To celebrate the release of GIRLS season 1 on DVD on Monday, we’re looking at the ten mistakes us girls always seem to make on dates.
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Maybe you’re unaware of it, maybe you just can’t help but land your foot in it, whichever it is take a look at these mistakes and see which ones you fall victim to!
10. Making him wait just “2 minutes”
More often than not 2 minutes can easily turn into 10 minutes to a half hour until you’re ready to go. The last thing you want is to come off as a diva or plain rude. In any case, just be ready early. The rule I go by is ‘being on time is late; being 15 minutes early is on time’.
9. Getting too tipsy
A glass or 2 to shake off the nerves is perfectly acceptable. Chugging an entire bottle of wine is not. Alcohol affects every person differently, especially when nerves and anxiety is part of the mix. Give him a chance to know you soberly before he gets to know you drunk. Keep it classy and know your limits.
8. Not dressing for the occasion
The best recommendation is to ask what’s in store for the night before getting dressed. That way whether it’s bowling or dinner at the hip new restaurant in town, you’ll be able to dress appropriately. Even if it means saving that little black dress you’ve been dying to wear.
7. Being overly interested
Showing too much interest too early on could come send the wrong message. You want to get to know each other, not figure out if he’s husband material straight from the off.
6. Being overly uninterested
As much as you might not want to hear about his obsession with video games and the impossible defeats under his belt, don’t roll your eyes or fall asleep mid conversation. If you sense the conversation going towards that dreadful direction, sway it in another direction before you get in too deep and there’s no escape.
5. Chatting on your phone the entire time
The latest gossip can wait until after your date. You both set time aside for your date, not to listen to you talk on your phone or look at your tweets or instagram updates the entire time. Plus, as old school as it is it’s also nice to not be attached to your phone for an hour or two.
4. Talking politics, pay, or religion
No matter what, either of the three is just asking to walk on glass. Keep conversation light and strong opinions to yourself. The last thing you want is for the next presidential debate to take place in the middle of the restaurant on the very first date and to find out you have completely opposing views on important subjects.
3. Checking out the hot guy that just walked by
You might think guys are the only ones that get caught doing this but girls are guilty too. You might think you’re subtly turning your head, but in reality you could be drooling out of your mouth. Just don’t risk it.
2. Talking about your ex that crushed your heart
Keep the past in the past. As difficult it might be for you to cope with the last breakup, you never know what could be behind his curtain. Worst case scenario, he could just as easily be an emotional wreck and could lead the conversation to the both of you crying a river before appetizers even touch the table.
1. And biggest mistake of all? Getting so nervous, you forget to have a good time
Relax! It’s easy to let the butterflies in your stomach get the best of you but there’s nothing worse than a nervous wreck. Think about it, it can only bring excessive sweating, stuttering and unravel a number of horrifying scenarios. Be yourself. Take a deep breath and stay confident. If at the end of the night you walk away with anything, it should be with a fun night. You never know you could even leave with a goodnight kiss too!
And there you have it ladies, it’s difficult to get through a date without cocking up at least once but follow these tips and you’re on the right track!