Questions need to ask on a first date

Philippines
March 4, 2013 6:41am CST
I just read about a yahoo article that tells the six questions to ask on a first date. Unfortunately, I fail to ask all of these questions. I realize that they are that important, it's not just about attraction. I was able to ask her about her siblings and her interests. I fail to ask about her past relationships, her longest relationship and her last relationship. Come to think of it you need to ask these questions to get a clue of how he or she is as a partner. Sometimes I couldn't ask these questions because if he or she might have a bad experience, it would turn into a bad conversation. What do you think? What questions are good to ask on a first date?
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@kprofgames (3091)
• United States
4 Mar 13
I looked up those six questions and I don't agree with them. When you first meet a person you want to get a feel for them as a human being. To ask these kinds of question is like you are presenting a check list for them to fill out. I know I would be personally offended by them. The first date is important. This is where you get a feel for a person by how they treat you. To present them with a check list....sorry that would give me serious red flags. I would wonder if this person is possessive or obsessive. I mean really who really does that on a first date? I think the first date is just getting to know a person on the surface level. What they enjoy doing, eating....you're finding common ground for interests. If you get along well then you are talking about general interest...do you enjoy animals, do you like to take walks...etc so you can find something you both enjoy for that second date. I don't think there is a timeline on when to ask these indepth questions. I think it naturally comes out when you reach a good comfort level.
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• Philippines
5 Mar 13
Yeah. You have a good point. Maybe these personal questions can be asked in the second date. Yeah. You can't also blame people because these questions are useful when you want to know them as a partner. Ask them in a good moment and a good comfort level.
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
5 Mar 13
If you want to know.more about the girl, asking her about her interests and family would surely give you a lot of idea. As witb past relationships, well, maybe you could ask is why she thought of having to give it up. Well, if course, ut woukd be better if you'd ask permussion if it was ojay to ask her those kinds of questions with regards to her past relationships. If she says it's okay, then ask away. But uf she refuses, well, just think of things that you can actually share with her a.d am sure the conversation woukd be great.
• Philippines
6 Mar 13
Okay. Thanks. But it would be nice for me that a girl is open about all these things because it shows that she trusts you.
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
6 Mar 13
That's true. You can always have a second date to find out more things about her. Well, sometimes, it is beyond words on how to describe it. You'd just feel it.
• Philippines
7 Mar 13
For you, how many date does it take to get to know the person?
@celticeagle (168256)
• Boise, Idaho
4 Mar 13
I would ask relevant questions so there is reason to have a second date. Not married? Past relationships? Things in common? Family life? Does the other person feel we have a connection? I would think that these are important.
@celticeagle (168256)
• Boise, Idaho
5 Mar 13
Sure. Hope it helps.
• Philippines
5 Mar 13
Thanks for giving suggestions.
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@aerous (13434)
• Philippines
5 Mar 13
I think first thing to ask is about personality and current situation of the girl or guy. Ask her about family and things she/he likes the most. Be aware of the situation and talk as normal as you did to your friend. That is the best thing to make good ambiance in a first date.
@aerous (13434)
• Philippines
7 Mar 13
Yup! Because if you impress her so much, she will think that your being boastful. Better to know each other first talking about normal thing as you do with your friend and relatives. If you talk normally with the girl, you also avoid being shy on the first date.
• Philippines
6 Mar 13
Thanks. I think that's the best thing to do is to be friends and act like friends first. If you like her then good. Talk normal and don't try to impress her too much.
• Philippines
7 Mar 13
Yeah. Thanks for commenting.
@asliah (11137)
• Philippines
5 Apr 13
for me when i am in a first date the question that i will ask is are you really serious doing this with me,then next to that is are you happy doing this for being with me,that's it,those question will make me satisfy and happy what ever his answer is.
• Philippines
9 Apr 13
Thanks for commenting.
@WakeUpKitty (8694)
• Netherlands
4 Mar 13
I don't know if there are a certain kind of questions one should ask but I do think you should know what you want or at least do not want for sure in a relationship. So find out asap if the person you date with (or already spoke to before you start dating) has the same ideas, likes, dislikes as you have. Otherwise you will only get hurt.
• Philippines
4 Mar 13
That's a basic question. Of course, you want someone who you can talk to regarding the same interest on things. Very important.
• Kiryat Ata, Israel
4 Mar 13
I think it's not really important what questions you ask her, what important is how she reacts and how positive her attitude is. If you both talk about the weather for example, and you see she didn't like the weather and you like the weather, if she uses curses on the weather, you get an impression about how optimist she is, what attitude she has. She can tell the weather was cold and she likes it because it's a good time to do some sport or make some hot food, or she can just complain about it makes her ill and depressed feel like doing nothing... It's the way she responds that matter. You may find what you like in her answers and connect to it.
• Philippines
5 Mar 13
Thanks for commenting. You can tell if she reacts well with the topic. But I still think it's important to specific questions because to see what kind of partner of person you want in a relationship.
• United States
6 Mar 13
Silly me ! I don't care what he does for a living. If he has been married or not. Or how he thinks he treated his last lover. I want to know about him. Period. I would always ask about what is his favorite movie is. And what he likes to do for fun. Believe it or not these will tell me if we are to be just good friends or it can be serious In time.
• Philippines
7 Mar 13
Thanks for commenting.
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@artemeis (4194)
• China
5 Mar 13
If you are considering it to be a date, then please do not treat it like an interrogation session. I am sure constructive conversation to be real ice breakers and getting your date encouraged to talk about herself. Not trying to look like prying for her discomfort, I hope you will consider a prospect for the next date and not get yourself to be blacklisted on every social networks for being an "interrogator". Tips are meant to guide you and not to be followed blindly without considering your date's feelings. If you cannot even pass this test then don't even considered yourself qualified for a date.
