First date etiquette: the dos and don’ts

• The first impression is crucial because we only get one chance to make a good first impression
• You will not die if you don’t check your tweets for two hours
• Do not ask to friend or follow someone on social media right after the first date

The first impression is crucial because we only get one chance to make a good first impression and there is no time we should strive more to make a good impression than on a first date. A few years ago, the worst thing you could do on a first date was get too drunk or put out. However, things have changed. Nowadays, with the advent of social media and instant messaging apps, the top first date pet peeves revolve around technology. A lot of people in this social media crazed society miss out on being invited for second dates because of their bad social media etiquette, and they don’t even realise it because our generation considers most of these habits normal. Here are the top social media related first date faux pas: