So it's been several weeks since I have updated but here is what I have been learning in class.  Nowadays teenagers have a hard time distinguishing between hanging out and dating.  But there are three things that will help determine if it's a date.  The first is if you are paired off with someone else, if it's a planned activity, and if it's paid for.  I think that these are good reasons that it's a date.
We also talked about if the proposal is important and if it's necessary to have the guy talk to the father first. We thought it was a sign of respect and a way to connect with the family.