Top 10 first date faux pas

Zynks · 14-03-2009 12:40pm #1

Funny article at the Telegraph today

This is the summary:

1. Clicking fingers at the waiter

2. Adding salt to the meal before tasting it

3. Getting drunk

4. Licking the plate clean

5. Burping

6. Picking teeth with fingers

7. Licking the knife

8. Slurping soup

9. Talking about sex or bodily functions

10. Not leaving a tip

In the same article there is an interesting comment:

Almost half of adults hated someone picking their teeth with their finger nails instead of using the toothpicks provided

Now, that is where it gets interesting for me... I was brought up abroad and toothpicks are my tool of choice to deal with pieces of meat stuck between my teeth. But apaprently Irish people have an issue with them, so at restaurants you see people using their nails instead and that is a rather common view, very nice....

So, can anyone explain what is the big issue with toothpicks?

Poor Uncle Tom · 14-03-2009 12:47pm

Zynks you have issues...

SoWatchaWant · 14-03-2009 12:50pm

I can imagine my friend doing all of those things on a date

Sea Sharp · 14-03-2009 12:56pm

hmm, I'm gonna do every single one of them on my next first date to see does it work. It'll throw in a few farts aswell for good measure and blame the other person each time.

HarryPalmer · 14-03-2009 1:08pm

GaNjaHaN wrote: »

It'll throw in a few farts aswell for good measure and blame the other person each time.

Good stuff. A touch of class.

star-pants · 14-03-2009 1:28pm

Some of those would be faux pas anyway.

I would suggest don't eat a massive salad or spaghetti or buffalo wings on a first date. All of the above are not delicate to eat.

thebigcheese22 · 14-03-2009 2:44pm

Yeah on a first date with this one, I thought her younger sister was her older sister...oh the embarassment

WoollyRedHat · 14-03-2009 2:48pm

star-pants wrote: »

Some of those would be faux pas anyway.

I would suggest don't eat a massive salad or spaghetti or buffalo wings on a first date. All of the above are not delicate to eat.

I was hoping to have a "Lady and the tramp" Moment though.

bambera · 14-03-2009 3:07pm

2. Adding salt to the meal before tasting it

But what if you know that the meal your about to eat needs salt as youve had it lots of other times and always put salt on it?

You just supposed to eat a bite even though you know it's not going to taste nice without salt just cause the person opposite you will think you're a dirty lillte hoe if you don't?

SeekUp · 14-03-2009 3:51pm

I think this explains it all.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihfieZBWT_E

Zynks · 14-03-2009 10:27pm

Poor Uncle Tom wrote: »

Zynks you have issues...

You hurt my feelings!

Firetrap · 14-03-2009 10:30pm

Lying about your age/weight/appearance before going on a blind date. :eek:

artnotort · 14-03-2009 10:32pm

i went of a first date recently where he said "this rounds on you yeah cause i hate bringing girls out and paying for things" "i wont make you my girlfriend yet but we'll see" (first date) and then told me i had eyes like bonnie tyler. success

Aidric · 14-03-2009 10:33pm

Asking for your money back.

alexandros · 14-03-2009 10:43pm

Zynks wrote: »

So, can anyone explain what is the big issue with toothpicks?

Is the thread about date faux pas or you issue with other peoples issues with toothpicks?

Zynks · 14-03-2009 10:47pm

alexander.t wrote: »

Is the thread about date faux pas or you issue with other peoples issues with toothpicks?

I was laughing at the article and asked the missus what was the background of the Irish issue with toothpicks. She couldn't explain and suggested I posted the question in boards. I thought it would be good to tell the background since it is a good article anyway. I didn't mean to confused anyone... would you prefer if I split it into two posts?

Thomas_S_Hunterson · 15-03-2009 12:56am

bambera wrote: »

2. Adding salt to the meal before tasting it

But what if you know that the meal your about to eat needs salt as youve had it lots of other times and always put salt on it?

You just supposed to eat a bite even though you know it's not going to taste nice without salt just cause the person opposite you will think you're a dirty lillte hoe if you don't?

You should give the chef the benefit of the doubt.

It's a lot easier to add salt if required than to remove it if you go overboard.

pikachucheeks · 15-03-2009 1:04am

I know point seven mentioned licking your knife, but I think the article would have been better to say bad command of a knife and fork in general is a big no-no!

It would put me off right away, anyway!

AlmightyCushion · 15-03-2009 1:14am

Soiling yourself is a major no-no. Learned that one the hard way.

pikachucheeks · 15-03-2009 1:24am

AlmightyCushion wrote: »

Soiling yourself is a major no-no. Learned that one the hard way.

Hahahahah
Excellent!

dr.bollocko · 15-03-2009 1:32am

AlmightyCushion wrote: »

Soiling yourself is a major no-no. Learned that one the hard way.

