There are some unwritten rules when it comes to dating, and there are specific rules when to comes to your first date. The first awkward date could be fun and you think you found the one, or it could be the exact opposite and be a train wreck headed South the whole time. Whether you are a male or female, you shouldn't do a number of things when you are going on a first date. Whether you're at a nice dinner or you're at the circus, take my advice and never, ever, EVER do these things on the first date.
1. Don't complain about the bill
I thought this one was a given, but I guess not. I've had my experiences where my date grumbles on and on about how money the meal was. Do me a favor and just suck it up, take out your wallet, and put your shiny VISA on the table and it'll be fine.
2. Don't pregame the date
Again, I thought this one went without saying. But don't pre-game the date. Things will be on a slippery downhill slide if your date is sober and you're plastered. You probably won't get a second date if your date has to hold your hair while you're throwing up. You're going on a date, not babysitting.
3. Don't smoke
All of these go without saying, but c'mon now. Unless you're a designated smoking lounge or a hotel room, don't smoke on the first date. It's gross, disgusting, and it'll make you both smell bad. So unless you have extra perfume/cologne in your pocket, don't.
4. Don't talk about your exes. Leave 'em in Texas
Just make the Johnny Cash song your personal motto. Don't ever ever EVER bring up your exes on the first date. You're there for a reason and ain't nobody wants to hear about how he broke your heart and you're still fumbling around like Helen Keller trying to pick up the pieces.
5. Don't be on your phone the whole time
Put the phone away. No way can anything be as interesting as sitting with a potential husband/wife. Be mature and just put your phone on silent and truly enjoy yourself.
6. Don't go swimming
It may be fun at the time, but if you truly don't know this person you're on the first date with, then why in the heck would you go swimming and show them your body? Food for thought.
7. Don't bring your parents
Even though the 'rents be pretty cool, Lord saves us all if you decide to bring your parents on the first date. If you do decide to bring them, then be prepared to face rejection at the door even before you get to your seat at the table.
8. Don't break the elevator in Deglman
This happened in good ole Deg one of the freshmen dorms here at Creighton. This is just some life advice I decided to throw in here. Never ever break an elevator even on accident on a first date. Never. And I mean it.
9. Don't knit and don't teach me how to knit
Nobody wants to learn, nobody cares, just put down the needles and admit you have a problem.
10. Don't openly rate your date on a scale of 1-10
If you have never heard of the "Crazy Hot Scale," now you have. Look it up on Youtube because it is a real thing and it will change your life. I'll even insert the link for you that's how important I think it is.
There ya have it. The don'ts of a first date. Please do not ever in a million years do these things, unless you don't want a second date. In order to snag a catch, be yourself and don't be disgusting.
