![]() ![]() "It kind of put them in a situation where they're out of their element a little bit, and it gave them a chance to see what kind of vibe they got from the person, and a little more about their personality. Aziz Ansari, who is among the most popular stand-up comedians in the country, met me for lunch at Cherche Midi, on the Bowery, New York, looking like a hip, surprised sprite. "And the dates went really well!" Ansari said. Throughout Modern Romance, Aziz Ansari and sociologist Eric Klinenberg tackle the issue of modern dating in the digital age. ![]() He told a story about meeting someone during his research who, along with his friends, only took first dates to monster truck rallies. Aziz Ansari's new book about dating in the digital age, 'Modern Romance.'Īnsari said the same logic can be applied to dates, speaking at a press event this week in New York City. The ubiquitous "what's up" might seem harmless, but it certainly isn't memorable, he explained. Benjamin Norman for The New York Times Modern Romance is full of actual data as Mr. "The thing you see the most - and if you're a guy, it doesn't seem very bad, but it's just saying nothing - is just saying hey, what are you doing, what's going on tonight, what are you up to?" said Ansari, who teamed up with sociologist Eric Klinenberg for the book, a deep dive into how technology has changed today's relationships, from dating apps to emoji-laden pickup lines. The comedian Aziz Ansari performing at Madison Square Garden last October. ![]()
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