First dates are great things. They allow you to get to know the guy you fancy and can lead to meaningful relationships. But first dates can also be a source of embarrassment and can lead to the end of a potentially meaningful relationship. If you are heading on one, make sure you don’t... 1. Arrive late He doesn’t know you well enough and probably will leave. 2. Forget to check where you’re going You’re nervous enough without turning up overdressed. 3. Order difficult foods Spaghetti and pizza are not good first date foods so avoid at all costs unless he orders them first. 4. Talk about exes It doesn’t matter if you’re slagging them off, there’s no excuse. 5. Talk about babies or weddings You may as well wave goodbye now. 6. Tell your life story The reason it’s called a first date is that there are more to come. 7. Get drunk Recipe for disaster. 8. Cry Doing the previous point could lead to this. 9. Arrive with a friend or your mam It’s WAY too early. 10. Forget your purse Don’t assume that your date will pay because that’s just embarrassing.