While men and women show a preference for in-person dates, there was a stark divide in the kinds of dates they were looking for. Women surveyed showed a preference for meeting at social gatherings such as parties, suggesting better social skills and a need for safer first date environments were important for women who were surveyed.
They also rated “meet-cutes”, defined as nonchalantly bumping into someone in public spaces such as grocery stores and bookstores.
In contrast, Gen Z gents were found to prioritise organised dates and structured spaces such as hiking and cooking, while some seem to match their interests such as meeting at sporting events or protests.
