That brought back memories
I went on there as an oh-so-cool bloke with a date I was hoping to impress. We were both geeks, so it was of interest, and I reckoned she'd be so terrified I'd be getting both hugs and some kudos for being so self-possessed.

Suave detachment was maintained, with some (no doubt) annoying eyebrow raises to the young lady in question as the actors started the script. But when the arm came into the lift I shrieked and hung onto her arm so hard it left a bruise. Man card well and truly shredded.
(paxvobiscum, Sat 7 Apr 2012, 5:52, Reply)