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A first date is always incredibly exciting. How will the other person be and will they find you nice or interesting enough? First dates are first impressions, and the first impression is often the only thing that counts.
10 Things That Will Warn You During a Date
You can tell a lot about someone by the things they do or don’t do on a first date. Here’s a handy list of 10 things to keep an eye on during your date. Is your date guilty of any of these things? Then it might be time to ask yourself if it’s worth seeing them again. The answer is most likely no .
1. They are late
Is there anything worse than sitting with your coffee or drink for over half an hour before your date shows up? If they can’t even make it on time for a first date, don’t you expect it to get worse in the future? It shows that they don’t have enough respect for you and are wasting your valuable time. Unless your date has a really good reason, it might be a better idea to not go on date number 2.
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2. They order for you
Is there anything more annoying than when your date orders something to eat or drink on your behalf? You can read the menu very well and make your own choice. If a man does this for a woman, for example, it could be a sign that he is possessive .
3. They criticize your choice
You ordered a vegetarian or gluten-free meal and your date immediately criticizes you for your diet or lifestyle. This clearly shows that they don’t have enough respect or interest in you. If they immediately criticize your choice of drink or food on a first date, you can expect to hear it for the rest of your life. And of course, nobody wants that.
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4. They don’t ask questions
Your date is constantly talking about their work, hobbies and amazing trips they have been on. Yet your date doesn’t ask you for anything. This person is selfish and not genuinely interested in you. So make sure you get away quickly while you still can. This person is definitely not worth your time.
“But enough about me, what do you think of me?”
5. They talk too positively or negatively about their ex
You know that you should never talk about your ex on a first date. If the conversation does come up, your date’s reaction can tell you a lot about him or her. If your date doesn’t want to talk about his or her ex at all, or if your date tells you that all his or her exes are “crazy,” this is a pretty big red flag. If your date goes on and on about his or her ex, whether negatively or positively, this is also a red flag.
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6. They give you unsolicited advice
While you are trying to get to know each other in a calm way, your date is constantly trying to tell you what you should do with your life. This way, you receive unsolicited advice on how you should approach your career, what you should or shouldn’t do, or what you are really doing wrong with your life. Luckily, you are still in time to leave this date very quickly.
7. They call at the table
Are you on a date with someone who really wants to be with you and genuinely wants to get to know you better? Or are you wasting your evening with someone who is on their phone the whole time? They can apologize, but that doesn’t mean it’s okay to do so. An important rule on a date is that you both put your phones away. You don’t text and call others when you’re on a date and want to get to know someone better.
8. They don’t look well-groomed
Of course, you don’t have to show up in a suit on a first date, but making an effort is important. Did your date not even bother to at least comb their hair and wear something nice? If someone can’t even do that on a first date, it doesn’t bode well for the future.
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9. They are constantly looking at other people
While they are talking to you about something, their eyes are always wandering. Your date is constantly looking at other men or women. On a first date, shouldn’t that person only have eyes for you? If he or she does this on a first date, you don’t want to know what this will bring in the future.
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10. They gossip about others
A big red flag on a first date is when your date gossips about others. For example, he or she can talk badly about his or her friends or family, but also about people in the cafe or restaurant where you are sitting. Everyone gossips sometimes, but to do this on a first date when you don’t even know each other well? This says a lot about his or her character and it is not positive. What would that person say about you behind your back?
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