My terrible first date story involves going to the movies. My date talked throughout the whole movie, spoiling it for everyone around us. After the movie, they were really rude to the staff at the theater. It was a nightmare.
One common element is bad communication. For example, if one person is really quiet or talks too much and doesn't let the other speak. Another is unexpected disasters like bad weather ruining outdoor plans. Also, rudeness can be a big part of it, like being mean to waitstaff or other people around.
Well, my first date with my partner was a disaster at first. We went to a restaurant, but the food took forever to come. Then it rained heavily when we were about to leave. But during all those mishaps, we started to laugh together, found we had a great sense of humor. Now we are happily married.
Sure. On my first date, I accidentally spilled coffee on myself. It was so clumsy. But my date just laughed it off and offered to buy me another one. We then started chatting more and found we both loved traveling. That little moment of acceptance on that terrible first date led to a wonderful relationship now.
My friend had a first date at a park. They were sitting on a bench having a nice conversation when a huge gust of wind blew by. It blew my friend's hat right into a nearby pond. His date found it hilarious and they ended up spending the rest of the date trying to fish the hat out with a stick.
One time, my friend was on a first date at a really nice restaurant. They had eaten some beans earlier without realizing. Mid - conversation, a small but audible fart slipped out. They were mortified, but their date just laughed it off and said it was no big deal. It was so embarrassing for my friend at first, but in the end, it actually made the date more relaxed.
In case it smells really bad, you could excuse yourself and go to the bathroom. Spray some perfume or something when you come back. Then, when you return, change the topic to something more interesting to distract from the incident.
Well, one common thing that could go wrong is bad communication. For example, if one person just talks about themselves the whole time without showing any interest in the other. Another is having really different expectations for the date, like one thinking it's a casual coffee meet and the other expecting a fancy dinner. And sometimes, personal hygiene can be an issue. If someone shows up looking unkempt or smelling bad, that can definitely make the date awful.
Well, it's not a blanket rule. Some first novels have unique ideas and strong writing that make them stand out. It depends on various factors like the author's skills, the genre, and the story concept.
I had my own embarrassing first date. I wore a new pair of high - heeled shoes. I thought I looked great. But as we were walking to the park, I stepped on a stone and my heel broke. I had to limp all the way to a bench. I was so embarrassed. I could tell my date was trying not to laugh. It was really a nightmare.