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For me it’s thinking more about one's parents rather than their spouse. Some people should understand that when you are married your first consideration is for your spouse.
I agree with all of the above but add to this...girlfriend or wife showing up where we are on our "date"...Ugh...
Oh ya, that's a biggie! BTDT in my early 20's. Having a romantic dinner and this woman shows up with her sister. Ooops, seems he forgot to mention he was married
I also hate when guys feel that they can just "stiff " the waiter/waitress on the tip while on a date when the waiter/waitress busted their butt to treat us well.
Standards differ quite a bit on this. Lots of people tip high, some tip low, on average. I've had women berate me for paying anything under 18% "if the service is really, really good", and some guys, as well. Usually these people have worked in the service industry at some point in the past, so I wonder if that biases their opinion, hm? 18%, hello? For refilling a water glass on time? (They'll defend this with a cost of living argument, etc.) Anyway this point could be discussed to death... the point being, standards on "what means excellent, what means good, what means average" tip percentages differ a lot from person to person, and especially what "busted their butt" means, too.
Edit: This is another reason why it's a poor idea to go "out for dinner" in a new relationship!
Sandals. I can't stand guys who wear sandals or flip slips constantly. I don't even really know why its such a deal breaker for me but I can't stand it.
When the other person talks too much, especially when they never give you a chance to speak. If the other person lies, cheats or steals. If they mock me in a non-playful way more than once.
If the other person has a hobby or interest that they take way too seriously and expect me to have the same opinions as them. I once dated a guy who was a total movie buff, for example, but I couldn't stand the movies he liked and he always wanted to watch some movie. I'm sort of an active person, I like to go for walks or at least go outside every now and then.
Not laughing at my jokes. I laugh a lot, and if you don't get me ... you're not getting me.
So true!! If I have to explain most of my jokes its over, not only because I get frustrated but then she ends up feeling stupid for needing me to explain all the time. The Beatles said all you need is love, I say all you need is laughter.
Geez, after reading numerous threads like this I start thinking that all the wait staff in the world consists of angels! It's totally ridiculous! So, if a wait person?! is indifferent or rude I should pat him on the back in order to make a good impression on the one with me?! Well, stuff that!
My other big deal breaker is guys that are condescending to the waitress/waiter while we are out on a date. I hate when men feel powerful by treating the wait-staff like crap to impress their dates. I also hate when guys feel that they can just "stiff " the waiter/waitress on the tip while on a date when the waiter/waitress busted their butt to treat us well. These are some big dealbreakers in my book and tells me a lot about how that person treats people and the lack of respect they show for others.
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Originally Posted by sierraAZ
Geez, after reading numerous threads like this I start thinking that all the wait staff in the world consists of angels! It's totally ridiculous! So, if a wait person?! is indifferent or rude I should pat him on the back in order to make a good impression on the one with me?!Well, stuff that!
LOL, stuff that! I posted that deal-breaker on a thread similar to this. Not to worry Sierra, there's plenty of rude waitstaff out there just as there are rude morons in any profession. Feel free to slap 'em upside the head, not pat 'em on the back! (j/k!!)
But if a server has a great attitude and has a good manager who emphasizes the importance of friendly professionalism; then that server should be treated like an equal. My husband & I were in the business for many years, and I used to laugh at all the yuppie hot shot men & women that talked down to the waitstaff & bartenders. More than half our staff was making great money, making mortgage payments & putting kids through school... and had a better "worldly knowledge" than the snobs they would serve.
We could always tell which ones were probably going to be dumped by their dates pretty quick. The date would have a real uncomfortable look on her (or his) face, & wouldn't make eye contact with the server. I had a few dates like that myself & they were never followed up with a second one.
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It's totally ridiculous! So, if a wait person?!
LOL, stuff that! I posted that deal-breaker on a thread similar to this. Not to worry Sierra, there's plenty of rude waitstaff out there just as there are rude morons in any profession. Feel free to slap 'em upside the head, not pat 'em on the back! 
