You finally scored a date with that guy or girl you\u2019ve been meaning to ask out for ages. Yay! Now, to the next step: figuring out where to take them. Before you rush into it and embarrass yourself, make sure you don\u2019t pick any of these worst first date ideas!<\/p>\n

This is a collaborative piece by: Crystal Lam and Sylvia Lorico<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

1. Family Events<\/h2>\n

What do family barbecue Saturdays, your cousin\u2019s wedding, and your little brother\u2019s graduation have in common? Not<\/em> being first date material! This easily tops the list of worst first date ideas. First dates are about you and your date, not your family. Plus, it\u2019s weird and too forward inviting a first date to personal and family gatherings.<\/p>\n

2. Concert or Music Festival<\/h2>\n

You and your date may both love head-banging at punk rock concerts, but that\u2019s not the place to go for your first date. Imagine getting lost or tearing your shirt in a mosh pit. Not exactly the first impression you want to set!<\/p>\n

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3. The Mall<\/h2>\n

If this is the best idea you can come up with for your very first date with someone, I\u2019d be afraid of how mundane your future dates will be. Hanging out at the mall shouldn\u2019t be a date idea – not even for your 5^{th<\/sup> date – unless you\u2019re still in middle school.<\/p>\n}

4. The Movies<\/h2>\n

A first date is about getting to know each other. Unless you\u2019re those annoying people who talk all the way through a movie, you won\u2019t be interacting with your date at all. So if you plan on going to the movie theater, save your money and just watch Netflix at home.<\/p>\n

5. Hanging out with a group of friends<\/h2>\n

Whether it\u2019s with your squad or their squad, this one\u2019s a big no-no. You\u2019d be setting yourself up to be friend-zoned. Having your best buds as backup for those awkward silences totally isn\u2019t worth it.<\/p>\n

6. Religious Event<\/h2>\n

Perhaps this is your way of showing your date more about you, but he or she probably won\u2019t be comfortable with it. You\u2019ll likely put them in an awkward situation – save this fact about you for a later conversation instead.<\/p>\n

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7. Camping in the woods<\/h2>\n

What\u2019s worse: getting poison ivy or tick bites or the awkwardness of being so close to a stranger on a first date? Here\u2019s a tip: don\u2019t go on a camping trip for your first date and you won\u2019t have to think about this.<\/p>\n

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8. A Bar<\/h2>\n

There\u2019s nothing wrong with having a drink or two on your first date, but a bar is probably not the best place to be doing it. Bars can get hectic, and it would suck having to yell to your date for them to hear the story you want to tell so badly.<\/p>\n

9. Driving around in your car<\/h2>\n

This is probably the most uncomfortable sitting position you could be when trying to have a conversation with someone. You\u2019ll want to see your date and make eye contact if you find them attractive and are interested in them. Also, sitting in a car for hours is so boring!<\/p>\n

10. The Zoo<\/h2>\n

Perhaps the two of you have a soft spot for all creatures on the planet, but I\u2019d advise against picking the zoo for your first date. Being surrounded by hyper little kids and the stench of elephant poop doesn\u2019t quite set a romantic mood. I\u2019m sure there are other better places to check out.<\/p>\n

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11. Anywhere you took your ex<\/h2>\n

This one is common sense but people seem to make this mistake. Please don’t take your date on a scenic tour of all the places you took your ex. Your date doesn’t want to hear about moments with your ex, they want to hear about you.<\/p>\n

12. Ice Skating<\/h2>\n

Ice skating is perfect for a second or third date…but not for the first. If you or your partner are both Olympic skaters great. But if only one or none of you are good skaters one of two things can happen. Best case scenario: your date upstages you. Worst: both of you end up in a pile in the middle of the rink.<\/p>\n

13. Your House<\/h2>\n

Nothing says “I really like you” more than being lazy and inviting your date over to your house because you don’t want to pay. For a first date, show some effort and go literally anywhere that isn’t your home.<\/p>\n

14. Fast Food Restaurant<\/h2>\n

Dinner is an ideal first date. But I doubt your date wants to hear more about you while the three year olds sitting next to you at the MacDonald’s whine about their toys. Stick to something quieter and classier for dinner.<\/p>\n

15. Strolling around town<\/h2>\n

I guess you can talk about the view? At least at dinner you could make small talk about the food. Now you have to hide the nervousness and come up with your own topic of discussion. Besides, isn’t your date worth more than a stroll on the sidewalk?<\/p>\n

16. Museum<\/h2>\n

Three words: first date jitters. The quietness of a museum is the perfect way to create those feelings of awkwardness. Aim for somewhere a bit louder and slightly more lively.<\/p>\n

17. Open Mic Night<\/h2>\n

Open mic night is a hit or miss. Chances are, the acts are cringe-worthy  at best. This is perfect for setting a bad vibe to what is supposed to be a fun night. Avoid open mic acts and try some real professional acts instead.<\/p>\n

18. Double Date<\/h2>\n

This is a cool date idea, but not ideal for the first date. Your date now has to deal with two more people they might not know too well. Hello awkward!  So while you’re laughing over some good memories, they will be plotting a way out.<\/p>\n

19. Amusement Park<\/h2>\n

Again, good idea but if you don’t know your date’s tolerance with heights and roller coasters, you might end up with a nauseous person. Save it for the following dates and try to keep to the ground.<\/p>\n

20. The Club<\/h2>\n

Butt up and face down. Perfect way to get to know someone right? The club is the perfect place to get turned up, but a bad place to test a potential relationship. Go somewhere where the policy is “face up, butt down.”<\/p>\n

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