If you say this one sentence, the chance is high that your date will fail

Yes, you really pay attention to your words when you have a drink together for the first time. Exciting, nerves: dating is not something everyone can just do. It is something. But if you say this one sentence, there is a good chance you will ruin the date for yourself. What a shame.

So you'd better be warned, right?

That sentence seems very ordinary, but it is: ‘I am just very picky.’ And that is indeed an annoying sentence.

By saying that you are picky, you can make the other person feel like they are being constantly judged and must meet high standards. This can make your date feel uncomfortable and less relaxed, which can disrupt the natural flow of the conversation. And it also shows that you, well, are a difficult person. You are picky. A whiner, perhaps.

People are often attracted to others who are open, friendly, and approachable. By emphasizing that you are picky, you can come across as hard to please or even arrogant, which is not really charming. And also: by saying that you are picky, it can seem like you place yourself above the other person, creating an unequal power dynamic. You are important, phew. You get to choose. Not the other person. You come off as conceited.

Communication is crucial during a first date. The words you choose can have a big impact on the atmosphere and outcome of the meeting. By expressing yourself in a positive and open way, you increase the chances that the date will be successful and that a real connection will be made. So don't immediately shut down your date by saying that you are difficult, so to speak. Keep it positive and open and sweet and fun. That second date will come naturally.