Women, what should a man eat (or not) on the first date?

Squirrel698 · February 2016

Hi-
I'm going on my first date with a new lady and I don't know what to order. I don't know exactly where we are going, but I'm asking not necessarily in regards to calories but more in regards to what I "should eat." Like what looks better- a salad or a burger?

Thanks!

Ninkyou · February 2016

Doesn't matter so long as you don't wipe your hands on your shirt/pants.

CoffeeNCardio · February 2016

There's a joke about oral sex in here somewhere I just know it.....

ETA: BEFORE YOU GET TOO FAR, PLEASE NOTE THIS POST IS JOKING ABOUT ANOTHER POST, IT'S NOT SERIOUS, THE OTHER ONE WAS...

Acidique · February 2016

Wasn't there just a thread on this, only a woman asking about what to order on a date with a man?

MissDeeDee78 · February 2016

LOL - Ninkyou. Personally speaking a burger. Hope it works out for ya!

Squirrel698 · February 2016

Yes, yes there was and I'm just pointing out how absurd this question this question is if you look at it from the other side.

It's a little social experiment if you will.

peleroja · February 2016

Acidique wrote: »

Wasn't there just a thread on this, only a woman asking about what to order on a date with a man?

...that's the joke.

Ohwhynot · February 2016

CoffeeNCardio wrote: »

There's a joke about oral sex in here somewhere I just know it.....

Came here for this...

eddiesmith1 · February 2016

CoffeeNCardio wrote: »

There's a joke about oral sex in here somewhere I just know it.....

yep it screams out for one (my first thought reading the thread title

HeidiMightyRawr · February 2016

It really doesn't matter, if I'm on a date I won't care what he's eating. I doubt anyone else is that fussed unless maybe they have really REALLY strict values on say, not eating meat products or something.

So I'm just going to go with, nothing that'll make your breath stink. Unless you have super strong mints with you.

Acidique · February 2016

caroldavison332 · February 2016

Eat whatever you want in order to make an ACCURATE impression with your date so if they like someone, its YOU. Why try to impress anyone? I'd have the burger though.

chandanista · February 2016

If she's eating a meal you better eat more than 4 bites.

smantha32 · February 2016

Whatever he wants?

CoffeeNCardio · February 2016

eddiesmith1 wrote: »

CoffeeNCardio wrote: »

There's a joke about oral sex in here somewhere I just know it.....

yep it screams out for one (my first thought reading the thread title

Lol, that being said: Mint ice cream gentlemen... trust me

EddieHaskell97 · February 2016

Eat what will make you happy, and if possible, along similar lines to what she's eating. If she orders the chimichanga platter and you get a salad, it could get bad.

She might call you a pendejo, and launch into a tirade about how only a Nancy-boy ponce would order a weakling salad when what she needs is a MAN to get her flautas fired up!

Likewise, don't order the slab of St. Louis ribs if she's keen on "lighter fare" like tofu.

However, if she orders the lobster, you need to get away from that gold-digger, because she's just after your $paper$, son! She orders the lobster, you excuse yourself and ask the hostess up front if it's okay for you to drive your own car, and then make your escape!

Finally, don't drink too much alcohol. It's not attractive and could deactivate your noodle for the evening.

Menix8 · February 2016

I was so close to creating this thread myself.

But as a man you should really just ask, "What would Ron Swanson order?"

rjmudlax13 · February 2016

Eat whatever you want! Also, she should eat whatever she wants! If she has a problem with what you like to eat then you probably don't want to be with her.

(Caveat: I would stay away from garlic just in case there is some hanky panky later. Just helps things go more smoothly.)

steph2strong · February 2016

Eat what you want, don't try to be something you're not, that's a recipe for disaster. She shouldn't care what you eat just like you shouldn't care what she eats. If you are worried about making a mess or something just order something you are comfortable eating. Like i always end up making a mess of myself when i try and eat big burgers and sandwiches, so i avoid eating those when i'm out despite who i'm with.

CoffeeNCardio · February 2016

Menix8 wrote: »

I was so close to creating this thread myself.

But as a man you should really just ask, "What would Ron Swanson order?"

OMFG YES

Expatmommy79 · February 2016

Whatever you want. Be yourself.

Rage_Phish · February 2016

is this your first date ever?

who cares what you order

PaulaWallaDingDong · February 2016

Something bigger and grosser than my bbq bacon cheeseburger, please.

SolotoCEO · February 2016

I agree with the above. Order what you want and be yourself. If you put on a front she can't get to know the real you. Enjoy your date!

jemhh · February 2016

My husband ate pizza with a fork on our first date. I had never seen such a thing and yet here we are, 25+ years later, married. So I vote for a burger eaten with a fork or a salad eaten with your hands.

PaulaWallaDingDong · February 2016

rjmudlax13 wrote: »

(Caveat: I would stay away from garlic just in case there is some hanky panky later. Just helps things go more smoothly.)

4 years together and I still won't eat a gyro within a few days of seeing my boyfriend. I love it piled high with raw onions.

Docbanana2002 · February 2016

I recommend that you stick to things that people in general regard as edible. Chewing the napkin or tablecloth might be considered unusual for a first date. If you think you might be kissing on this date, minimize your onion intake, too.