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Modern Romance

Texting, sexting and more: How Aziz Ansari sees love in the 21st century

Aziz Ansari and Erik Klinenberg

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Question 1 of 6
According to the text, how did the geographical proximity of romantic partners a few generations ago differ from today?
  • A. People were more likely to marry someone from their immediate surroundings, such as their own neighborhood or building.
  • B. People frequently traveled to neighboring cities to find partners with better educational backgrounds.
  • C. People relied heavily on long-distance matchmaking services arranged by their parents.
  • D. People were encouraged to move away from their hometowns to expand their dating pool.
Question 2 of 6
How has the primary motivation for marriage shifted from past generations to today?
  • A. It has shifted from fulfilling societal expectations and starting a family to finding a soul mate who completes them.
  • B. It has shifted from finding a partner with fluid gender roles to seeking someone who can fulfill traditional family duties.
  • C. It has shifted from seeking financial independence to finding a partner who can provide long-term economic stability.
  • D. It has shifted from a desire for personal self-discovery to a practical arrangement for raising children.
Question 3 of 6
According to the text, what is a major consequence of our modern romantic expectations?
  • A. We place immense pressure on a single partner to fulfill all our emotional, social, and sexual needs.
  • B. We are pressured by society to marry before the age of 25 to ensure marital stability.
  • C. We rely too heavily on our extended community to provide the emotional support our partners cannot.
  • D. We are forced to conform to stricter gender roles in order to attract potential matches online.
Question 4 of 6
How does access to a vast pool of potential partners through dating apps affect modern daters?
  • A. It makes it more difficult to settle down because people constantly wonder if there is someone better out there.
  • B. It significantly reduces the time it takes to find a compatible partner for a long-term relationship.
  • C. It encourages people to marry at a much younger age than previous generations did.
  • D. It eliminates the anxiety associated with dating by guaranteeing a perfect match.
Question 5 of 6
What strategy does the text recommend for successfully navigating online dating?
  • A. Use dating apps primarily to make appointments to meet people in person rather than endlessly chatting.
  • B. Send out generic mass messages to as many people as possible to increase your chances of a match.
  • C. Spend more time chatting online to fully understand a person's flaws before agreeing to a date.
  • D. Treat dating apps as a safe space to express unfiltered thoughts and test a potential partner's boundaries.
Question 6 of 6
Why does the text advise against writing off a date after just an hour or two?
  • A. Because human beings are complex, and a nervous or quiet date might just need time to warm up.
  • B. Because dating app algorithms penalize users who go on too many short, unsuccessful dates.
  • C. Because societal norms dictate that every date deserves at least a second chance out of politeness.
  • D. Because first impressions are usually entirely accurate, but people can change their personalities over time.

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Modern Romance Summary & Overview

The internet and modern technology have revolutionized the way we communicate, learn, work and live. They’ve even revolutionized our concept of love. Modern Romance (2015) explains how our idea of “love” has changed in recent generations, and how you can make the most of today’s technology in your quest to find it.

Who Should Listen to Modern Romance?

  • Seekers of romance
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  • Anyone interested in technology or the internet

About the Author: Aziz Ansari and Erik Klinenberg

Aziz Ansari is an actor, writer and comedian widely known for his role in Parks and Recreation. Modern Romance is his first book.

Eric Klinenberg is an American sociologist and author. His writing has appeared in publications such as the New York Times, Rolling Stone and the Guardian.

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