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First dates are super nervewracking! You’re worried about what to wear, what to say and just about everything else that could go wrong. we’ll say that the overthinking is alive and real before a first date. The first date is often times the first impression, whether you’ve met the person before or not and you want to leave a good one.
Take a breath, check your teeth in the mirror and check out this list of 16 things you’re not going to want to say on the first date. Most of all, don’t worry too bad, we got you!
What not to say on the first date.
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“You seem nervous.”
As a general courtesy to you and your date, you’re both probably nervous so don’t call them out with this line! It’s the first date and generally being nervous means you care what the person thinks and you want that if you’re potentially going to date someone. Plus, if someone tells you, you seem nervous it will make you more nervous.
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“How many dates are you going on this week?”
So you want the tea but don’t ask on the first date. That puts someone on the defensive and a first date does not mean commitment and that everyone else is off limits.
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“You’re not like the people I usually go for.”
Don’t say that! What does it even mean? Is it a good thing or a bad thing?
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“How come you’re single?”
That’s a lot for a first date.
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“You remind me of my ex.”
Just no. Don’t bring up your ex and don’t tell the new person you’re trying to date that they remind of you the old person you dated…that didn’t work out!
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“You look so different in person.”
This is a backhanded compliment! You look good in person but not so much in your pictures. Any picture you look at on social media is generally what the person felt they looked best in so even if you think they do…don’t tell them they look better in person.
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“You have a healthy appetite!”
OMG can you imagine?! Don’t ever comment on someone’s eating habits on the first date.
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“I’m not looking for anything serious.”
So stop talking because now it sounds like you just want to hook up and you don’t even know how to initiate that. It also sounds like a waste of time. Going on dates but not wanting a serious relationship… Why?! Clarify this before the date so it’s not a waste of time.
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“How many dating apps are you on?”
You don’t want to know. And if you do, don’t ask on the first date.
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“I googled you.”
Ok, that is scary and sort of stalkerish. If you do it, don’t divulge!
So, if someone says any of these to you on a first date?
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