With Valentines Day right around the corner, (yes, almost every woman is counting down!)
I was intrigued when I tripped over this article about guy's first date blunders. While it is hilarious, I'm sure it has some helpful information during this month of love. For instance remember, this is not a therapy session or job interview...it's a date... so remember this advice for Lorri Gottlieb:
1. Don't rant about a former significant other. The first date is about the two of you getting to know each other. Bringing the ex into the conversation makes it seem like three's a crowd.
2. Don't divulge to much personal information that is unflattering. ie) Don't share that you still live with your parents.
3. Don't make the date feel like a job interview. While it is a questioning time to see if they can full fill the position of a significant other, casual conversations are much more relaxing.
4. Don't have too much attitude. Honestly, who likes snotty people?
5. Don't admire other woman. Most guys know better than to stare at other women while on a first date. But it's just as exasperating if your date asks you what you thought of the latest blockbuster hit, and your response is to go on a tear about how beautiful Angelina Jolie's lips are.
6. Don't complain about the venue. Complaining all around is not attractive ever, but epically on a first date.
7. Don't argue with your date. It's one thing to talk about current events if there's a lull in the conversation. But it's quite another to ask your date's opinion on anything from the Middle East to the election and then get into an argument with her.
8. Don't eat your date's dessert. I think you should keep your fork on your own plate until you're a couple.... Or maybe even longer. I don't even like it when my father eats off my plate!
9. Don't forget to walk your date to safety afterwards. We have seen in the movies how men walk a woman to their car or the doorstep... this tradition needs to stay alive in my opinion.
10. Don't say "I'll be in touch" even if the date goes badly. You can still be nice without making a woman sit by the phone. Opt instead for saying "Good to meet you, take care."
If you would like the full article, check it out here: http://lifestyle.msn.com/relationships/articlematch.aspx?cp-documentid=16947040
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