I don't like to eat in front of other people, nor do I like to look at another person eating. And yet, eating out seems to be what most couples want to do on dates. Well besides, you-know-what, ;) But this thread is about eating on dates. lol

Sadly, I speak to you as someone who's never been on a date. So (sounding a little like Seinfeld) What's the deal with eating on dates?

Gives you something to do when the conversation stalls. Plus everyone's gotta eat sometime.

Gives you something to do when the conversation stalls. Plus everyone's gotta eat sometime.

I consider eating a personal matter that I like to do in the privacy of my bedroom without prying eyes. lol.

Of course it doesn't help that I'm VERY picky about food. I hate almost everything. I love pizza and generic restaurant food (plain hamburgers, chicken nuggets, etc...). But like the smell of mustard and ketchup and relish and any other condiment makes me sick (not literally, but I don't like the smell of it). Also, I'm a little like Monk. I don't like to touch my food, so even pizza slices, I eat with a napkin, instead of my bare hands. And Chicken nuggets with a fork. No girl is gonna want to see me eating like that, lol. I'm screwed!

Good question i suppose its so you can talk and get to know eachother, while enjoying a meal although i cook for a living so on a date id like to do something different,cinema, go to a concert. ;)

I don't like to eat in front of other people, nor do I like to look at another person eating.

Just chew with your mouth closed and you'll have nothing to worry about. Seriously though, It's highly unlikely that if you do go out to eat, Your date will pay any attention to your eating. I went out to eat last week with 3 friends and I can assure that none of us were watching each other eat.

I consider eating a personal matter that I like to do in the privacy of my bedroom without prying eyes. lol.

Of course it doesn't help that I'm VERY picky about food. I hate almost everything. I love pizza and generic restaurant food (plain hamburgers, chicken nuggets, etc...). But like the smell of mustard and ketchup and relish and any other condiment makes me sick (not literally, but I don't like the smell of it). Also, I'm a little like Monk. I don't like to touch my food, so even pizza slices, I eat with a napkin, instead of my bare hands. And Chicken nuggets with a fork. No girl is gonna want to see me eating like that, lol. I'm screwed!

Well all you need to do is avoid meal dates,untill she gets to know you then she will understand.Or he.

Anthropologists say that eating together is usually the first step in bonding as a couple, it not only fulfills the most obvious primordial need ( the need to eat ) in all living creatures, but helps to establish a trust between the sexes. the next step is usually the sharing of food; amazingly, this is also well-known in nature, especially in birds who begin by regurgitation feeding each other, then extend the bond, by feeding their offspring, in the same manner.

When I was dating, I never wanted to go for dinner on the first couple of dates. I would do it, but felt uncomfortable. I'd often suggest a movie and a drink afterwards. By the fifth date, I was a chowhound. :lol:

Imo, that's gross (birds....) I certainly don't want to see a bird eating and then making it come back up and putting it in another bird's mouth - nasty! I know that's nature, but still....

I've never been on a date so I woulnd't know.
Avoid dating any birds, i guess ;) :lol:

:lol:

Especially if its a pigeon!! :lol:

I tend to think that if the date is going well it should be long enough that you are hungry anyway.

Women - Us guys know when you order the tiny little salad on the first or second date, that you will be b-lining it for a burger as soon as we drop you off. Just eat, its natural.

However, I wouldn't recommend an all you can eat Rib and sloppy joe marathon ... at least until the 3rd date :lol:

It's like that expression, breaking bread. Food and mealtimes are a moment to come together and socialize.

Avoid dating any birds, i guess ;) :lol:
:rotflmao: How about Big Bird?

What Adam needs to do is find a girl who also doesn't like watching people eat; that way, it won't seem weird to either one of them and they can have a nice happy date.

Though I admit, watching some people eat is kinda gross. Listening to them is worse though. And I don't necessarily like having people watch me eat, because I'm self-conscious that I'm doing it wrong or something. lol Though no one has ever said anything except that I eat too slow. :lol:

it's no big deal to eat with chicken nuggets with a fork, or pizza with a napkin. unless you spit food all over, you shouldnt worry about it. BUT you should really see about getting into some better food. your missing out on so much goodness!!!! im not refering to mustard and ketchup, but i mean i assume you probably dont like pasta dishes with lots of sices and vegitables an junk, or very much foreign food, even simple stuff like samosas or sushi. you should force feed yourself good stuff until you like it!!!!

i know i know, terrible advice. sorry. i just really like food. as for dates and dinner, same across the board, it's a good way to get to know someone, just sitting, talking and eating.

