Does the way someone eats actually matter to you on a date?

[Siajanua2027]

[NathanDavis]

I am not a fan of some things, that's for sure... but I don't mind it much as long as it's not crazy gross

my older brother can be a troglodyte sometimes, with some things... so I am just used to these things, lmao

the one thing though... people who are rude to waiters, and staff and all of that, people who think that it's just best to ruin a date if they don't get what they want... I could just walk out right there and then but... it sure is the last date, if that happens, lol

[FunkyMonkee]

Not a great deal but, the last date I was on, while we were eating, she had a very long strand of onion (about 8" long) hanging from the corner of her mouth for several minutes as she kept talking. She also burped out load a few times and didn't even cover her mouth, excuse herself for it or turn her head away from the pizza sitting between us.

[JamesRandiDebates]

But how was the BJ after?

[FunkyMonkee]

@JamesRandiDebates There wasn't one. Besides, I'm not really interested in them.

[AI Opinion]

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Yes, it matters a bit. If they’re rude to staff, chew with their mouth open, talk with food flying around, or eat like they’re speed-running a challenge, it’s a red flag.

But someone enjoying their food, being messy with wings or burgers? That’s kinda cute and human, not a dealbreaker.

[AviatorTom]

It can matter, but it depends. If someone eats like a total pig, eating with their hands, smearing food all over the place while stuffing their face... I'm pretty sure their date would not be impressed.

[browsingthroughthe]

This is my worst fear especially lol in a woman ♀️👠

[Finchie40]

Not really , unless they were eating loud with there
Mouth opened and spitting food as they were talking then maybe , but I never experienced that with a girl I was on a date with , And if she didn’t eat that way I would probably laugh and make a joke about it , but I wouldn’t hate her for it

[MrOracle]

It would have to be fairly extreme for it to be a problem, and I don't think I have ever had a date where this was an issue. I've only known a couple of people (adults, at least) who had eating habits bad enough to be a problem.

In my experience, people who are rude or entitled at the table are a more common problem, both in restaurants and at home. I have had that problem on dates before.

[OlderAndWiser]

Yes. In fact, i always suggested dinner at a nice restaurant for a first date because it allowed me to observe her manners, see how she treats wait staff, and whether she otherwise conducts herself like a lady.

[Anonymous]

Regardless of dating, I find many guys I meet eating with an open mouth. That is quite ew!. It does not give a true age of that person, but at least I get to know something about them in that particular part.. where they might be someone tending to ignore details and might have an issue with being considerate.
So I learnt to take it as an alarm rather than directly a judgement.

Otherwise, it is poor manners if you ask me in concept. And oddly enough.. some of those people would not eat with that open mouth in a formal setting or where their reputation could be harmed.
Yuck, immature, childish, not raised well, and inconsiderate are ways to generally describe that and is how I see it.

[Karrimurray]

As a girl, honestly, yes, a little. I’m not expecting perfect table manners, but the way someone eats can tell you a lot about their comfort, consideration, and basic manners. If he’s chewing with his mouth open, making loud noises, or eating like he’s in a race, I’m definitely going to notice. But if he’s just a little nervous or messy because he’s enjoying the food, that’s different. I’m more interested in how he treats me during the date than whether he eats perfectly.

[Billlewis]

Not really, but I'll tell you what does matter: that she doesn't take an inordinate amount of time to decide what she wants. My ex, whom I was with for 14 years, did that at a steakhouse, took half an hour to figure out what she wanted, and I picked our food up and brought it back from then on.

[Screenwriter]

It's good to have decent general manners. Wipe your mouth, excuse yourself for burping, don't stuff food in your mouth or talk with your mouth full, or treat servers badly. No elbows on the table.

Nothing wrong with sending food back or wine back if it's not to your taste, but get something else... Tip 15-20%. Good manners are reflexive of good upbringing and caring about who you're with and behavinig well in public.

[molonski2]

OMG absolutely it does , there is little more important than , table manners , speech , you are going to learn a great deal about a person. If they don't understand basic manners , which implement to use , not to crew with their mouth open , not to speak while chewing , nother more disgusting than people who have no idea , they need finishing school.

[Clara4567]

Yes, it does. It’s not about being pretentious or judging someone's tastes, but basic table manners and dining etiquette show awareness and consideration for the person you're with. It affects the atmosphere of the date and just makes the experience much more enjoyable when you're on the same page.

[MissSunshine2]

OMG Yes!!! I hate slurping, sucking and smacking noises and those grunts and moans people make when they're eating.

[Annie12509]

Yes and no. I wouldn't judge him too much on it but it might give me the ick if he is really messy or eats it in a gross way

[thund3rlight]

If they're all gross, then I'd mind (spitting, burping, farting while eating etc)
Trust me, I've heard some crazy stories from my friends lol

[Drumlin2001]

Yeah. If things work out you'll be watching them do that for years. If it grosses you out it's a problem

[BonbonEmpress]

I do find it annoying when someone continuously opens their mouth chewing

[thegreenyogi]

Yes it does to me. You can understand a lot about a person just by observing his eating habits.

[zagor]

Never mind a date, a friend of my brother used to embarrass everyone at the table by eating like a yard shredder; pieces of food flying everywhere.

[sage2021]

Oh yes!! One thing that I just cannot tolerate it someone who licks their fingers and hands after eating something like fried chicken. OMG that's gross!! 🤮

[dragoblack]

As long as she isn't snorting like a hog when eating, gorging herself like it's the first thing she had to eat in a week, chewing with her mouth open, or trying to talk while eating... I'm good.

[Laulenke]

My biggest pet peeve is a person that holds their silverware and shovels their food in their mouth and eats very fast like it’s their last meal for a year and very little conversation

[exitseven]

Not too much. I am not real picky on table manners.

[Smileygirl2000]

🤣🤣 um if they chew with their mouth open and smacks yes

[XPen_DragonX]

As long as it's not exseively rude or gross, then no.

[Alex-Snow]

To some extent yes. If they eat like a slob and have no manners it would be a turn off

[loveslongnails]

It`s all part of how someone carries themselves. As far as that goes, everything matters.

[Anonymous]

Unless they eat like an absolute f***ing toddler, then no. I'm not highfalutin, i don't expect her to be either.

[browsingthroughthe]

A polite water who wipes with a napkin / serviette etc etc

[browsingthroughthe]

A polite eater goddamn typo

[RavVid]

If they are eating pizza by feel it does.

[Sickworld]

It shows the person’s class

[LiamJHayden]

Well it can if she eats like a barbarian.

[shortster]

Somewhat, but generally not.

[Anonymous]

It's important, of course. nyea

[andreamelissa]

Yes definitely

[Eempriyanka]

I hate men eating

[fish5505_87]

Maybe, usually not.

[radiomechanic]

Nope

[berkayyy]

Heyyy😃

[ZarektheVos]

Yeah if they smack