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“What are the mistakes men make on their first date?”
2 min readJun 10, 2024
There’s quite a lot of mistakes that men make on a first date. Here’s a few common ones:
- Talking too much about himself — While it’s important to talk about yourself, it’s just as important to show interest in the other person and give them space to talk about themselves.
- Being rude or disrespectful — This is a surefire way to make sure that there isn’t a second date.
- Being late — This makes a bad first impression.
- Being too pushy or aggressive — There’s a lot of forms that this can take, like trying to initiate physical contact. Be respectful of boundaries and preferences.
- Not listening — A guy’s supposed to actively listen and engage with his date as opposed to waiting for his turn to speak again.
- Talking about past relationships — This can be a turn-off for some people on a first date. Best to err on the side of caution.
- Being too focused on physical appearance — Physical attraction is necessary, but it can be off-putting to be to put too much focus on your date’s looks.
- Trying too hard — Making a good impression is important, but it’ll come across as desperate if you look like you’re trying too hard.
The key to a successful date is to be yourself. Respect your date, pay attention to them, and have a good time.
Originally published on Quora