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10 Things NOT to do on a First Date (told in Gifs)

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Claire Chong Student Contributor, University of Oregon
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Oregon chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

This guy you’ve been chatting up for the last week finally asked you out so of course you’re like 

But wait! Before you plan what you’re going to wear, here are the things you probably should not do:

 

1. Don’t only talk about yoursef. It’s good to have a back and forth conversation because he’s going to be like:

2. Don’t be too forward. Sex on the first date? Maybe not.

3. Don’t talk about your ex. At all. He doesn’t want to hear how you still can’t believe how things ended with your ex.

4. Don’t be too emotional. Some guys get turned off by overemotional girls.

5. Don’t overreact when he doesn’t like your favorite TV show. If he’s not willing to try watching it with you, hes probably not the guy for you.

6. If you’re going out for a drink, don’t get too intoxicated. No one wants to be that girl or date.

7. Don’t be stiff. It’s okay to be nervous, but don’t be overly nervous or awkward.

8. Don’t judge too hard. He’s human and humans make mistakes.

9. Don’t talk about marriage. It’s only your first date and you’re not there yet.

10. If the date wasn’t great, don’t end it weirdly. If he goes for a hug, just be nice about it.

Claire is a sophomore at the University of Oregon, majoring in advertising and film studies and minoring in multimedia. Originally from Singapore, Claire is from San Jose, California, and absolutely loves the Oregon lifestyle. She loves chai tea lattes, daydreaming, and playing scrabble.

Twitter: clairecchong