10 Things Not to Do on a Date
by Keep these in mind, especially if you want to see this person again.
#10 Be on time
When on a first date it is very important to be on time. It shows that you actually care about meeting them and have an interest. If you’re late, it may show that you don’t really care and aren’t respectful of other peoples time. So always be on time or even early and if for some reason you are running late, be respectful of the other person and call them and tell them that you are going to be a little late due to whatever reason.
#9 Don’t show up like you just got out of bed
Honestly, if someone showed up to a date with me looking like that, I would leave them then and there. When going on a date, you need to take some time and properly groom yourself. Wear clothes that you would wear on a date…that means don’t dress like you do to work on your car or even to work in most cases, and girls, definitely don’t wear clothes that are too revealing. The first date is to get to know each other and see what you have in common to see if you should pursue something further. This date isn’t to try to get in the others pants… Just dress appropriately. There are other dates and places that you can wear your more reveling clothing.
#8 Don’t talk about yourself all night
You’re on a date to get to know each other. Don’t be too self centered by talking about yourself all night, but actually take the time to ask questions and learn about your date. It shows that you actually care about the other and want to learn about them. It shows that you are interested in them. You won’t know if the other person is right for you if you don’t actually take the time to find out.
#7 Don’t talk about your exes
Again, you are there to learn about the other and to see if you both are right for each other and you’re not there to talk about your ex’s. It’s alright to say how many people you’ve dated and how long it’s been since the last relationship, but don’t go on and on about an ex. It’ll show that you still have an attachment to them and that there are still some unresolved issues. No one wants to become a third wheel, and with constantly talking about an ex, will make the one you’re on a date with feel exactly that.
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Post CommentPeter Cimino
On November 2, 2008 at 10:56 am
Right on target! Good stuff. Thank GOD I don’t have to worry about all this stuff anymore! LOL
Poetic Enigma
On November 2, 2008 at 12:41 pm
great advice….good stuff, nicely written
Joie Schmidt
On November 2, 2008 at 6:31 pm
Very good points – nice work!
Blessings.
Sincerely,
-Liane Schmidt.
Amy
On November 3, 2008 at 1:32 pm
Very good article. These are definitely good things to avoid/keep in mind when going on a date or even when you start to get to know someone.
Kris
On November 3, 2008 at 1:35 pm
Good point and great advice. Keep up the good work!
Robert James
On November 3, 2008 at 1:37 pm
Thanks for a very good article. I think people forget some of these things and then they often wonder what has gone wrong or why someone lost interest.
Holly Sendy
On November 3, 2008 at 1:41 pm
Thank you all for your comments. I agree with you Robert about people forgetting these things and so they wonder… I think at times people need to be reminded that their are some rules that need to be followed or taken into consideration when dating… Some people these days are too self-centered, so them especially need to be reminded that they cannot be that way if they are to find the right one. I wish you all the best!
Happy dating
Steve M.
On November 3, 2008 at 1:43 pm
Those are some really good points Holly. I do agree that people today are too self-centered which is sometimes a turn off to other people. It’s nice to brag about yourself once in awhile, but doing it constantly gets old and people lose interest…. Keep up the good work!
Holly Sendy
On November 3, 2008 at 1:45 pm
Thanks Steve for your comments. I definitely agree with your statements that you’ve made.
Kris
On November 5, 2008 at 2:08 pm
I like this article. I don’t think that people realize when they are on a date that they are doing something that makes the other question them or if they should run in the other direction..lol… They don’t become aware of their actions until the drive home or when they are running through the evening in their mind.
Matthew
On December 17, 2008 at 3:31 pm
Great article. People definitely don’t think about these things prior to a first date and they really should. There are so many people in todays world that often wonders what they done wrong during the date that didn’t allow for future meetings…
Holly Jayne
On December 17, 2008 at 3:35 pm
Thanks for all your comments! All you made some interesting points that people should really consider before they even go on a date.
stephen
On January 3, 2009 at 4:09 pm
very nice read! definitely some good points you give!
holly sendy
On January 3, 2009 at 4:09 pm
thanks for your comment!
Africanlegend
On August 13, 2009 at 1:58 pm
Well I don’t totally agree with point number 2. I think it can make you look socially expansive if you walk in a restaurant and the waitstaff recognizes you are you know a few people. It can lighten up the atmosphere a little. My main problem with dates is that we manufacture a highly stressful environment. The formula of dating seems to be held above the point of dating which is to get to know people.
I wrote a similar list you are all free to compare and contrast
http://www.stuff-about.com/2009/08/10-things-not-to-do-on-date_12.html