Welcome to another segment of first date Fridays! and today? We are talking red flags: table manners edition, somebody say powerrrr!!!
Going on a date is not just about spending time with a potential love interest but also to observe as life and situations put both of you through tests, and you get to see the outcomes in real time.
No long talk. Let’s dive right in!!!
First, we start with the popular offence
1) Chewing loudly/ talking with food in their mouth
You see this one!! We’ve been taught, we sang the table manners song, why are you still doing this in 2025??, this one screams a lack of demure, in this age that we are living?? No, nau!
2) Messy eating/cutlery use
Let’s be honest. Who knows what to do with all those 7 forks and 6 spoons ?? This one touched me small!! But it is super important that we show a certain poise and elegance when dining with a significant other. I’m off to learn what fork is for what and which spoon does what…sigh!
And now, to my favourite section, the unconventional red flags: table manners edition.
1) They eat like it’s a race
Dearly beloved! Slow dowwwwwn!!! I know the food is fantastic,I know you starved yourself all day so your tummy would stay flat to fit into that gown!! But slow down, savour the meal. Let the conversations flow and just enjoy. We can still make eba when we get home, chill!
2) They cut meat with teeth instead of knife.
Don’t worry, we are all learning here! Nobody is judging you. For the sake of vibes and elegance, let us adhere, I know the meat is juicier when we use our hands, but we are with bae, knives and forks only!
3) They hold cutlery like weapons.
My dear, watch o!! If they’re holding their cutlery like they are about to stab the plate, Mhmm!
Sounds funny, but these days, the littlest things could be cues.
4) They don’t offer to pour for you when they’re pouring theirs.
It’s the little things that show thoughtfulness, if they’re pouring water, wine or juice and they don’t seem to care about your empty glass, that says something. Don’t you agree ?
The list goes on and on and on and on. Now over to you, my readers jare! I want to hear from you, What are some red flags you think should be added to this table manners edition? Do you agree with all these, or are you guilty of some. Tell me! I want to know. Trust me, I listen, and I don’t judge, I’ll laugh o, but no judgement here.
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