Things not to do on first date
Published: 2013 April 13 22:16:00 (4831 Views)
The first date is a big one. The biggest. You don't get a second chance to make a first impression so maybe these tips can be helpful.
10. Get too drunk
Enjoying a bit of a tipple before or during your date is not a terrible idea but know your limits. It can be a tricky one to judge, but basically, you want to stop before you start doing vomit-burps and telling your date how highly you scored on a recent 'Are you a sociopath?' test you took online.
9. Wear something inappropriate
Men, don't wear anything that could potentially embarrass your date, like scruffy trainers or an offensive t-shirt. And ladies, this applies to you too. A good rule is: don't wear anything you wouldn't wear to work. Unless you wear a uniform to work. Don't wear a uniform on the first date – it's too early for that.
8. Talk about your ex
Or anyone you've slept with. Just don't go there under any circumstances.
7. Interview your date
Please don't ask your date where they see themselves in five years' time, or what motivates them. It's supposed to be a date; not an excruciating work appraisal meeting.
6. Eat things with parsley in them
Because parsley gets in your teeth and your date is probably too polite to let you know that this has happened.
5. Come over too keen
Flirting is one thing but talk of marriage, babies, how all your friends are settling down and you feel left out etc. etc. is off the cards. Stay cool.
4. Come over too aloof
Oh, but it's a fine line first daters must tread. If you find yourself looking at your watch during the date you're probably playing it too cool.
3. Talk about sex
Unless, of course, you decide to actually have sex on the first date, in which case some conversation about the deed is required, otherwise it could potentially fall outside the laws of consent.
2. Expect your date to foot the bill
Always, always go Dutch. Let this be the bill that sets the tone for the relationship and let this relationship be an equal one.
1. Bring along a friend
No, no, no, no, no.
BONUS GOLDEN RULE: Don't insult anyone or anything.
- Metro
10. Get too drunk
Enjoying a bit of a tipple before or during your date is not a terrible idea but know your limits. It can be a tricky one to judge, but basically, you want to stop before you start doing vomit-burps and telling your date how highly you scored on a recent 'Are you a sociopath?' test you took online.
9. Wear something inappropriate
Men, don't wear anything that could potentially embarrass your date, like scruffy trainers or an offensive t-shirt. And ladies, this applies to you too. A good rule is: don't wear anything you wouldn't wear to work. Unless you wear a uniform to work. Don't wear a uniform on the first date – it's too early for that.
8. Talk about your ex
Or anyone you've slept with. Just don't go there under any circumstances.
7. Interview your date
Please don't ask your date where they see themselves in five years' time, or what motivates them. It's supposed to be a date; not an excruciating work appraisal meeting.
6. Eat things with parsley in them
Because parsley gets in your teeth and your date is probably too polite to let you know that this has happened.
5. Come over too keen
Flirting is one thing but talk of marriage, babies, how all your friends are settling down and you feel left out etc. etc. is off the cards. Stay cool.
4. Come over too aloof
Oh, but it's a fine line first daters must tread. If you find yourself looking at your watch during the date you're probably playing it too cool.
3. Talk about sex
Unless, of course, you decide to actually have sex on the first date, in which case some conversation about the deed is required, otherwise it could potentially fall outside the laws of consent.
2. Expect your date to foot the bill
Always, always go Dutch. Let this be the bill that sets the tone for the relationship and let this relationship be an equal one.
1. Bring along a friend
No, no, no, no, no.
BONUS GOLDEN RULE: Don't insult anyone or anything.
- Metro
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