[...he does really want to figure out if there are any differences, but how do you do that without being ungentlemanly at best and creepy at worst

how difficult]

Well, I would imagine it's a long day, under most circumstances. ...Or does it go by quickly? I hope you don't mind me asking, at the very least.

[That was a good start, at least!]

And, yes, I have. It's been productive, at the very least.