Though I admit, watching some people eat is kinda gross. Listening to them is worse though.


oh GOD! some people sound so gross when they eat! and is it really THAT hard to close yr mouth when you chew, or even if you leave it open do you have to slop yr food around and make all that spitty noise. jeez. anyways.

I hate eating in front of people, too. I always think they're thinking what a pig I am.

There's nothing wrong with a healthy appetite. Plus, when eating out on a date, the couple can talk about the food or the restaurant.....gives them something else to talk about.

I don't like to eat in front of other people, nor do I like to look at another person eating. And yet, eating out seems to be what most couples want to do on dates. Well besides, you-know-what, ;) But this thread is about eating on dates. lol

Sadly, I speak to you as someone who's never been on a date. So (sounding a little like Seinfeld) What's the deal with eating on dates?


When I go on dates, it's usually for drinks. If I go to dinner, I make sure I have already eaten

When I was dating, I never wanted to go for dinner on the first couple of dates. I would do it, but felt uncomfortable. I'd often suggest a movie and a drink afterwards. By the fifth date, I was a chowhound. :lol:
OMG, I was the same way. Especially with a new guy, it would start all over again, not wanting to have them see you eat the first few times. I remember ordering something very simple. After that, my appetite was ON!!! :lol:

I too get nervous eating in front of people. Eating on a date, especially if it's with someone I don't know very well, is just nerve-wracking!!! :eek:

I don't like to eat in front of other people, nor do I like to look at another person eating. And yet, eating out seems to be what most couples want to do on dates. Well besides, you-know-what, ;) But this thread is about eating on dates. lol

Sadly, I speak to you as someone who's never been on a date. So (sounding a little like Seinfeld) What's the deal with eating on dates?


are you talking about first dates? I can completelly understand if so because I don;t feel comfortable eating in front of someone I just met. I usually suggest going out for drinks. So many females in philly are HOOKED on eating dinner, that's all they know-"FREE MEAl. FREE MEAL.

OMG, I was the same way. Especially with a new guy, it would start all over again, not wanting to have them see you eat the first few times. I remember ordering something very simple. After that, my appetite was ON!!! :lol:


i wasn't expecting you to say that-lol

i wasn't expecting you to say that-lol
Why?

I'm like Janice - when I get nervous, I can't eat. What could be more nerve-wracking than dating?? :eek:

Why?


you don't seem like the type that would get nervous

Because their hungry and it gives you something to do while you get to know the person.

It's something mutual. Everyone needs to eat!

you don't seem like the type that would get nervous
:lol: I used to get nervous when I started dating after my divorce. When I was talking with men, no problem, I had it going on. But when it came to eating in front of them, I was different. I guess because they would seem to just want to look at me rather than eat and I felt uncomfortable. "Oh you have such pretty eyes." :puke:

JUST LET ME EAT DAMNIT! :lol:

:lol: I used to get nervous when I started dating after my divorce. When I was talking with men, no problem, I had it going on. But when it came to eating in front of them, I was different. I guess because they would seem to just want to look at me rather than eat and I felt uncomfortable. "Oh you have such pretty eyes." :puke:

JUST LET ME EAT DAMNIT! :lol:


I don't know much about dating but I do know not to compliment a woman while she is eating-lol

I consider eating a personal matter that I like to do in the privacy of my bedroom without prying eyes. lol.

Of course it doesn't help that I'm VERY picky about food. I hate almost everything. I love pizza and generic restaurant food (plain hamburgers, chicken nuggets, etc...). But like the smell of mustard and ketchup and relish and any other condiment makes me sick (not literally, but I don't like the smell of it). Also, I'm a little like Monk. I don't like to touch my food, so even pizza slices, I eat with a napkin, instead of my bare hands. And Chicken nuggets with a fork. No girl is gonna want to see me eating like that, lol. I'm screwed!
I can put up with regular mustard even though I much prefer honey or dijon, but I agree with you on ketchup. I don't know what happened. Several years ago, all of a sudden I just couldn't handle it anymore. And I hate the smell too.

everyone's GOT to eat at one time or another. a couple of my friends are too shy to eat in front of guys but i don't see the big deal. guys should like girls who DO eat. lol. and in case the conversation gets awkward you can just focus on eating for a while and then discuss the food. and you can learn a lot about people based on the foods that they eat...it's good conversation.

Eating is a staple to dating. Especially when you are feeding each other. Tho that might not fly on the first date for some people haha.

I will never EAT on a First Date, NEVER!!!!!!!

Eating is a staple to dating. Especially when you are feeding each other. Tho that might not fly on the first date for some people haha.
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