3. Bridging the Gap (With a Touch of Humor and a Hint of Truth)

When it comes to taste preferences: “I’ve discovered I have a strange habit. When having hot pot, I must put the potatoes in first and wait until they’re soft before eating anything else. Do you think I’m a bit ‘putting the cart before the horse’?”
When it comes to minor flaws: “I have a terrible sense of direction. Last time I went to a new shopping mall with a friend, I walked around three times looking for the restroom and finally had to ask a store clerk. Do you have any ‘clumsy’ skill points?”
4. Invitation Script (Specific + Provide Options, Reduce the Other Party’s Pressure)
When talking about enjoying spicy food: “I’ve saved a Sichuan restaurant. I heard that their spicy chicken is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and it’s not too spicy for the throat. This weekend, are you free on Saturday afternoon or Sunday evening? Let’s go and try it together.”
When it comes to enjoying art exhibitions, I said, “There’s an illustration exhibition at the art museum recently. The style is so soothing. I was planning to go this weekend. If you’re interested, we can go together. Afterward, we can have some dessert nearby.”