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FIRST DATE DEAL BREAKERS

 

What will screw up your chances with Mr. or Ms. Right? A male and a female Marie Claire columnist each weigh in.

 

He Said:

 

1. Conducting an interview. Yes, there are the standard "get to know you" questions, but if it feels more like a quiz than a date, who's going to sign up for another? Ask insightful questions and listen to the answers.

 

2. Complaining. Even a disaster date can be fun. Okay, no -- not if you end up tied up in the trunk of a car -- but even if everything goes wrong, dates are supposed to be fun. Banish bad vibes and be in the moment.

 

3. Being constantly distracted. If you're checking your phone, e-mail and texts while on a date -- you're not even present. No one, male or female, likes to come only after everyone else in your world.

 

4. Rudeness. Being rude to others is ... well ... just plain rude! Just because you're sweet to your dates doesn't mean the waiter, the cab driver, etc deserve your venom. Be considerate, the end.

 

She Said:

 

1. Cheapness. There's a difference between being cheap and being frugal. If you wanna pay, then pay -- skip the sighs and foot the bill. If you wanna split the check, split it-- but the minute you whip out your calculator -- BUZZER SOUND -- Good night!

 

2. Putting yourself down. A little self-depreciating humor is lovely -- but we have no interest in your flaws, insecurities, and problems with your mom. We're bound to find those things out in any relationship, no need to advertise up-front.

3. Bad breath. Invest in a lifetime supply of mints and a good dentist. We do. If kiss one is funky, no one is going to stick around to see how it is in the morning.

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FIRST DATE DEAL BREAKERS

 

What will screw up your chances with Mr. or Ms. Right? A male and a female Marie Claire columnist each weigh in.

 

He Said:

 

1. Conducting an interview. Yes, there are the standard "get to know you" questions, but if it feels more like a quiz than a date, who's going to sign up for another? Ask insightful questions and listen to the answers.

 

2. Complaining. Even a disaster date can be fun. Okay, no -- not if you end up tied up in the trunk of a car -- but even if everything goes wrong, dates are supposed to be fun. Banish bad vibes and be in the moment.

 

3. Being constantly distracted. If you're checking your phone, e-mail and texts while on a date -- you're not even present. No one, male or female, likes to come only after everyone else in your world.

 

4. Rudeness. Being rude to others is ... well ... just plain rude! Just because you're sweet to your dates doesn't mean the waiter, the cab driver, etc deserve your venom. Be considerate, the end.

 

She Said:

 

1. Cheapness. There's a difference between being cheap and being frugal. If you wanna pay, then pay -- skip the sighs and foot the bill. If you wanna split the check, split it-- but the minute you whip out your calculator -- BUZZER SOUND -- Good night!

 

2. Putting yourself down. A little self-depreciating humor is lovely -- but we have no interest in your flaws, insecurities, and problems with your mom. We're bound to find those things out in any relationship, no need to advertise up-front.

3. Bad breath. Invest in a lifetime supply of mints and a good dentist. We do. If kiss one is funky, no one is going to stick around to see how it is in the morning.