Do NOT do this on a First Date, Part 2

As a follow up to my previous post (What not to do on a First Date, Part 1), and inspired by Kelly’s bad date story, this is the second list of recommended things to avoid doing on a First Date:

• Oversharing - Unless you met each other at some kind of “Anonymous” Meeting (Alcoholics, Narcotics, Glue Sniffing, etc.), nobody wants to hear your Dirty Laundry being aired between the breadbasket and Shrimp cocktail.
  • Trust me when I say there’s no emotional investment at this point, so they just don’t care yet.  It will only make you seem nutty.  So shush for now.  Thank You.

• Not thanking him – Again, let’s assume the guy asked and paid.  Just say “Thank you”. No engraved note required.  Men (people, really) love feeling Appreciated.  Plus, he did just put up with your Fake Wallet Grab move, so the least you can do is thank him.

• Talk about your Exes - Nobody wants to hear about how amazing sex was with your Ex.  And even if you’re regaling them with stories about how awful your Ex was, please remember the same rule applies as with the previous example: Just Zip it, nobody wants to hear about your Ex.

• Criticizing his choice of restaurants – I don’t think you need to be Miss Manners to understand why this would make someone mad.  It’s different if the service / food was SO over the top bad you can both laugh about it.
  • Don’t tell him the place he chose seems like they cook everything in an Easy Bake Oven. Just not nice.  (again, let’s play the Quiet Game….shhhhhh…..)

• Talking on your cell (yes this includes Texting) - Oh. My. God.I’m not sure if I can think of anything worse (well, I can…but this is still pretty rude). my boyfriend told me one of his worst dates was where the girl texted almost constantly, plus answered her phone.
  • If you’re expecting an important call, it’s okay to answer…just give your date a heads-up. Otherwise, do you REALLY need to talk to your friend about their crummy boyfriend / girlfriend? Really? Now?

Disclaimer: Although my Mom tells me I’m perfect, I’m also quite sure I’ve made big mistakes in the past on Dates….but those guys can write about me on their own Site.