What not to do on your first date

What not to do on your first date

You don't get a second chance to make a good first impression. Here's what you should do to spare yourself some embarrassment.

First dates are a tricky affair and can often leave you a confused wreck. Here's a list of things you shouldn't do on your first date.

Staring at other women

A sure way of being turned down straight away is checking out other women. Did you think your date wasn't aware of the hot girl in the black dress across the table? Or did you think your playful flirting with the waitress went amiss? Well, it didn't. She's watching you closely, so be careful.

Spending time on phone

Not only is the constant urge to check your messages or reply to your calls insulting, but it can make the person you're with very uncomfortable. So, keep your mobile phones away from you. Even if it's an unavoidable office call, make sure you excuse yourself politely and make it quick.

Talking about your ex

"Nobody wants to know about your romantic liaisons or feel like they're being held up for comparison with your previous lovers. Keep that information to yourself till she gives the hint that she's ready to talk about it. Nobody really wants to know about your sad past," says psychiatristAaron Cherian.

Sloppy dressing

Good dressing is a must to ensure a future romance. You don't have to suit up, but dress like someone who she'd want to take home to meet the family and she just might do that. "I wouldn't want him to go out of his way with his dressing, but I'd like to know that he made the effort to look good," says Anshul Tiwari, a student.

Being arrogant

Correcting her over small things or talking excessively about your work and money can be a huge turn off. Remember that nobody likes a know-it-all. Projecting confidence and being assertive is good and most women like that but not at the expense of making her feel bad. Keep the conversation light and funny.

Making sexist jokes

Making crude remarks and jokes might be second nature to you, but in the era of the strong, independent woman, this might not go down too well with her. Make light jokes and get a sense of her personality
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