by Kazlyn Bastone

Created on: July 29, 2010

Dates aren't tricky. You are supposed to have fun and get to know someone else while enjoying a nice dinner, a stroll in the park, or a picnic by the beach. Unfortunately, not all people understand this concept or forget their manners. Of course, theregly a simple ways to send your date heading for the door.

Lateness
No one should have to wait twenty minutes to over an hour for somebody else. If you know you are going to be late, let your date know so they can plan accordingly. If you don't let a date know that you are going to be late, you might not have a date by the time you reach your destination.

Not asking questions
You should always ask your date questions about themselves.  You could be the most fascinating person in the world, but if you don't ask questions and involve whoever your with on the date, you seem like an arrogant jerk. By asking questions, you will be able to find out if you and your date will find something you have in common.

Making it about sex
Females dislike this more than males. People like to be respected and seen as humans instead of objectified.  Making it about sex is disrespectful and does not validate the other person. Not only will you not have someone to take home that night, nothing good will be said about you to your date's friends.

Talking about your ex
This is a big way to lose a date, and it's probably the most effective at losing dates. No one wants to be compared to the one who broke your heart. You ex should not be mentioned (especially on your first date), because it's not about the one who got away. It's about you and your potential future. Anybody, who is not over their ex, probably should not be one a date, because that is a bad foundation for a relationship. Also, other people do not have the ability to fix your broken heart.

If you avoid the things that cause dates to fail, you should have a successful date. Also, if you realize your date is a boring, paper-pusher with an annoying nasally voice, you know how to send the date to leave the table and possibly pay for your meal. Knowing how not to ruin a date will make you more popular with the opposite sex; therefore, finding "The One" will become much easier.

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