These might help...

Trouser_Press · 15-03-2009 1:33am

AlmightyCushion wrote: »

Soiling yourself is a major no-no. Learned that one the hard way.

Out of interest, was it a number one or two?

AlmightyCushion · 15-03-2009 1:42am

Trouser_Press wrote: »

Out of interest, was it a number one or two?

Number two and a messy, dribly one at that. For some reason she really wasn't impressed when I tried to blame the smell on her when the waiter asked about it.

qz · 15-03-2009 1:51am

AlmightyCushion wrote: »

Number two and a messy, dribly one at that. For some reason she really wasn't impressed when I tried to blame the smell on her when the waiter asked about it.

Should have blamed it on the waiter maybe mate :pac:

passive · 15-03-2009 1:51am

AlmightyCushion wrote: »

Soiling yourself is a major no-no. Learned that one the hard way.

OH MY GOD, SOMEBODY PUT SHIT IN MY PANTS!!!

Bobeagleburger · 15-03-2009 1:54am

Scratching the balls is probably out of the question on a first date.

It's a bad habit of mine.

That's one of the great things about the internet, you can be posting away while scratching your nads or picking a bit of sweetcorn out of your arse and nobody knows any different !

Butterfly baby · 15-03-2009 2:04am

Zynks wrote: »

So, can anyone explain what is the big issue with toothpicks?

To be honest wether you use a toothpick or your fingernails to pick your teeth in front of a date (that you're not in a relationship with and has no previous knowledge of your habits) would be pretty vile, neither option would be getting you a second date IMO.

Latchy · 15-03-2009 2:10am

Originally Posted by Zynks

So, can anyone explain what is the big issue with toothpicks?

I thought everybody just flossed at the table after a meal

yellowcurl · 15-03-2009 2:45am

Clicking fingers at the waiter is such a no no for me. How rude can you get?

Also, commenting on people in a derogatory manner is out. Double out when they are within earshot.

Oh, and people who just continue to text on their mobile phone every few minutes while you're talking.

Professey Chin · 15-03-2009 4:21am

11, Putting your shlong on the table and asking does it need seasoning
Trust me. Maaaaasive no no

idontknowmyname · 15-03-2009 11:23pm

Yep I did the drunk one recently then can add my own to that list (and this was all on the same night with the same guy!!- poor thing!)

1. don't wear shoes that are too big for you
2. don't kick off said shoes in the middle of city centre and walk in your tights cause you're so drunk you can't walk in them!

no...no...no...and he still agreed to go out with me after....score!

you*ess*bee · 16-03-2009 7:08pm

Picking your nose and wiping it under the table. Last date. No kiss goodnight.

Professey Chin · 16-03-2009 7:21pm

you*ess*bee wrote: »

Picking your nose and wiping it under the table. Last date. No kiss goodnight.

Well I was gonna flick it at you but that seemed rude

buynow · 16-03-2009 7:40pm

Sean_K wrote: »

You should give the chef the benefit of the doubt.

It's a lot easier to add salt if required than to remove it if you go overboard.

Adding salt before eating it is giving the chef the benefit of the doubt, if it comes out of the kitchen salted to my taste, they are making it wrong.

Abi · 16-03-2009 7:45pm

Ultimate Chin wrote: »

11, Putting your shlong on the table and asking if she'd like some squirty cream for her cheese-cake

^^ That one mightnt go down well either

K4t · 16-03-2009 8:31pm

Abigayle wrote: »

^^ That one mightnt go down well either

That was the problem :pac:

adagio · 16-03-2009 8:41pm

Texting....texting...texting!
Regardless of the explanation - if on the first date your date produces their phone and start to text..... take a deep breath..... say (when they are finished texting) 'thanks for you time, I know you are busy and I'll be in touch via text.'
Pay your portion of the bill and leave.
People who text during dates, especially first dates are assholes!
Nuff said!

aoibhebree · 16-03-2009 8:47pm

On a first date, couldn't you just order something that isn't going to get wedged between your teeth, thus negating the need for fingernails/toothpicks? Or you could just go to the loo and at least do it in privacy!

What really puts me off is a guy ordering a really girly dessert, like strawberry caramel cheesecake or something. Weird I know ...

K4t · 16-03-2009 8:51pm

aoibhebree wrote: »

What really puts me off is a guy ordering a really girly dessert, like strawberry caramel cheesecake or something. Weird I know ...

Only if he asks you can he eat it off your chest.

RoxyHart · 16-03-2009 10:00pm

Pulling the whole "wine connisseur" thing, then after sending back two or three bottles that weren't "suitable", hogging the bottle and proceeding to get so hammered they snort food / saliva / mixture of both out of their noses, whilst lauging hysterically at their own "jokes" so loudly you wish there was a mute button on their forehead (the foregoing based on actual events)....ah the good ol' days!!

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