Dating can be a mine-field of misunderstandings. It is easy to feel uptight
preparing for a first date because in the back of our minds, we’re always worried about saying something to potentially offend the other person. Nothing kills the mood (or your chances at a
first-date hookup) like a poorly timed joke or a political comment that flirts with the offensive. People are on guard while dating, and the reality is that often the other person might be looking for a reason to not like you.