First Date Don’ts

If there are “to do’s” on the first date, then there will surely be some no-no’s when dating, especially for the first time. Think you know it all, well think again.

Here are some first date don’ts for you to think about before heading on this Saturday night:

Don’t be late: Pretty much the opposite of our “first date do’s tips”. This will not only make a bad first impression, it will most likely leave you with no second date to look forward to.

Don’t talk about yourself the whole night: The “I-me-myself” syndrome is the worst thing you can show on your first date—well, on any date for that matter. No one likes a self-centred individual.

Don’t talk about past relationships: This is one of the worst turn-offs. It not only gives the impression that you’re on the rebound, but it also makes you look like you are comparing this date to the last one and nobody likes to be compared.

Have some manners: Make your Mum proud and practise good table manners such as eating with your mouth closed, chewing your food properly and so on and so forth. Good manners say a lot about your personality.

Don’t ask too many personal questions: While its okay to ask questions about your date, don’t make them feel like your doing a background check. After all, if you really want to get to know them that’s what succeeding dates are for.

Don’t act the way you’re not: This is basically the opposite of being yourself.

Don’t forget to thank them for a wonderful time: Again, good old manners. Not only does it work in making a good impression but this can also serve as your cue—to either end the whole thing if you find yourself falling asleep or asking her out on a second date. It’s all in the timing really.

Don’t propose marriage or talk about your future children: While it is true that we all enter the dating scene to find Mr./Ms Right, don’t think that just because you’ve fallen head over heels in love at first sight with your date, you have the ‘go’ signal to propose marriage.

Don’t pursue sex: While sex on the first date is a case-to-case basis, don’t ask about sex especially if your partner has already said ‘no’. This makes you look like that’s all you’re after.

Don’t get drunk: Not only is this unsafe, it also ruins your date. And yes, it doesn’t say much about you.

So just like our “first date do’s”, avoid these things. Do things right and you will be on your way to more dates with the same person and who knows, even a long lasting relationship.

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