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Remember, it's not hard to get the first date, it's harder to get the second! Here are five things to avoid if heading out in the real world with someone you met online:

DO NOT...

  1. Be too serious Save the serious stuff for later. The first date should be pleasant and positive. Hobbies, passions, that kind of thing. Avoid religion, politics and money
  2. Try to be funny. Just be yourself. If you've been honest in your profile, it's you they want to get to know.
  3. Talk about past relationships. If your boyfriend is still all you can think about -- avoid the date.
  4. Go dutch. Modern dating etiquette says that whoever proposes the date, pays for the date. Talk about it before hand because some guys are pretty traditional about this.

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