He nodded and took his seat. "You should probably try something bland, if this is your first time having Indian food. It's good, but the spices aren't your standard stuff, and it might not go well in your stomach."
he was trying to be helpful and not think of her as a girl. She was nice, and he didn't want to loose a friend by being a jerk, or flirting with her or anything. As time wore on, he was getting better at it, and that was a good thing. He certainly didn't want to make her uncomfortable.