The Practical Guide to Love (미혼남녀의 효율적 만남)

Blind dates usually take place

on weekend afternoons and last about 2.5 hours on average.

The appropriate distance between first dates is 45cm.

It feels like too much if you're any closer

but doesn't feel heart-fluttering if you're any farther.

And it doesn't take 1 or 5 minutes to fall in love.

It only takes five seconds.

An expert says everything's decided within five seconds.

I ticked all of the above on this date

and things were going smoothly.

Until he asked me this.

Ui-yeong

how do you feel about dating me

with marriage in mind?

Did you just say "marriage"?

Yeah, I want to date to get married.

We're not young.

I'd like to have a serious relationship...

- Oh, gosh! - Oh, no.

- What do I do? Oh, no! - Are you okay?

- Here. - Thank you.

Oh, no...

Are you okay?

I'm sorry.

Darn it.

Who said wearing bright colors on a blind date was a good idea?

"Marriage"?

I've known him for only 30 minutes.

How can I be thinking about marriage?

I scrubbed it as hard as I could, but the stain won't come out.

You'll ruin the fabric if you scrub it too hard.

That might lead to a permanent stain.

Really?

This is one of my favorite dresses...

Man.

You should go home

and throw it in the washing machine after a salt soak and a sugar soak.

Soy sauce is water-soluble, so it should come out.

I see.

We should probably call it a night.

I guess.

Sorry about today.

You barely ate, did you?

We can eat next time.

"Next time"?

I parked my car nearby. I can drive you home.

We can talk more...

No, I can go home by myself.

I don't want to cause you more trouble.

Okay, then. Get home safely.

How's the blind date going?

You're heading for drinks now, right?

Why does he have to know it all? I'm heading home.

You can't leave me on read!

Focus on your date, and if you like the guy

send the Sun emoji.

Hmm? That's Tae-seop.

THE PRACTICAL GUIDE TO LOVE EPISODE 2

Your date brought an imported car on his first date?

- How about this one? - Huh?

I don't think that's the one.

How should I describe it?

It was, like, a white dolphin?

- A dolphin? - Yeah.

No way.

How about this? It's about 100 million won for a new one.

100 million?

Yeah, it kind of looked like it.

But maybe not.

What could it be?

And you're sure it's not an SUV?

Yeah.

Aren't SUVs big? With four wheels?

You dumb? All cars have four wheels.

Yeah?

Just take a photo of his car next time you see him.

Why didn't I do that this time?

You might as well tell him to bring his income tax records.

I wonder if your date is also judging you

by the purse you wore that day in his fancy car.

You're my mom. You're not supposed to roast me like that.

I'm not judging him. I'm just curious.

I'm just saying you need to be ready to be judged

if you're signing yourself up on blind dates now.

But wouldn't you prefer her dating

a guy with a fancy car?

A fancy car can't be bad.

- And a guy with a fancy car can't be bad. - Exactly!

His whole family could be rich

or he could be a self-made young and rich man.

Or he could be car poor.

Car poor?

No, he wasn't the type to flaunt his car.

You were so judgmental about me not dating anyone.

Why are you so eager to stop me now?

Did I judge you? No, you judged yourself.

And he asked you about getting married on the first date.

He just sounds plain dumb.

Introduce each other to your families

and send out wedding invitations now. That'll surely make a year fly by.

Your dates would be so much fun.

Come on! She had a good date.

- Stop it. - Stop it!

Whatever.

So, when are you seeing him next?

No idea. He hasn't called yet.

He still hasn't asked you out on a second date?

No.

I see.

He hasn't called or texted you yet.

Don't call or text him first. It'll show how desperate you are.

Why are you still here? It's late.

Stop with those snacks.

Gosh.

Why did we even look up his car?

There's no time limit on asking someone out again.

AVERAGE TIME IT TAKES TO BE ASKED OUT ON A SECOND DATE

Second date...

I HAD A BLIND DATE, AND HE HASN'T CALLED ME YET

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR A GUY TO ASK YOU OUT ON A SECOND DATE?

WITHIN TWO DAYS?

IF HE REALLY LIKES YOU, HE'LL ASK YOU OUT AT THE END OF THE DATE

DON'T THEY USUALLY ASK YOU OUT BEFORE THE DATE IS OVER?

BY THE NEXT DAY, AT THE LATEST

BEFORE GOING HOME AFTER THE FIRST DATE!

I'D ALSO SAY ON THE DAY OF

Excuse me.

I was wondering who it was.

Did you get a new car?

No, it's the company car.

I just drive it all the time.

When did you get here?

Don't tell me you were here all night on a Saturday.

No, I came after sunrise.

I heard the lumber came in.

Yeah, we got the shipment.

But it's not on display yet.

Did you come early just to make me work?

I'll help you.

The lines are beautiful.

Can I use this?

Of course. That's your pay. Mark whatever you want.

- Okay! - Are you joining us for lunch?

No, I have to go somewhere.

Can I use the shower here?

BATHROOM, SHOWER, BREAK ROOM

Hey.

- Man! - What now?

Sua is making her debut as a flower girl today.

She absolutely hates the outfit I picked

that took me hours of research on little girls' wedding outfits...

The more you try to make it look like you didn't pick my outfit

the tackier it looks, alright?

I was in charge of your outfits, even when your mom was around!

She never had a better taste than I did!

Hey.

Sua, don't be so mean to your dad.

And you look great in that dress.

Well, I'm just a good model. I can rock anything.

But is that the best you can do?

- Hmm? - Button it up all the way

and fix your hair.

Come closer.

- Hey! - All done.

Let's go.

You look stunning.

- Hey! - Hey.

Please look here.

One, two, three!

- Congratulations! - See you later.

- Come here. Hurry! - No.

- Why not? - You're busy.

We'll just wait outside.

- Congratulations! - Thank you!

Can't believe they're getting married

- after dating for 14 years. - I know, right?

You know, they probably broke up like a dozen times.

Hey, our graduation photo!

Hyun-ju is in it, too.

Her eyes look so naive and pure here.

Who would've known she'd leave you so heartlessly

just six years later?

Do you see her?

You don't want to see the photo?

- Catch the bouquet for me. - See you.

You're looking at her, alright.

Are you kidding me? Why didn't she say Hyun-ju was coming?

She might as well make us sit at the same table as her.

Hello, I'm a friend of the groom

- and today's host. - What a seating arrangement.

I guess you're still friends from college, even after the breakup.

Hyun-ju, I heard you're getting married this year.

Are you catching the bouquet today?

Yeah, I agreed to catch it.

The plan is to get married this year.

I'm happy for you.

Did you hear about his chair being sold

at an art fair for 13 million won?

- Really? - Really?

The first two years after starting the company were rough.