What are the biggest mistakes single men or women make on their first date which usually torpedo any chance of a relationship?

Tuesday 08th July, 06:52 AM JST

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Azrael at 08:33 AM JST - 9th July

I agree with cal1c0cat. Worn-down shoes on a date make a man look... bad. In fact, that detail makes them look unsuccessful (not as bad as LOSER, but just unsuccessful).

There is not such thing as a "rule" or "standard" of bad things to do - well, there's all ranges of taste out there concerning people. However one thing that makes the "run for your life" alarm is, if the guy deals with the service (waiters, clerks, guides, etc.) with contempt. Excess of arrogance towards subordinates is a trait of abusers.

If the guy asks to borrow money from you, that is also an alarm-ringer.
noborito at 08:37 AM JST - 9th July

women asking about salary's. Funky teeth (for blind dates) by funky I mean, extra fangs that jab their way out of the girls mouth.
shmave at 08:40 AM JST - 9th July

Garlic breath.

I was thinking the same. That and B.O.!!! If you can smell him/her with "hello," chances of taking that attention away throughout the date is going to be difficult.
Youdontknow at 10:08 AM JST - 9th July

The biggest mistake is simply having greater expectations that the first date will lead somewhere else that night...ie, the sack! Treat your date like you would a cherished family member and ALWAYS ALWAYS be YOURSELF!! Because if things do work out between you, and you later stop being the person you were on your first date, there's a very likely chance that you'll head for a break up sooner or later.

Just relax, have fun and don't thing you're getting your leg over that night! (This goes for women too!)

If however, you're both looking for nothing more than a quick one nighter, then forget about the drinks and dinner, okay, maybe a few drinks might help, hit the covenie and get a packet of 3 and enjoy!
Spidey at 11:36 AM JST - 9th July

Too much tongue...

Talking about the ex.

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keshii at 11:57 AM JST - 9th July

Being impolite to other people, like the waitress, etc, on a date. It's a clue to how they'll treat you later!
blvtzpk at 04:06 PM JST - 9th July

A guy talking his mum...oo-er!
kavikahi at 04:48 PM JST - 9th July

being yourself if you are not their "type." Being who they want you to be if it is a step down from your normal "self". You said mistake and torpedo; Correct?
romulus3 at 04:51 PM JST - 9th July

nothing worse than when a woman gets drunk and throws up on the train between bars. nothing is ever worse than that. nothing.
Farmboy at 07:09 PM JST - 9th July

Some people attempt to talk.
helloklitty at 11:09 PM JST - 9th July

Being impolite to other people, like the waitress, etc, on a date. It's a clue to how they'll treat you later!

Is this true of the Japanese? Here, they barely acknowledge the existence of the waitress. There's no, "Thanks Hon, really appreciate the water," that you'd hear in the U.S. Still, they can become excellent mates - my wife for example.

I no longer use that yardstick.
Sarge at 11:26 PM JST - 9th July

Man: Hey, baby, where have you been all my life?

Woman: Well, for the first half, I wasn't even born.

Spidey - Could you tell us more about your ex?
vonion at 12:14 AM JST - 10th July

men: going to the rest room and leaving the site through backdoor without paying women: paying meals for the two with unhappy face
tokyotom at 01:39 PM JST - 11th July

not enuf acohol
kirakira25 at 04:06 PM JST - 12th July

I had a first date once who talked about how he felt Hitler may actually have been misunderstood. My feet didnt touch the ground as I ran out the door. Anotehr one - spent the night patting the guy on the shoulder as he cried into his pint about his ex. Another major no-no. Beyond that, talk to my face, not the twins, ask me questions, and dont be needy. No-one wants to feel like the music has stopped and the ball has landed on them so they`ll do.