
First dates are never easy for anyone. Meeting a person for the first time and actually striking a meaningful conversation takes place with ease but it can also be a hard task at the same time. Talking about first dates, there are things we as men should be careful about. Lets just admit it; we are bound to screw up things here and there without realising anything. Because women, they can get away with their “oops” moments like it’s a piece of cake. Men don’t possess that skill. So, for the best outcome, these are the things men should totally avoid doing on their first date!
#1 Stay away from your phone
Avoid looking, touching or even keeping your phone out of your pocket. Your date is with a girl who is sitting next to you not with a tiny gadget! That thing rules your life anyway. It’s time you gave someone else a chance. The only time you should actually take your phone out should be for a selfie (provided the first one hour went really well for the both of you).
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#2 Stop being a narcissist for the time being
Give your date a chance rather than looking at yourself or playing with your hair. You’re not on a date with yourself, brother. Pamper your date, in any and every way possible and be pretty cool about it. Don’t come out as a creep and give her the worst first date.
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#3 Manners maketh man
Manners are everything; everything is manners on a first date. You get major point on this one, boy. F*ck this up and you can wave the lovely lady bye-bye! For instance, if you’re taking her out for a bite, eat with ease, don’t shove the hot dog up your throat, that gives such a wrong impression, you know what we’re talking about! You’re an evolved human being not an ape. There’s a difference.
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#4 Crass language is a no go!
Alright, doesn’t matter how tom-boyish your date might be, you need to be at your best. And that includes not using profane language (‘f*ck’ is still fine) yes, avoid that language if you can, at least for the first date. You need your first date to work out just fine so there’s a next one.
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#5 Don’t bring up the ex!
You’re not on a date with your shrink for god’s sake! Don’t do that stupid thing and don’t let your date do the same. It’s you and her you guys should be talking about, there’s a reason your ex is your ex, innit? Sure, make fun of them if it lightens up the mood. At least, they’ll be of some use even after their existence doesn’t matter to you. Have some fun.
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#6 Don’t be THAT guy!
You know THAT guy? The clumsy one, yes, don’t be him. If you’re being clumsy you’re making the situation awkward for yourself and her. And truth be told, that never really ends well on a first date. Talk about things you like rather than bringing up the things you’d pass on. Keep it positive and nice. The crux is to have a good date other than that there’s no point. You can tuck yourself in bed, scoop some ice cream and sob wondering why this happens to you. We’re just saying.
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#7 Don’t boast about yourself
Do yourself this favour and avoid talking highly about yourself or anything related to you, that’s a turn off. You won’t even know when your date turned and left you with the bill. Keep it simple, be a little subtle and nice with what you’re saying and listen to what your date is actually saying. That’s the key to a good conversation and then, you’re nearly there.
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#8 Women, women everywhere, but you don’t have to stare!
Seriously, what’s with eyeing every woman that passes you by? Keep your eyes on the one who came with you. You might even lose her and that too on your first date? Geez. Control your eyeballs. We men like to look around but not when you’re already on a date. Have some class.
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These pointers will guide men on first date just fine. Be cool and play it right. Peace!