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Want to find your way to someone’s heart? Start in the kitchen, not the bedroom, new research suggests . Three-quarters of people surveyed in a recent survey are more likely to go on a date with someone who knows they can cook.
The study asked 2,000 participants about the role of cooking in relationships and dating. The results showed that 79 percent of them believe that good food is the best way to touch someone’s heart.
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Love at first bite
The research, conducted by OnePoll on behalf of meal kit company HelloFresh , shows that cooking is a skill that is valued. In addition to being friendly and having a good sense of humor , cooking skills are even mentioned as one of the most attractive qualities a potential partner can have.
The research also shows that the quality of the food matters. 65 percent of respondents believe that if the meal on a date is bad, the date itself will be bad. 72 percent think the outcome of the date will be better if the food is good. Keep that in mind if you have a dinner date planned.
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Eating out is not necessarily ‘safer’
Now you may be thinking about never cooking for a first date again , but even when you go out to eat, you should be careful. Eating out can raise a number of red flags if you don’t behave the way your date wants you to.
More than half of respondents say that if their date is rude to the staff (56%) or chews with their mouth open (52%), they probably won’t want a second date . And if you want to taste your date’s delicious dish, be careful. Nearly half of respondents find it a major turn-off if their date eats from their plate without asking first. Just over a quarter (27%) also tune out if their date doesn’t tip enough or leaves too much, or drinks too much (26%).
How many dates does it take to cook for someone? On average, it’s five. On average, people need five dates before they feel comfortable cooking dinner. But once you get to this point, 81 percent agree that the relationship is starting to get serious.
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