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Top Ten things never to say on a first date
We’ve put together a list of the ten things you should never talk about on a date;
1) You remind me of my Dad/ Mum
2) My psychic told me we’re going get married
3) Can I borrow some money?
4) I really don’t like this restaurant that much, but I wanted to use this 2-for-1 coupon before it expired
5) I used to come here all the time with my ex
6) I won’t drink much tonight because I get horny
7) Excuse me a minute. My cat gets lonely if he doesn’t hear my voice on the answering machine every hour
It’s sad, but I’ve come to accept that I’m never going to meet someone as clever as me.
9) I’ll try being nicer if you’ll try being better looking.
10) Are you going to change your Facebook status to “in a relationship” now?
If you’ve heard a worse one, email us at info@singlesolution.com. There will be a prize for the best ones.
While these are all to be taken with a pinch of salt, there is one thing that you genuinely should never ever talk about on a date – your ex. You’d be amazed how many think this is an acceptable subject to bring up in conversation. Rather than focus on your past, spend the time talking about yourself and your date. Find out what you have in common and use the opportunity to get to know each other. Your relationship with your ex is over but you have the chance to start something new, so make them feel like they are the important ones now.
Happy dating,
James Preece – The Dating Guru
www.singlesolution.com
February 24th, 2010 at 12:41 am
Am so sorry that I have come without any money or card to pay for diner, will you please do me the homour of paying? and I will repay back on our next diner date.
February 24th, 2010 at 5:45 pm
Showing no interest in what the other person is saying
March 16th, 2010 at 3:53 pm
women just expecting the man to pay for the date
its such a turn off in this day and age
March 17th, 2010 at 1:08 pm
Umm, interesting one this. In the days of female equality you might think this is only fair but you have kind of missed the point.
We wouldn’t necessarily expect the man to pay. However, we would recommend that the man should offer first. The lady should then offer to pay half, and then the man can make the call.
There are a few issues here. 1. Generosity is an attractive quality, meanness is just a turn off. 2. First impressions count, and this is the first date. 3. Not all women are fighting for equality and like traditional chivalry.
If the lady is ultimately, looking for a man to look after her while she brings up a family then she will be looking for those qualities. A man who doesn’t at least offer to pay may well be unsuitable.
My general opinion moving onto 2nd dates and into a relationship is that the man should always assume to pay, then its simple and never has to be discussed. Naturally, if the lady has money then she will take her turn and a good balance is found.
Paul Ergatoudis
Director
SingleSolution.com