Social Media First Date Dont's

We only get one chance to make a good first impression. There is no time we should strive more to make a good impression than on a first date. Some years back, the worst thing you could do on a first date was get too drunk or put out. But things have changed, Nowadays, with the advent of social media and instant messaging apps, the top first date pet peeves revolve around technology.

A lot of people in this social media crazed society miss out on being invited for second dates. This might be because of their bad social media etiquette. Most don’t even realise it because our generation considers most of these habits normal.

Here are the top social media related first date faux pas:

Never add your date on social media immediately

Do not ask to friend or follow someone on social media right after the first date. The whole point of going out with someone is to get to know them. When you add someone on social media too soon, you may misinterpret the things you see on his feed because you don’t really know him. You wouldn’t know that the woman he is hugging on his profile picture is his cousin.

Never add your date on social media immediately

Never Tweet Your Food

It is not unusual to see self-described foodies taking photos of their food for Instagram and Snapchat. This seemingly harmless pre-meal ritual might cost you a second date. Most people find it in bad taste to take pictures of food during the first date. Save your food photography for Sunday brunch with the girls or until you have been going out for a while.

Never Constantly Check Your phone

Having your phone on your hand during a first date is impolite. Unless you are waiting for an important call or text, you shouldn’t even have your phone on the table. If you do have to pick an important call or answer an important text, let your date know beforehand. You will not die if you don’t check your tweets for two hours. Keep your phone safely stowed away during the date.