10 Questions You Should Never Ask On a First Date

If you are planning a date and need some help not to fail it and not to say something wrong, here are common questions that should not be asked on the first date.

Do you want kids?

It is just the first date. Talking about his/her likes and dislikes is fine but discussing kids can be offensive. Directly asking this question on the first date can lead to pressure and complications. This question has all the potential to create a bad impression.

How many partners have you had?

This just makes a date uncomfortable, and she will think you are judgmental. If the girl/boy has had quite a few partners in the past, that’s not a reason to get the wrong idea. So again, this is certainly not the question to ask on a first date. At least wait a month to ask this question, and tread lightly when you ask it, be sure your partner is comfortable with you, or this might push her/him away.

 What is the most awkward thing you have ever done?

This is a personal question and more appropriate for a late-night talk when you are both slightly drunk and you won’t even remember what the other person had said in the morning. You need to have a certain level of intimacy in order to get a truthful answer about things like that out of a person.

Have you ever cheated?

Your date will most likely not even give a truthful response, to begin with. There is too much negative stigma about the whole concept of cheating. So getting someone to open up about this experience could be quite the challenge.

Don’t ask what he/she wants to talk about?

When a conversation dies down and an awkward silence fills the air. Do not fill it with asking what else your date wants to talk about. 

Phrases like that show that you’re bored and would much rather be doing something else at that moment. Instead, tell a joke or compliment them if you haven’t already. Make your date feel like you want to be there and are interested in spending time with them.

How do I look?

This is one of the silliest questions people ask. What should your date answer if for some reason you do not look perfectly. To lie, or to tell the truth and make you feel upset till the end of the date.

Are you religious?

Anyone passionate about religion and politics knows that they can lead to some very heated debates. There are so many differing opinions surrounding these topics that they usually turn the atmosphere very aggressive.

Escape political topics

Just save it for a later time or if you know beforehand that the two of you miraculously share the same political views, feel free to spend some time bonding over that.

Are you dating anyone else?

This question shows that you already want to be exclusive, and you definitely don’t want to be in second place. Although you will need to know this if you get serious, on a first date, you have to ignore that your date has other options. By asking this question, you’re just making yourself sound like someone who could be controlling in the future.

Don’t criticize your dates appearance

 This statement can come across as rude, even if you mean it to be a compliment.

Although appearance is an important aspect when finding your perfect match, it isn’t the most important thing. Appearance doesn’t determine if two people are going to get along romantically. If you don’t fancy them, be gracious and move on if their look isn’t up to your standards.