Banter Debate
Asking someone to cook during the talking stage is a trap
Sept. 26, 2026, 1:09 p.m.
<p>Asking someone to cook during the talking stage is a trap.</p>
<p>You’ve been on exactly two dates, and they casually suggest you come over on Saturday to "make a nice pot of soup" so they can evaluate your culinary skills before taking things further. </p>
<p>Is this a harmless, traditional way to bond, or an immediate red flag that they are just auditioning an unpaid chef? </p>
<p>Choose your stance and set the boundary. </p>
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