Which foods should be avoided on the first date?

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Is there any food you don't particularly eat on the first date?

DaveJord · Accepted Answer

Yeah, whatever the most expensive thing on the menu is... if you're on date with guy as the women do not go with the most expensive item on the menu... don't go with the cheapest either... try to get something in the middle.

You buy the most expensive thing, and guys will think you are pretty self-centered, or high maintenance... you by the cheapest thing then they will think you are simple or playing hard to get. The same is true to for the man, if he goes with the most expensive thing, then the women may think he is trying too hard to impress her, if goes with he cheapest thing, then she will think he is a cheapskate.

Other than take stay away from messy foods, or finger foods... it's just not classy.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Gotta agree with  on this. "If you already avoided certain food on a date, then don't go in the first place". It's people with their weird ass rules that make dating a shitstorm.

sweet-chocolate · Accepted Answer

Nothing. If you want something, get it. But I despise dates where we meet in a restaurant, it's just too "aaarghhhh" yo so I'm used to going on fun dates. I once went on a date with this one guy and for our first date, he took me skydiving and then afterward to a nice restaurant to get food, He got himself the most expensive wine on the menu and I got myself a bottle of water & some wings and I ate with my hands. He covered the bill and never questioned me about my choices. He wasn't showing off and I wasn't being cheap. It's just what we both felt like having at the time.

Soo get whatever you want lol. There's no right time to get certain food and when not to😅

Cynicaldreamer · Accepted Answer

There are several factors I consider, mostly who is paying. If I'm paying for my own meal? Nothing, lol. If I'm paying for it, I'm going to eat what I want if it's something I'm craving!

And before anyone says, "You don't want bad breath if he kisses you..."

First of all, I rarely, if ever kiss someone I barely know on the first date so that's not an issue. Second, that's what breath mints are for: put some in your purse or pocket!

Now if the guy pays, my rule is this: don't buy anything too expensive! Honestly that should be the case for anytime you eat out and someone else pays! That's just common courtesy.

Pinay_ako · Answer

😂 don’t take your first date to an exotic restaurant. They might have IBS or lactose intolerance, you might have to cut the date short. So keep it simple and light. Think of Ben Stiller restaurant scene on Along Came Polly 🤣

AmandaYVR · Answer

Things that smell strongly like garlic, certain spices.  But I wouldn't eat anything heavy. I'd keep it light, just to the point of no longer being hungry, but not more than that.

jennifer_bloom · Answer

Foods that might make you smell like asparagus and men should avoid coffee if it makes their mouth smell bad.

petitedollbabee · Answer

I avoid food in general on the first date. No point spending money on food when most first dates are a waste of time. I stick to drinks like a coffee or meeting at a bar for the first date. Food is for the second date.

BlueScorpio · Answer

Um nothing? Unless you're allergic to certain foods. The only thing I avoid is foods I don't like. But you shouldn't avoid a food cause you think your date will judge you over it or you feel insecure about what you like to eat. if they do make negative comment or suggestions over it, then they aren't worth going on a second date with at all.

Rosexøxø · Answer

The gaseous ones and the ones with the most laxatives.

Whatever you do, you must restrain yourself from drinking the prune juice. It’s my favorite too, but we must restrain,

so we don’t strain in flood pains 💩, while we lose our “dating pool gains.” 💪

Let that be a lesson to ya ☝️😌

Summeroflove · Answer

Not that I can really think of. Maybe if it was something super out there that the other person wouldn’t like.  But. Hey if it’s just your food. Then it doesn’t matter.

Chazmatazz269 · Answer

When i was dating, i specifically went for extremely tasty and messy foods.  I expect it’s built upon similar reasoning to that of “Hot Ones”. Likely why i’m such a huge fan!

AviatorTom · Answer

On the first date, you should avoid any foods that you're allergic to, any foods that give you bad breath, and any foods that would cause you to belch or burp.

sage2021 · Answer

🍝 Spaghetti  It's very messy and embarrassing to get the pasta in your mouth without getting it all over your face.

