Keeping a conversation alive or even giving subtle and random remarks during first dates can be tricky. With one wrong word, your date can be easily offended and an argument may ignite. You just placed a wrong or negative impression. You might as well kiss your date goodbye for good.
If you're a guy, it is better that you keep your witty remarks to yourself. Your witty remarks may sound sarcastic and annoy your date. Furthermore, it will sound disrespectful. There goes your clean impression.
Refrain from making comments about the other ladies that you see. Do not tell that their hips are wide or their boobs are big. To be safe, never say anything about the opposite sex especially about their physical appearance. Remember that for the night, your attention belongs to a single woman and that's the woman in front of you.
Do not divulge any information about your miserable life. As much as possible, do focus on all the good things in your life. Talk about your family but you don't have to spill the unnecessary details. You don't want your date to like you out of pity. You want to impress your date out of the good things about you. In addition, this is just the first date. Don't scare her with your lunatic background.
Another thing that you shouldn't say is your nasty habits. Do not tell her about your nasty nail-biting or nose-picking habits. Even if it's not your first date, don't ever talk about it.
Also refrain from complaining about your job. Sharing information about your abusive boss or your nasty office mate may turn her off. Basic details on your job such as your company, your tasks and your office place will suffice.
When it comes to ladies, there are also things that are off limits during the first date. Just like men, ladies should also refrain from looking at other men and making remarks. Focus and respect your date.
Ladies also tend to comment on how other ladies look. Don't do such. It will only tell your date how insecure you are. You lack confidence that you have no other business but to criticize other ladies.
There are instances where ladies tend to talk too much. Even though the topic is wholesome, talking about it too much is a bad thing. You have a big chance of boring your date to death. Encourage an interaction between the two of you.
When sharing details, be truthful at all times. Do not exaggerate details just to impress your date or make him interested. An honest fact is better remembered than a sensationalized lie.
Another big no-no when it comes to first dates and is applicable to both male and female are the ex-files. It's not nice to talk about them when the purpose of the meeting is to move on and meet new people.
Be careful in bringing out topics and saying things during the first date. Interact and communicate with your date in the most polite manner possible.