How To End a Bad Date
- September 8, 2009
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Hilary_White
If your date turns out to be everything you never wanted and more, follow these tips to end your outing effectively and tactfully.
You Will Need
- A first-date policy
- Grace
- Tact
- Honesty
Step 1: Have a policy
Have a dating policy. Meeting for a weekday lunch will provide a limited time frame and a safe, public location.
Step 2: Be graceful
Be graceful and keep up your end of the conversation, even if sparks aren’t flying.
You might actually make a friend of your bad date if you let go of any romantic expectations.
Step 3: Remain tactful
Remain tactful. Express disappointment without negativity. Say, “I’m having a good time but I was hoping we’d have more chemistry.” If your date seems nervous and awkward, tell them you’re feeling the same way and suggest ending the date.
Step 4: Be honest
Be honest at the end of a bad date and say why you don’t want to go out again. For instance, “You’re nice but we don’t have a lot in common.” Or, “You have interesting things to say but the conversation was more one-sided than I like.”
Take advantage of a lull in the conversation to end the date. Say that it seems you don’t have much to say to one another, thank them, and leave.
Step 5: Get up and leave
Get up and leave if a date is touchy-feely, rude, abusive, or drunk.
One in five high-school-age girls has been physically or sexually abused by a date.
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Comments (3)
Wish I saw this one a while ago - we've all been there. Nice job!
over 2 years ago by HeatherM
I wish I could say this didn't bring back memories!
over 2 years ago by BCipolla
Step Six (For the guys only): Turn your hat around and wear it like a man.
Step Seven (Guys only): Pull up your pants. They should be above your ass, not below.
about 1 year ago by MicAntCha
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