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Top 10: Signs You're Bombing On A Date
AskMen.com ^ | Mar 29 2002 | Shawn Croft

Posted on 03/29/2002 2:05:59 AM PST by 2Trievers

If you're going to bomb on a date, it'll likely be on the first one. Bad vibes are usually sorted out before things move on to a second or third meeting. If you screw up anytime after the first date, you stand a better chance of recovering since she has a good enough impression of you by that time.

In any case, sometimes things don't always go as you'd like them to, so here are some helpful indications that you may be bombing before she spells it out for you.

Number 10

Negative body language

You're sitting in a trendy restaurant, trying to be the ultimate conversationalist, but you notice that she has her arms crossed. Then, you look down and realize that her legs are also crossed, her foot pointing toward the exit door.

You panic and start to talk faster, and put your foot in your mouth as a result. She sits back in her chair, not to relax, but to stay as far away from you as possible without actually leaving the table. Time to ask for the check...

Number 9

No eye contact

The conversation seems to be flowing nicely, but she just won't look at you; she'll only give you quick glances as she speaks to you. This can only mean one thing: she thinks you're nice, but totally uncaptivating. There's pretty much nothing you can do about that, unless you have a bag of tricks by your side.

Number 8

She's reluctant to divulge personal information

You're on a date with a secretary, but the way she refuses to tell you anything about herself would make you think that she's a secret agent. She is a total enigma; the more you ask her, the more she seems to shut you out. There are two possibilities here: either she's got something to hide, or she's afraid you might be a nut. Both hypotheses are bad.

Number 7

She doesn't ask about you

She just doesn't care about you, where you're from, what you do, where you live, or who you are. It's good to be a challenge, but your date has to want to learn more about you.

Number 6

She is critical of your ideas

You make a statement and she disses it. She merely scoffs at your ideas and won't even offer her own for debate because she thinks you're out in leftfield. She doesn't like you. Face it.

It's time to make an exit if...

She doesn't laugh at your jokes

Laughing at jokes could be viewed in two ways: either she's not into you, or she genuinely has no sense of humor. You could be the funniest you've ever been in your life, but her eyes just glaze over. Oh well, what a waste. Regardless of the reason, if she's not laughing, then she's a drag.

Number 4

No interest in monster trucks

You talk about your interests and this sparks absolutely no interest in her whatsoever. She won't even ask you about it, such as how much it means to you, or how long it has been one of your passions. Then you move on in conversation and realize that the two of you have nothing in common. Oh well...

Number 3

She finds your Camaro "cheesy"

She laughs at your car. She looks down at your shoes and smirks. She looks at you up and down and tries to suppress a laugh. Forget her, she's a waste of air. You've got about as much of a chance with this girl as with getting hit by lightning while scratching a winning lottery ticket. It ain't gonna happen, and hey, you don't want it to.

Number 2

She complains about her headache

She's not feeling well? Oh, poor girl. Or maybe she's looking for an excuse to get away from you. This particular sign can be combined with any previously mentioned bombing sign, which will help you decide whether her complaint is sincere or not.

Number 1

She's allergic to your sweater

She claims that she's she's allergic to your sweater, but you have a sneaking suspicion that she's actually allergic to you. Even if that's not the case, what are you supposed to do? Not wear anything? Now this could get interesting.


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To: 2Trievers
Thanks hon..only I am sure I don't look THAT cute..heheheeh
21 posted on 03/29/2002 6:51:20 AM PST by Neets
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To: Tennessee_Bob
You only need one pick up line on a date - just whisper in her ear: buzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
22 posted on 03/30/2002 4:05:03 AM PST by Jefferson1776
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To: Jefferson1776
More important than the one pickup line - you need a date. And since I don't have any of those, I don't need to worry about the rest. LOL!
23 posted on 03/30/2002 5:24:20 AM PST by Tennessee_Bob
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To: 2Trievers, All
"Top 10: Signs You're Bombing On A Date"

I would like to contribute to this thread but Mrs. Dawgg has a very narrow-minded attitude towards me dating (women are like that I Guess)

24 posted on 03/30/2002 5:44:20 AM PST by Mad Dawgg
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To: one_particular_harbour
You talk about your interests and this sparks absolutely no interest in her whatsoever. She won't even ask you about it, such as how much it means to you, or how long it has been one of your passions. Then you move on in conversation and realize that the two of you have nothing in common.

I have found it best in a dating situation that the less I talk about myself the better. It is always best to listen intently to what they have to say and pretend like I care. If they are insistant about finding out personal details about me I have a list of personal "facts" that generaly keep their interest.

Name: OPH

Occupation: Attorney

Home Address: Affluent County east of here

Interests: Jimmy Buffet and vacationing on tropical islands.

25 posted on 03/30/2002 5:50:22 AM PST by Calculus_of_Consent
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To: one_particular_harbour
Just your cell
27 posted on 03/30/2002 5:55:10 AM PST by Calculus_of_Consent
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To: Calculus_of_Consent; one_particular_harbour
He must of given me the wrong number OPH...someone named Candy Licious keeps answering when I dial...........
31 posted on 03/30/2002 6:03:52 AM PST by Neets
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To: OneidaM
No I gave you the correct number, Candy is aaaa.... er.... my sister, that's it she's my sister. No I mean my niece, er no my niece's friend. That's the story I'm sticking with.
32 posted on 03/30/2002 6:13:06 AM PST by Calculus_of_Consent
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To: Calculus_of_Consent
Yea, she does claim to know you...everytime I mention your name she goes "oohhhhhhhhh ooohhhhhhhhh"
33 posted on 03/30/2002 6:22:51 AM PST by Neets
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To: OneidaM
I must have been home at the time.
34 posted on 03/30/2002 6:39:13 AM PST by Calculus_of_Consent
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To: riley1992
Muscle cars? Not a chance, I'd rather walk

So I take it you won't be impressed 5 years or so from now when I'm flying along in my Viper.(Goal is to get one before I'm 30)

35 posted on 03/30/2002 8:13:21 AM PST by Dan from Michigan
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To: Dan from Michigan
Are you going to be tossing money out the window at me? If not, no.
36 posted on 03/30/2002 8:34:51 AM PST by riley1992
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To: riley1992
I like your attitude riley.
37 posted on 03/30/2002 9:41:11 AM PST by Calculus_of_Consent
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To: Calculus_of_Consent
Thanks. Now, about passing out OPH's phone numbers. If you cover the area South of Kentucky and I cover the area North of it, we can accomplish much more that way. The only stipulation is, we can only pass them out to women who frequent trailer parks and men's bathrooms at rest areas. He likes those women best.
38 posted on 03/30/2002 9:58:14 AM PST by riley1992
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To: 2Trievers
Everything tastes like pepper. Then you realize she's maced you
39 posted on 03/30/2002 12:23:00 PM PST by muir_redwoods
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To: muir_redwoods
Another sign is that she wants to take you to a judge.

There's no win there -- either a marriage license or a restraining order.

40 posted on 03/30/2002 1:03:16 PM PST by AmishDude
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