10 THINGS TO AVOID DOING ON YOUR FIRST DATE

Are you planning your first date already? Or you have never gone out on a date before, but hoping to do so soon? Well! You are in the right page.

Sometimes we make some mistakes unintentionally, without knowing they are the reasons why we don’t end up making it to a second date. After reading this post, you will learn some things to avoid on your first date.

First dates are usually difficult to some people while to some its very simple but nervous filled.
When you are going out on a first date, knowing ahead of time what behaviors to avoid can save you from the mistakes that can cost you a second date with that person you like.
But I got you covered. With these 10 things to avoid doing on your first date, you sure will be able to get yourself a second date with that someone you like.

So, the 10 things to avoid doing on your first date are:

1. AVOID CONSTANTLY PRESSING OR CHECKING YOUR PHONE
Stay away from your phone. You won’t die if you leave your phone for max two hours or even more than depending on how long the date last. Constantly pressing your phone while on a date with someone is a turn off. You are giving them the impression that, they aren’t valued.

When you are constantly checking your phone, you are indirectly telling the other person that you are not enjoying their company, or you have other important things to catch up with. When you go on a first date, try your possible best to stay away from your phone.

2. AVOID LATE COMING
When you set a date, time, and venue of your first date, make sure you are there on time. Be punctual. Do not go late to your first date. Make sure everything is all set if possible a day before the date or few hours before the date, so you won’t go late. There is a good impression being punctual leaves on people.

3. AVOID TALKING ABOUT YOUR PAST RELATIONSHIP
Your past is your past and should remain in the past. Don’t ruin the good moment with someone new by talking about your ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend. Even when your partner brings up such discussion, try to go straight and don’t stay long on that discussion.

4. CHECK YOURSELF
Don’t be under or overdressed. Make sure you dress to impress. You should look neat, smart and scent lovely. Start by showering, shaving and spritzing on little cologne. You need to check yourself well, make sure you don’t have any bad odor. Do not eat smelly food or drink before going, to avoid your mouth smelling badly.

5. DO NOT TALK TOO MUCH ABOUT YOURSELF
Yes, you have achieved lots of things in life. Yes, you work in a good company. Yes, you have good character and lots of things. Yes, you have so many things to talk about. I understand you, but a first date is not the time to say all those things. There will still be enough time to disclose all that information.

Try your best not to talk too much about yourself, give your partner chance to say things about themselves too. Even if they are the ones that keep asking you questions, try to also ask them back to keep the conversation going. And do not ask too much questions, you are not there for an interview.

6. DO NOT GET DRUNK OR TRY TO GET YOUR PARTMER DRUNK
This is a big No! No!. If you have this in mind, please remove it now. Do not try to get your partner drunk to take advantage of them, that is a very bad behavior. You yourself don’t get drunk, because when you are drunk, you misbehave and that doesn’t give a good impression. So, try your best to drink to the level your head can contain.

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7. LET THE CONVERSATION BE A TWO-WAY THING
Make sure you always engage in the conversation. When there is a difference in opinion, do not make it a die affair or a must win case. Try your best to not engage in a fierce argument as that is not a good thing.

8. AVOID TOUCHINESS
You shouldn’t be touching your partner in a sexual manner. This gives a bad impression, it just tells the person this is how you always do on your first date. It reads a bad personality and you wouldn’t want that to happen.
Your touch should be natural. It should be a friendly and warm kind of touch. It shouldn’t be sexual. When you go on your first date, be mindful of touchiness.

9. AVOID DISTRACTIONS
I know you might want to check out that funny video your friend sent to you; the TikTok video that everyone is LOLing about. Don’t check it yet. Pay attention: give your full attention. Be present in the moment.

Take your time, and slow down, don’t rush. Pause before you speak. Pay close attention to your five senses: touch, smell, sound, taste, sight and savor them all.
You both sure deserve to enjoy this time together, even if it turns out that you are both not compatible and might probably not go on another date, make sure to enjoy the moment.

10. AVOID BEING DISHONEST
What will it profit you to lie and be caught and then seen as a bad person? Do not be dishonest with your partner on a first date. Lies knows how to haunt people in the future, so you really should avoid telling lies. Because you never know where, when and how it will catch up with you.
If you are not going on a second date, make it clear to the person . Start by appreciating the efforts they made for the first date before telling them you won’t be going on a second date with them. Do not lead them on.

FINAL THOUGHTS
First date is the beginning of something good. The beginning of your love journey. Sometimes it is the beginning of your future. Some people only go on a first date and end up together. So, it should be treated with caution.
Make sure to avoid these 10 things, so it won’t be your mistake that made you not to go on a second date with someone you like.
Do you have other things you want to add to these ones above? Feel free to leave a comment down below.