Topic: First dates... Your favorite "Dos and Don'ts?
Vincent's photo
Wed 03/06/24 01:56 AM
Here are some ":wink: Dos and Don'ts:angry: " for first dates: Feel free to comment, add your own or even differ from mine. The list is far from complete...

Dos:
1. Do listen attentively and ask questions to get to know your date better. A great conversation is key to chemistry.
2. Do keep things light and fun. Share some humor and make your date feel comfortable but avoid controversial topics.
3. Do offer to go Dutch on the bill if the other person doesn't offer. Going 50/50 on a first date takes the pressure off.
4. Do keep your phone away and give your undivided attention. Nothing kills the mood like being on your phone.
5. Do be confident and compliment your date genuinely. People love to feel appreciated.

Don'ts:
1. Don't order something overly messy or cumbersome like spaghetti as it can be awkward to eat on a first date. Stick to easier meals.
2. Don't drink too much. You want to stay sharp and in control of your faculties. Overindulging is never a good look.
3. Don't badmouth your exes or employers. This comes off as bitter and makes you seem obsessive or unable to let go.
4. Don't monopolize the conversation. Make sure to leave room for your date to share about themselves too.
5. Don't get overly intimate or flirty, especially with touch, early on. Let intimacy build naturally.

The key is to make your date feel respected, comfortable and engaged right from the start while being your authentic, positive self. A little preparation goes a long way!

no photo
Thu 03/07/24 01:29 PM
I only have one "do" and one "Don't"

Do - stay home and not bother

Don't - ever go on a date, it's not worth it.

soufiehere's photo
Thu 03/07/24 02:37 PM
I cannot think of a person on earth with whom I
would go dutch on a first date..whoever
wants/asks should pay in my eyes,
cheapskates show up early.

PhotogVA's photo
Thu 03/07/24 03:35 PM
Edited by PhotogVA on Thu 03/07/24 03:35 PM

I cannot think of a person on earth with whom I
would go dutch on a first date..whoever
wants/asks should pay in my eyes,
cheapskates show up early.


No truer words ever spoken.

The only way I will go Dutch if the woman tells me in advance that she wants to pay her own way and I have many female friends that do just that since they are not looking for a love relationship but friendship.

Still I will grab the check sometimes from them just to yank their chain but they do the same. Just fun give and take.

no photo
Mon 03/11/24 09:52 PM
#3 I was on a first date,after texting etc . We met up at a restaurant and he immediately started to trash talk his ex, it reminded me so much of my ex, that I got sad .I had to use the ladies room ( we had just ordered drinks , non alcoholic) and the bathroom was down long hallway with an exit sign at the end and as I was walking a little voice in my head kept saying " keep going" till I exited out .

Nette's photo
Tue 04/16/24 07:47 AM
Here are some ":wink: Dos and Don'ts:angry: " for first dates: Feel free to comment, add your own or even differ from mine. The list is far from complete...

Dos:
1. Do listen attentively and ask questions to get to know your date better. A great conversation is key to chemistry.
2. Do keep things light and fun. Share some humor and make your date feel comfortable but avoid controversial topics.
3. Do offer to go Dutch on the bill if the other person doesn't offer. Going 50/50 on a first date takes the pressure off.
4. Do keep your phone away and give your undivided attention. Nothing kills the mood like being on your phone.
5. Do be confident and compliment your date genuinely. People love to feel appreciated.

Don'ts:
1. Don't order something overly messy or cumbersome like spaghetti as it can be awkward to eat on a first date. Stick to easier meals.
2. Don't drink too much. You want to stay sharp and in control of your faculties. Overindulging is never a good look.
3. Don't badmouth your exes or employers. This comes off as bitter and makes you seem obsessive or unable to let go.
4. Don't monopolize the conversation. Make sure to leave room for your date to share about themselves too.
5. Don't get overly intimate or flirty, especially with touch, early on. Let intimacy build naturally.

The key is to make your date feel respected, comfortable and engaged right from the start while being your authentic, positive self. A little preparation goes a long way!

I totally agree with you, especially on the donts

motowndowntown's photo
Tue 04/16/24 12:10 PM

Here are some ":wink: Dos and Don'ts:angry: " for first dates: Feel free to comment, add your own or even differ from mine. The list is far from complete...

Dos:
1. Do listen attentively and ask questions to get to know your date better. A great conversation is key to chemistry.
2. Do keep things light and fun. Share some humor and make your date feel comfortable but avoid controversial topics.
3. Do offer to go Dutch on the bill if the other person doesn't offer. Going 50/50 on a first date takes the pressure off.
4. Do keep your phone away and give your undivided attention. Nothing kills the mood like being on your phone.
5. Do be confident and compliment your date genuinely. People love to feel appreciated.

Don'ts:
1. Don't order something overly messy or cumbersome like spaghetti as it can be awkward to eat on a first date. Stick to easier meals.
2. Don't drink too much. You want to stay sharp and in control of your faculties. Overindulging is never a good look.
3. Don't badmouth your exes or employers. This comes off as bitter and makes you seem obsessive or unable to let go.
4. Don't monopolize the conversation. Make sure to leave room for your date to share about themselves too.
5. Don't get overly intimate or flirty, especially with touch, early on. Let intimacy build naturally.

The key is to make your date feel respected, comfortable and engaged right from the start while being your authentic, positive self. A little preparation goes a long way!



And how long have you been working as a professional "Dating Advice" columnist????

Mr Good Guy's photo
Tue 04/16/24 02:55 PM
DO......not have a penis. Thank you

Duttoneer's photo
Fri 04/19/24 12:45 AM
Guys.
Do - Dress well.
Don't - Forget your wallet.

Dstech's photo
Fri 04/19/24 12:47 AM
Do - well dressed. Intentive. Honesty. Answer questions. If your a man then pay.

Dobts- dress like crap. Hit on other women. Refuse to pay. Beg for sex. Expect sex.

no photo
Fri 04/19/24 02:34 AM
Do .. wear a sexy cologne and cheeky grin

Don’t .. wear skin tight trousers pitchfork

Edward's photo
Fri 04/19/24 01:41 PM
I only have one "do" and one "Don't"

Do - stay home and not bother

Don't - ever go on a date, it's not worth it.

yeah right Mr know it All