For most women, the first date should be something which is romantic and memorable that would let them reminisce about the good ol’ days, even after so many years. This goes without saying that the first date is the best way for men to impress a woman, making them fall-head-over-heels in love with them. On the side note, the first date can go wrong. It is important to make a good first impression on a first date as there is no second chance for making the first impression. Although some mistakes can be forgiven, but these things are just the worst things you can ever do to anyone on a first date!
1. Being a bad listener
While things can get awkward on a first date, your date might end up feeling disappointed in you if you’re going to talk about just yourself all day. The first date involves two people to get to know more about each other hence both parties must make their effort to let them know about you. You can talk about something that would perk up the interests of your date or ask something that you really want to know about thems. Be attentive and make sure the conversation flows smoothly and naturally.
2. Go overboard with makeup
Although you may want to mask your tired face with a thick layer of makeup, the whole point of a first date is to get a guy to like you for who you are. If you do want to wear some makeup, keep the look clean and natural. Conceal your zits with concealer and remember to go easy on the eyeliner.
3. Bring a friend
Now, why would you bring a friend on your first date? You can say that you’re the most comfortable with your friend but your date might think otherwise. Your date might feel being distrusted as well. In fact, your friend might feel awkward in between you two as well because they end up feeling like an idiot who is trying to ruin your first date. Bringing your friend on a first date is just wrong, unless you’re going on double date.
4. Showing up late
Punctuality is really important on a first date if you want to let your date know that you’re being serious about it. When you showed up late, your date might think you’re finding excuses to cover your mistakes. If you showed up late due to an emergency, just let your date know beforehand so that they wouldn’t waste their time waiting for you.
5. Being social media junkies
Yes, getting to know about the latest news updates on your phone can be good for you, but just don’t do it on a first date. This gives the impression that you aren’t interested in the date. Unless it is an emergency call, you should never pick up your phone during a date as it can be really offensive and rude.
6. Rudeness
Speaking of rude, another thing you shouldn’t do on a first date is to be rude in the entire conversation. In fact, using foul language or showing any inappropriate gestures just makes the situation worse. Rudeness just shows a lack of class and intelligence and you don’t want to make your date into thinking that you are a douche, do you?
7. Being a Cheapskate on a Date
The bill comes and neither of you have decided who to pay the bill. But on a first date, usually it should the one who invited the date to pay the bill. Offer to split the bill at least before someone decides. That way, he’ll know that you’re not just in it for a free meal. Just be a little flexible on your first date and make sure you don’t look like a miserable cheapskate on a first date.
8. Dressed Inappropriately
We understand that you want to impress you date by dressing well to the venue but overdressed is just as bad as under dressed. Casual clothing is usually preferable for a casual first date and glamorous outfit for a dinner date. All in all, just dress accordingly to the venue and never ever under dress on a first date.
9. Inappropriate Venue
You can bring your date to anywhere but just don’t bring them over to a dodgy place or somewhere they’re uncomfortable with. Your date would probably call off the date before it even starts. Some venue can be offensive to your date, so you have to be considerate about it.
10. Talking about past relationships
It’s going to be a new start for you but if you’re insisting on talking about your past relationships, you just give the impression that you still can’t get over your ex. Showing off about your relationship history also made your date into thinking that you’re incredibly insecure and full of yourself. Do not ever compared your ex to your date because your date just want to know about you and nothing else.
