10 Things Not to Do on a Date

#6 Don’t drink too much

It’s not a good idea to drink before a date. It may be tempting because it helps calm you down and get over your nerves about meeting someone new. But you never want to go on a date being drunk. It shows the other person that you are dependent on alcohol and even that you’re too afraid to be yourself. It’s a big no no to drink a lot while out on a date. Do you want to be throwing up and stumbling everywhere? I really don’t think you want to, so be careful if you do drink during the date… sip it slowly and only have two or three drinks.

#5 Don’t lie

Sometimes we may not be comfortable with who we are and try to be someone we are not. It’s easy to let a lie slip out about something, even in times you don’t mean to. We tend to try to say things and act a certain way because that’s how we want to be perceived. Honestly, if someone wants to love you they will love you for who you are, not who you are trying to be. All I can say is just be yourself, avoid lying and let the other fall in love with the amazing person you really are.

#4 Don’t appear desperate

One of the worst things you can do is appear desperate during a date. Don’t push for anything to happen between the two of you. If there is going to be any kind of future, let it happen naturally. Especially don’t be like you want to get married to your date as soon as possible and have a set number of children. That person will totally run the other way and not give you a second chance. You’re here to get to know the other person and see if they are a match for you. It’s a fun time. Just take things slow and enjoy the ride. There is nothing to rush into.

#3 Don’t talk about body parts in a sexual way

The person that you’re on a date with is most likely looking for something more than sex. They are in search of their life partner. Be respectful of them and don’t talk about sex or body parts during that first date. If sex is something that you are only looking for, be forward to that person so they know if it’s a waste of time or not. It’s rude to waste someone’s time and not being respectful to them.

#2 Don’t plan a date where people know you

One of the things that you don’t want to have happen when you’re on a date is that friends or even other ex’s are where you’re having the date. Avoid places where people who know you go. If they see you, they are more than likely come over and stay longer than they are welcomed. It’ll be awkward in most cases for your date and they’ll begin to wonder that the friends mean more than spending time with them… After all you are on a date with someone and not with your friends.

#1 Avoid political and religious talks

The person you are with may have different views than you, so it’s best to avoid these types of conversations on the first date, unless you want to get in arguments about it. I’ve been there and it’s no fun to have the other push their beliefs or where they stand with certain issues and if you don’t believe the same, then they don’t want anything to do with you… It’s best to get to know the other person and then talk about your differences; it would be better and often you can see around the differences because you really truly like the person enough to do so… Having differences don’t hurt, but just take my word for it that you need to avoid confrontational topics on that first date.