Is is bad/rude or weird to mention that you have another date lined up to someone who you went on a first date with?

[Skye07]

I'm trying out online dating and don't quite know what the correct "protocol" is when talking to guys online. I went on a first date with guy 1 this week, but I also have other dates lined up with other people on the app. I have a date with guy 2 in a few days. Guy number 1 has been texting me asking what I've got going that said day. would it be weird to say that I've got a date with another dude? Is that open and honest or offensive and unnecessary?

[slatyb]

Don't waste time chatting. Go meet them for coffee.

You doing have to explain yourself. If you say "sorry, I can't" he should accept that and not pry.

[HighValue]

At least that way he would know to move on and find someone else.

[Skye07]

But we only had one date. and the date I'm going to have is also just a first date. Is it strange to go on multiple first dates at a time?

[HighValue]

If you go on a date with someone else after him, then you shouldn't expect him to go on a second date. It shows you aren't interested in him by still pursuing someone else. If you were, you'd cancel the other date.

[Billlewis]

Yes, ma'am, I just started following you and I'd like to invite you to follow me as well, if you want. Thank you very much.

[Skye07]

I feel like it takes more than 1 date with someone to decide whether you like them or not. I enjoyed my time with the first guy but I don't know him well enough to shoot down other guys who want to go on a date with me.

[HighValue]

1 at a time is best to get to know someone. Dividing efforts makes it worse.
Either way, be honest and up front. Dishonesty ruins any possibility of a successful relationship.

[Billlewis]

No, not at all, and if you told me that, I'd ask you to let me pay for all of your remaining dates.

[spartan55]

Or, just a transparent attempt to make him jealous. Very lame. Just say you have plans.

[HappyWoman34]

It’s generally not appropriate.

[Anonymous]

Yes, that is rude.