chews with mouth open that's just so gross. don't get me wrong some of the other options will also get me running ,but the open mouth thing. i won't stay I'll leave then and there.

Cell phone is the worst for me. If I asked you out on a date I expected to talk to you, not watch you talk to someone else. Especially when I'm going to be paying for you.

Opening the ex-file. The cell phone thing can be annoying but nothing is more off putting to me than someone who immediately talks about their ex the entire time or constantly mentions what they liked to do together. I feel like they're looking for a replacement, not someone new.

talks about the ex too much

The phone pisses me off. I am always hiding my phone when I went on dates.

Ohhhh the cell phone thing! So rude!

I would be PISSED if he got on the phone...and I WOULD let him know it!

Those are all bad, but I hate cheap guys that expect the woman to pay. It's a very CLEAR indication that they expect to be taken care of if/when a relationship ensues.

My current boyfriend (one year together on June first!) violated my number one pet peeve on our first date: he was late. But not just kind of late, he kept me waiting for an hour and half! I was so close to walking away and not giving him a chance, but I'm soooo glad I stuck around. It was the best first date of my life and he's been the best boyfriend.

Other than that, I have to add that, whoever did the inviting should pay for the date, unless expressly agreed upon earlier. But that's just common courtesy.

As for the other things, I don't mind if my date talks a lot. But mouth noises are a big problem for me. As we've gotten comfortable with each other, my beau and I have stopped caring about things like that.


My one complaint that I do have is that my boyfriend constantly has his phone out. It doesn't really matter what we're up to - at a nice dinner, or just having finished making love - he whips it out and is browsing the web. I need to work on accepting it as one of his quirks, but I do wish he'd put it away sometimes.

The only thing that would be a real issue for me is the cell phone. I think everything else can be improved on if you just say something and it doesn't say too much about the person. Constant cell phone use is just too much of a personal issue in not being considerate.

Of these, probably the cell phone, but the one thing I CANNOT stand is a guy who comes on too strong. It takes me awhile to warm up to someone, and I don't tend to feel physical attraction until I am more emotionally invested in someone, so a guy who wants to have sex on the first date just makes me feel harassed and used.

The cell phone is number one.

Using a phone all the time. I understand checking it once or twice but sitting there responding to texts and taking calls is pretty rude.

It drives me insane when people try to talk and chew at the same time. I mean every once in awhile in a moment of unexpected excitement, sure I can deal. But to shovel food in and then not take the time to chew before answering or going on with the conversation is just so yucky to me. And please for the of god do not drag your silverware across your teeth or make noises when you chew.

Lots of those options are big turn offs for me but the phone wins I think. I can't stand that. I'd like to think that our date is going well enough that I can keep his attention.

From that list I have to say using the cell phone or having it out. That by far would bother me the most. If I'm out on a date I'm not there to chat with my friends or anyone not there. I expect the person to be respectful of the date and listen and converse with me.

Arrogant guys or bad hygiene, and also no car.

Being rude to the waiter/waitress.

Cell phone, but that's mostly because I've been fighting with my friends about doing that at dinners in general.

pleaaaasssee put the phone away!

all of these would bother me

uses phone

I voted the cell phone. My last boyfriend was a bit too attached to his at times, should have been a sign.

cell phone... that's tacky! you're supposed to sneak in the bathroom and use it

Phone is bad. I think if you really like someone, you can ignore your phone for at least an hour and focus on the other person. I don't like overtly sexual or aggressive moves, and desperation.