Avoid these top first date deal breakers

WASHINGTON – First dates are awkward enough without adding to the uncomfortable encounter by behaving poorly.

Thankfully, dating website HowAboutWe.com asked 100,000 singles what their first-date turnoffs are.

While every person is unique in their likes and dislikes, especially when it comes to dating, HowAboutWe members were asked to complete the following question: “For me, a first date no-no is…”

So while keeping a sense of personality is important, daters may want to consider avoiding these dating gaffes.

1. Having your phone out or texting.
2. Trying to have sex with your date on a first date.
3. Talking about your ex.
4. Being late. More than 15 minutes is just rude.
5. Being rude to a server is a major red flag.
6. Drinking too much.
7. Splitting the bill or letting the woman pay.
8. Talking about work.
9. Talking about your mother.
10. Talking about marriage on a first date is too soon.

Other first-date turnoffs:

• Bad breath
• Not tipping well
• Talking about yourself
• Being “fake”
• Smoking

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