A date is "a form of romantic courtship typically between two individuals with the aim of assessing the other's suitability as a partner in an intimate relationship or as a spouse. The result of dating may at any time lead to friendship, any level of intimate relationship, marriage, or no relation".
Dating is fast becoming a norm in most society, although, there are some reservations and cautions that needed to be employed while embarking on a date.
Dating is not a necessity, as it is not compulsory for you to date or be in a relationship if you are not ready for marriage.

If you must date, the following are what you should avoid on your first date.

1) Avoid been carried away with your phone.
You went for a face to face discussion, so it's not an avenue to get busy operating your mobile phone. Operating your phone in the presence of your significant other will either signify a lack of respect or interest in what he or she is discussing with you. In order to avoid embarrassment, don't make your mobile phone a priority.

2) Shying away from eye contact.
Although, many African traditions raise children not to maintain an eye contact especially when talking to elders, but avoiding eye contact on a first date might rob you of the avenue to read the mind and words of the person you are on a date with.
Only a few people can say a different thing from what their facial expressions says. So maintaining an eye contact will give you an ample opportunity to decipher the person's intentions.

3) Don't ask unnecessary questions.
You need to avoid unnecessary and unintelligent questions such as how much do you earn? How many guy or girl have you dated? When last did you had Intimacy and with who did you had it with? These are unintelligent questions that shouldn't come up on a first date, if they must be asked, reserve them for some other times but it's preferably when you guys are already in a relationship.

4) Don't eat like a hungry hyena.
If you are hungry, endeavor to eat before leaving your house, don't go on a date and start eating like a hungry hyena, you will end up sending a wrong impression about yourself to your significant other. Let moderation be your watchword, after all, you have been eating in your house all these while before embarking on a date. Also avoid the temptation to place high and expensive orders on the menu, it says alot about you.

5) Avoid going on a date with your friends.
If you must go on a date with your friends, ensure you inform your date prior to the time, so that he or she can be prepared to host them if possible, better still be prepared to foot their bills.
This reminds me of a story I read of a guy who invited a girl for ..
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