The author of Family Life: A Novel shares the secrets so many of us wish we knew...
By Akhil Sharma
1. Say something nice about someone people expect you to speak ill of.
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2. Ask a boring question.
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3. Talk about work.
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4. Grab the man's hand and pull him somewhere.
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5. Try to have at least some dates during the daytime.
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6. Volunteer together.
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7. Ask him to cook something for you.
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