What NOT to do on a date.

[colosseum]

What should you NOT do on a date, specifically in the early stages of courting (< ~5 personal meetings)?

 

I think I did one on my 2nd that was a no-no: ask her about her love life (as in "what's your love life") BAH fool. Oh well; what happened happened. Live and learn, right?

 

Others?

[xpaperxcutx]

Talking too much about themselves, and delving too deepily into my affairs.

[xpaperxcutx]

And being extremely vague about their occupation like they're trying to hide something.

[colosseum]

wow, that's a great quotation: "To regret one's own experiences is to arrest one's own development. To deny one's own experiences is to put a lie into the lips of one's own life. It is no less than a denial of the soul.", De Pronfundis, Wilde

 

Not unlike Nietzsche's idea of the Overman/Ubermensch.

 

In response to papercut, though, I don't think I talked about myself much at all, but I can safely say I probably delved too deeply into her personal matters. better luck next time I guess.

[samspade]

If it's an early (getting to know you) date, don't:

 

- Talk about yourself too much

- Discuss religion or politics

- Ask her about her job or discuss work. This seems like an obvious go-to. Most people get bored talking about work. It's not going to ruin anything, but I put it in here because it can lead to very lame discussions.

- Spend too much money or go to dinner. Do drinks or a fun activity.

- Discuss sex in an overt or piggish manner, but if she brings it up, see where the conversation goes.

- Stare at or ogle other women.

- Stare at her body; a glance is okay if done correctly.

- Let the date drag on. Quit while you're ahead! Let a little anticipation build for the next round.

- Finally, don't chicken out. Go in for the kiss. It might not be there, but you'll never know if you don't give it a shot.