What do you eat on the first date
You met in various circumstances, you talked for a while, and finally the time came: he invited you to the city. From now on, the madness begins and a bunch of strangers will make you shiver: what do I wear, how do I put on my make-up, how do I do my hair, what topics will we talk about, where will we go, will he kiss me, will we have sex from the first is there a second meeting?
Most of the time, however, you forget an important detail, we say. Do I eat on the first date or not? If the invitation to go out is fixed at the table, what do I eat?
First of all, if he invited you for a coffee or to the Old Town, without explicitly referring to the meal, you would have to eat something before you meet. Why? Because in the last two days you have been a bit hungry for the idea of looking impeccable, and in case you count you risk two things: to be haunted by the feeling of hunger throughout the meeting, which will create an apathetic state or to devour a menu. “Like a wedding”, with everything. Either way, you clearly won’t impress anyone.
And one more thing: do not eat foods with a strong aroma that day, such as onions or garlic, foods that cause regurgitation or bloating.
Another scenario would be to ask at the location if you want to dine. In this case, the safe bet would be sincerity. Tell him that you ate, possibly at what time, and, depending on his choice, you can choose a main course, dessert or an appetizer to share: bruschettas, hummus, a cold platter, etc.
What do I do if the invitation clearly states that we will serve the meal? You eat, but keep in mind some things. He probably won’t invite you to a fast food restaurant, so you’ve got rid of that “worry.” This means that you should avoid sticking to the burgers or pizza on the restaurant menu, in favor of a classic main course. Don’t take a full menu of appetizers, main courses and desserts because not only will the first impression not be very pleasant, but you will also be sick.
Order salad only if it is a dish that represents you and you want to convey that you lead a healthy lifestyle, so as not to fall into the stereotype of women who eat salad at the first date to impress and then “break the shaorma”.
Do not order top dishes from the menu such as shells, seafood, black caviar, truffles and do not overdo it with alcohol. A glass of wine should be enough for a first date, and that’s how you solved the aperitif problem. At the end, you can choose to share a dessert and the meal is ready. When we say “share” we do not mean eating from the same plate, you can ask the waiter to bring you papanas or pancakes on two plates. If the choice of dessert does not allow this, order separately and still try not to finish it.
If he still leans towards junk food and this kind of food occasionally attracts you too, you can certainly make an exception this time as well, especially since you will pleasantly impress him with your sincerity. You will look more natural and will have the opportunity to get to know you first hand as you are in terms of culinary tastes.
Whether you’re serving an appetizer or a full menu, avoid garlic, onions, spices, and bloating foods as much as possible. No matter how your evening ends, in two or two at his house, you will eliminate the discomfort of any kind that their consumption could create for you.
