Went to restaurants all the time with a buddy (RIP) in the late 1990s. We met lots and lots of young ladies. Most, if not close to all, were suckers for stuff like this.
Wed listen to the stories and then be totally amazed afterwards. And it would all turn out pretty much as we expected. Its a whole nother world out there. The average person not from the recent past has no idea.Sigh. You are, unfortunately SO right.
My dad taught me different. He was very strict and I thank him EVERY day for that structure in my life. He passed away so long ago but to me, he'll always be my first hero.
Fatherless girls. Sad. As sad as fatherless boys.