Five things NOT to put on your dating resume
What you hated about your last girl- or boyfriend. The person sitting across from you is going to think, "Yes, but how will he/she talk about me?"
Health issues. You can reveal all you want about your herniated disc or polyps later on.
Irrelevant experience and/or the dream you had last night.
The anger management course your last boyfriend made you sign up for.
Religious and political affiliations. Keep it light.
Props to bring on a first date
As with a job interview, a first date is as much about visual cues as it is verbal. Herewith are some items it couldn't hurt to have with you for your next face-to-face:
Reading material. Men, bringing a book of poetry (Neruda always works) or something self-help-ish (anything by Dr. Phil), couldn't hurt. Women, a can of mace.
Sunglasses, to hide your bloodshot, baggy eyes from the night before.
Small dog. Men, borrow one if you can.
Frisbee. Makes you look carefree.
A flask full of high-grade bourbon. You might have to sneak into the bathroom for a slug to calm your nerves – or make your date more attractive.
Pictures of you as a child. Can turn a date around.
Flashlight. Shows you are prepared in case of zombie attack or apocalypse.
