The 6 mistakes men make on dates
It can be hard to get back in the swing of dating when your last date was, well, a couple of decades ago. The great thing about dating in this day and age is most of those dating “rules” from your younger years are no longer applicable. Three-day rule? The advent of smartphones means instant communications is easy and expected. However, for all the men out there, there are still a few dating don’ts that still remain true. Here are the most common faux pas to avoid.
Bad manners
You don’t have to stand when women enter the room anymore but poor manners are not excusable on a date. That simply means being polite and courteous like chewing with your mouth closed, not interrupting when your date is speaking and putting your phone away. Basic manners are crucial and will set you apart in the dating world.
Acting arrogant
There is confidence, which women love, and then there is arrogance, which women hate. Confidence is great on a date - you will seem at ease, assured and happy with yourself which is attractive to anyone. However, being too confident can slide into arrogance. When you are bragging about your life or being it a “know-it-all”, it will seem obnoxious and rude.
Not caring about your appearance
Men tend to care less about their appearance than women but during a date should not be one of those times. If you don’t put any effort into your appearance, your date will likely think you don’t really care about her. Keep outfits classic and simple. A wash, shave and a quirt of cologne will go a long way too.
Making crude jokes
It’s safe to say that cheeky jokes are often in the domain of men. It’s not to say women don’t enjoy a bit of a laugh but the first few dates are about getting to know each other and testing out the waters. It is not the best time to crack jokes that could offend or embarrass.
Not listening
Looking disinterested or acting like you don’t care will fast-track you to the end of the date. You need to give your full attention to your date- after all, the reason for dating is to meet people and get to know them.
Dominating the conversation
As we’ve said before, dates are about getting to know each other so make sure the conversations is even. You don’t want to dominate the conversations so your date doesn’t even get a chance to talk. Even if it isn’t true, it projects the image that all you care is about yourself. Asking her questions will show that you are interested in her and genuinely want to get to know her.