Tradition. It works for the Fiddler on the Roof and it could also help you score the girl. These days romances start a lot of different ways. For example, one day you and a co-worker are preparing a report and the next thing you know you’re making out on the copy machine. Or, perhaps you pick up a lady at the bar and meet her for coffee and conversation the next day. A lot of times, the traditional formula (1. Ask a girl out 2. Pick her up 3. Take her to dinner) is usurped by the fast pace of modern romance. Try going old-school for a change. She might be pleasantly surprised.