#TheNewNewDating: How To Get The Side Eye on The First Date

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So last week, I shared my first post in #TheNewNewDatingSeries, well it’s back chile. I went on a first date last week and it wasn’t disastrous but I’ve had a better time potty training my dog Sparkle.  It’s like some of these guys don’t know how to behave when you first meet them! I always strive to make the best first impression possible in any situations, but some of these guys are acting too familiar and get too comfortable too quickly! After my dates, I’ve been calling my friends from the car talking about how awful the experience was and using it for blog content. Lol 

7 Ways To Get The Side Eye On The First Date

1. Be Late. How inconsiderate can you be? And on the first date too, chile, see I don’t have time. One thing about me, I’m timely. I despise CP time. I get angry with my friends and family about being tardy…I barely know you, so it’s a good chance, I’ll be salty for the remainder of the date, if I stay. If you are late enough or I’m already not in a good mood, I’ll probably be speeding past you going the opposite direction as you pull in.

2. Eat like you haven’t had a meal in ten years. People who know me, know that my appetite gets spoiled really easily. If I look up and you have salsa dripping off your fingers or ranch all over our hand–I’ll probably be sick and keep my head down for the remainder of the date. Ranch is not good for dates…ever.

3. Take me to a cheap ass restaurant. Now, I hope this doesn’t make me sound like a gold digger. I’m not, really. It’s just, I hate going out to eat anyway, I feel like its sooooo tired and not creative, I’d rather go bowling or go kart riding. Something fun! If we do go to a restaurant, Chillis, Applebees, and Cheddars will not do. I go there to get cheap drinks and foods with my friends, but it is it a date place, especially not a first date place. If we are still dating in 3 months, you can take me there.

4. Be rude to the waitstaff or don’t tip. Although, the wait staff serves you, they are not your servants. Snap your fingers or talk crazy to them if you want, I will probably curse you out. It’s rude and degrading. And when it comes to time to pay and you start making a big deal about a tip, or say something stupid, like, “I’ve got a tip for you…”I will really tell you to lose my number. You don’t look cool. You look like a jerk,

5. Play on your phone while I’m talking. I’m a blogger, I hate being disconnected from the outside world, but if I can put my phone away for an hour so can you. If you are expecting a call regarding work or a family member, I definitely understand, and appreciate you giving me a heads up. But if your “patna” is calling you to say whats up or make plans for later, you need to tell him to call you later.

6. Get drunk or arrive under the influence. This is just really childish and careless. I will probably take a picture of you while on the date and send it to all me friends.

7. Don’t pay for my food/activity.  I’m a feminist but I still believe that if you invite me some place that you should pay. It’s not a real first date if you don’t pay, in my opinion. If we date for a longer period or establish a relationship, I wouldn’t mind paying. But I wish you would look at me when the comes otherwise. I’ll hurt your feelings.

What are some first date turn offs for you?

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2 thoughts on “#TheNewNewDating: How To Get The Side Eye on The First Date”

  1. I don’t know about you but I can’t stand when someone asks to take you out, then immediately asks you where you want to go. Wait, you’re taking me out, aren’t you?!?!? Yes, it’s good to ask probing questions about what hobbies and things I’m interested in to determine where you want to take me, but to totally give in and expect me to figure everything out is not in your best interest! Argghhh

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