Top 10 Foods to Avoid on a First Date
So you’ve locked in that first date and you want the night to go well. It’s likely to be meal out with some drinks and chat, which means there’s plenty of room for a few awkward moments that could you be avoided if you know what to order. On the first date, you’re both taking notice of everything about each other, which includes what and how you eat. So for the best chance of first date success, take our indispensable guide of what foods to avoid on a first date if you want to graduate to a second one!
Curry
A good old curry might be the nation’s favourite cuisine, but better avoided as a first date destination. If you choose a Korma, or a Marsala, you’re going to look unadventurous. If you choose a more spicy option you could get more chilli than you bargained for. Nobody wants to watch their first date enduring a chill-induced episode, sweaty, red-faced and panting isn’t the look you’re going for on your first date. Well, at least not at the dinner table!
Spinach and Leafy Greens
The only way to be sure you’re date isn’t getting anything more than shiny white teeth when you smile. Avoid ordering leafy greens such as spinach, seaweed and even mint (mint tea and Mohitos) with will inevitably get lodged in your nashers.
Corn (sweetcorn and popcorn)
An unsuspecting one, but corn – whether it’s sweetcorn or corn on the cob – is just like those leafy greens. They get stuck in your teeth, and mess with your alluring smile. What’s worse is you know when they get stuck, and they are pretty uncomfortable. Which means you’re left with no other option but to pick at them from various corners of your mouth. It won’t be a good look, so just scratch it off your menu choice.
Salad
Any woman ordering a salad on their first date is likely to look self-conscious of her weight, and a little uptight. Guys like girls who can let loose, enjoy a good meal and are secure about their body. A man ordering a salad is likely to look either incredibly vain or incredibly poor, which won’t help attract their date.
Spare Ribs, Wings, Fajitas
Messy finger foods which have you licking your fingers, and using endless napkins to mop up the excess isn’t what most people want to watch. You might think it looks sexy, but most people can’t make that look work well. Assuming you know how to use them properly, stick with foods that require a knife and fork instead.
Crab/Lobster
The art of eating shellfish like crab or lobster is a highly skilled job that requires attention. It also requires a lot of effort that should probably be spent on your date rather than your extravagant food. You also run the risk of looking a bit feeble if you can’t crack those limbs open. It’s messy, and you’re likely to smell of fish and hot butter, which doesn’t stand you in good stead for the rest of the night.
Spaghetti and Noodles
It hardly needs any explanation as to why this is the primary date no-no. You just can’t look good eating spaghetti or noodles! The slurping and splashing of sauce isn’t what your date will want to be looking at across the table. Even if you’re a spaghetti-eating pro, that can successfully twirl in on your spoon, splashes are still unavoidable. If you cut it up, you just look like a kid! It’s simple, just avoid it!
Garlic
If you’re hoping for a close encounter at the end of the night, steer clear of the white bulb. It will leave you wreaking from 100 yards and in the running for a peck on the cheek at best. So avoid the garlic bread temptation, and be careful with garlic that may be lurking in Bruschetta, olives and other tasty starters.
Vanilla Ice Cream
Don’t get us wrong, there’s nothing wrong with vanilla ice cream. But chosen as a dessert on it’s own is just a bit plain, safe and well, just boring. If you want to give off the impression that you’re adventurous and interesting, make sure your scoops are on the side of a good hearty, rich, indulgent pud.
And last but not least…
Fizzy Drinks
It doesn’t matter what your views are on burping, you should reserve those corkers until you are more firmly fixed in a relationship. You don’t want to be trying to hold one in, or attempting the not-so subtle side of the mouth release, so, choose a drink without the fizz on your first date!
