Dating
約會
Dating is the traditional first step toward marriage.
約會是傳統上走上婚姻的第一步。
But dating and establishing a relationship can be hard work.
但是約會和建立關系并不容易。
So a lot of people want to go where they can meet people with similar interests.
因此很多人想在一個地方遇到興趣相投的人。
They might look for someone who shares a common interest in religion or books, for example.
例如,他們會尋找有相同宗教或讀書興趣的人。
A lot of bookstores now have places that serve coffee and food.
很多書店現在提供咖啡和食物,
Many offer special programs and social activities for single people.
還有針對某些單身人士提供特別節目和社交活動。
Singles may join health clubs, or sports teams or maybe even a group for people who like to take long walks in the woods.
單身人士可以參加健身俱樂部或體訓隊,甚至是加入一群喜歡在樹林里徒步的人。
If nothing else, at least they will have gotten some exercise.
不說別的,至少他們可以得到些許鍛煉。
Some people use dating services, which help people choose a person they might like.
有些人會使用可以幫助選擇自己可能喜歡的人的約會服務。
Many newspapers and magazines publish messages from people who are seeking someone to date.
很多報紙和雜志刊登找人約會的信息。
There are also telephone dating services, video dating services and online dating services
還有電話約會服務,視頻約會服務和網絡約會服務等。