First datesare rarely perfect.
Ahead, seven barkeeps on thebiggest mistakes theyve seen people make on dates.
Just ask Richmond, Virginia-based bartender and TikTokerKatie Stuart, who has witnessed the cringey habit firsthand.
I looked at the date, and I was like, Hi, Im Katie.
And she told me her name and that she didnt want wine.
She wanted a beer because were a beer place.
I always side with [the] person who says they dont want another, says the expert.
The [second] regular was like, Oh, my God.
How was your date yesterday?
Wasnt it your first date with that girl?
Once, a date got so bad the staff had to physically separate the couple.
Its not a good look on [you] for sure, she says.
I said, Youre five shots deep and your date just got here.
Are you going to even remember who she is?
in front of both of them, Stuart says.
Consider this your reminder to turn off the first-date flirting when talking to the bar staff, folks.
When the night was over, his card was declined.
Ultimately, his date had to pay for his drinks andhis ride home.
Thats strike one, two, and three, all in one go.
