1. Don’t Turn It Into an Interview I used to show up with a mental checklist. ‘Where do you see yourself in 5 years?’ is for a job interview, not a cocktail bar. When you grill him, the spark dies instantly. Keep it flowing, not interrogating.
2. The ‘Ex’ Talk is Off Limits It doesn’t matter how much of a villain your ex was. Bringing him up on a first date sends one message: ‘I’m not over it.’ Keep the past in the past, at least for the first two hours.
3. Checking Your Phone Every 5 Minutes Nothing kills a connection faster than the blue light of a smartphone. Even if the date is boring, stay present. If you’re looking at your screen, you’re telling him he’s not worth your time.
