Advice on Valentine Dating and Food

Babe Scott, author of Delicious Dating, says, "Would-be lovers should mind their manners at the dinner table to ensure that their romance dazzles rather than detonates." Babe has spent many years researching the topic of food and love and has come up with 10 tableside turn-offs. Paying attention to these can decide whether your Valentine can become your partner.

• Don't eat with the speed of a boa constrictor. Men are turned off by women who eat faster than they do.

• Don't exhibit the animation and gratitude of a waxwork. If a guy is taking you out for a wonderful meal, the least you can do is show some appreciation. Otherwise, it's unlikely he will be hungry for seconds.

• Don't order something that isn't on the menu. Guys take this is a sign of neurosis. It makes them feel as if nothing they provide will ever be good enough.

• Don't refuse even a smidgeon of dessert. A guy will generally only order sweets if the date is going well. Refusing to even taste it, will feel like rejection.

• Don't let your wine evaporate. Guys hate it when girls order an expensive drink for decoration and don't drink it.

• Don't make snide remarks about the service or the menu. Guys hate it when a date is overly critical. If you look for the delicious on the date, it is likely to be a far more appetizing experience.

• Don't treat the date like an HR interview. It's all about making a connection over candles and cuisine rather than turning the date into an inquisition.

• Don't guard your plate like a hungry Doberman. Sharing plates is conducive to intimacy and reflects how sharing and caring you are away from the table.

• Don't refuse to try any new taste sensations. Men believe if a girl is adventurous and open at the table, she will be the same away from it. She will also be more likely to be interested in exploring his world.

• Don't drink cocktails like they were cordial. No one likes a sloppy drunk and there is nothing more unappetizing than a girl who drinks herself under the table.

Valentine's Day is a time for romance and these tips from Babe Scott can open a person's eyes to how food and dining are connected to love.

Reference:

Delicious Dating by Babe Scott, Babe Media, 2010