You meet a guy/girl at the gym and strike up a conversation, and you decide to go out...
What if: on the first date 1) he shows up late, 2) has to ATP for gas before heading to planned destination, 3) has to stop by the ATM for cash...
Remember, it's a FIRST date...and that is the first 20 minutes or so...

As long as he lets me know he's running late and shows up, then I wouldn't have a problem with it.

very important...

I think there are some things that a person can let slide as long as he/she is making a real effort to do the right thing.


People try so hard to make a great impression on the first date they more often than not end up making a lot of mistakes

I try not to go on first impressions. First dates are often awkward simply cause they're a first an both are nervous.

eh.. maybe he's a bit nervous, give em a break..if ya like him

First impressions everything, the gas should have been taken care of, and what the hell is an atm? you dont have cash in your pockets from the get go, your doing something verry wrong! Being 20 minutes late,, eh, train, traffic, accident, i could see, but asides from those, theirs no excuse without a phonecall letting you know your going to be late.

I think it should'nt be a date killer as long as there was communication .If it's habitual thats another matter all together .

depends on how desperate you are.

Well, it would probably be good to cut the guy a little slack if he is less than an hour lateStuff happens

Personally, I think first impressions are important. If someone can't make the effort to make a good first impression, then what else is to come?

Being late... I can see that maybe happening with traffic, late out of work, etc. But a phone call should be made to let you know.

As far as the gas and ATM... those are just lack of forethought. If he can't think of simple things like that, then what else is he going to "forget" later.

Then again, you could chalk it all up to nerves.

Go with your gut.

I think that first impressions are very important. The only ones saying cut the guy some slack are the ones that do not care if you have to wait. I truly believe people that are late are selfish and do not think anyones time is important, except when they are the ones affected.

Have him take you home 20 minutes earlier than he had planned. No, just kidding. Shine it on, he showed up and that's wonderful these days!

I never sweat the small stuff


A guy is who he is !!

Never try to change em

Just let em be who he is

Stuff happens sometimes. Could be traffic or some other sort of unexpected situation Maybe something took a little longer than planned

If you're gonna be more then 10 minutes late you'd better call. If it's more then that you probably won't see me again, unless there's a good reason and I leave after 30 minutes. It's rude otherwise.

Looks - neatness counts. I don't need you to be dressed to the nines, but I also don't want to see you with dirt on your fingernails, after having changed the oil on the car or whatever. I'm all for hard work, but showers are our friends!! I'm good for jeans and a t-shirt, shorts and a T, though. But I don't want to see your belly hanging over and the plumbers crack!

And why would you be going on a date without money?! Especially if the plan IS dinner!

People do get nervous on the first date/ meeting, he did try and he did arrive. I would let him know how you feel about this if you deep seeing each other.

Agreed

This question from someone that was CONSTANTLY late for dates.. Just pullin your leg..


But.. you WERE...