sup folks just jumped on this topic because i met a lovely latin woman (from argentina) while travelling, and our first in‑person meeting? memorable. i arrived at the restaurant she picked, she was already there, standing up as i walked in, gave me a hug, welcomed me. what stood out: her confidence. she ordered dinner, asked for the table near the window, suggested we go for a walk after. i’m used to more passive dates where i pick things, but she flipped it and i liked that. we walked and i realised how she engaged with the world: waved at street vendors, chatted with random folks, smiled at kids passing by. it was infectious. by the end of the evening i felt like i’d met someone who lives life fully. first impressions matter, and hers stuck.