Biggest Pet Peeves on a First Date From a Girl's POV

The thought of first dates can induce butterflies in your stomach. They could either be too good to remember or entirely cringe worthy, depending on how much you have messed up your demeanor. The biggest pet peeve would probably be not putting down your phone, but we already are au fait with that, so let's bring out some other major turn-offs you should avoid.

Going for Movies

The worst decision for a first date. A movie guarantees that you are not going to have a hearty conversation for at least the next two hours, or you might annoy the people next to you. You may also not know the girl's movie tastes; she might not really enjoy watching Ethan Hunt being pursued by the CIA as much as you do. On the other hand, if the girl is an action movie addict like me, you will end up talking to the hand because she will be too enrapt to even realize you are speaking to her.

Grumbling about Anybody or Anything

On a first date, it's preferable to get to know each other rather than judging a mutual friend in their absence or complaining about the ambience. Not only does it radiate a negative aura about you, but it is also very aggravating because our ears are tired of hearing such remarks, and we want good vibes only. 

Not Wearing a Perfume

You could smell of nothing but you would still want to smell good to attract attention. An appealing aroma always creates the best of impressions, and a first date is something special, so you might not want to treat it as one of your regular days. Furthermore, perfumes hold great memories; you could sniff a certain aroma at sometime in your life and feel the upsurge of recollections reverberating back through the years. 

Unwelcomed Contact

I don't even need to elucidate, but stop trying to touch a woman where you shouldn't. Not only does this reflect your sleazy attitude, but also that you are not there for a serious understanding, so please.

Pretending To Listen

There's a fine line between actually listening and feigning your interest in one's life, and if you want it to be serious rather than just a dalliance, you might as well try your best to listen. But don't worry, most girls may not be too hard on you; we are well aware of the fact that we might bore you, so maybe just change the topic if you feel like you are losing your attention from the conversation. 

Complimenting the Exterior Aspects

Girls know you are trying to flatter her, and she will always think you are being euphemistic when you say she looks beautiful, whether you meant it whole-heartedly or not. It also makes her feel like you are only dating her for the face. So go for compliments like "Your shoes match perfectly with your bag," or "I adore your stubbornness in food choices."

Zarin Rayhana is a self-aggrandizing ambivert who ponders over philosophical epiphanies during rainy evenings and waits for her crush to jump straight out of her favorite novel. Treat her with novel suggestions at [email protected]