Art, obsession, and identity
Double dates can be fun, but only when both couples have been dating for a while. In such a scenario, you won't really have the chance to get to know each other.
Taking your clothes off on your first date may be okay for you, but it may not be for your date. Plus, swimming, and indeed being in the water, is not for everyone.
If you've ever been hit during a paintball game, you know how painful it can be. Your date might just not expect to come out of a first date with a few bruises...
We get it: you're environmentally conscious and take great pleasure in doing your bit for the planet. But don't expect your date will share the same enthusiasm for this date idea.
There are plenty of opportunities for you to channel your inner activist. A first date is not one of them.
This is a bit awkward. For everyone. Just don't do it.
It's all very well that you like to be in contact with nature, but some people don't share the same passion for bugs and canned food. Also, if it involves staying overnight, not everyone is up for that on a first date.
This one can even be offensive if it goes against your date's religious beliefs. So, tread carefully.
This is not acceptable. And even less acceptable is to go shopping while you're at the mall.
Come on, make an effort! Not only is this lazy, it may also be uncomfortable for your date. After all, you don't know each other that well, right?
You may be an adrenaline junkie, but that doesn't mean your date will share the same passion for such activities.
Unless you want to risk throwing up on your date's lap, this is a pretty bad idea.
Getting semi naked on a first date? Not such a good idea. But how about a stroll on a cold windy beach in the winter? Well, most people would probably pass on that as well.
Zoos can be fun...when you have children. It's also a polarizing place; some people are cool with them, while others not so much.
This one is a bit of a gamble. It can go well if the person is into art or whatever exhibition you're going to, but it can go horribly wrong, too, if your date really isn't into it.
There is a cool retro feel to it, but what if your date really gets into a game and you end up having to just stand there and watch? Or even consoling him/her after defeat?
This is also a risky move. Especially if you're a big fan of the artist(s) and he/she is not. One person having a great time and the other trying to survive sound torture is no fun.
Do you really want to be competing for attention on this person's birthday? It's not personal, but you probably won't be able to have a decent conversation since there will be way too many distractions.
This type of thing is best saved for when you're in a relationship. There will likely be friends and family there, and you don't want to be spending the day listening to the same questions, e.g. "So, how did you two meet?"
This requires a degree of confidence in the person you're with, as well as actually being open to taking on the challenge (if you're new to it). There is a degree of risk in this, and people can actually get hurt. It just isn't for everyone.
"Hey, put on your best black outfit, we're going to a funeral!" How sad would that be?
Unless you're really into feeding the ducks, a date at a park may end up being somewhat awkward and without a clear direction.
This may have mixed results, and again you may find that a drink can help calm those first date nerves. Still, you may end up drinking more than expected, or vice versa. We're not even going to mention the possible repercussions of this...
Unless both of you support the same team, and actually are very much interested in watching the game, this is a bad idea. Even so, you won't really get the chance to chat with your date.
According to a recent poll conducted in the UK, where 11,000 responses were considered, taking your date to McDonald's is one of the worst things you can do.
This used to be a good idea...decades ago. Think about it: how much will you get to know each other by sitting in a dark room watching a movie in silence, really?
If you were to take advice from rom-coms, you'd probably end up taking your date to the movies or a fancy dinner. But if you think either of these are okay, think again. A first date should be simple, casual, and fun. There really isn't a need to overinvest in the location or activity you're both doing. Still, if you're not sure whether an idea is good or not, in this gallery you'll most likely find the answer to that question.
Click through and get to know the worst places for a first date.
A first date doesn't have to be an elaborate affair. The idea is to keep it simple and casual. Sitting at a restaurant for at least an hour (though usually more) may be too much of a commitment for some people.
"Sorry, what?" That's how about half the conversation between you two will go. Going clubbing on a first date is not a great idea. Unless, of course, you don't intend to talk at all.
Don't choose these places for a first date
Some might sound like good ideas, but they're simply not
LIFESTYLE Dating
If you were to take advice from rom-coms, you'd probably end up taking your date to the movies or a fancy dinner. But if you think either of these are okay, think again. A first date should be simple, casual, and fun. There really isn't a need to overinvest in the location or activity you're both doing. Still, if you're not sure whether an idea is good or not, in this gallery you'll most likely find the answer to that question.
Click through and get to know the worst places for a first date.