CallmeTheKnight · Answer

Expensive foods. A first date is what you make of it, but if anyone goes for the most expensive thing on the menu, call it off. They're not considerate of you at all.

DeeDeeDeVour · Answer

Just avoid those that'll cause discomfort, bad breath, belching & farting.

Pleaznhim4me · Answer

Seafood, beans and asparagus. I avoid those on all dates.

Apple1996 · Answer

Best not to do a food date at first. That's something for later on

melanieeeB · Answer

If you already avoided certain food on a date, then don't go in the first place lol

HippieVeganJewslim · Answer

I think garlic or durian. They are quite smelly! Coffee also sometimes.  Food that goes against the other person’s culture/faith/stance should be avoided as well.

Brandi555 · Answer

Anything smelly or messy. Don’t get a big bowl of spaghetti. Slopping it all over. Lol.

TroyDT2 · Answer

None. I want to get to know her with all her quirks, not waste my time hanging out with a false, best-behavior facade.

TonightYouu · Answer

Ribs  chili fries  nachos  Blooming onion  Any finger foods really (chicken strips and quesadillas being the obvious exceptions)

Chelsdope0 · Answer

Anything messy and saucy. Also things that may upset your stomach

Fireguy17 · Answer

Taco bell. Anything that may get all over your shirt, messy foods that you eat with your hands.

Iron_Man · Answer

I’ll eat anything but I guess the old expression would be beans

maximumpower · Answer

ALL foods. I can't think of many more things more unattractive than watching someone eat - or try to talk while doing so.

AddylynnNightingale · Answer

Things that get stuck between your teeth.

nawtee_me · Answer

Nothing at all is off limits. If she can put up with me then she is a keeper. If we are getting to know one another then why put it off?

BJP21 · Answer

A full course dinner. Save that for the romantic date.

OddBeMe · Answer

Italian usually. Noodles, definite nope. Sauce, spillage.

ZenJen444 · Answer

Anything with garlic that makes your breath smell or sushi. I love sushi tho

Avatar74 · Answer

Garlic based foods, Onion based foods, Curry

Gooddaze · Answer

Chili, Wings. Anything messy or that will cause bad gas.

Anonymous · Answer

Anything stinky or that will make you need to poop (greasy food)

Agape93 · Answer

Garlic, onions and hot peppers

ArrowheadSW · Answer

Any foods that will give you gas... LOL

Bethany22 · Answer

Anything that's messy

jshm2 · Answer

All. You're there for a date, not a meal.

exitseven · Answer

Anything that would make me gassy.

Steamnir · Answer

Girl eat what u want and enjoy the momt

Blackcupcake · Answer

nah… I don’t follow any rules like that

heyzeuspiece · Answer

Extra expensive things, messy stuff

Tina19 · Answer

Something which can upset my tummy

Coden7 · Answer

Something with less chewing

TacosRAwesome · Answer

Food you can't eat somewhat elegantly.

Sparkie460 · Answer

Garlic, onions, beans and spicy foods

boobliker · Answer

any thing that smells to much

legalboxers · Answer

onions.. broccoli

Aiko_E_Lara · Answer

Maybe something garlicky or oniony.

SpaceGalaxy · Answer

Onions, Garlic

MONKSKIN1 · Answer

Wouldn’t dream of eating on a first date

SEL195 · Answer

Spaghetti and ribs

oscaramy1060 · Answer

Any food that is 40.00 per plate

Anonymous · Answer

Anything with onions and garlic

art84 · Answer

Indian food

JPresidente · Answer

Pizza.

scott04sa22 · Answer

Mexican foods

User3191989 · Answer

No not really

whiskeyontherocks · Answer

Nothing

Cubus · Answer

Hamburgers

mohammed93alaa · Answer

All the food

JamesRandiDebates · Answer

Garlic

berwise13 · Answer

Beans and franks

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