• Philippines
7 Mar 13
Thanks for commenting. These are valuable insights. Maybe you can serve the other questions next time.
@machatago (385)
• Philippines
5 Mar 13
Hmmm...I think there is no need to ask personal questions on the first date though. It might offend them, but the important thing is be yourself. At least also give a good impression but not overdoing much. Anyways if that person likes you then you can go out again for second.
• Philippines
7 Mar 13
Yeah. Meaning to say you also have to be mysterious and not lay everything on the line? What if he gets bored?
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
20 Mar 13
Every time that I've been on a first date, I have to say that the main thing that I want to talk about is myself and the person that I'm on a date with. You see, it is my feeling that on a first date the most important thing that we can do is to get to know the person that we are seeing. When it comes to a first date, there is a good chance that the relationship will not be a long term relationship and I don't really want to make myself start worrying about the person that I'm seeing and what the future will hold for us. I want to get to know a person before I get really serious like that.
• Philippines
20 Mar 13
Yeah. Thanks for sharing. For a first date, it is kind of awkward because you still don't know people that well. First of all, you really want to get to know him.
@natliegleb (5175)
• India
8 Mar 13
About her past relationship and how she feels being with you and also the level of intimacy must be kept in mind
• Philippines
8 Mar 13
Thanks. How can you know that she feels this way?
@meumeu25 (917)
• United Arab Emirates
11 Mar 13
I don't really know if there are right questions on a first date, I just ask what I wanted to know and observe how the guy responds to me. I won't be offended if he refuses to answer. I wouldn't mind being ask with everything if I really like the guy, because if I want to have a relationship with him I want him to know everything about me. Besides I don't have anything to hide. If I can talk to a guy freely like no hesitation and just enjoy the conversation then we probably have a chance to be in a relationship.
• Philippines
12 Mar 13
Yeah. Good answer. Being in a date, you must be some sort of an open type conversationalist. You can hide some information about yourself but you also must be engaged in the conversation and show or share some about yourself. Open up a bit more is what I meant.
• Mexico
4 Mar 13
To my understanding, when you start a relationship, there is an important point to consider and this is honesty. Once you decide to be honest a set of questions can be asked and be answered, as well. When was the last time you were in love? What are you expecting from a mate? What's your ideal mate? Are you being honest to me? There may be other questions to ask on a first day; however, I think these questions will help start an honest and lasting relationship.
• Philippines
6 Mar 13
Yeah. Thanks for replying.
• China
5 Mar 13
it is not a wise choice when you ask questions like that on a first date. just to feel her, your heart will tell you whether she is your type or not.
• Philippines
6 Mar 13
Thanks for commenting.
@pumpkinjam (8770)
• United Kingdom
4 Mar 13
Why would anyone want to talk about past relationships pn a first date? Asking about family and interests is good. Well not too many questions about family because sometimes that can be a sore subject. I think asking about interests is good because you get to know each other and find out what you have in common. I certainly wouldn't want anyone to ask me about previous relationships on a first date - and possibly not until I'm in an established relationships, if at all.
• Philippines
5 Mar 13
I agree on you. Asking too much family questions makes her think that you are too close to your family. Interest is good so that you can go somewhere where you both want to go and want to do.
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
4 Mar 13
Hi. Do not get mislead or rely too much on the writer who wrote the article. He had to write an article on dating tips and he would have written as per his own whims and facies or may be his own experiences so let it be. To my mind it should be spontaneous and whatever comes in your mind while dating for the first time with a person, should be talked about. Keep enjoying.
• Philippines
5 Mar 13
I was spontaneous most of the time. That is my technique and lay low and expect nothing and just have a good time.
@mensab (4200)
• Philippines
4 Mar 13
it is great to learn from some websites that acknowledge and flaunt their knowledge on dating. for those who are still new in the trade of dating, they are very valuable and informative. however, for those who are into the dating activities, nothing beats the experience and lessons of the past dates. for me, the question i usually ask is about her interests so that the next date will arranged according to her interest. i also ask about the qualities that she likes in guys. this gives me ideas on how i act, but i always tuck several surprises still.
• Philippines
6 Mar 13
Yeah. You can get experiences and lessons from past dates so that you will be more prepared in your next date. Your date will be more impress with you in the next date. In the first date, it's hard to make a connection because you won't know what he or she likes to do. Important to get to know her interests so that in the second date, you both can do something that you enjoy.
4 Mar 13
I seldom have dates, but I would love to share my little experience with you. To be honest, I never ask relationship of the man I date ever before. I prefer to ask his job, what's his job about? Anyway, I just want to see the man is reliable or not. Also, I will see he is gentlemen or not? I dislike rude man.
• Philippines
5 Mar 13
Okay. Thanks. The job is important because you would know how he is in his job.
@yugocean (9963)
• India
4 Mar 13
Never had a date, so never needed to ask any question. You didn't mentioned the questions, we just can't search that yahoo article. Normal questions like siblings and interest are not date type questions, we can ask them to friends also.
• Philippines
5 Mar 13
Thanks for commenting.
@Kathy1981 (157)
• United States
4 Mar 13
Just be very careful on a first date. Go to a public place and only go to his place if you feel comfortable. It is always best to protect yourself in all cases until you get to know the person really well, I hope you get to know the person really good,.
• Philippines
5 Mar 13
Thanks for commenting.