M y oldest just started shidduchim and I’m having a hard time with the information process. When calling references I try to ask open-ended questions but every response is vague and superlative.

“What gets him angry?”

Response: “Oh he never gets angry!” (Is he related to Hillel?)

“If you could describe him in one adjective what would it be?”

Response: “Oh he’s a top boy! Mamesh tops!” (Can’t top that!)