For something so abstract, love has a ton of industry around it — not so romantic, right? But it's true. While February is bound to be a good month for florists, card companies, candy makers, and restaurants, it's also bound to be a good month for dating apps. Everyone knows about Match.
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What to Know When You Date Someone in the Restaurant Industry
You know that Rihanna song about finding love in a hopeless place? First of all, it's a delight. Second of all, there's a good chance that RiRi consulted with a waiter, bartender, or chef before writing it, 'cause when it comes to finding love, there's almost no place more fraught with romantic pitfalls than a restaurant. To find out just how different dating in the service industry is as opposed to in the general population , we spoke with men and women who've worked in kitchens, bars, and dining rooms across the country about their love lives. All names have been redacted to protect subjects' privacy, and future chances of having the sex. These are their stories.
Dating can be challenging, no matter what industries you both work in. When you work a normal job, Friday night marks the beginning of your weekend. Saturdays and Sundays are lazy days, sometimes spent catching up on Netflix, shopping or just lounging around the house. Friday nights and Saturday nights are dedicated to going out. In the restaurant industry, though, things get switched.
Hungry for more? Sign up for the First We Feast Newsletter. The Outsider's Guide to Dating in the Restaurant Industry So you want to get it cracking with someone in the food biz? Here's what you need to know. Originally published by First We Feast.