10 Dating Red Flags To Notice When Meeting Someone New

Meeting someone new is always a bit awkward and first dates are difficult to navigate. We all get a bit too shy, or try to put our best foot forward but end up saying something stupid. There are certain faux pas that you have to be ready for certain things you could let slide on the first date. But at the same time there are some red flags you should really pay attention to when you meet someone new – they can tell you a lot about this person you barely know.

1. Hygiene
Does their breath smell fresh? Do they have any weird body odors? Are their fingernails all clean and tidy? Trust me, a person who stinks and has dirty fingernails on the first date (a time we’re all trying to look our best) is not someone you want to get to know better. They’re probably a mess.

2. No Manners
Notice if they offer to open the door for you, do they let you order first, are they polite to both you and the waiter at the restaurant. All this will let you know what kind of person they are. If they seem generally nice but order for you and are rude to the staff – they’re not a nice person.

3. Bad Listener
Being on a date is definitely about getting to know each other and keeping the conversation going, but it should be a two way street. If you find that the person you’re out with only waits for their turn to talk but doesn’t really listen to you, instead they’re checking the phone, or constantly interrupt you – they don’t really care about you.

4. Pushing Boundaries
You probably want your boundaries to be respected don’t you? So if this new person is constantly trying to push them it’s not a good sign. If you let them know that you’re not comfortable with something they should respect it. And this isn’t just about intimate things, but even something as simple as asking too many personal questions too quickly and pushing for answers.