo! globug0822 - 19/04/2011 06:28:57 PM 567 Views
There's still lots to talk about. Vivien - 21/04/2011 04:28:48 AM 618 Views
I dunno... globug0822 - 23/04/2011 05:51:45 AM 745 Views
Clover - 19/04/2011 06:29:43 PM 505 Views
Oh! Do it!!!! globug0822 - 19/04/2011 06:42:45 PM 515 Views
I am a movie snob ironclad - 19/04/2011 08:32:50 AM 857 Views
That sounds like a lot of work... globug0822 - 19/04/2011 06:34:52 PM 589 Views
You so are not. TaskmasterJack - 20/04/2011 02:17:53 AM 634 Views
NOW THIS IS PODRACING! Ghavrel - 20/04/2011 02:29:02 AM 615 Views
*giggle* *NM* globug0822 - 23/04/2011 05:50:23 AM 236 Views
Interesting. rebelaessedai - 19/04/2011 08:52:23 AM 762 Views
Really? globug0822 - 19/04/2011 06:37:34 PM 504 Views
Totally! rebelaessedai - 20/04/2011 01:09:31 AM 616 Views
What?! Clover - 19/04/2011 07:00:32 PM 533 Views
We should totally get together this week! rebelaessedai - 20/04/2011 01:10:50 AM 624 Views
Being picky about books is very different from insisting that there be some books. Tim - 19/04/2011 08:52:24 AM 757 Views
Re: Being picky about books is very different from insisting that there be some books. globug0822 - 19/04/2011 06:42:18 PM 639 Views
I'm a snob snob and I'm looking down my nose at you right now for misusing the word "snob" snoopcester - 19/04/2011 10:46:57 AM 771 Views
BwahahahhahahahHAhHAhahaha! globug0822 - 19/04/2011 06:45:15 PM 628 Views
Really? I've never noticed that trend LadyLorraine - 20/04/2011 12:46:04 AM 496 Views
You also probably don't want to date a religious fanatic Tom - 19/04/2011 02:13:16 PM 627 Views
Pfft. You can still go on dates. globug0822 - 19/04/2011 06:47:06 PM 531 Views
Re: I am a book snob. random thoughts - 19/04/2011 02:18:41 PM 560 Views
Re: I am a book snob. ranagrande - 19/04/2011 03:48:04 PM 658 Views
Do they go to Master's Commission? Jeordam - 19/04/2011 04:00:16 PM 739 Views
LOL I was trying to go in order, but when I saw that... globug0822 - 19/04/2011 06:52:16 PM 776 Views
I don't think you're a snob at all. Mats Gambling Buddy - 19/04/2011 04:26:58 PM 611 Views
Re: Yeah, but... Gaps - 19/04/2011 04:37:27 PM 549 Views
don't worry, it's a gooooood thing you replied the way you did... temeraire - 19/04/2011 05:14:48 PM 696 Views
HA! globug0822 - 23/04/2011 05:53:33 AM 467 Views
Your reply is so nice! But to the point, as well. Clover - 19/04/2011 06:50:46 PM 744 Views
Well... jh - 19/04/2011 06:59:39 PM 791 Views
Re: I am a book snob. ßelals Girl - 19/04/2011 07:19:49 PM 783 Views
Re: I am a book snob. LadyLorraine - 19/04/2011 07:52:04 PM 624 Views
Well nossy - 19/04/2011 08:17:38 PM 721 Views
That's a pretty big leap Isaac - 19/04/2011 09:32:17 PM 660 Views
That's a pretty big leap nossy - 19/04/2011 09:42:57 PM 665 Views
Re: That's a pretty big leap Isaac - 19/04/2011 10:32:50 PM 615 Views
Re: That's a pretty big leap nossy - 19/04/2011 10:42:46 PM 608 Views
to be fair snoopcester - 19/04/2011 10:52:36 PM 514 Views
I clearly wasn't paying attention. nossy - 19/04/2011 11:20:13 PM 592 Views
What snoop said Isaac - 20/04/2011 12:22:15 AM 595 Views
you couldn't date some who listens to country? random thoughts - 19/04/2011 09:37:47 PM 596 Views
Probably not. nossy - 19/04/2011 09:45:16 PM 506 Views
don't you listen to bluegrass? random thoughts - 19/04/2011 10:42:33 PM 685 Views
Mm, some. nossy - 19/04/2011 11:21:57 PM 627 Views
Re: I am a nook slob Gaps - 20/04/2011 12:45:30 AM 637 Views
Re: See, how do you respond to this message: Gaps - 20/04/2011 02:29:01 AM 672 Views
I--what? LadyLorraine - 20/04/2011 02:33:26 AM 609 Views
Re: See, how do you respond to this message: Vivien - 21/04/2011 02:47:31 AM 746 Views
Re: Exactly. Gaps - 21/04/2011 01:01:00 PM 561 Views
I thought you handled it rather well. Looking for someone compatible does not make you a snob. Tashmere - 20/04/2011 01:21:06 AM 628 Views
Yeah... I wish I could too. globug0822 - 23/04/2011 05:47:00 AM 433 Views
Re: Yeah... I wish I could too. ranagrande - 24/04/2011 12:55:38 AM 546 Views
Ah... Uh... globug0822 - 25/04/2011 12:10:01 AM 461 Views
You're too nice. *NM* Vivien - 21/04/2011 02:23:11 AM 332 Views
It's not *NM*! I answered the whole survey! *NM* Vivien - 21/04/2011 02:53:15 AM 223 Views
Perhaps, but your quote-fu is... unimpressive. *NM* jh - 21/04/2011 09:42:59 AM 222 Views
You made me LOL and then I had a coughing fit *NM* rebelaessedai - 22/04/2011 04:30:43 AM 218 Views
My apologies and you are welcome! -choose whichever applies best. *NM* Vivien - 22/04/2011 04:38:30 AM 211 Views
Yeah... :/ globug0822 - 23/04/2011 05:43:51 AM 519 Views
Re: I am a book snob. Jessie - 22/04/2011 09:39:16 PM 884 Views
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