Pre-Screening Dates One Application at a Time
I’m not sure if you all remember my post – Dating & the Job Interview. Here’s a short excerpt from it:
Dating these days isn’t as simple as it used to be. Even when a friend or family member introduce you to a potential mate, you have to be selective and interview them. You need to know more about them than what kind of car they drive, cell phone number and email address.
Before getting seriously involved with someone there are things you need to know before letting them into your innercircle. Have you met any of his family or friends? How do they interact? What is his religious preference? What information is he volunteering? Most men live by the motto: ”don’t ask, don’t tell,” so get your list together and the next time you’re face to face, ask. Ask, not interrogate. Be prepared however to answer the same questions honestly. It’s only fair.
What would happen if guys had to fill out an application before we agreed to date them? I came across this application on Black Femme Fatale’s blog one day:
In compliance with applicable laws, this woman typically does not discriminate because of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status or disability. But because I am a woman, I can do whatever the hell I wanna do.
Instructions: Please print. Be sure to answer all questions. If a question does not apply to you, answer with “no” or “not applicable”. Do not substitute any bullshit for the information requested. Please attach 3 references. Do not use family members, homeboys or cut buddies that you claim you are just friends with. We would prefer if you use past girlfriends, coworkers, or someone that really does not give a flip about this one way or the other and will not lie for you. Note: I do offer the opportunity for advancement. Upon outstanding behavior, you may be promoted to boyfriend, fiancé, or even husband if you are lucky. PERSONAL INFORMATION
| Last name First Middle | Social Security Number | |||||||
| Present Address (please attach a current bill for verification. Photocopies not accepted) | How long? | |||||||
| City State Zip | Verified? Yes No | |||||||
| Telephone Number and area code Home ( ) Work ( ) | Person to notify in case I have to cut you Name Phone ( ) | |||||||
| Position Desired | Hours available | |||||||
| Gainfully employed? Yes No | If yes, where? If no, Kick Rocks and your application will be permanently destroyed. | |||||||
| Adequate transportation? Yes No | If no, Kick Rocks and your application will be permanently destroyed. | |||||||
| Currently holding another position as Winter Boo? Yes No | If yes, Kick Rocks and your application will be permanently destroyed. | |||||||
| Have been properly screened for STD’s? Yes No | Dates and what medical facility? Also, please provide proof. | |||||||
| Ever engaged in any intimate activity with a male that should be strictly between a male and female? Yes No | If yes, Kick Rocks and your application will be permanently destroyed. | |||||||
| Married? Yes No | If yes, Kick Rocks and your application will be permanently destroyed. Just so you know, your wife will be contacted at the phone number or address you have listed above. Sorry bastard!! | |||||||
| Baby Mama Drama? Yes No | If yes, please explain | |||||||
| Bad Credit? Yes No | If yes, please explain | |||||||
| Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Yes No | If yes, please explain (anything other than possession of marijuana or 1 DUI, Kick Rocks and your application will be permanently destroyed.) | |||||||
| Have you ever been terminated from or asked to resign from a previous Winter Boo position? Yes No | If yes, Please explain | |||||||
| Check anything that applies God fearing Respectable Believes chivalry is dead can handle minor housekeeping duties phone rings all time of night lies uncontrollably effective listener goal oriented handsome nice dresser can pick up the tab without having to file bankruptcy don’t have a girlfriend good with my hands trustworthy kind loving willing to slide a sister some change to help her out if need be | ||||||||
| Education | Name and location of institution | Grade Average | Did you Graduate? | If you graduated, what was your Degree and major |
| High school and/or G.E.D. | Yes No | |||
| College | Yes No | |||
| College | Yes No | |||
| Graduate School | Yes No | |||
| Other institutions attended | Yes No |
Question: If you’re single or were single, what kind of probing questions would you ask?
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