Pre-Date Preparation & Incident
🏋️ Jack completed an intense gym workout before his date, leaving him feeling "drained" and "wilted" upon arrival at the restaurant.
🦐 During the date, Jack pulled out an emergency can of pre-cooked shrimp and a hard-boiled egg 🥚 from his pocket, consuming them at the table to combat protein depletion.
🍽️ He asked the waiter to open the shrimp can, and after refusal, obtained a can opener to open it himself, creating a noticeable scene.

Courtney's Perspective
🎭 Courtney described feeling perplexed and like she was on a "TV show" during the shrimp incident.
🥗 Unbeknownst to Jack, Courtney is a vegetarian, making the public consumption of meat at the table particularly off-putting.
🚫 She ultimately determined she couldn't see herself with someone who engaged in such behavior and realized the importance of dating a fellow vegetarian due to lifestyle incompatibility.

Jack's Justification
🚨 Jack defended his actions, stating it was an "emergency" protein need after his workout, believing it was crucial to "save the date" from tanking.
⬆️ He felt the protein boost significantly improved his energy and the date's flow, leading to a great conversation about movies and shows.
🗣️ Jack believed he had explained the situation to Courtney and that she understood and was "pretty cool about it."

Key Points & Insights
➡️ Prioritize self-care and pre-date planning ⏳; ensure proper nutrition and rest *before* the date to avoid mid-date "emergencies."
➡️ Observe restaurant etiquette 🍴; bringing and consuming outside food, especially pungent items like canned shrimp, can be disruptive and negatively impact the dining experience for others.
➡️ Communicate critical lifestyle choices and dietary restrictions 💬 early in the dating process to identify potential incompatibilities and avoid awkward situations.
➡️ Recognize differing perceptions 👀 of events; what one person views as an understandable emergency, another might see as a deal-breaker for a relationship.

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