UK Wedding News
24/07/2014
Bad table manners, poor cuisine and noisy eating are ruining many Britons' chances of a second date.
In fact, a new survey commissioned by match.com found that 86% of women would turn down a second date with a potential partner if they had poor table manners. Some 74% of men said the same of women, while 56% of singletons agreed that noisy eating is possibly the most annoying habit a fellow dining partner can have. However, the biggest cause of distress for 61% of women is when a man orders their food on their behalf.
It's not just how you eat though, but also what you eat. Taking a date to a fast food outlet for example, was said to be a bad idea by 23% of respondents, while a further 14% dismissed the idea of going for sushi. In contrast, 29% voted Italian as the best food choice for a first date. This was followed by Chinese (10%) and Tapas (6%). However, choosing something such as offal (26%), seafood (18%) or anything involving onion or garlic (16%) are considered a no-no.
Other bad habits that could potentially scupper a second date include someone using their smartphone throughout the meal. 35% of those polled said they would reject a follow-up date if their partner texted, while 33% said they would not be impressed if their date took photos of their food. The same amount would not go on a second date with a person if they made or answered a call. Updating social media accounts are also off-limits, with 45% admitting they would lose interest in a prospective partner if they took time out of the date to update their friends or followers.
Kate Taylor, relationship expert for match.com, said: "The pressure leading up to a first dinner date can build up as there are so many factors to think about – I even hear of some singles going as far as to avoid them altogether.
"This shouldn't be the case, as sharing a meal is one of the most important dating rituals we have and the experience of eating together gives you time to learn more about the other person.
"If you're worried about the conversation drying up, try doing something a bit different, like ordering something unusual or trying something new like a cookery course. This will give you a shared new experience and something to talk about – it's perfect for putting the spark into a date, whether it's the first or the 500th."
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Bad Manners Ruin Chances Of A Second Date
Bad table manners, poor cuisine and noisy eating are ruining many Britons' chances of a second date.
In fact, a new survey commissioned by match.com found that 86% of women would turn down a second date with a potential partner if they had poor table manners. Some 74% of men said the same of women, while 56% of singletons agreed that noisy eating is possibly the most annoying habit a fellow dining partner can have. However, the biggest cause of distress for 61% of women is when a man orders their food on their behalf.
It's not just how you eat though, but also what you eat. Taking a date to a fast food outlet for example, was said to be a bad idea by 23% of respondents, while a further 14% dismissed the idea of going for sushi. In contrast, 29% voted Italian as the best food choice for a first date. This was followed by Chinese (10%) and Tapas (6%). However, choosing something such as offal (26%), seafood (18%) or anything involving onion or garlic (16%) are considered a no-no.
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Other bad habits that could potentially scupper a second date include someone using their smartphone throughout the meal. 35% of those polled said they would reject a follow-up date if their partner texted, while 33% said they would not be impressed if their date took photos of their food. The same amount would not go on a second date with a person if they made or answered a call. Updating social media accounts are also off-limits, with 45% admitting they would lose interest in a prospective partner if they took time out of the date to update their friends or followers.
Kate Taylor, relationship expert for match.com, said: "The pressure leading up to a first dinner date can build up as there are so many factors to think about – I even hear of some singles going as far as to avoid them altogether.
"This shouldn't be the case, as sharing a meal is one of the most important dating rituals we have and the experience of eating together gives you time to learn more about the other person.
"If you're worried about the conversation drying up, try doing something a bit different, like ordering something unusual or trying something new like a cookery course. This will give you a shared new experience and something to talk about – it's perfect for putting the spark into a date, whether it's the first or the 500th."
(JP/CD)
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