A
boy is about to go on his first date, and is nervous about what
to talk about. He asks his father for advice. The father replies:
"My son, there are three subjects that always work. These
are food, family, and philosophy."
The boy picks up his date and they go to a soda fountain. Ice
cream sodas in front of them, they stare at each other for a long
time, as the boy's nervousness builds. He remembers his father's
advice, and chooses the first topic. He asks the girl: "Do
you like potato pancakes?" She says "No," and the
silence returns.
After a few more uncomfortable minutes, the boy thinks of his
father's suggestion and turns to the second item on the list.
He asks, "Do you have a brother?" Again, the girl says
"No" and there is silence once again.
The boy then plays his last card. He thinks of his father's advice
and asks the girl the following question:
"If you had a brother, would he like potato pancakes?"
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