Here are Pinata's tips for a great first date (with commentary by yours truly):
- Don't check your phone; put it on silent. ~ Your work emails and texts to friends can wait a couple hours. Lindsay says: it's okay to check and update your friends when he goes to the bathroom...just don't get caught!
- Don't talk about your exes. ~ This should be self-explanatory, but why do girls always do it? Guys don't care. Lindsay says: resist resist resist the urge to talk about "...this one time, my ex and I..." I think very often we jump back in the saddle right after a break-up (unlike guys who seem to wait FOREVER) so it happens to be fresh in our mind and hearts.
- Be cute, but not slutty. ~ Lindsay asks: How should a girl dress on the first date? Guys are always so casual. Pinata says: Not overly trendy...show some skin, but leave some mystery. "Get the gears turning, but don't show what's under the hood!"
- Don't be picky when ordering. ~ You don't want to seem indecisive or high maintenance. And yes, it's okay to actually eat more than a salad.
- Don't get drunk. ~ Pinata recommends 2-8 drinks, Lindsay says: Eight drinks?!? WTF? I'd be on the floor. (He was joking.)
- Be engaged. ~ Ask questions. Try not to just answer his questions and ask, "what about you?" Be creative.
- Laugh at jokes and smile a lot. ~ Lindsay says: I am so good at that! Wait, why don't I have a boyfriend?
- If you talk about something you both like, suggest you do it together. ~ This shows the guy that you are interested in seeing him again, and you want to create a personal, special memory.
- At least offer to pay for your portion. ~ It gives the guy an opportunity to be the man, say thank you, and let you know they've got it. Lindsay says: Bleh. I disagree. Maybe that's why I'm single.
- Appear kissable. ~ We both agree that if you like someone, the first kiss should happen on the first date. Stay close so the guy knows you want to be kissed. Face him; give the opportunity. Fumble the keys, Hitch-style.
What do you think, people?
I can't stop laughing at the cone of shame. Great post!
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It's only a matter of time until Oliver's meme goes viral!
DeleteI like the last point. If a girl wants a second date, she should welcome a first kiss... leave the guy with some mystery but also feeling secure that you were into him. Trust me, he will definitely make the next date even better.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I completely agree...second date is definitely the time for impressing :)
DeleteI've read somewhere that a girl should dress to the 7s, not the 9s. Save something for the next date. And if there isn't one, than you didn't waste all that time getting fancy.
Delete#8 is tricky. much like all of the date a lot depends on chemistry so i'm nervous about making future plans. of course a glass of wine helps.... and i have absolutely no idea how to drop my keys hitch style. i feel like so many first dates end awkwardly!
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