5 Do’s and Don’ts: First Date Edition

Okay let's talk 5 things to do and 5 things you shouldn't do on a first date.

DO:

1)Talk about some of your interests that are relatable. One guy I went out with talked about SpongeBob... my boyfriend I remember talking about Shock Treatment- the sequel from Rocky Horror Picture Show. Just something easy!

2) See a Movie- I've had better experience seeing a movie after going to dinner- if the movies bad you might not have anything to talk about.

3) Pay For One Thing- I like when a guy pays for something. Like my first date with my boyfriend we split dinner and he bought our movie tickets. Another date I went on the guy treated for dinner and I treated for dessert. It's fine to split the bill - or to do something free... but it is kind of nice to treat for something.

4) Be Yourself- it's easy to tell when someone isn't being themselves... don't try to impress or show off for anyone- if someone really likes you they'll be impressed by you without having to brag.

5) Have Fun- Even bad dates are a good way to get out of the house. I'd say just don't take it too seriously- it's a first date. There are going to be awkward moments even if it goes perfectly! Just have fun!

DON'T:

1)Tell someone you don't know something you're not ready to talk about. I've heard stories of girls saying they were sad and then when the guy asked them about it they said they didn't want to talk about it... and made him feel like a jerk even though he was trying to be nice to a stranger. It's okay to have boundaries- especially on a first date.

2) Say That You're Wearing Something Nice- so this is kind of stupid... it's totally okay to compliment someone on their outfit but don't compliment yourself on your outfit because... someone might not like what you're wearing and then that's just bad. I've had guys say "I'm wearing my nice shirt" when he was just wearing a gray branded shirt and I was like "uhhh okay." I've probably had this happen also- it's almost like bragging... just don't do it.

3) Shame Someone for What They're eating- this happens a lot too! Don't invite someone to dinner at

a restaurant and then shame what they pick out to eat!

4) Say anything inappropriate- I think you kind of need to at least go on one date before saying any sort of joke that might be inappropriate. I got an ick on a date because a guy talked about a dream he had involving a certain type of medicine... and he said it kind of loudly at the chain restaurant we were in... it wasn't good.

5) Very visibly get the ick- I think I was on a date with someone once and he must have gotten the ick from me and the rest of the date was just kind of awful. Like he stopped even pretending to be interested and I just had to try to hold up the conversation by myself. Act interested- just for a few minutes!

Alright- so that's everything! Happy Valentine's Day!

Bye!

-Shannon