1) We all know how miserable it feels when we go on a first date, and it went wrong, sometimes it might just be a bad vibe, or a hunch, other times, they are clear signs that the intending relationship is a disaster from the onset. These are clear signs to look out for, on a first date.

2) They bring a friend along to the date with them. This is a bad move, bringing your friend on a first date, in a way signifies you can't make decisions on your own, since a date, is a personal, intimate experience, it's best you show up alone on the first date, subsequently you both can hang out with friends.

3) They don’t ask you a single question. The closest they get to asking you a question is upping their intonation at the end of saying, “We should do this again sometime?” which is probably a result of them doubting that should actually ever do this again.

4) They spend more time chatting with the bartender and chatting with other bar visitors than talking to you.

5) When politics comes up, they don’t really care one way or another...I find this rather vain.
As you walk in, you luckily spot them putting their wedding ring in their wallet.

6) During the appetizers, they ask if it’s OK for them to call mommy so you two can “meet.”...way too early, signs of desperation.

7) The date started two hours ago, and they keep insisting they’re “on their way,” which is way worse than just not showing up because if you sat around for even an hour and no one came, you would gather up the coconut shavings of your dignity and head home to wallow, but instead you’re trapped in almost-date limbo, waiting alone in a restaurant, sucking your gut in.

They’re judgmental about people who watch reality TV, and soap operas...
You jokingly, in a semi-off-handed-way, mention something your ex did, and they take your ex’s side.

9) They keep texting their “friend” about plans to meet up later.

10) It becomes clear they dated the waiter/bartender/someone who works in the establishment, and you are part of a complicated revenge plot to make said employee feel bad.

11) The date stylishly tries to force you to indulge in alcohol, like it is the reason for the date...a date is more about the communication, not what is consumed in the restaurant/bar.